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The Lord Nelson, Exeter
Topsham
Postal town: Exeter
EX3 0DU
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
Strongers . left this review about The Lord Nelson
The Lord Nelson is an L-shaped pub with set tables in a dining area to the front and a bar area to the rear with a counter up the left that faces a few high tables to the right. Steps behind these tables ascend to a raised lounge area with sofas and a dartboard. Muted Sky Sports cricket was on the televisions while some background music played during a recent Wednesday afternoon visit. Premium keg was available alongside three hand pumps that were drawing Butcombe Original, Atlantic Pale and Proper Job. The service was polite and I enjoyed sitting up in the lounge while my ancient phone charged for a bit, worth a look.
On 2nd May 2025
- rating: 7
[User has posted 6133 recommendations about 6099 pubs]
Real Ale Ray left this review about The Lord Nelson
A decent well run pub, dating from 1822. The interior consisted of the bar area facing you as you enter, and positioned along the back wall. There was a raised section on the right hand side with wall mounted TV showing some sport.
There was a large lounge area on the left hand side with an exposed timber truss roof. A large mural of the ship 'The Lord Nelson'out at sea was displayed down the right hand wall. This area was mainly set out for dining and the majority of the customers were having lunch. Three pumps serving Proper Job, Butcombe Original, and Dartmoor Jail Ale.
On 9th October 2024
- rating: 7
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Linda Forsberg left this review about The Nelson
My husband an I ate here last month. We are from the US. I ordered the lamb shank, and my husband the "Americano Burger." When I told the waitress that we were American, she told the chef, and he got nervous. He had no need to be nervous. Although we have been back in the US for a month, my husband is still raving about the Americano burger he had at the Nelson. HE said it was the BEST burger he ever had. My lamb shank was amazing, as well, simmered all day in an amazing sauce, tender, savory. Our waitress offered fabulous service, and the Chef at the Nelson is to be highly commended. I give the Nelson the highest rating, all the way from the USA! Linda Forsberg, and my husband Ted Gibbons
On 13th September 2016
- rating: 10
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Nelson
Refurbished bar, with a raised seating area to one side and the front dining area housed in a single-storey extension. Light decor and semi-traditional furniture. Dartboard, and live music advertised. Two of three handpumps in operation, with Doom Bar and Exmoor Gold (£3.40) available.
On 13th July 2014
- rating: 6
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Soup Dragon left this review about The Lord Nelson Inn
A large white rendered detached pub, with black paintwork and columned entrance porch. There is a beer patio.
Open plan on two levels, red and white walls with wood panel form the basis of the decor, with a unique set of masts (central piers)and sails make a different interior. There is a dartboard. Lots of old pictures are on the walls along with ships and other memorabilia. service was fine and the mixed clientele small. Background music was of a decent level.
What let the place down a bit was the lack of real ale choice - lucky it was Doombar, but two taps were not used. Usual tap stuff of course.
A nice place, worth a visit, would improve with another real ale
On 7th September 2009
- no rating submitted
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