The Linny in Teignbridge

Excellent food all cooked well, home made,Best meal out for a long time.

Our local pub. Generally busy so reservations recommended. Bar service downstairs and restaurant upstairs. Good range of beers and ciders. Good menu choices. Reasonable car park and free on-street nesrby parking in the village. Highly recommended.

Thank you Ann for looking after us tonight. You certainly were on the ball and did a fantastic job.

Disappointing and potentially overrated. The starters seemed like they had been out for a while, with dried-out leaves and slimy lettuce, offering nothing special. The main course was equally underwhelming: a dried-out duck that resembled something from a cheap Chinese restaurant best suited to pancakes and Hoisin sauce, and a fish that had more roe sacs than meat—quite unusual as I thought it was customary to remove roe from cooked fish. Of the three "Roast Potatoes" on my dish - they were supposed to be roast potatoes - only one was properly roasted; another was smaller, undercooked, and the potato was not soft, while the third was a tiny boiled potato - showing a lack of care and is the reason I felt I wanted to review. Simple things that could have made a nicer experience were overlooked. The wine and beer were satisfactory. One of us, who works as a catering manager, noticed that our table was completely blocking the fire exit, a clear fire code violation. Additionally, we were seated next to someone who constantly cleared his throat every 30 seconds for the first hour, which was extremely annoying for everyone nearby—though this is somewhat outside the control of the management, it did affect our experience. We only recently moved to the area but this is one less local venue we'll likely ever visit again.

The staff are wonderful and Tristan and Simon are the best

Second visit still very impressed with food and service

We ate at The Linny twice whilst on holiday in the same village. We had seen mixed reviews but we had two very pleasant meals. Staff was very efficient and helpful, food was good and the atmosphere was great (no background music). It is not the cheapest but it is not that expensive either. A good selection of beers and wines, including a range of wine by the glass at reasonable prices. The roast on Sunday was excellent and good value. I would definitely go again.

Had an excellent meal out with friends mid week and look forward to going again! The food was top shelf and the table next to the fire was lush

We were seated promptly, our order taken, drinks delivered, food delivered promptly even though they were packed out. The food was superb, the roast beef was perfection. It was recommended as the best place to eat and it certainly lived up to it reputation. The price of the Sunday roast was exceptionally reasonable. No faults or complaints about any aspect of our experience, it was as close to perfect as is possible.

Had a great time, food very enjoyable, and a great menu, and remember to ask for specials. Also, book early, I recommend upstairs as more relaxed, in my opinion. We were 4 but I noted even larger tables were all served together. House wine not cheap but very enjoyable, as the driver, I had little so must enjoy what I had. The table is yours for the evening, no urgency for extra covers. Mobility, upstairs there is a toilet and the stairs although long are comfortable, but downstairs access ok but I think a wheelchair would have some difficulty on a busy night. Just a note if wheelchair user, the car park is very steep in places..

We been twice before. This time the service and not knowing what was included with our meal let our last visit down. The waitress only ask once what we wanted for vegetables. She did not ask induvidualy. Also food was not really hot. No one really welcomed us as we came into the pub. Waitresses stood round by bar chatting. Pudding menue did not make clear what came with it, bread and butter pudding with ice cream or custard? Shame, nice pub but service is letting the cook and his good food down.

Best meal we've had out in ages. Specials were extensive and excellent. Very busy so service was a little stretched (meals are arrived separately).

Absolutely lovely food . presentation and staff .. Really did enjoy the evening. We will be returning.

Didn't go as it's no dogs inside and weather too cold to sit outdoors, though I'm told it's nice there.

Delicious foods and excellent service, even when the restaurant was very busy on a Saturday night. Very romantic for a special ocassion.

Absolutely stunning food ,got to book otherwise you won't get a seat,definitely recommend 5 star

Once again another successful nights food. All excellent the duck eat by my guests they say was excellent. I had the fillet with cheese sauce and as usual it was excellent Service and wine was great Rounded off with Cappuccinos Well done the Linny

Lovely food and friendly staff, thank you!

This must be the best old English Steak in the southwest, I’ve been here several times and we are never disappointed. Worth spending every penny. We also tipped which says a lot.

Excellent food and service, we had a great family birthday lunch. nothing was too much trouble. Great atmosphere and well trained staff. The country location enhances the dinning experience.

Excellent restaurant , second time of visiting. It did not disappoint. We all enjoyed our meal. The service is great, very efficient and friendly staff.

Such a quaint place to have our Sunday lunch, which was lovely

Had a lovely lunch here. It was surprisingly busy for midweek. Very attentive staff

We were travelling around in the area & were looking for a quaint English pub that did a Sunday roast & came here due to other people’s reviews. We were not disappointed the food was excellent. The pate was delicious & the Sunday roast came with a large amount of side dishes of roasted potatoes, broccoli, parsnips, carrots & peas. The service was good & the ambience was lovely.

Absolutely terrible attitude of waiter who showed us to our table only for us to be outrun by another couple who blatantly sat there whilst we were en route. Waiter didn’t care and sat us at a table near the busy door instead when I’d specifically asked for a quiet table when I booked months before. When we asked to sit elsewhere, he said if we didn’t like it we could leave! We had no choice but to stay as we’d arrived by taxi, it was Saturday night so unlikely to get a booking anywhere else at short notice and it was a birthday celebration, and he knew it. Cocky, arrogant, disgraceful, no customer service, obviously this behaviour is condoned by management who, from reading previous reviews now, are just as bad! Wish I’d read the bad reviews as well as the good before booking! Food took forever was mediocre and overpriced. A matter of time before this place folds, as obviously relying on elderly regulars. Don’t waste your time or money - go to the Barn Owl instead who know what hospitality is.

Absolutely 1st class, so helpful and attentive

The Linney never ever disappoints. A beautiful setting, fabulous interior, the friendliest staff, and the most delicious food and wine. The perfect choice for all occasions ... Sunday roast is amazing!

The buildings and layout are chocolate-box Devon. Booking system good. You arrive at a pub. There once were people at the bar having a drink in the only pub in the village. The bar is empty, tables are busy. The staff smile and know everyone. We approached the "Front of house" who almost shouted at us requesting a booking. The opening greeting from the person leading reception was as harsh and barked as a seargent's order. we sheepishly went our table. The ordering followed a similar process as we were taken through the process. She stomped up and interrupted all conversation with the next spur to propel us though as fast as possible. She reminded me of "Lotte Von Hildschtein" in "Every home should have one" or Helga from "ello elllo" The food ah! There seems to be a two stage menu here with "Denture-friendly" stuff at about $17 a plate (Fish pie and steak n ale pie) and good fo eat stuff like skate wing and whole plaice. Don't get me wrong, the venue is lovely, the food here is good, the main problems as I see it is that there is a solid group of reliable local diners eating canteen food every day. There is also an icing on the cake from local foodies and visitors who eat the top end stuff at around £27-30+ a plate. The bill does mount up quickly!! restraunteur heaven!! My only criticism is that the staff treat anyone who isn't local as an irritating inconvenience they wish to process ASAP. Overall, this is a good eatery in the process of losing its way. Someone has built a great setup and is currently retired or asleep at the wheel. Shame Change the senior staff and I will be back. Chef is good. We went a long way to eat here and it was nearly worth it....

An absolutely fantastic meal with a delicious starter of warm sour dough bread with dipping oil and balsamic vinegar with amazing Spanish olives the size of plums! Roast lamb for our main meal with an array of potatoes, seasonal vegetables and cauliflower cheese which were all so tasty… and to top it off the waiting staff were all really attentive and friendly … we re just here for a long weekend but will definitely be back when we re this way again

Amazing service, very accommodating. We had not booked but they squeezed us in. Food was served quickly and gave us top ups of gravy. Their attitude to service was exemplary.

Really expensive for average quality, it was a truly great place not long ago. "Would you like water for the table?" translated to here are two opened £5 bottles of spring water! Don't presume, like we did that they'll bring you a couple of carafes of chilled tap water... Ouch! Vegi stroganoff tasted fine, but it was not filling. Roast beef a bit chewy. Kids portions were fine for toddlers up to maybe age 5 but very stingy size for £8 for 8 and 10 yr olds, peas were the only vegetable accoutrement for their bland looking plates. Myriad times the rather curt waitress asked "any more drinks?", hoping maybe to get commission on more overpriced posh water? Going out to a posh pub for dinner with my family, I want to be wowed by the food, get served by welcoming staff. We skipped deserts at £9 a pop for things like ginger pudding... If it were delivered along the village stream on the back of swan for that price, then fair enough. Go and enjoy if you have deep pockets, and the appetite of a sparrow.

This is in a lovely spot. Everyone was very friendly. Service was a bit slow on this occasion but they were very busy and couldn't apologise enough. Food was excellent the four of us had different dishes and we're lovely and good portions. Would definitely recommend and will go back.

4 of us went for lunch. It was all very lovely . Food was amazing . Would definitely visit again .

Table of 3 booked for 6.30, tried entering at 6 for pre meal drink, no chance, closed till 6.30! Ordered meal, 40 minutes later parts of meal arrived and the 5 minutes later the rest arrives. Our dinner companion ordered a roast turkey, apparently comes with roast potatoes, no roast and boiled ! My wife and I ordered a steak, lucky we were wearing trainers as we would have soled our shoes with the toughest piece of beef ever encountered. My wife also ordered cauliflower cheese, do not ever order this, it was absolutely vile. I asked for a glass of Cabernet, not sold by the glass but £60 a bottle! Forgetting all the downs, it was a sheer delight to pay the prices for frozen chips and onion rings. Why can’t these dining places peel a spud. To top it all, the man who I guess was the proprietor was dressed in Nike jogging trainers and a sweatshirt, his partner had made an effort and looked professional. Please learn from your partner! I will never frequent this establishment again as I did not feel valued as a customer and the attire of the proprietor said exactly the same. Food was below average and I do appreciate being served frozen products that people at home use all the time

We visited the Linny last evening, the food and service were excellent. The staff were friendly attentive and very polite. We will return soon.

Practically on my doorstep for 40 years but I went there for the first time on Saturday. I was taken there by a very good friend who had mentioned and praised the Linny many times. I have to say it surpassed my expectations. I have given 5 stars for the food, staff and atmosphere because it couldn't have been any better. I can't wait for next visit.

Menu full of variety, food was lovely though service was slow , 45 minute wait for mains to come out

This lovely old pub never disappoints. The staff are just so lovely and helpful..and the food is fabulous. Best pub gravy EVER! Been going there for special occasions for over 25 years. .still just as good.

We had a lovely birthday meal. Great food in a quintessential country pub. The staff were very helpful. Highly recommended.

One of my favourite places to go . Great old world building with a lot of history. The food is always good and the staff make you feel at home.

Sadly average. Highly recommend to us but found service very slow although friendly and pleasant. Food average and very expensive for what you get, maybe I just chose poorly. Disappointed that service charge automatically added when paying, not optional, and I certainly wouldn't have tipped based on my experience. Expected better.

Good quality food, especially when considering just how busy it was. The service was attentive, too, keeping us notified of how long before our meal would be served.

Went last Saturday evening for our friends birthday. The restaurant was very busy but we had a great table upstairs at the end of the restaurant. So much choice of food and specials. The food and service was amazing, well done to Simon and his staff, it was a great evening. So if you’re looking for great food, great service and a good price get yourself booked in at the Linny.

Quick service and an amazing roast dinner. Best in the area in my opinion.

Great atmosphere, fantastic staff, amazing food. Busy, definitely need to book, and the one criticism is we felt maybe they'd squeezed in one table too many, but it wasn't a problem. Our server was in that rare breed, certainly for a pub - perceptive and aware, yet discreet. Timing was spot on - when we were actually ready to order there she was, there was just the right gap between courses, etc. It was more than coincidence - it's something that's hard to get right and she got it spot on, whilst managing to appear that she was genuinely enjoying her job. Excellent vegan and vegetarian options, huge range of fish, plus everything else too. Traditional thatched pub done right, as borne out by reviews and popularity.

This has to be the BEST Sunday Roast We have had for years. The Pub and ALL the Staff are absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much.

Cant fault this place. We've been here twice now. And just outstanding service. Very attentive even when busy. And food is next level. Highly recommend to anyone. Fantastic place. Looking forward to coming again.

Great food, staff, ambience and we thoroughly enjoyed the birthday evening. Thank you

Went there last night 7th Feb 2024 for my wife's birthday 🎂 everything was spot on no complaints at all thanks for all at the Linny really enjoyable evening

My favourite haunt. The food is absolutely outstanding and the service very welcoming and friendly. 10/10.

We had lunch at The Linny today and as I'm from Australia our baked lunches are much the same , but oh so different in many ways; I loved it all! Thank you all at The Linny . Geoff & Carol.

Great service, food, and lovely atmosphere. Not a great deal of parking but always manage to find a space

Very nice local place in very traditional surroundings.

Excellent food and excellent staff! If I had to be picky I would appreciate the menu being presented using a larger font as even with reading glasses I find it difficult to read, something I have not experienced anywhere else.

We love the Linny. The staff are always welcoming, friendly and look after us so well. The food is locally sourced, well prepared and of a high standard, the menu and variety of the specials make it so difficult for me to make my mind...

Gorgeous country location with chocolate box looks. Food consistently well-cooked and prepared with a varied menu to suit all tastes. The waiting staff do their job very well and add to the overall feelgood experience.

Fabulous food, service and ambience! Our favourite place to eat as always guaranteed it’ll be good! Definitely recommend!

Great food as always. Tasty, generous portions and lots of choice of good wholesome food. Have booked whole family in for Christmas meal..

Enjoyed Sunday lunch here with family. The service was excellent. The food was beautifully served with a good choice of vegetables. All the staff were polite & friendly. Would highly recommend.

Too late for lunch but will be visiting again

Food very good, £4.70 for a bottle of water rip off. No custard on apple pie, ice cream does not cut it.

Can't believe we were asked if we wanted water on the table for a party of 10, and then charged £25 for it, they should of stated it wasn't free, and then a surcharge because there was 10 people, serving 10 people or a room full of 30 customers on 15 tables is the same, disgusting rip off

Can believe we were asked if we wanted water and then charged £25, for a party of 10. They should of said they charged for water, absolutely disgusting, and then to add a surcharge for a party of 10, and wanting a tip to do...

Excellent place, highly recommend, great food and wonderful service!!

One of the last Great English Countryside Pub feel but with a Michelin * worthy service and food

The Linny never fails to serve delicious food. Despite making a late booking two weeks ago, when the restaurant was very full, we were still made to feel welcome. The food was excellent! Thank you.

Service with a smile,narrowly missed 5 star service due to basic errors when serving the food, Starters where great, main course was OK, Atmosphere was very good, restaurant packed when many other places are dead, Definately worth another visit as the do so much right,

We have been to the Linny on many occasions over the years and never had any complaints. Last night we did. We were a table of 6 and arrived in good time for our 7pm booking. Usually I would expect someone to take a drinks...

A superb meal for four. We all had the Ole English Steak... It's divine . Huge cheese board. The service was excellent. The bar staff exceeding friendly even though they were busy.

Brilliant. Celebration family meal. Great service. Fabulous delicious food. Reasonable prices. Will go again .

2nd Christmas worked lunch and amazing yet again. Must visit more often

A lovely family meal on New year's eve

Absolutely perfect. Highly recommended and rightly so

Outstanding meal in a lovely location. Fabulous menu, beautifully cooked and presented. Great service, too. Highly recommended.

This place never fails to impress. From the quality of the food to the warm welcome this place is worth a visit, but book to avoid disappointment. Been here several times, always excellent.

A family evening out ruined by an extremely rude person who I suspect to be the owners son. It was extremely busy. We asked how much longer our food would take & told him we’d ordered an hour ago. The chap in question went off...

Great food served by a slick team, service seemed effortless even though it was busy. Will definitely return as I had forgotten about this little gem 👌

Lovely food, great service and very friendly and attentive staff

What a wonderful pub. There were 6 of us for a family pre-Christmas dinner. From the minute we walked in the service was great. The food choice was way above expectations. We all had starters and mains which were very high quality and even though...

Great service on a busy Wednesday night. Super fillet steak and good beer in a warm cosy atmosphere. What more is their to like. Oh yes. Cheesecake 😁

We had our first visit yesterday and I must say I wished we had found the linny sooner. The roast beef was amazing, both my daughter and partner also enjoyed their roast dinner. Will definitely be returning.

Fantastic, love the food , and the staff always friendly.

Booked for 15 people which included children we all had a different roast’s and we all had sweets couldn’t recommend it any higher both the food and service were excellent.

An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Always so impressed with the Linny. Up there with the best steaks in Devon and the old English is superb. Will always return, booking advisable as always busy.

Food is excellent and the staff very friendly. A food only pub really but they do that very well. No WiFi available though. Down some very narrow country lanes to get there - not a place you will happen across, but worth the effort to get there. Car park gets full so book and arrive early is my advice.

Booked for a table of 9 last night for a 60th birthday; absolutely incredible food and flawless service! Great friendly staff too; amazing evening thanks

Beautiful surroundings, excellent food and service. A lovely lunchtime spent with good friends

What a beautiful old building with thatched roof. Incredible meal, knowledgeable helpful staff. Lovely welcome when we arrived, a little tricky to find but well worth it when you get there.

Another amazing meal , food ,service and Atmosphere 1st Class. What's not to like.!!!

Fantastic pub. Never had a bad meal here hence why it is My go to when for good food and good service. The belly pork is the best around 👌

Absolutely lovely food, service and atmosphere. Would go here again.

New owners think it’s acceptable to apply 10% service charge which you are unable to decline! We were a large group which provided them with a hefty final bill .. and they didn’t even thank us for our custom ! What ever happened to service...

Thank you “the Linny” coffinswell I haven’t been for managing years - I used to love the place but life takes over sometimes - but our revisit was very overdue and VERY worth making We try to have a roast on a Sunday but we are often busy during the day and so like to eat in the evening Soooo many places stop serving by 8 and from experience even if you get there by 7:30 you are rushed and made to feel uncomfortable Carveries are too often the remnants that have stood around for a while. And non carveries are variable at best - all too often you can’t even get a roast as they have unexpectedly sold out - again!! We have even experienced one where after mains we weren’t offered deserts and the staff stood behind the bar chatting and ignoring us But the Linny take bookings up till 9 pm - and when we phoned to enquire they were very helpful and welcoming. This continued when we arrived at about 8:00 - amazing attentive but not pushy service, weren’t made to feel we had to rush and were offered deserts, coffee and allowed to take as long as we wanted The food was fab - great choice of roasts - my lamb was gorg and Clive enjoyed his turkey - lovely roasties and nice selection of veg. And the Desserts - salted caramel brownie for Clive and brioche bread and butter pud with a lovely caramelised crust - were a delight Suffice to say the place was still buzzing and serving happy dinners when we left at about 9:30. lots of birthday family groups as well as couples and friends We will def be back again and again and again Lovely atmosphere. Great service. Fab food

Everyone was very friendly, the food was displayed well and very delicious. Plenty to eat. Great prices. Would highly recommend.

This place will take some beating! Superb food

I love this pub, when I am home I always make a visit for a Sunday roast. Very warm homely traditional English pub environment in the beautiful village of Coffinswell.

Really lovely pub, but not enough parking for all customers, food was delicious and reasonably priced for such good quality cuisine. Wine was lovely but eye wateringly expensive. Do I recommend this place? You bet..

Lovely atmosphere, friendly and efficient staff, good food. Not a huge choice for vegetarians.

Very nice.. only called in for lunch but we will visit again as this is only 5 mins from home. Not the easiest of places to get to but well worth the trouble .

We came to the linny, when we had a weekend away from London, WOW all i can say is the food was amazing, better than some of the well known places in london. The setting and ambiance is so cosy , warm and friendly, 100%...