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Hele Billy's Bar & Restaurant

26 Watermouth Road | Hele, Ilfracombe EX34 9QY, England
+44(0)1271 866488
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Ranked #10 of 71 restaurants in Ilfracombe
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

this must be one of the most interesting places to eat in ilfracombe even the toilets are kept clean and tidy which is not always possible in some places.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Ordered a whole lobster was cook superbly and the service as always was brilliant.well worth the visit and would highly recommend

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Excellent from the start. Friendly staff great atmospher with freshly cooked meal. I cannot wait to go again! Interesting photos in the male toilets!

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013 via mobile

Firstly our waitress was the only saving grace, generally attentive, polite and friendly. We enjoyed most of the food. But very disappointed with lack of local cider, poorly kept ale which I struggled to drink. Pictures in the toilets that are risqué, certainly won't want to take a young child in there, especially with the addition of toilet bleach left... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This restaurant is run by very friendly staff and the food is delicious. you can tell they know their food and care about their menu. Wouldn't think twice about coming here again!.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Excellent food, friendly service. the fish is cooked perfectly accompanied by equally perfectly cooked vegetables. Great beer too!

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Ferndown, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Place was very clean & tidy, staff very attentive & friendly, dogs allowed in. Food very good as was the service

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My partner and I were recently on holiday and went to Hele Billy's as it was highly recommended by the holiday park, and I can see why. We ate here twice in the week and both times the food was lovely. The staff are all very friendly and can't do enough for you. They also serve local real ale which... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

Nice former pub, which hasn't lost its character. The food and service was very good, considering it was Sunday lunchtime. The owner made a point of being visible and approachable to everyone. A great experience, which we will repeat without hesitation, but perhaps next time if its a bitterly cold day again, we will try to get a table away... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Good prices and good quality service, nice clean and friendly atmosphere, really welcoming staff and a good meal too.

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