Cornish Arms in West Devon

We visit the Cornish Arms from time to time and it seems to be even better each time. The service is efficient, friendly and thoughtful and seems very natural. The restaurant is comfortable and the tables close together but not cramped. We tend for visit for the Sunday lunch which is delicious: well cooked, well presented and just the right-sized portions. Today we had the pork which has two different cuts both juicy and cooked perfectly. The sides are made and presented beautifully and theres even extra gravy! There’s a wide range of drinks as you’d expect from a pub. Dog-owners are seated in the bar area. The whole experience is just lovely and great value for money.

Food was amazing! Customer service was lovely, friendly staff. Did not wait long for our food to arrive and we were not disappointed food was delicious! And good value for money too! Wasn't expensive at all.

Beautiful Sunday lunch. We had the roast sirloin with brisket of beef and slow braised ox cheek. Lovely pub, great staff and service, fabulous food. I would highly recommend and we are definitely going back!

If you’re ever anywhere near Tavistock in Devon, go to the Cornish Arms in West Street… absolutely superb! My roasted loin of cod with a dill bernaise sauce in a peppercorn bisque was unbelievable and the accompanying chips were possibly the best I’ve ever had! Whilst I can’t personally verify, my wife enthused equally about her fillet of moorland beef! Our main courses were so good, I almost forgot to mention our starters, which were a ham hock scotch egg and a duck liver pate with candied hazelnuts and toasted brioche respectively, both wonderful. They came second in the Gastro Pub Awards this year, but I struggle to believe they didn’t win! And, by the way, the service is also excellent!

Arrived 5mins before open through open door was told in a very condescending manner we’re not open yet. !! Made to feel very uncomfortable. Won’t be returning.

Wow the food was out of this world. Staff so attentive , service great. Can't wait to go again. We only had a main course and coffee but the portions were just the right size.

The four of us enjoyed excellent meals and - although we were worried to see speakers on the wall - a totally peaceful, muzak-free experience. What a pleasure! Thank you.

Service is always friendly and efficient, food is very good quality. Gastropub menu. It’s often very busy in the evenings and at the end of the week so best to book. We have stayed overnight before and the room was great. Sometimes we’ve just popped in for a drink. Steak was excellent, fish and chips and a very good soufflé for pudding. An excellent local pub

Food excellent and friendly staff. Defo return.

The food we had last night was honestly some of the best food I've ever had. From start to finish we were blown away with the quality and flavour. Even the crockery and tableware compliments the style of the food. We decided to stay to complete the evening and I'm so pleased we did. Beautiful linens and decor. We will definitely be returning and thanks to all staff for an incredible stay.

Had a beautiful Sunday roast lunch, we travelled from Exeter to Tavistock to try the roast and it did not disappoint, we heard it had amazing reviews and we would give it 5/5 too. Everything was full of flavour, loads of pork and beef served, I’d only say it’s a pity the sticky toffee pudding isn’t very photogenic as it looks more like a beef burger, with a roast caramelised parsnip on top and the butterscotch sauce looks like lard, thank goodness it tasted incredible, not bad at all£65 for two courses with 2 cokes. We would definitely return

Easter Sunday lunch. Excellent quality food, friendly staff, great choice of food (not too much as in some places). Not a fan of dogs in where I’m eating, especially when they start to fight! Maybe they’re not allowed in the actual restaurant area, we were in the bar to be fair.

We were staying in the area and went for dinner here. Absolutely fantastic! One of the best fish and chips we ever had. The dessert was delightful. Excellent service, too! We'll certainly come back.

Visited for lunch. Amazing experience. We both had the pulled beef arancini to start. This has an amazing effect on me: it actually lowered my heart rate. Honestly, I felt overcome with a calmness that was beatific. The main course was roast beef/ brisket. Again, amazing. My other half had pork which, by all accounts was fantastic. A large gin and tonic to start. A large glass of montepulciano to accompany the beef and my other half had a beer. £84. Superb

We stayed here for one night and had an evening meal on our way to Cornwall. What a lovely place, the room was so comfortable with a super king size bed and a huge bathroom with walk in shower and a free standing copper bath. We had an evening meal and boy what a real treat that was. My wife had beef brisket and cheese croquettes with Jalapeno mayo, this was rich and tasty. I had a Venison ragu raviolo with parmesan and a bone marrow and parsley sauce which was light but packed a meaty punch. For mains I had Roasted saddleback pork chop with gentlemans relish and hispi cabbage, the pork was so soft and flavoursome, the hispi cabbage had a slight char and was delicious My wife had the Venison loin with beetroot tartar and pommes anna. all wonderfully cooked and sublime I then had a lovely sticky toffee pudding with banoffee icecream, all this was washed down with a lovely Portugese Alvarinho. After a relaxed sleep we were treated to a hearty breakfast all done with the same attention to detail that we had the night before and served by a very pleasant guy. This is definitely a place to recommend if you want a gourmet treat but without all the stuffiness of most high end restaurants

That was some, if not the best food I’ve had in the SW. Just so good. Room was awesome, staff were great. What more can you want.

We booked well in advance, so it’s not as if we were walk in’s. Starter & drinks arrived in good time and were very nice. But then we waited well over 1/2hr for our main course. People around us had received 2 courses during our wait. I’m guessing it was sat on the pass during that that time. I had pork, it wasn’t as good as I’d expected. Carrots were tasteless, pork a little tough. The only star on the plate was the crackling. So disappointed - unlikely to promote or return. When asked if we were happy and I commented that i wasnt, a mere brush off comment of “I’ll inform the chef”. Not good enough folks

You know you are in for a good evening when, instead of trying to flog you a round of drinks before you have barely sat down, the waiter says, 'Here's the menu, you make yourselves comfortable, and I'll be back in a minute or two to see if there is anything you would like.' The three of us had different starters, different main courses and different puddings. Everything was great. Not the cheapest, but a lovely evening.

Excellent lunch with service from people who clearly enjoyed their work. Very tasty food, well presented. Value for money.

It was very quiet on arrival, which raised a concern. However, once we got the table and menu from the waitress..... No Problem. Service was fantastic. Food was served fresh, hot, and looked amazing before we touched it. This visit was unplanned, but the next one will be booked in advance as its so good

Evening meal for 4!! Great food, awesome service!! Well worth it 👌👌

Fabulous food and great, friendly service. From booking to eating everything was spot on. They welcomed my dog too. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and you can still book a table in there. The chips are to die for. Thank you for a lovely family gathering. See you again.

I've been here a few times when down that way. Food is always amazing. Great options. The ravioli and cod were bit winners for us! Friendly bar manager too!

Food was out of this world and cannot recommend highly enough! The pub itself is beautiful, warm and inviting. The staff friendly and very attentive. I just wished we lived locally...we live nearly 2 hours away....but if we are in the area again,we will definitely be returning! The photos do not do the food justice

Had a delicious lunch today with a friend. Excellent service, would definitely recommend and will be going back. Lovely place for a celebration.

The food is very special at this friendly pub in the centre of Tavistock. All of the courses were of an exceptionally high standard. Far above what you would normally get in a pub. The fish and chips were superb and very different from most restaurant offerings. The cooking team clearly knows what it is doing. Thoroughly deserves its Michelin Bib Gourmand. Highly recommended.

Impeccable. The Cornish Arms is a wonderful establishment. I've eaten here a number of times and will always come back for the food, which is always incredible. Having stayed recently, the experience surpassed my high expectations. The team will brighten the dullest of days and the rooms are absolutely on point.

Overnight stay in this lovely friendly pub. Beautiful room with a huge bathroom including a copper bath. Large comfortable bed and lots of lovely finishing touches such as fresh milk for tea/coffee. Didn’t eat here as we went to the ‘sister’ pub The Blacksmiths (fantastic) but came back afterwards for drinks. Group of us sat around two tables enjoying drinks and some laughter while being looked after by the fantastic staff. In fact every member of staff was friendly and helpful. Fab breakfast the following morning. Will definitely return.

Just returned from a one night stay with dinner reservation. while we have dined before we had not stayed, the room was excellent with great touches. The bed was extremely comfortable and we have a great nights sleep. Dinner was excellent loved all the meals we had, I absolutely loved my starter of the onion soup it was fabulous. The best Cornish breakfast as well! Most importantly is the excellent service received by every staff member, It was a wonderful evening and stay! Thank you all x

When you arrive at The Cornish Arms, Tavistock on a busy Saturday evening and realise you managed to book The Cornish Arms in Padstow by mistake (don’t ask!) you could be forgiven in thinking that your Saturday evening was about to go downhill. That was until the legend, Steve managed to squeeze us in to a table in the bar area. What followed was the most delicious meal. Every course was served by friendly staff and presented immaculately. Both of us loved every course. I can’t recommend The Cornish Arms (Tavistock!) enough.

My wife's birthday meal, lovely attentive Staff, wonderful meal, and priced just right. My 7 year old is a huge seafood fan and loves watching Rick Stein programs with us as a family. He was super excited even sucking the prawn heads like he's seen Rick do! We had prawns mackerel pate and deviled liver to start, 2 pondicherry currys, and the lad had the squid, all lovely. I didn't catch the names of our two servers, but they were both lovely and informative, and I would definitely come back. Thank you for all lovely meal.

We had a meal here and all aspects of it were five stars. We didn't stay so can't judge the rooms.

Fabulous food and service. Really rare these days to have both. Great to see the new award too, well done to the team. Highly recommend you visit.

This place is impeccable! The food is next to none!!! I had the scotch egg for starters the other day and I was blown away by how amazing it was!!! I've never had anything like it in my life! The chef deserves a medal!

A great stay. Lovely rooms with inclusive cooked breakfast of excellent quality. The Inn is central with on site parking. Foofdat lunch or dinner is varied and locally sourced. Highly recommend.

Really beautifully decked out. Fantastic open fire. All the staff were so helpful and efficient. We didn’t eat there but were very tempted when we saw the other patrons dishes turning up - the food looked delicious. We will definitely return . Nice and clean...

ate here, not stayed .food is very good but very expensive. alot of money for steak 6oz no sides and chips, sides where extra 33pound ??? something doesn't add up .paying for bread rolls as well slightly ott Nice place but probably won't go again like value for my money .

Love this place. Food is fantastic

Absolutely fabulous as usual x Amazing curry, something I don’t normally choose but was drawn in with fabulous flat bread and yogurt side…that really doesn’t do it justice ! Hubby had an amazing burger….but again we couldn’t resist the croquettes..haha thank you !

New Years Eve meal. I was very surprised to get a table on new years eve as I'd left it late to book somewhere. Was thrilled to get a table and the food and service did not disappoint. I had the pate to start and the chicken curry for my main. Both were lovely, the chicken curry was delicious and one of the best curries I've ever had. I did have a dessert of pear and apple trifle but I really didn't need it as I was full but this was also very good . Service was excellent. Will definitely be back .

Atmosphere was good, the staff were very friendly and the food was superb. I had the raviolo, the ox cheek then the chocolate and salted caramel delice and it was faultless. Can’t wait to visit again.

Nice place but ridiculously overpriced drinks and arrogant management, nothing special but think they can over charge for drinks as there are few alternatives in Tavistock, go over the road to Wetherspoons, a shame because they accept dogs but have the arrogance of being overpriced and thinking that it's some kind of ' special place but it's not

Wonderful food and service with lots of choice from a great menu. Two of our group had the Venison which was cooked to perfection and two of us had the slow cooked beef .

Excellent food and service We thought drinks were a little expensive. Very limited parking and not keen on the ambiance. Very noisy difficult to hold a conversation. However the Food was superb

Firstly the food is absolutely amazing though not cheap. The staff are very polite and can’t do enough to make your dining experience the best it can be. The rooms are so nice especially if you have one of the big rooms with the freestanding baths. Location is fab right in the centre of Tavistock and only a cpl of miles and you are deep on Dartmoor. All in all perfect

No need to review this place. Nothing here to dislike .. everything as it should be as always.

Not only is the food faultless (amazing vegan options) the staff know exactly how to make a solo female diner feel safe and welcome. The fire was blazing, the music not too loud, the service considerate and helpful. I really enjoyed my first solo meal...

Very tasty and crispy beer battered haddock, chips and minted mushy peas. However, the sauce provided was not very tasty. I would have preferred tartare sauce. Service was excellent. Staff were friendly. The pub had a cosy ambience.

We went for lunch on a weekday, so the place was not packed and service was prompt and friendly. The fish and chips were excellent. The batter was crispy covering nicely cooked fish. Chips were tasty, mushy peas ok. A family member had the burger...

Amazing lunch there. As one would expect from a very well recommended restaurant.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here. Food was great as it was on our previous visits. Beef roast was superb and the soufflé was outstanding. Service was very good and friendly.

My hubby and I have just spent 2 nights at The Cornish Arms and it was absolutely stunning! Tavistock is a super quaint Devon town and everything you need for a comfortable stay is right there at The Cornish Arms. Our room was beautiful and...

Lovely cosy pub. Friendly staff, log burner, very dog friendly & amazing food. Fine dining & super wine choice.

An overnight stay and dinner in a beautiful room with very comfy bed. Very kind, friendly and professional team. Delicious food, fresh local, and beautfully presented. Always a joy to visit. The Cornish Arms is a gem of a place, our favourite get away. Thanks...

Was are first time here but the other couple we went with visited many times food was excellent maybe a 3 star is low but the service was so poor 1 good waitress rest all running around like headless chickens after being seated had to...

We've eaten here before for lunch and it was so good so we booked for evening this time. Unfortunately it was a busy event in Tavistock and absolutely rammed with people. Hoping for respite from the crowds we arrived at Cornish Arms to find it...

Excellent meal again, this was our second visit to the area and wanted to try out the Cornish Arms again. Lovely meal including an Aranchini and a Risollo cep mushroom starter, followed by two perfectly cooked rare Venison fillets and a great bottle of Montelpoluciano....

Simply amazing food, lovely atmosphere and attentive service. Soufflé to finish the evening was just the best ever.

Jacob the bar tender makes a great pint and delivers great service with a nice attitude and a grin

great pub with outstanding food, went there with my family on Sunday night and we had full menu and choices. Great atmosphere for a Sunday and service was very good. Traditional food with some nice twists and options

Great food, dog friendly and great service. Thank you!

One of the best meals I have had in a long time. Fabulous food: I had duck liver parfait, a 12oz Dexter sirloin and a chocolate parfait. Wine list interesting and service impeccable and friendly. Finally not as expensive as we expected. All in all...

The rooms are really comfy with a rainfall shower in the ensuite bathroom. Bathrobes and toiletries are provided. The bar and waiting staff are really friendly and they serve an excellent selection of beer and wine. The food is superb. I had egg yolk raviolo, followed by lamb belly and devilled kidneys, then the raspberry soufflé for dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious, but my only niggle would be that I had barely put my cutlery down after finishing my starter and the waitress was at my table wanting to clear it. I'm all for attentive service, but I prefer a couple of minutes after finishing a course before the plates are cleared. Breakfast was really tasty too, with plenty to choose from. I was still full from the night before so I just went for the full Cornish. All in all a great place to stay and eat. Its a shame I live 350 miles away or I'd be eating here all the time!

Lovely pub. Great food and nice rooms.

The best meal out. Not the first time we've been but consistently the best meal out and excellent service too

Had a lovely overnight stay at the Cornish Arms, Lovely room, excellent food, to finish off the stay a lovely breakfast.

Stayed Sunday night in the mallard room, the room was perfect, incredibly clean and all of the little touches were so well thought out we were made to feel very special. Every member of staff was attentive and nothing was too much trouble for them,...

Excellent service excellent food. It is not cheap, but the price reflects the quality of the food and the service. Comfortable and not packed close to fit in as many tables as possible. My only criticism is that it may be a little bright in there and less "intimate" than other places. But if you want a great meal with an excellent menu, this is the place to go..

Lovely room, amazing food, staff were all great, will definitely be back.

Always the best, service amazing, portions brilliant. Only the highest quality and execution time after time. Been coming here for years. Sunday roast is outstanding! We never leave hungry! Highly recommend

It's a bit too pretentious for me and therefore overpriced and a pass. I live in Tavistock and used to frequent once or twice a month but rarely for dinner. The last time I visited was the final straw so to speak. I walked in...

If you are looking for basic pub food this is the wrong place to go. The food experience was Michelin class. The plating was simple with the main ingredient showcased. The vegetable were all placed on seperate plate. The duck was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. If in Tavistock you should not miss this experience if you are a food lover. Staff very friendly and helpful.

What a pleasant surprise. What looked like a traditional pub served the most delicious food. Fine dining at very respectable prices.

Excellent food, lovely relaxed ambiance, friendly attentive staff Didn't realise beurre de Paris had a curry flavour. Very tasty

Seriously good food, not cheap but you get what you pay for in this world.

Probably the best chicken curry, great service, well worth the lunch visit. Best to book for the evening though 👍

Too expensive left without lunch

Went for an evening meal. Quite expensive but it was tasty despite the small portions. No garnish, no whistles or bells but nice decor and surroundings. Staff not particularly friendly with the exception of one lovely waitress.

Great food, great service….a little on the pricey side but from a bib gourmand background myself I understand the price point. Menu needs a change up, been in about 10 times in 3 years menu seems to stay fairly the same. I’d like some new...

Thank you. Walked in at 8pm. Shown to a table. We didn't have a booking. Ordered wine and 2 main courses. All served within a good time. Everything spot on. Made up for walking out of 2 Indian establishments earlier. We have eaten here many...

Delicious meal, friendly staff and fast service. Everything about our food was great, we had heard amazing things and we were not disappointed. I had the barbecued mackerel to start and the Newlyn Hake for main. Our only comment would be to allow for more time between starter and main, we were in and out within an hour, our personal preference would be to spend a bit more time between courses.

Very overpriced,the serving staff not up to standard,just paying for the name,food ok but not somewhere I would recommend.

We were made to feel very valued, with great service and excellent food. We can not recommend it highly enough.

Visited a few times now but I regret ( and am sorry ) to say that this place does not live up to expectations in my opinion. Increasingly expensive particularly with drinks. On my last visit I enquired about a french rosé wine and asked...

Highly recommended for food. The best fish and chips I have ever had and they catered for my wife's allergies brilliantly cooking her something special not on menu. Will definitely visit again when in area.

Service is always friendly and efficient, food is very good quality. It’s often very busy at the end of the week so best to book. We have stayed overnight before and the room was great. An excellent local pub

Superb food and service. My starter, ( short rib), was one of the tastiest things I have eaten for a long time. Difficult to choose what you are going to have as the menu is varied, eventually I chose the curry. Good quality beers and...

The Cornish Arms never disappoints and tonight was no exception. We booked for 6.30pm and it was busy but staff were very welcoming.

Really super food, good service at the bar and a great range of wines, beers and spirits. You pay the right price for quality... also has a pleasant patio area at the back.

Excellent service, cosy surroundings,all the staff were welcoming, attentive and polite, amazingly tasty food. Can recommend the burgers and the pork belly with broad beans...

Lovely cheerful staff. Dog friendly pub

Went for dinner. Absolutely superb, delicious food, great service and my father-in-law paid

We ate here while on holiday, it’s a lovely Inn with helpful staff & dog friendly. The food was delicious, my chicken curry was so tasty, I would definitely recommend eating here. We will go again.

It was pleasing to see somewhere carry off so successfully the trick of still being recognizably a pub whilst serving very good food; there was an atmosphere here that was immediately welcoming and gave us confidence that we'd enjoy what lay ahead. The food is...

Excellent food, beautifully presented and so tasty..Lovely setting. Staff were excellent. Great selection of different food.

Lovely. Then again, Michelin got there before me and rated it enough to give it a star.

Last minute supper for two. Charming garden to the rear of the pub with great attention to detail- magical but relaxed setting. Good mix of local drinkers, tourists and locals. Busy for a Tuesday! Our two dogs were made to feel welcome, as were we....

Excellent. really top quality presentation and food.

Nestled in the picturesque heart of Tavistock, Devon, The Cornish Arms is a quintessentially British pub that has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade. While it doesn't quite ascend to the culinary heights of Michelin-starred establishments, it remains a beloved local haunt for its great fare and congenial atmosphere. The menu is a heartfelt ode to British classics, with particular highlights being the fish & chips and the sumptuous Sunday roast. For us the standout was the raspberry soufflé, which was nothing short of amazing during our visit. However, the execution of some dishes can sometimes miss the mark. For instance, the roast potatoes that accompanied the Sunday roast were disappointingly overcooked and blackened, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable meal. Additionally, although The Cornish Arms does offer a vegan menu and vegetarian options, this area could benefit from further refinement and creativity to meet the same standard as the rest of their offerings and other top Devon pubs like The Agricultural Inn & The Thatched Tavern, (Maidencombe). Where The Cornish Arms truly shines is in its ambiance. The interior is a good blend of rustic charm and traditional pub aesthetics, boasting exposed wooden beams and a spacious beer garden perfect for alfresco dining. The pub also features a variety of unique and interesting casual dining areas, each with its own distinct character, adding to the overall inviting atmosphere. Contrary to some reviews that flagged this place as expensive with small portions, we found the pricing to be great value and the dish sizes to be spot on. Drinks aficionados will find much to appreciate in the pub's extensive selection of regional brews, prominently featuring options from St Austell Brewery and other local artisans. Luscombe hot ginger beer worth a mention - excellent. The service is another standout feature, rivalling the attentiveness and professionalism you'd expect at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The staff go above and beyond in their efforts to make guests feel welcomed and at ease, contributing significantly to the pub's irresistible allure. In summary, while The Cornish Arms may not be a destination for haute cuisine, it stands as a solid choice for those seeking classic British food, an exceptional drinks selection, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. If you're in the mood for a laid-back evening rather than a fine dining experience, this charming local institution comes highly recommended.

Fabulous birthday meal! Enjoyed a gorgeous meal here this evening, the food was superb as always. The staff friendly and attentive & they even wrote my partner a birthday card which was so lovely ( I’m so sorry, in grabbing my umbrella I forgot to...