The Galleon Inn in Teignbridge

The food was phenomenal , the lady chef was very helpful and cooked our food exactly how ordered , we all really enjoyed our meal , we would highly recommend it , the atmosphere was also very warm and welcoming and the prices were very reasonable too

Great friendly service. Good food. Well kept beer. It was busy and late but they still accommodated me with ease. Also a lovely and spacious beer garden.

The Galleon has recently been taken over and is now The Driftwood Inn. I’m local but have been working away recently. The Galleon was one of those places that many seemed to have tried to make work, but most seemed to have failed. It has again recently changed hands and I have to say I think at last it’s in the hands of people who will finally do this fine old inn justice. My partner and I went over for a bite to eat last night and, considering they’re only getting up to speed with kitchen facilities, the meal we had was absolutely delicious. I really feel this bodes well at long last for this ‘sleeper’ pub. We had a chat with the new owner whilst out in the beer garden and it sounds like it’s going to really be stepping up further with the food. I completely recommend this inn. The owners have realistic ambition to make this a place people will want to come to. It’s a beautiful old building, hundreds of years old. It deserves the right people to run it, and I think, after years of false starts, it might finally have that. Don’t be put off by the current smaller menu, the food is cracking.

Really disappointing stay I took my wife away for our anniversary, we where shown to our room asked if we wanted a quiet room we said yes of course and after the very poor quality door was shut we could hear every noise from the bar below it was only 5.30pm and they where holding karaoke that evening after an early start morning at 5am and a long day walking and swimming with an early start on the Sunday we felt we couldn’t risk not sleeping which would no doubt have been the case . We have emailed the landlord and given him a chance to refund but have heard nothing so am posting this review as really don’t want anyone else to have to go through our experience fortunately we got into a premier inn but it was a very expensive way of spending a Saturday night. Too add the room was definitely not worth the £120 it was advertised for, with no mention that it’s above a bar!!!

Expensive drinks, service poor and bar staff rude. Avoid this place. Hygiene needs to be addressed.

Just had a one night stay with a friend whilst sorting out some business. Arriving early evening it was apparent that the people who were working there must have been having a bad day. A higher rating would have been easy to obtain by being more welcoming and the room not having so many broken or damaged items (no bathroom door latch not lock, curtains hanging off, broken wardrobe door). The room was clean enough but added to the lack of other basics you would expect from accommodation like this it just let's the place down. If the website photos were replaced with the current condition of the accommodation you might have second thoughts. It's a shame it could be so much better.

Called in on way back for last train to Paignton, customers very friendly but the manageress wasnt!, wasnt expecting a long chat but her unfriendly ness altho wasnt rude was very very apparent, all anybody wants is a basic welcome! especially if front of house , Cliff

Very helpful staff went above and beyond to help us. Room was clean and comfortable and also lovely and warm when we came in very late after a night out. There are places to sit outside and it seems to be a nice area. Lots of cyclists.

Loved our room, very quirky.. , Lovely big fluffy towels and good quality bed linen. A window that opens!! Fabulous, and they also provided a fan as i do get got! Staff were so welcoming and friendly We drank in the pub downstairs, good ale on draft.. Locals made us welcome Loved the trains, the station and the estuary.

The staff are very friendly and welcoming, even though at the time they were not servicing food they helped us order a takeaway and had it delivered to the pub. The accommodation is basic but clean. Thank you to the staff for making us feel welcome.

Booked this hotel some weeks ago as it stated on the website that the hotel was pet friendly. I got an email days before departure advising me that the hotel wasn’t pet friendly and that I should cancel my booking. They could have let me know weeks ago. I emailed them and as yet I haven’t had a reply back and have booked somewhere nicer somewhere else. I would have not booked this place if it wasn’t dog friendly as it looks like a bit of a dump and not up to the standard I’m used to. I’d already made the decision to eat elsewhere as it’s all fried rubbish on their menu. A badly managed dated hell hole! You actually did me a favour!

This is a pub with a few ensuite rooms. I stayed overnight while in house move hell. I booked in the morning (it was November) and was allowed to check in early. Lovely little room, brand-new shower, comfortable bed and bedding. Fantastic value. I didn't eat or drink there but now live nearby so I'll be back.

absolutely loved staying here, the owners are absolutely lovely and also hilarious 🤣 made me giggle a fair bit ontop of being genuinely kind and honestly went above and beyond to help me as I had my son and niece and nephew with me. Ive never known a b+b to accept dogs so I wish i had took mine with me so i know for next time 😊 room was absolutely spotless (sorry we left so much sand 🙈) food was lovely, im definitely planning my next trip better and be spending more time in the pub as you were all really good banter. Thankyou so much for everything you did for us we truly appreciated all of it.

We stayed at the Galleon for a week . Room was immaculate, bed very comfy. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Decided not to eat as not keen on the special retro menu running for August . Evidently it is a bit of a giggle menu but unfortunately not my taste . Apart from that I would wholeheartedly recommend the place .

Deep fried hell. If you like spam fritters, deep fried burgers or battered deep fried sausage this is the place for you. Apparently the chef can only work the deep fat fryer. Never stayed to enjoy the cuisine. Felt very sorry for the lovely young girl that served us. She deserves better.

This place was dirty..... the room was very dusty. Carpet had not been hoovered for months.... the wardrobe had very thick dust on shelves.... coffee and sugar all over the table. No milk...... dust thick on top of tv.... skirting boards thick with dust..... bathroom where do I start wee plus stains on seat and poo on toilet floor covered in hair and bits, shower was vile... Host horrible refusing to give us refund as we didn’t stay.... not a nice place to stay..

Visited this pub in July. Being a real ale drinker disappointed to find only one choice Courage Best. Bar staff friendly but nothing in this establishment distinguishes it from any other pub.The Ship pub in Cockwood (15 min.walk)had a choice of three very well kept ales and the prices were no more expensive.

Called in hoping for a nice pint of Otter but surprised that the second pub I tried in Starcross doesnt do Otter beers either. Had a pint of local beer from a little further up the Exe but quite honestly it was not to my taste. Shame. Friendly staff and locals made it up a little.

My partner, myself and my dog enjoyed our stay very much so. It was so much nicer than expected and the land lady was so welcoming to us all. There was no issue with having our dog what so ever. We had a cooked breakfast every morning but they're were more options available and Fresh coffee and orange juice. We don't drive so for us this place was ideal being close to the train station and buses. There was a field less than 5 minutes away that we took our dog to every morning and evening and a local shop that did takeaway coffee which we love. Just wish we could have left a tip and had the chance to enjoy the bar but we were off an on the train every day to different locations. The room was nice and had an en-suite. My partner has already mentioned going again so he's happy to. It very felt very private but you knew someone was always there if needed. It has been very peaceful and relaxing.

Found this accommodation by chance seemed a very good deal, the pub inside is tidy and the room clean and comfortable bed,a good cooked breakfast, unfortunately the pub isn’t doing evening food yet as new management, but local pubs nearby are.If you look past the outside and a few of the “locals” most of which spoke and were friendly, a bit of a rabbit warren run to the room but really good value and great for a onenight escape

Was so pleasantly surprised, we thought for £45 for 2 of us with breakfast included,it would probably be OKAY, but that was underestimating this place.The place is so warm and inviting, the staff are polite and really can't do enough to make you feel welcome,landlady has that(just the Wright amount of)friendliness you need,all are very approachable. It was so clean, to the point of I litterely couldn't find dust,lol,and I honestly tried. The pictures don't do it justice though, it's better than all the other budget hotel we have stayed in,and to be honest I don't think "budget"is the category for this place, I invite anyone to see it differently, it's refreshing to be somewhere in our price range that's so nice..Starcross is a sleepy little fishing village, that almost feels like it's lost in time it has it's own identity and I hope it never changes, I hope the same for this pub,I can say with my hand on my heart you would love it here.We will deffinatly be back.Lastly the breakfast was ever so good, proper sausages eggs bacon ECT,fresh fruit, cereals jams marmalade and marmite! Tea &coffee juice.Such a wonderful end to a very pleasant stay.Kind regards and Thankyou,from Tom and Rachel.

I have recently stayed at the galleon inn in starcross for 2 nights . Upon arrival i was greeted by the pleasant staff and shown to my room . The single en suite room i stayed in was very clean and nice and it had a tv and tea and coffee making facilities also . The bar is good good beer/ cider and bar staff are nice and approacable . Its always nice to be able to speak to someone even when your on your own , i met few people who made me feel like a local which is always nice (being as im from wales lol ). Debbie the new manager is lovely and very helpful she is doing a great job with the place . In the morning the breakfast was great plenty to eat fruit cereals juices and the full english debbie made was excellent . Overall would defo stay again and i would reccomend to others to do the same . If your looking for a place to stay and also relax and have a drink and a chat in the bar this is a great place . All the best debbie hope everything works out for u hope to see you soon . Paul from Cardiff.

Whilst we were made very welcome they were temporary managers so couldn’t offer food in the evening.

This is a good basic pub. It wasn’t serving evening meals when I was there, but they directed me elsewhere and that was fine. The manager was helpful.The only problem I had was that there was no breakfast available on my second morning. Breakfast the first morning was freshly cooked, and quite good, but nothing available on day 2 - I don’t know what went wrong.

We stayed on 18th September. We wanted somewhere central to the area and just to lay our heads after a day on the beach.The temporary managers were lovely, they couldn't do enough for us and our dog. Within minutes of checking in one of the managers brought a pint of water and a bowl for our dog to our room, how thoughtful!Our room was basic but clean and good value.Breakfast was great, all dietary requirements were happily dealt with.

At a very sad time for our family, we had an overnight stay here and the lovely couple who now manage this place we’re so so welcoming and considerate, and made us feel like one of the locals.Lovely little rooms and great atmosphere and was absolutely perfect to be just a stones throw away from our grandparents home. Cannot thank them enough

What a great place to stay, host friendly, fab location. Made feel very very welcome. Great couple Jim & his wife made our weekend brilliant. Can’t wait to come back Again soon. Me & my wife had 1 of the best breaks ever. Gr8 Value too. Many thanks for making our stay so good.

i went in for a few drinks and felt very welcomed by the landlady and landlord, lots of conversation and id definitely be back again, would recommend to anyone whos looking for food and and drinks in a quiet village.

Booked 2 nights as my camping trip was washed out due to bad weather. Needed somewhere cheap and handy, this filled both requirements. Single room so not expecting much. Shower ok but very small. Cleanish, but by no means spotless. Breakfast poor, 2 slices of cold toast and a bowl of cereal. Second night entertainment consisted of people managing it having a right loud argument re what time they got up. I guess for price and location it was ok. BTW beer in bar was flat, drank at the other pub up the road, as food was available at the other pub, which it wasnt at Galleon.

With had 4 great days at The Galleon Inn, having the railway station & ferry on the door step is brilliant, but most of all having Von & Jim who are running it where great they made us feel welcome to be there & it was great, the room was good the beer was good just a shame the kitchen was out of order but I would still rate it 5 out of 5 stars cause Von & Jim made our stay great they are brilliant people & I will be going back very soon this year again & every other year..........loved it & love Devon

We went for a meal here and I must say it was amazing. Jim and Yvonne were great hosts we really enjoyed our visit food and drinks we great value and we most definitely will be visiting again soon. Thank you both for w wonderful evening.

Called in with friends for a quick drink and quick bite to eat was met by landlady and landlord who were very welcoming, got drinks and a menu couldnt do enough for us , food was fantastic very friendly pub,would highly recommend the hunters chicken and burger brilliant service food was hot and made to feel very welcome would definitely come back again 5***** thank you for making our visit a memorable one

I visited last Tuesday for my birthday and it was amazing. So many nice people and staff and such an amazing atmosphere. The food was very nice and presented well and good, fast service but quality was still up to good standards. Hunters chicken was very good! Definitely will be returning :)

After a busy day of Health and Safety decided to drop in on the Galleon as new managers and some new menu ideas. Glad I did as the beer was cold and the pizza was fantastic. That good, I didn’t even take a photo. That good I ordered some more to take home to the kids...otherwise known as the younger members of my tribe (for the politically correct readers), who gave the big thumbs up as they like home cooked stuff......

We arrived after a long, damp walk and were one of only 2 couples in the bar. We ordered food which came and was very nice but the new landlady (her second day if I remember) was clearly overwhelmed with what she had taken on, including apparently, fully booked bedrooms for the forthcoming two weekends. Having read some of the reviews, it seems she was not at all prepared(!) although the only thing she couldn't provide for us was a pepper mill and a latte.

I rolled into Starcross after a hot 17 miles on the South West Coast Path in desperate need of food and drink. All I'd had through the day was a piece of flapjack and a Mr Kipling Bakewell Tart. Needless to say, I was starving and ready to eat a scabby dog. Despite the kitchen being closed, the staff were fantastic and rustled me up a delicious ham baguette and chips. It was much tastier than a dodgy dalmation. The food was tasty, the beer was good, the sun terrace was the perfect place to relax before my train home and, most importantly for a woman, the toilets were clean and had toilet roll. When I pick up the Path at this section I will be definitely staying in the accomodation here if it is available and turning up for the roast dinner! Thanks for a lovely afternoon.

We called in for a drink and a bite to eat. There were a lot of regulars in, but nobody except the lady behind the bar acknowledged our presence, even to make room for us at the bar. The food was ok, but the floor where we sat was covered in debris from previous diners - chips, crisps etc. We wouldn’t go back to eat.

We stayed at the Galleon on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June. We were welcomed by staff who were clearly focussed on providing a high level of customer service and the booking in was easy and very quick. The room was immaculately clean with good en suite facilities. The room charge also included a full english breakfast which was well cooked and plentiful. The bar was also well stocked with a great variety of drinks and a pool table was also available. I'm definitely going to stay there again if I'm in the area and I have no hesitation in recommending it to fellow travellers.

Booked on line through Hotel.com

6 of us had dinner here last night and the food was lovely, all of us cleared our plates and the service was excellent, thank you all at The Galleon we had a great night 😊

Totally irresponsible attitude to the laws on data management. Dodgy start for yet another new management team (I suspect the number of changes of management tells its own story!). Oh, and no record of my booking. Beware! Beware!

Just spent the night here through work, nice room comfy bed, food was delicious, friendly landlord and landlady, would recommend to anyone and I will be staying here next time I'm down in Starcross

Lovely pub, can’t beat spending a winters Sunday afternoon sitting by a roaring fire! Hospitality is great, menu spot on, and drinks selection on point!

Been meaning to write this review for ages! Went to the Galleon Inn in July of 2018 & sat out in the beer garden. It was absolutely gorgeous in the sun and the chips & nachos were really good. Excellent service, friendly waitresses.

Excellent food hot & very well presented. Choice of Lamb, Beef, Pork or Chicken also a vegetarian meal option. Meat just melted in your mouth, veggies were spot on. Desserts where just as good. Staff very friendly

We had a great meal here. It was pie night when we visited (although there was a full menu as well). Service was very friendly. We both had a pie option, one chicken and the other vegetarian. Both were excellent and well accompanied with a nice selection of sides. Also had deserts which were very good. Felt very lazy on a Wednesday night and decided to have a meal out. Pleased we did !

I was with my sister visiting a cousin in Kenton and booked to stay at the inn. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. The staff were helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.

Booked this accommodation as it was dog friendly. On arrival it was soon noticed that our dog is quite big! We were immediately offered a larger room - we didn't take the offer up but were very impressed that it had been made. Our room was fine (lovely fluffy towels in bathroom) , and we had a very nice meal in the restaurant that evening. We weren't able to stay for breakfast due to early start, but were given a "takeaway" bag, which we much appreciated. Overall a very welcoming establishment, with kind and friendly staff. Have rated this visit as excellent as it totally fulfilled all our criteria.

To tell the truth I'm very unhappy about the `Galleon'.

Have had several visits to this establishment for drinks as service and atmosphere is great and other customers very welcoming. Decided to have a Sunday lunch there last weekend as the barmaid Tia said their lunches were very good. Glad we listened to her. Decided on the pork roast (choice being pork, beef, lamb or a whole chicken to share). Pork was melt in your mouth good with excellent roasters and veg. All the food was hot. The plate was not overloaded. Looked good and tasted good. Service from Daphne was excellent. Price was value for money. Will definitely be going back. Thank you.

We came to The Galleon on Tuesday night for a meal. We sat near the back area of the pub near the beer garden, stayed indoors as it was a chilly evening. Our meals were good. The proper restaurant in the front of the pub looked very nice but was very quiet. A pleasant time and would recommend this pub for food and atmosphere.

We live locally and the Galleon is our nearest pub. For years it's been alternating between a bit of a dive and a bar/tearoom/Post Office which didn't really attract much custom. Shame, as it's in a great location near Starcross station and the Exmouth ferry pier.

We had a light dinner at the Galleon due to their being a private function. Staff did their best to provide food for us. Friendly Staff, walking distance from Starcross train.

This review is a strange on I’ll admit but a review is a review and I’m here simply to offer constructive criticism and maybe an on-site into how people are put off of eating a certain establishments.

just come back from the Galleon Inn after a 2 night stay well what can I say,Steve and Ali were very welcoming and nothing was to much trouble ,Food was excellent evening and breakfast ,room very clean and comfortable looking forward to see you all again

The owners and staff are very friendly.Specialise in pies on Wednesday's, curry on Thursday's. .you can play pool too.

Popped in to watch the rugby on Saturday. Pub is fine the locals were friendly enough, beer was good (Doombar) & not expensive shame they didn't have one of my favourites Otter Ale - they did have the Otter Bitter

Linda and I recently stayed at the Galleon Inn, what a great place, rooms good, breakfast fantastic, bar- restaurant staff incredibly nice, Landlady a wonderful person.

We stayed for 1 night. It has recently been taken over by new owners. One thing to note is that breakfast runs from 9-10am. All staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough for us! Bedroom was comfortable and clean

We spent 2 nights here attending an exhibition, sheena and Rodney were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble, food was delicious and hot, rooms were clean and tidy, fabulous place to stay will defo be back

A lovely atmosphere in this traditional pub which serves good quality, good value meals. The fish and chips and ham ,eggs and chips are highly recommended !

15 of us descended on the new owners of the Galleon Inn for lunch on a beautiful November day. We were not disappointed with our visit. All our food was served very quickly by very pleasant staff in a spotless bright restaurant, and we were most impressed by the desserts. We will definitely visit again.

Stayed here for a few nights and was very impressed, the room was very clean and fresh as is the rest of the pub.

I have stayed at the Galleon several times but this is the first time since the owners have taken over. I didn't spend much time in the bar as we were visiting for a family party up the road. The rooms are much improved, cleaner and fresher - before they were just OK. I noticed they have a tea room but we did not sample it this visit. On the down side - no breakfast because the chef was away - a little disappointing.

Tried to get a meal here at 3pm on a Sunday despite saying they served till 4pm. All that was available were baguettes. Decided not to stay as we wanted a proper meal

The front of the pub has been turned I to a tea room, it is delightfully decorated and very pleasant. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The food was freshly made and nicely presented. Altogether a good value lunch.

This is a lovely cafe with very friendly staff. Excellent coffee and cakes. Worth a visit if passing through or waiting for the ferry or train!!

Increíble pequeño café en la calle principal de Starcross. Desayuno encantador. Los mejores de la zona. Gran relación calidad-precio también. Aparcamiento disponible en la parte trasera.

Visitamos tearoom conchas en el frente del pub, un gran servicio, es un lugar precioso con una chimenea, tartas deliciosas, opciones de menú y especiales junta, buena cerveza, sin duda visitar

Had delicious home made cakes, tea and hot chocolate. The front of the pub has had a gorgeous makeover, and is now a lovely tea room (pub still behind): fresh, bright and stylish. Open fire one end and vintage/seaside theme the other. Done with flair. All food is made on premises, and imaginative choice as well as standards. I had victoria sponge, my daughter a chocolate and salted caramel cake. Does lunches and all day breakfasts too.Lovely service: a warm welcome and clear commitment to the place.Only a shame that there's no sign outside to let you know the tearoom is there. An all-too-hidden gem!

Best place in Starcross to go for Beer and Pool. It also houses the local post office so is incredibly interesting to visit. Worth popping in if you are passing

While outside may look disappointing due to the passing traffic, inside is something of a gem. There’s a cafe/coffee shop, a large traditional bar with a small garden – and for good measure a Post Office! The cafe area is bright and colourful with reasonably priced cakes and snacks. There’s a typical bar-restaurant menu in the evenings and Sunday lunchtimes. It’s not far from Star Cross Railway Station and the ferry landing stage for Exmouth. So somewhere to pass the time and any time of the day.