The Bridford Inn in Teignbridge

Visited this lovely place unexpectedly and found it to be a hidden gem. Nice atmosphere, very friendly and the food was delicious, well done chef! 👌

Honestly the roast we had here was extremely expensive and one of the worst I've eaten. The beef was full of fat and really chewy, despite being a thin pink slice. The potatoes seemed reheated as the skins were thick, tough and dry. Carrots and broccoli are just steamed/boiled, not roasted and are also small portions shared between multiple guests. I am quite baffled by the other food reviews. Presentation, service and pub itself were nice but I can't recommend anyone eat a roast dinner here especially for £20 a head. Will not be returning here again.

Lovely food with lots of variety on offer. Lovely service, felt like a friend of the pub on only my second visit, and just a lovely atmosphere. Spent £20 p/p on a main and a drink, and was worth every penny. Feel good to be supporting such an establishment

I had gluten free confit of duck, root veg and cassoulet of beans; dessert creme brulee. Both were the best I have ever tasted. Service was excellent. I have mobility issues and a member of staff offered me his arm as soon as he saw I was struggling. Beautiful countryside. Brilliant visit. Thank you.

Had a wonderful cosy homemade Sunday lunch here with my husband today. Every single item on my plate was fresh and very, very tasty. Will definitely be going back and taking more peoplewith us. Such a lovely, friendly accommodating pub. Wish it was our local!

A wonderful find! A warm welcome, great roast beef Sunday lunch, great atmosphere and clean toilets

Lovely pub & atmosphere x Food is fab. Their deserts are awesome 😋😋 X

Good range of beers. Very good food options. Plenty of space. Garden with good rural views. Car park.

The Bridford Inn is by far one of best pubs I’ve been to. In a country where pubs are dying this wonderful place manages to recapture that nostalgic feel of the pubs of old whilst keeping up with the modern world. The landlord goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. His staff are polite and friendly, the food is exceptional and the atmosphere welcoming. All I can say is the term “Yorkshire Caviar” will be one that stays with our family for years to come.

Beautifully located, historic pub with incredibly quick service. Friendly Landlord who was very dog friendly. Fabulous pub food and good value for money.

Outstanding service and food.. beyond standard pub food ...huge choice well cooked presentation and friendly staff...go there

A return visit to this proper locals' freehouse village pub. Featured in the Good Beer Guide, a 17th century Devon longhouse and gem deep in the glorious Devon countryside. Very busy on a public holiday with a bbq and choice of burgers to complement a pint. Complimentary jazz today by the highly talented and popular Hot House Combo. Friendly crew and doggy friendly. Everyone is happy. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

Lovely old country pub/restaurant We were a group of 12 - 10 adults & 2 children Pub is lovely - well presented Sunday menu so limited which we expected Booking was 2.15 pm so probably late in the day. Food was not roasting hot Roast potatoes were hard on the outside but fluffy inside however small There was a wait for the veg to arrive Horse radish was requested but didn’t arrive Puddings were slow Waiter who took order was very friendly but other staff not so We had a nice lunch as a large, extended family

Lovely pub, friendly and food excellent Steak cooked perfectly

Fabulous find I almost don't want to tell anyone about but I will because the staff and the pub deserve it. Although we live not far away it's one we never knew about but now we do we will be back. Very dog friendly, lovely food, really friendly staff and fabulous views from the beer garden. It's hidden away but well worth the trip with a great selection of food and drink. You won't be disappointed.

This was my first visit here for nearly two years, but as always I had a friendly welcome. As usual the ham eggs and chips were excellent, and once more I got into a conversation with one of the locals which always enhances the visit to this friendly village.

We really enjoyed our visit here as a family group. The relaxed environment was very welcoming & they were very accommodating as we weren't sure how large our party would be on the night. They even had a treat for the dog. The meals were delicious & the view was incredible. Thankyou very much to the team!

We had a fantastic meal here! The staff were very helpful and the menu was amazing! Loved the crispy chilli pork. We will be back...

A really lovely place with great food and great drinks choices.

Went here for a lunch time roast, had the beef and a sticky toffee pudding for desert. The staff were so friendly and accommodating offering to move the benches around to accommodate our group and constantly asked if everything was okay. Food was excellent too. The views outside were fantastic and it was very peaceful. I highly recommend a visit.

An amazing old pub, with old beams etc, we only went there for a few beers

As always a great welcome and great food in a stunning location. Great for walks. The fish tacos were particularly good - just like in Mexico says my son who lived there !! Thankyou to all the team!

Went for Sunday lunch. Really nice food and lovely people

The landlord squeezed us in for lunch when the kitchen was just about to close. After having served us a couple of perfectly tasty pints, he brought us a couple of replacements because he wasn't confident that the tail end of the barrel from which we'd been served was quite right. The food was tasty pub fare and we sat in the beer garden and watched sheepdogs persuading a flock to change ends of a field over on the other side of the valley.

Very quaint inn with fast and friendly service. The food was very good and attractively prepared.

Perfect place to meet as 1 hours travel for both couples...one from Bude and the other from Brixham!! Very scenic journey and fabulous views from the top of Bridfords hill!! Super Atmos and welcome,savoury aromas promising luscious food for our Sunday lunch. Our table for 4 was ours for the duration of the lunch session🤗! Situated cosily by the fireplace( enormous) and pretty window. We choose our lunch from the board and all selected roasts..2 sirloin of beef and 2 leg of lamb.. there was plenty else on the menu if roast was not our preference...the fish and chips looked 😍!! The wait was short, the food served smilingly by the lovely waitresses...and the flavour...out of this world..so delicious from the tender meats with roast potatoes and Yorkshire's on the plate with perfect gravy..to the selection dishes that followed of parsnips,carrots,cabbage,broccoli and creamy cauliflower cheese...extra gravy in its jug hot and steamy ready to top up the Yorkshire puddings!! This roast was the best any of us has ever had...perfection on a plate..hot, hearty and heavenly...thank you so much to everyone involved in it's preparation and serving!

Fantastic find for fabulous fayre and fine hospitality!! Oozing welcome and history!! In a scenic situation that has to be seen to be believed...top of the hill with rolling fields containing woolly sheep and lambs gambolling about! Beautiful bird song soaring into the sunshine and the aromas of heaven...roast beef and lamb..plus fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding!! Owww I want to return at least on a weekly basis We family of 4 had Sunday roasts all round,served by smiling staff and chatting with the landlord and his lady! Your booked table is YOURs for the whole session....no being rushed to finish...such a blessing in this age of " turn ' em over and turn 'em out!!" Heaven in Devon...the best Sunday lunch ever at The Bridford Inn🎉😋😋😋😋🤗

Great old pub and lovely food , felt welcome by staff and owners 🍻

Looking for somewhere to meet up with friends and came across the Bridford Inn via a Google search. Made a booking for Sunday lunch and was advised they were expecting a large party so could we alter our time. No problem as we weren't in a hurry. However we arrived early in order to chat to our friends and the host invited us to dine earlier as the kitchen was already in full swing. I must say the food was delicious, the ambiance in the inn was exceptional and the host & hostess and team were very welcoming, very hospitable and exceedingly friendly. Highly recommended place to eat.

Couldn’t have possibly had a nicer Sunday afternoon here. The Landlord and staff were incredibly friendly, thoughtful and welcoming (suggesting we move tables to sit by a cosy fire) and every element of the beef roast was perfect - incredibly fluffy but crispy potatoes, well seasoned and proportioned cauli cheese and beautiful roast beef. Even the espresso was perfect and had a little foam on top which isn’t often the case in cosy pubs! 10/10 recommend. £25 each for a roast, 1.5 pints of cider, 2 espressos and a shared pudding is pretty excellent!

Called and spoke to a very friendly gentleman who was happy to accommodate us. Was greeted warmly when we entered the pub. Seated immediately and given access to menus by a friendly chap. Ordered and although we had a bit of a wait for the food it was well worth it. Full of flavour, generous portions and clearly freshly made. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and were left very satisfied. Highly recommend the creme brule. Will certainly return.

Lovely welcoming pub with friendly, helpful staff. The food was excellent and the staff were brilliant at giving us some options for our gluten free dietary requirements. None of our group were drinking alcohol but there looked to be a good selection of beers, and other alcohol. The pub is dog friendly and the staff even gave our 2 dogs some treats. It is located in a beautiful setting in Dartmoor, and has a car park. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area (the fish and chips were excellent!)

The people here are so kind and accommodating. The food was great 👌🏻 Will definitely be coming back to Bridford just for this pub 😊

Lovely atmosphere and staff . Good food .

Always assured of a warm welcome at the Bridford Inn. Great selection of ales and ciders. Lovely lunch today 10/10. Highly recommended. Never disappoints.

Always superb. Excellent hosts. Excellent food. Excellent atmosphere. You couldn't ask for more!

Absolutely amazing food, amazing service, all with absolutely stunning views !!!!!

The best Sunday Roast cannot be faulted The rare beef is the best I have had anywhere and everyone including our Grandchildren thought it was wonderful

An absolute gem of a community rural pub. Excellent food and drink in a beautiful environment and the staff are lovely. Highly recommended.

Fabulous rare roast sirloin of beef with all the trimmings need I say more. Nice old pub and warm welcome. Charming host. Good desserts. Extensive range of drinks. Will be going back.

Visited for suppper on the 13th and 14th of January 2024. Very friendly and welcoming pub. Although they were busy fitted me in for food. On the first night a lovley cassorle bowel with potataes. on the second night a steak (well done, much to the chef's consination) I had it well done. Lovley and melted in my mouth. Landlord and landlady very welcoming and also liked talking to the Chef. Very nice pub. Highly recomended. My dog liked it too. Dog friendly

A top pub. Lovley beer and food. Squeezed me in even though they were busy. Food yesterday fantastic Just waiting for my steak tonight. Drooling in anticipation. Lovley landlord and landlady Thank you

My wife and I stopped here for lunch today. Received a friendly welcome on arrival and the food was superb. A lovely, cosy pub with a decent range of ales. Will definitely be back.

Amazing New Years party!! Can't wait to be back next year

Eat here with 2 friends having returned from Spain for Christmas. Lovely welcome and nothing too much trouble. The whole team were friendly and the food was amazing. I had the Steak, wow, cooked to perfection, the chef even made me GF Onion Rings. The steak was nicely seasoned and the large mushroom was seasoned, I think with garlic. The whole meal was just fantastic. My friends had the pie, looked amazing and definitely home made, and my other friend had the Asian beef. Meals were outstanding.

Fantastic family lunch at The Bridford inn. Great choice of food and drink and all absolutely delicious. Lovely setting with a delightful well stocked wood burner. Perfect for the cold days. The staff are amazing, nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for a lovely lunch. Xxx

Lovely village pub. Friendly atmosphere Good beer and choice of food

Had my Xmas party Excellent across the board. Thank you so much

A proper pub with good food and local beers on tap. Service is great and the menu provides good options from pub classics through to more modern, healthier options. All done very nicely whilst staying true to a proper local pub feel (i.e. they've avoided any gastro-pubby vibes) whilst being very welcoming to non-locals like myself :)

It's the pub you want to return to and where you feel welcomed. Food is delicious, the service is excellent, the people are very friendly.

We had a very pleasant lunch time with our friends who live near by ,we have been to the Bridford a few times and never been disappointed, long may they make everyone welcome as they did us

Enjoyed a wonderful family Sunday Lunch at The Bridford Inn. Everything was absolutely perfect.

Well what can I say, I am a professional secret shopper. In my time of doing this , I have never been to such a special place. The welcome is overwhelming, the owner Dean and his beautiful wife, can't do enough to make your stay a memorable one. The food is first class, and the portions are amazing. The ingredients they use are all locally sourced, from the local farmers. There is an array of food to choose from, and service is very swift. If you have never been to this establishment, try it it will be a memory never to be forgotten.

What a welcome! We really felt looked after and welcome. Lovely roasts. Busy on the Sunday we went but in a good way. They even helped us when we discovered we had a flat tyre.

Very rarely treat ourselves to a Sunday lunch out, but today we did. We weren't disappointed! Delicious food - the sirloin of beef was 'melt in the mouth', the veg was beautifully fresh, roast potatoes perfectly crispy on the outside and the Yorkshire pud - yum yum! We even had pudding - very naughty. Hubby had treacle tart - delicious - I had Bailey's brûlée - two of my favourite things in one pot! What's not to like! As Craig would say - Gorgeous! xxxx <3 would highly recommend and will be doing this again! xx Lovely atmosphere as always, welcoming, great service xx

I feel very lucky to have this pub on my doorstep. Fabulous food, always friendly and efficient service, and relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend!

Very friendly pub. Made us most welcome. Food was very tasty and competitively priced.

We were looking for a cozy pub with a good roast and couldn’t be happier we chose the Bridford Inn. The food was delicious and well priced (£17-£20) for a full and generous roast. The service was quick, staff very friendly… would definitely recommend!

Cracking pint of Jail Ale. Fire was in. Perfect

This oasis arrived on a long walk just as the heavens opened.

What a lovely pub in a beautiful setting. We had such a fantastic Sunday roast, the best we've had for a long time. All of the staff were very friendly. We'll definitely come again.

A real gem within the boundaries of Dartmoor. I had the Pakora burger and it was so delicious, and the four others I was with all loved their meals. My only concern was that a rugby game was being shown all evening and there wasn't anything to warn us about it- and as people who don't follow the world of sports there's no way we would've known! Still, we had a very enjoyable evening outside.

My husband, Labrador pup, and I visited this pub three times over a three day Dartmoor break. We really were bowled over with the warm welcome we received each time we visited. Each member of staff was totally charming, helpful and friendly. We ate lunch on one of the days and it was very tasty - the black pudding Scotch egg was SO good! We had a half portion of scampi and a half portion of ham, egg and chips (only because we were eating again in the evening as it was our wedding anniversary). It really wasn’t a half portion though and we would happily have paid more than we were charged. We didn’t end up cooking our meal that evening!! We visited on the Sunday and the Sunday roast looked top notch! The pub was packed. I own and run my own hospitality business and I know how hard it can be. Well Done guys - you deserve to do well ❤️

The beer and the desserts were excellent.

Delicious food and quality ingredients. Very friendly staff and efficient service. Would highly recommend the Bridford Inn.

We booked this for a celebration meal on my son's 21st birthday (which I had said when booking the table). The food all round was excellent, my son chose the Bridford inn because they do a veggie pakora burger and he was very complimentary about it. The only reason this isn't a 5 star review is no one told me when I booked the table that there would be the Rugby being shown all evening on a large screen in a small pub. Luckily the weather was warm enough in October to sit outside and eat, and the barman was very helpful. I would have preferred to have been told when booking for a celebration meal, to know that they were showing Rugby as we are not a sports family and it definitely impacted on our family occasion. I would however, happily return for such good good quality food.

We booked a table for a Saturday lunch as we’d read the good reviews. Friendly welcome, good selection of ales and cider, plenty of choice on the menu with a few twists on the traditional pub choices which we liked (though plenty of options if you want traditional pub grub!). Food was great, generous portions and very tasty. We’d definitely come back again!

What a gem of a pub. Wonderful, friendly welcome from the staff. Fantastic decor and atmosphere. I had the pulled pork Korean bao buns that came with a huge bowl of chips. I cannot recommend this dish enough. It was truly delicious and I'm so pleased I decided to have something different.

Delicious, generous, fresh and reasonable.

Great place, very friendly hosts, great food

Fabulous Sunday roast and excellent value, the beef was amazing, lots of different veg and the pannacota excellent. Really friendly and happy staff with beautiful views.

Really lovely local boozer...super friendly. Decent nosh.

Popped in as a large family group (11) and looked after really well. The Good - We had arrived before the kitchen opened but the staff were polite and came out to take our order in advance. The food was exceptional, and everyone had ordered different meals including the 5 kids, all came out together and all devoured. No complaints over the food. The Bad - It's tucked away (but if you are in the area I would highly recommend going there, probably the best food I have had in a long time).

Fantastic country pub with attentive hosts and great food. Comfortable indoor seating or Country views from the garden.Booking advisable but not essential, Sunday lunch is usually busy.

Typisch englisches Pub mit sehr gutem Essen und natürlich Getränken. Sehr zuvorkommende Menschen. Probleme gibt es hier nicht, nur Lösungen. Sollten wir nochmal in die Gegend kommen, hier werde ich wieder einen Stop einlegen. Vielen Dank.

The most wonderful village pub, the Bridford Inn is cosy and welcoming, with a great selection of ciders and beers and fantastic food. The menu, written on a giant chalkboard because it changes depending on what's fresh and available, is carried to your table. The kitchen has limited capacity, which they are very clear about communicating, but the quality of what they produced is some of the best food - let alone pub food - that I've had in quite some time. From bruschetta with home made bread and heirloom tomatoes to Bao buns laden with soft flavour loaded beef cheeks and beautifully cooked pork belly with pommes Anna, the starters and mains were all well presented and super tasty. The deserts were simple but again well executed and presented. Well worth the detour.

What a lovely welcome we had from the landlord and some of the locals who were at the bar. We had a very good lunch, fresh mussels from Fowey for me served with fries, and Steak and Stilton Pie for my husband that came with fresh vegetables, gravy and hand cut fries. The mussels were the best I have had for years and the pie was delicious too. Nice surroundings in this traditional village pub and it was lovely and clean - no sticky tables! We will be back. Thank you.

Great location good food good range of beers excellent atmosphere very friendly and knowledgeable hosts highly recommended LOVE FOZZIE

Absolutely delicious Sunday Lunch. Both ourselves and our dogs made very welcome by all staff. Highly recommend

Fantastic pub with exceptional food and service. Very dog friendly

I Had the fish and chips and husband had the pie and chips. Best fish and chips I’ve ever eaten. And I’m from a coastal town! Landlord was very friendly.

Full of after work builders playing pool... Food lukewarm and OK ish. Not consistent enough for price. Lacked ambience. Also lots of dogs present and around food.....not pleasant.

Staying in the village with our friends for the weekend of the fete. We ate in the pub on the Saturday night. The menu was extensive and it was difficult to choose. I went for the squid to start which was cooked to perfection followed by the Peri peri monkfish and King prawns, what an incredible dish. After a good rest I decided to try the cherry cheesecake, absolutely delicious. The service and atmosphere was warm and welcoming from the staff and the visitors, a true gem of a pub.

What a lovely old world pub, immaculately kept and plenty of choice of cider and beers.

Amazing pub and as soon as walked in could see would be a friendly local village pub. Landlord and staff all very welcoming and the food was excellent well worth a visit

Five points for a friendly welcome and being happy to let us park while we did a walk. Sadly Chef was off.

What an absolutely brilliant pub. Excellent food and atmospheres. Very friendly and helpful. We stayed at a house near the pub and they were very welcoming. They also made our dog very welcome a very dog friendly pub. She stole the show. Dean and Sam were superb . The food was excellent and the portions were massive. What a great chef and a credit to the inn

From the beginning of our stay at scenary cottage , which was only 2 doors from the bridford inn. Sam and Dean where the epitome of hospitality. I have truly never been to any place that made my family and dog feel as welcome. It was the best start to a beautifully sunny week they continued to be helpful with any questions we had about the area. The food also was amazing to which the waiter actually brought the fall chalk board menu over to us. Which made us all very that extra bit special we didn't unfortunately catch his name. But I'm sure he'll know who he is when he sees our mug shots which I'll upload with this review . All the locals here Where equally friendly. But I would say the bridford inn is the heart of a very magnificent little town. All our love sheena, Neill,mum and Andy and the star of the show milly the dog

Excellent service and quality a friendly welcome, food was superb, a really enjoyable experience

Had a fabulous lunch in the garden. Lovely food, great beer and a warm welcome as always. 16 of us this time. A varied and very good menu, several fine ales. The service was really excellent. There is a lovely view from the garden and great walks round about. Don’t miss the very fine medieval screen in the church.

Really lovely meal. Great place to eat. Sat outside in the sunshine in a lovely pretty area. Service was good and friendly owner. Great selection of foods too.

Great food, great location- service good too

Not for the first time we have sought out this lovely dog friendly pub when on a rare trip to our beloved Devon. The hosts are lovely warm people and the Sunday lunch was absolutely delicious. Such a menu, we feel like we need to come back every day for a week 😊 Well done guys it’s really hard to make things work well and you are definitely succeeding. We will be back again ❤️

A lovely hidden gem, we picked it on previous reviews. It was lovely welcoming and a very enjoyable Sunday lunch with a good choice of menu. Very good value and delicious. The Hosts were very welcoming and it was a pleasure to come to a lovely pub with a good atmosphere. This INN was worth seeking out. Nice outdoor seating area, with good views.

Difficult to fault this friendly pub. A cheery Yorkshire welcome even though we are only occasional visitors. A warm fire, good range of beers, I'd personally recommend the Jail Ale and good home cooked food, all fleshly cooked. My choice was venison pie, one of the best I'd eaten and a proper pie, not a stew in a china dish with an 8 inch puff pastry lid. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely village pub with a nice friendly chatty Land lord (good atmosphere), its BIG SCREEN T.V. Fine for big sporting events coronation ect as long as it's off the rest of the time . Our walking group was a little disappointed that old lunch time favorites like sausage & mash /ham egg and chips etc were missing from the lunch time menu but the food on offer was good, and price's were reasonable, all in all well worth a visit + a very nice drive to get there what's not to like .

Lovely warm welcome, comfortable setting and tasty food, lovely pint of cider and dogs were welcomed. 🙂

Really lovely experience. Very friendly pub with very helpful staff who even took the time to sign to my deaf son. The Sunday lunch ranks in the best three I have had in a pub. Will be back.

PERFECT! I'm super fussy with my Sunday roasts but this one was superb. The staff were all lovely and nothing was too much trouble. We will 100% return :)

Lovely old fashioned pub, staff were so friendly and welcoming. Some of the best pub food I've had, can highly recommend the Devon Smokie! Would go out of my way to return when I'm next in the area, as we had such a good experience!