The Cleave Public House in Teignbridge

Fab little find on our travels! Service was spot on, could not have been more welcoming/friendly to us & our dog, so good we came back the next night! Lots to choose from, nice to see several vegetarian options on menu, portions are generous, absolutely loved the 5 bean chilli & vegetarian lasagne 😋

Great lunch at The Cleave Inn, would highly recommend the Bubble & Squeak, it was amazing! Friendly staff & dog friendly, perfect!

Super cute village and lovely quaint pub from the outside - but dinner was very average. Mains were about £15 each. The three of us had ham, egg and chips; pan fried hake; and a burger. It was all OK but the same pub grub you can get anywhere. Nothing special. Shame, as we'd heard really good things about The Cleave. Maybe just not as good as it used to be.

Great Food, Great Service, Great Pub, What more can you ask for ! Me and the wife went to his charming pub on a wednesday evening for the first time purely by chance and we will be coming back thats for sure

A absolutely superb pub. The food was probably one of the best pub lunches I have ever had. Well presented, delicious and a decent amount. This combined with excellent service, location and atmosphere means further visits from me on a regular basis.

A couple of weeks ago I called here just before closing time after visiting the fascinating Kelly Mine which is nearby. I had a brief chat with the friendly Landlord while I finished my pint. I enjoyed my visit to the pub. Yesterday on a sunny September day me and my partner walked from Parke NT up to the Cleave Inn where we we received a friendly welcome. We each enjoyed a lovely warming soup before a walk along quiet lanes back to Parke. A great day out.

Our yearly visit and everything still excellent. Usually I have the superb veg lasagne but this time I went for the fish cakes - equally delicious. We sat outside with the dogs on a perfect summer day.

Party of 6 (over 60s ) popped into the Cleave for a few drinks having visited a local museum. We spoke to a male employer (suspected manager as he did not introduce himself) about sitting at a table marked "Reserved" & he agreed it was OK until 15mins before the other customers arrived, At the agreed time we all moved from the table & went to order more drinks. We were refused service & told we all were barred, this was done in a very rude manner!!! The average age of our party was 68! It was the first time we have been Barred from any Pub/Drinking establishment (I having served in the Armed Forces for over 20+ years), It felt like quite an achievement! I have since learnt it is not an uncommon event at this pub, needles to say, none of us will be wanting to return & will pass on our experience to other locals!

Should have been lovely as great location.. but... the bloke, who I not sure, may be the manager/landlord should sack himself for his outrageously rude attitude when we sat at a table that was reserved already knowing that we would move when nessesary, he came over and basically told us off for sitting there. We were a group of six. We offered to move tables but he told us we could stay for a further 5 minutes, we moved seats and went to the bar to order another round and he refused to serve... shame as we are are local and would maybe have supported them through the winter months... but not now. Beware, he can spoil an event.

The Cleave is a reasonably regular stop for us with the dogs for lunch. This time we took friends who had never been before and we weren’t disappointed. We had booked a table and were thoughtfully seated in the garden on the grass and in the shade. The. Landlord and Landlady were pleasant and accommodating as ever with swift service at the bar. Food ordered and we received it in a timely manner, all home cooked and of excellent quality and well presented. The dogs received gravy bones as well. All in all a very pleasant experience and we will return.

We booked a table outside for four adults and 3 dogs. When we arrived we were met with an extremely warm and friendly welcome and shown to our table which thoughtfully, was in the shade in the beautiful garden. We were provided with a bowl of water for the dogs along with some snacks for them too. The service was very friendly and the choices of both the menu and the special board was wide and varied. The food arrived in a perfect time frame and was absolutely delicious. The portions are extremely generous too. Can’t wait to come down this way again so we can come for another visit. Thank you.

Lovely country pub serving amazing food.

This is a fantastic pub in a beautiful part of Devon. We walked to it from Haytor with friends and family and it was well worth the long walk. The food was absolutely delicious and we received excellent service from the friendly staff who even very kindly gave us some chocolate to aid our journey back to the car! A wonderful pub and well worth a visit. Thank you. 😊

Great food exelent service beautiful location

Lovely pub, amazing location, delicious food, well priced. Spot on really. Will return.

Six of us met up at the Cleave for a family lunch. My sister visits a lot but my first time. As soon as we arrived we were warmly greeted by the staff. I was offered a paper towel to wipe the rain drops off my glasses! The food was excellent and really tasty as we all had different meals off a good menu. The chorizo on my chicken and chorizo burger was so tasty, locally farmed? Anyway, a great first visit for me and we will return. Thank you.

6 of us met up for lunch, The food was really great, faultless, the manager( I assumed he was) was friendly and charming, We were not rushed to order, we did take a while to do so, we will definitely return one day. A very enjoyable luch.

Amazing, welcoming pub with great food and drink - for that authentic English moment.

Stopped by after spotting their sign on the main road and certainly worth the detour! A lovely welcome with a good varied menu and some memorable ales on. We sat in the garden which is nicely sheltered ,the food came quickly - come hungry as the portions are huge! My wife had the chicken and leak pie with suet pastry topping,chips and peas and I went for the local ham,egg and chips washed down with a very good pint of Otter bitter - would visit again . Thank you https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g551647-d1550196-r957942967-The_Cleave_Public_House-Lustleigh_Dartmoor_National_Park_Devon_England.html#

Our first visit but won't be the last ! Beautiful Inn with thatched roof. Food was excellent and beautifully presented. Staff attentive and friendly. Reasonably priced too ! 🤩

Didn't eat here but Landlord and staff are very friendly. Shame no Guinness.

Loved The Cleave Inn and will definitely be back! The food was excellent, good beers and great service.

The perfect place to hold a function. Last night we held a birthday party at The Cleave and it was perfect. Great atmosphere, great food and both Steve and Charlotte went out of their way to help make the evening a success. Thank you both.

The food is great! A nice welcoming atmosphere to the Owners and all the dishes that they present are amazing. I’d recommend coming here if you had come from a long walk. The beers and ciders are impeccable especially during the summer season! I never knew how packed it can get.

Excellent Sunday roast, one of the best we’ve had in recent years, very enjoyable.

Cozy pub in a beautiful village.

Excellent food, competitively priced, served by friendly staff

Landlord made us feel welcome and has created a great pub. Did not eat as it was too late but will do so another day

Nice pub but unorganised for the Lustleigh Mayday show. Had a chance to shine but limited staff left little to offer apart from cold drinks. Opportunity wasted through poor planning. Big queue, slow service at the bar and an uninspiring landlord. Will try again when the Cleave isn’t overwhelmed by a steady flow of customers.

Spent many a happy time at The Cleave A warm welcome from Charlotte and Steve Located in Lustleigh’s central hub It’s a quaint wee pub with real tasty grub A burger, hake or tagliatelle An array of choices to fill up your belly But this weekend what we liked the most was the delicious portion of Sunday roast. Pay it a visit so you can receive A warm welcome from Charlotte and Steve!

Excellent service. Very inclusive welcoming atmosphere and the food was great and reasonably priced.

Black mould on the walls and the most unwelcoming landlord I've ever met.

Super staff - welcoming and friendly Interesting menu - including blackboard specials Great food - all three meals were fresh and tasty Will be back next time we are in Lustleigh Thank you Louise

We visited The Cleave on Easter Sunday with a big party. The service was impeccable! There was an impressive choice on the menu despite the fact that it was a busy day. The quality of the food was outstanding and the atmosphere just perfect. The Cleave offers the coziness of a country pub with the professionalism of a metropolitan eatery.

Amazing service for a family of 18. Sunday lunch on a busy day. Beautiful setting. Quintessential Devon pub in beautiful village.

A great pub menu, but the food is even better than that sounds. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and it is definitely worth booking to ensure you get a table.

We had the most amazing Mother's Day outing with our entire family, including our dog, at The Cleeve! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality that exceeded our expectations. In a beautiful rural location in amongst thatched cottages and rolling valleys, The Cleeve is a hidden gem that radiates charm and vitality. We indulged in fantastic food and were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional selection of wine and beer. The atmosphere was buzzing with local spirit, and the Landlord's charisma added an extra layer of enjoyment to our experience. It's heartening to see a village pub like The Cleeve thriving, offering a truly memorable and delightful outing for all. Without a doubt, we highly recommend paying a visit to this wonderful establishment.

Great authentic country pub serving great food and local ale. Deffo needs a visit if you're ever in the area

After a walk around Trenchford Reservoir we 6 had booked for Sunday lunch. Generous portions of tender roast meat with large homemade yorkys, very tasty veg and 4 large roast potatoes, with extra jugs of gravy brought to the table automatically! Which was very welcome. A relaxed affair with attentive, friendly staff. Home made delicious desserts where of a generous size too. All very reasonably priced considering the size and great quality of the meals. They were happy that our friends dog lay quietly under our table, with gravy dog bones offered on arrival, a very nice touch. Shall visit again and recommend too. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

I don’t normally leave reviews for good visits - but our visit to the Cleave was just so lovely I felt I had to! The staff/owners were friendly and welcoming as soon as we walked in. The food was lovely, with very generous portions. I’d definitely go back!

Run by a young, friendly couple, this is a simply lovely pub with excellent beers, amazing food and really good cheer. The four of us plus dog arrived at lunchtime after a long walk, there were already a few cheery locals with ruddy cheeks who beamed at us over their pints. We we had a table by the window overlooking a garden that had obviously seen lots of Devon rain and sunshine - very lovely and green. We drank loads of real ale and wine and were also tempted by the delicious Fanny’s cider. We ordered a massive lunch, freshly prepared by the chef, Matt, who is clearly a perfectionist. I had the fishcakes - honestly mate they’re like creme brulée - you crack open the fried breaded outer layer with your fork and there’s all this creamy chilli fresh fish stuff inside. Yum. We stayed there well beyond our welcome, for 3 hours, just laughing and eating and drinking, then waddled back to our cottage. What a stupendous afternoon. Thank you Carlotte and Steve for their joyous hospitality and generous humour.

Called in quite by chance whilst on a break within Dartmoor National Park. What a gem to discover! Genuine 'Olde Worlde' building set amongst others in a truly picturesque village. Pub has two bars/dining areas - one larger with an open fire and more akin to a dining room, the other small cosy and despite natural granite walls it was kept warm by an effective wood burner. Further warmed by a happy helpful welcome from all staff, good selection of beers including local ales. Cheering atmosphere was increased by chatty local patrons playing the mysterious card game Euchre (familiar to us North Cornwall dwellers but I still don't quite grasp the rules!). A surprisingly varied menu available on an out-of-season Wednesday evening enticed us to stay for dinner and we are glad to have done so - chicken and leek pie utterly scrumptious and filling a healthy male appetite, plus gnocchi equally delicious for my partner. Scrupulously clean toilets too - always a mark of standards and customer care especially in a place serving food I believe. PS - limited parking means you might get blocked in by a Volvo driver who gets grouchy when he's asked to let you out, but hey, we were content to see a Mercedes pull into 'his' space as we left! Couldn't fault the place. Didn't want to leave. Will certainly be back.

We wished we'd found the Cleave Inn on the first night of our holiday rather than the last. We only dropped in for a drink but ended up staying for a delicious meal. The atmosphere was heartwarming, as we relaxed with our drinks the locals gathered for food, banter and Eucha! Everybody, including us, was greeted warmly and with humour. It's such a shame that our visit was tainted by the person who blocked my very old Honda in with his very new Volvo! The chap didn't even have the decency to apologise. After staff alerted him, he barged past me & marched through the hall to the front door, bearly hesitating to hold the front door as I followed. I really hope the Mercedes that slid into the space left by my old banger did not incur the wrath of Mr Volvo!

This is my favourite Pub. The food is excellent both in taste and presentation. The ambience of the venue is picture card. The Owners are so friendly and obliging. It is so nice to receive such a genuine and heartfelt welcome. It is the only venue to visit for us. Please keep up the exemplary standard for others to follow.

Not convinced. Bar man seemed a little stressed. It has an odd vibe and feels a little neglected.

This used to be a fantastic pub with a very friendly welcome. As we arrived the people leaving their seats wished us luck and told us the landlord had been incredibly univiting .(2 separate parties) . Without doubt the rudest landlord ever . He said he would come over to see if he was prepared to serve us . Needless to say we didn’t stay . Such a shame as this was a great place in the past.

The best pub food I've ever had. All the meals are cooked so well, taste great, great quality, and have a good portion size, and all 9 of us loved our food. Every meal is such good value, prices range from about £15-£22 per main. Will definitely be returning!

Terrible service, unnecessarily rude. The Cleave has so much potential but the staff make it unwelcoming. The Rock Inn at Haytor Vale is a much better place.

We visited the cleave on the 20th,for lunch . What a lovely atmosphere, very welcoming , and the food was amazing , and great value , we will be dining there again , very soon, big thank you , to the landlord , and all the staff 👍😊

Spectacularly unwelcoming pub. Chef seemed lovely but the manager was terrible. Everybody who came in while we were there was given the same miserable welcome. What a shame!

Absolutely love this place! Food is incredible and a really good price. Staff can’t do enough for you, very welcoming and understanding. Absolute gem of a pub!

Terrible service with the new owner having a very bad attitude towards the locals . I wish them all the luck but the just because you are spoiled due to location don't kill the pub because you can't handle the stress that comes with being a landlord.

Went for lunch on a Monday and had a fantastic lunch.

Enjoyed a light lunch while out on a walk with the family - What a find! Baguettes all round, served with coleslaw and salad and a couple of bowls of perfectly cooked chips on the side to share, absolutely delicious! We’ll definitely be back again, thank you 🌟

I booked a table a few months ago as we were staying the village and when we arrived there was a slight misunderstanding with our booking. It was rectified immediately and we were taken straight to a table and given drinks on the house. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and despite being busy nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious and the portions incredibly generous. The pub has a lovely atmosphere and the locals played some Christmas hymns and everyone was encouraged to join in and we were all singing. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and would definitely recommend a visit.

The food was lovely and plenty of it. Steve and staff are a great team. Christmas meal.

An old pub of great character, but efficiently run with excellent food which goes beyond the usual boring pub grub. Comfortable, welcoming and dog friendly.

Without doubt the best Christmas lunch we have ever had. A group of us yesterday enjoyed a great meal. Friendly staff and excellent service. My Wife and I have eaten there a number of times and the food has always been very good indeed.

A hidden gem in Lustleigh. The food was brilliant, exceeded any "pub food" expectations. Cosy and warm even in the new side where dogs are allowed. Chatty and friendly staff and a good selection of food and drinks. Only downside is you might miss it on the way through.

Excellent, just a little bit remote

Went in for a lunch visit. No reservation, pub was busy but the host was superb with offer of drinks in sofas and to choose food whilst there and a table would become available within 20 minutes or so. He was good to his word. Food was great. A Goulash Soup, a well filled baguette and a Camembert based sharer. Service was equally good. Will visit again. A great stop.

The menu was just right with enough choice and the food was good. The staff were cheerful and helpful making for a nice evening in a nice local pub.

A lovely meal out this evening at The Cleave, highly recommended.

We visited today as we used to stay in Lustleigh some years ago and loved the pub and its magical location in the centre of the village. We were greeted by a snarling pit type dog in a worryingly loose muzzle in the front bar, and then pointed in the direction of an unheated room at the back, with great views of fag butts bobbing around in rainfilled ash trays outside the window, as we hadn't booked and there was no room for lunch, just a drink ( fair enough). Unengaged staff, cold dismal interior. What a shame for such a lovely village as Lustleigh.

Great refuge after a tricky walk

Firstly, nothing to do with the pub, sat nav sent us on a tour of the ares so just use a map. The staff were very good and called me sir and not guy(s) and didn't say 'no worries ' once, thank goodness. It was made clear to us that there would be a slight delay taking out order, that was fine. I chose the pork loin off the specials menu. It was beautiful cooked, placed on a bed of dolphinoise (nicely cooked with a dash of garlic) accompanied with a selection of vegetables that were first class and nice and hot. The sauce with the pork was sensational. Afters: apple and blueberry crumble, the fruit was nicely cooked and 'tart' the topping was ok.

This was my second visit to The Cleave recently and on both occasions the food was excellent - hot, nicely presented, and delicious. Very good value for money. Lovely friendly staff, too.

Good food and warm fire at lunch time

We popped in for a drink on a very wet Sunday, the place was heaving but the welcome was still friendly. We sat in the back, on the sofa, waiting for the rain to abate. As we left, we saw dinners with lovely Sunday roasts,...

Excellent food. Efficient staff. Our new first choice for lunch when walking in the area. Well done to the owner for hiring and training such a good team.

Always welcoming with Steve, the landlord, doing his utmost to cater for your wishes.

A great traditional pub on the edge of Dartmoor. Limited vegetarian options but the fish was excellent. Fresh Jail Ale and good service in the atmospheric front bar.

Amazing food, very reasonable prices for portion size and food quality, lovely atmosphere and great service. Definitely worth a visit

An amazing pub! We were made to feel so welcome. The food was absolutely delicious. Will definitely be going back!

Oooh. Perfect food, perfect service, reasonable pricing. A Devon Gem. Having just suffered a Wetherspoons lunch the weekend before, I'm fully recovered!

There are lots of good things to be said about this quaint country pub. We were there for lunch with a car group of 12 and had been asked to send our orders for main meals in advance. There was a good, but limited choice however the choices and prices on the website menu did not reflect the menu presented at the table. Orders for starters and drinks were taken promptly and we were not waiting long for them to arrive as the pub was not particularly busy. Everyone remarked on the quality of the food which was freshly cooked with a nice selection of vegetables. If you have a good appetite you will not be disappointed. Service was efficient and friendly, they are keen for you to be happy with the food and nothing was too much trouble.

Excellent pub in a stunning Dartmoor village.

Had lunch here today and it was absolutely delicious. Steak pie, scampi and veg tagine. Started by bringing our dog a treat (always a winner!) and great level of service throughout the meal. Lovely walks surround the pub - definitely worth another trip.

Beautiful setting and good food. Lovely, helpful staff. Lustleigh itself is a gorgeous Devon village

We had a good roast on Sunday in the pretty pub garden. We hadn’t been to lustleigh before and it really was an idyllic village. I had a gluten free version of the roast which was enjoyable with nice cabbage, roasted carrots and roasted swede...

Love this place! Wonderful setting, in a tranquil village. attentive staff and excellent Sunday lunch. Hope to visit again soon…

Amazing food and atmosphere, friendly staff, will definitely be back!

Lovely old fashioned pub with a friendly landlord. Small cozy bar with larger room at the back . Lot of tables in the garden. Food was really nice and nicely served.

Visited here recently after 10 whole years - I can’t believe it’s been that long. It’s changed hands since we were here last but nothing much else has changed. It’s still the friendly, welcoming pub it was back then. The staff are fantastic and were...

We stumbled across this pub a few years ago and so glad we did. Went for lunch yesterday and the food and menu choice are still fantastic. Staff are very friendly and the pub is dog friendly. On a lovely summer day you can eat...

Walked from Bovey to Lustleigh, with the thought of a hearty lunch keeping us going. We were not disappointed. Friendly service from the young lady serving at the bar and table, not too long a wait and three very enjoyable meals: gammon, goat's cheese salad...

A fabulously friendly country pub with amazing food. So accommodating, the staff could not do enough to make our time special. We had a Sunday lunch which was cooked to perfection and with very generous portions. Will be recommending it to friends and family.

We stumbled across The Cleave yesterday by chance & popped in for a bite to eat & a beverage! The staff were so welcoming & doggie treats were on hand 🐶 the food was so good we decided we would book for a Sunday Roast...

It not a just, but it is just. It’s just a great pub. It’s a good pub with great food, outstanding service, amazing setting, friendly staff, attentive staff and a very good, quirky, keen, helpful manager/landlord. Thanks for making this pub a destination that we...

A warm welcome at this cosy pub, excellent service and great food. A great shelter from the British weather. We will be back.

We were very happy to find this old world English pub for lunch. However we were soon to be disappointed. We were told that even though there was a table that easily sat four of us we couldn’t eat lunch there. We were shown into...

We enjoyed our lunch very much. The beef lasagne was fabulous and was clearly homemade. Service was excellent and overall tremendous value for money. I’d recommend to anyone

Absolutely excellent food and service. The worst part is the roads that lead to it, but if you can suffer that, then treat yourselves and go!

Wonderful pub in a beautiful setting. Had a lunchtime snack, chicken & bacon baguette with a portion of chips. Bread, chicken and baguette were excellent supported by a side salad, probably the freshest I’ve ever had and quite simply the most amazing chips, just perfect....

Following a family recommendation to visit The Cleave during our trip to Devon we were amazed at what a great find it was! Total village atmosphere with superb food served on the lawn in front of the pub by friendly knowledgeable staff. The choice of...

Since we moved our roving group trail run from Thursdays to Tuesdays our pub experience has been mixed to say the least. Some pubs aren't even open, some have sent the chef home early and can only offer crisps and some seem like they can't...

Steve, Charlotte and the staff are very welcoming and will make your visit a pleasure. The food is excellent and they are extremely accommodating for gluten free requirements. All three rooms are characterful and clean in this 15th century building. The walled garden is also...

Stayed in Lustleigh for a few days and had dinner on two separate days here as the food and staff were so brilliant and very friendly. Definitely would recommend.

If I could give 6 stars I would. This place was amazing in ambiance, hospitality of the owner/barman and the exquisite, fresh food. All cooked to order so be prepared to wait (which is well worth it).

A lovely country pub. Excellent food, and friendly, attentive staff. A very pleasant atmosphere. We were welcoming with water and glasses on arrival, without asking.