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The Lord Nelson, Exeter
Topsham
Postal town: Exeter
EX3 0DU
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Reviews of The Lord Nelson (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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
[User has posted 3645 recommendations about 3645 pubs]
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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
[User has posted 1 recommendations about 1 pubs]
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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
[User has posted 8679 recommendations about 8678 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Darts : Yes last updated 07 September 2009 by hondo .
- Karaoke : Yes last updated 24 September 2014 by Dave McNally
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 07 September 2009 by hondo .
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