The Black Horse, Sidmouth

A place best avoided during the summer months when it is packed with tourists who can't be bothered to explore more than 100 yards from the shoreline. In the winter it is better - but not by much - as it is an average place at best - average staff, average beer, average food.

A terraced pub with entrances from two streets. The exterior is a sickly kind of greeny colour, with this crude rusticated look. The interior was open plan, with a foody area and a bar area. I was in the bar area, where chairs and tables still found room for the vogue sofa to snug into. The decor is wood panel and white, with beams and a bit of brick and there are lots of trophies and model boats around, as well as old pictures and memorabilia. There is a dart board and the background music fine. Service was very friendly and clientele mix and it was popular enough. Beer; tap stuff of course, with excellent Otter Ale and Bitter on handpull, with the untried Adnams Broadside. I really liked this place and would be happy to come back