Church House Inn in South Hams

The best smash-burger I've ever tasted. In an amazing 13th Century building. In a quiet village in Devon. Most unexpected. The rest of the food for our small party was excellent. The server very accommodating of my elderly parents. Locals too. Ignore churlish comments about the pricing; food this good should cost a little bit extra. I'm surprised the place isn't booked out every weekday, let alone weekend. Eating here is a must.

My son booked us in for a meal for mother's day. The menu wasn't extensive but catered for all. Front of house staff were polite, friendly and professional, the food was amazing! Well done to the chef. Definitely will be returning.

Really interesting menu and beautiful cooking the chef knows his stuff the wine list was great and the building is unique and very special a wonderful experience I’d like to eat my way through the whole menu!

Nice country pub, in-fact it’s one of our locals. It’s a real shame the new landlord has turned it into overpriced restaurant. Now by far the most expensive pub in the area. If you want to buy a meal you have to pay extra for the vegetables and chips on the side making it outrageously expensive. The bar snacks are also overpriced for what you get. Yes the price of drinks has gone up too, London prices to match the food. So a pint of ale for instance is somewhere in the region of £5.90. If you want half a pint of Ale it will cost £3.10. I was told by the landlord yesterday this was to take into account the washing up of half glass in the dish washer.

Over priced food, London prices on the beers to match, add 20p extra if you want half a pint, which is considered washing up tax. £3.10 for half a pint of Ale! You can’t be serious!

Wow! This was an amazing treat - a birthday dinner for four. The Inn itself is so atmospheric: fourteenth century architecture, blazing fires, candlelit tables and the warmest of welcomes as you enter. Tim Blanchard's hand-written menu is so thoughtfully put together and caters for all tastes. We enjoyed beautiful starters [I didn't share any of my mackerel and fennel salad - too delicious to part with] and mains of scouse [the very best inside and outside Liverpool], confit of trout, and pork chops from the Specials Menu. Pear sorbet, damson ice-cream ... a wonderful experience from the get-go. Can't rate it highly enough. *****

A fantastic find. An historic inn, which is quite incredible in itself but more importantly the food and atmosphere were really great. I can’t recommend it more.

Beautiful old pub, full of charm. Located in a tiny village outside of Totnes. Be aware if the parking lot is full outside of the pub you can park at the village hall. The roads are very narrow around the village so take care!

Very interesting menu mostly exquisitely executed. Clearly everything home made . Doesn't have a kids menu but they seemed happy to accommodate a slightly picky 7 year old. Pork scatchings were genuinely incredible. Stuffed pig trotter tasty and intense. Pro Schnitzel huge but very tasty. If you want a big standard pub or chain pub this isn't the place for you, if you want really good interesting food in an ancient unique location then this is well worth a trip.....

Pretty spot for a drink and absorb the ole worlde charm of this charming pub!!

Triumphant. It is your solemn duty to eat here if you've got any interest in incredible food and find yourself within an hour and a half of Haberton. Fantastic service; delicious, unpretentious, generous plates; plates of sausages served as a side dish. Eat here.

This is the second time we have visited. First time back in September, and then yesterday during storm Daragh. I don't often write reviews because a place has to be either exceedingly good or exceeding bad. As much as I know this place will gain a reputation worthy of the food and service and therefore make future bookings difficult, this place totally deserves it. If you want something a little out of the ordinary that you won't find elsewhere then this is the place. The menu changes daily and the chef knows his stuff and puts out some ballsy dishes. Last night was Devilled Chicken hearts for a starter followed by oven roasted pork chop. Previous visit also had a pork chop but with a rendered pig's trotter (sadly no actual trotter). The OH had celeriac soup and Baked Stinking Bishop. Desserts were also home made and individual. Poached quince on clotted cream. Front of house was young Rachel. Very professional, very pleasant and very attentive (also very attractive). She was also very engaging, happy to chat about food and what not. She also had an excellent understanding of the chef's dishes. This makes such a difference and this place deserves to be popular. I really can't sing their praises enough. It's just a shame we have to come all the way from Kent! We will never not come here all the time it is as it is. Value wise, it's not cheap but it's affordable it if you want a lovely meal in a beautiful and authentic setting. Well done team (just remember to always find space for us).

Stunning place, and amazing food

Another fantastic visit to The Church House Inn! It is such a special place, in a wonderful setting with a great atmosphere, made all the better by Tim’s great cooking and menu choices. Thank you and we’ll be back soon.

Special place. Historic building, tiny village, beautiful setting, talented chef. Yes please.

We have known this totally unique pub for many years & the recent new owners & chef have carried on the excellent reputation. The weather was atrocious when we visited & despite the pub being very quiet for a Sunday lunchtime the roaring wood burner, food & charming lady who greeted us made up for a very wet & cold day. Lovely to see customers bringing their dogs in.

Amazing venue - very cosy old pub, games room with pool table at one end and a large dining room/bar. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere for us out-of-towners. Delicious, proper gastro food. Well kept beers. Just beware parking in the local area is an adventure!

Google has this down as a hotel, but we visited it as a restaurant - and what a restaurant it was! We heard they had a new chef owner and they did a fantastic job, with some delicious food. I had the pork chop accompanied with some cavallo nero, and this was lovely, although my own highlight was the mash I ordered on the side - this was splendid and so tasty to the point I wished I had a whole bowl of it! A really lovely meal in the Devon countryside, we'd strongly recommend.

We came here to eat on a recommendation about ten days ago and were not disappointed. The place has a lovely traditional feel and manages to act as both a pub and an excellent restaurant, something that's quite hard to find these days. The food was superb, both starters and mains, with some great twists on traditional pub food. The steak and kidney pudding and chicken pie in particular were wonderful. We wish the new chef owner the best of luck with this venture - local people and visitors are very lucky that the Church House Inn exists!

Outstanding food - beautifully crafted by chef Tim who has come from St John in London and The Seahorse in Dartmouth. Glorious, real dishes, full of flavour and craftsmanship. Carefully sourced ingredients and a cracking wine list. Sublime candlelit ambiance in a 13th century pub, with excellent service. Go before it’s too booked up to get in!

Delicious food. Great service… even some surprise live music. Perfect Sunday.

Came here for Sunday lunch and was totally blown away. Beautiful location and building. Amazing service and food! Great ethos as everything is seasonal and local. Will definitely be back!

A perfect spot for a very delicious lunch with excellent friendly service. Each and every dish was of the highest quality and clearly prepared with love and care. Book now to avoid disappointment as this will no doubt soon be a very hot spot ! Dishes we ate and didn't leave a scrap were: Picked sardines with chicory Tomatoes and lovage Crispy Rabbit legs with aioli Steak and Kidney pudding John Dory with caponata Greens Potatoes Lemon sorbet All washed down with a local IPA and a Dao white wine. Do yourself a favour and book now :)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.