The Cannon Inn, Sidmouth

Large, traditional Edwardian pub by side of main road with bar one side and lounge the other; garden and skittle alley, also used for functions, at rear. A couple of good ales from the barrel but it is the food that takes the pub up a level, with enormous portions of very tasty fare. Good range of entertainments at intervals too. A proper pub.

A two roomer with the main action in the right hand side. Multicoloured pub carpet, burnt orange fabric banquettes, whisky mirrors, darts, fireplace and a collection of phalluses (don’t ask me why) hanging up at the bar. A number of locals were playing dominoes but despite the outward gentility, there was a fairly robust atmosphere with the full cornucopia of cuss-words getting a liberal airing. Two ales from gravity - Exmoor Gold (fine) and Hobgoblin Gold - as well as two boxes of cider in Westons and Hogans. Felt a bit out-of-place here, like we were intruding on a private party. Best left to the locals and their particular idiosyncrasies. 5.5

Official site of the Cannon Inn, contains menu - pubindevon.co.uk

Official site of the Cannon Inn, contains menu - pubindevon.co.uk