Fox and Hounds in West Devon

Highly recommend this traditional family run pub. The Landlady is the hardest working person I have ever met and always with a smile on her face. She made us so welcome as did the locals. Lots of locals (good sign) and excellent menu. Not too fussy - just good traditional pub food. I had the sausages & mash with onion gravy with freshly cooked vegetables. Great desserts. We stayed overnight on a Devon Coast to Coast bike ride. My room in the main building was clean, fresh sheets and a bath!!! Essential on a bike riding trip! Views from the pub are stunning when the sun is shining. There is a caravan park out the back. There is cottage accommodation as well which is basic. I encourage you to visit and support them.

After a long walk on Dartmoor stopped here for a refreshing drink and lunch. Staff were friendly and the food was very nice. Will certainly have to go back again.

We camped at this busy and deservedly popular pub, and ate in the pub both nights, and were looked after by the loveliest of staff: really caring and friendly. The food was good hearty stuff, great after a day's walking: venison casserole, meat pies and the like, and a vegan curry. It was slightly a pity there weren't more vegan options, as my partner had to have a second version of the same dish on night 2, but the delightful and accommodating staff, the outdoorsy atmosphere and the overall charm of this place made up for that. I'd say the campsite, at busy times, could do with more showers and loos, but that's no reflection on this well-run and splendid pub. On the second morning we had breakfast there as well: very good indeed!

The food, scampi and chips and cheese burger and chips, were great. Sylvie is lovely, she made us feel welcome and we had a laugh with her.

First impressions weren’t hopeful & menu not that inspired but the food was quite nice. Service was quick which made a think how did they cook it that quickly!

Stay here regularly in our van, ideal as has toilets etc,newish you could pre book though. Food is lovely in the pub and breakfast. Awesome location as just down the road from Dartmoor beauty spots and ponies all over the place at the side of the camp site too.

Great pub but campsite less so. During my 3 night stay, several Ten Tors/D of E groups turned up filling the field with tents, which is fine. But only 2 toilets and 1 shower for all the females, which were disgusting after a few minutes. I had parked on a pitch which I'd booked months ago and came back from a walk to find someone else parked on my pitch, despite my vehicle being there already. Only enough space to just open my door as they were that close. Whilst not the fault of the pub, they need to increase the toilet capacity if taking so many bookings, and ensure other visitors stick to the rules of the campsite. I would possibly stay again as the location is great, but be prepared for being overrun by groups and less than adequate facilities. The staff in the pub were great and it had a great outdoorsy atmosphere, drinks reasonably priced and the food really tasty, so no fault with the pub. Campsite really does needing looking at though. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g551648-d8408329-r941766966-Fox_and_Hounds-Lydford_Dartmoor_National_Park_Devon_England.html#

We were staying in a B&B locally but needed somewhere to eat on a Monday evening. We chose this pub and were not disappointed. The decor is very basic but the food was excellent. My husband had the prawn cocktail and I had the Pâté followed by meat pie for him and jacket potato for me. The portions were large, served hot and were very tasty. We each had a drink plus coffees and the total came to £51 which was very reasonable these days!

Excellent service from lovely barmaid in slippers who could not have been more friendly and attentive. Good beer and banter, what more could you want?

Called in for lunch last week and informed them I was a celiac and required a GF meal. There were 2 GF options. We ordered our meals and paid for them. After a short while the waitress appeared and asked how much flour I was allowed, to which I replied none so could not have the pepper sauce. She also said the chips were all cooked in the same oil, so not able to have them either. So I opted for the other GF option which was a curry. The curry arrive with a large poppadom on top which was covered in loose flour. I asked if the flour was gluten free, after they asked chief they said it was not! We won't be going there again. So Celiac's beware

We typically look forwards to a family BY day meal here every year. Irs a special day for our family In the past the landlord has greeted us and there has been an efficient, friendly and welcoming bustle which we loved, the food in the past was delicious. The waitress was friendly but wore her slippers and joggers. Whilst there an elderly gentleman abdchis wife came in, they both wore the equivalent of suits and clearly had visited foe an occasion . It made me feel sad that the staff did not see this. We sensed the staff were tired and I do appreciate that it was new-year day, but even the farmers and walkers looked tidy . It was a shame . Hubby had a ploughman's. It was not presented nicely and looked as though no thought or care had been put into the presentation of it. My penang curry was at best luke warm. My daughter had the mango sorbet. It was served in a sugar bowl!. My youngest daughters main meal was served in a soup bowl! At £100 we were very disappointed. It was a lax service and a very poor standard compared to the usual high one. I don't know if it was lack of leadership that day, but clearly no one checked the food as ur came out. I hope this was a one off bad day. This is usually a gem of a place. If we had not in the last had such a lovely experience, then based on today's shoddy show we would not return. We did bring these points to the attention of the bar lady on departure, we were super polite and she recieved our thoughts and views with kindness and good grace .

We had the last uncooked table on a busy Sunday. Given how busy it was service was good and food arrived in a timely manner. The Sunday lunch was good but not exceptional but given the price this was to be expected. If we lived locally we could well be regulars

We stayed here for 2 nights. The accommodation is poor and in need of modernisation. Tiles in bathroom are black and in need of re grouting, windows are steamed up with condensation. Cold in the room and had to ask on both nights to have the heating on. There was no hair dryer and when asked for one I was told that this was an unusual request. Was expecting room to be replenished on 2nd day, no bed made or towels changed, used coffee cups still in room. Was told that it should have been done. Breakfast was lovely but the evening menu was disappointing.. Special board was the same on both nights. Such a shame as it is right on the Moors...

Stopped here with my parents and son for something to eat. Lovely warm welcome from the staff. Food was amazing. Will be back again 😁

Stayed 3 nights over the weekend and had a great time. Food and service is fantastic, everyone was so friendly. Rooms are lovely, we had the family room which was very spacious. Could hear some laughter every now and again from the pub below on one night but our white noise machine drowned it out easily and it didn’t last long. My daughter also loved the cows in the field next to the car park!

Went to this small, quite remote pub for an evening meal. The pub was busy with many locals enjoying meals & pints. The menu had a good selection of meals to suit all tastes. The meals were well cooked with good portions. The staff were friendly & helpful. Can recommend the Venison Casserole. Well worth a visit if you are in this area.

What a lovely pub, good food great atmosphere and we brought our dogs which they liked the garden. Landlord was funny with other customers who we where near. Definitely recommend and hope to revisit

Landlord didn't warn us about the large 'protected minority' group in the camping field that started lighting fires, even though the top rule was no fires. Took our money and threw us to the wolves. When my 65 year old wife politely pointed this out, as everyone was getting kippered, she was beaten to a pulp by one of them. Police and ambulance were called, we had only been there a couple of hours. The staff were great but the hand wringing landlord was too frightened to do anything about the situation, didn't even offer our money back. No contrition shown by him when contacted later, just mealy mouthed platitudes. Won't be going again.

Headed for a walk, bike ride, or horseback ride on Dartmoor National Park? Need a place to stay close to Coombe Trenchard? This is your place! Great food, clean rooms, helpful staff, this is a great place to eat, stay, and base out of.

We visit the Fox regularly and feel it is the best pub in the area. It is tired but sparkling clean. They always have good attentive staff and the food is never disappointing. The prices have crept up slowly over the years but remain extremely affordable. Very good value. I certainly would not like to try and guess how much it costs to keep on top of this very old pubs maintenance as it banks onto Dartmoor and gets all the bad weather. £1000's per year I would think. It is always clean, tidy and meticulously run. My favourite every time.

We went to meet up with some friends they had organized a table for an evening meal. We got there at 8pm and ordered promptly, as they close the kitchen at 8.30pm. I ordered falafel and partner orders fish and chips. All very basic food...

Lovely staff, fantastic Pub. Very welcoming. Great service. Lovely beer. Great pub dog that was so friendly

A lovely tasty lunch after completing a walk around Lydford George. Very welcoming staff and great atmosphere. Recommend a visit if not been before, good quality food at very good value for money. We are already planning our next visit 👍🏼.

Excellent beer superb steak pie! After a good walk around Lydford George to build up an appetite this was just the job. Very enjoyable lunch in a real pub. Great!

Fish and Chips were not good. No real character to pub and although the staff were trying their best but there was just too few. It's like eating in a factory canteen. Will be a long time before we return.

A great spot to to park up camping behind the pub….great walks from site and of course the bonus of great beer and ales with lovely pub dinners…staff always seem friendly and chatty too…love this place

Having read the reviews we decided to bike here along the Granite Way from our campsite in Lydford at the weekend to have an early Saturday tea. We sat outside in the sunshine on the patio area. Ordered our drinks and food inside. Both meals...

Friendly staff, good food nothing too posh and generous portions Dog friendly too. Great Lunch time visit

Recommended by the local riding stable - couldn’t have been a warmer welcome or nicer lunch. Thank you!

Excellent traditional pub with very basic campsite. Camping facilities were very poor. Food is good and it can get busy.

Having moved near Tavistock nearly two years ago, we're slowly working our way along the great array of pubs along the A386 from Sourton to Tavistock. My wife's birthday, so chose, in turn, this fine establishment. Lovely setting/ views from the car park. Walked up...

Everything a pub should be! A number of characters in a building with character of it's own. All staff are friendly and helpful. A great choice of superb food and drinks, On site parking on the edge of Dartmoor, Very comfortable and spacious accommodation. Well...

Stopped here on a Sunday afternoon after walking around Lynford gorge. Food and service where great , typical old local pub run by a family not a chain operated in a sterile cocoon of share holders . Would recommend the Sunday roast .

We had a meal there last Friday evening 26th November. It’s a lovely setting, very warm and inviting. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had a starter and a main course, the food was superb and a lot of it. Would definitely recommend...

Great pub and great food. Really nice atmosphere and got quite busy through the evening. There was 2 of us and 2 courses each and 2 drunks each came to £61. It's also dog friendly!

I popped in for a meal with my Aunt Mary who is local. The service was excellent and so was the food. Professional and friendly service. I'm looking forward to my next visit.

Visited twice during my solo walking trip. Good hearty food, decent portions, well cooked veg, nice beer, good price, lovely bar/waiting team and contrary to another comment COVID safety was well managed without being intrusive.

I've been here many times before, and always found friendly staff, ample parking and great food. Visiting amid Covid requirements, however, I was thoroughly disappointed. It was mid-September so legal requirements weren't yet in place, but nobody was wearing masks, there was no data collected for tracing customers and it was still bar service. That is, we were encouraged to send people from our table, past the other tables, to order at the bar anytime we wanted food or drinks - something we weren't told when we were first seated. Seated by a rather dismissive and grumpy gentleman behind the bar, which was odd, considering we've always found it a really friendly place before. Signs were up regarding restrictions and some chairs taped off, but otherwise it seemed to be business as usual, which didn't feel particularly safe at all.When our food did arrive - there was a bit of a longer wait than seemed quite appropriate - it tasted as great as usual. Still, I might wait until things get back to normal before I return (and hope the bartender was just having a bad day!)

During our staycation to Devon we tried at a couple of local pubs for an evening meal but they were full. Luckily for us we found The Fox and Hounds. From the outside it’s not the most attractive of pubs and the interior needs modernising but this all adds to the quirkiness and charm of the venue. The host was very friendly and charming. I had the sea bass and my partner had the cottage pie. Both of our meals were very generous portions of hot and tasty food. We really enjoyed our evening and found it good value for money. Recommended to other travellers.

We ate here 3 times when we were on holiday and the food was fantastic. Their chips were amazing, the best chips we have had in a long time. Meals were really good value for money and tasted lovely. We would definitely recommend the curry, ploughmans and the sea bass. We will visit again when we are down next year, we really wish we had an eating place like this local to where we live.

The staff are very friendly and nothing was to much trouble. The food was good and presented well. Ample parking

We soon found this Hotel/Pub, the charming lady behind the bar shew us to our table which was very nice by the window in their dining room. The beer from the Dartmoor brewery ( I had their Jail Bitter) was one of the best pints I have ever had (and Ive had a few over the years) The food was excellent (again one of the best steaks I have had), dessert was brilliant. Excellent food and service, Thank you.

A proper free trade roadside inn which did a bit of everything. The gaffer was behind the bar. Real friendly landlord type who knew all his locals and welcomed all tourists. Pub well laid out for distancing which was carried out in a sensible relaxed manner. Real nice steak and the chips were proper. Service was attentive. If you are camping nearby well worth a visit. Good pub garden

Enjoyed good meals on two different evenings. The chips are ranked as equal best I've ever had and believe me, I know a thing or two about chips!! Good portions, all the food we saw being served up looked great. The staff are brilliant, welcoming and attentive, lovely friendly people. The draft real ale is well kept and rather moreish!!!

Great location - good food served by friendly staff - check out the Lydford Gorge - amazing it is ! Also to check out is the Granite Way Cycle rail - we walked to Oakhampton and caught the local bus back.

Yes it's pub food but it's pub food at it's best. Great crispy chips, loads of fresh well cooked veg, and great mains, I had the chicken special which was superb, people were also raving over the braised beef cheeks and on the second night (as I was staying in the hotel) I fancied the curry but I don't eat lamb, so the chef made me a chicken curry to my liking. The staff really go above and beyond to ensure that you enjoy your visit to this lovely old inn, located on the edge of Dartmoor, will definitely be back ... can also vouch that the breakfast is exceptional.

What a wonderful welcome my granddaughter and I had when we called in the Fox and Hounds for a late lunch, such a friendly place with excellent management and staff.. will be trying to make that a more regular visit.. Food was wonderful.. nothing too much trouble..

This was my first visit to this pub and it will be my last. Went to a friends Christmas party sadly it soon became apparent they paid rather a lot per head over the top for food for everyone. The potions were poverty spec, the quality / cooking of this food was extremely poor. The trifle was out of a tin and runny the mince pies were the worst homemade pies l have seen out of a commercial kitchen. The beer was overpriced and the decor was shabby. We have many fantastic pubs on Dartmoor but this is not one of them, take my advice drive by and find another pub this one is not worth the stop.

When caravaning in this area we always make a point of eating here . The food is good and the staff especially Frank , are so nice .

This pub has excellent service - they can't do enough for you. We sat in the restaurant side (rather than the pub side), so can only comment on this. Food is excellent pub grub. Quick service and bookable tables - something that will be needed in busy times.

Stopped in here for 1 night recently and loved the atmosphere, the locals vibe and the staff were really friendly. Rooms very large and comfortable and good value for money. Food was nice too. There appeared to be camping facilities as well which was good to know for future as we have a motorhome.

The staff were very helpful in taking items out of the dish for me, so I could eat it...we all enjoyed our food and would return here... open all day too

Had a lovely roast dinner here today; just the right amount, cooked and seasoned well and nice and hot. The staff are very friendly, good humoured and consistently welcoming and the whole place is decorated beautifully for Christmas. A cracking log fire to boot. Can't recommend more highly...

Stopped in for a cream tea on a wet November afternoon. The scones were piping hot, and the bowl of cream was more than we were going to do justice to. The cream was very rich as though it may not have come from a normal catering supplier but somewhere much better. Open fire just getting going so it was a very pleasant break in a busy day. The price was very reasonable.

We stayed on the Fox and Hounds campsite for 5 nights and had a great time.

Called in on the way home from Plymouth, stopped here many times over the years and Never had anything other than a good meal.

Stayed here some years ago & we were not impressed with bedroom although the food was pretty good. Photos on their website show flowery old style bedding & the same old furniture we had previously. This has put us off trying it again.

Tenía algunos preciosa casa comida para mí y mis amigos! Después de un largo día en Lydford Gorge realmente funcionaba el apetito, el servicio fue rápido y amable y encantador ambiente hogareño tenía una! La casa curry era demencial! Sin visitar este restaurante de nuevo si regresamos :)

Was staying in the area and needed somewhere to eat. This was a nice pub. Friendly staff. Food was good. The chips smelt amazing. Nice selection of food and deserts.

Sólo tuve una comida ligera pero estaba bien presentada y servida en tiempo y forma. El personal era simpático y todos tenían una sonrisa. Me di cuenta de una fina selección de licores en el estante y una adición reciente era un Gin irlandés que tenía una pizca de pimienta en la lengua. El pub también tiene alojamiento que puede ser útil si quieres más de una pinta o dos.

We were rushed to make our order and the food was simple and poorly presented. The vegetarian burger was basic will a small garnish consisting of two bits of lettuce and two slices of tomato which looked unappetising.

A good lunch had by all. Homemade chips and homemade beef pie for me. Would have preferred a thicker pastry as only had a top of pastry.Helpful and friendly staff and sat in garden as a nice day. Food overall good value and fresh and...

We often pop in here when out and about either with the dog or on the motorbike - have never been disappointed. Always a friendly welcome, extensive menu, great selection of beer and cider. Ample parking. Campsite to the rear and accommodation above so great if you want to stay over - always popular but plenty of seating in the bar and dining rooms.

Ate hear for dinner on a couple of nights. Can highly recommend the chicken liver pate, smoked salmon pate and prawn cocktail. The game and black pudding pie was excellent as was the steak pie. Lots of good quality veg. Excellent value for money.

Was very surprised at the standard and quality of the 3 course Sunday roast. I asked for a prawn cocktail and it was served up on a flat plate prawns on one part of the plate with a splash of prawn cocktail sauce on top. Small amount of lettuce on a different part of the plate very strange. The main meal we asked for Beef roast . The meal came and was swimming in gravy with was about 1/4inch deep . The beef itself I was so disappointed as the beef was acquired locally. No taste very bland colour was greyish . Sent it back and even replacement was not very nice. The desert was apple pie with ice cream and cream and that was ok. To top it all of was not until I left They had charged for 2x 3 course meals and it was only 1x 3 course meal. Will not be going to have a roast there again

We called in on a very foggy night and received a friendly welcome. There was a lovely Real log fire which was very comforting. The food on offer was extremely varied from snacks to a la carte. We only had snacks but they were delicious. The real ale was very good too. The staff were all polite, efficient and hospitable. Well worth a stop.

A great place to stop for a meal on a cold, windy and dark night. Open fire, good service and an easily accessible adjacent car park.

My wife and I had a lovely Sunday Lunch in this place as we were recommended it by one of our friends.We travelled up from Plymouth and it was quite easy to find as my wife was driving and I, yes I, was the navigator. The other way around and we would still be ' out there ' looking for it.Anyway, we had a lovely lunch and the waiter couldn't do enough for us, he even coaxed us into have an ice-cream dessert, which we normally don't have as our main meal is usually so filling.

Our party of fourTraditional Britishteen booked in here for an early evening dinner. The staff were cheerful and efficient. The food appetizing and plentiful. Excellent choice of ales. Even though we were dining early the pub soon filled up with hungry and thirsty patrons so it would be advisable to book ahead.

Visited on spec for light lunch on a Sunday while walking our Border Terrier. Despite no booking we were made incredibly welcome by genial host and efficient and cheerful staff. We had baguettes which were really fresh and well filled. My Steak baguette was the best I have ever had between bread. Menu was comprehensive but unpretentious but very good value. Place quickly filled up as a measure of its, justifiable, popularity. Recommend you book ahead!

Friends joined us for lunch. We had been recommended to eat here.This place has quite a reputation! Well deserved too, we really enjoyed it. Great menu, good prices, country pub atmosphere. We will return.

Very welcoming people nice food and drink dogs allowed as well recommended has a garden also has rooms to stay right on top of the national Park

Just love this place for its strong Dartmoor heritage. The present management/owners keep this place in the Dartmoor tradition and my hope is that this is how it remains.Your welcome is great, food and service superb and again appropriate for the surroundng area and customer base. This isn't fine dining and I would never ever want it to become this or a 'Foodie celebrity chef pub', this is a strong, traditional Devon/Dartmoor Inn. We have visited often over the years and love the fact we can rely on the values still relevant today, excellent food, fantastic welcome and warm atmosphere.

We have dined at The Fox and Hounds a few time over the years and find it consistently good. You get a warm welcome from the landlord. There are a good selection of local beers. We dined on this occasion during lunchtime and found that it was quite busy which is always a good sign when choosing a place to eat. We all chose something different on the menu and enjoyed our meals.

Stopped in for a bite to eat and enjoyed it so much we went back the next night. The food was lovely, freshly prepared and excellent menu choices especially for my finicky other half. Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff.

Great old fashioned pub that is full of character and atmosphere. Always packed and full at the weekends which is a good sign. Very reasonably priced menu - good pub food, not fancy but decent sized portions. My rump steak was delicious and my husband enjoyed the fox whopper! Service is always friendly and I think is the key to this place being busy. Campsite at the back gives easy access to the beautiful moors.

On our honeymoon in lydford and dropped in to this lovely pub that allowed dogsVery friendly people and staff, I do have to say one of the best meals I had in a long time Would very much recommend.

Called in for lunch. Good food and decent beer at reasonable prices. Lots of car parking and nice garden. Recommended.

We visit here often and I can honestly say we have never been disappointed. The friendly staff creates a happy atmosphere and the food is locally sourced and well cooked

My fiancé and I popped in for lunch on a wet day and had a hearty meal. A very quaint and warm setting. The food was tasty and warm. A definite stop for travelers along the route.

We popped in on the off chance to this pub. We had driven past it the evening previously and noted that it served food all day and was family friendly. We arrived about 9.15am. The clientele were versatile from walkers, to a mature couple and then us as a family.What a cracking breakfast .... cooked feast, rack of toast, lovely pots of tea and coffee. And for our 12 year old daughter not to be left out was offered hot chocolate with thick fresh cream ... (yes for breakfast!)The landlord was really friendly, advised that the menu was a full menu all day - so none of the dreaded fear of trying to get a sandwich after 2.30pm as in some places. The entire menu looked superb, varied and reasonably priced. We we would have returned there for our evening meal had we not been travelling onwards in the other direction.This pub offered family accommodation and based upon my breakfast experience I would be more than happy to consider staying here next time I am in Dartmoor.

Delicious xOpen all day and fancied a Sunday roast....£9.50 which was okay but as I do not eat meat I did think it was expensive as it was just veg! I did question the price but I was told that what it is!!!Apart from that okay....

Stopped off for a meal on way home glad we did ate in the bar which was full of character with many of its original features the staff and owner very friendly and was made to feel welcome thre was plenty of choices on the menu and not over priced I had the roast and hubby had the pie which was very tasty and plenty of it. Would eat here again if out that way again

Called here after a walk on Dartmoor so both hungry and thirsty.The food was well cooked and presented and the staff were pleasant and friendly.The choice of drinks was good and dogs are welcome.A good place to stop after or before a moorland hike. Plenty of parking.

Siamo state qui nel mese di agosto e ci siamo trovate benissimo sia per la sistemazione del camper proprio in fronte al meraviglioso Dartmoor e anche per la gentilezza dei gestosi del pub dove abbiamo fatto ottime colazioni e buone cene! Lo consigliamo sicuramente anche per le belle gite che si possono fare nei dintorni a piedi o in bici

Stayed here for one night and occupied room 1, this room is a family with a double bed and two bunk beds. The food and drink here is of a good quality and served by friendly staff. Will stay again.

I had just completed a 15 mile hike across Dartmoor so was looking forward to a nice meal but decided to have a cold drink firs. A pint of lime cordial. Imagine my suprise when I was asked for £2.40Yes, really needless to say I decided not to stay for a meal.... Sir you do have the right to charge what you want but you must also accept that there are consequences for charging double what other establishments charge