Tavistock Inn in Teignbridge - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Love it. Proper old fashioned pub.

We ate here on holiday and we have become a big fan of the pubs and this one too. It's quaint and cozy, the people are warm, relaxed and have a sense of mischief. The innkeeper has an eye on everything and provides excellent service inside. He immediately sees when glasses are empty and charmingly asks for more. Even the next day the innkeeper still has an idea of ​​what was ordered the day before and asks when he comes in. Even when we were sitting outside it wasn't an issue. Dogs shouldn't have an issue with cats here (because they run freely inside and outside) and should otherwise be relaxed on a leash. Then some regular guests get a cookie and some nice cuddles. The quality of the food was outstanding, we have rarely all been as enthusiastic about the food as we were here, the food is freshly prepared and tastes great 😋 delicious. The kids also decided that we liked this restaurant best on our entire trip up until today. There was laughter and jokes and it was also possible to have a good chat with the locals. We would be happy to come back and pet the cats. My recommendation of the sticky toffee pudding was amazing and the breaded mushrooms with garlic were sought after by the children. Thank you very much for a few great evenings and the excellent food. Warm greetings from Germany.

What a fantastic place, when we walked in the first thing we noticed was the ceiling with the fairy lights and how quirky the pub is inside. The landlord gave us a really friendly welcome and we chatted with some of the locals. We had the best fish and chips we’ve eaten in a long while and will definitely be going back.

Beautiful old pub in a stunning country setting, with somewhat friendly service. But £27.50 for two tuna jacket potatoes and two Appletisers is a complete joke!

We popped in for dinner whilst staying nearby for a business meeting. Slightly nervous given the mix of reviews, and despite being city types we were given a warm welcome by the owners and locals, we met some nice dogs and the pub cat took a liking to us too. There’s a huge menu of home cooked food and desserts. The steaks were delicious, there was a homely atmosphere and a mix of walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists and locals inside. No issues at all. We would definitely come back.

Went for a drink initially after a walk on the Moors . Incredibly unfriendly including the locals. Body language and attitude clear that we weren’t wanted. Finished our drinks quiickly and left.

Cracking little hidden gem I came across whilst put for a Sunday spin on Dartmoor. I won't spoil it for you..... drop in and discover it's charms for yourself. PS. Plenty of parking directly opposite for 15+ cars.

Great oldy world pub well worth a visit

Centuries old pub in Dartmoor, small and full of character, ladies have facilities inside, the Gents is out at the front. Warm on a cold wet night with a lit fire. Food includes vegetarian and basic gluten free meals. Order at the small bar for well cooked, satisfying food. Get the down-to-earth landlord talking (not difficult :) and find a very open and interesting window on local life in the demanding environment of the moor. When we're all being served food and drink by robots in generic roadside boxes we'll remember these places. Recommended.

One of the best pubs on Dartmoor, with great food and a friendly welcome.

A beautiful public house, located in the village vetween Princetown and Ashburton. The lady behind the bar was chatty and very friendly. A good choice of beer and lager, and an extensive menu. The inn is dated to 1400, with lots of indoor seating and also with tables outside. We chose the pork tenderloin for lunch, which was nicely presented, but the meat was tough and chewy.

Quaint, old worldly atmosphere, good food, well presented and friendly staff. Will go again.

It was a decent menu, the ingredients used weren't quite of the most decent quality, but you know what, there was plenty of food, it was warm and there's a cute cat. It did the job it needed to do.

We have been going to the Tavistock Inn for years and have always had a delicious meal. The staff are very friendly and the food delicious. This is a real, unique Dartmoor pub, which is difficult to find these days. Always friendly and accommodating.

A great, traditional Dartmoor pub with good company (a friendly cat!), wooden beams, a wood-burning stove, real ales and hearty food. I loved the twig decorations on the ceiling and all the antique curiosities - Sherlock Holmes memorabilia, horse brasses, pixie amulets and various witchy items. If you're looking for a soulless 'gastropub' in a historic building that has had a Premier-Inn-style makeover and its heart and soul ripped out, this rustic old tavern may not be for you!

We've been here before for drinks and one day thought we'd sample the food (I wish we hadn't). My partner ordered the ham, egg and chips which he actually said was nice and lovely ham. I on the other hand ordered the pie. Well this had obviously been reheated possibly more than once as it was very dry filling and pastry. I asked if I could possibly have some gravy and the woman in the kitchen came out and slammed it on the table. My partner commented on how nice the ham was and she totally ignored him. I would have accepted begrudgingly the pie been dry as I had asked for the gravy but her attitude has put us off going there again!

In response to review earlier where diner charged £15.00 for Yorkshire pudding and chips for a child...when we dine here, we and our children decide what we'd like, order for 2 adults, ask for additional plates and share. Have never been disappointed. Have no idea at all why a child was given free range to choose whatever it liked from menu, which, must have been a special request....???? for parent then to take to social media to complain about cost!! The Tavistock like other pubs are a business, need to cover costs to remain open and try so hard to pander to customers ever changing requests and wants. Our local pub here in Salisbury would charge more for a request of Yorkshire pudding and chips, as a special!!

Delightful pub in the middle of Dartmoor. Good food, nice selection of drinks, and a pub cat to keep you company.

Had a wonderful evening with friends, really nice meal and then enjoyed a nice friendly chat with some of the village locals and Nigel the Landlord. Great evening and a pub that we will definitely return too.

If you want to be ripped off this is the place to go. We were charged £15.00 For a child’s portion Yorkshire pudding and chips. The staff are extremely rude and have no personality. The menu on line bears no resemblance to the very limited actual menu. An experience that will not be repeated.

Lovely unpretentious unspoilt old pub; easy-going atmosphere. We shared a good couple of hours and pints chatting on a very quiet Sunday night with the owners Nigel and Sandra, nice hard-working people, next time we'll try the food which looked really good. Cheers guys - look forward to seeing you next time we're down! Simon and Melanie.

Lovely unpretentious unspoilt old pub; easy-going atmosphere. We shared a good couple of hours and pints chatting on a very quiet Sunday night with the owners Nigel and Sandra, nice hard-working people, next time we'll try the food which looked really good. Cheers guys - look forward to seeing you next time we're down! Simon and Melanie.

We've been going here for nearly 30 years. Love it as much as we always have. Only downside- no more Hobgoblin Ale. But that's the breweries fault for changing the recipe. The pub is atmospheric, real old english pu . Not many of those left, sadly.

Wonderful atmosphere, friendly , wholesome simple food . Proper Devon Pub !!

I really want to love this charming pub but the landlady’s sister, who lives upstairs and is often front of house, is simply the most awful, rude, vile person you could ever hope to avoid. My partner and I are Devon born and bred, not regulars exactly, but we’ve been coming here for a pint when we walk the dog - but after today’s unbelievable outburst we won’t ever be coming back.

Lovely friendly service. Great food, good portion sizes and pudding lovely too! Cute cosy local traditional pub which was well worth visiting during our stay in Ponsworthy

What a great pub. On edge of Dartmoor. Open fire, decor great. Could of sat by open fire all day. Good size car park. This place is a must if one is on Dartmoor.

A wonderfully traditional pub at the side of the road. Nice big car park. Friendly staff. Open fire. Dogs welcomed. Perfect at the end of a walk for food, drink or even a mulled wine to warm you up at Christmas time.

Live in Dorset but have been going there for many years when we are that way. The food is brilliant and to sit next to an open fire on a winters day is magical and so very cosy

Took my father (92) for lunch after a drive over the moors. Lovely log fire kept us warm. Good selection of beers and pub food. I had a very nice home made steak & kidney pie.

Always visit when on that part of the moor. Never changes. Jumbo sausage still legendary!

We visit the Tavistock Inn whenever we are staying in the area. Excellent choices on the menu/specials board. Food was delicious. Staff very accommodating and helpful. We also had the added bonus of Mittens the cat joining our table.

Always great food and service, thank you!

Stumbled upon this traditional gem of a British pub. It does what it is supposed to do....Good beer and hearty food. All staff chatty and welcoming. Food delicious and plentiful, beer was perfect.

This was a lovely find. We stayed near by in a cottage and were looking for food of an evening. If we had listened to some reviews we would not have walked through the door. So glad we didn't the staff were friendly, the food was delicious and we loved the history of the place. It was so good we returned more than once. Totally recommend if you are in the area.

What a great find in Dartmoor, great local beers, and an exceptionally delicious prawn sandwich.

Great old pub, cracking real ale and grub. What more do you want.

Very unfriendly staff, terrible food and dirty toilets. It seems this pub is only for locals and others are unwelcome.

Nice ale food good for a local pub.If you are nearby worth a visit

Lovely pub in the Dartmoor area. Warmly welcomed and had 2 delicious beers. Food menu was extensive with home made dishes. Very tasty!

Food was terrible, very basic. Lasagne was horrible mushy and watery, burger and chip no side salad or salad in the burger. Land lady didn't look very cheerful not very welcoming when we arrived.

Popped in for a drink on the way home from Tavistock.

Excellent pub that is open all week.

Beautiful traditional pub. Will visit again.

Traditional pub. Little car park out front across the road. Road can be busy but that doesn't spoilt the atmosphere of the pub. Food simple but not expensive. Makes a nice change from pricey gourmet meals. Dogs welcome inside and in the front garden.

This week we visited this pub for the second time and both times there was an older person behind the bar (assumed they were the husband the first time and wife the second time as owners, may be I’m wrong), talk about miserable and rude and anti tourists (we are not tourists just not local to the pub), but we will not be going back despite the second time we actually got a meal which was lovely. No more to say as you have been warned.

One of my favourite places to go out for lunch on a rare day off. Lovely characterful building, especially cosy on a cold winters day next to the fire and equally as lovely in the summer in their garden. Food is good wholesome homemade cooking. Very generous portions and excellent value for money. Always come away in a food coma!! Steaks cooked to perfection and the gammon, egg and chips is a fave. Would love to come and try their Sunday roast but unfortunately always working at the weekend….maybe one day. Looking forward to my next visit!

Very old authentic pub. Family of 4 for dinner. Lamb shank, vegan meal, massive burger and kids meal all great.

Very disappointed. Had fond memories of this place from years back only for them all to be undone in a heartbeat. Back in the early 2000s I proposed to my wife up on Haytor and this was the first place we visited for a celebratory beer - fast forward to 2023, we thought we'd revisit the place with our children to reminisce. Straight away we were greeted by the miserable old boy (who was rather rude to the customer before us). My wife is gluten intolerant and asked what was available for her to eat. The miserable old man went out back to ask the cook, who said to her we were wasting his time. Offered up no viable options even though we were about to spend north of £100 in this dive. We placed our order, reluctantly. When I returned from the horrid toilet my wife was upset, saying she didn't feel confident in the food being gluten free. I cancelled the food and we just stayed for the drink. I would highly recommend avoiding this poor excuse of a pub. The Forest inn in Hexworthy is great for food and the staff are really accommodating - perhaps the miserable old boy at The Tavistock Inn could learn a thing or two from the guys at The Forest Inn.

Nigel and Sandra have owned this rustic, pretty, characterful pub, ideally located halfway between the A38 and open moor, for as long as I can remember, and one of their fathers had it before that, I think. So they know just how to run it, whatever some of the reviews seem to want, and nothing has really changed for decades - except that now there's a microwave so that food can be served more efficiently. Otherwise they won't be pandering to all this modern gastro-pub 'have a nice day now' over-friendly American mentality. The menu doesnt change much either - fish & chips, scampi, lasagne etc, nothing fancy; and it's relaxing because nobody wastes energy with small talk. This is authentic rural Dartmoor. We are left alone to sit quietly at the bar nursing our pint, or at the main table if we want, at the largest, main table, often reserved for us locals. From there its easy access for smokers to gather at the umbrella'd table outside the front door. Although its quite a small pub, there's usually space, as it doesnt get too busy. If you want lots of people and fancy food you'd probably best go somewhere posh like the recently renovated Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale which serves local organic steaks cooked in front of you, or the Three Crowns at Chagford, but they get booked up days in advance despite charging a fortune! The Rugglestone Inn down the road at Widecombe is under quite new management and is also always heaving, and the Church House Inn at Holne is getting overly busy as well. It was taken over by a family last year who've done it up in a traditional way, and who make a fuss over all their customers, no matter who you are. They're only open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Sundays they serve freshly cooked roast lunch all day, right til 6pm. Ive never heard that before. Quite mad!

Most of our food was good - a nice pie, and a nice steak. Losing a star for the lasagne which didn't have any cheese sauce on it. The beer was interesting local bitter, probably not shifting quite enough for the best freshness, but not far off.

A proper dartmoor pub Well kept ales and a great location Lots of history and atmosphere The food is real homemade tasty satisfyingly filling stuff that is perfect before of after a walk on the Moor

Great home cooked food friendly staff

Just had a lovely evening here the man behind the bar was first class, funny entertaining and a dry sense of humour. We had steaks and a delicious beef in ale pie and super desserts. Well kept beer and wine. This is a lovely old moorland country pub with buckets of atmosphere that is sadly hard to find. We must visit again soon. Cheers!

First off when we got in there the lady behind the bar (believe her name was Sandra as a customer called her that) was so unwelcoming. She gave a horrible first impression and I could understand if she was busy but she spent most of the time messing with her phone. My food was nothing special and a small piece of pie, mash and peas. The person I was with said the curry was nice though. I won't be rushing back.

Friendly and helpful a nice part of the country side

Excellent food and friendly welcome from owners. Dog friendly, big carpark. Definitely worth a visit. Use it or loose it.

Great menu, something for everyone. Lovely specials board. Great beer, friendly staff and, of course, views to die for over Dartmoor. Beer gardens, dog friendly. The building and it very long history is worth a read on the information about the place.

Really nice place friendly staff good food enjoyable atmosphere yes 1600 century pub really good food on the moors can't go wrong

Gemütlich und sehr uriges Lokal, wer es traditionelle liebt ist hier richtig. Einfache englische Küche.

Fascinating old pub in the moor, with low beamed ceiling, a roaring fire, friendly staff, good food and a very romantic atmosphere. It is said to be one of the oldest pubs in England, and it has great literary charm: Sir Conan Doyle was here while writing The Hound of the Baskervilles

Good food & service in a lovely tucked away pub!

After a visit to Bovey Tracy we passed this pub and decided to stop for a quick drink and a bit of lunch. Friendly welcome and certainly prompt service. We had a very good vegetable soup and a cheese and chutney baguette. All very acceptable and clearly popular with people as a good number of tables filled. Would definitely go back.

Excellent service food top notch pleasant place to be will go again.

After a walk to Wistman's Wood and beyond on Dartmoor, we returned via Poundsgate on the Princetown to Ashbuton Road - and stopped by for a well-earned beer at the 15th century Tavistock Inn. (TQ13 7NY) What a gem! We were welcomed by landlady, Mandy, and served a pint of Dartmoor Brewery's Jail Ale and Exeter Brewery's Organic Real Ale: both highly desirable brews. We observed there were two Thatcher's Ciders on tap and there was a wide ranging menu, to cater for all tastes. The pub is quite unique in that its many nooks and crannies look quite original and have not been spoilt by 'modernisations' down the ages. Apparently, it is one of England's oldest pubs, being built in 1413. For visitors to mid- and south-Dartmoor, a visit to The Tavistock Inn is a must!

Great local pub. The food is amazing. Good choice of local beer too.

We had lovely pub grub here. Friendly atmosphere. Cosy fires in the grate.

Lovely local pub. Fireplace was going, and the pub cat is friendly. Local ales on tap.

Came across this quaint pub on our way back from Dartmoor Prison museum. Nice warm welcome from the landlady and we sat adjacent to a real fire which was nice on a very wet day. Ordered food and it first choice wasn't available. We had fish pie and chicken and ham pie. Both were hot. There were peas and carrots and broccoli with the fish pie, and peas and chips with the chicken and ham. The chicken and ham pie portion was quite small, but OK for a lunch. The fish pie was a good size. There were a good s selection of beers for those not driving including real ale. Would we stop again? Probably not as I think the meals were not freshly prepared but heated on request. Shame as it could be a little goldmine.

What a special special discovery. Step back in time,three fires lit. Warm and welcoming. 3 x delcious,quaffable real ales before a supergenerous Fish pie and Vegan tart with sautee potatoes vegetables. All Feshly cooked. This place is a small pocket of proper pub heaven. Seemed nicely busy for a Monday. Will return as soon as possible. Thank you Mandy (Lovely lady behind the bar?

At last! A real pub with real people and real food. Any pub with 3 fires on a dank day gets my vote. Doesn’t pretend to be a city restaurant.restaurant . Staff look you in the eye and take you how you are. Organic from its ale to its ambiance. Cheers.

Absolutely don’t go there. Totally rude older man and equally rude woman at Bar. Children sitting all over the Bar, basically it felt were not wanted - dreadful place NOT DOG friendly - rude and ignorant people.

Agree with previous reviewers. No welcome at all, this was reserved for locals. No smiles- any requests met with a blunt no. Food below average. Felt uncomfortable and cold. Appears only locals are wanted! My advice is to keep driving!

We stopped by during a Sunday evening. Good meal for the three of us pleasant sitting outside at the front close to the road but not busy.

We stopped for a light lunch but were very disappointed. We only had baguettes but not very appetising or well presented and certainly over priced!!

Seems like some customers are expecting bespoke sandwiches & instant service... Not sure that instant service is a given anywhere in Britain (or the world) or that bespoke sandwiches are readily available. As with any family "foodery"; we as holiday customers should relax, be polite...

Popped in here this morning with my disabled mother and had a fabulous coffee, the proprietor was extremely friendly and helpful. The front garden was wonderful kept with flowers and plants, a real credit to their hard work keeping the pub looking amazing. They had...

Few and far between honest traditional pubs these days! Great food, great beer, warm and friendly welcome from staff and locals Also very friendly and accommodating to my 4yr old daughter which is much appreciated. Thank you for a lovely evening Rob, Claire and Annabel

I thought I knew all the pubs in my local area... How wrong I was. After going to too many modern establishments it was somewhat of a relief to find this olde-worldy masterpiece. It's like stepping back in time. Landlady was very friendly and even...

On the off chance of driving past we decided to pop in, ordered food which was delicious I had a burger which was mouthwatering the other half had steak baguette that was as equally good. The jail ale was delicious too Beautiful sunny day sat...

I find it hard to believe a lot of the great reviews on here... We were up on the moors and decided to try what looked like a lovely little pub. Yes the outside is lovely but that was all. We walked in the pub...

No words..!! Honestly, I am rarely lost for words but today I had to admit defeat. After a lovely morning with friends on Dartmoor, a lovely looking pub for a pint and a bite to eat was top of our list. Upon entering the pub,...

Very poor food at a very high price. All members of our party ordered different food and everyone was extremely disappointed.

We booked a table in advance and advised that we had two, well behaved dogs. On arrival we were greeted by sullen looks and a small corner table. The fish pie was the worst I have eaten with grey-brown cubes of frozen fish, the Chips...

Very disappointing experience as this pub was recommended by the hosts of our accommodation. The lady behind the bar was curt and abrupt and had an expression which made me want to turn on my feel and leave. The food was overpriced and ‘average’ is...

Stopped off on our way for a walk. The pub was beautiful, but staff very unwelcoming. Seemed very friendly with locals they knew passing by, but cared not a wink for us patrons.

welcoming to me and my dog. great tagliatelle with salmon. nice people and good atmosphere. cannot fault them.

We stopped for lunch whilst walking on Dartmoor. Made to feel very welcome. The pub was busy. It was lovely being sat by the fire enjoying haddock and mozzarella fishcakes and pork tenderloin.

After a wet day on Dartmoor we were happy to get inside this warm and cosy pub. Dogs Welcome sign wasn’t wrong - our elderly and very tired Boxer girl was given the best seat in the house by the landlord - right in front...

I get frustrated when a pub seems to be popular simply because of its location and in spite of the service/attitude of the hosts. The Positive First: Steak & Kidney Pie was superb, Good old fashioned shortcrust pastry pie with plentiful and delicious filling, served...

Rude Landlord who was working behind the bar! His frosty welcome and rudeness was incredibly shocking! Other people on trip advisor seem to think the same. The meals are microwave food and there’s only two ales to choose from so very poor indeed! Better off...

I was delighted with my visit to this pub. I pass it everyday on my way to work and it always looks so friendly and welcoming. Having finally made it there for a meal, I was not disappointed. A friendly welcome, efficient service and very...

Went here in October and ordered a cauliflower curry but portion was tiny for what you pay for at around £12 with two bits of potato and a minimum amount of cauliflower. I did complain as others had bigger portions but response was it comes...

Once you step inside you see a delightful pub, shame the positivity stops there. The woman behind the bar was not welcoming at all, the food wasn’t too bad. Literally no atmosphere in there either. We sat next to the log burning fire and as...

Oh dear trying to get over the disapointment on the faces of walkers who are hungry, sitting at their tables looking at something on a plate! Microwaved ingredients which are not a meal of any decription...! No one complains in these situations we all pay...

Agree with previous reviews , service isn't very friendly at all. Beer was nearly stale, obviously don't get enough trade to have fresh stock. Food was ok buy all cooked from frozen and is quite pricey for what you get. If you are on the...

We arrived for lunch thinking how cosy it looked from the outside . We were also met by the surly lady and a younger girl who barely looked up from her phone . Everything we asked for was declined…. A jacket potato, Soup and a...

I read the reviews and what was said on their website...was I in different pub? Well, no but it was awful. Car park needs resurfacing, full of potholes and stones. On entering the pub we were met by a very surly woman, no welcome at...

A well kept good old Country pup. Ordained with plenty of beautiful blooms during summer. Well kept ale and good variety of wines and ciders. Best Steaks and 'Ham egg n chips' that you will find anywhere in the country.

We dropped in here for lunch on a wet Saturday lunch time after a walk on the moor. There was a good selection of drinks including two draft ales. The menu is basic pub food which is very fitting with the setting. The food was...