The Old Inn in Teignbridge

Excellent Sunday carvery despite the pub being very busy. The bar lady was exceptionally lovely especially to our kids, again even though she was rushed off her feet. Really great Sunday lunch experience.

Poor is the only thing I will say , the venison came out overdone and dry, the kids Mac n cheese salty and again dry no sauce at all ! When we explained our issues to the manager he had the cheek to argue with us! Horrible service from the management this place is going downhill fast ! Drove a hour to visit this Resturant and won’t be returning !

We have always loved the old inn, it is one of our favourite pubs. However, it had lost some of it's appeal recently, but I'm pleased to say Micheal and Shane have really brought it back to life. It is vibrant, friendly, great food and such a happy atmosphere. Can't wait for some sunny days in the beer garden, especially now there will be birds again. It has always been my favourite beer garden.

Battered fish and chips excellent. The mussels were cooked just right but far too much pepper in the cream sauce. The ice cream was disappointing with only one scoop but tasted very good but I didn't expect it to be served in a plain thick glass cup. I would have given it five starsall round but for the glitches that can easily be put right. Thanks for what was an enjoyable experience.

What a lovely experience! Me and my partner regularly visit and this our first time trying the new menu. We enjoyed every bite; the burger was juicy, seasoned to perfection and was filling. The service was exceptional too. We had a smiley and polite team look after us from start to finish.

Got the recommendation to go here from a local friend who sent me a Facebook link to the new menu launched this week. It did not disappoint. We had full ribs and steak with peppercorn sauce and homemade onion rings. Food was super tasty and very reasonably priced. Staff so lovely and friendly. We will definitely be back and will let others know too. I think this is my now one of my favourite places to eat at.

Great service from Ethan, food was amazing and a great setting to enjoy lunch in.

Excellent food and service. Ethan was our server.

We visited The Old Inn in Widecombe three times during our holiday—not just because there aren’t many other choices, but because it was genuinely great from start to finish. We have to admit, we weren’t expecting much at first. Many places in the area still have quite old-fashioned menus, serving peas with everything, and we usually avoid places when we see that in photos. However, we decided to give it a try and simply ordered without peas. When the food arrived, we were really happy. The pie was amazing—packed with meat, yet still juicy and tender. The scampi was fantastic too, and the desserts were just as good. We enjoyed it so much that we came back twice more. We also tried the Rugglestone Inn in between, but the food wasn’t as good, and the lady at the front was very rude. Back to The Old Inn—it has a mix of an old section, a newer part, and a conservatory, plus free parking for guests at the back. The staff were really welcoming, which made all the difference. The food did take a while to arrive, but that’s understandable, especially in the off-season when there might be a staff shortage. Overall, a great experience, and we’ll definitely return if we’re in the area again.

Very nice building, lots of room inside and out, beer garden was very nice in good weather. Great food, ordered the pizza and a side of onion rings, both clearly freshly made from scratch and fairly priced. Polite staff who engaged in conversation. Nice little shop located inside useful to walkers on the trail. Overall great location.

Always pop in and have great food everytime..

Was very busy here had a bad experience. the starter was going 2 come out same time as mains we told them not to so they put the mains under hot lights. We ended up with warm salad and warm coleslaw and colder chips than the salad & slaw however the barman was very accommodating and offered us money off the bill the only reason we ate it was we were hungry and didn't want to wait 40 mins or more. But we have had ok meals there before

Very disappointed with the carvery, the food Was very sloppy it seemed that everything was mashed and there was very little choice, No broccoli or peas etc The food tasted ok and the service was good but for the money we expected more. Unfortunately won't be returning sorry.

Whilst turning up without booking, we entered a characterful village, and parked over from the pub in the village carpark (£2 honest box). A short cold walk over we entered the pub which felt cozy and seemed clean and friendly. Welcoming staff, with good pub banter made us feel right at home in their pub. Went to the toilets, which were immaculately clean, smelling good, and surprisingly had hot and cold taps, and smooth music, what more could you want...everything was thought of. After sitting down for a drink first, badger ales, and coke, we poured over the generous menu, with a great range of foods and reasonable prices for 2025. I picked the 3 sausages and mash, chips and garlic bread, whilst my friend (veggie) chose the classic pizza. With a reasonable wait time, we were served piping hot food, that tasted great. Character of the pub, and new editions were complimentary to the older parts and there seemed nothing that wasnt thought about with cookies and cake on the bar counter, and friendly thoughtful staff, that made sure we were looked after. I would recommend to anyone visiting the moors, to pop in and they should feel very happy that they did. Congrats to the whole team.

Two drinks and bag a crisp £14.50 Only once

Always amazing food and great atmosphere

Great atmosphere and great food!

Popped in to the Old Inn for a pizza as they currently offer 2 for £20 on a Thursday. Pizzas were really good, we both love a thin base and they were generous with toppings. Shame they don't offer a spicy option or chilli oil to pep your pizzas up!! We were served by Ethan who was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. I like the decor changes new owners have made, brightens the place up. A nice atmosphere for a chilly Thursday night, a lit fire would have been nice. See you soon 👍

Another lovely carvery on Sunday! Our 4th visit in a few months. We travel from North Devon to visit because the carvery food is so tasty! There was a new lady on shift, it was her first day and she was great, really bubbly and easy going. We ate inside and then took our drinks to the garden to enjoy the sun, can't wait to visit again soon.

We have visited many times. However, our most recent visit was disappointing. Firstly, one of our favorites – the Widdecombe cheese pot – was no longer on the menu, which was a real letdown. The chicken curry was another disappointment; it was lacking in chicken and instead filled with vegetables and cashew nuts, which wasn’t what we expected. On top of that, the portion sizes seem to have decreased, making it feel less like the generous meals we were used to. The biggest issue, however, was the seating arrangement. We were packed into the conservatory, which felt cramped and uncomfortable, taking away from the usually pleasant dining experience. Overall, this visit didn’t live up to past experiences, and we left feeling let down

My first time visiting the Old Inn and will not be the last. This pub is nestled in the village and the atmosphere is simply classic Dartmoor village pub. The smells, the welcome and the menu was cool. It was “Burger Night” and went with one of their burgers. My partner is not a big eater and they accommodated her request with a smile. The burger tasted homemade and fresh along with it being tasty. I am not a sweet tooth desert person but…the black vanilla ice cream cream Afogato sounded interesting and I am so glad I ordered it. Add this to your must eat places. Great staff too. See you Friday :D

Delicious pie and lasagne, lovely fire

Staying in the area for a long weekend. Barman was very welcoming, we have a large dog and everyone was very friendly. We were impressed with the food. Our first night we had a lovely pie and burger and both had steak the second night. Lovely presented food and tasted great. We sat in front of the fire one night which was lovely after a day walking.

Great atmosphere, good pint selection & owner - Shane, was really helpful. Will definitely come again. So much more lively than last time I have been when it was under previous ownership.

Went for lunch today ., first time since change of management . We both had the Clucker burger which was lovely x a nice piece of chicken , plenty of bacon . Big onion rings . Will have this again . The staff were lovely very friendly and nothing was too much trouble . My dogs very welcome with complimentary doggie biscuits on the bar , so they will definitely go again. Great atmosphere , very welcoming and relaxing . Will be back as we are local .

Tuesday Pie Night was great - proper pies (not just a pastry top!) and quality food all round. Thanks, Michael and Shane!

Great menu choices and reasonable prices. The meal was delicious and the atmosphere was good, with friendly staff. I'd definitely recommend The Old Inn.

I've been going here for years and always enjoyed it in the pub. The last few years were disappointing as they changed hands, the food went down hill so we all stopped going. I was so happy to see it has just changed hands again and couldn't wait to go again for my sisters birthday... Firstly we had one extra person, the owner got in a mood and yanked the table to open it further - some of us had drinks on the table and the children jumped. Where do I start we waited an hour and 15 mins for our food. I was so happy they did a jacket potatoes, so I ordered a jacket potatoes as I wanted to eat healthy and checked out the menu before we booked. My husband ordered a steak with a jacket potatoe. About an hour before it arrived the owner came to our table to say I can't have a jacket potato they don't do them on a Saturday as it's too busy. I went through the menu they didn't have anything I liked which was heathly, I was absolutely gutted (through trying to order the owner was very rude rolling his eyes tuting and tapping on his clipboard and extremely moody.) Well my husband’s food came out with a jacket potato on his plate…. The owner couldn’t explain why I could have one when we questioned him, he was just so rude and very argumentative. My husband offered to put the jacket potatoe on my plate but the owner was watching us and we felt if he had of done it the owner would have taken it further (it wasn’t worth it as he’d already upset my sisters bday meal.) Please see my pictures- The owner said couldn’t do a jacket potatoes with egg mayo 🤦‍♀️ If it wasn’t for the owner and his very poor attitude the pub would be lovely. All the other staff were lovely ☺️

Lovely pub in a beautiful location. Highly recommend ploughmans and a pint or two. Pie night Tuesday 5 - 8 we’ll be back

Visited in a medieval atmosphere. Food and service were pleasantly impressed. Tasty and not expensive. Around ancient architecture, the tower of the Cathedral of the Moors, streets and houses. Protected territory. Recommended for diving into the past for 500-600 years.

Had a lovely family meal for Sunday lunch. Great service, staff were polite and friendly. Most of us had the carvery, everyone enjoyed their meal and will definitely be back.

I came in with a friend, after a longggg walk. We walked in and were warmly greeted. We had a lovely meal looking out the window next to a warm crackling fire in the middle of the room. We then moved next to the fire place and had desert. Really lovely atmosphere. Staff were lovely and adapted to my meal. So definitely all 5 stars. The lady who served us were really lovely and hand a good sense of humour, or many she just laughed at my rubbish jokes. 🤣

Excellent birthday buffet today for my wife's surprise birthday party. They catered excellently for coeliacs at a very reasonable price per person.

Have been regular visitors here when walking on Dartmoor, it's everything you look for in a country pub.

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch here. The food arrived very quickly after ordering and was delicious; sauces and extra gravy were brought to the table straight away as well which was great. As always the atmosphere was very welcoming and the service was first class.

2 people serving in the bar, no table service. The short guy serving was drinking beer, whist the other guy with long hair was clueless, probably new to the job. 60 minutes wait for the food, when food came ( 2 roasts + 1 side of cauliflower , 1 kids chicken nuggets and 1 kids roast) it was a complete disaster. - burnt cauliflower - burnt Yorkshire pudding (1 missing, but couldn’t even complain as the bar was full of people waiting to be served) - vegetables tasteless (tasted like water!!) - roast potatoes were hard, as way too crispy. - to end things we even went for coffee, and guess what? Long wait and cold coffee - could we complain? Again, bar packed with people so we just wasted some more money Absolutely joke the premium price we paid for the service and quality of food. Nearly forgot to say that I had to move our plates to the table next to us as no one came around to clear it Not coming back, and do not recommend. £23 for a tasteless roast plus appealing service!!!

Vege/vegan Sunday roast £19, same price as the gammon and turkey option, but a much diminished plate of food, missing the Yorkshire puddings and parsnips that came with the meat options. We did get a handful of cold pea sprouts to fill the plate up, 4 spouts , a spoonful of boiled carrots and a spoonful of something, I don't know what. Many other pubs manage to provide a good vegetarian option without charging so much for less food. Very disappointing, especially for the high price. No effort taken. Wouldn't recommend.

Great staff and food, super busy. Fab decorations and a warm welcome for everyone who goes. We highly recommend that you book so as not to be disappointed.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, beautiful decorations, great food, what more could you want?! Lil dog was welcome too

What an amazing atmosphere, so welcoming and friendly, great fires, beautiful Christmas decorations, great choice of tasty vegan food, such a great place to of spent some time during the Christmas holidays

Terrible service. Food average. We were told initially there was a 35 minute wait, and we sat down and ordered drinks and food. After 1hour and 40minutes waiting one of us received our food, then waited 10 minutes before the other 3 plates were brought out!! Terrible terrible service! We’ve been coming here on the 27th December for the last 8 years for my mums birthday, but after this experience we will not be coming back. No apology for the delays or anything. My father paid as he didn’t want me to make a fuss…. Sort it out management!!

Came in during a busy Sunday before Christmas. Staff friendly and helpful as always. Genuinely the best nut roast and cherry pie I’ve had. As a vegan the pub was very accommodating and never scrimped on quality and value for money. Keep coming to local places with character, good food and a warm welcome.

Absolutely amazing food and service! Thank you

Just had a lovely meal at The old Inn with my family. Warm, welcoming friendly staff. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Very festive. Food was excellent with a good varied menu. Great service. Will definitely return in the near future.

Beautiful pub, amazing range of hot & cold drinks, we booked the Breakfast with Santa, kids absolutely loved it, our hosts Shane & Michael couldn't of done more.

Just wanted to say thank you for a lovely morning. We really enjoyed our breakfast with Santa. The activity sheets were a nice extra. 🎄🎅

A beautiful, cosy pub with great food and good atmosphere. Generous portions at a good price. Highly recommend

Absolutely fantastic service , even the chef Michael jonas came out to make sure our meals were okay and Shane most welcoming host

We've been in every month once or twice for a few years, but this week it was different.. not as friendly, the chips seemed to be more 'wetherspoons' and greasier than they used to be, the chicken was dry, small and sad looking and the pulled pork was in weird mince and cubes? Not to the usual standard, I'm glad when I took my family here in October this wasn't the experience we had, if it had been our first visit I expect the rugglestone would've ended up being our semi-regular instead! The only thing that was different but improved was the calamari, which had a nice crispy batter. Nice lemon oil on the side salad. We'll try it again I expect,.and hope that it was just an off night, as I'm going to miss walking straight from Hameldown to the pub, if this is the direction it's going..

Great food atmosphere and a warm welcome.

Now under new management (moved in just over a week ago), but with the same Badger beer tenancy. Kind staff. Some thought that the chicken dish (not the pie) was a little 'stringy' due to the combination of microwave and oven cookery involved. Some crockery did not match the dish it was on as well. These are minor startup teething issues. However, the greatest disappointment was the absence of Dartmoor beer on tap. Surely, an Inn based right in Dartmoor should sell its eponymous beer to locals and visitors alike? But no! The brewery has refused point-blank to allow the tenants to sell this local beer, insisting that ONLY Badger beer (good quality) is available. This is unacceptable, petty, and done purely as a 'greedflation' exercise by a brewery that clearly cares not a jot about the local Dartmoor community and its visitors. Do not expect local traditions and cultures to be upheld by this brewery, which hasn't changed since the last tenants were here! For that reason alone we cannot give it 5 stars.

A wonderful warm welcome from Shane and Michael who took over the pub last weekend. We booked a table and had a lovely 2 course meal with a bottle of wine, perfect service and enjoyed the warm and cozy atmosphere of the Old inn. We stayed two nights in the car park in our motor home, spending the days exploring the area on our bikes. On the second day we enjoyed the afternoon coffee and carrot cake offer, and drinks by the log fire in the evening. Lovely pub and perfect hosts.

Welcome to Widecombe new landlords Shane and Michael!

Lovely pub!!! Sunday roast was absolutely delicious and the portions were fantastic. The staff were very friendly and service was very quick.

Lovely old pub, excellent beer and food.

A super pub, but lacking in beer and cider selection compared to others. Food good and plentiful and service good and quick. Well cooked and service good. Thank you.

The manager was very rude he told my family that we were in the way whilst we were waiting to buy a drink it is my Son's 7th birthday all he wanted was to play top trumps and have a coke. Badly managed by the manager and barman. Because we were not eating we were not valued Customers. Disappointed.

A very large country pub that lacked atmosphere, probably due to the time of day and lack of customers (14:30). Limited awful range of ciders. The pub was quaint in parts but was also reminiscent of a modern plastic pub. Some great literary quotes on the walls and the largest indoor fire pit I have seen in a pub. Probably the top Grockle pub in the area in summer.

What a wonderful place to stop off on the Moors. This is a very roomy pub/restaurant yet very cozy! I love the 14th century history. The food was great and the local stout, Outland, hit the spot. It made our day on the Moors perfect. Make sure to stop off afterwards to see the church, St. Pancras. I was very impressed with the farmhouse ploughman’s lunch! And the steak and ale pie was very wonderful.

Salmon tasted great. Service is a bit slow. It feels cozy and homely inside. It’s a nice gem in the country.

First visit since before covid lockdown. Delighted to say it was as lovely as ever. Excellent choice of food and drink, very friendly service Lovely food. Plenty of paking

Lovely old coaching inn, dog friendly, with large fireplaces and stone floors. Loads of cosy areas to sit. Food was very good! Great atmosphere on a rainy evening. Staff were friendly.

We visited The Old Inn twice on our recent trip to Dartmoor. On both occasions the food, ambience and service was first class. Thank you to all the staff for 2 wonderful visits

This pub is amazing! We ate here after a long days hiking. The food was seriously good, exactly what we needed before heading off to the moor to wild camp. We both had a pies, and it was so tasty, and cannot recommend the chips highly enough! A couple of hours later, when the pub was technically closed, they came to our rescue when we had to leave the moor for reasons beyond our control. Fran & Harry were so lovely. From letting us in to use the internet, to putting themselves out to help us secure a taxi, we were so grateful. True heroes for two mature damsels in distress. They deserve all the custom and success in the world, for their kindness alone. Faith in human nature restored. A fabulous old pub, with seriously tasty food and wonderful staff - go there; and quickly!

The Old Inn in Widecombe is very friendly and the food was amazing. We stayed in Widecombe for a week, 7th to 14th September 2024 and visited the old Inn twice doring the week for our evening meal. The pub is lovely, the staff friendly and accomodating and the atmosphere was great. My husband had the steak pie on our first visit and it was delicious. The steak was tender and the chips excellent. It also came with steamed veg which was also excellent. Cooked to perfection. My burger was also excellent and portions are very generous. We decided there and then to visit again during our visit and did so on our final evening. We were not disappointed. This time we chose to sit in the older part of the pub which was cosier but the atmosphere was just as friendly at the main bar and the service and food was once again excellent. I would recommend The Old Inn in Widecombe if you enjoy excellent food and ale and excellent service and atmosphere

Great good, great atmosphere, great evening, would definitely visit again.

First visit to the Old Inn. We had a superb Plougmans. Highly recommended. Great location.

Lovely cosy but large pub/restaurant in the village, with a huge beer garden as well. Lovely staff and food alike, we had a Ploughman's and the Fish stew for lunch on Weds 28th August.

Brilliant traditional country pub in Dartmoor.

Historical pub set in an beautiful hamlet. Great nooks for sharing a pint and a few stories. Didn’t eat but draft bitter was excellent

Very typical tavern and particularly delicious and authentic dishes. All in a warm and also authentic setting. A real good memory of our stay.

Monday lunchtime after a drive up to the moors. It was pleasant enough. Quite expensive for OK food I think

A fantastic pub, with really good food

A pub with a very nice atmosphere and a garden to sit outside. The food and service are also really good. If we ever go on holiday to Dartmoor again, we ll be very happy to come back.

Lovely pub, with lots of history. Decorated nicely all throughout the pub. It has a car park and also a public car park near by which you pay for. Nice and cozy bar areas with bigger area out the back. Nice wood burners. Amazing food! Service was fairy quick and didn't have to wait to long for food even though it was busy. Dogs welcome. I would recommend booking a table. Second time we have been here and it didn't disappoint.

Quick and helpful service, good food, nice selection of beers and lovely location. Update: I come every time I return to Devon, I love it, the staff are always so lovely and the food is damned excellent. I recommend it to everyone that passes by.

Beautiful place great food kid friendly. Cheap for its location. Only a few miles from hay tor

Ate a delicious fish stew, friendly staff.

Our family loved Widecombe’s only pub. The staff is friendly and have a fine selection of dishes and beverages. If you are touring this area I highly recommend to stop by The Old Inn.

Food was very porly done, beef burgers tasted like pork and came rare, sunday roast meat was made of chewing gum and all forms of potatoes were hard yet somehow soggy rather then crispy.

Thank you to the Old Inn. We are not locals but every time we visit, the pub feels homely and clean, also the service is just so warm. I have been gluten free for over 15 years and so my pub meals are invariably steak, gammon or ham and eggs. What a joy to have gluten-free, crispy, battered fish with delicious chips. I know that you have been serving this for years because I have been eating it for years and every time, it is delicious. Please don't change.

Sadly the food was very disappointing. Dry brownie and second rate chips. The chips used to be the best! Also dry fish cakes which sounded so promising. Nice friendly waitress, but we shan’t be back for a while.

Just had a drink in rear garden..nice

A disappointing 'special pizza'. An overcooked basic pizza with a few pieces of parmesan and Prosciutto on top. Hard, tasteless and overpriced.

A charming pub, with a good selection of drinks and a varied food menu ( though I din't try any, it looked lovely). The staff were very welcoming and the beer garden was huge, and has its own standing stone.

It's a charming pub, full of charm and history, with absolutely delicious food and friendly staff, all set in such a beautiful location.

The food was good but very salty. It took a long time to get our order, and the staff didn't check on us, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars.

Now retired I have visited a few pubs & restaurants, but never seen anything like this. It was like stepping into the Tardis. Food was good value and the staff were excellent. Not an easy place to find, but well worth the effort.

A stop on the motorcycle as we travelled through Widecombe resulted in us enjoying this wonderful pub restaurant. The food and service was excellent. Highly recommended and although we were lucky enough to get a table without a reservation the restaurant was exceptionally busy from immediately it opened so it's likely a reservation is worthy of consideration. We will certainly be returning.....and to all the staff we met and those in the kitchen - thank you very much!

First of all it is located in the Dartmoor National park and I have to tell you to drive there is nightmare!!! To drive in the villages double nightmare because roads are so narrow that only one and a half car can go through. Second of all you arrive to the pub and you need to pay parking 2 pounds. The place is nice and food was good 😊

Cozy mysterious pub in an area full of old legends.

Proper ploughmans and gluten free fish and chips. Perfect lunch. Plenty of free parking in the village centre. We will be back.

Lovely food and plenty of it🤩 We parked in the carpark next to the cafe on the green, £2.20 for the whole day.

Cannot rate these guys enough, me and my partner book here every couple of months and have enjoyed it every single time, it's got to the point now where we don't book anywhere else but come here instead, great food, great prices, ALWAYS accommodating, I cannot wait to go back! See you guys soon!

On a cold and rainy day a stop here was amazing. Warm and relaxing atmosphere with super service from the waitresses. A brilliant range of dishes so much to choose from. I eventually chose a vegetarian pie. It was superb. Highly recommended if you are near do call in. Thank you so much.

Great food, huge portions and good value for money. Fab pub with friendly staff in a beautiful location. The best pub in Widdecombe by far.

We visited on a strangely quiet sunny Saturday on the early May bank holiday weekend, expecting it to be packed out as it's always been when we decide to eat there, but it was almost empty. It did fill up a bit before we left but nothing like mid-summer. The atmosphere was lovely if you like a little quiet so you can chat and eat in peace. We picked a table and brilliantly had full table service, very quick and efficient with drinks in minutes and the main courses once ordered arrived in about 5 minutes! I had a fish and chip urge and very glad I did as it was one of the better I've had anywhere, certainly among the top 2-3 of all time. The fish was beautifully fresh and cooked spot on, batter crispy and not greasy. The chips had a little crunch on the outside but soft in the middle and not dried out, just cooked very very well. If you can get in there, difficult in summer, it's a great place for a meal or just a good drink.

Lovely pub, buzzing with atmosphere. Excellent staff, very polite and helpful. Food great and despite being very busy, not a long wait after ordering.

Lovely 15th century pub in a great location, ales were good shame we didn't have any food because what we saw coming out looked really good 😃👍🏻

We had lunch at The Old Inn today, and I can only say what a lovely place. The staff are friendly and well trained. We both had the Ploughman's and can honestly say it was the best we have had for a long time and we will be back.