The Blacksmiths Arms in West Devon

Very nice pub with classic low ceilings a testament to its age. Fantastic Mother’s Day meal and excellent staff and manageress. Not a huge selection of beers and lagers but perfectly adequate. Will certainly go back! The Scotch Egg starter was outstanding!

We arrived from Liverpool today and the food and service was amazing! Best roast dinner we’ve had in a while. Highly reccomend 🥰

Well what a mothers day treat. I have been wanting to pay a visit to this lovely country pub that is now under new ownership by the same owners of the well renowned Cornish Arms located in heart of tavistock. The food as I expected was absolutely fabulous and fantasticly well priced (the portions and quality of the food was second to none). •Good Quality Localy Sorced "Pub" Food. •Fantastic Value For Money •Good Range Of Ales 🍺 •Warm And Cosy. •Family Friendly. •Dog Friendly. •Out Standing Friendly Service. •And Most Importantly (Welcoming) If you are looking for a new place to try located about a 5 minute drive from Tavistock I must recommend you give this a try. Sorry I didnt get a picture of the scotch egg i had, it was beautiful 😋. We cannot wait until come again. From Rob, Emma and the kids.

Staff were welcoming..food was amazing..a little expensive but worth every penny..Will definitely be going again

Second visit in recent weeks, this time for the Sunday roast, which friends had recommended. Did not disappoint. Generous portions, quality produce, well cooked and presented.

Love this place - the food is to die for (Sunday roast especially) and staff are always so nice and helpful. Been a few times before, then last Sunday we took guests, one of whom was a very fussy eater (by her own admission!). She had called the pub the week before our visit and talked to the manageress, who had agreed to ensure there would be some chicken for her, as it wasn't on the menu. However when we arrived, it quickly became clear that this request had not filtered down, and the manageress was not on duty! Sue and Taylor between them quickly and quietly took this in hand and liaised with the chef, who kindly repurposed some chicken breast which was allocated for a chicken burger! It was presented beautifully, and my friend said it tasted delicious. Sue and Taylor went above and beyond and were both very attentive throughout the meal (as always). Our guests felt looked after and truly cared for, and what could have been a very awkward situation was really well dealt with. Thank you Blacksmith's Arms - you've gone up even higher in our estimations than you already were! See you soon!

Great food and! service. Best pub food I have had for a long time.

The food was really nice, even the side salad, which I normally avoid due to being limp and tasteless - not here..... Perfectly balanced pickled cabbage 😋. Service was very professional and pleasant. Thank you.

Excellent food every time we eat there, with excellent service. Highly recommend 👌

Had a lovely relaxing lunch with friends

Stunning meal, service and setting. Relaxed atmosphere but food cooked to perfection. We will be back!

Fantastic since it's change of hands in 2023. High-quality pub food in great surroundings. Would love to see a few more updates to the menu.

Sister pub to the Cornish Arms in Tavistock. Great food and service.

Feel I’ve been somewhere else reading the other reviews. Food was not good.shredded lettuce was called salad. Ginger beer £5? Dried up Lasagne and fish pie with one prawn, both in tiny dishes. One tiny scoop of ice cream each. Bill £51? Won’t be back.

Food is amazing I’m very impressed with everything

After seeing good reviews we were glad to get a reservation at this place for a Sunday Roast. Friendly and attentive staff, cosy interior with some of the old features preserved and good food overall. The beef went down a treat and I enjoyed the vegetarian roast which was delicious. Good selection of vegetables however we would’ve preferred perhaps broccoli or red cabbage to peas. The cauliflower and broccoli cheese was delicious too and comes as default. Yorkshires were on the small side truthfully but I think it must’ve been a bad batch as some folks had huge ones. Would recommend dessert too.

Fabulous food and great service

Food was amazing. A little out of the way country pub that advises booking we was very lucky and they managed to get us a table for 8 of us

Great service and food! We prebooked a celebration lunch for a group of 13 adults and 5 children. The kitchen coped admirably and all the food was top quality.

I have loved this place since I was a girl. Rural Devon is just the best. Food here is always good.

Amazing food and well presented. The staff were very friendly and gave a excellent service. A thoroughly enjoyable evening, will definitely return.

Lovely pub with open fireplace, great decor. Went with my family for lunch and we were all really happy with our food. I had a toastie with chips and honestly it is one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Tribute and Jail Ale plus a good selection of beers at the bar. Looked like they were well stocked for gins etc too. Wish we'd had space for dessert.

Dropped in for lunch, have tried on another occasion, but this is a popular pub and busy at weekends so best to book. The staff were welcoming, the menu is interesting and the food good but on balance a little on the expensive side.

Fantastic service and a charming pub. The Blacksmith Arms had a good menu, with a dedicated vegan menu. The food was good- however the vegan dishes could have done with some tweaks (sunday roast: the gravy a bit watery, the nutroast a bit 'wet', and the cost should be lower vs meat alternatives). The vegan ice cream had little taste vs many other brands

Food is great, pub is cosy, staff are friendly, prices are reasonable, couldn’t fault it

Lovely food, very friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Happy staff wonderful atmosphere food absolutely brilliant

Beautiful day Beautiful food really good service. Love it.

We were a large party at this Pub a few weeks ago and they coped very well with all our needs, including two vegans. I thought the steak and ale pie was over-seasoned and personally I did not like the addition of rosemary. The pastry was lovely and the meat was very tender. The apple crumble however, was the best I've ever had, and I've eaten out a lot over the years.

We came across this gem quite by accident but it was a really good find.

Beautiful food with very friendly and well trained staff. We will definitely be back

Only popped in for a quick drink. Very nice beer garden, despite the wasps, and food served to others looked delicious.

Ate at this loverly pub/restaurant this evening 10.9.24. The staff are amazing the food is lush.....even tho I moaned about the pastry on the steak and ale pie.the chef sent back a excellent answer......its suet pastry!.....regardless the portions where perfect and everything was well presented . I highly recommend this place

I have eaten at a lot of restaurants whilst living in calstock. The Cornish Arms , The Rifle etc However the meal I had tonight was fantastic Service, cooking, cleanliness and atmosphere brilliant Lovely staff . We had calamari and sausages for for starters between 3. The 2 men had the beef/brisket burgers . They said it was the best burger they had for a long time. I had the Seabass , with two lovely prawns on top . This came with beautiful al dente courgettes and greens and a divine bisque type cream sauce not thick with superb flavour and consistency . Beers and wine lovely . They look after the lines .Portion size perfect . I really rate the Blacksmith Arms

Lovely meal, very pleasant staff, great surroundings

Very welcome gastropub. Sister to Cornish arms in Tavistock. My only gripe is that my food was definitely over seasoned with salt.

Fantastic setting and atmosphere for a damp Monday evening. We really enjoyed our visit.

Really enjoyed this pub. The staff were fantastic; so welcoming and just the right level of attentiveness. Food was delicious. We started with the terrine then had lasagne and duck cassoulet. Price was very fair. The one thing I would look at is the decor but it did not detract from an excellent evening.

Lovely meal and could take our dog in to

Superb village pub with excellent menu and good vibes

Outstanding they managed to fit 11 of us on a last minute booking and couldn’t recommend this place anymore! Friendly helpful staff and food was amazing

Great Pub will visit again soon 👌👍😎

A lovely pub, great food and helpful staff.

What a fantastic pub, we had lunch there today, the food was delicious the staff were so friendly and attentive and the decor is so tasteful. 5 stars all round and we’ll be back.

Very nice experience Waitress were so nice and make me feel welcome The food was nice , nice place , plenty car park Will come back 👌🏻

Great food ,very friendly. Nice and clean

Dropped in on the off chance - had the lasagne which was delicious as was the garlic bread and side salad

Excellent meal, beautifully presented and lovely atmosphere.

Great food in a wonderful atmospheric pub.

First time here for lunch,very very nice. Food was superb drinks were delicious music was magical!All in all a lovely lunch.Thank you. Loved the fact that you had the pot holes filled in in the car park.Youve made a lot of littles things right which on the whole make such a difference to the Blacksmiths Arms. Good luck for the future. We'll be back.

Very friendly, lovely decor. Already booked to go for my birthday.xxx

We visited twice this week (19-23 June). We found it as a result of visiting another venue who were closed for food and all of their customers who were mainly locals immediately recommended the Blacksmiths. The food was faultless, service was excellent and the venue and atmosphere was a great balance between a friendly welcome and a high quality restaurant. A definite one to return to on our next holiday.

Absolutely lovely place! Staff friendly and helpful. Food absolutely delicious - will go again for sure! X

Fantastic pub with incredible food, slightly more expensive than most other venues but worth every penny. Many thanks from the Crowl family.

Superb quality food in a beautiful setting the refurbishment is top class and looks great outside and in. Would have been 5 stars all the way if not for slightly over attentive staff but that's being picky I know but when eating 4 times being asked if everything is ok, a bit much. Would thoroughly recommend this pub, we had the plaice with steamed summer vegetables and a lemon and coconut sauce 😋

Oh how we wished we could have given 5*. The staff were so friendly and accommodating to our needs. The atmosphere of the pub was pretty great, however there were just a few tiny details that did not hit the mark. The fish batter was not cooked to our preference. The crispy texture was definitely lacking. We would have preferred mush peas instead of standard peas. Considering how amazing the swede mash was for the roast, if they applied the same principles to the peas it would have been a winner. Apart from those two points everything was excellent. The highlight was the cheesy cauliflower and broccoli which I would love to have taken a tray home with me to eat for the next month ☺️. A 4 and a half star is a true reflection of our experience and not 4.

Really good pub that serves excellent high end food. Need to book

Fantastic find country pub with beer garden. What better way to spend Saturday afternoon couple of pints and the best burger I've ever had, topped with pulled brisket. Superb all rounder

Couldn’t have been friendlier. Good knowledge of gluten free options (cider battered fish and chips) and delicious food. Very welcoming to dogs too.

Great service and - what a burger...

Fantastic experience at the Blacksmiths. Service was very good from start to finish and the restaurant was setup very well. The food was good and the freshly made relishes provided with each meal were delicious. The only slight disappointment was the lasagne, slightly burnt, small and a bit mushy. I wish I'd chosen the fish instead. Soup looked delicious and was very well presented. Will return.

Wonderful food, great atmosphere and impeccable service from Taylor at a relaxing evening at The Blacksmiths- highly recommend-+++++

As good as it gets. Been back many times now, consistently excellent. Staff have really settled in, becoming more attentive, assured and good humoured. The food is high end pub grub with a twist and there’s a menu full of things you actually want to eat. I had monkfish scampi last night which was accompanied by a curry mayo and a remoulade / slaw with cockles. It was perfectly cooked and the flavours were interesting and balanced. A very safe choice for couples / dates / family birthday/ just pop in for a pint - everyone will be happy. This is what pubs need to be in 2024

What a lovely pub, food absolutely outstanding and the staff are so friendly nothing was too much trouble. Would certainly recommend anybody in the area to pop in, you'll not be disappointed.

My daughter was recommended this pub when in Tavistock. We had a lovely meal here whilst she was attending a wedding nearby. I can highly recommend both the food and the staff who were all so cheerful and friendly. Excellent service food and beer in one place; who could ask for more?

Nice Sunday lunch, very busy country pub, will go again on a different day and try something else.

Absolutely lovely! Really gorgeous food will definitely be back!

Nice little village pub on the main road, car park is round the back, very good food and prices. Did not expect to get good quality restaurant food in a pub. Lovely atmosphere, we felt very welcome

Good standard pub food. Slightly retro!

Service here is outstanding! Staff pleasant and courteous. Innovative menu, a cut above general pub fare that's for sure. Monkfish scampi - I loved it! Plenty of locals calling in and meeting each other, and engaging with us holidaymakers. Well done ... keep up the good work and standard of service and cleanliness.

Warm welcome from the team. Friendly, attentive staff. Food was delicious, highly recommend the roast.

Very nice pub for Easter Sunday meal with a bunch of friends. Much larger than it looks from outside (luckily an equally large car park) due to an extension with lovely wood interior. Very friendly, professional staff. Service was exemplary even though extremely busy! Thank you.

Has recently reopened. Had a meal with friends. Great menu choice and reasonably priced. Great service, would definitely come again.

Fabulous lunch today, steak and ale pie. Staff were delightful, friendly, helpful and immaculately presented, couldn’t fault it at all👏👏👏 The rammed car park says it all.

Good food, great staff. I would describe the price as medium to upper but good value.

We stopped here whilst staying locally for a drink on two separate occasions - very nice greeting, very dog friendly, immaculately clean and the food looks great although we didn’t eat. Good Luck guys! X

Stunning calamari, roast was very good but pork was fairly fatty. Lovely country pub setting

Visiting friends and wanted to take them out for a meal. So glad they booked this pub. Our visit was outstanding. We had early dinner on Saturday, and I really can't say enough how brilliant the evening was. Great real ales (I particularly liked the Dartmoor Jail Ale), a good wine list, fantastic service and lovely staff. And the food for all four of us was just brilliant. I'm not sure when we'll next be in. Devon, but we will be back. Brilliant pub on all counts

Lovely country pub, well run by professional friendly staff, great ambiance. Very well presented food although two of our party disliked the topping on our steak and ale pie and so would order something different next time.

Really busy but nothing was to much trouble, food good quality, my only criticism was the batter on the fish not crisp

Had the most wonderful meal here today! Well done to Steve and all the Cornish/blacksmiths team as they have created a wonderful menu and atmosphere. The staff are brilliantly attentive and the decor is homely and timeless. We had the roast today which was divine! Good quality cuts of meat and great sized portions, there was also a good selection of vegetarian options. Desserts were to die for and it’s always a good sign when the coffee is good! Everything is reasonably priced too and we can’t wait to come back here. Great job Epi x

Found a table had been reserved for my family after calling late on the lunch service without asking Damian to do this. Always friendly staff and always a great meal and visit. Thank you all.

Best roast , all food faultless. Food cooked and served with love and care. Good size car park. Great wine selection reasonably priced.

Superb food and excellent service

Friendly atmosphere helpful staff Wonderful food

Great service great food lovely pub,thank you.

Very nice anniversary meal with hubby and the children.

Fantastic meal out at the Blacksmith's thsi evening. Venison loin was incredible! Lovely atmosphere and fantastic service. Will defo be going back! 👌

Fantastic village pub. The new owners work so hard to make your visit the best ever. The staff are just amazing and very friendly indeed. More choice of cider would be great eg Devon Red.

First time visiting following the recent reopening. Was surprised just how busy it was but took that as a promising sign. As with many Devon restaurants/pubs, I'm always disappointed when there is no Devon cider on tap, Inchs was the only option. However, had a nice pint of Moretti. 2nd disappointment of the evening was the only main course fish dish was fish and chips. My partner ordered the lamb ragu pasta. On arriving it was minced lamb that more resembled a bolognese. A ragu is usually slow cooked lamb or beef that then falls apart. I had the steak pie that had a very thin crispy suet top, so not really a pie, a shallow dish with a very thin lid. I did get a few nice pieces of beef in a rich sauce inside though (but could have done with much more filling). It only came with mashed carrot and suede which was rather bland. It could have done with some butter and black pepper. The dish would have also benefited from some greens, even if just some peas. For the prices charged we left a tad disappointed and underwhelmed. Also, for a chef that's recently been on James Martin's TV show, we were expecting much better. However, the service was good and quick, although no one asked if everything was OK with the meal, either during or after.

Lovely little pub , accommodated a table of 10 at very short notice .

Found this pub while on a drive and decided to pop in for a late lunch, despite us turning up at the end of food service the chefs were more than willing to accommodate us. Ordered the steak and ale pie and oh my goodness what a delicious meal it was! Even had proper carrot and swede mash which wasnt pureed! My partner ordered lasagne and my daughter had fish and chips which were also delicious. The chef wasn't happy with how my pie came out so sent out some free starters as an apology for the wait while they made it again. Wonderful pub and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back

Popped in for a family lunch and love the new feel to the place! Warm and inviting atmosphere and the service was great even though the restaurant was busy. Food was delicious, really enjoyed the starters calamari and prawn cocktails and the steak was perfectly cooked and loved the venison ..we will definitely be back again soon.

Great food, great service. We will be back.

Excellent local style pub with a bit more fancy restaurant with it. Disabled accessible parking and entry not via main door I think for ramp. Great food and plenty of beers and ales to pick. Prices are reasonable. Staff are helpful but do get into personal space. Great atmosphere with open log fireplace burning to keep warm

Fantastic! Venison scotch egg, delicious. Roast beef and all trimmings, ditto.

The Firms Xmas party was great. Beer was realy good. Food was very good. Took my own company so that was good. Sensible prices Keep it up. Bob

Proper country pub with the right vibe. Staff are friendly and attentive and the management team are 'everywhere' making sure everything runs like clockwork. Food is delicious, and plentiful and arrives within a respectable time. The menu, whilst basic offers a wide enough range to suit most tastes however, the options for Vegetarian/Vegan are quite limited. As per most venues, allergies are catered for where possible. This Venue is dog-friendly! A range of drinks is provided at the bar with a good range of local products available, alongside some of the more regular non-local products. All in all, a lovely environment in which to whittle away a few hours in front of a welcoming log burner. Well done team!

Sunday roast yesterday was excellent. Plenty of lovely veg ,all served really hot.We had visiting friends with us and we were all impressed with everything.We will be back.

Probably the best steak and ale pie I have ever eaten and I have eaten quite a few 😁. All round great place to eat.