Rock Inn in Teignbridge

Absolutely amazing! One of the best meals I have had. Everything was just perfect. We were served a complimentary amuse bouche of artichoke and truffle cream with bread. It was delicious and a lovely surprise. I had the scallops to start and my partner had the duck breast. Both starters were plentiful and beautifully put together. For main we had the lamb and the mullet. I'd never had mullet before and I cannot wait to have it again! The potato terrine it was served with was perfect and the quantity was very generous. Service was extremely friendly and efficient and as a gluten free diner, my needs were catered for perfectly. All in all, our visit was perfect and we wouldn't hesitate to visit again when we are in the area.

The best roast I've ever had, the sticky toffee pudding is insanely good. Great, friendly service, and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Absolutely perfect portion sizes to allow a 3 course meal to be savoured without entering a food-induced coma afterwards. I will be banging on about that sticky toffee pudding for the rest of my life. Turns out it’s been on the menu for 30 years; I can see why! Lovely staff. Will return and recommend.

Amazing service, super cosy, great location, delicious food & drinks. Thank you for catering for vegans too!

Stayed two nights in the Rock Inn for my 40th birthday and on the second day booked a roast for 10 in the restaurant with my family . Both my partner and I are vegan and my wider family eat meat. All the staff made sure they provided excellent vegan options and bought in dairy free milk and spread in the mornings for our breakfast. My family said the meat roasts were exceptionally good too. The pub is so cosy and well maintained. The staff are very kind, well informed and attentive of your needs. I loved the building and the feel of the place - so close to many amazing sights/days out on Dartmoor too. I couldn't recommend the Rock Inn highly enough, be it for a stay, a meal, a drink or all three. Bonus respect to them for being a freehouse - support local businesses! Thank you for making my birthday a really special occasion that I will always look back on fondly.

Everything about this Inn is lovely. The staff, the rooms, the pillows, the bar, the food at breakfast and at dinner were excellent and I loved being in a part of history.

I had a brief break away in Dartmoor and rather than my usual wild camping I opted for the comforts of The Rock Inn. Its a very short walk from the Haytor visitor centre and has lovely rooms which are all named after winning race horses. My room had a four poster bed which was lovely and an en-suite and was equipped with a telly, tea and coffee facilities and home made biscuits (see Josh later) and a scotch/gin dispenser, which I didn't make use of. After a day of walking the glorious moors I definitely needed some food, thankfully I'd booked a table at the hotel restaurant. We were served a complimentary amuse bouche which was excellent, mini loaf was perfect and the ginger really came through without over powering.  First course was the burrata, which was nice and fresh. My main course was the Bubble and Squeak and it is amazing how a relatively simple dish made of "left overs" can be so incredible. I finished off with the Sticky Toffee pudding... It's excellent, much better than the one at the gastropub a hundred yards of so up the hill (I tried theirs just to make sure). The clotted cream is perfect and so rich. Josh in the kitchen is amazing he is a genuine asset to The Rock Inn. In addition I had the fantastic Dartmoor alcohol free beer which is probably one of my top 3 booze free beers now. The service is absolutely excellent, Sharon is the most friendly and professional person ever, she was very helpful with local knowledge and things about the history of the hotel, she is easily one of the best reasons to visit the hotel and also had a connection to my home town (tiny world), she was also very helpful in the morning when I need some boiling water and held on to our luggage while we had a second wander around the moors before our return home. Prices were reasonable and location is basically on the moors, I fear I may give up my wild camping and just stay at The Rock Inn on future Dartmoor trips.

We stayed at The Rock as we were seeing friends in Bovey Tracey. Great place to stay. The hotel staff (Jackie in particular) were lovely and very attentive. Room was clean and tidy with two armchairs. Loads of hot water and good shower pressure. Breakfast choices and food quality were excellent. We also had dinner one evening which was good. Beware that the road down to The Rock is quite narrow although there is a car park and also parking outside. Certainly will stay again.

We had a wonderful meal at The Rock Inn. The food was innovative, exciting, well thought out, presented really well and tasted superb. Service was very friendly and attentive. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend!

Lovely pub with great restaurant food and large wine list.

Visited for an evening meal with our 10 month old son and young dog. Staff were super friendly and accommodating and even had the high chair ready to go when we arrived. Delightful gourmet food showcasing local flavours, quite a world away from normal pub grub! We had the Crispy Hen's Egg as a main, highly recommended, although it does need a side to go with it if you've been out on the hills all day

We ate twice there while staying nearby. Sunday Roast was one of the best we have had in a a long time, and overall food was top notch. Made lots of fuss of the dog as well. Very friendly and would highly recommend.

This remains one of Devon’s best hidden gems. Always a pleasure to stay here, comfortable and excellent food with friendly and most helpful service. It retains its old fashioned character which creates a wonderful ambience of yesteryear. Please don’t change it. Quaint it maybe but that’s its great attribute. The lovely photos of Dartmoor on many of the walls by Rob Hutchinson are a joy to the eye. We will be back again.

Great for lunch or a cosy stay over on Dartmoor. Delightfully old fashioned with fresh modern facilities and food.

Very helpful staff nothing is to much trouble willing to go extra mile lovely hotel worth a stay food great clean rooms fresh fruit at breakfast

Absolutely amazing inn, the staff were lovely the food incredible and the room was fab. I would love to have the chance to spend more time there.

One of the best Sunday roasts in living memory, served by attentive, friendly staff in a stunning pub in the most beautiful location. Couldn’t recommend too highly.

Seven of us booked in with two dogs for one night and the whole experience was excellent from warm welcome to wonderful food, room comfort and service throughout. One guest was both dairy free and gluten-free Ana one was gluten-free and the staff took it all in their stride and remembered the specifics the next morning for breakfast. We shall return as it was an absolute pleasure to be accommodated here.

Всё для мир людей я вам саветиваю увидет сами глазами надишатса свежими воздухом и брат энергию ат красилишю всем УДАЧИ.

This has been our favourite pub for many years, Oliver and his team look after us so well and always a warm welcome. Sunday lunch does not get better than this!

Wonderful meal, excellent service in a wonderfully cosy atmosphere

A huge disappointment. We went once before, and we thought it was good. This time, we were very disappointed. The food was so unexciting! Such a shame! What went wrong? And then to add a £16 cover charge! The Cheese mouse mille-feuille was quite frankly ridiculous. A few blobs of cheese, three rectangles of short crust pasty, some minute pickled onions and pineapple chunks, it was very bland, very expensive. The trout starter was dull too. Cod and squid ink risotto with some pickled fennel wasnt in any way exciting. The pork filet in in mustard cream sauce was good, but nothing special, it is very first term catering college food! Deserts, again nothing special! Wont be going back!

Superb pub, with superb staff serving superb food in a superb location. So, to sum up: superb.

After nearly getting blown away on the Moore it was such a welcome find to visit The Rock. Absolutely beautiful and cosy inside and the food was just superb, wished I was staying for the night so we could have sat in the warm snug and settled in for the night! Next time!

Prima prijs/kwaliteit restaurant.

Went for lunch, picked from the set menu. £20 for two courses of this quality represent excellent value. This given the setting, the sevice and the ambience. This given that in my case, the starter was venison in a suet pudding and the main course was Gilt-head Bream on a roasted cauliflower base. If honest, I'm a bit disappointed to have to pay extra for a portion of chips. Portioned shared between 2 was needed. It would not stop me from returning or recommending.

One of my favourite places to go and have lunch, such a cosy little pub and always made to feel welcome, most enjoyable food. Will definitely be coming again....

Went there for lunch. Last visited was 10 or so years ago. Quality and experience was top notch then. It remains now. We picked from 2 course specials. Absolutely superb. Did order a side of chips between my wife and I. Think that that was about right for us. The waitress knew all about the smokers. Apparently, the artichokes were hickory smoked, you don't get that level of cuisine or that level service from your average eateries and at such modest prices.

Had a meal with friends last night, excellent service in a nice comfy suroundings with excellent well prepared food

Food was excellent warm and cosy after a very wet walk on the moor

Called in approaching lunchtime today (Sunday) expecting to be disappointed. Don’t you just love it when things come together? Got the last table as everything else was booked. Enjoyed a superb Sunday lunch of roast beef followed by the signature dish of sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream. Everything about this place was exquisite. Food and character of the building was first class. The attentive friendly staff were a credit to their profession. We were lucky enough to meet the owner who gave us his time to explain the history. We will most definitely be back and plan to stay in the hotel.

We enjoyed a lovely lunch in a great pub with excellent service; we were made very welcome.

The food was absolutely delicious. We were served a complimentary amuse bouche. There was only one vegetarian option on the main menu but we made our own options from the starters and sides and had a taste sensation. We came here for dinner whilst stay at the Ilsington Hotel, which was a short starry walk away. It was a very atmospheric old pub and the staff where friendly

We have a delicious dinner very friendly and cosy pub so recommend 👍

If you are looking for a memorable experience at a beautiful historic building, honestly, this is the spot. When my wife and I booked this place, we were just looking for a place convenient for hiking and lucked onto perfection. We ended up eating here 2 of the 3 nights, and that food was absolutely incredible and became a highlight of our entire trip. Every part of the experience warrants its own shout-out, but I have to mention the service and staff who were just a delight and fantastic. Thanks, and we will be back, im sure.

Fantastic food. Close to a Michelin star. Service all over nice and friendly. Visit Rock Inn once a year when in GB. Take the time to go there... Update : 09/2023 Came again for dinner. Still one of my famous restaurants in UK - this time we also stayed in the hotel. Lovely, lovely, lovely - and the service at its best. Very gentle guys all over. Breakfast was fantastic - again with very high quality on the products. Be sure - we will come back!

No grumbles about this restaurant. Excellent service, excellent choice of food and wine in excellent surroundings.

Amazing food. We live locally and always love to come here for dinner or even a passing pint. Also great wine recommendations.

It was purely by luck that we came across this gem of a place... I simply didn't want to cook and my hubby found it in trip advisor . We managed getting a booking for 12.30pm today. From the moment we arrived we were welcomed with a smile. As soon as we looked at the menu we knew we were in safe hands. Chefs clearly understanding and respecting ingredients. We went for. 2 course meal. Hubby had the starter which was a delicious blue cheese mousse, then both had the chicken breast which was cooked as for the vegetable to perfection. Plenty of vegetables too. No need to add any condiments which for us means excellence in the kitchen! The chocolate marquise was to die for too.... we will definitively be back !

While catching up with friends who live in Devon they suggested lunch at The Rock an Inn close to them that they have used a few times.What a great choice.We got a very warm welcome to this very interesting Inn with lots of character.The food was superb and probably the best roast beef I have had.The service was friendly,attentive but not rushed.A lovely experience,not cheap at about £30 for 2 courses so with a drink we paid £75 per couple but worth every penny and we will be back on our next trip to Devon.

We stayed close by but visited here for Sunday roast and was one of the best we’d had in a long time . Great food service and overall great experience with my partner and our spaniel . Would definitely return .

Lovely atmosphere and helpful staff. A much higher standard all round than your usual pub. A delicious surprise complimentary expresso of soup with fresh bread - both absolutely delicious! The negative for me was there was only one vegetarian option. Moroccan Cauliflower, which was ok but another choice or something more imaginative would have tipped the balance to make it an all round superb experience.

Went here with a few friends as was staying in the area. The pub is In a beautiful location, the food was all beautiful every mouthful! The price was good and the staff were great. Will definitely go back and definitely recommend.

Only stopped for a drink and possible snack. No food is available on Monday or Tuesday. We did not feel welcome

Broke the journey to Burgh Island by staying at the Rock Inn for one night. The room was OK, it was well appointed, clean and confortable enough but was covering the bases rather than excelling. Dinner though, oh wow! The food was sensational, to the point that in fuutre I will be driving out of my way to eat here if not to stay again. The staff were really friendly, just a little hard to find someone to check out the next morning, but other than that they were really great.

We ate here as a special treat and it didn't disappoint. The food was exquisite - simply the best I've ever eaten.

Fabulous food and service in a wonderful setting. We stopped for an afternoon pint in the lovely garden and came back for dinner. The restaurant serves really high quality dishes with a big focus on locally sourced food and drinks. The staff are really friendly and attentive.

We stayed for two nights in this charming quaint inn, we had the room with the four poster bed which was lovely and a very large bathroom, the staff were very attentive and friendly, food was top notch everything you could wish for at breakfast and we ate there only one night but food was excellent, wish we could have stayed longer and had better weather but I don’t think the staff could help with that

We met with a group of friends for lunch and sat in the front side room which was nice and in keeping with the period of the building, unlike some others that have modernised the interior. The lunch menu was good but would have been nice if there were a wider selection of sandwiches as some of us only wanted something light but everyone enjoyed what they had and the service was also good.

Busy pub, seemed popular for food

Possibly the nicest nut roast I've ever had. Great service, lovely atmosphere and good wine list. We will return

top tier pub, some of the best roasties you will taste

Wonderful overnight stay. Very convenient location, interesting building and friendly staff. The room as absolutely gorgeous with a little balcony and district views. Dinner was fabulous and staff was very attentive. If you stay in this area, this place is a must :)

Just had the most fantastic meal at The Rock Inn. Service was excellent from start to finish, lovely intimate dinner with friends. Food was outstanding and staff went above and beyond. Would 100% recommend and will be going back.

We went for lunch over the long weekend. Some of the best hamburgers we have eaten and super crunchy chips. A great stop if in Dartmoor.

Great food, great service & great location. Excellent menu choice

We had Sunday roast and was very disappointed with the meal Plus the service charge we had to pay

Great Place, Good Food brilliant time.

40 years (or more!) since my last visit and this lovely pub is just as inviting and friendly as it was in our student days! Thank you for looking after us today and being so aware of my parents' needs. Absolutely lovely lunch too!! It definitely won't be 40 years before we come back again! 😊

Went there for food and drinks. Amazing atmosphere, delicious food and amazing service!

Beautiful Inn, lovely location, and great service!

We had a brilliant dinner at The Rock Inn. Service was amazing with very friendly and helpful staff. A wonderful experience overall and worth a visit.

Popped in for a quick drink, quiet and clean which was nice as Dartmoor was pretty busy on the day.

Excellent as always....friendly efficient service and wonderful food.

This ancient Inn is beautifully unspoilt, many of its fixtures and features are original. Warm and cosy with efficient friendly staff.

Lovely meal and service, only downside is parking. I'm sure the locals must get frustrated

Beautiful building - the 'lovely cottage' room is stunning with a four poster bed. Great, friendly service by all the staff and fabulous food. The pub has a real old school feel about it, really charming and quaint.

Stunning pub with amazing food. lovely to pop in for a beer after a long Dartmoor walk.

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch at the Rock Inn when we stayed in the village but you need to book.

Lage und Zimmer wirklich gut. Leider war die Küche am Montag Abend zu, sp dass es nur Snacks gab. Hier stimmt das Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis leider nicht. Auch der Preis für das Superior Zimmer isz mit 180£ zu teuer.

Sehr gemütlich und viel 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿-Charm Schade dass wir am Montag fort waren, denn Mo+Di ist die Küche geschlossen. Und so bekamen zum Dinner kalte Küche, die dann mit über 50£ zu Buche schlug. Desshalb, da es nicht angemessen war 1* Abzug. Nehmen Sie das MorlandHotel, zum Dinner, das ist die bessere Wahl am Mo+Di 😉 Der Standort, sehr ab vom Weg, und ruhig gelegen und das Superior Zimmer ist sehr urtümlich, klassisch English. Beim Brackfest gabs, da die Küche zu war nur Filterkaffee oder Tee. Was uns zum Fazit brachte: zu teuer für das Angebot

Found by accident, but will certainly return next time we're in area, Lovley old building, friendly staff, beer garden and dog friendly

A really nice place to stay, comfy beds, room size is good, great shower. The breakfast is nice too, had nothing to complain about what so ever

Fantastic meal and great service. Dog friendly. Food was top notch.

A very good place to stay and eat, staff friendly, food excellent, in the heart of Dartmoor . An ideall place to unwind , with the added bonus of being near the coast or a ramble on the Moor, highly recommend The Rock Inn

Absolutely fantastic food, great service and all staff very friendly

Prachtige rustige locatie midden in Dartmoor. Uiterst vriendelijk personeel en goed eten. Een aanrader voor mooie wandelingen en voor de rust

Great food quite relaxing atmosphere!

Fabulous steak & excellent overall menu served with friendly staff & a nice ale

The food, the beers, the location, the history and the staff were all fantastic! Highly recommend dining here (you should definitely book ahead though).

It's brilliant. I hate sharing generally, so I don't really want to share this place with anyone else, but it's great. The beer, the beer garden. 5💫

Really delicious food and atmosphere, the staff were all very friendly and attentive. Good access for wheelchair users, via a ramp. Parking is on the street and understandably no disabled parking spaces but generally all level

Lovely and quiet in the bar as everyone else was eating outside. My gnocchi lunch was delicious!

Lovely food but quite pricey, friendly staff and dogs are welcome. Nice and clean place.

Lovely pub with well kept beer and surprising choice of sherry. Beautifully presented food, best gravy, sorry, "jus", I've ever had with a Sunday roast.

Great food great price a place that chefs go to to eat

Four of us celebrating a birthday. The restaurant in this pub/hotel is a cut above the rest and we have had wonderful meals on special occasions before. The service is great and the menu is interesting. The other 3 people in the party clearly had wonderful food again this time and great wine, but I had the steak and it was rather disappointing. It was an 8oz ribeye - and 2oz of it was inedible due to hard fat and gristle. It was also incredibly salty - I think it had a salt and pepper crust. The chips were overdone and also salted - I was actually quite worried about the amount of salt I seemed to be consuming. The peppercorn sauce was thin and watery with little taste and it was accompanied by half a roast onion which was described as caramelised onion. I would have expected tasty slices. It's very unusual to have a disappointing meal here, and it won't put me off going again, but for me this visit was under par

We’ve visited the Rock in numerous times over the last decade. Visited again for valentines day as it’s got a great atmosphere, staff are friendly and the food is always perfect. It’s an old English Pub with plenty of charm, log fires and heaps of character. So if you’re looking for something authentic, opt to sit in the bar by the fire, if you prefer slightly more modern, lean towards the restaurant. You will not be disappointed.

Great food and very helpfull staff, will be going again!!!

Fantastic food, drinks, and service. Arrived early after a long day walking, got seated next to the fire place to warm up. Had an amazing steak and duck breast, lovely amuse bouche with bread to get started.

just wonderful in every way! The dinner, the service, the wine, the location and the building are all excellent!

Nice pub if a bit hard to get to. Friendly staff and good cider.

Excellent Sunday roast. Service great. Will be back.

Came here a few years ago with a large party and it wasn't exceptional, but expected that to be simply the size of the group. This time there were three of us and unfortunately the service was decidedly sub-par. Very little interaction and a really long wait for a single course at lunch. A shame really, as the food was excellent. We won't be returning.

Short-staffed, so running a reduced service.

We are great fans of The Rock and try to treat ourselves for a one night stay when on Dartmoor. It was lovely to be back. Only negative point was the two "senior" women talking about washing habits and female genitalia while we were having dinner. They seemed completely unaware of their surroundings.

Great experience - friendly staff, delicious food and comfortable beds. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for! Nice touch, all their rooms are namd after Grand National winners. Great place as a base for Dartmoor exploration.

If you want smart modern and trendy this is not for you. If you are looking for bags of character, comfortable, chipped at the edges in a small charming village right on the edge of stunning Dartmoor, then this is the place for you. The Rock Inn is warm and welcoming and oozes old fashioned charm. The staff are fantastic. The bar selection is superb and the food is exquisite. The menu is very tight, but boy oh boy prepare yourself for a culinary delight. Truly delicious. The bedrooms ooze old fashioned charm, chipped at the edges but very comfortable. We wish we could have stayed longer. An easy recommendation

Excellent, enjoyed every thing we ate

Great food and dog friendly but found the room we were in very noisy. Lots of noises from other rooms and the plumbing. This means it is very hard to sleep if you have noisy neighbours!