The Leaping Salmon in West Devon

Over the decades I found myself pulled by nature to this extraordinary village: many times a girlfriend and I would find ourselves entranced by it, and at its epicentre, this welcoming gorgeous pub. OUTSTANDING.

For several years we had talked about visiting the Leaping Salmon, but never actually found the time. What we have missed!!! We popped in for lunch and found a lovely warming fire, a very welcoming and friendly reception and a thoroughly relaxing atmosphere. My companion had the scallop pie, while I tucked into a lentil dhal. We shared a bowl of triple cooked chips and the whole was a delightful repas for a grey Saturday afternoon. We will certainly be back.

Lucky Horrabridge! What a fabulous village pub,went for Sunday lunch and it was superb.Lovely roast ,great service and we all felt that it was at a decent price.They now have a Christmas party menu up and as we enjoyed it so much are now considering a visit pre Xmas.Whatever, will definitely return….

We love going here! The food is always delicious and we highly recommend their autumnal cocktail range! The atmosphere is cosy with the fireplace and fairy lights and the people who work there are a delight! We also go there on occasion for breakfast (the crumpets are the best I've ever had). A perfect place to go for relaxing and being cosy while it's chilly outside.

Lovely little pub, nice comfy atmosphere with very friendly staff and amazing food, would highly recommend this place

Lovely food in a lovely location with excellent service

Lovely friendly pub ,good food very different from the run of the mill, will go back before l leave Devon

We went to the Leaping Salmon on Saturday and found it to be just a great experience. We took the chance and asked if there was any of the lamb which was on the Internet but not on the menu when we went. Ben the owner came over and said we was in luck. Five of us out of 7 decided to go with the lamb and it was just great. I personally had the Calamari in chilli for starters which is the best I have had for along time. I wish Ben and the team all the best for the future. We will be back.

Great food and service, nice room, very friendly and easy to get out onto the moors.

Great food all freshly cooked 😋 and really pleasant and friendly staff also very dog 🐕 friendly and a lovely atmosphere

Such a fabulous Sunday Roast, excellent value for money, great wines and gorgeous desserts. I couldn’t fault it 💯 recommend

Had a lovely stay, excellent food, comfortable room and a very attentive team. Would recommend a visit.

We stayed in one of the rooms above the pub, due to a family event nearby. The room was spotlessly clean and very large. Tea/Coffee were provided, plus a powerful hairdryer. The bedlinen was lovely 100% organic cotton, which made getting to sleep simply a 'dream!' The shower was roomy, very good pressure and as hot as you liked it. Maybe the best aspect though, was the room's position next to the River Walkham. The pub takes it's name from the salmon that actually leap through the river in Autumn. We kept the window open so that we could hear it's delightful gurgling all through the night. We also heard the sonorous chimes of a local church bell, which made our experience even more enjoyable. Our hostess was very amenable and generous, particularly considering we'd forgotten to book our last night's stay. Overall, a wonderful experience and we'll definitely return.

Good food, nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. We liked that they only have a small menu meaning that care was taken with each dish. The dining area is small and felt cosy.

Nice little pub in a lovely position on the river. Good menu with friendly staff and although busy didn’t wait too long for food.

Sunday lunch for 7 adults and 2 children aged 2yrs 4 month We all opted for traditional Sunday roast although the main menu looked super. Mains, deserts and cheese board all very good Service friendly and professional W.ill be visiting again

The was the first time back in this restaurant for 25+ years and what a wow appeal you get as you enter. A lovely warm ambiance with a genuine attention to delivering very tasty food. The Scallop Pie for starters was great and so was everything thereafter. Congratulations guys, this is once again fully back on our radar

Enjoyed a gorgeous Sunday lunch in this really characterful pub. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, with very attentive service. A good choice of local ales from the bar and a great selection of food on the menu. Various options for a traditional roast. A large portion of beef brisket came with loads of vegetables on the side. The hake with mussels and lobster sauce was savoured by those who had opted for it and the Thai curry was equally delicious. Deserts were equally impressive - with lovely home made ice creams. All in all, a great place to eat at and I would highly recommend a visit. We will definitely be returning!

Fantastic breakfast, hot chocolate made from real chocolate

Excellent Sunday lunch here, the non-roast menu is also on on a Sunday. Good choice for vegetarians with both, and great fresh local beer from tavistock brewery. Really enjoyed the trip - only wish it was in Tavistock rather than a short drive away!

Fantastic food and hospitality. Excellent beer and cocktail selection. Very comfortable and clean room. Great village location with easy access to west Dartmoor. We will be back.

We were recommended to eat here and were not disappointed. Great service (thanks Lu), great food (carpaccio starter, seafood linguine, hake). Also accommodating with changing the menu, interesting organic wines and lovely that the chef came out to chat with us. 5* experience and good value for money. Thanks 😊

This is a lovely local pub in the village It has a contemporary vibe & the interior has been thoughtfully designed . The staff were really helpful & friendly. They had a good selection of drinks including a cocktail menu with some interesting choices like limoncello spritz. The menu is more gastro pub ..& there was a good choice including vegetarian options.Im sure if you’re vegan it would be fine as the menu was flexible . Lovely drinks, I had a coconut gin ( good selection gins)& the food ,delicious .I had sea bass & triple cooked chips lovely & crispy.Then a marmalade crème brûlée. Definitely recommend this place ,it felt like a special night out.

A great independent pub and the food was really tasty and all locally sourced which we loved. Draft beer/ale is also all local too. Really enjoyed our Sunday lunch overlooking the river and the service was excellent. Definitely coming back for round 2 as we didn't try the desserts

Massive thanks to all the staff for the leaping salmon for a fantastic stay. Will definitely see you all again.

Really nice place, stayed for a few days. Rooms are above the bar with there own access. Food and prices are good and staff are super friendly. Chef comes out to check the food is ok. They make a special 50/50 burger I took my pic to late to use as I had eaten 2/3s 😄. Some really nice walks near by. The wild horses had babies when we was there end of May.

Had a fantastic stay here. Lovely little village. Rooms have a great view over the river. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Food was superb. Breakfast spot on and homemade crumpets not something we had ever tried before. Rooms are clean with a decent sized en suite shower room (being ultra picky, could do with a refresh of mastic in the shower). No TV but decent WiFi. Family room had futons for children but probably not too comfy for older children. Will visit again!

I have seldom enthused as much simply on being greeted by the staff. They were welcoming and really helpful without being intrusive. The food was clever and excellent. The menu is designed to be flexible and priced accordingly. We ended up choosing a number of "small plates" and sharing, "tapas" style. I would happily have chosen any and all the items on the menu and, if our choices were anything to go by, they would have been excellent. The decor is subtle but quietly chic but won't put off genuine locals. Definitely the best pub I've been to in a very long time. A 100% recommend.

Fantastic, friendly and helpful staff. Great food. Attractive decor. Pretty location by the River Walkham, on the edge of Dartmoor. 100% recommend.

If you want a good nights sleep, DO NOT STOP HERE! I,m posting this after the gentlemen directly below my room, 1, in the pub kitchen, came in at 4am and decided to make as much noise as he could. At4:30 am after very load banging I had enough and went down stairs to see what all the banging was. He has a rolling pin out so I’m guessing he was opening walnuts?! Unbelevably, he had headphones on so didn’t have a clue how much noise he was making. When I told him he’d awoken me at 4am he seemed nonplussed and said he had work to do! Just what I needed after a hard days work and a long drive today. The guy needs to realise you don’t treat paying guests like this……..he needs retraining!

Outstanding food. , even with allergen eg no . Dairy . Nuts and vegan. Chef was amazing and the service very friendly and nothing was too much trouble . Would highly recommend and deffo will be going bank 😊😁

Review for the restaurant. We've eaten here a few times now and I'm always impressed. The menu is small which is nothing but a good thing as everything on it is perfectly executed. I've had a standout Sunday lunch, an excellent burger and some really delicious fish dishes. They've got a nice selection of local beers and ciders and a big menu of wine and other drinks. The atmosphere is cosy, particularly in the winter with the fire going. Though there is also a nice beer garden with views over the village. I've not had their brunch, but I think that's next on the cards.

Another superb visit to the Leaping Salmon.Always pleasant to be there - great food and a wonderful welcome and atmosphere

Awesome! Lovely venison and seafood linguine followed by cracking cheeseboard and sticky toffee pud. Service and staff were fab. Thank you

Lovely menu, we went for choices from the light bite menu with sourdough and olive oil and balsamic dip as an extra. Perfect. Cheese board to finish. Superb Tavistock brewery beer to complement. Well worth a visit.

This place just gets better and better. Food aside, you are made to feel so welcome from the minute you walk in. All the staff are friendly and cant do enough to please you, from advice re menu choices and highly attentive service right through to it all being done with a smile and good humour during a busy service. We particularly appreciated the wonderful staff and service as recently we had a couple of dreadful experiences in a “rival” gastro pub on the edges of nearby Tavistock town centre. Here the lady in charge met every simple request or question with a huffy sigh and totally reluctant service. I think she would have been much better pleased to be running a pub in the absence of customers. I kid you not! We know a number of other people who have had the same experience. The food was amazing with a limited but sustainably sourced yet still varied menu. There were a number of things we could all have chosen and so we kept changing our minds, but the lovely chatty and friendly waitress was so helpful in respect of assisting us in our choices.Bens baked cheese starter - WOW ! All of us could have eaten it all evening long, the rib pieces were melt in the mouth, and the rump of lamb cooked to perfection. Everything was perfect. The new cocktail menu is also amazing with combinations of flavours and different spirits that was so inventive and unusual. They were all “proper” cocktails with at least two different kinds of liquor or spirits in them (unlike those pretend ones just made of one spirit and a mixer - not proper cocktails at all) The wine list and choice of beers is also brilliant. A bit more pricey than some places but definitely worth the money. You usually do get what you pay for! Last but not least, it was great that the chef Ben came out and checked personally with all the diners that everything was OK. It shows a real dedication to customer satisfaction to pay such attention to ensure that customers are enjoying their experience, especially when youre very busy. All in all a fantastically friendly, cosy and well run ethical and sustainable establishment. Do not hesitate to try it as it will NOT disappoint. I think from now on we will definitely be xoming here rather than the other place in Tavistock and will recommend friends and family to do the same.

Oh. My. Days. This is by far the best place I’ve eaten in a long long time and we eat out a lot. Went as a family of 6 - 2 children. Honestly I cannot praise this beautiful pub enough. From the warm welcome, the beautiful ambience, the incredible food and the wonderful chef I could not fault the place. Food was impeccable. A careful chosen menu of hand cooked with love local cuisine. Something for everyone on the menu. I’m always so so wary of anywhere with a huge menu - this place has just the perfect amount o cater for everyone. There was a selection of family games available to play over dinner, beautiful wines, incredible cocktails and dishes you literally cannot say no to. If you try only one thing on the menu let it be Bens cheese creamy sauce. An absolute delicacy especially with the triple cooked chips oh I cannot even express how beautiful they were. Fairly price, incredible quality, amazing chef who came out to speak to patrons and a waiting staff that literally could not do enough for you. If I could rate it a million stars I would. Go. You will not be disappointed. Thank you so much and we will definitely be back xxx

We really enjoyed an overnight stay on Easter Saturday, and were made to feel at home as soon as we arrived. All of the staff looked after us really well - and showed a natural friendly customer care attitude. All of the food from snacks, an evening meal and breakfast, were excellent with clever presentation and flavours. If you are looking for a welcoming inn near to the moors, Tavistock and Yelverton, The Leaping Salmon should definitely be one to consider.

My partner and I go to the Leaping Salmon regularly because we love it there. The food and drink are always top notch (amaaaazing crumpets! And hot chocolate. And cocktails.) The staff are always friendly and easy to chat to. We always book a table when family and friends are visiting. Highly recommend!

My husband and I booked a Saturday overnight stay at The Leaping Salmon and from the minute we stepped inside the front door we were very well looked after. The warm welcome we received was so nice especially as we had our German Shepherd Rizzo with us. Our room was accessed from outside via our own front door and it had everything we needed with a large walk-in shower and overlooked the river. We ate a really tasty dinner in the evening and were table-served all evening. Breakfast was great the next morning and throughout our short stay the staff chatted to us and gave us time. We would thoroughly recommend staying here and look forward to going back. Thank you again.

We hadn’t been for a few months and the food has got even better! The pork bites were delicious as was the seafood linguine. My husband had The Hake which he loved. Cocktails were delicious. Service great. Can’t wait to come back!

We’ve known Ben for a while now. But this was our first visit to the pub. It’s a little out the way for us but we know bens food is second to non. We were not disappointed. My only criticism is it’s so nice we ate far too much. It’s the next morning and I can still hardly move! Great hospitality, great food, lovely old pub, very tasty cocktails. Cheers guys.

Superb! Staff lovely, food was absolutely fabulous and beautifully presented. Service was quick and the local beer was lush! Only drawback was the table next to us - loud, a precocious child and a dad who just adored the sound of his own voice but then you can't have everything 🤣. Highly recommended though. It doesn't disappoint. 👍👏 Another visit. Not disappointed at all. Food and service was flawless and some nice beers on tap. Give it a try!

We went to the Leaping Salmon to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We don’t live locally, but come to the area often. I am delighted that we chose this pub, which I’ve not been to in years. Things to note: The service was impeccable The food was interesting, beautifully presented and delicious The menu was relatively small, which might be a consideration - I’ll attach a photo The lamb rump I had was especially tasty and if it’s on the menu when you visit I would heartily recommend it.

Booked for lunch for 5 on Mother’s Day and we had a first class meal. The team were busy but service was excellent, friendly and spot on. The whole menu was interesting and the flavours well crafted and balanced. After delicious starters and a main we couldn’t resist dessert which was just as awesome. Highly recommended

I was booked in here bed and breakfast on a Monday, The room was cold, heating was not working. Bar and restaurant closed so no evening meal or breakfast in the morning. No where within walking distance to get anything to eat. No television in the room. A very boring night with nothing to do. Emergency exit sign above the door was very bright and ecause of this I could not get a very good night's sleep.

Friendly, warm and welcoming, awesome food, great quiet location.

Stayed last night for food, some really good food. Lovely atmosphere and really nice interior design 😊

Perfect Sunday lunch. Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Ambience 10/10 Dog friendly 10/10 Are you getting the idea everything was spot on but when the waitress asked if we wanted more cauliflower cheese I went into meltdown

We spent three nights at The Leaping Salmon, the room was very comfortable and the bed was absolutely divine. Shower room was well equipped and the shower was perfect for getting you up and ready for the day on Dartmouth. The food prepared by Ben was out of this world. There was a great selection of breakfasts, and the muffins with banana and butterscotch were to die for. The evening menu was assorted and tasty, we both had the rump of lamb, which my wife declared the best meal she ever had. Sunday roasts are also exceptional with plenty of choices. I would thoroughly recommend the Leaping Salmon for a couples break in a great part of the country. Thank you to Ben and Leanne for a great stay.

I shared a spontaneous lunch here with a friend. The atmosphere was so welcoming, relaxed and warm. The service was wonderful, the fire was roaring, and the food was out of this world, beautifully displayed, abundant and tasty. I will definitely be making this a regular thing!

Fabulous service, tasty and plentiful Sunday roast and lovely ambience. The rhubarb and custard dessert was amazing. We will definitely return.

for lunch, lovely pub, lovely bar maid, food very very poor value for your money in a great little village . all very pretty not far from tavistock on the edge of darmoor, we drove in from gunnislake cornwall

We had a lovely weekend here, the room was a good size and done out nicely. The food was amazing and the staff were friendly and went out of their way to help. We have booked another stay in July.

10/10 experience. Quite honestly one of the best pubs and lunches we have enjoyed in a very long time. Such a warm welcome for us and our dog! The staff were excellent and we loved how personable and welcoming the atmosphere was! The chef coming around to speak to all the customers was a lovely touch and the food was faultless. We will absolutely be back and can’t wait to recommend it to other family and friends nearby! 🐾 Thank you very much!

A very disappointing Christmas dinner. The vegetables were rock hard also not traditional for Christmas day. It was very expensive and water was spilt by the waitress on my daughter. The staff were overworked. The plates were too hot for the children. We will not return.

Christmas day lunch was a let down, raw vegetables, the staff were overworked, we won't be returning

Wonderful lovely pub with delightful rooms. The staff are incredible - really lovely and supportive helping us out in a family emergency. The food was also delicious. We will come back in happier circumstances - highly recommended.

Came here for our Christmas lunch and it was just wonderful. The food was amazing and the staff were ever so friendly. It was an amazing atmosphere and the food was so delicious! They had festive name tags which was a lovely touch and Christmas crackers too! We booked in advance, picked our food and they accommodated all allergies and food dietaries. We will definitely be coming back next Christmas!! Highly recommend, friendly pub.

We ate here for Christmas Day as a treat, there was 6 of us, instead we had a meal that was precooked , we cannot fault the turkey or yorkshire pudding however the vegetables were a winter mix of untraditional veg and undercooked, not the...

Went for Christmas lunch, starter was fabulous , main no cranberry sauce no pigs in blankets and the veg was raw. Massive wait between courses . Pud think u need to look at definition of christmas pud or see Delia Smith !!!! So disappointed and...

Great menu, expertly prepared. I love a menu that is well balanced and from fresh ingredients. It was easy to choose well. Our table had dishes from across the menu, they were all excellent, the pigeon starter was a stand out but the linguine was...

Stayed for a night and also had dinner. Starting with the room, which was comfortable, clean and overlooking the river. With the window open, you could hear the river. Dinner was excellent, with a small, high quality menu and friendly, efficient service. Breakfast a treat...

Lovely cosy ancient pub with great service however over the last couple of years the menu has barely changed and this visit maybe the chef was having a bad day… dry over cooked fish with undercooked plain veg, no sauce.

My husband and I went here for an anniversary having seen the gluten-free options (and alternatives) available. It did not disappoint. Having flagged the restaurant that I was gluten intolerant they made a special batch of gluten-free brownies so that I could have an alternative...

We were welcomed and felt at ease. The breakfast was delicious with fresh ingredients. A real treat. Would highly recommend.

Excellent family lunch Ages 4 to 60s Staff couldn’t have been nicer or more attentive and the food was delicious Two lovely bottles of rose went down well

We had a very poor meal there which was poor value for what they charged. £19 for a single slice of belly of lamb which is the cheapest cut of lamb. It was also very condescending of the waitress to be told that is the...

Superb! Lovely team - friendly, personal service, and chef Ben adapted the veggie option to better suit my partner - really excellent food with interesting, subtle flavours, cooked perfectly and well-presented. Our food was faultless, and the ambience just perfect, too. We agreed that we...

After a week of camping in Cornwall, we decided to take a very last minute stop here to break up our 7 hour journey home, and wow, are we glad we did :) Really lovely staff, beautiful building, delicious food. Room was very clean &...

Charming pub with a great drinks selection and an absolutely fantastic kitchen. The staff are lovely! Bonus points for being dog friendly!!! (Must go)

Unbelievably delicious lunch - fresh produce, beautifully presented and a perfect atmosphere. Charming chef and staff. An absolute must. Couldn’t recommend more highly. A real gem !

A pub/restaurant with above average food. Staff were attentive, food cooked to order and the quality was excellent. Much nicer than a Michelin restaurant we visited recently! The menu is limited but that allows the cook to do his job well. He advised us on...

Best Sunday roast we've had for a long time. Good choice of roast, pork & lamb we're really nicely cooked. Veg, roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese served separately with the offer of more if required, which we didn't need as initial portions were plenty for...

Utterly Stunning menu great chef excellent staff and a great welcome I enjoyed pigeon breast as a starter- this was terrific as was my partners baked cheese For mains we had the hake prawn and chorizo linguini - fabulous! The mocha martinis to finish were...

Amazing! Ben accommodated us being a little late even though the kitchen was due to close. We couldn't have been made to feel more welcome by the team and the decor and music were spot on. Plenty of local beers on tap and we enjoyed...

We were visiting the area with family and visited the pub last night. We were made to feel very welcome and a few things on the menu were explained to us. On a wet cold evening it felt cosy with the wood burning stove and...

First time here last night, sure I will be back. Food was amazing - something for every taste - fish, meat veggie, pizza, pasta, gf an veg options - and great chips!! Beautifully decorated, calm and inviting and a great place for a looonnng chat...

A lovely atmosphere, warm And cosy with a large lit Woodburner. Also a very warm welcoming from the owners. Lovely fresh food served and a great selection of beers available. Pop in and support a lovely local Pub.

Food was amazing. Staff noted we had small children and asked if we wanted their meal asap knowing kids can get fidgety. Good menu choices, beers local. Venison was stunning but also good veggie choices. Chef personally came out to check all ok. Nice touch.

What a lovely place for drinks , the barmaid abi was so lovely and friendly would definitely recommend . thank you abi for the brilliant service

had a sunday lunch , for the price of the food it was just about average, boiled veg , no apple sauce with the pork roast potatos we not crispy

Had a lovely Sunday roast dinner here. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The price was very reasonable too.

We popped in for Sunday lunch and had two lovely chicken roasts, and superb puddings. The service was excellent. Thanks for a great experience.

We decided to do an OS green book walk starting and ending at the Leaping Salmon. We got back to the pub at about 3pm and the chef kindly offered to cook for us though the kitchen was closed. The food is well presented and...

This was our first visit since being under new management and I can honestly say we were not disappointed. The food was outstanding and the staff very attentive.

The Leaping Salmon has reopened under a new management team. The food is very average £9 for 4 prawns in a weak unsophisticated sauce. The waitress did not know the names of any of the wines available and they overcharged without apology, even though admitting...

ate here recently with 3 friends and I'm afraid we were all underwhelmed. There was nothing wrong with anything, we all chose something different, we all thought or meal was okay. But the bill was not commensurate with ok. When Im paying plus £35 a...

New owners, fantastic new ideas, great tasty food, a lovely atmosphere would highly recommend a visit if on the area or live nearby, will definitely be coming back.

We had a brilliant experience at The Leaping Salmon. The food was mouth-watering, and the ale tasted good too! We sat next to the fire and it was an altogether cosy and enjoyable time.

We all had delicious meals at the Leaping Salmon last night - very tasty, good-sized portions and some unusual flavours. The service from the minute we walked in was excellent, thanks to a very friendly and efficient lady who greeted us and showed us to...

This is a proper, local pub with the most amazing food - whilst there are the staple offerings on the menu, there are also some more original dishes that you might not expect to find in a pub and all absolutely delicious. The staff are...

Excellent home cooked food, home cooked chips which are always a bonus. Staff were very efficient and friendly. Lovely atmosphere in a pub full of character.

Local pub with a local feel. Excellent home-cooked food - but not all standard fare - Pumpkin and coconut curry was excellent.

This is a fantastic place to eat and drink. I particularly recommend the fish , the beer and the service.

A limited menu due but the steak was delicious and chips were home made. It came with vine stemmed tomatoes and baby stem broccoli..

We were down for the weekend and the reviews were good so we booked for an evening meal I have a gluten free diet and there was good choice whereas in most places I've been you don't get that.The reviews were definitely spot on!!! What...

We stayed two nights and it was excellent- lovely location, very friendly staff and great food and drink. Do good we have booked to return in a few weeks!

We booked two night's accommodation at short notice after a change to our plans. This Pub with Rooms did not disappoint! Comfortable accommodation, spotlessly clean. Delicious breakfasts/dinners, using locally sourced produce. I was so impressed with the Steak Burger I had to have it 2...

We booked for a meal and could not have been more pleased. The staff were extremely approachable and friendly. There was a fantastic selection of craft ales and the food was excellent. We had the Steak Burger and Fish and Chips. Both were very tasty...