Local Reviews
In May 2017, Billy_WizzKent said about The Allerford Inn
The lady on the phone could not have been more helpful when booking.
However service on the day was dreadful. We waited well over an hour for our main courses after the starter had been cleared away. Nothing was said until we eventually queried the delay. Then we were told " we are very busy". To their credit they did discount the bill at my request, but with a small child and a 90 year old, such a long wait without explanation is unacceptable. Food was nice, had better, had worse. Good menu choice and very willing to accommodate special dietary requests with notice.
However service on the day was dreadful. We waited well over an hour for our main courses after the starter had been cleared away. Nothing was said until we eventually queried the delay. Then we were told " we are very busy". To their credit they did discount the bill at my request, but with a small child and a 90 year old, such a long wait without explanation is unacceptable. Food was nice, had better, had worse. Good menu choice and very willing to accommodate special dietary requests with notice.
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In May 2017, Delboy289 said about The Allerford Inn
It has been some 20 years plus since I last visited The Allerford Inn.
I know that during that time there have been some changes.
This visit was due to a family wedding.
I was very impressed with the service and attitude of the staff, mostly young people and always smiling. They were attentive and helpful during the entire day which started around 1500 hrs and went on all day and late into the evening.
The food was served twice. The first buffet was in the style of Tapas during the afternoon and was plentiful and of excellent quality.
The late buffet at around 2100 hrs was again plentiful and of good quality. This buffet had more hot items, again I heard of no complaints.
There is a brilliant outside area with many picnic type tables and benches.
I have to say I will be visiting The Allerford Inn again for a conventional meal in the near future.
One small issue I have is the limited choice of real ales, perhaps something more adventurous might be an Idea, but this is a personal opinion and not to distract from an otherwise excellent review.
I know that during that time there have been some changes.
This visit was due to a family wedding.
I was very impressed with the service and attitude of the staff, mostly young people and always smiling. They were attentive and helpful during the entire day which started around 1500 hrs and went on all day and late into the evening.
The food was served twice. The first buffet was in the style of Tapas during the afternoon and was plentiful and of excellent quality.
The late buffet at around 2100 hrs was again plentiful and of good quality. This buffet had more hot items, again I heard of no complaints.
There is a brilliant outside area with many picnic type tables and benches.
I have to say I will be visiting The Allerford Inn again for a conventional meal in the near future.
One small issue I have is the limited choice of real ales, perhaps something more adventurous might be an Idea, but this is a personal opinion and not to distract from an otherwise excellent review.
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In June 2017, stokeboy1 said about The Allerford Inn
Went to a surprise birthday party. Great food and atmosphere. Staff are friendly and always willing to help. Highly recommend.
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In June 2017, LisaJayneHolloway said about The Allerford Inn
Excellent food and service. I would highly recommend this place especially if you are a wheelchair user. Can't wait to go again
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In June 2017, David R said about The Allerford Inn
I logged on to comment on Tom's new summer menu and happened to see canton59's ridiculous review. I have no idea who they are but they are describing somewhere I don't recognise in any aspect of their review (apart from happy staff) and I have been going to this pub since it reopened and eating there at least once a week.
The food they serve is first class, fresh, prepared with a great deal of care and you are hosted by an incredibly warm and friendly team. True, the menu they offer is not vast but it gives a great range of options and is very balanced and, having eaten most of the dishes on it, I can honestly say I have never been disappointed. It is not the huge 100 dish menu you would get in a chain pub but neither is it reheated from frozen in microwaves! If that's what canton59 wants then I suggest they should avoid this place and leave it to the people who appreciate what Tom and his team are trying to do.
The food they serve is first class, fresh, prepared with a great deal of care and you are hosted by an incredibly warm and friendly team. True, the menu they offer is not vast but it gives a great range of options and is very balanced and, having eaten most of the dishes on it, I can honestly say I have never been disappointed. It is not the huge 100 dish menu you would get in a chain pub but neither is it reheated from frozen in microwaves! If that's what canton59 wants then I suggest they should avoid this place and leave it to the people who appreciate what Tom and his team are trying to do.
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In July 2017, Jennie B said about The Allerford Inn
Came here early one Saturday evening and managed to bag a table in the beer garden. Lovely pub, staff and food and the location is peaceful in terms of being in the countryside but having said that it is next to the train line - not a negative though - the trains going by were lovely to watch!
Amazing that this is just outside Taunton.
Amazing that this is just outside Taunton.
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In July 2017, Holly G said about The Allerford Inn
We recently had our wedding reception at the Allerford after getting married abroad. From start to finish we really can't fault anything! We had a fantastic evening, everyone commented on what great food and what a lovely pub! The planning was also really well sorted, they arranged a full run through with us the week before so they could make sure everything ran smoothly on the night - a huge help and a great extra touch. We ordered part hog-roast and part buffet - the food was brilliant. We had so many great comments. Also happily catered for vegetarians and gluten free. I would recommend this pub to anyone, either for a lovely meal, or for a wedding/party. There's also a large outside area with seats and tables - a bonus for the kids to run around and play safely!
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In July 2017, Tom-Baldock said about The Allerford Inn
Although quiet which was to be expected for very late on a Thursday lunch the food was very good with good flavours.
Staff were friendly and helpful and pricing was decent.
Need to visit at a busier time to comment on atmosphere but it has all the right ingredients to be a very nice place to eat.
Staff were friendly and helpful and pricing was decent.
Need to visit at a busier time to comment on atmosphere but it has all the right ingredients to be a very nice place to eat.
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In July 2017, Chris H said about The Allerford Inn
We had our wedding reception here after getting married abroad in Santorini . Tom and his team gave us a perfect night . The food was perfect and all our courses were brought out with no problems at all .
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they were very helpful and attentive . I would highly recommend the Allerford and will definitely be returning .
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they were very helpful and attentive . I would highly recommend the Allerford and will definitely be returning .
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In August 2017, Anne P said about The Allerford Inn
A big thanks to Tom and his team for a lovely meal. Food was excellent and our waitresses were very attentive and friendly.
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