Tally Ho in South Hams

We have just got home from spending 4 nights in Littlehempston. We ate at the Tally Ho every night. Absolute superb local pub. From the welcome of the Landlord and Landlady, Mike and Kelly to the delightful food choices on their menu. The chef supplies you with pure gastronomic delights. Cooked to perfection. The Chowder was the best we have ever eaten. Just one of the many delicious dishes served to us. We would definitely recommend a visit here. The warmth and ambience of your welcome is amazing and we can’t wait to visit again.

I came with a group of five other friends for dinner on Friday 6th September 2024 at the start of a conference we were all attending. We hadn't been before, but it was a brilliant experience all round - the food was lovely and beautifully presented; the staff were fantastic - very friendly and helpful - going above and beyond. When my glasses broke one of the staff crawled around the floor under the table using a mobile phone as a torch to find the little pin and then Mike took them and the pin which had come out and mended them for me. At the end of the evening, when he learned that the place where we were staying hadn't provided us with any tea / coffee making facilities, he immediately loaned us a (brand new) kettle and provided us with cups, tea and coffee for the three days that we were in the area. That was all without charge, trusting us to return them when we'd finished. Which was especially lovely as the restaurant wasn't open on a Monday when we were due to leave, so he told us just to leave the kettle etc in the garden under the gazebo. If I am ever in the area again, I will definitely be back - if I could give them 10 stars I would!

What a beautiful pub. Arrived early evening we were staying at a nearby campsite. All tables were booked. The landlord was a fantastic guy most accommodating. We chose from the menu and ate outside. Absolutely fabulous meal. Cannot thank landlord enough. Perfect 👍

Absolutely fantastic food, lovely locals and very helpful staff. Just a short walk from Gatcombe campsite. They managed to squeeze us in as we didn’t have a booking. We had the specials, seafood risotto and fish grill which were outstanding. I wish this was my local.

Fantastic pub in a beautiful location. We had an excellent meal here. My son and my dad had steaks which were extremely good. The Brixham catch of the day was hake on a seafood risotto which was delicious. A very enjoyable experience

On holiday eat here 3 times which says it all. Two lunches and one dinner. All were really good. If you like liver, that is only available at lunchtime and worth having. The mussels were the best I’ve had. Advisable to book for dinner especially at end of week.

Another faultless meal here today , the food is just brilliant and so well presented. Staff are attentive and The landlord is what a lordlord should be ,friendly attentive helpful and generous

Sunday lunch is superb. Only a roast dinner but they have it right. Hot food, hot plates and fantastic service. Never had a bad meal.

Arrived on e bikes and was told we couldn't park them in the beer garden land lord was extremely rude and told us to leave the bikes in the carpark the bikes are very expensive and I wouldn't leave my bike anywhere out of site I thought most pubs were bike friendly I've never had this problem anywhere else I will never go back to this pub again!!!

This friendly, cosy pub offers an excellent menu, covering many tastes. The food served was prompt, hot, well presented, and totally delicious! The friendly service made for a perfect evening. Thank you.

A wonderful pub, love visiting this place when we are in the area, the food is amazing and staff so friendly. Has an amazing atmosphere. Very tasty Tally burger and delicious fish stew, followed by crumble and ginger and pear cake. Can’t wait to visit again. Definitely would recommend.

There were about a dozen of us who had gone walking and needed a meal. Some had booked in at the nearest pub but the pub said they couldn’t do a group at such short notice for fear of upsetting their regulars!!! Someone suggested the Tally Ho who made us very welcome, quickly sorted a table, menus and orders and managed to get us all our plates of food so we could enjoy eating together. And very good meals they were too. Pretty impressive, especially as we all ordered something different. The log burners made the pub particularly inviting and it is not surprising they were quite busy.

Having found this hidden gem We keep going back very welcoming Amazing food Michelin star quality Excellent value for money Highly recommend

On recommendation, we visited this utterly charming pub between Christmas and New Year. You are met by a very warm atmosphere not only because of the two roaring log burners but also the friendly landlord and the numerous locals, in for an early Friday night drink or meal. If you search out this 14th century gem, you must not leave without sampling something off the enticing menu. I can highly recommend the Pork and pear cassoulet. Delicious. And there were enough other delights on offer to guarantee a return visit at the earliest opportunity. Great Devon ales on draft and a friendly resident pub dog. There is truly nothing to not like about the Tally Ho.

We went here for Xmas lunch in a group of about 20. I ordered the fish, with a bit of trepidation as it often suffers when it's a big crowd. It was in fact delicious - chunky, moist and perfectly cooked. The traditional turkey meal was also brilliant. Lovely desserts, you could certainly taste the sherry in the trifle!

Finally managed to get back here today to try the Sunday roast after visiting in the summer .Beautifully presented on lovely expensive plates, food is so much nicer when served on nice tableware . ,and I love the modern twist on the way it was presented. My only criticism would be the potatoes weren't very roasted but maybe because we ate early . Husband managed a dessert which was delicious and again presented beautifully, staff are attentive and welcoming. The place was warm and cosy and just has a real country pub feel to it .which is exactly what it is .

Excellent food and service. A lovely traditional village pub with roaring log fires - warm and with a welcome to match. Food was exceptionally tasty and very generous portions. Everything on the menu looked tempting. Good range of well kept beer. We have lived in the area for over a year and regret that this was our first visit - it definitely won’t be the last.

Always a favourite destination of ours and we weren’t disappointed last night. From the new winter menu we chose the Portuguese fish stew and the haunch of venison. Both meals were delicious, hot and generous portions. The pub was warm with the fires lit and a great atmosphere and ambiance. Staff as always were friendly and attentive. They have got everything just right - thank you and see you again soon.

My husband, myself and 8 friends went here for my birthday. The place is absolutely outstanding. It was a cold night but it was really warm and cosy inside. We were greeted with a lovely welcome and shown to our table. We had precooked our meals. Our meals arrived and I must say it is the best steak I have ever had by miles. My husband said the same about his steak, you could eat each and every mouthful without chewing it and not one bit of fat on it. My friends had different meals and also enjoyed theirs. Our plates were taken away when we had finished and not sat there like some places. Staff made sure we were looked after coming over regularly to the table for drinks and the dessert menu was offered, but, my friends had got me a cake so staff brought over plates, knife and serviettes with no problem. All the staff are lovely. The place is a little gem and we will certainly be going back. My friends had been before and said it is outstanding which is why they took me there. At the end of the evening, we got talking to the owner or the manager who was a really nice gentleman. To make my evening he gave me a bottle of champagne. We were having such a great time we forgot to take photos !! I speak on behalf of myself and my friends, thank you for making our evening so wonderful.

Had an absolutely delicious meal here one evening on our holiday - so good we came back two days later! The food was really excellent, and the hosts were very friendly too - both to us, and our dog! We will absolutely be returning when next visiting Devon.

Wonderful ambience, lovely staff and fabulous food! A real gem near Totnes, this old inn is warm and welcoming to regulars and visitors alike. The food is hot and delicious. We had scallops to start, cooked to perfection. Main courses were also delicious and the home made puds..... gorgeous! Very dog friendly....our two were provided with treats. The beers and wine were lovely too. A perfect evening out.

Lovely welcoming pub. We came for lunch on Friday and once settled in the garden with a beer, looked at their fish specials menu which was offered alongside their normal one. All the dishes sounded inviting. We both had the blackened trout fillet served with a prawn risotto, crispy kale and onion, which was absolutely delicious and enjoyed with a glass of Picpoul. They offer a good selection of beers, wine by the glass and service is friendly and efficient. We wanted to stay for cheese and another glass of wine but rain was due and we had walked from Totnes. Look forward to returning for that cheese!

Lovely traditional country pub. We have not been for a while and it was a family celebration.We had a wonderful lunch which was promptly served and well presented.Probably the best meal we have ever had at the Tally, well done to chef and the team.We will be coming back very soon.

We have just returned from staying locally to this really lovely pub. From our first meeting with Mike the Landlord until we left, we were made to feel really welcome. We ate there two consecutive nights and were delighted with the food choices and presentation. The food is well cooked, delicious and presented superbly by the chef. The staff were delightful and really helpful with our choices. We will definitely return and recommend to anyone visiting in the area.

Unplanned stop here for lunch while out with the dog. Havent been since the ninetys . Well kept ,dog friendly and excellent food ,best meal out in ages and good sized portions, will deffinatly return for a Sunday roast

Superb lunch with first class food, great selection of ales, so, so friendly welcome, a pure delight, not crowded, lovely pub, will for sure be back!!! Thank you

Great place for lunch- excellent food at reasonable prices. Choice of real ales. Very good, friendly service. Lovely old pub, really cosy

Yet again did not disappoint. 5* service and food. So friendly and with an innovative food menu. Struggled to choose as everything on menu sounded so good. Opted for special so I can return to try regular menu. Thank you again. Keep doing what you...

You get a proper old fashioned Sunday lunch here. Lovely old pub in a beautiful area . Friendly staff. The gravey meat veg and roasties are extremely tasty and good portion. They only do Roasts on a Sunday and very tasty desserts.

Very friendly staff, great service and fantastic Sunday roast - thanks, hope to visit again when in the area

This is the third time we had visited for a meal and we were not disappointed. We had a fantastic roast lunch today. The roast beef was lovely rare and plenty of it . The pork was lovely and tender with proper scratching and home...

Been here a few times in the last year and the menu is better than your average pub menu and the food is fantastic but reasonable prices , very friendly!!

I’ve not been to the Tally Ho for a few years, it was a favourite venue when a dear friend was still alive, therefore so good to return and rekindle memories. My friends had made a reservation though the staff had no record of it....

We had 3 beautifully cooked meals, Masala Lamb Shank, Chicken Cacciatoria and Liver & Onions but disappointingly, 2 of the dishes came with no vegetables. Whilst the chicken was advertised with "Veg of the day", it only came with T few green beans. With a...

We had Sunday lunch today. Cooked to perfection, definitely the best veggie roast locally. This is a super old pub with a friendly atmosphere. We will be back very soon.

8 of us booked a Sunday roast for New Year’s Day 2023, the table was ready for us on our arrival. The waitress was brilliant, nothing was too much trouble despite the fact the the place was rammed. We all had either pork or beef...

We went here with a group of friends for a Christmas type lunch, our first visit. It’s a very warm and cosy place, nice atmosphere. Real ale is well kept and there is proper cider on draught. Staff are friendly and service was good. Food...

We tried the Tally Ho for lunch today and found everything about it delightful. The owners welcomed us warmly and the house Basset Hound Betty could not have been friendlier. We both ate from the daily specials board, both the garlic chicken with caesar salad...

Popped in for a contemplative pint after visiting my grandparents memorial in the churchyard. Friendly service and excellent pint of Dartmoor ale.

Never had anything but good food and a warm welcome at the Tally Ho and the new menu has so many great choices. Highly recommend the belly pork / black pudding with Savoy cabbage which sounded great and tasted even better than I had hoped....

We were looking for an off the beaten track country pub for a weekday lunch and thought this lovely old venue would be just right. We arrived at 12pm and by 12.30pm there were at least 40 people there for lunch. It was a lively...

We live about 11 difficult miles from this place but make sure we visit at least once a fortnight. There are always good local real ales on tap and the food is really exceptionally good indeed - as is the service which, in these strange...

Lovely pub, friendly service and great food. Best Sunday roast we have had in ages! We will be back x

The menu choice was good Food amazing and piping hot Service was excellent Friendly welcoming busy local pub . Great for a drink too

Wonderful cosy and quiet place a bit in the country side. Great food and welcoming service. We can recommend the lamb and fish.

Read the reviews so thought would give it a try as we are fairly local. The food was average, steak in baguette frugal and chewy, the fish overcooked, salad was limp and very little of it and most items had run out on desert menu-...

I think this is our 4th visit to this wonderful pub. Amazing food. The staff are very friendly, and keep their heads when it gets extremely busy. Will definitely visit again when we are in the area. Can’t recommend it enough.

I have some family lineage (Palk) in the region, including Little Hempston, so my wife and I rented a car and thought we'd stop in at Tally Ho pub there for lunch and a drink before visiting a few more stops in the area and...

What a treat! Just had a fantastic meal at the Tally Ho. Best risotto I’ve ever had. Good sized portions and great ambience. We’ll be back!

The Tally Ho had been recommended to us by some friends who live nearby and so we went and what a treat it was! We were made most welcome by the very friendly owners and the food was fantastic! Certainly a cut above what most...

From the warm welcome and excellent service, to the delicious food it was a faultless lunch! The attention to detail and presentation of the food was really superb. The best lunch we have had in many months! Thank you "Tally Ho" we will be back...

Kiaora! Back at this pretty village pub for lunch. A proper pub. Real ales. Doggy friendly. Log fires. Great food. A community pub. Friendly locals and still run by lovely couple back in the UK from Aotearoa. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

It isn’t easy to come across this hidden treat by accident, but we managed it and we are so glad we did. We had a fabulous mid week lunch and we would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. Only a 5 minute drive north of Totnes.

Very happy to post a review for the Tally Ho. Unfortunately for us, having moved to the area 4 years ago, this was the first time we visited the Tally Ho, but it certainly will not be our last. We loved the ambiance of the...

We are a walking group and arranged to have lunch at the pub. Kelly couldn’t have been more helpful. We parked in the car park and were able to pre order our meals from the menu. . On arriving after the walk they were very...

We came across this beautiful pub whist driving from a one night stay on Dartmoor. Upon entering we received such a warm and friendly welcome from Mike and Kelly that we decided to stay for lunch. We opted for a Game Pie and Chicken &...

We called in on the off chance. They were very busy with a 80th birthday party and other diners. But they said if we weren't in a rush they would try to fit us in. Which they kindly did. And the food was lovely. Give...

Food is good and well priced in this traditional and cosy inn tucked away in Littlehempston. Perfect place for a walk and lunch, the staff are welcoming and helpful, seating is comfortable and whilst the food was well cooked and tasty. Great for families, friends...

What a lovely place, very warm and welcoming. Amazing food, very reasonably priced. Very attentive staff, enjoyed it so much, already booked a revisit.

What a find. Fantastic country pub serving great food and ales/ciders. The staff were very friendly & helpful. I had scallops & wife had deep fried brie, both excellent. For mains wife had Lamb Tagine which she said was delicious, whilst I had the fillet...

We come to Devon every year, and a trip to the Tally Ho is always in our list. Again, the food was excellent and the staff as friendly and welcoming as ever. Portion sizes are good, with the food being really well cooked and wonderfully...

Went last night for my husbands birthday, the food was excellent, surroundings beautifully done and hospitality amazing will go again

Lovely homely pub, very friendly staff. Amazing Sunday roast… the best we’ve had for years! We will definitely visit again when next in the area.

A fantastic proper Pub Sunday Roast at a very reasonable price with a pint of Dartmoor Legend real Ale it doesn't get any better. The Tally Ho is a lovely community owned country Pub with lovely friendly staff. Still has a warm old pub atmosphere...

Even though I'd never been there before, the Tally-ho was exactly the kind of country pub I've missed over the past year. A happy welcome, good food, friendly staff. No piped music, but plenty of laughter and chat. Full of character and characters. Oh, and...

Four of us visited for lunch - we sat outside in the pretty marquee. Everyone was pleased with their delicious meals. We know there will always be a good choice of well kept ales at this friendly pub.

Trying to describe the festive roast that I devoured on here wouldn't do it justice. I have provided a photo but you just need to experience the amazing food for yourself. Having never tried chestnuts I was delighted to see they were also part of...

Always excellent ales and lovely food menu. Kelly and Mike are exceptional hosts. This is a lovely venue for a lunch or evening meal.

Came for lunch and ales, made to feel really welcome , excellent section of beers food well priced tasty nice big portions but what makes this pub extra special is the warmest of welcomes for my and my two dogs....when places advertise as dog friendly...

When we arrived we were not so sure, the outside is not what we had expected but thankfully we stayed. The food was outstanding and the staff very friendly. We had a great meal that was excellent value. Every effort has been made in the...

Kia ora! Lovely to return to this traditional locals' country pub run by Mike and Kelly who returned from Aotearoa where they had a pub on South Island. Superb and generous Sunday lunch of pig, cow or nut if you suffer from vegetarianism. Lashings of...

We are on holiday for a week in Devon and the pub down the road is luckily for us the Tally Ho ! Called for a drink on the first night & was warmly welcomed so went on to book a table to eat the following night . The food was superb , we both had the specials and was great value for money & delicious. The service was excellent & attentive . And when I couldn’t decide between 2 puddings , she brought a half portion of each . Really thoughtful and was a lovely surprise. We ll definitely go again and if you are in the area , you must visit . you might also meet Betty the Bassett if you are really lucky !!!

It's not often you get REALLY GOOD cooking, particularly in a pub, the fish soup today was amazing, as good as any Michelin starred restaurant, thank you chef! Not to mention the lovely marquee in the sunny garden, Mike and Kelly being perfect hosts, brilliant!

It’s worth finding this little gem. Friendly and welcoming staff, great food and excellent service at reasonable prices. We had beef Bourguignon and crab cakes from the specials menu and both were delicious. Unlike another pub in the area the sample menu on the web site does reflect the standard menu given to you. Don’t miss it!!

We visited for lunch today & so glad we did!!The initial greeting was from Betty the Basset hound who made us feel very welcome followed quickly by the landlord & landlady who greeted us with a warm & friendly welcome & showed us to our well screened table.The food was superb !!.We had 3 meals from the specials menu & one pie of the day.All beautifully cooked & presented.We all really enjoyed our visit so much so we booked again before we left !!.Thank you landlord & landlady for a very safe & enjoyable lunchtime.

We are a large family staying in Devon on our Staycation- recommended to come here and what a recommendation! We stupidly followed our sat nav which I suggest you don’t and much easier routes to this beautiful pub can be sought with prior research! A warm welcome greeted us ( and the lovely service remained throughout ) - fresh hot filling food was delivered speedily - pies , steaks , perfect veg , pastas , deep fried Brie a must ! Top quality drinks and wine - Betty the Bassett hound made our evening and obviously lives the life of Riley at the pub ! 10/10 will visit again when in the area !

We visited the Tally Ho today for lunch after a visit to Totnes, and we are so glad we found this gem. The owners were really friendly and, although the other clientele were locals, we were made to feel very welcome. The star of the show was definitely Betty the basset hound, followed closely by the outstanding food - we had cannelloni and seafood chowder, both were delicious (see photos attached).We’d definitely visit again in future.

The welcome is warm and friendly, the beer is first rate, the food is excellent.The attention to detail in ensuring staff and customers are always at a safe social distance is spot on. We felt it was really safe to be there - inside or out.It is a lovely traditional pub.

We visited the Tally Ho with family and had a lovely three course meal. The portions were generous, service was prompt and friendly and the food was delicious. The Dartmouth Pie was excellent in particular, delicious meat and pastry! Top class rural gem!

Had our first Sunday lunch in a long while, we choose the Tally Ho, as last week we went for a pint, and they looked yummy, Best Sunday lunch we have had, my son even mentioned that the Yorkshire puds even tasted like my dad used to make, cannot fault it, perfic

Went today....first trip out since lockdown.....well worth it. The pub is beautiful and so safely arranged for everyone to relax and enjoy. The food was fabulous and they have a great white wine. A fantastic time....go and visit....this pub is a gem!!

We use the ‘Tally’ when we visit family in Broadhempston (for approx the last 3-4 years) and the difference since Mike and Kelly took over has been nothing but positive. We are always welcomed with a warm friendly smile and everything is spot on, great food, drink, service and great value for money. We had a ‘takeaway’ today as the pub was closed due to the Covid-19 lockdown and as always everything was excellent. Highly recommended and we hope that our next visit in September/October will see restrictions lifted and we can enjoy an evening or two in the bar sampling the locally brewed beers and Betty the Basset’s company !!

We go regularly to Fish night which is great, this month it was Italian night instead. Was absolutely delicious!

Brilliant food - four courses of really good classic Italian dishes: Minestrone Soup or Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni, then Caprese Salad or Seafood Risotto, main was Fillet Steak or Fierce Red Mullet, last but not least dessert was Tiramisu or Affogato. With a complimentary glass of Italian blush pinot grigio upon arrival, we were very repleat by the end of the evening!

A traditional country pub bursting with character. You always get a very warm welcome here. Food excellent. We enjoyed Saturday dinner so much we went back for Sunday lunch the next day. Our visiting friends were equally impressed.

Having now found it I like to think of it as our local and look forward to taking all our friends there for dinner and drinks. Comfortable, very friendly staff and patrons, a great chef. Simply the best and even our dog demands we go often.

The pub, its setting and atmosphere was fabulous. Unfortunately the Sunday Lunch let the place down. The meat was very fatty and the vegetables were only just acceptable. The meal was not to our normal standard as we try and visit different pubs every 2 weeks. On the plus side, the puddings were great and very moorish. Being seated by the main entrance door also spoilt our visit. Maybe it was a bad day for the chef.

Back at this proper country pub with friends and lovely to see these returning folks from Aotearoa are still here. Low beams, log fire and perfect food. A community village pub in good hands. Ka kite ano

Wow, what a lovely place. It gets better and better, we visit here about four times a year and this pub goes from strength to strength. Lovely atmosphere, two roaring log fires, great food, wonderful hosts and Betty the basset hound. Perfect.My favourite country pub in Devon. Well done.

Wonderful traditional English pub in a delightful country setting, serving delicious home-cooked food and local ales made all the better by charming staff/managers . . . and a Bassett Hound specialising in cheque books (ask the owners!!!!).

We ate here one mid-week evening and it was lovely to see the pub busy when we arrived. We received a friendly welcome at this traditional country pub (mind your head as there are a few low beams!) and were shown where our reserved table was. The real ale, according to the men, was excellent and there was a good choice of wine. The food on offer was seasonal but varied, plus the usual favourites. The game pie was packed full of meat and served with sweet potato mash and the lamb and apricot tagine was delicious. It was all reasonably priced relative to the food on offer - highly recommended.

We visited here on a Sunday lunchtime. We had booked a table and found the pub to be warm and charming. The staff were friendly and helpful and the roast meal delicious. There was plenty of food and it was hot and tasty. The puddings were old school (which we loved) and yummy. We’d love to return one day. Thoroughly recommend this little, tucked away pub on Dartmoor.

Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our roast beef. It was tender and flavoursome and the vegetables were just right. It was served on very hot plates, so kept warm throughout. Generous portions and plenty of gravy. All in all good value at £13 pp. So far, it’s our favourite pub for Sunday lunch in our locality.

Was taken to this community owned pub by my aunt who lives locally. It has a lovely traditional pub ambiance and great staff. I had the steak. Really nice to have the option of a small or larger size and it was cooked perfectly for me.

Went with my husband for our anniversary. I had already talked myself into one of their delicious burgers, but I noticed they now have a new seasonal menu. I chose a vegetable and goats cheese lasagne - minus pasta - and I didn’t miss the pasta, and I adore pasta! My husband had a 10 oz steak with bourginion sauce, which was much enjoyed. All in all, a lovely meal. There were enough people there to give a pleasant atmosphere, and they’d lit the wood burner . Very good service.

We haven't visited here for a while as our last visit was very disappointing, but we have been hearing that since the new people took over, things had improved greatly, so we dicided to pop in for a sneaky lunch for our wedding anniversary.

British pubs are in crisis, the poor old Tally Ho has suffered its fair share of ups and downs as well with its closure and rebirth. On occasion its rebirth wasn't much better than before, but at last it seems to have a landlord and landlady who know what hospitality, good beer and good food are. There's always a convivial atmosphere and the other day I had a light lunch with mate which was excellent!

Two of us just had an excellent lunch at the Tally Ho. Very tasty, beautifully presented and excellent value for money.

great atmosphere - fabulous food - very friend staff and locals -- we had a lovely ladies lunch experience today - very chilled and felt very welcomed.. thank you

Booked here to take in-laws for Sunday Lunch. Came recommended by some friends.