Royal Inn in West Devon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We were walking the Tarmara way this week . We stopped at the royal at 11.15 am , thinking they would be shut . The doors were open , we cheekily asked for a coffee . Which they served , very nice people and coffee . The menu looked amazing so would love to visit it again . Thank you so much

Während unseres Besuchs der Beera Farm haben wir jeden Abend hier gegessen und waren äußerst positiv überrascht. Die Atmosphäre war einladend und gemütlich, die Qualität des Essens hervorragend, und die Getränkeauswahl ließ keine Wünsche offen. Kurz gesagt, wir fühlten uns sehr wohl.

Great find, new to area and loved this pub. Simple menu but really nice and good value. Beautiful location, relaxed and welcoming (staff and other customers).

Poor service. Had made reservation. Delay in being shown to table. Staff who said they would take orders never returned to the table. Staff who took orders for extra items never returned to table. Too few staff.

Great food, especially the superb Sunday lunch. Good value for money. Pleasant and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

A warm and friendly welcome from the Barmaid 'Lucy' that offered us an Ale drink and a rum and coke. Delicious and tasty Gammon meal from the Cook 'Tracey' which we found cooked to the highest standard as excellent. We're definitely returning back to the 'the Royal Inn'. A old nunnery which housed the nuns which makes the royal inn a such relaxing and enjoyable place to visit.

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Excellent beers, good food at a very reasonable price. A historic building with a great ambience in a beautiful rural setting. Strongly recommended!

This pub was a real surprise. I booked it based on recent reviews, but didn't have very high expectations. How wrong I was. We arrived to find it very busy with many local people, so clearly was very popular. The staff were stretched but could not be faulted, nor could the food and drinks. They have an excellent Salcombe beer on tap and a good choice of food on the menu with daily specials on the board. The mushroom stroganoff was especially worth a mention. We'll certainly be back when we are in the area again.

The menu was reduced which is understandable but the reduced menu was not complete Hubby ordered prawn cocktail no prawns I ordered soup no soup … the onion rings came swimming in grease and the ribs were tasteless ..the scampi was frozen and overcooked …after hearing other diners order they also were told at the point of ordering that some starters and mains were not available surely they should of been told on receiving their menus!!!it was clear there was a special board which we were not informed about …so unfortunately we did not enjoy the experience

Large part of 16 - family get -together - and pub was having a busy evening allround due to private parties , despite this the service was excellent. The food was very high quality and everyone enjoyed it . It was great to come to a pub which delivered well beyond expectations. Thank you to all staff and chefs. If you in the wonderful part of the world please visit - we will be back !

Completely misled by the other reviews - wondered if we were actually at the same place?! Walked in and the chef was working behind the bar - not a good start. No surprise that the food was really, really awful. Ordered the fish and chips. Fish was solid it was so overcooked! Chips were tasteless and greasy. Mushy peas were somehow gooey and bone dry at the same time, but still tasteless. Scallop starter gave my partner a dodgy tummy & his burger main was also rubbish - he's had a better burger in a lay by. Staff were miserable and it's well over priced here. Don't waste your time, money or petrol going here. Deserves 0 stars - totally laughable. Stay away!

We haven’t been here for years but are delighted we have rediscovered it. Great to sit out next to the river and enjoy a menu of pub classics with a few twists. The gammon was fabulous, thick and juicy and the salads fresh and tasty. The staff were helpful and everywhere was constantly being cleaned and washed down.

We enjoyed several meals here on our recent visit to Devon. As usual, they were delicious and the inn welcoming and comfortable. All the necessary anti-Covid precautions are in place but unobtrusive. This is a very special place with a long history, and for the twenty or so years we have been coming here it has been a delight. We are sure it will remain so for centuries to come! The Royal Inn scallops are a particular highlight, and my venison in a chocolate and chilli sauce was superb. The meat simply melted in the mouth. There is an excellent selection of drinks and the beer is very well-kept. The Royal Inn is the very best of British pubs!

Absolutely blown away by the fantastic food prepared at the pub. All very fresh and cooked to perfection. Staff are friendly and the service is brilliant. Beautiful views to see the sunset from the outside area. I definitely recommend anyone in the area to visit Royal Inn.

Visited the pub yesterday for a drink in the lovely sunshine, our first pint since December! Service was super speedy and the landlord was as usual chatty and smiley, will definitely be returning when the sun comes back out to play.

Ok. Just got married. On very local “honeymoon” in area I grew up. 9 mile walk to pub for lunch but closed as it’s Monday. Gutted. It’s hot an we need a beer. Landlord hears us talking, comes out and offers us beers, despite being day off. Fantastic. Made my day. Thank you.

Mit Kindern unbedingt besuchen, aber auch für ausländische Gäste geeignet, um die Geschichte nahe zu bringen

This pub was suggested to us by our hosts at Beera Farmhouse, and it was an excellent choice! The inside of the pub is very characteristic and rustic, mixing a cosy local atmosphere while keeping the area spotless and professional. The hamburgers were huge and amazing, washed down with great local beers and chats with the friendly landlord and his wife. We'll definitely recommend this place and would happily come back when in the area again!

We had two meals over a long weekend. Food was lovely, particularly enjoyed the Pheasant casserole. Nice pint of Mena Dhu. Nice company, landlord very friendly. Would recommended.

A little hidden gem: unassuming from the outside but great food, beers, and wine list. Wide range of starters beyond the normal (e.g. duck gyoza) and pub classic mains, all executed well. Scallops are a must. The landlord is a lovely bloke with many tales to tell.

This was our first meal back inside the pub since lockdown. We had had some lovely takeaways in July but it was great to be able to eat inside this characterful pub and enjoy the atmosphere. The Royal's scallops are delicious - we started with these. I then had a tasty skate steak dish and my partner enjoyed a juicy sirloin, cooked to perfection. A very special place!

Was staying up the road at Beera farmhouse and hosts recommended this pub for dinner and we weren't disappointed. Food was really good in taste and size. Owner of the pub was nice and friendly came over for a chat. With covid everything was done safely and cleanly. Highly recommend.

We visited the Royal Inn several times during our holiday, a family run, beautiful old country pub serving great beer, lovely cider and delicious food. Our first visit was just a few days after they had reopened following lockdown, so they had the required measures in place, but this did not detract from the friendly welcome. We stopped by several times for a drink after that and twice for dinner on consecutive Fridays, which is fish night. Both meals were excellent - we chose beautiful fresh fish and chips the first time and delicious fresh crab the second time. Other meals are available if you don’t eat fish. The landlord, Paul, is a great character and he and his daughters made us feel so welcome each time, which was really appreciated. I cannot recommend highly enough and can’t wait to come back when we holiday here again.

We have enjoyed many meals at the Royal Inn over the years (13 years we think)! Our recent holiday in Devon meant that takeaway meals were the order of the day, and the Royal certainly came up trumps. We enjoyed delicious fish and chips, BBQ spare ribs, duck gyozo mini pancakes, crab cakes and breaded prawns, with tasty dips where appropriate. Everything was served with careful attention to anti Covid-19 measures as well as friendliness and humour. Thank you to the Eaton family!

My family came to this pub one evening for dinner and we can’t recommend it enough. The food was amazing, the staff were very friendly and the location is beautiful. I definitely recommend having the BBQ ribs. We will be coming back again when we visit the West Country next year.

Everything about our evening in the Royal went extremely well. Friendly service, perfectly cooked food in a really good atmosphere. Log fire tended by a really friendly landlord. Excellent selection of real ales on offer. Two of us had the sirloin steaks supplied by the renowned butchers, Warrens in Launceston

An awesome pub and restaurant on the border of Devon and Cornwall. Located in Horsebridge with Stoke Climsland in Cornwall a small distance away. Great food at reasonable prices with a great atmosphere. "Charles I is reputed to have visited the pub during the civil war & left his seal in the granite step 'for services rendered'. From that day forth the pub became known as the Royal Inn. As you enter the Inn through its Devon porch, look for the seal leaded into the granite step beneath your feet." Well worth a visit, and take a small tour from their around a hidden gem of countryside in the Tamar Valley. Stoke Climsland - "The manor of Climsland was one of the seventeen Antiqua maneria of the Duchy of Cornwall. The manor was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) as Climson; there were 5 hides of land and land for 24 ploughs. One hide was held by the lord (with 3 ploughs and 9 serfs) and 30 villeins and 30 smallholders had 17 ploughs and 4 hides of land".Explore the hidden villages and hamlets including Stoke Climsland and Luckett. ("Luckett a hamlet in unexplored east Cornwall situated in a former mining area beside the River Tamar. In the 12th century, Luckett became part of a Royal Deer Park called Kerrybullock, until it was disparked by Henry VIII in the 16th century).Stoke Climsland - "The manor of Climsland was one of the seventeen Antiqua maneria of the Duchy of Cornwall. The manor was recorded in the Domesday Book (1086) as Climson; there were 5 hides of land and land for 24 ploughs. One hide was held by the lord (with 3 ploughs and 9 serfs) and 30 villeins and 30 smallholders had 17 ploughs and 4 hides of land".After finishing your mini tour of the area take in some more food and drink at the Royal Inn....

We visited for dinner at short notice and we weren’t disappointed. The staff were all really friendly and there was an ambience about this place that made us feel welcome. The food was proper British pub food, cooked to perfection and served promptly. Out of all the places we visited on our trip to Cornwall and Devon, this was by far the best place for both food and friendly staff. The landlord/owner came and spoke to us after our meal. He was really welcoming and made it feel really homely. If you can get here, you won’t be disappointed. Perfect setting, staff, service and food. Hopefully we’ll get back there again soon.

This charming pub has great food in a historic building. The location is within walking distance of Beera Farm B&B.

We have eaten here many times and thoroughly enjoyed our two recent visits. The scallops were particularly outstanding, almost melting in the mouth! A very special hostelry.

Blessed with a warm sunny day we sat outside and ate at this fine establishment and what a pleasure this was. A rustic pub full of charm and character serving a super selection of ales and beers and top quality food. Although we ate fairly simply everything was perfectly còoked and presented by attentive staff.Another one of a never ending supply of wonderful pubs that inhabits this corner of Devon.

We were staying at a local B and B which recommended this pub. Having seen previous reviews, we gave it a go and were glad that we did as the food was great. 2 of us had a great gammon steak and the other 2 had a very nice chilli con carne and lovely fish and chips.We liked it so much, we went back the next day. Busy with locals and tourists. I would recommend booking in advance as it is popular and rightly so.

We returned to give this place another go, we had to pass on our way to Tavistock so was convenient.The welcome was much better, very much appreciated and improvement on our previous visit.One of our group had the burger and one had stuffed chicken breast, both said they enjoyed their meals.Two of us had a 'special', Venison suet. We agreed that it was pretty awful, the suet was rock hard, as I stuck my fork in it smashed into pieces and spread itself across the table! The meat, although plentiful, was very grisly, not good! The accompanying mash potatoes were in fact the worse I've ever had anywhere, not smooth, but dry and tasteless, in fact the whole meal was completely tasteless and a great disappointment.So in summary, improved service but two poor meals, having second thoughts about returning!

We were staying locally and tried The Royal Inn after recommendation. We called in for a lunchtime drink and browsed the menu. We booked our table for that evening and were not disappointed. The food was excellent with lots to choose from and promptly arrived. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the Landlord was very welcoming. A proper traditional pub with character.

Our party of 20 seniors had booked into the Royal Inn for Lunch. Our Social Secretary couldn't have chosen a better venue. The staff were very efficient and friendly. Despite the Notice on the outside wall of the pub describing the Landlord as Grumpy we found him quite the affable 'mein host'. A choice of three real ales were available, I enjoyed Otter Ale. The food was excellent I can recommend the Lasagne. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the Cod melted in the mouth. Everyone of our group was more than satisfied. we shall definitely return..

Great pub, stunning location. Best burger and chips and pint of Proper Job anywhere. The pretty barmaid who served us was efficient, polite and charming- knows a thing or two about equestrianism too. Would definitely recommend

Lovely old pub but looked unloved and neglected and was very cold, so cold, didnt want to stay. there was no woodburner going.Dead insects stuck to window that had clearly been there a while so felt the cleaner was probably not that great. Especially regarding the toilets, need a revamp, toilet seat massive crack, door difficult to lock/close, no loo roll, no hand drier and an old damp towel hanging over said drier, didnt look very nice. agree to other reviewer, there was indeed a very unhappy looking lady behind the bar and not welcoming, a smile is free! re our score, we didnt eat today but have done and generally v good value

As we entered the dining side of the Royal Inn we were greeted by a lovely wood burner, most welcome on a very chilly night. The chillness however continued with the young lady behind the bar, she was not at all welcoming and made us feel we had interrupted her evening. Our table was reserved with our name on it, so she knew we were dining. After getting our drinks we sat and chatted for 10 mins, catching up with friends and glancing across at the specials board, after a further 10 mins had passed we hadn't been offered a menu, it wasn't exactly busy, just one other couple. I had to go to the bar and ask for the menus, bearing in mind there were four of us the young lady gave us 3.

We travel from Newquay to visit our daughter and family in Callington and always visit this pub with the friendly landlord and his family,excellent food and good beer,pity other establishments did not have the same quality of food and super ambience .see you in a couple of months again.

Relaxing lunch, local produce, fabulous atmosphere. Entertaining locals. Great place to stop on return walk from Ensleigh. Very much enjoyed. .

Ein sehr empfehlenswerter uriger Pub!!! Hier kann man gut essen, mit dem Wirt schwätzen und sich einfach wohl fühlen.

We met friends for dinner at The Royal Inn, and decided to sit outside as it was such a beautiful evening. Paul ( landlord) came out to take our order. We ate in the restaurant inside where the waiting staff were friendly and courteous. We all enjoyed our first and second courses and some had puddings!! The beer drinkers can recommend the Tintagel Ale which was a light beer, being 3.6%.

Went for a meal last week. Food was really nice, choice of drinks was good. Helped the landlord to identify a tree with fruit on in his back garden...was a greengage. Would suggest anyone to visit and sample the fare.

The Royal Inn is our local and we absolutely love it - in fact it was one of the deciding factors when we bought our house as we can walk to it. Paul and Cath (and their family, bar and waiting staff) are excellent hosts and Gary and the kitchen team prepare fantastic dishes which never fail to disappoint. It is truly unique in a world where everything has become a chain run by soulless Corporate organisations. Our motto is “use it or you will lose it” - long live The Royal! Jo & Patrick

I visited The Royal Inn earlier this week with my local hash running group. This had been pre-arranged in advance as we were a large group. Quite a few of the group were already inside when I arrived with my friend. As we tried to enter, the landlord stopped us saying my friend couldn't bring her water bottle inside. Initially we thought he was joking as I have never been asked to leave a water bottle outside. He was very abrupt, stating he would never make any money if everyone brought their own drinks inside. At this point I told him we were intending to purchase both food and drinks, but he was insistent we left the water bottle in the car.

A repeat visit to Horsebridge with 5 friends to celebrate birthdays. A sunny Monday lunchtime in July so we decided to eat outside.

We go for lunch here every time we visit Tavistock and it never disappoints, I had the freshest of fresh crab to start, all white meat, followed by lovely scallops with stir-fried vegetables, whilst my wife enjoyed her excellent fish pie.

Staying nearby at hotel. recommended to try this popular pub. So did so.

Sitting in this cosy pub you are in the heart of the countryside, right by the river Tamar which divides Devon and Cornwall. It is a glorious location and the pub has an interesting history, too. It is run by a lovely family who have created a warm and convivial atmosphere.

Found the Royal Inn on the internet and booked a meal for my wife birthday with two friends . The inn is a traditional old pub with a good atmosphere a chatty owner and his wife the chef who can sure cook .The food was delicious and plentiful .We will definitely be back ,oh and the views were great .Thanks for making my family and friends day .

After reading many good reviews of this Inn our friends and ourselves thought it was well worth a visit. This was our third time of seeking out this place. The 1st time we lost our way, the second time it was closed but thankfully we took the direct road that the internet advises and found it with no trouble.

We recently visited the Royal Inn after a recommendation from the place we were staying at on holiday to Cornwall. We were looking to eat at a local countryside pub and the Royal Inn 'ticked all our boxes'. Quiet relaxing area of Tavistock, beautiful views, scrummy home cooked food - just what we were looking for. We arrived at about 6:30pm (when the evening dinner sitting starts) and by the time we left about 7:45pm the place was almost full - defiantly a credit to what a wonderful little pub this is.

Old pub on the river Tamar by the bridge at Horsebridge. Outside tables, historic original public bar that fortunately hasn't been 'pimped up'. Real ale, real cider, interesting landlord. Well worth a visit, see photos.

Nos encontramos con este hotel sólo de boca en boca. Y no estamos contentos de haberlo hecho. Es bajar esos carriles estrechos en un país aparentemente tranquilo, pero donde hacer todas estas personas vienen de? Libro, no llega! Muy buena comida y un ambiente agradable. Necesitas un coche (o un amigo con uno) para llegar aquí. No te decepcionará.

Comimos allí cada noche (de nuevo) en nuestra reciente visita a Beera Farm. Nos encanta este lugar y todo - ubicación, arquitectura y mobiliario, el personal, la comida y la bebida! Es como volver a casa. Una vez más, las vieiras (que he vivido en tres noches) eran excelentes, así como todo lo demás. La "Pizarra gruñón's Cellar" es una gran adición a la experiencia!

Este pub está dirigido por una familia y el propietario solía ser un marinero, muy acogedor y hasta para charlar sobre sus aventuras de vuelta en los años 70 y 80. La comida es deliciosa y el servicio es amable y rápido. Hazte un favor y pedir el pudin. . Por mucho, el mejor que he probado en mucho tiempo. No puedes tener mejor mientras en Tavistock y las zonas circundantes. Altamente recomendado.

Went to our local pub The Royal Inn last night for a fathers day meal. We all had a great meal. I had the Hake fillet with crushed potatoes and a lovely medley of vegetables which included marsh samphire it was excellent, my husband had...

Vinimos aquí ya nos estamos hospedando en la carretera y recomendado por nuestro propietario yurta. Somos de Londres y había ido a la "licores" la semana anterior. Este lugar salimos triunfantes que uno diez veces más.

Absolutamente perfecto pub país, servicio fantástico y el mejor asado que he tenido. Ganas de volver pronto.

I had a saturday dinner and then a sunday lunch here. It was unbelievable. The food was great, the situation was idyllic and the landlord and his family were the most obliging friendly, kind and easy going people that you could ever hope to find.If you travelled to Devon only for this pub and location you wouldnt be disappointed.

We called for an on the spur of the moment lunch. Food was really fresh, good quality and served beautifully.

On a wonderfully warm Autumn day turned up for lunch & sat on the upper deck outside - one of our party needed a sun hat! Access to tables was for disabled me hindered by overgrown bushes encroaching onto the path. We chose mains of lasagne and two curries & a large double gammon steak with skinnies plus beverages. The large Rioja was very pleasant when served, having been forgotten by bar staff. After the meal, Host & Hostess came to clear away and he stayed as he usually does with little encouragement to engage in cheery banter for a while, after which Bramble came up and introduced herself to us (golden retriever) & did the same. All very pleasant and just the tonic all of us were hoping for. The setting alongside Horsebridge over the Tamar is exceptional.

My boyfriend and I were warmly greeted by the landlord after an hour-long walk to the pub. He chatted to us about where we'd come from, (Saxmundham, Suffolk), and made us feel very welcome.The food was incredible. I can vouch for the gammon, egg and chips and the WARM chocolate brownie! The portions were large too!This is definitely a pub to visit if you get the chance :)

I came to the Royal Inn with my Dad and had a lovely time. The staff were so welcoming and accommodating. I am a coeliac and usually, even in chain restaurants I have trouble with eating requirements but here I was treated so well and could have battered fish and chips and it was delicious. It was a great place, chickens at the window and all the locals! What a great place! Thank you so much!

Great pub in a great location on the border between Devon and Cornwall. The food is great quality and imaginitive. Try to eat in the bar if you can as it is is a far more interesting room. Great landlord

We had a week's holiday in a cottage about a mile from Horsebridge in August 2016 and went here on our first night and enjoyed it so much that we went back on two further evenings. Booking essential. Good selection of specials - good sized portions and reasonably priced. Friendly landlord who takes the trouble to chat with diners at their tables.

My partner and I have enjoyed lots of delicious meals at this wonderful pub whilst staying at the nearby Beera farm. This summer we decided to treat my partner's son and granddaughter to the Royal Inn experience!It was a pleasure to watch the youngest member of the party tucking into the food with relish. In fact, she declared that the steaks she enjoyed at the Royal were the best she had ever had. The Royal was a hit with all three generations!

A great historic pub perfectly located next to the river Tamar. A good choice of beer which is served direct from the barrel. An excellent choice of pub food served with a smile. Just sit there, relax, and take in the atmosphere of a pub that is part of our country's history. Imagine customers over the ages mulling over the events of their time.

On a recommendation from a work mate I took my family for Sunday lunch to this wonderful old inn. Food was great, ambience was even better. The landlord was very friendly and welcoming if a little quirky, that's not a criticism btw. We put his strangeness down to him having snuck across the Tamar from Cornwall! We will definitely visit again.

Good food, nice owner! Love to come back! Good price, and loved the Eton Mess as desert. Nice to sit outside as well.

After a shaky start (let's just say they don't listen to their voicemail messages!) we had a very nice visit. The service from the lady behind the bar was okay, and the drinks were pretty good. The starters were heavily loaded to seafood, but the main courses were varied and the specials board looked tempting as well. The beef risotto was as good as I hoped it would be, and the banoffee pie was very enjoyable. My fellow diners were all very complimentary about their selections. We will happily return again - I will make sure I ring and book a table and don't rely on leaving a voicemail message.

After hearing good things about this pub thought we'd give it a go. Gammon and Chips was real good, the Gammon was cooked really well, not like some of the chewy stuff I've had in some pubs. As I don't drink it was good to see a good selection of soft drinks. Staff were friendly and polite. Would visit again when in area.

I'm beginning to realise that these little pubs in the middle of nowhere are surprisingly awesome, with a lot of care taken to welcome locals and visitors alike, and serving incredibly tasty meals!We came on a recommendation of several locals and were absolutely not disappointed. The proprietors were super friendly, had some great banter, and then served up probably THE best mushroom stroganoff I have had in my life, as well as the lightest / crispiest onion rings! Honestly, I would have gladly had a 2nd helping of that mushroom stroganoff if I could, and would have come back the next few days in a row except that we were off galavanting too late to make it for their last call.Absolutely recommend stopping by the Royal Inn at Horsebridge and treating yourself to a local cider with a top-notch meal!

Called in for a lunch with the family and whilst I couldn't fault the food it wasn't particularly special. The venue is pleasant but again given the wealth of pubs in the area this one did not make a huge impression. Mein host was indeed very welcoming and 10/10 for his friendliness.

We live locally and It's our only place to go. My sons love the beer (Proper Job) and if visiting always say book the ROYAL. The food never fails some specials as well as menus.. All local food. Great for children they have a room off the bars..Seats out side. And a patio. Owner not grumpy as signs says. And quite a character.. No white tablecloths just great pub food and a friendly atmosphere.. Give it a go..

We have visited here many times, and have always had fantastic food. We have visited with various age ranges and size of group and have never been disappointed.

Have not been to here for a couple of years but it is still up to its high standards. The specials always has items which you wouldn't usually see and the beer always tastes excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful.

I visited the pub for the first time a couple of weeks ago with my boyfriend and his parents. Not only did we receive a polite and warm welcome, but the atmosphere and feel of the pub was perfect! The food was absolutely stunning and the service was extremely quick. I've now visited the pub several times and have been equally as pleased every time! A truly wonderful traditional pub and I would highly recommend!!!

Went for an evening meal with friends. Great service, friendly atmosphere, a wide menu variety, tasty food and a nice beer selection make this an instant fave.

I have recently enjoyed a meal at the Royal Inn. The bar staff were great, the waiting staff were very pleasant and the seafood linguine was probably the best I have ever had. I recommend that anyone who likes seafood should try it.

arrived on a bus,pre arranged,16 of us,on tour,ok,beer slow to come uo,it was all from the barrel outside,once we had got ourselves organised it wasnt a problem. great welcome from mine host,..not the grumpy one! it wa st pirans day,we were in devon..just,host was from cornwall,so we had cornish songs put on ..without asking. just a really good experience. thank you

Real proper English pub, entertaining and friendly locals. Excellent selection of very well kept ales, good selection of tasty well cooked and presented food at sensible prices. Friendly and helpful staff, certainly worth a detour.

Stopped here last night for an anniversary meal with my partner, couldn't fault the food very tasty, was a quiet night for the pub just needed some back ground music to keep the atmosphere up, hoping to try a roast dinner here soon.

Lovely old pub with great atmosphere; excellent beers at the right temperature (ie not cold!). Food reliable and reasonably priced. We always enjoy coming here...

Dropped in for lunch on a walk into Cornwall and we were delighted. Good beer and traditional cider along with an excellent lunch. Very friendly pub serving well executed freshly cooked food in a delightful location. Flagstone floors, fireplace and proper bar all add to the charm. The staff were great and made us feel very welcome. Difficult to fault.

Friendly welcome, followed with good food and good beer and excellent wines, enjoyed in very good company, with helpful polite staff and a decent landlord.We will come again !

The inn was recommended by our excellent B&B at Higher Woodley Farm. Old 15th century building near the The Inn was once a nunnery and stands near the ancient Horsebridge, which was built over the River Tamar in 1437 by French Benedictine monks. Charles I is reputed to have visited the pub during the civil war & left his seal in the granite step 'for services rendered'. From that day forth the pub became known as the Royal Inn.We were there on a Saturday night and it was quite busy. Young couple were celebrating their 10th Wedding Anniversary staying in a Band B close by. The look in their eye suggested the bcelebration still had some way to run.There were quite a few rowdy locals who were enjoying there Saturday night and creating a very friendly atmosphere. the publican was away and the staff behind the bar were 'ring ins' for the night. They were run off their feet. There was an open fire and great atmosphere.The meals were a good size. We both had fish and it was excellent. Not sure how some of ythe patrons were making it home. Walking one would hope. Very pleasant way to spend a Saturday Evening. Good food, good company. A great little pub

Visited midweek and without booking and we were made to feel welcome and were accommodated (best to book they got very busy). A really good choice of food with some evening specials. The food was very good with quality meat, all home cooked and portion size was generous. Well done to the landlord and staff; we will travel to visit more often now we have been reminded of the high standard here.

Second visit just as good as the first,.scallops beautiful,.service friendly and a beautiful setting,.will be back soon

We spent an enjoyable evening at the Royal Inn, after making a reservation. We were staying closeby otherwise I don't know that we would have found it!The building is very old, very authentic and very welcoming. The food was very good and arrived hot (one ribs and one fish special). They appeared to be a bit short staffed so service was a bit slow, but that was not a problem for us.If we are ever back in this lovely area, we would happily eat there again.

Well maybe my expectations were too high after reading the reviews on here, but I certainly won't be visiting again. I had the scallops, served randomly in a bowl with boiled potatoes, and clearly cooked in either a dirty frying pan or in with my dad's steak as they had a strange beef flavour to them. The scami looked okay, but given the high prices I would have expected something a bit more gastro pub, and this place is not in that league by a long way.

This is our favourite pub! We have been here many times and always enjoy delicious food and drink, as well as great hospitality and a beautiful building.

Another excellent meal at the Royal; brilliant service, good atmosphere and superb food! The crème Brule was outstanding!

The landlord is a character and someone who, I was warned beforehand, does not suffer fools gladly! So we were on our best behaviour; but he was very friendly and interesting to chat with.We had a great evening. The food was delicious, especially the house hamburger. Loved the Otter Amber ale too! Service was good.We look forward to our next visit.

We visited the Royal Inn three times in a week as we were renting a house just across the bridge and we loved it! Paul the landlord and his wife made us feel like part of the family and our girls (11, 13, 15 and 24) would have eaten there every night if they could! Beautiful home cooked local food with reasonable prices ( chilli only £7, scallops on crushed new potatoes £13). You need to book as its busy every night and we were so glad we did before we arrived on the Friday as there were seven of us and we wouldn't have got in. Great Cornish ales too and lovely wine, and the desserts were huge! We will be back, thanks Paul!

Been here many times and will keep going back as setting, food,ale,owners are all excellent as always.

Food and ale were both excellent. Landlord was friendly. Real traditional pub. Not a chain. Dogs allowed in bar. Trying to find an excuse to go back already!

Four visits so far, and each one a success. The food is great value, portions are generous, and pricing very reasonable. Nice regular menu plus a changing array of specials, so finding something for everyone is very easy. Everything always seems very fresh too.The pub-restaurant is family owned and run, and it shows. It has a friendly and casual atmosphere, but is still very efficient - even with large groups they manage to get all means served at the same time.Booking recommended even during the week, as the place attracts diners from miles around - including us!

Every time I visit Tavistock, normally once a year, I have lunch at the Royal Inn, however, this time the food showed a vast improvement over previous visits. My wife loved the parsnip and honey soup, whilst my main course of scallops was terrific, a dish of seven perfectly cooked, plump scallops with crushed new potatoes and stir fried vegetables was truly magnificent, whilst our companion's deep fried battered cod with chips was excellent, and not oily or greasy like it so often is and a really white piece of cod. We will be going back next time for sure.

Ein richtig alter Pub mit unglaublich gemütlicher Atmosphäre. Sehr zuvorkommende und nette Bedienungen (auch der Wirt war sehr freundlich). Tolle Auswahl an Bieren und sehr gute Auswahl an Speisen. Großes Angebot an regionalen Speisen.Eine sehr besondere Location, die Lust macht, öfters dorthin zu gehen.Der Weg so weit "raus" lohnt sich absolut.