Lush Bar Restaurant - North Devon

I first came across Lush Bar Restaurant in Barnstaple during a holiday in October 2022. I had tried to quickly research somewhere that did a tasty Sunday roast and also allowed dogs and this place came up had decent reviews. On that first visit last year, I stopped by and asked if a table was available and was quickly accommodated at a large table inside near the window. I was clearly lucky on that day with there being a spare table. I ordered their vegetarian roast which came with the usual trimmings (roast potatoes, root vegetables and a large Yorkshire Pudding and extras to include green beans, cabbage and a generous portion of cauliflower cheese. As I am holiday again in the area, I had decided I would like to re visit and have Sunday roast here considering it was still offered. I popped in 2 days earlier to make a booking and was advised to book online and requested the lower bar area as this is the section that allows dog. I arrived 5 10 mins early today as like to be on time and was told there were no tables free despite having just accommodated another table of 2 with a dog in that section (they had not booked). I explained once again that I had booked the lower bar area and was happy to wait for the time slot booked, the front of house lady checked my booking details and asked me to wait. I saw her asking another table of 2 to move to the restaurant area so that I could be given their table which was in the section I had booked. Therefore the initial experience on this repeat visit was not ideal or friendly service from front of house lady. I ordered the veggie roast again which I enjoyed but not as much as last time. The actual nut roast lacked flavour, the potatoes was over done and not as soft inside, less veggie gravy provided (probably could have tried to ask for me) and reduced portion size for the cauliflower cheese. This is clear from the photos from last years visit when compared to today. On this visit I also stayed for a dessert and chose the Lush brownie this was a nice choice and was not only well presented but tasty. Getting the bill today required having to ask twice so service was not ideal today but would still consider choosing Lush next time. I think customers who have booked should not be left feeling they are being turned away.

Couldn’t find a page for the recently opened Lush cocktail bar so wanted to leave a review for them here. What a total pleasure! The cocktail bar is smaller than the main restaurant down the street but my god it really packed a punch. We...

Again an amazing visit. Right from the gentleman who welcomed us to completing our meal. The 2 ladies waiting on were so lovely not making us feel rushed or insignificant. They chatted freely and made us feel so welcome. The kitchen was a pleasure to...

I had a limited amount of time to have something to eat and walked into Lush without a reservation at 6.45, I need to be out by 7.15, I hate rushing food, but I was hungry. I was seated, a glass of red arrived within...

Completely adequate. Yorkshire Puddings good. Vegetarian option tasty. Two diners had the beef it was ok... Well, presented. When we got it. As we 've all worked in hospitality we felt we were waiting for a time. One if our group was in a wheelchair and...