The Post Inn in West Devon

this is a real local pub, no horse brasses and other superficial ornaments or plastic arts on the walls - it is a genuine old pub. Don't go there looking for a grockelised pretend country pub. it is genuine, plenty of genuine locals and passing ramblers. It is genuinely rustic. And lovely. Superb food, very reasonably priced . Excellent service. wonderful welcoming atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend And will return !

The Post Inn, a stone's throw from the Whiddon Down Travelodge and seemingly the only viable food option within walking distance. Upon reading the overwhelmingly glowing reviews me and my fair lady excitedly headed for dinner post exploring Dartmoor in much need of freshly made home nourishment. Ambience wise the place is interesting, definitely a local's English Pub. Various old world Bric a brac and guitars adjourned the walls alongside the vibrant plastic plants. For the drinkers, a nice selection of local ale and ciders from the well stocked bar, no complaints here. Now onto the food...mid range priced at Gastropub levels we were both anticipating some well cooked locally sourced produce from a competent chef. What we received was even more soulless than a Wetherspoons microwave meal for double the price and without the free pint! Fish and chips, £16 I thought to myself 'An English Classic, It'd be hard to mess this up' A brief wait and what arrived was an overcooked piece of frozen fish drier than the Sahara desert with the batter rock hard and probably best used as a cricket bat. Frozen peas hopefully steamed but possibly microwaved and unseasoned. The Fries were OK but clearly just frozen and dumped into the frier. The little Lady, she ordered a burger which again really lacked any taste and seemed frozen or boiled to temperature served for her in an inedible GF bun. She fed it to the Pub dog and hoped the poor thing wouldn't choke to death. Food Price and quality seriously letting the place down. Once bitten twice shy.

Where to start...? Having read seemingly positive reviews about the food at The Post Inn, my partner and I were looking forward to having dinner at the establishment. Whilst OK with it being slightly rowdy as it was a Friday night, we were truly disappointed with the service and food that we received. For starters, upon entering the 'Dining Room', it specifically says 'No dogs in the dining room'. Having eyed up the pub's Boxer Dog in the bar, I felt reassured it wouldn't be entering the eating area. However, shortly into sitting at the table, sure enough, the dog was begging at our neighbour's feet for offerings. The friendly bartender attempted to remove the dog, but it repeatedly returned, coming later to our own table whilst eating. For anyone anxious of dogs, this is a serious red flag, let alone anyone with an allergy to animals. Onto the food! My partner's cod was vastly overcooked. He could've used the piece of cod as a door wedge if he wanted to. The chips were about the only saving grace, but at £15.95, we both expected much more. My burger was rubbery, as if bought at the local shop in the frozen section, and the 'gluten free bun' (which was good to be offered) was even harder. We later gave some to the dog in the hope it might be satisfied and go away. Whilst eating, the 'chef' also asked 'how is everything?' and walked away before we even had time to answer. Overall a very disappointing experience. Won't be returning, and definitely didn't feel like tipping! Best part was our drinks, the only thing I didn't mind paying for. The rest felt like an injustice.

Booked a table for Sunday lunch. I had to wait until the vegetarian option was ready. The rest of my family had finished by the time I got mine. We (and the table next to us) we asked if we wanted desert and how long would we be. I hadn't even finished my main course. We won't be returning.

Friendly service, decent food at reasonable prices

Excellent ham ploughman's, prawn sandwich and sticky toffee pudding. Draught cider and beer very good. We enjoy a coffee to round off a good meal and i asked for americano with milk, to be told in no uncertain terms that there was only black or white. We chose the latter which turned out to be tasteless and watery (instant?). It was not until I checked my bill at home that I realised i had been charged £3.40 each for two small cups! It was our third visit to the Inn and I travelled some distance to meet my friend there. Good quality food and drink let down by poor and expensive coffee to round it off.

My Wife and stopped for dinner and we were welcomed into the busy inn, the draft beer was lovely as was the food, mine was all homemade and delicious my wife had Scampi with chips and peas, which she enjoyed as well.

Absolutely lovely friendly little pub food was fantastic and catered for vegetarian and gluten free fabulous menu and lovely little dog Winnie who likes steak Highly recommended

Perfect for anyone staying at the nearby Travelodge. Food was superb, fitted us in despite being busy, great service and atmosphere.

Another Sunday carvery, as always friendly staff excellent roast dinner and nice atmosphere, best carvery around for miles and great value too, highly recommended

We dropped in here on our way back from Dartmoor, they had just stopped serving lunch but they were so lovely and still served us the most yummy hot meal! Thank you for being so accommodating and feeding a couple of hungry travellers on their way home!

Stopped in for a pint, very good beer, friendly service and made very welcome by the locals. All in all, a very good example of a local village pub. Next time we are going to stop for a meal.

Perfect local pub with delicious carvery x cute beer garden with brilliant view x Partner had 3 meats carvery and I had vegan carvery x both gorgeous tasting. Really good price too. Thank you! X

Just stopped.for a drink, friendly and efficient service.

Really friendly environment and welcoming

Staying over here in our motorhome. Well....apart from being the real deal as a cosy country pub, somebody knows how to cook! Actually I met the lovely man who was the chef tonight. Good traditional menu, with a specials board. The food is home cooking with extra flourish. The best cottage pie I have ever eaten!!! Good meat, excellent recipe ( sssh!) absolutely delicious. Better than my own. Next time I come by I'll be having the smoked fish platter Vegetarian and vegan options and GF bread option. Local beef and and excellent puds! Clean, fragrant loos, for those needing them. Very friendly bar staff who couldn't do enough. Beautiful moorland rural views from the car park and a pretty back garden. Very dog friendly.

Great food and service, friendly landlord

Great choice of dishes on the menu, excellent value for money and generous portions. Totally unpretentious, good locals pub with a lovely log fire. Highly recommended.

Went for an evening meal which was excellent

We didn't think the food was that good. We can't say anything about the rooms.

Good food, lovely views, and dog friendly value for money.

Visited with my boys and my Mum when holidaying at a nearby caravan park, and immediately met with a warm welcome from Fin the gorgeous German shepherd (Finlay when he’s in trouble!) and his owner. All the staff were friendly and the home cooked food was delicious. Definitely recommend this place!

A beautiful 15th century pub with excellent friendly staff serving good food. We visited and had the cod and chips which were both thoroughly enjoyed. With 2 pints of lemonade this totalled a very fair 35 pounds. Visited 28th August 2024

Very friendly staff that served us. It's a lovely building, cozy inside. The food was fantastic, I had a beef lasagne and a sticky toffee pudding with custard. Also what is nice, is that it's a dog friendly pub. So my family could bring their dogs in with them. A good sized car park as well.

A beautiful very old pub 15 minutes from the A30, I think the gentleman serving said it was 15th century! Everything about this dog friendly pub was excellent including the pub dog, who we immediately fell in love with, and had lunch with too. Our Cod and chips with mushy peas were good and the whole atmosphere was really nice, good friendly staff and a pub garden with views. Highly recommended! Visited 28th August 2024

We were staying at a nearby caravan park. Decided to try the Sunday carvery. We asked for a takeaway and wasn’t disappointed. We both came away with 2 huge boxes of food. Cannot fault any of it. The meat was some of the best I’ve had from a carvery. There was an amazing array of vegetables and condiments to accompany it. The chef and bar staff were very polite and helpful. When we come back next time, we’ll definitely have another carvery.

Lovely local pub with great atmosphere and good food.

Enjoyed a lovely meal here last night. Great good and atmosphere. Staff were polite and friendly. Couldn't fault it.

Very busy pub catering for locals and holiday makers alike. The wait staff did their best to accommodate for the volume of trade. Food options are varied from local options to chicken tikka. Enough on me u to keep the family happy! Personally had the ham egg and chips. Doorstep ham, as thick as it can get!

Following many recommendations four of us had Sunday Roast at The Post Inn Three choices of meat all beautifully cooked , lots of fresh vegetables to help one’s self , very competitive prices Wonderful atmosphere within the Pub , bar and restaurant staff all very friendly and welcoming , nice and clean throughout Numerous choices of draught beers and ciders Will certainly return, possibly in mid week, highly recommended Lovely garden with stunning views across open fields and woodland Easy access to the A30, great venue to stop for a comfort break and meal ,only a few miles to M5 Exeter and Okehampton travelling west

Great beers and ciders, great food, great staff. Perfect

Stopped down the road in the Travelodge. Walked up And found this little gem. Owner was in and could not of been more helpful. Great cider and great food.

Car parking here is fine if folk park properly and with consideration for others. Inside be assured of a warm friendly greeting. In my view, a good selection of beers, lagers and ciders as well as non-alcoholic beverages. The food is delicious catering for all needs.

Great family pub. Very traditional.

Excellent meals with minimal waiting time. Good service amazing burgers and an unheard of phenomenon. A really nice gluten free cob with haloumi burger . Highly recommended.

What an incredible little gem of a pub! Had the best night with George and the band (Luke Philbrick and the Solid Gone Skiffle Invasion) had such a laugh with some great new acquaintances and a night my friend & I will never forget. Thanks for being one of if not the top highlight of our mini holiday to Devon! And the food and service from the waiting staff was fantastic too, as well as the prices. Would love to come back some day!

Eight of us, average age 79.5, all old friends who lived in Iddesleigh but are now spread across Devon, met for lunch. The staff were friendly and efficient, the restaurant was very comfortable with stunning views over Northern Dartmoor and we were quickly relaxed and settled. The food was well received by all of us. Three fish and chips, two ham egg and chips, two vegan meals and a stunning carbonara, the best I have ever had. Service was excellent and helpful. We will certainly go again

We could not have wished for a better welcome from The Post Inn, its staff and its regulars! We arrived at lunchtime on our e-bikes with our little chihuahua in a backpack and our whole experience was wonderful. Lovely food, (the burgers were recommended to us!) and lovely cider! The view from the garden was lovely and by the time we left the garden was completely full. Dogs are made very welcome. Honestly we wish this was our local! We will be back next year! Thank you again for making us so welcome. It’s also worth knowing that motorhomes can overnight here for £20 or you could pull up here if you arrive too early to check in at your motorhome site and have a lovely lunch first! 🥰

Lovely proper old pub, great views from the beer garden, plenty of beers, excellent food, friendly staff. Morris dancing on tap 🙂

Great Sunday lunch for 30 of us thank you to all the staff

Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff and good quality food.

The Post Inn was my choice because it was the only place close to my hotel where I could have something hot to eat. I have to say it was very good choice. Staff very nice and friendly. Chicken burger with salad and chips was delicious. Good choice of lager and local ales. Everything reasonable priced and most important for me my dog was with me all the time having fun with another dog so I could enjoy my food and a pint. Very nice place. Highly recommended.

We just stopped today and had lunch there – we loved it! Absolutely fresh and tasted. Highly recommended! Thanks

What a great pub! We were staying in Cheriton Bishop looking for somewhere to eat on a Tuesday evening and the local pub didn't do food that night; a quick search on Google came up with The Post Inn about five miles down the road and we're glad it did. The Post Inn is one of those pubs you walk into and feel at home straightaway; friendly staff welcomed us like regulars and got us settled with drinks and a menu. The Old Trout ordered the Halloumi burger and I went for the thick-cut ham, egg and chips. Despite the place being quite busy, our order arrived after about 20 minutes which gave me plenty of time to work on my excellent pint of Dartmoor Legend Ale. The portions were enormous but we persevered and after a short break, felt able to consider the dessert options. The OT went for the sticky toffee pudding with a huge dollop of clotted cream and I was only slightly more restrained by having the cheesecake with an equally huge dollop of clotted cream. We were in and out in about an hour and a half but it was a great meal in a really nice pub. Great food and great service at a great price. We took a selfie outside and got photo-bombed by a passing cyclist!

Recently spent a week at a touring caravan site close to this FANTASTIC pub. Beer and food prices at pre covid levels , remember when you got value for money? We had the Sunday carvery which was outstanding. However this establishment is much more than costs. The landlord , staff and locals make it one of the friendliest places my wife and I have been in. First class.

Friendly staff and locals. Met the landlords beautiful bulldog. Stayed overnight in the campervan for free as we ate there. Fantastic pub!

Popped in here just as England kicked off against Slovakia. Was a good crowd of regulars in around the bar watching. Ordered a pint of Thatchers Haze and was allowed use of a socket to charge the bike battery. Very friendly bar staff kept everyone’s glasses filled until extra time was over.

We visited on are first night on holiday for a meal and not only was the food absolutely delicious but the staff were very kind and attentive as well as the pub having a great atmosphere and old fashioned aesthetic! Would definitely recommend to all who will listen! :) The food was delicious I had to start bakes Brie and a amazing belly pork with mustard mash from the specials and it was cooked to perfection! My lovely girlfriends had the soup of the day tomato that was well seasoned and creamy as well as having a beautifully cooked lasagna! All cooked to perfection!

We visited on are first night on holiday for a meal and not only was the food absolutely delicious but the staff were very kind and attentive as well as the pub having a great atmosphere and old fashioned aesthetic! Would definitely recommend to all who will listen! :)

A lovely place to have drinks and delicious food. They had a wide variation of drinks and a nice selection of foods to get. The staff are super friendly and brought the food out so quick as well as drinks. The atmosphere was amazing, a cosy old style vibe. Was an easy walk from the holiday park we were staying at. Would definitely recommend if you are visiting near Dartmoor.

The boss let us camp for free in our 4x4 in the Inn's parking lot. We stayed in the inn all evening. Tasted a few different beers and ate a very nice typical dinner. What an atmosphere, wonderful place. The Post Inn is à Happy House.

Great food, good drinks and very friendly staff and locals. Just go you won't be disappointed

Excellent Sunday carvery- very good value for money. Friendly & helpful staff

Stopped by for a quick lunch on route down to Porthleven and we were very warmly greeted by the staff. We had the ploughman and the jacket potato and both were fantastic! Exactly what was needed. A big thank you for making this leg of the journey so enjoyable.

Great pub. Superb landlord. Good atmosphere

Didn't stay as just passing through so made a stop, what a great boozer. Chap behind the bar was a legend. Great vibes. Superb Guinness 👌🏼. Brummie lads

An excellent carvery and very helpful staff. Well worth a visit.

Friendly staff, very accommodating and good food.

Staff were very friendly, and the Tarker 4 was reasonably priced and a nice local pint.

Popped over after doing some work with a friend and was blown away to see an actual classic British pub. Nothing too modern, keeping the old look. Wooden bar, wooden posts with old barn-style ceilings, a great view from the back. My only complaint really is that it's right next to the main road, so the noise may be annoying at times. However if you're there when it's not too busy, it's a very peaceful and relaxing place to be. I'd definitely come here again.

Food was good. Big portions and at a fair price

Great pub, staff and beer very good, always stop for a drink & sometimes food on our way back to Cornwall.

Staying at the Travelodge, no food available but advised by the check in lady this was the place to eat. Not disappointed, bussing country pub. Service impeccable, food very enjoyable! Would highly recommend!

Nice convenient stop off, on my way to Cornwall. Rather give a local business my money rather than a chain. Just 2 mins from the A30, no brainer I'd say.

Was part of a party of 26 for food. Ordered in advance. Food was served together with very few minor mistakes. Nice selection of beers too. If your in the Okehampton area i recommend this venue.

Service was lovely and friendly. Food was delicious!! We are a very fussy family and our food came out perfect. Every plate was empty. Thank you

Absolutely amazing meal out! The staff were absolutely amazing, food was off the charts, cannot fault at all! Highly recommend!

Lovely country pub. Went here for dinner with the family on our last night of our week away. All staff were lovely and friendly and food was amazing!! Would definitely come back if we are ver in the area again. :)

Stayed at campsite up the road dropped in at 5 on Saturday to book a table for 6 more then happy to book in lovely pub and great meals staff were brilliant and bubbly would definitely go here again shame don’t live closer very good meals and well worth the money real good home cooked meals would look to come back here again in the future many thanks

What a lovely pub. A 'proper' pub. A warm welcome from the staff who were so helpful and friendly. Lovely fire going as it was cold outside in April Special mention must be made of Rihanna behind the bar, who was absolutely lovely. She obviously enjoys working there and gives all the customers a genuine welcome. She's definitely an asset to the Post Inn. The Menu is the most reasonably priced we've seen in months and excellent freshly prepared food.

We stumbled upon The Post Inn today on our way to the Vintage Warehouse, Cornwall. We had such a warm welcome when we entered. The staff are so friendly, attentive and accommodating. The food was delicious and served quickly. I had cheese burger and chips and my husband had liver and bacon. Great portions! The fire was lit too, which gave it a homely feel. The option of being able to sleep in the carpark in our camper at some time in the future is a bonus, especially now we are tempted by the offer of live music. Thanks guys for a lovely meal. And only half an hour from Bovey Tracey and a stones throw from the A30. You have a real gem of a business here, so much more personal than your usual larger chains! Hoping to return soon. 😀

Lovely lunch today along with great service! Will definitely visit again.

The food was traditional pub grub, great prices and large mixed selection of drinks in stunning surroundings

The staff were brilliant the food fab and the visiting rugby team and supporters great fun ,a fantastic evening ,we will be back

A really lovely hidden, was served by billy, good wine & beers, the liver & bacon was excellent (good quality liver) & veg cooked perfectly, well done guys/girls

Went for a meal, Food was brilliant and good service would highly recommend

Great atmosphere And fantastic service

What a pub!! I booked a table here purely based on its close proximity to our hotel, but have now found a new favourite pub. The most welcoming, classic British pub with awesome staff, great beers & delicious food. We are a family of 4 and it was also a huge hit with the kids. My girl made friends immediately playing hide & seek and my toddler made friends with locals at the bar. Huge thanks to the guys/ legends behind the bar who jumped at the opportunity to sing Happy Birthday to my wife whilst delivering our desserts. Will be finding excuses to stop in Whiddon Down more often.

Really nice views from the garden. The staff were very friendly, the feed was really excellent and the drinks were reasonably priced. I can definitely recommend this pub.

Great little find, lovely pub full of locals having a good time. Warm and welcoming, great staff, good choice of ales and amazing food. If you're in the area it's well worth popping in.

Quaint village pub, stopped for food on our journey home. The food was amazing had lasagne it just melted in your mouth hubby had breaded plaice again fish just melted portions are huge you will not leave hungry. Excellent service and excellent food.

Amazing carvery and really good price.

Friendly welcome. Good selection of reasonably priced food and drinks.

Called in for lunch. Lovely welcoming staff and excellent food at great value. Liver and Bacon was best I’ve tasted. Well done post inn.

Great environment. They serve GF food.

Fabulous people, very friendly and welcoming bunch! Duncan very kindly set up a wonderful valentine’s day lunch for me and my boyfriend and it was absolutely gorgeous! Thanks again for owning such a great pub George, it’s loved by many.

George and the team will look after you. Great atmosphere, great team, great food. Great Carvery.

Good home cooked food and took time to help me with Gluten free options due to a health condition. Good local pub vibe, we all enjoyed our dinner and would visit again if back in the area

We visited this wonderful traditional village pub following a recommendation from the local Travel Lodge where we were staying. The pub, which is over 500 years old, offers a very reasonably priced selection of meals, including vegan/vegetarian options. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food was great. Everything was freshly cooked and the portions were very generous! There is a free carpark to the rear. I will happily revisit if in the area again - if I lived nearer, I expect I would visit this pub very regularly!

Beautiful little tradition pub, very nice food and super helpful and excellent service

We went to Devon for a week away, this pub was by far my favorite place! Wonderful staff and the landlord is an absolute legend! The food is such great value for money and so yummy! We ate there a few times during our trip and will be back in summer for sure!

This place is a must visit. Staff are brilliant and very friendly. It really felt like we had known the locals for ages. The food was fantastic and they have a great menu. Sunday carvery is a must. It's amazing. The pub is dog friendly too.

For a country pub the food was fantastic. Try the monkfish curry if it’s on the specials board. Very dog friendly too.

Book a table for a family birthday , we went on a Sunday for the carvery And we have to say all in all it was a really enjoyable time Good food , good value for money and great service , made to feel Very welcome , we will be visiting again soon

Great Sunday Lunch. Very reasonable.

First time at the Post inn for Sunday carvery,all I can say is the food and staff are brilliant,great atmosphere ,and dogs allowed.100% recommend

Absolute terrible service, ended up walking out. Upon arriving, myself and 3 friends ordered a roast. It was my friends birthday so I decided to treat everyone. The manager heard this and took our order. I had my golden retriever with me so my 3 friends went up first, they came back and I went up to collect mine. The carver asked what meat I wanted, I chose my order and then looked at the place where veg is supposed to be, and there was very little and scraps in some of the pots. I asked when the veg would be brought out, (there was an empty basked where brocoli is supposed to be, a small handful of peas covered in water, small amount of old carrots) the carver then looked at me and said “10 mins” I explained that you’ve just served my table (which he knew, as the ticket states what tables) and why would you serve everyone knowing a 4th person is yet to come. He then said he would put my Yorkshire, meat and stuffing in a hot cupboard for 10 mins and call me. I explained that he has just served my table and everyone has started already, and I didn’t want my food sitting in a hot cupboard, I asked for freshly cut meat, Yorkshires etc. he wouldn’t do that. So I went to speak to the manager and explained everything. He too walked out to the veg pots and came back, and said “there’s veg there” I was so shocked and asked him would you pay for old and barely any veg? I asked him what about the empty pots? He just looked at me. To save any more embarrassment and unprofessionalism anymore, I asked for my ticket to be taken off the tab. He didn’t apologise or anything. Went back to my table to explain what just happened. It was my friends birthday and I told them to start without me just before I went up to collect mine. So they were already 5 mins into theirs. Went up to the bar to pay for my friends and not one bit of the bill was taken off, no offer of any drinks or anything. Will never be going back here, and I’ll be sure to share this experience on my social media as well. Do better for your customers

Been 5 times now with family this time on my own food good staff great

We had a fantastic Sunday roast on 28 Jan, and the person who left the review was in the pub with his golden retriever, at the same time as us. It was extremely busy as usual due to thr carvery being so good. All the veg us freshly cooked on the day, nothing frozen apart from garden peas . And there was a good selection of it too At 2.45pm you expect after service has been running for almost 3 hours that things will get low but the head chef who runs the carvery was constantly topping up everything too. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner which we had after this person and his dog stomped out, and we had a mountain of fresh veg on our plates!

A Little bit slow on the service at the bar side But the food was lovely I would like to see another veggie choice on the menu but what I had was great Relaxed atmosphere Not posh but a fab local style pub We Will be back