Bearslake Inn in West Devon

Sunday roast was excellent. Lovely stuff and dog friendly.

Ten of us here for a meal. Nicest meal I have had for a lot of years. Couldn’t fault it. . Friendly staff, good service, and excellent food all of us felt the same.

Our family had dinner at this restaurant both nights we were visiting Dartmoor- it was that good the first time we had to come back! The food and service were both amazing, and the building is gorgeous. We were visiting from the US, and everyone was so hospitable and kind. Best venison I've ever had, and all of us loved our experience here!

Just popped in to have a drink in beer garden but will defo return for Sunday lunch with a bookingb

Lovely location, really great after a trip to Dartmoor. Had roasts (for Easter) and they were fab, loved by all five of us. No complaints. Will definitely be back.

Booking recommend... Especially for Easter Sunday.

Used to visit this place lots can't do it any more. Go in as working class come out feeling a peasant. 41 quid for 6 drinks, asked for itemised receipt not given. Had a push chair omg how disgusting! Felt so unwelcomed like i was doing them a favour. Add your 20% on even if not deserved. Remember no cash! Best of luck with your business from a local.

Haven't stayed...yet - intend to return n do that. Stopped for lunch. Great food and staff were very hospitable and efficient. Atmospheric building in fab location.

Had some delicious food here just not enough to fill up on, wouldn't suggest going here if you're hungry, however the micro portion was tasty. The atmosphere was lacking there were speakers but no music, so a fellow diner was playing it through a phone. The building is very nice with a lovely garden.

Stopped for dinner with a dog and a toddler. The service was brilliant and quick. The food was really delicious. Well worth a stop if you’re travelling along the A30.

A perfect day in every way. A family wedding The rooms were fabulous the staff were unbelievable The food, the flowers, the decor above and beyond. The location was amazing and the view is superb. We will definitely return if ever we have the chance.

Lovely old inn, wonderful guest rooms with their own entrances off the garden, v clean & comfortable, staff amazing, restaurant very good. Highly recommend!

Great evening meal. Venison not cheap but worth every penny!

Was given a recommend for the restaurant and found a great deal on Travelzoo. 3 course meal for 2, £39 half the normal price. Food was very good and piping hot. Restaurant/pub old stone floors, thatched roof, bags of character.. staff very friendly. Only issue that did spoil the experience was a comment made by Jay the manager, very unprofessional and lacking customer focus.

A place that I couldn’t wait to leave! It all started the day before my stay when a lady called me asking what time I would be arriving the following evening as they were closed. As I was in the area for business I couldn’t be sure so agreed I’d call her the following when I was on my way. However she called again the following afternoon asking the same question while I was trying to work. When I arrived I was told that they only do check ins until 6pm when the pub is closed and this would have been on my confirmation (it wasn’t). My room was pointed out to me but knowing I would not have any staff on site, I asked her to come to the room with me to check the heating was on. She refused and assured me the heating was on and would remain on all night. When I got to my room it quickly became clear the heating was not working but luckily she was still on site and when I called she told me someone was coming to fix it. Within an hour it was working but the large room was freezing and never really warmed up until the morning. The bathroom radiator never worked and the draught was coming into the room under the door. For this pub to charge the sort of prices they do, they need to spend a bit of money upgrading their property. It’s cold and scruffy and I spent a miserable night here. The two stars are for the lovely breakfast hamper and the hospitality tray - both superb!

We were house hunting last year, it was very stressful, we found this little gem, it eased the stress away at the time! Food was absolutely brilliant! We came from East Sussex to Devon three times last year and we went to Bearslake Inn to eat every single time! Now we moved to Devon, we tried lots of places for food, we are food lovers! The Bearslake Inn is still our No1. Choice!

Delicious food, friendly staff and a great view of Dartmoor from the rooms. Perhaps the most photogenic gastro pub on Dartmoor: well worth a visit even if you are passing by on the way to Cornwall.

Food & service A1👌 Pulled over here for Sunday lunch on route back from Cornwall and was perfect! We will be back!

Had lunch here with friends after a walk on the moors. I had roast beef with good crispy potatoes, cauliflower cheese, greens, sage and onion stuffing and a very tasty Yorkshire pudding. Cheese board for afters, also good and included quince jelly and a tasty prune purée which was different. Staff were friendly and let us park are car there early to do our walk.

We visited for lunch. Top quality food and excellent service 👌

Had lunch here recently, excellent food with some nice touches and great service, we will be back 😋

Stevie was very lovely. I would say she was the highlight, but admittedly the food and the atmosphere were at least as good. We had chorizo arancini to tie us over, curried parsnip soup, crispy squid starters, Chateaubriand mains and parfait and rhubarb Panna cotta as desserts. Apparently they didn't expect us to be able to finish because the portions were indeed decent size, but lucky my friend and I are experienced eaters and it was finger licking amazing.

This friendly, welcoming establishment willingly accommodated my Coeliac food intolerances. Chef produced gluten free Yorkshire pudding with my roast beef dinner. The delicious gravy was also gluten free. Great staff communication and concern for my needs. It felt safe and comfortable to eat here. Many thanks.

Fantastic stay. Lovely place with some great walks on Dartmoor close at hand. Really wonderful food with excellent service. Would highly recommend.

Great old building with lots of character, great food and the staff were all really friendly. Had a great one night stay here.

Had a lovely meal in here, staff were attentive and the food was excellent.

Came here for dinner. Menu is not as diverse as it used to be which is a shame but the food is excellent.

An in planned stop for lunch, the food and service were first class

I visited with my dog for Christmas Day Lunch. The pub was beautifully decorated and it was apparent a lot of thought had gone in to make customers experience special. The log burners was blazing. A card, Cracker gifts, discount vouchers and even a forthglade turkey dinner and treats for my dog. The food was both plentiful and of a high standard. By far the best traditional Christmas Lunch I have had out. Service was excellent so a big thank you to all who served on the day. Highly recommended and I may be back next year! Thank you.

Beautiful old Inn. Only had drinks. Dog friendly.

Rooms a little dateed, but the location was stunning, and the bed was comfortable. We could have done with an earlier breakfast to make our morning easier, but the hamper idea is great.

We spent an extremely rainy weekend at the Bearslake Inn, making it out only once for a walk on the lovely Granite Way nearby. A thoroughly enjoyable stay with friendly, helpful and attentive staff. And delicious food! We will definitely be back.

Wouldn't even give it 1 if I could. I really hope you mean that

We went for a lunch on a grey, dismal December day. The food was terrific and the service was excellent. We were made to feel very welcomed and the Team were friendly and efficient. The Scotch Egg had a crispy outer, very tasty sausage meat and the egg was cooked just right. The haddock had white, firm flakes together with hot and crispy chips. The Risotto was full of mushrooms and tasted delicious. The Stout cake was similar to a sticky toffee pudding and finished the meal off perfectly. We left feeling very full and very happy - even the weather seemed a little brighter! I highly recommend the Bearslake Inn.

I cannot thank the staff at the Bearslake Inn enough, We had an amazing stay, from food to the venue its self. The level of attentiveness towards us and our dogs was superb. We ate each night at the Inn and tried something new and delicious each time, We even hung around before leaving to try their famous Sunday roast, Well worth the Wait! There is nothing I could fault with this place.

Starter, main course and pudding using a Travel Zoo voucher for an incredible £39 per couple! Food was excellent, especially the scotch egg. Given the price I was surprised to see a rump steak with peppercorn sauce on the menu! Only issue for me was a charitable donation and service charge automatically added to the bill without discussion. Very happy to pay for both given our experience but object, like most people do, when extras are added without agreement. It takes away from a memorable experience. Please re consider this policy?

Arrived at this pub on a wet and windy night and it was in darkness! Power failure. We were made welcome and brought drinks while we waited for power to be restored. Lovely meal and great service. Pub was decorated ready for Christmas and had a lovely atmosphere.

Had a lovely three course lunch today. Felt very welcome, very friendly and efficient. Food and ambience very good, the service excellent. Enjoyed the Irish/Russian coffees :) Great experience. Thank you!

I've driven passed this place hundreds of times on the way to visit my family and the car park is always full which is usually a good sign. I wasn't disappointed. I booked the two course menu as a thank you to my parents for dog sitting. I had the normal menu. The staff are very friendly, professional and attentive. The atmosphere and decoration was lovely, very welcoming, relaxed and somewhat homely. The food was lovely, nice portion sizes, my Dad loved the soup to start, me and my Mum loved the stout cake absolutely delicious! We'll definitely be back again. I enjoy cooking so in current times often choose to stay home as it's cheaper and nicer to cook yourself as you don't know what you'll out get but there's nothing hit n miss about this place, I was pleasantly surprised. I'd gladly come here over and over again to eat! As a bonus they're dog friendly too!

We were celebrating our friend's 70th birthday and we could not have chosen a better venue, nice scenic drive to get there and a wonderful meal from the lunch menu especially the scotch egg starter, who'd have thought I would wax lyrical about a scotch egg!

Nice place, very good food, great service. 👍

Last minute stop off for Sunday lunch. Beautiful surroundings, exceptional customer service, food order quickly taken and delivered, tasted amazing. We will be back!!!

We enjoyed an excellent 3 course lunch using TravelZoo voucher @ £39 for two! Every course was excellent with a choice of three or four menu options per course. Highly recommended.

First time in Bearslake Inn and it was delightful, we will be going back. The service was amazing and the food superb. Having recently moved to the area we have never been before to say we were pleased is an understatement.

Absolutely fantastic food! Yes, it’s expensive, but you get what you pay for and this is definitely worth it. Top marks to team Bearslake!

Sunday lunch for 3 and 1 pooch. Warm welcome and excellent service throughout. Awesome starters, fantastic Roast beef. Worth every penny!

Went for lunch. Called and booked ahead and they were very accommodating (seat by the fire as we were walking there) Food was served promptly and was delicious. Well priced. Faultless service and the Top Sail was an excellent pint. Will be back! Unfortunately had to amend this review. Went again today and things have changed. Found the entire experience distinctly average. Kids meals are £12. That includes a single scoop of ice cream though so the two chicken goujons, with fries and peas along with a disappointing burger and fries was a bit much. I had the steak. £24 for 6oz and it was a small 6oz steak with 'peppercorn sauce' with no peppercorns and no taste either. The ham egg and chips was good but £100 for two adults and two kids is alot. Mandatory service charge of 10%, apple juice for £4.20 and orange juice and lemonade for £4.80. Not great value and average service. A real shame.

The staff were considerate and kind when we got stuck in traffic and were a few minutes late, the food was delicious and the surroundings very relaxing and comfortable. Thank you!

Nice selection of beers but quite expensive

Excellent location. The accommodation was just perfect and the food delicious.

The quality of the food was very good , the service , the decor , the atmosphere let it down , they also sent an email in advance saying they respectfully required the table back after 1.5 hrs , we planned our day and meal accordingly and started leaving without time for pudding at the prescribed time to be told of it's ok we don't need the table - why not say this when we arrived or better still before we arrived Ina follow up email ?

Drove out to the Bearslake Inn as we'd not visited for several years. We were hoping to get a lunchtime bar snack or sandwich but were disappointed. They no longer serve a bar snacks style lunch menu and even more disappointing was the absence of any vegan options. We had ordered two ginger beers and were served hot ones. We also requested some tap water but this never arrived. Perusing the menu with our drinks we realised that we had made an error coming to the Bearslake. We finished our drinks, paid the princely sum of £9.57 for them and left. It may be several years before we contemplate returning, if at all.

We had lunch from the a la carte menu and everything we chose was delicious. Rump steak cooked rare and to perfection, juicy steak burgers with all the trimmings and the wild mushroom ravioli, plus various side orders - everything was excellent. We didn’t really need desserts as the mains were so filling, but we’re very glad we did! The service was very welcoming and attentive.

Restaurant in an old farm. Great building with comfortably restored rooms. Very good food, a bit more expensive. The service was attentive, but unreliable in its implementation. But it may have just been an unfortunate form of the day.

I've no idea where this is, but they picture looked nice. So 5 stars for everyone

AVOID! The old owners were lovely and great, Simon and his wife, one abrupt couple. Used to be a lovely place. We will not return.

We were looking for a lunch venue , to meet up with friends ,who were traveling back home from Cornwall, and found this on this wonderful pub, located just off the A30, on trip advisor . On our arrival we were made very welcome and shown to our table in the dog friendly area. The service was speedy and very friendly and the food was first class. If you’re looking for really good food in a relaxed convivial environment then this one’s a must.

Everything was excellent… from the moment we walked in. Staff were so welcoming and food was amazing. We had a lunch here on a Saturday. I’d highly recommend. Beautiful setting

Pub is an attractive charming building; Food was very good indeed; wine was excellent and fairly priced and beer was well kept. So why only 4 stars?.......Ambience. A pleasant enough atmosphere with attentive and friendly staff; nonetheless the "bar" area was a little sterile. Rather like a cotswold pub. The reason I believe is it lacks the welcoming, friendly Hubbub of locals chatting at the bar. It is a bar in name only, as there are no bar stools or chairs; only 3 tables all for diners (like us). One can't have a pre meal pint at the bar and beers are served at your table. This time of year with plenty of tourists around it isn't too much of a problem; but it may well be in the winter months. I think it is missing a trick here. Nonetheless we shall certainly be returning for the reasons outlined earlier. The fish n chips were superb, as was the sea bass. Pricing was just about fair for food and very reasonable for the excellent wine. We had a very pleasant evening and enjoyed the best food we've eaten here (we hadn't been since covid times). Thankfully the music was of a gentle kind and played at a sensible volume. All in all a lovely spot for a meal.

What a fantastic find! Great hosts and waiting staff, food was outstanding every course delivered quality and incredibly tasty food, in such great surroundings and ambience it was the perfect ending to our bank holiday weekend and we will be back

We popped in on the off chance of having a pint and a cream tea (!) and were warmly welcomed by Simon. My husband got to sample the ales before choosing his favourite (with helpful input from Simon), I got to have deliciously hot scones with my cream tea. We’ll be back to dinner at some point in the future.

Went for a meal it was ok came cold but very tasty it's expensive but the views in the back were exceptional little brook running though dogs are welcome staff are fantastic the meals are up market chips are fantastic if you are use to fine dining it's the place to be very period look it up .

Stopped here today for an early lunch and was not disappointed. Food was excellent. As far as ham egg n chips goes… It’s the best I’ve had. Pineapple chutney was a great touch and upgraded to truffle fries… Delicious! The staff were welcoming and friendly.. Nice bar area to eat if you’re bringing your dog too! Extra little touches for the pups! Would highly recommend and return. Lovely garden at the back if the weather is in your favour. Thank you Bearslake! Spot on.

Lovely meal and excellent service. Will definitely be back next time we are in the area.

We were made to feel very welcome right from the moment we passed through the front door. The room was splendid and the food excellent. A brilliant location to access Dartmoor and the dogs had a great time. Well done to Simon and his team.

Excellent hosts from the minute we arrived until we left and fantastic food based on local produce. Also serve fantastic local cask beers. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

Gorgeous from start to finish. Amazing service and top quality food, delicious. Thank you very much!

When the food came out I thought that it was a bit small until they brought out the extra plates of vegetables and the food was just Devine

Excellent food, well kept beer. Lovely country pub. Garden seating at the rear in a quiet location.

Very accommodating considering I'd booked for the wrong day. Good food and service

Having just moved near by, we parked up and took the dog for a soggy walk along the cycle path that runs parallel to the pub. Absolutely stunning views and then treated ourselves to dinner and a drink (and they treated the dog to some free biscuits). Food was phenomenal - couldn’t fault it. The staff (Jay and Simon) were super friendly and accommodating - we will 100% be back!

Driving from holiday in Cornwall a hold up in traffic forced us to make a detour rather than be stuck in traffic and how fortunate that turned out for us. Managed to book a table for 4 at Bearslake Inn and what a find it turned out to be. My son and partner had three meat roast and husband had sirloin & brisket. There was ample veg served separately and beautifully cooked and presented. I had ham, egg and chips, generous portion of ham and great chips. The best meal we had to beat any we had on our holiday. Hopefully we will have the chance to visit again

Oh my ! Just amazing… the yummiest ploughman’s, the best desert (chocolate bar) , fantastic service , lovely atmosphere and treats on the table for the dogs- what an amazing touch. I can’t speak highly enough of here and will definitely be back. Thank you for a wonderful Saturday lunch x

Beautiful old building but sadly unhelpful staff who made impolite comments to us and were rude about guests behind their backs. What a shame.

This pub/ B&B was a perfect stop on our way down from Manchester to St Ives. The building has so much character and the staff were very friendly. The food was delicious, but the burger should come with a health warning as even my 15 year old son struggled to eat it. It was delicious but huge!

We shared a lovely family Sunday lunch. The food was delicious, well prepared, well presented and excellent value. I will definitely come again.

Great food and attentive service

Awesome food, excellent friendly service. Definitely a place to return too.

We booked on line after driving past on Saturday for a Sunday lunchtime.the website was excellent , easy to use and extremely efficient. The roast beef was to die for , and would certainly satisfy any appetite given the portion size!!, my wife had the nut roast and was equally impressed . The service, from the meeting by the FOH when you arrive to the extremely polite and friendly waiters and waitress’s was first class. I can’t recommend this venue enough and we will certainly be trying the dinner service when we visit the area next.

We stopped here en route to Cornwall for dinner and it was a great stop! Great food and a delightful surprise bag of treats for the dog wasvety welcomed by our 4-legged dinner companion! The food was great, we had the ham, egg and chips plus short rib beef burger. Lovely atmosphere in the pub and lovely garden.

Stayed here about 20yrs ago and had to come back from Cornwall via Dartmoor recently so decided to stop off. Still just as beautiful! I was not disappointed. Beautiful setting, great service, friendly staff and lovely food. Highly recommend...

Absolutely amazing Sunday Roast for my wife and myself. Cooked to perfection and served by helpful friendly staff. Will definitely be returning again soon.

We all had a lovely meal this evening. The food was incredible and the staff were friendly and attentive. We would thoroughly recommend.

Beautiful food and friendly service

Lovely pub 🍻 but iv never paid £24 for 2 glasses of wine in my life

This was a great find whilst travelling from Cornwall back home. It had a great garden with a stream running through it, the food was divine and the room comfortable. The staff were super delightful and welcoming. Kid and dog friendly. Only minor mark down was the curtains In the bedroom weren’t black out or lined so it was hard to keep a baby asleep. But nothing major that would keep us from staying again.

Amazing food and very professional staff

We treated my Mum out to dinner here. My Mum can't eat certain foods and the staff were very accommodating. The Food is generous portions. The Ham Terrine with pickles and sourdough bread was very nice. The Pork Belly was succulent and pulled apart beautifully, the cider jus complimenting the dish. Above average pub food.

Yet another delicious meal at this wonderful traditional pub with excellent, professional & friendly service. What more could you ask for? We’ve already booked to come back again in a few weeks with visiting friends so we can show off The Bearslake and how lucky we are to have just a fab eatery in this part of glorious Devon

What a place, great room perfect for what we needed, and dinner was something else, the chef has mastered his craft, the broccoli of all things was amazing and an absolute pleasure to eat! Service was top notch and we were looked after like we were one of the family! I would recommend this place to anyone in the local area.

My fiancé, myself and our four-legged companion, Beau, spent the night in the hayloft room at the beautifully situated Bearslake inn. A big thank you to all the Bearslake team. Your well presented and great tasting food delivered by your friendly and enthusiastic team filled our hearts and tummy! Your attention to detail throughout are stay with you was a breath of fresh air.

Celebrating significant birthdays and a wedding anniversary with special friends who had travelled a long way to be with us, we wanted to be able to enjoy really good food in our own time, and Bearslake Inn did not disappoint. All six guests ate every bit of 3 courses. Service was attentive, friendly and good humoured, and as a designated driver, it was particularly nice to be able to enjoy a zero alcohol G&T. Our evening was everything we hoped it would be - thank you.

Lovely walk up Yes Tor. Then a deserved roast which absolutely blew our socks off, easily one of the finest i’ve had in a pub. Staff super friendly as well!!

Third time of staying here and the food room and staff were as good as ever. Ideal location for walking and exploring Darmoor.

What a wonderful stay! fabulous food, drinks and the warmest hospitality. I booked and overnight stay with my girlfriend and dog. Yes the pub is incredibly dog friendly and they went above and beyond to make her feel welcome. We stayed in the hayloft which had incredible views across the rolling hills of Dartmoor. The room was incredibly comfortable and so peaceful. The pub is steeped in history and parts of it date back to the 13th century so expect low ceilings, wooden beams and joists, plenty of fireplaces and cosy characterful places to eat and drink. I started off with a pint of local beer and cider along with some olives and house made focaccia. The menu had a good selection and balance of locally sourced ingredients and dishes created form scratch by the kitchen team. The duo of Lydford Deer, roscoff onions, smoked mash and the Bearslake Signature chocolate bar were the highlights but all of the dishes were deliciously tasty. After a good nights sleep a continental breakfast hamper was delivered to the room of which gave us some extra time in bed before departing to enjoy the local farmers market in the nearby town of Tavistock. A delightful stay of which i cannot recommend highly enough.

Lovely food and excellent service with a great atmosphere. The room was quirky but you expect that given the age of the buildings. Beautiful garden with a stream and plenty of deck chairs to enjoy the sunshine

Fantastic food, amazing location right next to the moors, VERY friendly and accomodating staff and clean rooms with an awesome view. Thank you so much!

Really disappointing visit, came here for a roast dinner last weekend and were given really small portions for veg and cauliflower cheese between 4 of us, could see we had the same portion as a couple next to us, we weren't able to share between 4 as we didn't have enough so politely asked for some more veg and after that the attitude really wasn't friendly even though we asked politely. They charged for the extra veg and added a service charge, we paid for the extra veg but didn't want to also pay the service change so I stated exactly how much I wanted to pay on my card, used contactless and when I checked after, they had actually charged me more that I had stated, not the amount I specified, which is quite dishonest, if it was an error they should have mentioned this to me. When we were asked, we did feedback about this, again really politely, and the waitress said oh okay and that was it, no attempt to talk about this further. Felt really quite unwelcome after that, I've never really had an experience like this before, so won't be returning. Other than this, beautiful location and the food was delicious and I can't fault the food at all. Would have appreciated the chance for the manager to speak to us diplomatically about the feedback, however the waitress didn't seem to want to ask anymore. To add, as soon as we sat down, we were told where we can and can't go which was just odd, I've never had rules explained to me like this when at a restaurant, I think a sign in front of certain doors or an alternative solution would have been a lot better than being sat down and told a list of rules.

Cannot recommend this place more. Food was fantastic, they were very accommodating to also feed my 8month baby and brought treats for our dog Phoebe. My husband and I just googled this place to stop off for food on our way to Cornwall and the staff were super friendly and so accommodating! The Mojito is definitely recommended- thanks so much for the roadie! We will definitely visit again and maybe stay next time!

Service was 10/10. We asked for the steak as it was not advertised on the menu as we arrived fairly early on the day. There was no issues and they cooked the most perfect steak. The fish and chips was also a very strong 10/10. The crispy squid to start was the best I’ve ever had and both gentleman who were working on the day were fantastic and very welcoming. Honestly some of the best food I’ve eaten in the UK situated in a historic 13 century longhouse filled with culture.