The Swan Inn, Lympstone has been at the hub of the local community for years. It offers a cosy interior complete with exposed oak beams and fireplaces that are perfect to snuggle up next to whilst sheltering from the inclement Devonshire weather in winter. In the summer it has one of the busiest beer gardensRead more
The seaside town of Exmouth has been having a bit of a foodie resurgence of late. Cafes, bars and restaurants seem to be opening their doors left, right and centre which certainly has given the slightly old fashioned town a well-needed boost. I tend to save my trips to Exmouth for bank holiday beach walksRead more
The season for festive gatherings, merriment and feasting has arrived. December seems to have crept up on me from nowhere! Where has the year gone? It only seems like yesterday that we were basking in the warm (dare I say hot) sunshine from one of the best summers in recent memory. Last Sunday my festiveRead more
I must confess this isn’t my first visit to Comptoir Libanais, Exeter. I have been quite a few times before but never has it been warm enough to be offered a table outside. What a treat indeed. The weather of late has been outstanding and being able to dine on Lebanese food in the warmRead more
Having visited Le Vignoble, Bath a few months back I was eager to head down to its older sibling in Royal William Yard, Plymouth. With the day starting rather drearily after all the fabulous sunshine, Steve and I headed off on the train to Plymouth hoping that the sun might show its welcome face yetRead more
Restaurant 44 resides on Queen Street, Exeter. A short hop and a skip from Central Station and the High Street. Occupying the site of numerous restaurants over the years in many incarnations, I was intrigued to see what this newly opened, independent bar and restaurant had to offer. When I was invited to Restaurant 44Read more
Gosh how time flies. I can’t believe it’s already been two weeks since my wonderful evening at Kupp. From the second Steve and I walked through the door we were greeted with a smile and shown to our table. Danny, the manager on duty couldn’t have been more welcoming. We were offered drinks menus andRead more
Anyone will tell you how much I love my seafood and when I was invited to Rockfish, Exmouth I couldn’t say “no”! A short and easy train ride from my hometown of Exeter, Exmouth nestles the coastline where the River Exe meets the sea. A popular destination for tourists in the summer because of theRead more
I love a good burger and Meat 59 on Magdalen Road didn’t disappoint. As a non meat eater many say “good burger, what do you know about a good burger?” Can I just say that a burger can be more than a meat patty or two! My burger was delicious and expertly named “Boom Boom,Read more
Stepping foot through the front door of Exeter’s The Canopy felt like stepping through the chalk painting in Mary Poppins. You walk in and instantly you’re transported into another world; a calmer more friendly world at that. A soft piano soundtrack plays in the background and the sound of birdsong coming from the trees createsRead more