The Church House Inn in Teignbridge

Food was great. Very nice clean pub. Was very quiet when we were there.

My wife and I had eaten here a couple of times before, both midweek, and had gorged ourselves on some excellent food, including the fabulous steak and kidney pudding, so we decided to try the Sunday Roast - especially as there are so many good reviews. Sorry to say that we were very disappointed. I tried the mixed meat version, adding a cauliflower cheese (£4) as a side. The beef slice was sinewy and bland, the lamb tasteless, and the pork reminded me of school dinners. All of the meat on my plate seemed to have been microwaved before serving, giving it a 'boiled' taste and texture. On the other hand, my wife's beef looked medium rare and far tastier - which she was happy to confirm. The vegetables (red cabage, a few green beans, carrots, and a spoon of swede) were all well overcooked and lacking seasoning. They were served in small quantities on a small sharing platter which, again, made for a very disappointing experience. The 3 roast potatoes were piping hot but weren't crisp - and were also bland. The Cauliflower cheese, although cheesy to taste, was incredibly watery - the worst I've ever encountered - and I've had a few! The best part of the meal were the Horseradish and Mint sauces, so I'm guessing they weren't homemade. This was a real pity, as The Church House Inn is a decent pub in a pretty village, with ample parking and great serving staff. My previous dining experiences there had been fabulous. Not sure what's changed, but it certainly isn't for the better and we've been put off from returning on a Sunday. There are several, far better Sunday lunches to be had in the vicinity.

Back again for the excellent steak and kidney pud. Generous serving with lashings of gravy and veg. A doggy friendly traditional locals' village pub. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

Amazing food as usual it’s a lovely treat to go for your amazing Sunday lunch the service was exceptional I had small lamb and the meat just melted the vegetables were cooked just right and the Yorkshire pudding blew me away hubby has the all meet selection and struggled to finish it due to the generous portions it’s so nice to be given a good generous amount of gravy the amount of places we go and we have to sometimes have to beg for more we both enjoyed our dessert of roulade too. Trying to find time to pop in for the pie and pint soon xx

Very nice Sunday roast, service was excellent.

In general the service was good but 5 minutes between the last order and the pub closing is quite short a time to finish your drink.

Rustic atmosphere with wholesome food.

Went for Sunday lunch, beautiful old building with a fair size beer garden, young friendly staff with ready smiles and very competent, the wife had whitebait to start whilst I had the mushrooms which both were meet tasty, mains were roast beef with the trimmings and a side of cauliflower cheese, best roast I've had while I've been living in Devon she had fillets of trout which she demolished, we both had the passion fruit roulade, mine with ice cream hers with double cream, it's definitely a place we'll be returning to and bringing visiting family and friends

Really nice pub, 800 years old ! Really nice dinner here. 10/10 .

Booked at short notice and host very flexible as we were uncertain of arrival timing. Well, what a treat all the six of us had. Possibly the best pub meals we have had with everything cooked perfectly and fresh. Lovely atmosphere ( a proper village pub with no tv sports or music playing) and we could not have wished for a more friendly welcome. Excellent value and perfectly cooked food, and plenty of it, what more could you want. Thank you mine host and staff. We will definitely return. Pete.

One of the best pubs we’ve ever been to, after getting lost while driving through tiny farm roads. The pub is rich in history as well the church beside it. This is as authentic as it gets will visit again some day.

Had been to this pub earlier in the week and thoroughly enjoyed a goats cheese flan with cheddar pastry. Returned and reordered the same dish....it was really not the same meal....just an old flan reheated in a microwave that made the pastry soggy and the goats cheese curdle. Should have sent it back but was with friends and didn't want to make a fuss. I told the waitress who cleared our plates and got a whispered sorry but was completely unacknowledged by the chef or management. As we paid I fed back how bad the meal was to the staff at the bar who again seemed to not know how to deal with a complaint. I wasn't expecting any recompense as I hadn't complained earlier but did expect some acknowledged that I'd had a bad meal. Won't be going back.

Great food and options for diverse tastes. Cooked really well and served by staff cheery and keen to get it just right for you. The beams and fireplaces are all genuine. Loved it here and want to go again so need to plan another holiday to the area!

Really friendly village pub. Great for Sunday Roasts; good choice of meats. I have the trout which was very nice, husband had chicken. All three ladies serving were excellent. Please note they stop serving food at 6pm Sundays.

I was pretty impressed that the barmaid knew about gluten free crisps and helped me to make a selection. We enjoyed a lovely evening here after running out of gas when we were cooking our dinner at a local campsite. Really clean pub, I was surprised at how clean, nice atmosphere and very welcoming.

Always great food and superb service , would definitely recommend!!

Good service and delicious meals. We had the goats cheese tart and the garden burger. And great coffee too!

A lovely country pub with friendly staff and clientele. The food is excellent, especially the Sunday roast. We visit Devon annually and always make an effort to have at least one meal there.

Lovely pub, friendly staff and food was excellent. I had the beef Penang curry which was on specials board. It was delicious. Parking was excellent and set in a beautiful little village. Would definitely go again and explore the area.

We have been going there for several years now while on holiday. Every time they impress, the food is absolutely amazing, service is spot on and the staff are friendly. I can honestly say that I cannot find one negative thing about the Church House, PERFECT!

A lovely village pub with great food

Had Sunday lunch here again with friends from abroad and as usual didn't disappoint . We had been stuck in traffic and terrified we'd miss our booking we were half an hour late !! We did ring and were greeted as usual in a calm wonderful manner and the Sunday Lunch was everything our friends came over from Spain to experience..well done you lot we love eating there

A welcoming pub in a pretty country village. Ample parking. Catered comfortably for a family celebration lunch. Good food and service. Highly recommended.

Really lovely traditional pub set in a rural country village. Great food, helpful accommodating friendly staff and perfect service. Had a family birthday lunch there and the day was perfect. Thank you.

Lovely country pub. Friendly and accommodating for our family birthday lunch. Great food and super atmosphere.

Beautiful place in a quaint beautiful village...food was delicious

Very friendly service, great food and drink.

Good service in a nice place, food wasn't the best, good choice of drinks.

Booked in for dinner at this very welcoming pub/restaurant. We were not disappointed. Known for its delicious Steak and Kidney puddings, it had to be tried. Great choice also on offer from the specials board. Trout and prawns, was delicious. The service was professional and friendly, the food excellent value for the superb quality and the atmosphere very welcoming. Definitely recommend and will return.

Very average, menu unexciting, service adequate

Friendly staff, lovely beer garden and a great atmosphere.

Beautiful little pub, amazing food. Highly recommended. Loved the cider as well.

Lovely old country pub with really nice food and friendly staff.

Excellent steak and kidney pud with lashings of extra gravy and veg. Locals' doggy friendly village pub. Log fires and real ales. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

Lovely old Devon pub. Stopped here for a superb traditional Sunday lunch.

We had a wonderful meal here tonight. The staff were very friendly and extremely helpful dealing with my GF and DF requests. Highly recommended, the young staff are a credit to this establishment.

Friendly good old fashioned local pub Food selection was exellent as was the food

Just pop in for some simple lunch and it was simply lush

Booked for a meal on Boxing Day as we were staying in the village for Christmas , very good service, excellent food at a good price. The staff were very attentive and courteous. Will definitely be returning to this pub when we are next in the area

Wonderful atmosphere, especially when Newton Bushel Morris dance outside and then sit in the pub singing songs #newtonbushelmorris

We are Australians travelling and staying down the road, we dined out for dinner around 6:30pm on a Saturday night. We didn’t make a reservation but we’d recommend to, if you come later as they were starting to get busy as we were leaving. We ordered Westcountry Rump Steak and Lasagna. We requested the steak to be cooked medium rare but it came out more on the medium side, although super tender which was good. We didn’t complain but if we had, I’m sure they would’ve been happy to replace. The rest of the food, sauces, drinks and sides were perfect that’s why we didn’t want to be a bother. Staff were great and locals even friendlier!

Top Sunday dinner lovely food 😋

Amazing portions fantastic value, all four of us loved it , lovely atmosphere and would definitely come again , Xmas menu terrific

Great Staff, good food and very nice welcome by all, reasonably priced overall a lovely start to the festive season, we will be back, wish it was my local

Great food, great atmosphere, lovely village setting. It's shame about the dog poo all over the car park.

We have been here for a roast on a Sunday and a evening meal recently. The staff we lovely on both occasions, very efficient and friendly. The food was superb and I love the cosy country feel with the fire going 🥰👏👏 top marks all round

Great! Went there after a group run. Arrived pretty late, but they did some great baguettes with salad. So good to have a pub make the effort to make you welcome. Will go back soon!

Fantastic food, lots to choose from, friendly staff, dog friendly, will definitely return in the near future

What a fantastic meal, will definitely return 👍

A phrase often over used ‘A Little Gem’ but this place really is. Lovely, friendly staff and a welcoming landlord. Beer kept very well, food excellent as was the wine and brandy. We were surprised at the the quality of the menus, both normal and the specials. Wonderful flavours and excellently cooked. Wonderful, will be back.

Popped in for a drink with friends, very nice atmosphere

Loved it here! Interesting specials & very good menu. Good value for money when comparing to the general area, plus excellent tasty & good quality food. Booked to go again when family visit. Dog friendly in certain areas. 10/10.

Nestled in a pretty little chocolate box village, my husband and I were staying in the beautiful ‘Nest’ thatched cottage just a 10 minute walk away. We visited the pub a couple of times for food in the evenings. I can highly rate the food, and the service. We were lucky enough to be there on a Sunday and had a very tasty roast dinner. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel special on my birthday and delivered my dessert with a lit candle wishing me a happy birthday.

Nice village pub with a welcoming atmosphere and great food!

Found this lovely place by chance. So pleased we did, lunch time meal we both had was superb. Not your typical pub fare just very good home cooked food which was delicious. Great staff and just an enjoyable lunch time.. We will be back as soon as we can.

Me and my family (16 of us) came here for a holiday, we rented one of the houses in the same village as the pub. We visited on a Thursday evening, the pub is traditional and has a very charming atmosphere. A large variety of drinks to choose from, we were really spoilt for choice! We had table service, I didn’t catch the name of the lady that was looking after us but she was very attentive. The menu had something for everyone, the specials board was very impressive as well. I was torn between ordering the Rump steak or the Fish…. I ordered the Rump steak with a honey and mustard sauce. It was cooked to perfection, the sauce was sweet but still had a punch which matched perfectly with my juicy medium rare steak. Very reasonably priced as well. I had a chocolate fudge cake for pudding, it was delicious. As for the rest of my family, absolutely no complaints. We had the best time, service was great and the food was excellent. I personally hope to visit again soon, but living so far away might make that a little difficult but I will definitely be back! I really appreciate a proper British pub, with proper food and drinks. Well done!

What a gem of a pub to find wonderful food reasonably priced staff very welcoming and friendly definitely will call in again when we are in the area

Lovely pub in a fabulous little village. Staff fantastic lots of choice of food and drinks . Lots of locally sourced options too. We had the steak and kidney pudding it was jam packed with meat my partner really struggled to finish it . I had the minted lamb burger which was the nicest burger I have ever had and could not finish it. My daughter got the child’s sausage and chips with beans which was a large portion too. Highly recommend!

Fantastic place great atmosphere with great food and lovely staff

Quite nice, unfortunately there was no flavour with the swede, gravy was not too bad, roasters we hard on the inside

Very friendly staff, tasty food, lovely and cosy place ( dog friendly ), big garden.

A great village pub with a good selection of beers. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. I strongly recommend the delicious steak and kidney pudding (see picture).

We recently had our wedding reception here and it was faultless. Karen, Simon and all their staff were so accommodating and helpful nothing was to much bother. The food was amazing and we had a truly wonderful time.

We Had our wedding reception here, and it was amazing we had a buffet, dj and garden games Karen, Simon and their staff were fabulous and our day was perfect.

Just the perfect place for a cold g & t and the bed cheesy chips ever. Lovely dog friendly pub, would recommend.

Surprise party, well organised, food all good my steak and kidney pudding, made in house was excellent

Nice countryside village pub. Beautiful location.

Excellent pub food with very good quality ingredients in their dishes backed up with attentive exemplary service.

Lovely old inn in a peaceful village..Definitely worth a visit..

Lovely food and very friendly staff 👌

OK. Went for a meal at Easter - been a few times before and from memory food was better and more choices. Main menu has not changed for a few years. In addition some menu items were unavailable and they were running out of some choices even whilst we were there. Don't think I'd go again...

We had a fabulous Sunday lunchtime roast here with our family before heading up on the moors for a walk. The hostess was friendly and helpful, and I was able to have a gluten free lunch with no fuss. Although the pub was quite busy, it didn't take long to be served and the food was tasty and plentiful. We would definitely visit again. Just about the only downside was the lack of an available highchair for our baby granddaughter.

Went for Sunday lunch. Lovely food and lovely pub with lots of character. Would definitely go again when in the area.

When in stokeinteighead we always go the the church house for a drink and great food we had a fantastic time in the pub and been vegan I didn’t expect to get a verity of opinions !! Well the staff very helpful especially Karen and Sofia , Karen went out of her way to make a fantastic meal for both of us (in vegetarian) and a fantastic dessert of chocolate pudding vegan ! This pub offers every options for all types of food lovers so if your passing you must if you can try the beautiful food . Once again thank you for your hospitality and great food see u soon can not wait to get back !! Keep the good work up Lesa Dennis xx

Very good food & tasty. Great atmosphere

Fabulous Sunday lunch! Reasonable and lots of it.! Will be a regular again!!

Lovely food, very kind and helpful staff, will definitely go there again,thank you

A very old premises that provided an atmosphere list in many newer pubs. The car park was not terribly large so arriving early in the evening is advisable. Very friendly and accommodating satff welcomed us immediately with very helpful direction for seating. Food was superb and very generous, delivered by polite waitress who checked with genuine concern for our comfort. A quiet and lovely atmosphere made for a very pleasant evening. Thank you.

A quaint village pub with plenty of space for diners in the cosy bar or restaurant area. Good range of beers and other drinks and a tempting menu plus a good range of daily specials are available. We had olives and bread as an appetiser, followed by a delicious tuna steak with salad and coleslaw for me and one of the biggest steak puddings ever for my husband. We couldn’t manage dessert! Lovely.

It's been a while since we visited the Church House, but we were not disappointed. Excellent home cooked food and a good selection of craft ales. Served by lovely staff in the cosy rustic atmosphere of this historic pub.

Poor offering; in mid January, limited hot deserts and NO fruit crumble and central heating was off. Menu has not really changed in several years Service good

A return visit for the pub's famous steak and kidney pud. Absolutely delicious complemented with lashings of gravy and veg. Lovely thatched village pub with log fire.🇬🇧🇳🇿

Lovely food, friendly staff. Lacks cosiness and a warm atmosphere but would still go back. Candles on tables would help.

Very friendly young staff. Best pub food I've had for very long time

We enjoyed our first visit, especially as my wife was able to find a vegetarian meal to please her. Back soon.

Fabulous hosts for my dad's funeral after-party. The buffet was delicious & they were very accomodating as we were unsure how many people were going to attend. We ended up taking over the whole pub! They also let us set up a slideshow & kept...

Enjoyed a lovely meal here good wine nice pub, friendly staff they cater for vegetarians and vegans too we will come again soon

Thank you once again for the lovely meal. 11 of us and all extremely impressed. Lovely staff too. See you next Christmas for our annual staff lunch I hope. Merry Christmas to you all 😘😘

Very nice old Inn the meal was very good went there for Sunday lunch with friends and family a party of 6 A lovely old village.

We stayed in the village and were delighted to find this pub on our doorstep. Only 800 years old and still serving visitors. We had a lovely Sunday roast and amazed to find that they could cater for those who require gluten free. The staff...

Local pub. Very good friendly staff Food is amazing

We stayed in a holiday cottage in the village and dined here on our first night. It was so good that we ate here every night of our stay. There was a wide variety on the menu and the portions were generous. The staff were...

Good food, nice atmosphere. Recommended.

Lovely, little village pub. Great menu and specials board. Food was off a high standard and reasonably priced. Lots of parking and nice beer garden . Staff very friendly. Lamb burger with sun dried tomatoes was delicious 😋

Fantastic home styled cooked dishes to an amazing standard. Definitely worth another visit when I am next in that direction.

Everything from staff to ambience but particularly the Sunday roast was fantastic. Perfectly cooked meat & veg. Able to provide gf yorkers & vegan ice cream. Result! Great place to visit & eat.

Great village pub. Superb sunday roast.

Hidden gem proper English pub in a beautiful village. We were a family of 9 had not booked but thought we try our luck landlord very accommodating and staff very polite and professional. We all had different meals all were excellent and served within 30mins...

Friendly atmosphere and service. Food excellent !! Lovely setting. Everything you could ask for. Definitely recommend

This is a hidden gem. You will not find better food. We’ve had our third visit, and have found both food and the service to be excellent. Their speciality is the steak and kidney pudding, something that at least one of you must have -...