Drake Manor Inn in West Devon

A special dinner to celebrate 25 years of the village orchard- and the Drake came up trumps as always. Being a non-meat eater, a special fish dish was produced just for me, and it was superb, with sea bream and samphire- absolutely delicious. Full marks to the Drake Manor Inn

Popped in for lunch half way round a really long walk. Ordered two ploughman’s…thought they were a little overpriced if honest. Having said that you get a chorizo and pork scotch egg too. Have to say it’s the best scotch egg I’ve ever tasted and I’ve had a fair few! The staff were all really lovely and the beer garden was really spacious and pretty.

Just the best moules we have had anywhere- including France! We had a selection of starters- the prawns with sour dough, the pork belly and the chicken wings were absolutely delicious, and the wine choice was excellent.

We ordered a buffet which only consisted of 2 plates of oddly flavoured sandwiches, some half pasties and 2 bowls of lukewarm potato wedges. This offering was in no way worth the £200 charged.

We love going to The Drake whenever we are in the area, which is usually a couple of times a year. The food is always of a high standard and this time was no exception. Friendly staff also make sure everything is perfect and with Jail Ale on tap it will continue to be a place we visit for years to come.

Visited at lunchtime, with a table for our large party reserved beforehand. What a lovely place. A beautiful pub in a pretty village, all staff very friendly and welcoming. And the food was delicious.

Booked in for a roast after reading the good reviews and was not disappointed! Amazingly tasty roast dinner and delicious pudding, service was great, atmosphere perfect and overall had a lovely time. Looking forward to coming back again!

Went for a Sunday lunch with friends. Two had roast beef and two the pork belly. Beef was cooked pink and the pork crackling was crispy and not dried out so we were all very happy. Good selection of vegetables but we haven't given it 5 stars as the potato chosen for roasting wasn't the best in our opinion.

We have been eating here for many years when staying in the area. Our latest meal did not disappoint. I had the hake beautifully cooked and my husbands meal was fine. Many thanks

Superb family lunch in this child friendly pub. The food was delicious and big portions. Very friendly and attentive staff. Heartily recommend.

We were brought here by a friend and very glad so. Beautiful, quaint pub, very friendly service and lovely choice on the menu. We all selected different choices, the food was delicious. Would definitely visit again and highly recommend to others.

Enjoyed a lovely wine tasting evening with my friend , 4 wines in total, 2 whites, a rose and a red all from the Mediterranean, all very good quality and well explained. Coupled this with an amazing John Dory starter, delicious main and pudding. All very good value and an extremely enjoyable night out

In the area and looking for somewhere for Saturday lunch with a nice menu( not just ‘freezer fare’) and we are so glad we stopped here. Nice warm welcome for us and the dogs and very good drink selection. Good choice on the menu and a specials board. Husband chose the steak and he is sure it is one of the best cooked steaks he d ever had but also all the accompaniments were delicious. Home made chips, crispy melt in the middle onion rings, perfectly cooked tomatoes and mushrooms and a jug of garlic butter. He couldn’t have been happier! I chose the ploughman’s after much deliberation and I m so glad I did. This was no ordinary ploughman’s. The most amazing warm juicy scotch egg, thick tender slice of delicious ham, tasty cheese, coleslaw and chutney. Lots of lovely warm brown baguette and a big dressed salad that tasted of summer. Look forward to returning very soon and will definitely recommend!

Visited this charming pub with my husband and daughter on a last minute whim and was not disappointed. We all had the wild mushroom starter and was pleasantly surprised that we were served actual wild mushrooms and not the usual common mushrooms that some other pubs call "wild". My husband and I had the chicken supreme special and again very impressed with the quality of the food at a reasonable price. Our daughter had the sea bass and again very impressed. We bought a bottle of wine to share and again this was reasonably priced compared to other local venues. All in all, excellent and will definitely return in the near future.

Visited today to catch up with friends during the pub’s live music event. Had a lovely time and food was very tasty. However, I would like to point out that every time we come for a Sunday roast the portions are getting smaller and smaller. I remember the first roast I had at Drake’s in summer 2020 and it was massive. The nut roast itself was huge and sides were nearly covering the whole plate. Today we’ve only had one small carrot, one parsnip and a tablespoon of swede purée. I think all roasts are the same price and I don’t expect the pub to go above and beyond for vegans and make yorkshire puddings but if price is the same I think adding a couple more roasties and vegetables wouldn’t hurt. I only had a vegan brownie with rasberry sorbet despite not being a fan of chocolate because I was still quite hungry after the roast. I didn’t want to reduce star rating because of it, as I love the place, food is always tasty and we’re always having a blast catching-up but just wanted the management to know how it looks like from my perspective. I will be definitely coming to try the Christmas Roast as I can’t fault the flavour or the service.

We stayed five nights at this wonderful old pub and can’t fault anything about the place. The two bedroom flat was spotless, very well equipped as well as cosy and attractive. The pub downstairs must be one of the best, loads of character, friendly folks and a real community hub. The menu was good with a special board that changed every day so plenty of options. The food itself was always top notch good value dishes and best till last the staff are wonderful and will offer advice on the area, food changes and so welcoming, a really great time thanks.

My Husband family and I frequently visit the pub, why as in our view the value for good quality well looked food and service takes some beating. We had 2 steaks with all the trimmings, delicious and perfectly cooked, sea bass and fish and chips followed by desserts. All absolutely fabulous thanks again and see you very soon !!

We ate here twice over a weekend in September. The Friday night we hadn’t booked but we’re lucky enough to get a table for two. Really busy but staff were super attentive and food (pie with chips and a pasta dish on the specials board) was lovely. We then came back on the Sunday with family which again was great. A busy Sunday but everything was great- Matt (I think?!) was so polite and attentive and the bar staff were great too.

We visited this pub today with our grandchildren and dog. We have visited here many times before and really enjoyed our visits hence returning today. I requested the vegan options to be told that they don’t have any as per se but could adapt what was on the menu. I chose the blue cheese salad priced at £12.50 obviously without the cheese. I received the salad which consisted of a large amount of rocket/salad leaves, 5 extremely thin slices of beetroot, 3-4 salad potatoes and a sprinkling of roasted hazelnuts for which I was still charged £12.50.!!! My husband had a sausage baguette and nothing with it consisting of 3 sausages and a 6” baguette which we were charged £8.50 and we were charged £14.95 for a child’s meal that should have been £6.95. Plus the £4.00 for the dogs sausages! After returning home my husband phoned the restaurant to complain only to be told that the salad was “good value for the price” sorry about over charging for the child’s food, we will send you a cheque for the overpayment - good to know but all in all very dissatisfied and disappointed - will NEVER go here again. Vegans beware this is not vegan friendly!!

Enjoyed a delicious meal at the Drake Manor Inn on Saturday 6th August. Had the hake and the bbq ribs both on the specials board. We both really enjoyed our meals which were of a very high standard. Both agreed that the ribs were the best we had ever tasted. Can highly recommend the Drake, excellent food and great service. Was busy which shows just how popular the pub is.

Phoned late for a booking for Sunday lunch & they accommodated us. Lovely, traditional pub, lovely setting in a lovely village. The food was great & plentiful and the staff were very helpful & attentive. 10/10!

We popped in as we were staying at The Old Smithy air bnb nearby (well a really good walk away that worked up an appetite) luckily they squeezed us in on a very busy Easter Sunday. I had the roast beef and my partner the...

Excellent, popped in for a light lunch to sit some family members in Devon. Complete sun trap if you manage to sit outside with the sunshine. Quiet, quaint, running stream adds to the serenity, birds singing away in the spring sunshine, lovely setting. Swift service...

We stopped for lunch before visiting Wildside. We only wanted light lunches, and there was a good choice of unpretentious but tasty dishes at reasonable prices. Vivienne pronounced the whitebait as very good, and I thoroughly enjoyed my pork pie with leaves and fries. Spot-on....

Been to eat here a e of times in the last two weeks food each time to a very high standard, last night we had another fabulous meal, there were three of us we had Tuna special, Steak cooked and seasoned to perfection and Fish...

I had the vegetable curry followed by a chocolate brownie dessert. My friend had venison steak followed by a chocolate pot dessert. My curry was really tasty and my friend said the venison was cooked to perfection and a generous serving.

Now that life is returning to new normal and going out out returns we decided on an evening meal at this lovely & welcoming pub, again. The beer is treated perfectly and was delicious, very quaffable. We decided to share a lovely plate of whitebait...

We picked off the small plates / starters a fantastic homemade scotch egg with chutney and a whipped goats cheese adn candied walnuts plus a bowl of some of the best chips to share hit the mark. We cannot wait to return with a bigger...

Excellent meal, great portion sizes, delicious food, and not long waiting times at all. Couldn’t fault it.

Best food in Drake Bay. Calidad y cantidad! Best food in Drake Bay. Calidad y cantidad! 100% recomendado

We booked for the festive menu and it did not disappoint. We chose to have two courses, a main and a pudding. The food was excellent, fresh and delicious with four seasonal vegetable and crispy, fluffy roast potatoes. The puddings were also very tasty. The...

My wife and I stayed in the village, and used the pub several times for both food and just drinks. Post COVID, it seems to be thriving. There is an outside beer garden to the rear, a separate bar area and another dining area,and acros...

Stopped by for Sunday lunch after a nice walk across the moors. Lovely traditional place. The staff were friendly and the service was good. My son and I enjoyed a roast while my wife and daughter went for veggie options that they both enjoyed too.

Very busy but delightful inn.. Although we waited a long time for our meal, the tapas was gorgeous and worth the wait..

Lovely pub lunch in the walled garden after a walk around Buckland Monachorum. Service was quick and friendly. Our baguettes, one prawn, the other mushroom and peppers, were very good and came with an interesting salad. Good company too and one of the diners had...

We visited here a week ago and had a delightful lunch in their walled garden,which was secluded with some colourful plants and shrubs .It was a hot day , but we found a table in the shade, where we had excellent ploughman's lunches.

We visited the Drake Manor Inn with our little cockapoo, he loved making friends (or bothering!) Fudge a local dog. The food was outstanding, my partner had the chicken burger and I had a steak. A very friendly pub and we’re made to feel very...

What a fab job Mandy has done since the reopening of pubs in England. Throughout lockdown the pub has been providing the locals with an excellent ‘Drakeaway’ service while the pub was closed. Now open, there is a lovely garden for eating and drinking, as...

Our first escape after lockdown - friendly and helpful staff on phone to book, good menu selection and fast and friendly service. Plenty of seating and pleasant setting. Recommend!!

We visited for lunch, with friends, whilst visiting The Garden House. It's lovely, just like the photos, a real traditional countryside pub. We visited last summer just after lockdown and felt really safe, the owners are very friendly and always sanitising. We sat outside originally...

Following our lunch review of the 4 August we loved this traditional village pub so much we decided to book a couple of nights in the wonderful apartment above the pub. See separate TripAdvisor review under the accommodation section. Well supported by locals in a...

Lucky to have this pub as our local.... Great food (takeaway also available, as we did this evening) and a lovely selection of wines, spirits and beers (also available for take out).Tonight we had Beetroot and Halloumi Burgers, Sticky Toffee Pudding and of course a...

We have spent the last week frequenting this superb inn and eaten there three times. The COVID precautions are all good, the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and the meals were both excellent and very generous and well priced. We loved the place, a...

We booked here for Sunday lunch and based a little cycle ride around the area. It is as everywhere here extremely hilly. This pub is a fantastic village pub, great outdoor seating at the back and cosy seating inside. The Sunday lunch itself was outstanding....

Am a huge fan of Tripadvisor and often use it to find somewhere to eat when we’re out & about. Found the Drake Manor Inn today & was very glad I did! Portions were huge. Food was incredible. I had the pork tenderloin special &...

Recently went for a pub lunch in a party of 5. We all ate well. I had the best pub lunch I have ever had - a lambs' liver special with 4 fabulous vegetable dishes. To put it into context, I've eaten a lot of...

We are staying just across the road from this lovely country pub, we sat in the beautiful garden with our dog Stanley. The menu is good, I chose the mackerel pate for a starter and my husband had the Camembert, we both had the lemon...

Stopped off here for lunch on a visit. The whitebait was very overcooked. The chicken not so. Service quite slow, i had to remind them i had ordered a coffee.

We were staying in the local area and found this pub based on the reviews from trip advisor. We visited on 26/08/20 and took full advantage of the "Eat Out to Help Out" but did not expect this to effect the level of service! Upon...

We enjoyed a delicious meal at this quaint little pub in the historic and gorgeous villiage of Buckland Monachorum. The atmosphere was delightful as people chatted and drank in the marquee outside while horses trotted by. The menu had a good variety and the staff...

and in the main entry. Thank goodness we are out of lockdown and so pleased to be able to work through our guides and to again explore the glorious country pubs of Devon. All helped along by the current government meal deal. Booked for lunch...

Where do I start with this review. Opted for the Homemade steak and ale pie, chips and peas. 100% Proper pie, thick ale gravy with perfect beef. Local and guest ales on pump. Well maintained building suitable for winter and summer visiting. Super cozy and snug. Staff are both friendly and helpful. Garden is small, yard/suntrap but being an original alehouse setup don't expect childrens playground area. Children would be welcome I'm sure. Toilets clean, kitchen clean and staff not seen doing anything that would make you think of not wanting to visit and eat here.Arrived at lunchtime, might have trouble leaving as it's a wonderful pub!

We visited for lunch on a recommendation, really pleased we did as the best pub meal of our trip. Felt very comfortable with the one way route they've implemented and their garden was a great setting. We had the ploughman's and cod and chips, they were both perfect and will definitely return when we're next passing.

We have visited The Drake several times since 4th July. The food, staff and new layout are all excellent. The garden is beautiful with well spaced out tables and social distancing easy with a one way system. Felt very safe, both inside and outside in the lovely garden.. Well done to Mandy and all the staff for making it all feel so natural.

Ate in beer garden of the Drake Manor in lunchtime on 16th Aug with a friend. Great food and lovely surroundings. Between us had the fish and chips and sticky pork bbq ribs. Delicious! Mandy and her staff were as welcoming as ever and it’s great to see the pub reopening again

Due to two members of the family shielding, we decided to get a takeaway rather than eat in the pub. Everything on the menu could be made for takeaway which is great. When picking up the food, I was impressed to see much effort had been made to ensure social distancing, including a one way system, additional seating outside the front of the pub, and tables inside moved around to suit distancing. Mandy took our contact details on arrival as per the new protocol, however the atmosphere still felt as friendly and homely as ever despite the new regulations. Happy to see the locals back enjoying their pints, (and adhering to the distancing rules) Food was great- Thankyou all, cant wait to come back and eat inside! X

We are lucky enough to have this lovely pub as our local. 9 of us went for a family meal, we all had diff meals ranging from Cajun Chicken, sirloin stakes, fish cakes, scampi, Fish and chips and a couple off the special board, everything was amazing, beautifully cooked. We had a selection of fabulous deserts and coffee. Could not be faulted, Thank you.

Traditional historic pub, low key friendly folk, beautiful upstairs apartment, hosts are some of the nicest people I've met.

I was just here for a pint mid afternoon so did not sample the food, but it looks to be pretty much as you would expect. The pub is a classic Devon pub, tucked away down country lanes next to the church. Visit the Abbey then come here after. Worth coming to.

Visited with family between Christmas and New year for lunch. Great options for the 3 vegetarians out of our party of 8. The roast beef was beautiful, space was tight, but made for a great atmosphere, great to see a local pub busy. Would definitely go back.

Once again, a very enjoyable evening at the Drake Manor. Lovely atmosphere, amazing food (steak and ale pie, highly recommended). So lucky to have such a friendly local pub. Thanks Mandy and team and have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year 🍾🍷

Ate here as a group of 10, adults and children mostly having Christmas menu. Without any exception all the dishes were delicious. Between us we had duck terrine, smoked salmon and deep fried Brie, roast turkey, sea bass, pork belly plus deserts or cheese. Food expertly cooked and presented with good portion sizes. Thoroughly enjoyed the wine that we chose and great atmosphere. Very good value for money. Would highly recommend the Drake Manor Inn

We recently went here for an evening meal, food was lovely and atmosphere great. Only slight nag would be that 1 vegetarian and 1 vegan option isn’t enough. Otherwise great with lovely staff and delicious food.

Had a lovely evening here tonight. Warm, friendly welcome and service alongside a cosy atmosphere. The pub is great as the restaurant area is separate to the main bar area but still retains the pub feel - perfect. Food was delicious, well portioned and beautifully presented. Thank you.

What a quaint cosy pub and restaurant. The fish platter was amazing and my husbands steak was cooked to perfection. Staff were attentive and service just right. Would definately visit if we are in the area again.

We found this pub one only a few to offer meals on Monday night. What a find. It was excellent 6 of us ate supper and have no grumbles. We shared 3 starters and all then had different mains. All excellent. Two had puddings also good, Good value cheerful staff and lovely ambience. Would commend. Oh yes and good booze too. Car park is opposite a 50 yards away.

13 of us today on our regular monthly pub meal, never been here before, but we were not disappointed. Staff were friendly, all food was excellent and all meals turned up within a couple of minutes of each other. The quantity as well as the quality was very good, so much so, not all plates were empty at the end. Would I return, most definitely

Lunch with friends. Very long wait for our food. Two meals we ordered were not available. The menu had a very small choice. My meal was not available so I asked for an omelette. They couldn’t provide this as they did not have a frying pan. An amazing excuse.I ended up with fish which was OK. The peas were hard. The pie of the day was an amount of meat and a slice of pastry. Not a pie at all. Never again.

It was just the two of us and a last minute booking, looking forward to a traditional roast Sunday lunch. We already knew this was a very quaint country inn set in a pretty local village. Parking can sometimes be tricky, particularly on a Sunday due to its proximity to the lovely church. The inn has a good atmosphere and the staff very friendly. We had a choice of roast pork or beef and both were truly delicious with lovely crispy yorkshires, four green vegetables, parsnips and crispy potatoes, the best we’ve tasted probably all year. There was also a nut roast option along with a lovely selection of deserts. The only very minimal down side was we were slightly cramped for space but this may have been because they very kindly fitted us in at short notice and we hope to be returning soon with the family.

We went to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was a lovely evening. The food was delicious and reasonably priced and it was served in good time and with courtesy and politeness. Highly recommended

We had lunch at the Drake and enjoyed it. No great culinary fireworks by well cooked and reasonably priced. The decor is OK and the pub has that 'original' feel about it. Good friendly staff. All four of our party enjoyed our meals

I was in a party of five, we sat outside at one of the garden tables all,of which bad sun umbrellas. The menu was good and enhanced by the specials board. Some of our group had mixed meat roasts which were very tasty, I had nut roast which was excellent. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and all the roasts had a good Yorkshire pudding. Two of our group enjoyed the Drake burger. I had no room for pudding.

Several of us Just been for lunch today at Drake Manor - food ok and lady that brought it to us was very nice - sorry to have to say that the landlady's attitude (if she was) could have been more friendly when we ordered drinks/food etc - we all thought that she didn't have a welcoming attitude and this made us feel uncomfortable - won't be returning ....

Arrived just on two, but was made welcome and ordered ploughman’s, which was excellent, ham was off the bone and very tasty, lovely fresh rolls, home made pickled onions, staff very helpful and friendly.

Visited twice during our stay in Buckland Monachorum. Decent selection of well kept ales. First time we ate (Saturday) the food was good but the second time (Monday) it was really poor. We did highlight this to the staff but did not get any feedback.

This is a lovely spot for lunch with consistently good food.

If you want a really good meal, prepared and cooked on the premises from locally sourced ingredients then the Drake Manor Inn is the place for you. Ate here last Sunday evening (5 of us) and between us sampled sea bass, Drake burger, venison burger and cod and chips, plus starters and puddings. This is our favourite place to eat out and have never been disappointed with the quality and service. Can highly recommend.

We enjoyed excellent meals on 3 evenings at this local cosy pub. The service was friendly and welcoming and we would eat here again if we come back to Buckland.

Nice atmosphere in this pub and very friendly staff group of 6 or us and we ordered 5 main meals that were the same, pie , very poor choice none of us enjoyed it , very dry and over cooked with horrible chips and a few peas won’t bother again .

First off, great seating outside, nice decoration. BUT the food, Oh lord the food. The burger, was literally Disintegrating into the bun, (see attached photo) and it has this weird jam stuff that makes the burger taste awful (not a big deal though, you can just order it without the jam) I feel like the burger was frozen, the chips were tasty though. The pie is rather good, I suggest you get that. Overall, eh. Don’t get the burger.

This was our fifth stay in Buckland and whenever we visit, we make sure to eat at the Drake Manor because we know we'll receive friendly service and delicious food. It's advisable to book at weekends because this little pub is very popular. Our favourite dishes from our visit last week - fish served with Lyonnaise potatoes and greens and the butternut squash and feta tart. And let's not forget the sublime lemon posset!

Always friendly, warm and welcoming with great beers, amazing food and cheery service, especially from Jane on our recent visit. Been visiting for many years and it never fails to make me feel relaxed and away from the daily grind. Looking forward to our next visit...

Visited with my partner and a friend over from Oz. Three mains - the winter vegetable tart, venison burger and cod and chips. All delicious. I was the only one to have dessert, a very tasty chocolate brownie. Service friendly and attentive.

Recently moved to the area and it’s years since we encountered a village pub that was so vibrant and was very much at the heart of the village.

Returning to this lovely local pub after many years away, it was a mark of its well earned popularity that we just managed to book the last available table and went on to enjoy a very fine supper. The staff were particularly cheerful and welcoming.

We have had a lot of visitors over the last 2 weeks so we have eaten in the pub 4 times. Mandy has transitioned the pub to a new chef exceptionally well on 2 occasions we have been a large table of 10. On all 4 occasions everybody's food was superb, ranging from steaks, beef cheek with black pudding, Belly pork, fish scampi, Venison sausages, burgers and a multitude of wonderful deserts. Service on each occasion was brilliant, thank you every one.

Ça c’est un pub. De l’histoire, du bois, de la déco typique et une ambiance si chaleureuse. J’ai pu tester un échantillon de chaque bière et déguster mes préférées. La nourriture est excellente. Le choix est compliqué car il y a trop de bonnes choses. Au fait, l’accueil est parfait. J’y retournerai l’été pour profiter de la superbe terrasse extérieure.

Had a great family lunch today. I had the burger and was really please to see it slightly pink in the middle. I love it this way as it enhances the flavour. Everyone enjoyed the lunch and kids even squeezed in a pudding. It was well worth the trip across the border from Cornwall.

Ate here two nights following, one for bi annual Apple dinner and second night for birthday. Really good food on both occasions (crab with kohlrabi and crispy sourdough bread, slow roasted pork belly, pate, sea bream with king prawns). This pub can be relied on for good food and great service. Would highly recommend.

We were booked to stay above the pub, but due to maintenance were accommodated in a cottage next door. It was beautifully renovated and fitted out, everything we could need was there. Friendly hosts, great pub and locals and a great base for exploring my heritage. Highly recommended!!

Went yesterday for lunch and was presented with bill for £60 for 2 people. When queried the bar bill of £20 was reduced to £2 and the mains at £20 was reduced to £10!!!! Final bill paid was £32!!! ***WARNING TO ALL NON LOCALS...CHECK YOUR BILL BEFORE PAYING*** Will never return

Love this pub, having discovered it a couple of years ago. Great food, love the veggie burger, and always receive friendly service. The only negative is that the last time I went there in August the chips had changed and were far too hard and crunchy. Loved the previous chips and will be disappointed if these new chips stay as I will probably stop going.

Great food and good service every time I have visited. The bar area is small but very cosy. The menu is varied and seasonal and you will most certainly find something to suit.

This pub is always our favourite. Guaranteed to get a wonderful meal and warm welcome. Lewis the chef has changed the chips and wow they are amazing. Would agree with previous review - best chips ever! Our family also enjoyed the pate, Drake burger, sea bass, beef balti, and chocolate mousse. All delicious, thank you for a lovely meal.

Our family visited Drake Manor Inn after numerous recommendations....and we were not disappointed! The waiting and bar staff are extremely friendly and efficient. The food is nothing short of amazing. We had the venison which was absolutely divine and cooked to perfection, a Drakes Burger, Seafood pancake and the chicken, all of which were delicious. Deserts were again a triumph, not oversized so perfect to end our meal. The regional 'Jail ale' went down particularly well! It was lovely to see the 'locals' at the bar chatting, giving this beautiful village pub a wonderful community feel. Please thank the chef on our behalf and your wonderful serving team. We will be back without a doubt. I can't recommend this little gem highly enough....and I'm a fussy devil!

A beautifully located inn on the edge of the moor with service and food second to none. My little one even said they serve the best chips in the world.

Just what a local pub in a pretty village should be. I have been visiting this hostelry from time to time since the early 1960s and always feel at home. A few days ago I went to Buckland Fair and dropped in again for a beer. Sad to report that in nearly 60 years of visiting pubs my half pint was, at £2, the most expensive glass of bitter I have yet had. I didn’t go back for another.

Such a wonderfully friendly pub full of character and charm. Wonderfully talented and innovative chef. Outside a babbling brook, beautiful on a sunny day. All staff were very welcoming and could not do enough for us. 100% Recommended

A very enjoyable lunch. I had a falafel burger with sweet potato fries & my friend had a Drake burger. Both were excellent & good value. Only downside is the difficulty getting to the bar as the locals like to congregate there on the stools & prefer not to move !

My daughter in law booked this last minute for Sunday Linch. So glad she did, a lovely place to have a meal and drink. Sunday roast was a choice of two meats and a vegetarian option. Service was quick and meal covered the plate. Still made room for a pudding as they were too nice to resist. Would recommend this pub and restaurant as a lovely place to eat if you are in the area.