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If this is the best we can do to showcase British Hospitality in a largely tourist area then I can easily see why pubs and restaurants are closing down at an alarming rate. The bar was dark and dingy, felt very dated and not very welcoming. There wasn’t a single customer sitting in there. There was no-one behind the bar but a man was chalking up the specials board. As we waited he continued to chalk up the board but didn’t bother to acknowledge us or say “someone will be with you soon”. When the barman arrived we asked for two Pimms. He said he couldn’t do Pimms as he didn’t have any fruit. We then asked for two Gin and tonics with lime wedges. He said he didn’t have any limes. I then asked for a pint of ale. He said that ale was off . This pub advertises wholesome quality local dishes with locally produced ingredients. The first item on the specials board was Chicken Dhansak !!!!!! The chicken may well have been local but the dish is hardly representative of local exmoor. The four of us planned on having a few drinks and evening food but after seeing the bar and the presentation of service we left after one drink and went elsewhere.