Beckett's

Beckett's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Kevin

   Dorset1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Have visited Beckett's on a number of occasions. When it first opened it was absolutely fantastic, lovely place, brilliant staff, and a good selection of drinks. A lovely place to relax and enjoy a nice drink in great surroundings. Overtime, however, it has gone downhill significantly. Visited again recently and was very disappointed. Very poor selection of drinks, unfriendly staff that clearly didn't want to be there, and the place was looking quite shabby. Such a shame that the standards couldn't be maintained.
   

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   Molly

   Perthshire1 review

   1.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Reserved a 9.30pm table for an 18th birthday for 6 people with family and we were all really excited about this “highly rated” rooftop bar in Exeter. Unfortunately, we arrived to an empty bar with no atmosphere and to be honest was disgusted with how dirty the place was. When I spoke to the bartender working, she explained very abruptly that they don’t reserve seats outside (so why give me the option online) and we should “just sit anywhere” and order at the bar. May I add she was the only person working in the whole place as her manager had to go “help” the restaurant, which was actually just as empty when we walked past. Feeling underwhelmed and let down, we left without purchasing anything and went else where. Not a great experience for such a special occasion.
   

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   Victoria

   Bath2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We read the bad reviews but thought the pictures look great we will give it the benefit of doubt. We should have listened to the reviews, the location itself is great but the service was awful. We had booked a table but none were reserved, the queue for drinks was so long and took forever and everyone was complaining. They really need a new drinks/bar system or some extra staff and more than can make cocktails or don’t offer them! It has so much potential
   

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   Victoria

   Hampshire2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   A very disappointing experience, I’ve been before and the cocktails and staff were amazing, I booked a table for my best friend and I as it was her birthday as a surprise, we stood for over 15 mins before anyone acknowledged us and that was stood at the bar , the young lady that did couldn’t even smile at us told us to sit wherever, so we took a menu chose our drinks and I went back to the bar to order where I waited along with 2 other people for at least another 15 mins b4 a man behind the bar shouted next , I asked for a classic margarita and a coconut one , I watched him make them they were both exactly the same and tasted the same no coconut! Anyway £28 later they were completely un drinkable so sadly we left them and left the bar , we weren’t the only un happy customers up there , such a shame as super views from there and such a lovely place just let down by miserable rude staff who don’t make very good cocktails !! Will not be going back or ever recommending
   

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   Vania

   Devon1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The rooftop bar offers stunning views that make for a memorable setting. However, the service leaves much to be desired. Staff appeared disengaged and lacked the warmth and attentiveness expected in hospitality. With some training and a focus on customer care, this venue could truly shine.
   

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   Rachel

   Bristol1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   There was no food being served only drinks as far as I could see Service was atrocious, empty glasses from previous people left for ages on our table Our reservation was not honoured, in fact someone was actually sat in our table We were told by bar person that reservations were not being done that evening despite me booking 1 several days ago, we were told to sit where you can Such a shame as it’s a lovely hotel and a great bar with a amazing view
   

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   Sophie

   Devon2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   A shame as we’ve wanted to try Becketts for some time, having heard great things from friends! It was the bank holiday Saturday, but they had run out of cocktail ingredients, beer & cider. The drinks we had were ok, not what I’d expect from such a great location. Also there is no shade, or option for shade (umbrellas etc). While we appreciated the view, some cover would have been welcome and wouldn’t have blocked anyone’s eye line of the city.
   

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   Jenny

   Devon2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   The rooftop bar in itself is lovely and it has so much potential. Unfortunately beckets have made some odd decisions like charging 12.5% service but not actually providing table service. You have to queue at the bar and take your drinks to your own table. You can’t get in without a booking, so their website says but when you book no one is there to greet you, check you in and no table is reserved for you. The drinks are good but the bar staff are moody and rude. Honestly, a total wasted opportunity
   

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   Debbie

   Warwickshire3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 25, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Didn’t have food so unable to rate but no option but to select one star! Quiet as a weekday early evening but bar staff said weekends you require a reservation. Good views of cathedral & beyond. Not table service!
   

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    Suzanne

    Devon1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    I reserved a table for our group of 4 for drinks only as we were guests in the hotel and we had been excited to try the rooftop bar. On arrival there was no one to explain where we were sitting so had to wait in the queue at the bar. We were told we were reserved on the table next to the bar. The table was extremely cramped and I had to really squeeze in the corner to get on the chair. My husband then had to queue at the bar again for drinks which we then had to rush them as it took so long in queues twice at the bar we were running late for our meal booked in the city. We found the bar very loud and noisy. We were a bit disappointed with our experience but not put off returning as on a warmer evening sitting outside may be a totally different experience.
    

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