Skylark Inn in West Devon

Today 5th April 2024...4 dogs and 4 adults called in after local walk for pints and food..excellent service,friendly welcome and well kept ales and ciders👌thank you

This pub has gone down hill drastically

Lovely food, lovely pub, lovely setting, lovely people.

Excellent service and very polite bar staff, the roast dinners are to die for . Definitely will visit again .

Lovely traditional pub on dartmoor, unchanged in years, just nipped in for a snack and had garlic bread and dirty fries (chicken n bacon n cheese) good value and just right for lunch. And the staff were lovely

Really lovely pub. Good food, friendly staff and a good variety of drinks available

The new management at The Skylark have done a good job of turning around this pub. It was full for Saturday lunch. Not a particularly exciting menu but well cooked and including a variety of vegetarian options. Friendly staff and St Austell brewery beer.

We arrived just after they finished catering for a wedding and yet the meal was great the staff and landlord were very friendly even though clearly tired after a long day.

Went in here for a drink before our walk, good beer, lovely fire and friendly staff 😁

Great place to eat Nice location, parking good, hosts welcoming and staff friendly, had the carvery many times which was really nice and great value for money. Nothing more than I expected as have been there several times now, always left happy. Definetly recommended and would suggest booking first if going for a Sunday carvery.

Nice location, parking good, hosts welcoming and staff friendly, had the carvery which was really nice and great value for money. Nothing more than I expected as have been there several times now, always left happy. Definetly recommended.

Brilliant Sunday roast and great service

We held our daughter’s wedding at the Skylark in Clearbrook and I have to say that Victor, Matt and the team did us proud. What a great pub this is! Victor deigned a special menu for us and invited us to a tasting for the wines. They worked their socks off for us all afternoon and nothing was too much trouble. The food was superb – everything from Devon or Cornwall and beautifully presented. For anyone thinking of having their wedding in picturesque Devon you could not have a better venue.

It's one of our favourite places for pub grub. Nothing fancy, just traditional pub food done properly, with great ales and ciders in a traditional country pub. Sit inside or in the large beer garden. It's the perfect stop off just yards from the cycle path or after a walk on the moors. It's also very dog friendly.

They were so welcoming! Landlord was hilarious with my daughter and all staff so kind. Lovely place

Despite a good review we were disappointed.The lunch was very average Pub dark inside could do with more lighting .Carpet throughout the lounge and eating area needs updating looks very tired . Will not be going back

Party of 5 for lunch with a dog too. Good pub food and ample portions. Very nice that the dog was able to come as well. A busy little place, we did book online as was stated but staff did not get back to us to confirm this so we had to ring up on the day again to make sure we had a table. Other than that a great family lunch.

A friendly and welcoming pub on Dartmoor next to a cycle route 27 Excellent food and good selection of beers and lagers. Wine available. Family and dog friendly. Recommended.

Went for launch to meet some friends. Great food and main course served on hot plates , friendly service and a lovely log fire , will go again

Lovely little place for a meal. Leah, the server, did a great job of giving us a good table. The only down downside was the group of locals who hogged the fire and called us 'oldies'. It won't stop us going back again.

I booked a Boxing Day table back on 28th October, spoke directly to Victor and had an email confirmation. We arrived to find it hadn’t been put in the diary but they found us a table. At 1:40pm when they came to take our dessert order they told us we would need to leave the table by 2pm as it was already booked! Yet there were others that were already eating before we arrived and were still sitting enjoying their post meal drinks! I found this very unfair as it was their error not ours. This was, in my opinion, very bad service and left us all unhappy.

The best roast in Devon by far and staff are all excellent wish they where cooking our christmas dinner.terry & debs

Excellent little pub on the moors beautiful views.

First time here will come again only thing was coffee wasn't that hot.

Nice pub and food friendly service

Decent enogh food for a fair price

We try to go to the Skylark for a meal out 3 to 4 times a year. We have learnt to book even if it is lunch time as the place is a must for a meal, or even just to go for a drink. The place can only be described as a typical countryside pub, where you are made to feel welcome whether you are a regular or your first visit. This is was the wife!s birthday and the steaks we had were perfectly done. Roll on our next trip there.

We arrived at The Skylark Inn and we were welcomed warmly by the staff and the owner Victor. We were seated at a table, the fire was roaring creating a calming ambience. Our drinks came quickly which was a bonus as the bottom half of the pub was fairly full. We were handed a pizza menu as well as a regular menu, which most of us chose from. We ordered a 12” Hunter’s Chicken pizza and a 12” Hoisin Duck pizza they were absolutely incredible I very much recommend trying them and the other pizzas they have to offer. The food arrived at an average time, the pizza’s came with your very own pizza cutter which was very convenient as we could cut it to how we wanted it. They were very reasonably priced for what you get compared to Pizza Express, Domino’s etc. I was very happy with the service, food, value and the atmosphere, I will definitely be returning. Thank you to the staff and Victor.

Lovely country pub, not too far from Plymouth. Around 20 minutes from the city centre, in the village of Clearbrook on the edge of Dartmoor. Good food and drink at good prices.

Booked a table for midday to hook up with close friends we hadn't seen for quite a while to enjoy a Sunday lunch and catch up with news etc. Seated promptly, drinks orders taken all with a smile and in a courteous manner. The Missus opted for the Roast Pork and myself the Roast Beef, our friends ordering the beef, pork and chicken and one taking the Rack of Ribs. If there's one thing I love it's a TRADITIONAL Sunday Roast, and the Skylark definitely delivered in this respect. The beef was tender and tasty, the vegetables were spot on, as was the roast dishes of our friends, along with the ribs. My wife always knows when I've enjoyed a meal as I completely clear the plate, as on this occasion. In a nutshell, if you like a traditional Sunday Roast, served in a traditional Country pub then the Skylark is most certainly well worth a visit. Booking is a must. I'm glad we did as by the time we left the place was heaving. That alone speaks for itself. Well done Team Skylark. As we say in Cornwall 'that were a proper job'

Brilliant old style village with a warm heartfelt welcome. Great value for money and excellent Sunday roast. Despite a little booking mishap, we got a table and where made more than welcome thanks 😊

Yet another brilliant evening friendly staff and food exceptional ! Fantastic special board and great choices from usual menu Thanks Victor

Great little family run pub, great staff and amazing food. Highly recommended! The special menu items are always changing. 14" hoisin duck pizza I had today (bargain at under £15) was really good. I've been coming back every week since I discovered this quirky little establishment!

Came here for Sunday lunch, the roast was amazing (loved the cauliflower cheese and roasties) they managed to squeeze us in before the next reservation, no trouble! Attentive and friendly waiter. Such a lovely country pub, keep up the good work!

Had a group meal this Saturday 15th October 23’ brilliant atmosphere, staff were spot on and friendly, food was absolutely great! And Les what can I say, top class host and landlord! Thank you from Sussex Search & Rescue!

Beautiful food. Thank you so much to Victor and staff for a lovely afternoon!!

We came here for dinner with a tour group. This restaurant was extremely hot. I had to get up and leave several times during dinner as it was excessively hot in the restaurant. We asked for the SAC to be turned on and all they did was open a window. As we were leaving the owner apologized and said his electricity contract had expired and his power bill had gone from £500 monthly to £2,000 monthly. He said it rarely gets this hot here. OK. I hardly saw how that was our problem and felt he should raise his prices and turn on the AC. That said, I barely remember anything about the meal. I am not sure what I ate, as I only remember the heat, so I will not comment on the food but no one from the US wants to be subjected to a 100 degree restaurant while on vacation. This could have been a special evening on a much delayed trip to the UK and instead all that I remember is the stifling heat. The owner should have turned on the AC.

What a lovely pub on dartmoor. Really friendly, great service and food was amazing. Would definitely recommend and will most definitely return again.

I can honestly say that this is one of the best pub meal experiences I have had in decades - everything was there from the word go. The down-to-earth service, the personal touches, the atmosphere which made you feel so welcome. I loved the way the specials were announced - all local fish, shellfish and meat. I went for the mussels in white wine and garlic as a starter and a ribeye steak from a very local source just down the road. the food was exceptional too. When I arrived at about 7pm, it was pretty quiet. When I Ieft an hour later, served at a pace that suited me, the pub was pretty much full, and it was a great atmosphere. With the three alcohol free bottles of lager I had, the total came to about £45 and I got a 10% discount card for the rest of the month for every time I revisit - I felt this represented excellent value. I used to go to a very similarly run pub about 35 years ago (OMG!) in my late teens/early twenties. Since then, running a traditional English pub has been something of a dying art. Here, they did it with ease, without breaking into a sweat, it was so natural, it was like theatre. I cannot remember enjoying a meal so much in decades, and I have dined out a lot over this time. It's not at all posh or pretentious and it's by no means a spit and sawdust pub either. It's brilliantly run in the middle section, just where I like it. No music, no TVs, no machines, just lovely customers from all walks of life coming together in a happy place for a fantastic Friday night out. The whole décor reeks authentic pub because it is clearly all absolutely genuine. I applaud the whole team, it is obviously run by consummate professionals with effortless ease. And no, I haven't been paid to write this review! I have never been here before and I only chose to go here with some reluctance because I didn't want to return to either of the two other pubs that had better Google reviews in the area, because both had failed to impress me at all. The Skylark Inn, by contrast, impressed me on every conceivable front and I cannot recommend a visit highly enough. Five stars? Six stars would be more appropriate, in my humble opinion.

Good food but desert not worth paying for bigger bowl but not full up only small cover about 1/2 inch over bottom

As soon as we arrived to our booking we were welcomed and shown the specials board. The team were friendly and couldn’t do enough. We all had the specials for starters including fresh shellfish and they were delicious, we could not finish our main meals as so full! Could not fault the food or service and we stayed for hours enjoying the atmosphere. We did not feel rushed, a Lovely relaxed atmosphere.

What can we say apart from amazing service from landlord son and staff . Food was unbelievable from the starters to main meal which was so much on the plate and cooked to Perfection Huge Thankyou to the Chef also lovely ambience we felt so relaxed no rush and will definitely be returning

Great atmosphere, warm and friendly hosts giving very good service and food. Fish cakes are delicious!

Stopped in for the monthly quiz night and some rather nice food

Great pub , with very friendly staff . Good food

Good honest pub food and great friendly staff. I will be going back to this pub. Really good mix of meat, fish and vege food.

Great food, drink, and atmosphere. Fun spot to catch a bite and beverage.

this pub is so filthy and disgusting there was grease on the tables the floors needed a good hoovering . the staff are ignorant and very rude they employ school kids that wander around like they don't want to be there I complained about the breaded mushrooms being so rock hard after being deep fried I nearly broke 2 of my teeth on them I also ordered the garlic bread with cheese again disgusting and greasy I complained and all I abruptly got told was that no one else has complained so I told victor and his son again about the standard of food they both just walked back into the kitchen how rude is that when we were paying customers disgusting will never ever be returning there again ever .

Absolutely fabulous! The food was so good and great value for money. The service was quick and attentive with the gentleman serving being really helpful and understanding about dietary needs. Really filling, hearty meals and great puddings!

Myself and my family visit the skylark regularly and have never been disappointed.. the owner and staff are amazing and the food is second to none.. 100% value for money highly recommended

We absolutely love going to the Skylark Inn, it's a great local friendly pub. The food is excellent - good size portions and fair pricing. The staff are fantastic - Vicky (girl with glasses) is absolutely A1!! Shes hard working, very friendly, reliable and just does her job brilliantly. Matt is lovely too, they're just decent, very friendly and welcoming people. We can not fault it! We also know that if we did have a problem, they would sort it. 5 stars, great pub!!

TIjdens onze fietstocht dook deze parel op. We besloten om er te lunchen en hebben het ons zeker niet beklaagd. Heerlijke Cod bij de Fish and Chips.

Having read previous reviews we were more than disappointed when two of the four mains were sadly well over cooked. Also, lady in charge took a very laissez-faire attitude to our complaint. Yes she did make a cursory enquiry on satisfaction at table but hurried away before comment could be made and afterwards just dismissed our issue. The food was tasty just sadly spoilt and we were not the only ones with the same complaint. Certainly no apology or regret was shown. Very poor people skills not encouraging a return visit.

The food and service is EXCELLENT and also the staff its so good you have to book,very friendly well worth a visit

They have the best gluten-free fish cakes I’ve ever had. Service was over the top exceptional and servers were very friendly. Many in our group enjoyed the steak pie! An authentic piece pub. If we find ourselves in this area again, we will definitely return. It’s about 20-25” from Plymouth on outskirts of Dartmouth park.

Wow what a beautiful pub victor and staff were polite ,friendly and the food was unbelievably good,followed by a lovely walk

Wonderful service from start to finish, highly attentive team who can't do enough for you, the food portions are fantastic and the quality superb! Dogs welcome and the pub itself is full of character with a great atmosphere. A true hidden gem!

We went in for a bit of food whilst passing and it was fair to say it was amazing. We walked in and was greeted by a nice lady called jaz who served us swiftly. She was amazing for us! Sorted us drinks straight away...

I almost popped in here on the way down to Plymbridge on the NRC27, instead I did on the way back and so glad I did. A warm greeting as I ordered a drink to start, then decided to have lunch. I asked if I...

Lovely pub for a family meal. Went for a Sunday roast and although it was hot outside the pub was lovely and cool. Food was brilliant with very generous portion sizes and a good range of choices. The staff were really friendly and went the...

Excellent food as usual never let's us down had pie fantastic thank you Victor and staff you take some beating well done see you soon

This pub is probably the best kept secret in the area. We walked in on a Saturday evening and were greeted by a very welcoming chap. The atmosphere breathes traditional local pub and the owner and his staff made this such a pleasant experience. All...

Great location on the edge of the moor, friendly staff, good value food and fab homemade cheesecake. Serving food on Sunday evenings too.

We arrived yesterday (Bank Holiday) for a meal, but hadn't booked. That's 4 adults and 5 (allbet small) dogs. Victor was so welcoming, as usual, and fitted us in, despite being really busy. Service was attentive without long waits, and the portion sizes were very...

Since Christmas we’ve had several family meals here and I have to say not only is the food top notch but it’s the outstanding service we ALWAYS experience. Vic & Matt are full of warmth and humour, nothing is a hassle despite my Dad being...

Passing through in our camper and came across the Skylark Inn very close to a scenic cycle route. We were given a very warm welcome despite all the tables being pre booked on their very popular quiz night!! However, they squeezed us in on a...

Called into the Skylark for a quick drink on our way home. The staff were so friendly and engaging we decided to have dinner there . Excellent food , great value , a special Monday evening menu was excellent. I would certainly return in the...

Last minute drop in on the Easter Saturday. Pub was very busy and we hadn't booked or even 'phoned through. However, we were fitted in - thank you. We ordered 2 x fish and chips and a lasagne. Unfortunately, only one fish and chips, so...

Our first visit and we were blown away by the warm welcome and lovely vibe. We had only intended to stay for a quick lunchtime drink but noticed the food being served and stayed for lunch. The choice was good but we settled for home...

Excellent meals. Staff very friendly. Ingredients sourced very locally via local independent suppliers.

We have been to the Skylark for food many times now and the food is always outstanding. The portion size is always great and the quality of food is amazing. The staff are always fantastic and take time to come and talk to us. Great...

The BEST ROAST in the Plymouth/Devon area. I’ve been eating at the skylark for at least 15 years and I’ve never had a bad meal or experience. The consistency is amazing. Drinks are fantastic, as well as the service. The outside beer garden and bbq...

Booked a table for 4 at lunch after a walk on the moor. Very welcoming staff, which to seat us, bring drinks and take orders. 2 of us chose the special venison burger, 2 chose from the standard menu. The venison burgers were delicious -...

I was passing this pub on a Tuesday lunch time with my son. My son has severe learning difficulties including autism, and wouldn’t cope walking inside a pub due to his anxieties. On the off chance I asked a member of staff at the Skylark...

Four of us went there last night and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.All the staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was excellent.Vic the chef was very friendly as were all the rest of the staff.Will certainly be going back again,

Excellent dog friendly pub. We have a 7 month old red Labrador and have been coming here since he had his last injection. Victor and Mat and all the staff have been very welcoming and we cannot recommend this place enough. If you want a...

I often go to this pub with my 10 month old puppy and all of the staff are so lovely and friendly. He’s a big boy for his age so he’s a bit clumsy but the staff don’t care, they are all so happy and...

Horrific experience at this rude pub. Took our dog on his final walk today following having a stroke. Went to try The Skylark for lunch as it’s advertised as dog friendly, with an outdoor space - however the outdoor space was closed so we had...

In response to Victor’s comment further below; If you had let me speak in your restaurant, or read my review properly or look at the photo of the Chips, the issue is how poor they were with several rotten bits ! Not the skins. (Yes...

Visited with my family over half term. Greeted as soon as we stepped inside by friendly waitress. Nearly all tables were reserved, so that shows how popular this place is. The meals were served quickly, and it was clear plates all round at our table!...

I've been coming to the Skylark for years, it holds special memories as it's where my stepdad would take us, who is sadly no longer with us. Been a few times now with my husband and we love it, always a friendly welcome. We had...

Such a lovely cosy pub, we went on a Tuesday afternoon. The staff were lovely throughout and the food was super yummy (fantastic portion too) We sat by the fire and really enjoyed our experience. We will be returning!

Lovely homemade pub food , lovely atmosphere with inglenook fire lit….COSY ,,,, dogs welcome friendly welcoming staff Food never fails !

We’ve been to this pub for lunch a few times now and we love it. Wonderful atmosphere in this rustic dog friendly pub, lovely welcoming open fire. The food is consistently very good and the staff are lovely.

I had Spinach Cannelloni which was quite pleasant, although the only Veggie meal available on Festive Menu. This meal is usually cheaper on the usual menu with dessert compared to 2 courses on Festive Menu. The Chips were very poor as the rotten parts of...

Very friendly staff and good food. Sat by a lovely log fire and our dog was allowed. Good prices and quick service.

What a friendly welcome we had even though it was so busy. Our food was superb, my son loved the chips. Most definitely will be going again. Special thank you to Lee and Matt. The best rhubarb and ginger gin I’ve ever had.

What a wonderful, friendly warm welcome we had from Victor, and yet so professional at the same time. The Skylark has it spot on. The food was unpretentious, yet well presented and really good. Reasonably priced. A cosy, traditional atmosphere, but with modern thinking. So...

My sister and I and our two dogs went here for Sunday lunch. We had a delicious roast pork and bread and butter pudding and the waiting staff were friendly and obliging. What spoilt the meal was the coffee which was bitter and we returned...

A perfect English pub in the countryside. The staff give you a warm welcome and are very friendly and engaged in chat the whole time we were there, we went back a second night from our hotel as it was that good. The food is...

Last year we came across this pub and enjoyed the food and company so much we decided to make a return this year. The quality and generosity of the food hasn't changed and Victor made sure everyone was happy.

Visited today with my 75 yr old mum. She was in similar company. The average age of the customers was about 70 but the service, food and drink was excellent. We were made to feel very welcome despite having turned up 10 minutes before the...

Having spent almost two weeks in and around Dartmoor on holiday (for the now 15th year), have just stumbled on The Skylark Inn. Without a doubt the best meal over the entire 15 years. Menu was extensive, produce itself outstanding, and dishes served were fresh...

we have been to this lovely pub for a meal on a couple of occasions and it does not disappoint. the service is fantastic with a warm welcome on arrival with nothing to much trouble the food is wonderful .. hot and fresh superbly cooked...

Lovely warm and welcoming family ran pub in the picturesque setting of Dartmoor. If you're are passing and just wanting to have a drink they do a great variety of local ales plus all your house hold lagers and ciders. The skylark also have one...

Been here a few times now just for a drink. Thought we would try the food and very glad we did. Food was fantastic, our friend said the burger was the best he'd ever had. Alchocol selection is great, cater for all tastes. Very highly...

I’ve lived in Devon and Cornwall, this time I was visiting from Spain. What a welcome!! I don’t think ever have we been treated so warmly. The beer is great, the service polite and friendly. The food is both a fair price and so damn...

We arrived at this pub for a lunchtime meal, some choices were not available but understandable because cod is hard to get hold of. Anyway my wife decided on Ham, egg and chips. The dish arrived to find the ham was grizzly and the fried...

We ordered lunch for 4 people, one of which was a vegetarian pasta. When the pasta arrived their were some pieces of bacon in it which we told the waiting staff about. Soon after an irate chef came out and insisted that there was no...

Beautiful pub highly recommended 👌