The Weary Ploughman - Torbay

I can only use one word to sum up the Sunday lunch: WOW. I would recommend the experience to everyone and challenge anyone to find any issue with the food. The atmosphere and staff are top-notch and very professional, while also maintaining old-fashioned values in interacting with customers. This establishment is a great business that has had a lot of hard work put into it to make it successful. It's a little gem - visit, enjoy, and spread the word.

We recently had a family funeral to attend and had pre-ordered food for 13 people at the Railway Inn. Everyone arrived early and was greeted with tea and coffee by the attentive staff. The food was served promptly and was extremely tasty. All of us enjoyed our meals. After the funeral, we returned to the Inn for more coffee and were treated with kindness and respect. I would highly recommend the Railway Inn and thank them for taking care of us so well during a difficult and emotional day.

I had a 1:00 pm pre-paid reservation for Christmas day lunch at The Railway Inn. The first course was served at 1:10, but then there was a long wait for our turkey. Despite speaking to multiple waiters and the bar lady over the next hour and a half, we didn't receive our turkey until 3:00 pm. By then, everyone else had finished their meals and some were leaving. We were offered complimentary drinks for the delay, but the waiter forgot to bring them until I reminded him. We also never received the last two courses we had paid for - mince pies and homemade fudge. I sent an email to complain, but received no response. I followed up with another email, but still no reply or apology. This experience has left me with no intention of returning next Christmas or any other time. It's a strange way to treat customers.

Our New Year's Day lunch visit was faultless. Beautifully cooked venison and an excellent brunch (a great menu idea for a bank holiday). The service and welcome , like the lemon posset, were first class, too.

Today 13/12/2023 was our Christmas Lunch for 17 ladies of a certain age. Pre-booked and pre-ordered lunch. It was truly delicious. The food was exceptional, tasty, flavoursome and hot. Served by very professional and friendly staff, including the general manager Mark, who was attentive on a day which had a full restaurant at lunchtime. Full credit must go to the chef and colleagues who did a marvellous job. We shall certainly be returning. Thank you to everyone at The Railway Inn