January 2024 by Loui1984
We booked for lunch at The Stag. Unfortunately the outside is in need of some loving, compared to the old pictures, but the inside is lovely and rustic. It is only a small place with big tables, so we recommend booking. The food was lovely. We?re both vegetarians, but one of us doesn?t have dairy either and this place catered for us. In fact they went out of their way to double check or offer something else, for the more awkward of us.. everything was cooked to perfection and tasted lovely. I had the sherry trifle (it definitely had sherry in). This place also allows dogs. The staff were friendly and even offered to run us somewhere, if we couldn?t get a taxi. We would return here, if we?re ever in the area again.
August 2023 by Littlechef80
Popped into the Stag on the off chance of some lunch, unfortunately on arrival were informed they were fully booked for the afternoon, so we decided to sit at the bar and stay for a drink, the pub itself is beautiful inside, friendly staff, just as we were thinking of leaving we were told if we still wanted lunch they could fit us in, well all I can is was well worth it, the best roast dinner I've ever had, all cooked beautifully and well presented, will definitely be going back ?
July 2023 by Samantha T
The best Sunday lunch I?ve had. I had the beef and my friend had the lamb, both were moist and melt in the mouth. Cooked to perfection! All the accompaniments cooked wonderfully as well. The pub itself has a lovely interior and is in a great little village although it?s a little deceiving from the outside. Really good value for money and would definitely visit again
December 2022 by X4410HMnatashap
Booked at last minute a table at The Stagg for sunday lunch. It was an absolutely beautiful roast. Highly recommend.
November 2022 by RichRachSam
A rare review, but The Stag deserve it. We visited on the 6th and had an impeccable Sunday lunch and dessert. The Beef was cooked to perfection and the accompaniments were too, shout out in particular for the Cauliflower cheese!! Hosts Steve and Oliver were super friendly and even put up some bunting as we were celebrating my Mum?s birthday. Keep up the good work chaps, we will be back!
May 2022 by 633victoriaq
A group of friends and I were staying nearby, so booked in for Sunday lunch. Don?t be deceived by the slightly worn exterior of the place, the inside of the pub is welcoming, traditional styled inn with a modern twist and they are currently undergoing some renovations, which will no doubt improve on an already fab place. We were welcomed by the chef & the manager/owner who recommended a lovely walk to us as we were a bit early. Once inside, there?s a crackling fire and lovely wooden furnishings, the staff couldn?t be more friendly and accommodating. But most of all the food was superb! I had the beef roast and every bit of the meal was delicious, including the raspberry roulade for dessert, my friends all had the sticky toffee pudding which I?m told was divine. We left very full and content. Lovely experience from start to finish. The chef even popped out at the end to wish us goodbye! Would definitely return if ever in the area again.
May 2022 by 146markd
We made a fantastic discovery in north Devon. After trying to find a suitable eating establishment on a late Sunday afternoon in May. We fell upon the The Stag in Rackenford. As we didn?t book in advance? we wasn?t sure we?d get a table. But to our delight we were offered a lovely table in this 11th century pub restaurant? near a open fire. We both ordered the pork Sunday roast?. The cracking was truly the best I?ve ever tasted? And the meat perfectly cook? with ample of vegetables on the side. We were also offered Yorkshire puddings at no extra cost. I can?t fault the main courses. It was superb cooking. So we decided to try the desserts too. I had the raspberry triffle ? and my wife had a sticky toffee pudding. We are used to fine dinning?. And can only complement the chef on a superb mouth spa experience?. We will definitely be making a return visit one day. Congratulations to everyone concerned?. It?s a truly amazing pub restaurant
August 2021 by kellyfD413MG
My 2 sons, doggo and I enjoyed probably the best Sunday lunch EVER today at the Stag. The food was fantastic, we all cleared our plates and managed a spectacular dessert as well. Brilliant value, fantastic, unhurried service and a really warm welcome from owner Oliver. The Stag is a real hidden gem, under renovation outside, would love to visit again to see the end result. If the refurbished interior is anything to go by, this lovely pub is going to be stunning. Cannot recommend highly enough. Picture shows children's portion.
August 2021 by Fu3352
We visited this pub during our stay in Devon as had already read good reviews - Decided to come on a Sunday to enjoy a roast which was absolutely amazing!!! Probably one of the best we have had in a long time, the gravy was incredible, so much so we had to order more! The outside of the pub is clearly undergoing some renovation works but the inside is lovely, renovated to a very good standard and the staff were very attentive. Our 4 legged friend was also made very welcome! We would highly recommend!!!
