North Gate Inn A361 South Molton

on the 27th june 2012 my husband and i stopped to have dinner at this place,the place was empty not a soul in there,i had just had an op on the top of my leg at exeter and could not bend it,itried to sit at a table for two but found the seat had lowered in the middle and the chair had a raised rim which hurt my leg,bear in mind as i said the place was empty.i then sat on a larger table which had a bench and i could stretch out my leg,i was told i could not sit there as it was a table for six i explained to the girl about my op she was very RUDE and her ATTITUDE was terrible. we left.WE HAVE TRIED TO RING THE MANAGER ON NUMEROUS TIMES TO COMPLAIN BUT NOW DECIDED TO DO THIS REVIEW WE WILL NEVER EVER GO BACK THERE.

We are just back from our holiday in Devon and we had the misfortune to eat at the North Gate Inn, I really wish i had read the earlier review before we went as it was by far the worst meal we have ever had, the food was so bad that most of it was returned, it was barely cooked, greasey, only luke warm and generally disgusting!! As the last reviewer we just paid and left as soon as we could but hope to save other people the experience.

My mother, friend and myself ordered two sausage naps and a bacon bap. A chap on another table had just sent back his egg because it was off. Our table was dirty, cutlery was dirty and the menus were visibly greasy and extremely dirty. The place looks run down and in need of a deep clean.

Our food arrive ( by the only member of waiting staff there) and it was cold and not cooked. I have never been served raw bacon roll before, erkkkk.

When I pointed out that the food was not cooked, the staff refused to view the food and refused to acknowledge a problem. I wanted to leave this hovel so I paid and left.

In my option, this place should be closed until they are clean and able to provide the hot food that they are selling. Entre at your peril. :(

The North Gate Inn generally serves good food. The carvery is enjoyable, with a wide range of meat and vegetables usually available. However, I have never once had a roast dinner there when the potatoes were cooked properly. They are never, ever crisp and fluffy, like they should be, but nearly always soggy. That loses one mark, as good roast potatoes are a must in any carvery. The other star lost is for desserts, which are almost always disappointing. Most of the desserts look and taste very synthetic, and I'm sure they are bought from a very cheap caterer; none of the puddings look home-made. That's the second star lost. Service, though, is generally very good; the meals are brought quickly and the staff are all very friendly.

Nice place, but let down but poor quality roast potatoes and desserts.

I visit here when I go to my elderly parents. It is ideal for all of the family - my young children and elderly parents. It offers basic English food at a reasonable price with large portions. It is not upmarket but has straighforward and friendly service. Tables are fairly close together and it can get crowded. It has a very large clientele and high turnover of people. Childrens playarea and large car park with disabled parking near door. No steps so you can take a wheelchair in.

Under cooked, over priced. the staff couldn't care less about the customer. Decor is like a cheap diner not the pub it looks like from outside, never ever eat in North Gate Inn. poor choice of beer's, dirty.

Excellent food - excellent choice - particularly wide choice of very well cooked vegetables - delicious carvery with good size portions. Attractive presentation. Immaculately clean. Pleasant staff and super efficient service. Reasonable prices - in short the 'North Gate Inn' A361 South Molton an excellent family restaurant with plenty of comfortable seating and parking.

We had been told the North Gate Inn was the place to go for the carvery and although we only live a few miles away had not visited before. Now we know what we were missing so will definitely go again. Luckily we only live a few miles away.

We had booked a table and were shown to a comfortable waiting area on our arrival but we did not have to wait many minutes before a table was ready for us.

The place was very busy on our arrival but tables were cleaned and laid up as soon as they were vacated.

So if you are reading this and are still not sure take my word for it and go!

We had spent a weekend camping near Ilfracombe & couldn't wait to try North Gate Inn again. We took friends this time & they were equally impressed with the food & service. One of the finest carveries we have ever had. Try it, you won't be disappointed!

Overall an amazing set-up combining excellent friendly service and amazing food that you do not expect as you walk in!! Highly recommended