Church House Inn in South Hams - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

5/5🌟 A truly excellent meal. Fresh seasonal well cooked and presented. Superb service by everyone, truly a hidden gem of a restaurant tucked inside this 13th century Inn. The menu is inviting and inventive and not trying to be anything more than superb quality cooking. Brilliant flavours and food combinations. A small menu, handwritten serving exceptional quality food. Eating by candlight makes the whole experience relaxing and informal yet the standard of cooking is very high indeed. Bravo chef.

A group of friends had lunch here yesterday, and whilst the food was mostly good the service and front of house was appalling. The food is very expensive, but the new owner needs to tackle the really bad front of house service. A lot of training needs to be done if he intends this to be a fine dining destination. The dessert menu was very limited, and when I asked what came with the Walnut cake, i was told "Cake and walnuts, which was insulting and totally unnecessary. We do not expect an apology but neither will we be going back. I wish the new owner good luck, but he needs staff that have had some training in customer service !!!

15th century pub near an abbey. The hearth dates to 9th century I am told. Great beer. Amazing food. Kind people. Simply the best pub experience I have had in England.

Incredible food. Really blown away by the quality of the cooking. Smoked eel starter on rye bread and cucumber salad was to die for. I could eat it every day. Mussels cider and leek sauce were also epic. Good sized portion and just delicious. Sirloin sharer was incredible and cooked to perfection, béarnaise sauce of dreams. Duck breast was the best I’ve ever had (and have lived in France for many years) the green bean olive salad it was served with was divine. All topped off with some homemade ice cream, flavours unique and creative. Chef (who has recently taken over the business) came out and spoke to most tables, he’s super talented and wish him all the best. A really lovely relaxed setting in a gorgeous old pub, in beautiful Devon village. If you’re a foodie, this will not disappoint.

Awesome food, fantastic location, beautiful building, great pints. What more could you want! We will be back :)

Amazing food with the new management and beautiful old pub

Popped in for some lunch on a Sunday before we went off for a walk. The Church House is an absolutely beautiful building. 13th century or some such. A great example of a proper British country pub. The beer is kept in great condition and was all high quality stuff with some beer on cask from a local brewery only a stones throw away in Totnes. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. The menu has a small selection of meals which are clearly carefully thought out, and looking at our meals and those on other tables, the ingredients were of very high quality. The menu is hand written and must be new most days. My partner and I are both vegetarian so had the veggie option which was super tasty. If you're after a Toby Carvery this isn't the place for you. If you want something different, a culinary experience and menu options you haven't had before in a pub, then I'd recommend the Church House Inn :) 👍

Excellent local seasonal produce, beautifully prepared, served with generous hospitality in an epic room. Amen 🙏

Such a good pub/restaurant - excellent food, beautiful interior, great service.

The Church House has a new chef patron - and Tim is a fantastic cook. I had one of the best meals of 2024 there last Friday night - and who should also be there that night but Mitch & Ben Tonks of the Sea Horse in Dartmouth - and the Rockfish chain. Tim changes the menu regularly and its always innovative and full of surprises. I think we are very lucky to have him running the pub, and clearly from the growing number of diners, his reputation is already growing around South Devon. He's worked at the Michelin starred St John in Clerkenwell in the past, and of course at the wonderful Sea Horse, so his credentials are immaculate. We live in the village, just 60 metres away, so Tim's arrival is saving us a fortune in taxi fares! Up there with the very best in the South Hams.

Well overpriced and very limited menu. Two of party had trout which was lukewarm and had to be sent back to be reheated. Sausages at over £2 each! I shall not return.

Great little village pub with restaurant which we believe has recently been taken over. Visited on a midweek night and relatively late so was quiet. Extremely friendly staff and also very welcoming locals who came to chat and made a fuss of our dogs. Food was excellent, because it was quiet got the opportunity to chat with the chef who is clearly very passionate and knowledgable and committed to cooking locally sourced seasonal food so the menu can change on a daily basis. I had crispy ox cheek starter and my partner had confit garlic we shared these as we struggle to decide what to have as actually we would have had all of the starter's. Squid with chickpeas for main for me it was a toss up between this and the veggie option which was courgettes and butter beans. Everything was absolutely delicious. For pud we shared a raspberry and almond custard, fresh raspberries, toasted almonds and the most delicious homemade cold vanilla custard, it was almost too pretty too eat, tasted even better than it looked.. I will most definitely be back

We had an excellent meal here on Sunday. The menu has a great mixture of things to suit all, with some really interesting choices. The food was all extremely well cooked and the staff were very friendly and flexible. This is definitely a cut above the average village pub!

I have eaten here twice now being local. I love the menu choices which change regularly and the wine menu is superb. Both meals I ate were cooked to perfection. We are lucky to have such a talented chef. Look forward to more.

Wonderful surroundings but horrendous food and service. Grossly over priced sunday lunch consisting of fatty cold beef, thin weak gravy, one yorkshire pudding, 2 roasted carrots and 3 roast potatoes with and the Side of greens was a plate of green luke warm wilted cabbage and also tried to charge £8 for 4 thin sausages for our daughter. Complaint to the manager was greeted with indifference however we did mamage to secure a reduction of the bill after a stern conversation. Such a shame as under previous owners the food as fantastic and well priced. We shall not be returning!

Cozy, great service and good food. A great option before heading to airport

A fabulous old pub, and next to an extraordinary church that's well worth a visit.

The chef in here ex Saint John In London and ex Seahorse In Dartmouth. It’s probably the best food that I’ve eaten in the last 10 years. Ask him for the monkfish or the beef with dripping or if you’re very very lucky, see if you can get him to make you the squid.

Hugely disappointed with the food, no protein at all in the vegetarian option and the lamb stew had no flavour. Very overpriced and not great having to order potatoes and vegetables separately. We won't go back and that's a shame as we are local.

Probably one of the worst meals of my life. Dry overcooked chicken, very hard roasted potatoes. Steak and kidney pie with no potatoes of any description. The only redeeming thing was perfectly cooked green beans. Would not want to go back.

Lovely Sunday lunch here , couldn't have asked for more. Great service and food. The pub is obviously very old and has an amazing interior. Tables are really well spaced , real fire and dog friendly. Loved it and prices are very fair. Highly recommended.

Great hospitality and great food

Had a fantastic evening with friends food and service fantastic.

We went back after being invited by friends who live locally. Was impressed the first time and was nice to go back. Food is really good and the owner makes some time to speak to you which is lovely. Can't wait to see them again and what a traditional cosy pub with good food. Good service what more could you want.

We had the best ever Sunday roast here, hubby says the ale was good too!

Absolutely superb meal at the Church House Inn last night, beautifully cooked and well presented food, one of the best "Pub" meals we have had, which was also excellent value. The staff were very welcoming and attentive, there is a lovely ambiance, helped by the log burning stove in this wonderfully historic building, set in a beautiful location. Well worth a visit.

A little gem deserving of all the praise. Charming candle lit 13th c. inn with a team that really care about offering a warm welcome. The food was a cut above normal pub grub...menu full of options, arrives promptly and was great quality cooking. Obviously very popular with the locals, who were equally welcoming.

Gorgeous, cosy, friendly, great food. I phoned and left a voicemail to book a last minute table here and the landlord rang back to confirm the booking and let me know how to safely get to the pub, and park! Loved that considering my need for planning! Arrived and walked in to the most beautiful gorgeous rustic village pub greeted by a friendly smile from the landlady. Very welcoming pub. The pub was nicely busy for a quiet January evening with the majority of tables taken up by friends, locals, families and also couples eating and drinking. The atmosphere was lovely… Two log burners were alight which kept it nice and cosy! We were served drinks and shown to our reserved table within 2 minutes of arriving. The food… just delicious!! I was over the moon to see the vegan options, of which I couldn’t choose between the peanut curry or mushroom stroganoff, I went with the latter and I wasn’t disappointed. Home cooked and flavoursome. Good sized portions, and the omnivores in the group were very pleased with their Beef Ragu, Salmon and also Pork steak! Followed by desserts .,, including a chocolate and cherry vegan brownie! I had a feeling this place was going to be a gem as I read the reviews, prior to booking… so I wasn’t disappointed! I highly recommend to anybody looking for some delicious home cooked food in the South Hams within the setting of a gorgeous 13th century inn!

Fantastic place, exactly how a pub should be. Food was delicious and the service superb. An absolute gem! Made our weekend away very special. Thank you so much x

Wow ! Booked Sunday lunch today, for party of 9 , absolute stunning church house inn , very warm welcome, service and food absolutely fabulous, can’t wait to return

This traditional pub is a true hidden gem, tucked away in a gorgeous sleepy chocolate box village. We loved it so much that we sought it out again after visiting earlier in the year. The huge Tudor (if it’s not Tudor it’s similar in style) oak banqueting hall that greets you is truly impressive. This building is fantastic! The bar is well stocked and the bar lady is fantastic and so welcoming. Then onto the food. Wow! Run by a husband and wife time, the home-cooked food is simply to die for! Beautifully cooked and good sized potions, you are in for a real treat! Be sure to book in advance though, as they do get busy. Highly recommended.

Upon recommendation from our air b&b host, we tried this pub. We managed to get a table as called ahead so I would recommend doing so as they get busy. The ambiance was lovely. The service was friendly and the home cooked produce did not disappoint. Unfortunately some items we wanted to sample they had run out of which was a shame. Hubby enjoyed their signature burger and I had the bisque which was lovely. The children enjoyed their pasta and f&c. We took our dog with us which wasn’t a problem.

My husband and I ate here while visiting family in the village. It is quite the most atmospheric and delightful old pub I have been in for a very long while. There were 2 wood burning stoves, making the place lovely and cosy, candles on all the tables and pretty lights above the bar. Service was excellent and the staff very welcoming. My husband had the pork dish and I had the chicken tikka masala. Both were very tasty, as were our puds of fruit crumble and custard, and peppermint ice cream. All in all it was a lovely evening and we shall definitely return.

It’s been a while since we've visited the Church House Inn, so decided to go for a meal last Saturday night and they didn't disappoint, the food was superb, the service was perfect and there was a relaxed ambience inside, clearly, they care about the quality of the food they serve and the comfort of their dining guests, it was refreshing to go somewhere that was more interested in value than shoehorning diners into every available space. If you're looking for good quality food served in a stress-free environment please visit this pub, we are certainly going back.

We came on this wonderful old pub purely by chance and consider ourselves very fortunate. This is a fascinating old building in a beautiful location and the service, staff and beer just perfect and we look forward to returning soon.

Went for a meal as we are staying nearby, what a fabulous and interesting pub . Ancient , set next to the church , this is such an unusual pub , it’s a delight to visit . The staff are friendly and then you move onto the food . Delicious and freshly cooked . Such a great experience, would highly recommend

A rainy Wednesday afternoon we were driving looking for somewhere we could eat undercover and there it was! The staff were very welcoming and very attentive. The menu is very good and the food gastronomic quality. I did go inside to visit the toilets as we were unable to sit inside due to covid restrictions. Its tastefully furnished and all was very clean. Heartily recommend.

Another wonderful village pub. 13th century with magnificent beams and panels. Log fires. Excellent Sunday roast. Charming waitress and waiter the latter who gallantly came to the rescue with a glass of water when my wife had a choking fit.

The pub is very well run with friendly staff. The food was fantastic and service very good. Definitely worth a visit.

Visited this lovely pub several times recently for Sunday lunch. Excellent food & friendly hospitality. Fantastic log fires making it cosy & warm on a cold wet February lunchtime. Highly recommended.

What an absolute gem!! we were recommended this little pub by family with tales of brilliant food and great hospitality.We were not disappointed.This was a fantastic experience, the food was excellent!! the staff were great!! and the pub itself was old, warm, cosy and welcoming. If you want to try something a little different then venture out this awesome pub!We loved it and will be back!:)

Just had Sunday lunch it was our first visit so we were unsure of what it was going to be like, but what a hidden gem all three of us cleared our plates. The pub has a lovely feel to it and the log fire was really welcome the service was good without being intrusive the cider was very thirst quenching. It may be slightly off the beaten track but well worth the effort..

Booked a table on Saturday evening for the Sunday, it is off the beaten track and down some narrow lanes but worth the visit. We both had the roast beef which was very good and came with plenty of veg and cauliflower cheese. We asked for extra gravy which wasn’t a problem and was really good, only downside was they had run out of sticky toffee pudding, other than that would definitely recommend.

Stumbled across this little gem online whilst looking for somewhere dog friendly near Totnes for Sunday lunch. Lots of very narrow country lanes to contend with on route and parking not brilliant but in my opinion worth it. We chose roast beef and it didn’t disappoint. Meat was cooked to perfection and was wonderfully tender and generous in portion. Roast potatoes and veg delicious with a bonus side of cauliflower cheese and lovely red wine gravy. If you didn’t want a Sunday roast there were other things on their menu to choose from. Little disappointed that they had sold the last syrup sponge pudding just before I’d ordered seeing that we were probably one of the first to order lunch but he ho a minute on the lips and all of that... Staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely return.

What a nice place. All the staff are friendly, approachable and welcoming, really making us feel at home. The meal was great too and good value.

We met friends here for Sunday lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the food.The usual choice of meats and a good selection of veg served with delicious gravy made our lunch time get together a treat. A lovely country pub in a small village......well worth a visit.

We found this charming inn by chance on the way out of Totnes. With two fidgety children wanting food, this was a perfect choice. Very welcoming and quality food.

We stated two nights in a lovely clean and comfortable room, great attention to detail, everything you could require. Had a fantastic breakfast and evening meal. Very welcoming landlord. John

Found this pub by accident, but can't wait to return! Stopped for a coffee and then decided to stay for lunch and another coffee! Wonderful food - so lovely to have something not from a pub chain! Delicious mackerel dish is to be recommended! Excellent value for money. Very friendly landlord.

John could have not been more welcoming when we arrived. We booked both of the rooms for a few days away with our mum. The pub is a beautiful old church house and the was cozy to sit by the fire and enjoy a pint or two.

My parents and I enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Church House Inn today. The menu was varied with a good selection of specials. We each had 2 courses and everything was very well cooked, well presented and very good value. The service was excellent and our host was friendly and welcoming.

I decided to try this establishment again after my last encounter with a rude member of staff to see if it was a one one off.

Visited for dinner on a Saturday night, basically this is one big room, heavily beamed, with a huge fireplace at the end, and a log burner along the front wall, so even on a chilly night it was warm and welcoming, food was excellent, staff were friendly and efficient. A couple of our party had the liver and onions, which was delicious, but maybe a bit too much gravy (a little on the plate and some in a jug may be better) but that's a minor niggle, would go back next time we're in the area.

I called into this pub on Monday evening and was greeted by a beautifully old pub that oozed character and charm, unfortunately it’s a shame the same can’t be said for the barmaid. As I walked in she looked up from her book while sat at the bar and begrudgingly got up to serve me a pint, al the while making me feel as if I’d been an imposition to her.

Whilst on a short break away with our two (not so well behaved) dogs, we had been out walking for the morning and decided to try and have a meal in the lovely garden area. Went in to pick up menus and the lovely ladies said it would be best to sit indoors, in case it rains. I explained the situation about our two dogs (they don't like other dogs so much) but they insisted we come sit inside, sit at a table set up in the corner, away from other dogs and even get them some treats! Lucky they didn't catch sight of any other dogs and were well behaved and we got to enjoy the best meal out in peace and quiet! Delicious and great customer service- can't beat it!

I visited Church House Inn very sadly to attend a wake. Despite these circumstances I was deeply impressed by the level of service and genuine kindness the staff showed to ensure that we had a pleasant experience at this pub.

Had enjoyable family meal here during recent holiday. This pub dates back to the 13th century and has great character, with old beams and a huge fire place. I would visit it again for the interior alone. The pub is in the village of Harberton next to an old 14th/15th century church. The staff were very pleasant and the beer and food were good. Rump of lamb course was excellent and my family were raving about the chocolate brownie dessert. I had the rhubarb and summer fruits pavlova (please add cream to this dish and then you would have a real winner). Good veggie options as well (Brazilian veggie curry good according to the veggies in the family). Recommended.

Don't let pubs like this disappear!

Just returned from a two night stay at church house inn. Everyone made us really welcome, very dog friendly. The room was very clean, the meals in the hotel are freshly prepared and good value for money. Sunday evening John also opens up the pizza oven and serves various pizzas in a relaxed atmosphere. I would recommend a stay at church house inn, the location is ideal for traveling to Totnes, Dartford and surrounding area. One thing to note the roads around the village are narrow.

booked for family of 3 (with buggy) plus two grand parents. lovely warm welcome including when booking - excellent food. starters very tasty and generous portions - mains, 3 of us had lamb with bubble and squeak and a right red wine and mint sauce - tasted great and lots of succulent lamb - one of us had fish medley which they really enjoyed - couldn't comment on the deserts as too full - highly recommend to anyone.

Searching for that "proper" pub and this ticks all the boxes. Wonderful ancient property where bar hasn't become a "restaurant" whilst serving good food. Lovely courtyard garden. Very pleasant landlord who gave us the history. We shall return.

Nice village pub. My friends and I stoped by on our way back home for lunch and we weren’t disappointed.

Love the pizza here from the wood fired oven. Delicous! A fun atmosphere and great value. Will go back!

We had a pre-concert dinner for four and we all chose the same dish. Lamb rump with Bubble and Squeak. Absolutely delicious £14.95 pretty reasonable, it came with a nice selection of vegetables which were cooked just right. Desserts were alittle more pricey at £5.95 but were nicely presented and tasty too. Service was quick, friendly and efficient. Everything you could want for a great dinner.

My husband and I stayed here for 1 night, we had a very cosy, clean and comfortable room. We also had dinner in the pub which was delicious. Simple food done extremely well. The pub is beautifully cosy with two roaring wood burners. Would definitely return.

I made a return visit to this pub on Tuesday with my wife as we love the food so much here, the chefs are very talented and it’s always great grub. This topped with a roaring fire at one end the gorgeous old building makes it a great retreat in winter and you always receive a warm welcome from the owner.

This was recommended to me when staying nearby. I had a great starter of soup and a lamb main. All was hot, tasty and served on hot plates. Just what I needed!!!

We visited this pub on a freezing cold Sunday.We were greeted warmly and soon offered drinks and given a menu at a table close to a blazing woodburner.The interior of this ancient pub is magnificent, complemented by the decor, all adding to the comfortable atmosphere.

We live in the South Hams, but had never ventured into Harberton - we've missed out. Approaching this medieval longhouse on an autumn evening, its line of fairy-lights against its huge stained doors and whitewashed walls caught us in its spell at first sight. The carpeted open plan interior, oak beams and roaring wood-burners make it very homely, together with the fact over a dozen villagers crowded the bar area!

Excellent service in, I'm pleased to call, our local village pub, dating back to the 13thC. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and very cosy and welcoming with the wood burners blazing. Large, varied menu with plenty to choose from and to satisfy all palates. Good portion sizes too so couldn't manage dessert! Great choice of beers, spirits and wines too.

A very old building but a very lovely atmosphere when you walk in! It is like walking back in time but not when served!! Lovely friendly staff, very helpful and the food was excellent. Well worth a visit if in or around Totnes.

A very nice Inn situated next to the Harberton Church. We were told that the Inn was built to accommodate the builders of the church, serve the food and ale. The Inn was ran by munches.

I've known this pub for a few years under different landlords. My partner and I needed somewhere to stay recently near Totnes and the only room we could find was at the Church House. A good choice.

This pub has been my local for 26 years and always a favourite providing beer and food through washing machine floods, powercuts, different landlords and seven different houses, (including one in France- still called it my local). MLW and her mother followed me and the little dog into the pub last night for gourmet burger/ pork loin / lamb rump all very nice with excellent service and no leftovers for the little dog nor room for pudding.

We had a lovely experience eating a great dinner with perfect recommendations of wine. Very friendly staff and owner paying attention and being very service minded. We highly recommend this local pub.

Sunday lunch (again), fully booked and I can taste why, the tenderest lamb ever, perfect gravy (recipe please John), light fluffy Yorkshire pudding etc etc. Perfect thanks!

Stopped here on our way home and decided to have lunch. A good choice of main meal roasts. I went for the beef whilst my husband had the lamb shoulder. Didn't take long to come out - was hot and wonderful. My husband reckoned it was the best lamb he'd had! I'd already looked at the dessert menu, but was too full to indulge. Very friendly staff and had a great pint of real ale. Would definitely recommend.

This place is absolutely fantastic! The pub is about 800 years old and has a brilliant atmosphere. We stayed for 3 nights in one of the two beautiful rooms. The rooms are spacious and very well furnished. The bed is really comfortable and the shower is brilliant.

Loved this establishment and would really like to return if in area again. Room very comfortable, food (dinner and breakfast) were delicious. Host and staff (two young ladies in the restaurant) were very helpful and extremely friendly. Loved the quiet little English village too, but still only 10 minutes from Totnes. Would highly recommend.

My Family called in today for a Sunday roast while my son was down to visit and as I've been here before we decided to call again. The gentleman behind the bar was friendly and engaging and knowledgeable about the pub and it's history sorted our drinks and left us to peruse the menu. We decided to all go for the Sunday roasts and we weren't disappointed the food was exceptionally well presented and brilliantly cooked. We fortunately saved room for desert as there are some tempting items. I recommend the churos. We had a wonderful time and will certainly return for a third visit. Highly Recommend

After a 6 hour journey to Devon, we were more than ready for our meal and Church House did not disappoint. We had booked for 11 people and I would recommend the pork belly - absolutely delicious and service was excellent considering there was a crowd of us.

On a sunny Saturday afternoon in early August, I arrived at this pub after a two mile walk in hot sunshine, gasping for a pint of Devon ale. The ancient front door was bolted against me, and a large sign on the door announced that closing time was 2.30. But the time was only 2.25. No other pub within walking distance. Would it really break the bank to pay bar staff to stay on for an extra 35 minutes on a sunny weekend at the height of summer? This would be an infinitely more sensible closing time at the height of the tourist season. Really disappointed at this (lack of) welcome!

Two of us went in on spec quite late on a Friday night. Place was packed with all the tables appearing filled & bar full too. They managed to produce a table for us & after an excellent pint, we chose a very good three course meal from a really interesting menu. Always a good sign when you have to shortlist your choices.Wine list was also good & service superb as usual. This place is the real deal. Definitely recommend it.

Out of the way pub with great food and service. Well worth a visit to experience this gem of a restaurant.

Pretty village and very historical pub. Tables are comfortably spaced out. We have been here a couple of times and the owner and staff are very friendly and enthusiastic.The beer choices include some excellent local beers and the house wines are good quality, although pricey by the glass. The menu is quite extensive and imaginative and the food itself was of a pretty good standard. Overall an enjoyable evening and recommended.

We had dinner & a lunch during a recent visit to the lovely village of Harberton. The owner (John) is a convivial host who works hard to please his guests. The chef, Sasha, prepares excellent food, perfectly cooked and well presented in generous portions. Our evening mains of lamb & chicken were cooked to perfection. Equally our lunches of fish & chips and sandwiches were delicious and served in the sunny garden. The desserts are very good and the blueberry & lemon creme brulee was exceptional.Thank you & well done.

Went to church house inn for B&B beautiful old building lovely welcome from the landlord very friendly. Really nice room we were given a key so could come and go as we pleased. It was gorgeous weather so we were offered breakfast in the garden which was really lovely. We would go back again .

Booked here for Sunday Lunch on our way back from a night away with parents. As we went in we felt we could have made a bad choice. The weather was lovely. The pub was very quiet. Yes, it has limited outside space to drink and eat, but it was Fathers Day. About 3 tables eating. Was it going to disappoint? No, fortunately not. The welcome was good and we were shown to table and menus given. Menu offers 3 different roasts and about half a dozen other mains. A good enough choice.2 of us went for Roast Lamb, one for Chicken and one for Beef. Vegetables came out separately.All was really enjoyed. Good portion sizes. The Lamb I had was excellent. Nice Ice creams were enjoyed including an unusual Cinnamon Crunch. Such a pity the place lacked a bit of atmosphere, as it's well worth a visit.

The host was good, the staff were good, the food was good (we returned 3 nights running)Everyone welcomed us and created a lovely warm atmosphereWe will/would go back again and again,Whole-heartedly recommend to visitors in the area, well worth the narrow country lanes journey.

A friend and I were visiting the area and while on our way back to Salcombe last Monday( 22nd) we happened to chance upon this establishment tucked away next to the church in a quaint little village, The pub itself is an old building full of character and charm, the staff are very welcoming and and friendly. Good beers and great conversation thank you for making us feel so welcome.

Our first visit to the Church House Inn and we will go back. Saturday lunchtime, early. We both had the burger which we enjoyed and the chips were very nice. It is a beautiful pub and has obviously had a good deal spent on it. I think it would be lovely later in the summer to be able to sit outside.

There were two at the bar and a couple about to order when we arrived. The pub was empty when we left at 9pm. There was no wine list - "we are changing things around" - four bottles were brought to the table and we chose from the labels. We ordered antipasta and whitebait to start. Just okay, but that was it. We asked for bread with the antipasta, the response was astonishment but some was found and defrosted.The mains were a large sliced chicken breast stuffed with tasteless black pudding and smothered in a wodge of cool thick gravy. My wife's vegetarian pie was served with coleslaw and new potatoes, both mixed with a mayonnaise she would rather not have had.Enough. We paid our £62 and left picking up a couple of small dog treats from the bar as we left. Previous reviews we read had been good, perhaps it was the Chefs night off, however we were surprised by the complete lack of atmosphere and the very ordinary food we were served.Parking is not that easy either.

This pub goes straight to the top of the list!It is the most authentic feeling pub I've ever been in! It is a 13th century inn, the bar and restaurant are one large old hall with original timber beams and panelled walls. The decor has been tastefully done and is understated, the large old fireplace is still there (now full of logs and wood burner).The staff are all very good, knowledgable and friendly. The food was really really good! The menu was full of great sounding good and between us we got a real mix of traditional pub food and gastro style food. Everything was cooked perfectly and was incredibly tasty. Good choice of drinks. Parking can be tight but there is space at the front of the pub and the rear (there's a tight gap round the side of the pub for the brave and you can drive around if not)In the last few weeks I have been to the Cott Inn and Turley Corn Mill. This one beats them both hands down for me. It's not fine dining atmosphere but the food is second to none. Fantastic.

Beautiful building, tasty food with a menu that's a bit more interesting and diverse than standard pub grub and a warm friendly owner. Big emphasis on local produce.

We had a family gathering here with mum. Most of us had the roast (3 different choices) and generally enjoyed the meal. The meat was very good, but the vegetables were so-so - with limited choice (no parsnips or swede). The roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings were both under par. Desserts were very enjoyable. The pricing was a little above average for pubs in the area. Service was very good, and the atmosphere very good too, very welcoming. Parking is a bit constrained, but we were lucky on this occasion.

First time back here in rather a long time and well worth the trip out from Torbay for a birthday meal. Nice spacious bar area with plenty of room between tables and a great log fire at the end. As others have said "a great little true country pub". The meals were superb and brilliantly cooked and my only criticism would be that they were slightly pricey compared to other local pubs, but not excessively so. Well worth visiting just for the experience in a world where Sky Sports TV and packed dining areas are becoming increasingly the norm. Not to be missed.

It's like being in a medieval hall, it is a medieval hall! One room, authentic beams, an eight hundred year old wooden wall, no concessions to the sixteenth century. We had Sunday lunch, roast beef of old England, perfect Yorkshire pudding, wonderful gravy, horseradish etc, like perfect home cooking. Charming waitress. Lovely puds as well. What more could you ask for.

Hier kann man nichts verkehrt machen. In diesem traditionellen englischen pub aus dem 13. Jahrhundert stimmt natürlich das flair als auch die Qualität des Essens. Freundlicher service und Hunde sind auch willkommen. Wer auf top Essen steht, sollte hier vorbei schauen.

Lovely welcome , good food! We wanted cauliflower cheese which wasn't on the menu and were told to call ahead next time we were coming and if they could cook it they would - excellent service !

We have not been to this pub for some time, but had a lovely evening meal. The staff were all very helpful and efficient. The owner was very friendly and made us feel welcome. The food was very good. A traditional pub menu but a cut above normal pub food in my opinion. Starters of whitebait starter; fish goujons; soup were all as good as you could wish for. Mains of steak; fish and chips and a chicken dish were also first rate. Highly recommended for very good qulaity pub food. The beer was also very well kept and served.