The New Inn in South Hams

Meat eaters paradise. Steak seems to the dish of choice. Eight of us, all of us with different palates from rare to burnt. Absolutely no complaints from anyone about their dish. That plus great friendly service, what more could you want ?

Worth every star. Sadly leaving the area and tonight was the last chance for a scrumptious meal after literally 100:+ visits Can honestly say ..never had a bad meal. The food is excellent with good sized portions. Prices are sensible The atmosphere …. Extremely welcoming The log fires …homely The staff… could not be better . The service simply excellent . Cannot recommend The New Inn and everyone there enough.

Arrived on a very wet dark evening with friends.the roads to this place as are everywhere around there very difficult especially when is pitch dark and raining.Beware. The Inn itself is very cosy with a log fire and old church pew seating.The food was okay, i actually had a steak i could eat , where as in France where we used to live were none edible.Hats off to the chef.The evening was spoilt to a degree with a about 6 after work horray farmers boys with identical checked shirts and green wellies who made a conversation unaudable.We had to shout at them to pipe down.The proprioter really should keep control of these types, although he was busy behind the bar.Definately put this pub on your list if visiting the area.

Never change. Incredible meal. Steaks melt in your mouth good. So good, I didn’t want to tell anyone else…

Excellent service and food...I would really recommend this pub..its an old traditional pub with lots of character..a really good visit...thank you.

The New Inn came highly recommended as the best Steaks Restuarant around and we were not disappointed. This is an old pub steeped in history and the staff greet you with warmth and alcohol. There is a varied menu and the protions are plentiful . We had the Fillet steak and it was excellent, we asked if it was possible for a pepper sauce but were told it was not required and I was so glad I listened to that advice, succulent steaks that melted away cooked to perfection and didn't need anything to accompany it only my knife and fork. It was complimented by a very nice Malbec. Superb recommendation, not to be missed.

Haven’t been to the new inn for many years and the food and service is still first class was made very welcome and will be returning.

If you like great steak, perfectly cooked and decent sized portions the New Inn can’t be beaten. Cheesecake also divine and all served promptly and professionally with a smile.

Traditional English pub grub done brilliantly. HUGE portions that filled my 2 rugby players up. Lovely pub with a friendly atmosphere and locals coming in and out.xxx Highly recommend.

Good quality food at a reasonable price. Need to book a very popular 'destination' pub serving very good beer. We thoroughly enjoyed our steaks. Used by locals later in the evening who seemed very friendly towards holiday makers such as we. Will be returning.

The good - there's no pretense, the menu says what it means and it's served in large platefuls and had I stumbled across this pub I'd have been delighted but it was sold to me as the best steak pub in the area. The kitchen appeared to be having a bad day, the service betwenn ordering and the meal appearing was slow, some of the steaks were a bit sinuewy whereas other were wonderful, five meals arrived instead of six however the sixth meal we were assured was under the grill. The beer was good and the staff friendly. If I could this would be 3 and a half stars. If offered another famly meal there, I'd go but it would be more duty than desire..

This gastro-pub specialises in local meat, and particularly steaks, which are superb. However, plan and book ahead as the place is usually full - clearly the word has got around the local community...!

Good atmosphere and fantastic steaks. Well worth a trip to a small village pub . Booking is a must as very popular for food

Very traditional and lovely small pub. Same staff for decades which is a good sign. We came especially for the steaks and were not disappointed. We oredered them rare and medium-rare respectively and they were cooked perfectly. They came with fantastic mushrooms and onions plus veg and salad on the side. The house red wine was also good.

A proper country pub in the heart of the South Hams. The fabulous Neats behind the bar (right pronunciation, not spelling) will pour your a very good pint ranging from Cornish Tribute to a cider or glass of Merlot. Real log fire and a predictably safe food menu assures the locals eat and drink here all year round

Great traditional village pub serving great food. All of us had steaks, selection of cuts and cooks and all done fantastically. It I'm being picky please do some steak sauces, and I personally would prefer salad in a separate bowl. But it's not enough to stop me returning! Great pub, atmosphere, warm welcome.

To celebrate a friend’s birthday, we were driven to this Inn near where they live. Looks nothing from the outside, but once inside the front door the atmosphere is cozy and friendly.We were seated at our booked table right away, on comfy bench seats, with dimmed lighting. Shown a menu within minutes , and drinks brought over whilst choosing from the menu. All four of us chose prawn cocktails and steaks.The presentation was good, portions generous, steaks cooked as ordered.Lovely friendly staff, you are in no way rushed and a great out of the way place to eat a good quality steak which is their specialty.

Proper traditional food (and lots of it!) in a proper traditional pub. We'd heard that the New Inn was good for dinner, and it certainly didn't disappoint - the whole family thought this was an outstanding meal, and the steak I had was delicious and cooked to perfection. The pub is cozy, warm and welcoming, and we'd be back in a heartbeat if only we lived a bit closer!

This place is amazing! We come back year after year. The menu does not change much, but why change a great thing! Local meats and fish served with chips and other accompaniments on oval lunch plates piled high! They also do gift vouchers too!

We were recommended this pub when staying locally. At first sight the pub may not seem what it is so do not be deterred. Once inside and settled there is a real traditional charm, a friendly atmosphere and great service. We were recommended the rump steak and any of the homemade desserts which we thoroughly enjoyed and lived up to the reputation. You need to book - the place was full by 7pm on the Wednesday night that we visited. Overall, a wonderful traditional pub (and dog friendly).

Had a lovely meal at the New Inn, it’s a lovely cosy, welcoming pub. Very traditional, good choice of food but do have the steak, they are beautifully cooked and the meat tastes wonderful. Service was good, friendly and really efficient. Did I mention the puds, these were awesome too... especially the brownies and treacle tart with clotted cream! What a treat and on our doorstep too, we’ll be back for sure... thank you.

Great food,great price ,great service,what else do you want .visited for my daughters birthday meal even though it was a busy Friday night the table was ours for the evening

On holiday with friends and dogs, we called to book a table for a damp and cold Monday evening in June. Struggling to find a car parking space disproved our expectation of a half-empty pub, and we were shown quickly to our table with plenty of space for the dogs to sit unobtrusively.

If you like steaks, then you'll love this place. We had sirloin steaks with chips, peas, fried onions, mushrooms and salad. The steaks were perfectly coooked and were absolutely delicious. Good food and beer in an unpretentious country pub about six miles from Kingsbridge in Devon. Highly recommended.

Very pleasant local pub with strong traditional menu choices including tasty steak, fish and chicken options. Good beer, helpful service, relaxed evening venue for friends supper; price average; suggest book ahead as busy - reflecting quality and good atmosphere

What a fantastic menu for a small country pub, with the most amazing welcome and fine hospitality throughout your visit. I can only give these fine hosts a 5, but if i could it would be far higher, not only is the food exceptional, the option of any adjustment to the menu is no issue, they are a fine example of what hospitality stands for!

You not beat a good honest steak here. Lovely pub, staff and food. Highly recommended and also booking essential.

The steaks were exceptional - juicy, cooked to perfection. The accompanying chips and vegetables were all supplemented with a delightful sauce - just perfect. The landlord was welcoming and the beer was good. The ambiance was unpretentious and homely and the prices were reasonable. I was impressed and will return when I am next in South Devon.

Real pub with very friendly reception. Offering good food at sensible prices. Lovely atmosphere would highly recommend

This is a proper pub! Great service, cozy space and really really good food! Fabulous portions with great hosts and really great value.

This pub was a good find; what I would describe as a proper pub with bags of character. There was a good choice of ales and the bar staff was very welcoming.

This pub is absolutely heaving as there are very few pubs serving food on a Sunday evening. The food they serve is wholesome and without airs and graces. It is all cooked very well but not cordon bleu. Two of us had steak and kidney pie. It came with chips peas, fried onions, mushrooms fresh tomatoes and lettuce with gravy. Little bit weird but very tasty. I had sticky toffee pudding and clotted cream for pudding. They were very well organised for such a busy pub and the service was good. No complaints

We go to the New Inn about twice a year when we’re in Devon and it never fails to hit the spot. My partner and son love their steaks so that’s a must. Portions are generous and they are perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is always welcoming and friendly. We love it here and will keep coming back. Thank you

One of our favourite places ... excellent beer perfect prawn cocktail and succulent steaks all served by lovely people...10 out of 10!

Traditional English pub food how it used to be, excellent steak and gammon to remember. Prawn cocktail at a brilliant price but how they used to be made. Staff very friendly and always a warm welcome. Book on a Friday or Saturday night as it's a local gem. Highly recommend

we went here mid week with friends , great if you like steak [which i don't eat much] as not much choice other wise , meal was tasty , service was fab tho i would have prefered proper bread rather than sliced shop bought , tho the meal and surroundings were lovely thank you

A gem and the steaks and ambience are very very good. The ambience is traditional, with real fires in the winter. An unspoilt gem

Had one of the best gammon, egg & chips ever last night at the New Inn. Despite our arriving, on spec, right as the kitchen was finishing, the pans were rustled and four great meals produced. Superb chips & mushrooms too! Straightforward, simple food cooked very well. We’ll be back.

Visiting friends & family in Devon. We all went to yhe New Inn for lunch o. Sunday. Great atmosphere inside this tiny country pub. Timothy Taylor beer is great. Had steak & kidney pie which was really succulent and very tasty. If you get chance great place to visit.

A typical example of a traditional local pub that has made no attempt to turn itself into a ghastly "gastro pub" thank goodness. The food is limited but what they do is excellent. Fine dining it is not, but their steaks are as good as you could get anywhere.

Having lived local for the last few years we were told about this great little pub that served great steaks,so we decided to give it a go.i can honestly say the fillet steak that me and my wife had was fantastic, the guy behind the bar is the right kind of person you need to welcome guests,the only reason I gave four stars instead of five is that the waitresses just don't look or sound like they want to be there, for goodness sake if your working with the public it doesn't take much effort to smile every now and then or maybe a little small talk.Apart from that would recommend any of my friends or family to come and eat here.

Staying locally for a week and we're recommended to the New Inn by some locals who said they did the best steaks ever. As I love my steaks thought we would give it a try and weren't disappointed. Booked at short notice but were found a table (6 of us). Very friendly and interested in us, where we were staying and where we came from. Had two coeliacs with us and we're very accommodating, particularly for my six year old. As promised, the steaks were fantastic. Not haute cuisine, but great value for a local village pub. Would definitely recommend if you are staying locally and like your steak.

We went early evening mid week and it was very busy. Barman friendly and very helpful. Disappointed with so little on menu if you didn't like steak. As it was busy everyone had to wait a long time for their meal. Presentation could improve. Our plates were filled with peas, chips, salad garnish and the steak was buried underneath. The steak was nice. We enjoyed our wine. Doubt we would return.

Our experience was pleasantly (just) reminiscent of the 1970's - menu, crockery, cutlery, and the prawn cocktail as a starter. The barman was very friendly. The beers on offer were OK, although limited in choice.

The New Inn is off the beaten track but well worth a visit.

We used to visit here back in the 80's and was pleased to find the same owners there. The steak and kidney pie was just as good as it was back then too. Fantastic and would highlyrecommend it.

Had the pleasure of dining at The New Inn, food was fabulous. It's a very quaint pub located 7 miles outside Totnes in Moreleigh. Beautiful food & a friendly warm welcome awaits you. If in the area would highly recommend. Steak/lamb chops/gammon all gorgeous, they are served with a salad, peas, mushrooms, onions and chips. Great value for money.

For such a small pub the food here really is beautiful. Small menu and I would not go for anything other than a steak here but it is well worth the very reasonable price of £15. If you are a steak fan look no further. Been back plenty of times for more!

Taken by a family member who had visited previously. They said the steaks were good and I wasn't disappointed. I can honestly say, it was one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. All served by really friendly staff in a traditional Devon pub. What more can you ask for!

We were recommended this pub by some people who live locally. We knew in advance that the menu was unchanged for many years and that the steaks were top notch. We were glad that we arrived fairly soon after opening at 6.30pm as there were only 3 tables that weren't already reserved, Lovely welcome from Jeremy behind the bar who took our order.

Always a superb meal at The New Inn. Only thing that lets the meal down are the chips are frozen not home made.

Friendly and so consistent with great service and food. The menu hasn't changed for years, simple and delicious locally sourced steaks and home made puds and Timothy Taylor's Landlord beer. Our local and always made welcome by Jeremy and his team. Well done and keep it up.

This is the 2nd time we have visited the new inn. Great food friendly staff and the beer is good to. It is well worth a visit.

Lovely village pub great selection of beer with a small dinner menu but wow they are specialists in steak. Owners have been there over 40 years doing steak and it shows. Steak sourced locally and the cut to order, so you can not get much fresher. I had a ribeye full of flavour, came with triple cooked chips lots of mushrooms onions and fresh shelled garden peas. If you are in the area and love steak deco go here but make sure you book otherwise you could be disappointed

...and what it is: a splendid local hostelry with welcoming host, well-kept ale and excellent food, especially the steaks, amongst the tastiest and best you will find anywhere.

We live nearby, and friends had been really enthusiastic about the meals here, but we were disappointed. It was our first time in the pub and really liked it, no background music, unspoilt, welcoming and old style pub. After going to our pre-booked table it was more than 10 mins before anyone came to take our order. The food finally arrived at least 35 mins after that. I had been warned that the menu was basic, no fancy stuff, but the tasty steak was let down by the rest of the meal - ok chips and peas, greasy onions and mushrooms, couple of lumps of iceberg and two slices of hard, raw tomato. There was a puddle of water underneath, not sure if it was from the 'salad' or peas. Don't think we'll bother again.

Little gem of a pub! Excellent food and lovely staff. The Irish landlord is a lovely guy, (lovely accent) and very willing to help you with your stay of the area. For example he informed us of tide times for the beaches we wanted to visit.

Had a wonderful and cosy dinner at the great little Devon pub with friends. A really memorable occasion!

We made a late booking. Great welcome, prompt service, good food. Hope to return later this week before returning home

This pub came highly recommended by locals and we could see why. The atmosphere was buzzing, warm and inviting; a mixture of local residents and visitors. The bar and waiting staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The food was delicious.....even our fussy 12 year old ate the lot! We will definitely go again.

Four of us found the New Inn at Morleigh having stopped elsewhere and been put off by the crowds. Arrived on a Monday night and immediately felt welcomed in this extraordinary "good feel" pub lots of people there but we were still made welcome and had great seafood on a smallish plate but piled with goodies. Staff were excellent and told us they served overnight throughout the year. Well worth a visit even if it means going slightly out of your way!

Great pub food. Simple menu but fresh cooked and very very tasty. I had sirloin steak and it was probably one of the best I've had. My wife also enjoyed her vegetable lasagne .

Very warm welcome absolutely lovely Tasty steaks. Plates were a little small but piled up you could not get more on them just makes it a little difficult, but thats just knit picking. Staff were great, real ale and cider were spot on. We will be back.

I can't believe I've lived just a few miles away from The New Inn at Moreleigh for years and not tried it before. In recent months I've been twice, once for pie 'n chips on a Sunday and once for a steak in the evening. On both occasions the food was plentiful and hearty, well cooked and presented and served with a smile. The pub has a lovely cosy atmosphere and the prices are reasonable. If you fancy good food in a proper pub, and aren't bothered about gastro ambience, give this wonderful nook a try!

We went here to take our hosts out for a meal there was five of us and the bill came to just over £120 we all had steak it was excellent value for money and a great meal.

Great food and drink and lovely friendly service. The New Inn is well worth a visit - I have been twice now and both time shad lovely pint and a great meal. Made to feel very welcome and almost made to feel local! Can't wait to go again.

Really enjoyed our visit here. The food and atmosphere were good, and the service was very welcoming. Feels a little bit old fashioned, but not in a bad way.

This unassuming pub in the tiny village of Moreleigh serves one of the best steaks I have ever tasted. I had the rib-eye, and my family all had sirloins. They all came cooked to order, and mine was a perfect medium rare.

People go here for the food, particularly the steak.

We went to the New Inn to meet family who have eaten there before and they loved it.We were not disappointed 7of us had steaks and one had the lamb chops it was all lovely and we will definitely go back again,puddings were also scrumptious

We phoned ahead to see if this inn could accommodate us in our motorhome. We were told we would be welcome and as we arrived we were personally greeted by the landlord, who even moved his own car so we could park in a convenient, flat parking space.

great steak locally sourced and well cooked. good value for money well worth a visit to a charming traditional devon pub

We went to the New Inn on a recommendation and were delighted with the wonderful atmosphere and the excellent steaks. This pub was full of locals which is always a good sign and the beer and the food that followed was first class. This pub is not a pretentious "gastro pub", but a real Devon country pub. I had a sirloin steak which was cooked rare to perfection with simple but excellent accompaniments. I am told they do a good pie for Sunday lunch so will definitely return soon.

Visited this pub on recommendation, a couple of months ago, and have been back lots of times since! Took Mother on this occasion and we had a really pleasant evening. The food was home cooked and plentiful, the welcome warm, and atmosphere really comfortable. It's not always easy to visit pubs just women (old fashioned I know), but we truly felt relaxed here. Will visit again soon, and recommend to friends.

A lovely family meal in this cosy village pub with the fire burning. Could not see the plate for the juicy Rump, salad, chips, mushrooms, onions, peas, coleslaw. Place to go if you want a casual meal and a tender steak. Great!

This is THE place to go to for delicious, superbly cooked steaks - and the trout is second to none. Make sure you book in advance. Just a great place for an evening out. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Been coming for over 30 years... and still the best pub in the South Hams. Steaks always good and so is the steak and kidney pie on Sunday.

Hadn't been here for several years, but a good mid-way point for ex-work colleagues. Steaks went down a treat as always - plus beautiful fresh trout. Extremely popular, and as it's a small pub, you will need to pre-book even in January.

Went for a Birthday Celebration and meal. The steak I ate was excellently cooked and local produce. The trout my wife ate was delicious. A great place.....but you need to phone beforehand.

I dropped in for a quick pint at early doors. Jeremy behind the bar gave me a warm welcome and poured a fantastic Timothy Taylor ale straight from the barrel. Then the locally sourced sirloin steak - one of the best I've ever had, perfectly cooked with a good helping of chips, mushrooms, peas, etc. Plenty large enough portions, served up hot on a warm plate. The simple menu has hardly changed over the years, it's not 'fancy' food but it's all the better for it.

Our holiday hosts recommended this pub in the little village of Moreleigh - and we're so glad that they did.

Just had a wonderful meal with the family. Went to the inn two years ago and had a great steak. Unbelievably the food is as good or possibly better. Friendly staff happy to oblige. Recommend if you enjoy a good traditional pub steak.

One of the best traditional village pubs you could find serving some of the finest steaks in the South Hams in friendly surroundings.

Limited menu, all well done and very good steak and delicious raspberry creme brûlée. Old fashioned, small pub full of character. Good service, didn't have to hang around a lot

The food and beer is what every village pub should have; nothing too fancy, but everything on the menu well done, and served in generous portions. Beer well kept, and good wine list. Staff are delightful, and nothing is too much trouble. Glad we live near!

What a wonderful, characterful pub with great hospitality and amazing steak. Word of mouth recommendations and a mention in Devon Life brought us to The New Inn and we will be back. The landlord welcomed us with a gravity fed pint of London Pride and a run through the wine list including the local Sharpham Estate. It took a herculean effort and half the evening to eat the delicious 3 course meal, We both had steak which was superb. My plate warranted a photo, sad of me I know, but one for the collection.

We were staying in Moreleigh and had a meal in the New Inn as it was walking distance from our cottage. I'm so glad we did. The food was amazing. The steak was delicious as were the chops. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would definitely come again. My 10 year son said his steak was perfect wanted to come back the next day. High praise indeed.

We both had steak, it was a very good steak, small selection on the menu, but we went in for steak so we weren't too worried about how much food they had to offer, if your a fan of steak this is a great choice, the staff where very friendly and welcoming. A nice old fashioned vibe pub

Real ales and delicious home-made food, particularly if you like steak! I had trout and it was mouthwatering! Lovely landlord, made to feel very welcome. Visited whilst on Holiday, near totnes. Booking advisable.

We called in one day coming from Kingsbridge. We had an excellent meal served hot and well presented. The Staff were very helpful & Polite. We ended back there 2 days later for another excellent meal.

Four of us had a meal at this country pub. All steaks were cooked to exactly how we requested which doesn't happen often. The whole meal was a delight and well priced. Hospitality was fantastic and the country atmosphere was great. We'll be back again soon as back in the area in May. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

This is a really cosy, traditional, English village pub that does great food and good beer. The people who run the pub are very friendly, relaxed and welcoming. It is relatively small and very popular locally, so you will need to book to get a table most evenings. Parking in the rear car park is limited, but there will be somewhere to stop within easy walking distance in the village. The menu is limited but this works really well, with enough choice for a range of tastes. My friends and I had a mix of dishes, fish, lasagne, scampi and steak, all of which left five satisfied customers. The steak in particular was very good; I had mine cooked rare and I haven't had such a nice steak for many a year. The portions are generous and the prices very reasonable. The cheesecake on the day I visited was also very good, though enough for three!

This is a lovely old fashioned pub in a small village between Totnes and Kingsbridge not far from Halwell.. It only opens in the evening from 18.30. There is a good selection of real ales and good wines. You are warmly welcomed on arrival, If you wish to eat it is safer to book in advance as it is very popular. (01548) 821326. The food is deliberately simple, choice of 3 different steaks or fish all locally supplied. There is a creative vegetarian option. The steaks were wonderful, cooked to perfection with all the trimmings and beautifully served. The portions were very generous I could have done with a bigger plate! My wife and I followed this with a pudding freshly from an extensive menu and under £5 each. This was also very enjoyable ad complimented our meal beautifully. The atmosphere in the bar was very warm and friendly with mostly local people. It is a village pub where you either eat in the bar or the small restaurant area. The service was excellent and the food very reasonably priced. My wife and I would highly recommend it to any traveller

The beer and food selections are intentionally limited which makes choosing easy. Everything they serve is excellent. The exception to the rule is the steak, of which three varieties are offered and all are truly excellent! Traditional Devon village pub food with excellent service

Arrived and had a quiet drink at the bar while waiting for a table. Great start as the Otter Bitter Ale is very mild and tasty.

Food fabulous, best trout ever, steaks cooked perfectly. raspberry Creme Brulee to die for. staff friendly & helpful. Great night had by all.

My husband and I ate here whilst staying in the area. We both chose the starter of smoked mackerel - lovely, but when we saw the size of our main meal portions, both thought we shouldn't have had a starter.

We recently ate here after reading various reviews proclaiming they served the best steaks in Devon. i'm a meat eater and was absolutely looking forward to getting outside a nice slab of beautifully cooked steak. I'm sorry but that wasn't our experience. The night we visited the place was very busy but a good atmosphere and after getting some drinks at the bar we thought we were in for a real treat. What a let down. I had sirloin and my partner had the fillet but unfortunately they got the order back to front as I asked for rare and got medium whilst my partner asked for medium and got rare. To cap it all the sirloin had a nice thread of fat running through it but the steak knife provided was blunt and not able to cut through it. I would have raised both these points with a server but they seemed a bit flustered and actually didn't come near our table again for the rest of the meal.

Thoroughly recommended to anyone looking for quality steaks, real ale and nice wine. Authentic surroundings and friendly staff - well worth a visit.

The service and welcome at the New Inn was very good even a welcome for our dogs. The food was exceptionally good and we would recommend it to one and all