The Whitchurch Inn in West Devon - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

What a superb Sunday Lunch. Too many flavours to mention. The beef was tender and juicy. I couldn’t name a vegetable that was missing. The service was excellent and their attention to detail was spot-on. Returning for a repeat performance will not be an issue. I wish the new tenants in their quest to continue to secure, and enjoy, this excellent hostelry…. Thank you 😘

Walked in to a lovely warm welcoming atmosphere, a rarity in a lot of pubs these days! Service was good and very friendly, I had the steak which was cooked to perfection and had the most amazing onion rings to go with it! The portions were very generous indeed, maybe a little too generous on the chip front! 🤣 we had a lovely evening here - thank you!

Very local pub/restaurant, super friendly and helpful owners and staff! Nice meal. Being able to taste beers before ordering. Traditional interior and cozy seating. Dog friendly.

This place is so impressively clean and fresh. Friendly and very traditional. Lovely will go there again

Popped in for some local information and a cooling drink Very welcoming bar manager who was very helpfull Lovely pub in a nice village area of Tavistock

Visited this pub and had already eaten but decided to try the breaded Camembert bites. They were delicious and came with berries. It just elevated the dish. Will the manager? Was so welcoming. And if we are in the area again we will definitely visit for drinks and dinner.

Wonderful local pub with very friendly staff

Lovely pub, all oldy weldy inside big beams, very welcoming would recomend , chips and a pint Lovely jubbly will be going back

I recently held my mum's funeral wake at the Whitchurch inn. They provided a good selection of food and coffees and teas. We stayed all afternoon and were made very welcome. Definitely recommend the pub for any future functions.

Popped in to this lovely local while staying at a nearby campsite , fantastic little pub staff were extremely friendly and helpful even offering to take us back to our campsite if we couldn't get a taxi, food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great, will definitely visit again if in the area thank you for making us so welcome and the dog treats menu was a bonus 😀

Popped in to this traditional Inn for a late Sunday lunch after a morning in Tavistock, just a few miles away. Most tables were showing reserved signs so we were unsure we could be accomodated. We received a lovely warm welcome from the bar man who found us a brilliant table. I was relieved that they offered 'small plates' of the traditional Sunday roasts. Orders taken promptly and food delivered after only a few minutes wait. The selection of vegetables was impressive and they were perfectly cooked. Even an extra jug of gravy. HUGE Yorkshire pudding! Really one of the best Sunday roasts I've had in a long time. Attentive service with a smile from all staff and a surprisingly reasonable final bill. Highly recommended for food quality and cooking, service, value and atmosphere! After lunch we found a well equiped rural childrens play park very close by which was really helpful prior to the journey home. We will be sure to return!

Love it here. Great service. Lovely quaint atmosphere. Not to mention the food is lush!

Great pub. Cosy interior, friendly staff and 'pub food'. 😀

Lovely meal and good beers served by friendly staff

This place is so lovely! The most welcoming staff, and a lovely atmosphere in the pub. We were only visiting the area, but it was clear that the locals were all having a lovely time, everyone was inclusive and we made a few friends. The food was lovely, proper home cooked grub (I grew up in the restaurant industry - this was good quality pub grub!) and the beers were good. We felt very looked after, and they made the dog mega comfy too.

Absolutely excellent Sunday roast in lovely old Devon pub. Landlord such a nice genial host we even forgave him being an Arsenal supporter. Will definitely be returning. Huge main and pudding 3 drinks each and bill £28 a head

Lovely old pub stop after a walk on the moors

Friends and I had Sunday lunch here. I liked the friendly informality. I can recommend the traditional beef with Yorkshire pudding. Special praise for the roast potatoes. We drank local ales and ciders. Mine was Legend - recommended. While there, the Grade I listed St Andrew’s Church next to the pub should be seen.

Friendly, delicious food, good range of local cider and beer, clean .. next to splendid church with history; I had not been here for about twenty years and was so pleased to find such a treat waiting for us.

food was really good, when we arrived there were 3 people serving, service was good to start with the waiter brought out the drinks and then the food (which was very good) and said he would be back for second drinks order but he seemed to disappear waited ages, ended upgoing to bar to order second round of drinks , we were going to order puddings but by the time we were offered dessert menu nobody now wanted anything. it was now just one person serving on the bar who was chatting to the people on the bar and no one serving the tables, we ended up not ordering anything else and left early. So good food not so good table service was our opinion.

Enjoyed a nice meal whilst visiting Tavistock. Nice beers with good food and friendly service. Just what you want as a local pub.

We had Sunday lunch. It was spectacular. The staff were very friendly and professional. The locals were friendly and a laugh too. A very relaxed atmosphere and great service.

Best pub in the Tavistock area. Properly brilliant, with great ales and food. Lovely atmosphere.

Lovely beer in the sun after a country walk

Absolutely fantastic. If you haven’t had the roast from this place, do it. You won’t be sorry.

Great experiance, friendly staff, and good food

Lovely warm friendly atmosphere, very welcoming. Didn't try the food but smelt and looked amazing. Be sure to return

This is a wonderful authentic village pub. I ordered the rump steak with blue cheese sauce. I have had hundreds of steaks before and been to Michelin star restaurants. This was easily the best steak I have ever had! Will definitely be returning soon!

As I was visiting a friend we booked in to eat at Whitchurch Inn pub very friendly pub food was delivered to table on time and hot and delicious to felt the curry could of been not so hot on the chilli side but in saying that I did manage to eat it all.thanks heidi and Mark

Lovely & atmosphere, great food too

Our lovely little family friendly local pub. Your greeted with a warm welcome from behind the bar and will be chatting to the locals before you even order your drinks. We only moved to the area in spring 2021 and never had a local pub, so to have such a welcoming place like this on our doorstep makes it even more of a gem. We call ourselves locals now but we were made to feel like that the day we first walked into bar.

The Whitchurch has deservedly become our favourite haunt since we moved to Tavistock. Sunday lunch is a must and something we always look forward to. The staff are welcoming, friendly and attentive. A recommended pub that doesn't disappoint.

Good food and a nice place to go

Lovely food and great service comfortable homely surroundings

Great food, polite staff, everything you could want in a pub

Lovely pub with a great atmosphere. Was a little disappointed with the selection of Vegetarian options but the staff were friendly and helpful

What a great little pub, will be back when visiting my family 😉

My wife and I had a lovely Sunday lunch. The beef was cooked perfectly as was the pork roast. The trimmings were excellent just enough to leave us satiated! What with a few beers it made for a great Sunday.

Great food very welcoming staff lovely atmosphere

Friendly pub Good food and a decent pint Tables well spaced out We sat outside on a sunny January day

Great cosy traditional pub, good food and drink and very welcoming!!

Great dog friendly pub and good food.

Manager knowledgeable and very attentive

Absolutely can't fault it. Great staff, friendly atmosphere, Sunday roast perfection. Beef perfectly cooked, none of this boiled and sliced stuff. Sticky toffee pudding a triumph. Dog friendly.

Fantastic old fashioned pub with great atmosphere....food and choice of local drinks was excellent. Food was piping hot and such high quality we were delighted. A really warm welcome from the guy at the bar - very friendly and helpful. If only we lived locally this would be our go to! Can't rate it highly enough.

The service and food were fantastic! I can't recommend this place enough. We had a fantastic evening with a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be returning.

Amazing place! The food was fantastic as was the service. Couldn't ask for a better evening. Very relaxing with a great atmosphere.

Lovely meal all freshly cooked we all enjoyed every mouthful! Great friendly pub tables nicely spaced, felt very "safe" in these unprecedented times. Great service well recommended

Very nice little pub the food was excellent there must be a problem parking at some time you can only park on the road otherwise we'll worth it

Good service , nice atmosphere to the pub

Lovely atmosphere and great food and service. Looking forward to going back!

Excellent it is a very safe place to eat as the staff are fully complying with Covid guidance. Needless to say the food is as delicious as always.

Nice atmosphere, friendly service and decent food. Proper Covid safety precautions.

Traditional country pub with a perfect Village Inn welcome. The staff are awesome!

Really lovely pub..Sunday roast was amazing..staff are so lovely and friendly..highly recommended

My wife and I had Sunday lunch here, and I must say the roast duck was delicious, and the mountain of vegetables were perfectly cooked, attentively seen to by the lovely bar staff, I think Lorraine was the name of the lady, she was excellent. We would highly recommend this pub, beautiful inside.

Surprisingly good food for the value, seemed cheap for the quality served. Brilliant and appropriate staff who were attentive and chatty in a delightful balance. We will return for sure. Thank You.

Lovely Sunday lunch . Great homecooked food,staff very helpful and friendly

Found this place on our bikes and ended up having sunday lunch there which was sooooo good! Would highly recommend! Also dog friendly which is always a bonus!

Had a lovely meal here for our anniversary. Food was top notch, good atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. Really impressed with the care taken to make it COVID safe too. Will definitely return!👌

Very nice small country pub. I can certainly recommend their home made steak and ale pie

Very warm welcome and great food

A cosy, traditional pub with a warm, local feel, friendly staff and good selection of food and drinks.

Lovely friendly little place. Beer reasonably priced.

Fantastic venue and superlative food.

This is a gorgeous little country pub with two lovely fireplaces and great decor. The food was good - steak cooked very well and my wife’s steak and ale pie was also a hit. It was a great shame this was all let down by a small group of “locals” who clearly thought they owned the place and were shouting, screaming and swearing at the bar. I’m pretty tolerant (you should see the people I work with)... but this was at 6pm, not nearing closing time. If I’d had a young family I would’ve really had an issue with it, luckily I haven’t any more or there may have been a problem. We still enjoyed it but it was let down by a few idiots... and that’s what they were. Shame really

Visited here as a couple with a friend we hadn't seen for 45 years. The pub was just the right place to meet up; not too busy but plenty of friendly atmosphere and we enjoyed our lunch very much.

Nice pub, good food, not big enough for big parties.

Warm and friendly old pub. Food isn't quite up to the standard that the prices would indicate though.

Nice pub, good food and pleasant staff.

Lovely atmosphere, food is fantastic. Highly recommended.

Nine of us arrived at seven for our annual get-together. The table was laid, drinks quickly ordered and menus provided. Starters for some, more dinks for others and plenty of catching-up discussion. The main courses were very good...the seasonal veg received plenty of compliments and were thoroughly enjoyed by all. Desserts were a problem...we all wanted to try them all!!! The chocolate fondant was a triumph. Compliments were passed to the chef and the other staff. We left content and will certainly return.

Awesome little place the food was excellent as were the staff... visited again the following morning but visit was spoilt by England’s loss at the rugby cup final ... definitely worth a visit

Went in here on our last night whilst in Tavistock visiting friends, must say we were very impressed the place has a very cosy feel and the food was excellent, I had steak pie and it was the best I'd ever had.The barmaid was very polite and attentive (think her name was Katie) and the waitress was very polite and interacted with us very well.Would highly recommend the place

My wife and I were staying local and had passed this charming little place on more than one occasion. We noticed they had some great vegan options too and decided to give it a go, we are so glad we did. It’s such a beautiful pub inside, with such a lovely atmosphere. The decor is stunning with beautiful beams and a huge fireplace, the staff are extremely friendly and service was top notch! On top of all this, the food was absolutely delicious too, honestly one of the best pub style meals I’ve had, huge onion rings, beautifully cooked chips and a phenomenal burger! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience

We happened to drive past The Whitchurch Inn earlier in the week and thought it looked nice to marked it down for a meal later in the week. I went with my husband, we are both vegetarian and added to that I am pregnant and fussy at the moment! The food was amazing!!! My husband had the mushroom and halloumi burger and I had the spinach and Leek linguine, we also had onion rings and garlic bread on the side. We were absolutely stuffed and very satisfied. Delicious food, one of the best meals I've had out in a long time. I was worried the linguine might be too rich, as I've had similar things before, but it was perfect. The garlic bread was delicious and the onion rings beautiful. I stole a chip from my husband and even that was perfect. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere was great considering it was a Wednesday night in a small village out of season. The pub had a real olde worlde charm with beautiful beamed ceilings and a stunning fireplace. Would highly recommend if you are in the area!!

Nice friendly Inn. Very user dog friendly. The only reason I marked it down one star was the on street parking can be difficult

Sorry it's another 5 star review. This pub is on the edge of Dartmoor and the outskirts of Tavistock. Character galore and a very welcoming atmosphere. Wonderful selection of Beers and the menu should suit most people. I am fussy and loved it. £59 for four meals and drinks.

Love this place. Awesome pub. Food is out of this world and has alot of choices. Staff are very nice. Can't wait to visit again.

Awesome food and great atmosphere and the service was excellent

Fire lit nice after a walk on the moors in the rain

Fabulous food, very welcoming and dog friendly.

Really well organised pub great food friendly happy staff good price for excellent food the beef today Sunday was perfect nice relaxing atmosphere well done everyone

Sehr schöner Pub, gutes Essen, freundliches Personal,

Nice cosy atmosphere with nice staff and ok service. The food is good and unlike some other pubs in the area it is not rowdy and full of chavs.

Cosy pub in pleasant village serving excellent food at reasonable prices.

Traditional village pub with excellent food, reasonably priced and good local ale. Top marks for atmosphere, friendly locals and bar staff. Dog and kid friendly!

We own a holiday let near Tavy and use the Whitty as a local, although lately less so. Took some friends last week and have to say underwhelmed. Good old menu favourites such as the burger which was always a good fill, served on a board with lots of extras, has been replaced with the most boring plate of burger, plain bun and chips. Three of our party ordered this and were not impressed. Two of us had the belly pork, which was ok but the arty farty looking veg was virtually raw. The Chinese style sauce was clearly out of a bottle. Beer was still good, hence I’ve marked 3 stars, food I would rate as pretty poor. Bring back the old chef! Don’t try and compete with The Cornish in Tavy, I’d rather you served good value, pub grub.

Lovely wine, food was fine. My only grumble was children running around the bar

Great pub food in a beautiful Devon village

We were passing by heading for Dartmoor and happened upon this fine old pub just as the stomach was telling me that I had missed lunch. A great menu, friendly efficient service and good beer fixed the problem. I had the bangers and mash, with a pint of Dartmoor Jail Ale, she had the fish cake special and a shandy. Two satisfied travellers were on their way again.

My wife and I were visiting friends from Tavistock we journey ‘d down from North Wales! Fish and Chips were our chosen meal! Very good indeed! excellent service! A very enjoyable meal! Well done to all at the Whichurch inn 💙

Good freshly cooked food, pleasant service but..... one regular drinker at the bar with his "cronies" was using very bad language which the proprietor did not seem to mind, and did not tell him to moderate his language in front of mixed company.It spoiled our meal and I will not return or recommend.

It would seem that this part of Devon is blessed with some extremely fine pubs and this is no exception.Not only is it dog friendly but friendly inasmuch that it was full of locals that welcomed a newcomer. With a fine selection of not only good beers and a superb selection of wines by the glass,the food is good 'pub grub' cooked to a very high standard. I only wish that this was my local.

Awful inedible food. Shame as used to be a great pub.. avoid

Great grub. Great service. Great atmosphere. No car park but hey, neither does Weatherspoons. Great welcome on arrival. Can thoroughly recommend this gastro pub. But be warned!!!!!! Cheap it ain't . Everything about the place is fabulous but the bill was eyewateringly large. My tip? Go there, you won't be disappointed.

Always love popping in the Whitty for a pint. Food is great as well.

What a lovely pub to find just outside of Tavistock. Went their with my parents and whilst there is not an extensive menu we all found something. The cider soaked ham hock was amazing! Highly recommended and my compliments to the friendly staff!

Great roasts and the best alcohol free ale... Nanny State by BrewDog! 👌

We had been camping not far from Tavistock and had been trying to find somewhere to have a meal, after searching high and low stumbled on this place, well the service was excellent and so was the food, it was a proper country pub, no big screen TV, just perfect for a evening out to sit and drink and eat and chat, we would have returned the next day, but the weather put paid to that and didn't want to venture out, but if we are down in Devon again this place will be top of our list for Meals.