The Old Inn in Teignbridge

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 old pub, excellent beer and food.

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

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.

Ate a delicious fish stew, friendly staff.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

My wife and myself - together with my brother - paid a return visit to the popular Old Inn at Widecombe on Dartmoor. Our last - and only previous - visit was a couple of years ago when we much enjoyed the food/service but particularly the spectacular Cockerels who are, unfortunately, no longer there. Everything else, however, was as good as ever and I really enjoyed both the Chicken Pate and the Turkey Pie of the Day. As such, I would gladly recommend this property - probably one of Dartmoor’s best - to any other visitor.

Lovely pub that looks tiny on the outside and then really opens up on the inside. Very warm and homely feel to the pub with a good range and well spaced seats. No table service but the staff were all pleasant. Prices were a little steep.

Unplanned Sunday lunch for 7. Food was okay. White chocolate cheesecake pudding should have been sent back. Needed a hammer to break the white chocolate biscuit base and topping was more like a poor mouse/souffle. Service was quick and polite.

This used to be our go-to for special meals when we lived in Devon, and since we moved away it's changed hands several times. Back here for the first time in 5 years we were really pleased with our experience. We were sat in the conservatory, which was a lovely spot. The staff were all very friendly, and there was a decent amount of vegetarian choices. I went for the Mushroom Pie and the pastry was fantastic, as were the chips and steamed vegetables it came with. My hubby went for the Pizza special and declared it to be delicious. We had just enough room for dessert and were glad we did; my Cherry Pie and Cream was delicious, as was the Cheesecake my hubby had. We'll definitely be back next time we're visiting.

The food was plentiful and of great quality all set in a classic Dartmoor back drop. Lovely staff and outside seating area/garden. Fabulous!.

This is a lovely Pub. Friendly and attentive staff. Food reasonably priced and of very good quality. Highly recommended.

Really disappointed with our experience. Lovely countryside setting but unfortunately our 1st time visit was spoilt by a very rude table full of customers who had no consideration for anyone else dining. They were excessively loud for the whole hour and a half we were there, especially their children who were not told to quieten down by either the parents or staff. A few of the other tables were quite annoyed by this disturbance too. We have children in our family who have been taught to behave in public. The food wasn't great, particularly the burger which was pink (we were told that's how these types of burgers cook after we queried it). There was about an hour wait for the food so we won't be returning unfortunately.

The O.I. is not too bad, service ok food ok nothing special or outstanding, just pleasant and nice enough, nothing to flashy. The place has recently been done up and looks nice, but taken away some of the old atmosphere in my opinion. But definitely worth a stop if you want some food or a beer or brew

We came here for a lunch after a long hike on the moor. We had the pork roast, and the ploughmans. The meals were large and delicious, and the service was very good. We highly recommend the roast if you are going on a Sunday. The pub is warm, the food very comforting and the atmosphere is lovely, perfect for what you need after a long moorland walk.

Wow amazing lovely pub on part of Widdecombe Moor,staff went above and beyond to make the visit a lovely one,the food was amazing and lots off it, so friendly and warm,it was very busy and as iv lost my confidence in a crowded environment all staff helped me feel at ease as its not easy walking with crutches I felt uneasy when I arrived.but came out feeling refreshed.

Real disappointment on mothers day. Over priced, average food, poor drink selection for a Devon pub (esp Ciders), screaming babies ruined any conversation you'd try to have. Strict two hour table time. Ample parking.

Very disappointed, pie of the day Liver and bacon literally had no meat filling just gravy.

Very disappointed in the service we received when we visited The Old Inn to celebrate a family birthday! The customer care was extremely poor, the food was ok but not as good as we have had in the past. The food came out over a period of 15mins, the first person served had eaten most of their meal by the time the last meal arrived and then we sat with dirty plates in front of us for about an hour. We then had to go and find a member of staff to order a hot drink, no offer of desert! Extremely disappointed as we have been to this pub many times in the past and never had such bad customer care! It was 9pm and the pub was very quiet, the staff and manager really couldn’t be bothered to serve us, it seemed like they just wanted us to leave so they could go home! It has put us off ever returning!

We came just for a beer. Nice looking pub. Friendly staff found us a table and bought us our drinks. Dig Friendly.

An Absolutel Gem... beautifully decorated.. lovely welcoming staff.. we will be back!! Starter: Warm bread (about 1/4 loaf of a x2 selection of breads ) and balsamic vinegar. Mains : x1 gammon egg & chips , & x2 pulled pork over chicken breast with chips n salad.. so delicious !! 100% filling.. A well worth pub to visit / drive to. (We drove out from the Plymouth area )

A wonderful, typically English pub. The food was fantastic and the drinks (cider and ale) were very good. We had pies with fresh vegetables, potatoes and great sauce. Also highly recommended as a vegetarian. Cozy, rustic atmosphere and good service. Perfect place to stop after or during a hike on Dartmoor.

The roast pork was delicious and the service was prompt considering how busy it was. Highly recommended.

The best Ploughman's ever as always!

Popped in for lunch after a walk on Dartmoor, we hadn’t booked and although they were busy they did manage to squeeze the four of us in. We only had paninis (which were delicious) the rest of the food going out look amazing too. Cosy pub with fires burning, dog friendly and great staff. Will certainly be back - but will remember to book next time 😉

Holidaying at Finlake. Our 2nd visit to The Old Inn, Sunday lunch (roast beef) was beautiful and at £18pp great value, lots of beef and veg, beautifully cooked. Highly recommend booking a table here, friendly staff and great service, we will of course, be back.

Brilliant, great food and lots to choose from, great service, friendly, helpful a really good place to go again and again.

Delicious food and very friendly staff. Beware, do not bring your own darts, they do not have a board.

Spontaneous visit to the moors with my partner we decided to stop here for dinner The food was Amazing all home made decent pub food well worth a visit you won’t be disappointed Hard to no what to expect for a first visit Me and my partner are proper foodies and this excessed our expectations The staff where friendly and very welcoming open fire and cosy atmosphere made our visit as well as the delicious food Will definitely be back

We found ourselves unexpectedly child-free for the first time in as long as we could remember so decided to pretend to be adults and go have some lunch together. We turned up on a busy Saturday lunchtime with no booking and as we walked in past all the tables with reserved signs we felt we might have misjudged it but they squeezed us in a little cosy table for two. The food was very nice. I had the pie of the day (Chicken, Leek & Bacon) and my partner had the Chicken breast with pulled pork. I think I enjoyed mine a bit more than she did hers but we were both happy. Also happy with the warm chocolate brownie desert we shared afterwards too. Service was attentive considering how busy they were at that time. If you want a cosy lunch in a friendly gastropub-esque environment with good food then this is a safe bet. Great place to come with dogs too.

Really enjoyed a beef roast lunch this Sunday. Onsite parking, children friendly and dog friendly.

Lovely venue in a great location but I hesitate to call it a pub when it closes so early. I guess there is a reason for this but a shame to see people being turned away at 4 o’clock on a Saturday. Anyway that said the casserole was fantastic and service very good.

You need to book. This is a restaurant with a bar. It is not a pub. Six friends popped in for warmth and welcome, but we were turned away. There was plenty of room to stand at the bar to have a pint, but had to go to the other one just outside the village. The difference in welcome was significant. We are doing all the 'pubs' in the National Park, but this one was one we will return to for another go.

A lovely pub, food, service, clean and tastefully decorated for Christmas. Definitely will return. I recommend and you must book prior to arriving for food.

Delicious food, lovely decor and professional and friendly staff. Thank you for a lovely visit.

Very beautiful place to visit for food and drink

A spontaneous online booking early on Boxing Day morning. Absolutely delicious food served by very efficient, professional and friendly staff. We both had the mushroom, leek and spinach pie with the best shortcrust pastry, crispy chips, gravy and lovely vegetables. You can tell that the food is properly home made, no boil in the bag here. A lovely ambience, flagstone floors, little nooks and open fires as well as two larger dining areas, lovely walks nearby. First time back in a few years and will be going again soon.

A well deserved hearty meal after a long walk in Dartmoor National Park 😍

I booked lunch for 6 of us. Widecombe in the Moor is a good place to do a circular walk. Have ate at The Old Inn on a Sunday at least twice before. We arrived early and stood waiting for a member of staff. It was very busy. When they did arrive they were a bit stressed. Our table was not yet available. Not a problem as we bought a drink and sat in another room. What was good – The food was very in terms of portion size and variety of vegetables. We did not have to wait for long before food was served. Everything in the part of The Old Inn we used was clean. What was not so good – The toilet outside was out of order so a queue for the only available toilet facilities. One person asked if they could have 1 roast potato with their venison pie as they did not want a portion of chips. This was refused. A jug of gravy was served with the pie and chips but not with the roast dinner. Luckily for me a pie eater let me have their gravy. Overall it we had a good time, recommend the roast and most likely will return.

Went for lunch today , had not booked , but not a problem as they could accommodate us . Had two dogs with us which were welcomed and when I asked for water for the dogs it was there instantly . Bonus is you can buy dogs treats as well. Had the fish and chips and peas and can honestly say it was one of the best we had eaten. Service was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble . Will definitely return again soon

Went for lunch following a walk on the moor. Decorations up and looking beautiful for Christmas and wood burner lit however there was little atmosphere. Staff were friendly enough but didn't go out of their way to engage. Food was good, nothing amazing , I had the fish and chips and the chips were over cooked but some people like them that way. The toilets were clean.

Definitely worth a visit! Beautiful, proper country pub in a beautiful area of the world! And as for the food…. The Gammon Steak was amazing!! Very friendly, helpful staff, sensible prices for what turned out to be fantastic food!! Went on the recommendation of a friend and now we are recommending to you!!

Lovely staff, always nice buzzing atmosphere, welcoming log burner ,and dog friendly, brilliant

It's a great pub . Staff very pleasant and well comeding and petfrriendly . Food very nice and good drink . Well worth a visit right on dartmoore

Pretty good place. My fish was cooked very well and it was great to have nice gluten-free option for fish and chips. A bit expensive for the portion.

Sunday lunch after a very wet walk. Very welcoming and good food

Had a great lunch after a rainy walk across the moor. Just what we needed. Would recommend to any weary, damp travellers!

They were full up on Sunday lunchtime, lots of happy customers but no available tables! The friendly staff found us a lovely little table by the fire,took our order and delivered it toute suite! A yummy melting pot of cheese to share,with warm and large rolls of bread and small pot of pickle! The price was the same as the last time we had purchased it

Food was good the little we had. Lovely looking place. Staff seemed grumpy and were unwelcoming. Massive shame.

This was probably the best Sunday roast we have had out or a long time. Everything was cooked to perfection, from the beef to the veg, and the service was excellent. This is a restaurant that is well organised and good.