The Who'd Have Thought It in West Devon

Fantastic friendly , welcoming pub for us and our dog We could not fault anything , from a feast the evening we arrived to the locally sourced breakfast Comfortable bed and all very clean

We had been looking forward to coming here for something to eat after visiting in the summer for a drink, and as it was wet and miserable day we were looking forward to a nice roast in a cosy warm Inn. On entering the Inn felt cold and damp with no fire lit, it seemed under staffed and slightly disorganised. Food was average and unfortunately the Yorkshire puddings were burnt, a nice pub spoilt by a lack of attention to detail.

Went with family to a tasting evening at the pub. The food was absolutely delicious and looked amazing too. The 6 course menu was great value for money and we all left absolutely stuffed! Would highly recommend.

We visited the inn on a Sunday evening for dinner. It is tucked away off the beaten track and you’d never know it was there. We found it by accident and we were so pleased we did! We were only sad that we found it on our last night in Devon. Immediately we were greeted by a smiling Becky and colleagues. The dining area was cosy and had a lovely atmosphere. The menu had a good range of dishes. We started with a few starters and shared them between us. All were delicious. I went for the beef brisket for main, which was the best beef I have ever eaten! It was melt in the mouth and the portion size was so large that I couldn’t eat it all. The boys had the lamb burger and they said it was incredible! We then went for blood orange sorbet to top the meal off. It was perfect. All in all, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly and very accommodating. They are dog friendly too and gave us dog biscuits for the pooch! We would definitely recommend this place 100%. Make sure you find it early in your stay if you are on holiday… you WILL want to go back! Thank you to Becky and the rest of the staff for making it the best meal of our holiday by far!

Omg what an amazing find! I really wish I lived closer. We stopped off for Sunday lunch whilst visiting family. The food was beautiful, the beef was full of flavour 😋. Sat outside which is on the road but it's so quiet it's still lovely. Will definitely visit the next time we're down from Bristol.

Disappointed this time, i have been to this pub on many occasions but i won't be back, i ordered steak and it was hardly edible, i asked for it to be cooked "Medium" and there was no sign of pink, definitely over cooked, i went with friends who had just suffered a bereavement so i didn't feel that i wanted to upset them further by complaining but if i had gone with my husband i would not have paid for the meal there was only us and one other couple in the whole pub which for a Saturday night is poor, maybe that should have told us something

I’ve known this pub for a long time but this was the first visit for several years. I really wanted to give more than 3 stars because the service was outstanding and the food was pretty good but there were just a couple of points that let it down for me. Firstly, there are several different dining areas - the bar seemed warm a friendly with chatter and music playing, the room at the end is full of character and decorated prettily with fairy lights and a comfortable seating area, however, we were put into the middle room. It was pretty cold and empty, smelled of damp and devoid of atmosphere. I was with my 85 year old mum and she was really too cold to enjoy her meal. The food was generally very good, fresh and beautifully presented. Only point here is to maybe go a bit lighter on the pesto in the chicken dish. It was served with spring greens and mashed potatoes but it was impossible to taste either of them as the pesto dressing was a bit overpowering.

We LOVED this place! Very friendly welcome to ourselves and our dogs. Four of us in total, 2 had the “chicken special”..delicious! 2 had the BEST Ploughman’s we have ever been served. Loved the place, the landlord…so helpful. The chef was great, came and said hello. Would recommend this place to anyone. We were I sitting the nearby Buckland Abbey. Thank you for a really lovely lunch!

So I stumbled upon this pub whilst I was out running, it’s on the fringes of Dartmoor tucked in a valley, in a place called Milton Combe. The pub it self has a lot of history and has a pretty cool/quaint set up Before we get started on the food, the staff were friendly, polite and seemed really nice. Ok, so I went with my mates and we all ordered a roast beef or pork. It was £22, which is probably a bit more than your usual roast in and around Plymouth/Dartmoor however this roast was banging The meat seasoned to perfection and falling apart in your mouth. The cauliflower cheese, second to none. Dunking the pork crackling in the left overs of the cauliflower cheese … that’s what Sundays are made for. Me and my mates were super hungry, I think we could have done with a bit more of everything on the plate BUT we do eat a lot more than the average human. I’ll leave a pic so you can decide, but all 4 of us will defo go back. Well done chef and team

This is a lovely old pub. Stayed for the night, lovely bedroom and bathroom, fantastic food. Breakfast was lovely. The owner and staff were really welcoming. Loved it

We were staying in the village and had dinner here. Lovely country pub. Friendly staff and the food was great. Good portions and good selection of wines and drinks. Well worth a visit if your in the area

My husband & I went here for lunch and had a lovely time. It was quiet when we arrived, but soon started filling up. It’s a really quirky pub with several separate dining areas. Our food was excellent and the service was great. There is quite a big car park at the back and plenty of outside seating.

We booked two nights at the pub because we liked the area. The room was clean and presented well. The shower was excellent and clean. The area is great for nature watchers with dogs. The estuary is close, as is the moor. This is a proper English pub with locals and their dogs filling one of the rooms. It has traditional beams and stone floor. Breakfast was a full one and was good. However, I had the mussels (moules frites), these were the best I have ever had. The sauce was just wonderful, and the chef came out and talked us through how to make it. Chips were up to par. No its not perfect, the roads are flippin narrow. It is however everything I would want from a pub and lodgings.

Went for Sunday dinner and food was really good. We had roast pork and it came with stuffing and a good crackling. Good selection of non alcoholic bear too. The pub itself is quirky, charming with loads of character. Staff was very friendly and attentive and we had really good Sunday lunch. Would recommend.

A great find! Really tasty, well presented food. There was a good selection to suit all of our tastes. Lovely staff. relaxed vibe in typical Devon village. Treat yourself.

Haven't been here for more than 40 years. Very traditional pub with friendly staff. Only offered the fixed price Sunday lunch menu, roast beef was OK and the fish and chips OK. We sat in the conservatory as the interior is quite dark and most of the tables reserved.

We had 2 nights' excellent accommodation here and enjoyed breakfast and dinner in the restaurant. Fiona provided "bespoke" breakfast and shared a chat. All staff were welcoming, friendly and gave exemplary service. Such a trusting proprietor (Martin), too; we did not have to pay the bill until all services had been provided. Approach lanes are narrow, but that's what gives charm to the location, and the hamlet is pretty for an evening walk. Good car park too.

We went here for Sunday lunch about two months ago, a big roaring fire and a wonderful welcome, the food was superb and we enjoyed it immensely. Last week we returned on a week day, the welcome was still nice but there must have been a different chef as the fish and chips were awful. The chips were so overcooked (they tasted warmed up) they were very brown and most of mine seemed to be scrapings as they were just hard bits. The fish was OK but the peas were practically raw. When the waitress asked if everything was OK I told her the peas weren't cooked and she just said "oh sorry". What's the point of asking if when you complain nothing is done. So very mixed feelings - although it's a wonderful olde worlde pub, which you don't get many of these days, don't have the fish and chips!

A lovely traditional village pub. We received a very warm welcome from the landlord and all the staff. There is a really good selection of starters, mains and deserts on the menu. We had really good food and beverages and will be returning again in the future with family and friends.

Lovely pub with a wonderful atmosphere. The landlord could not have been more kind and accommodating. The staff were really efficient and friendly. Sadly, the meal let it down. The meat was delicious but the roast potatoes had a kind of leathery and very tough texture and I understand the fish was very dry and tasteless. From reading the reviews, it seems that the food is a little hit and miss here. As I say, lovely pub - hoping that the next time we go, the food will be a hit. Thanks for all the rest though.

Went for Sunday lunch and wow what a truly mouthwatering meal . The beef was melt in the mouth and the dessert was to die for ! I would highly recommend this place to anyone who wants superb food lovely homely atmosphere and staff that will are always happy to help .

Brilliant Service and lovely people. Nice old fashioned type building with a homely feeling - would recommend. 10/10

Who'd have thought it.....would be so disappointing. Waited an hour for dinner to arrive after the order had been taken. Crispy beer battered cod wasn't. Batter was soggy. Chips were standard frozen chips. Garden peas instead of mushy peas, and no sign of the curry sauce that was included on the menu. Creamy mushroom with broccoli spaghetti wasn't either. Pasta was dry, and overcooked. No broccoli. Not even a sniff. The dish had obviously been microwaved. Wasnt ecpecting cordon bleu, but an effort would have been good. But there was plenty of banter going on in the kitchen...sadly just not much cooking.

We were really looking forward to this meal after a 15 mile walk. However the Bengali prawn starter was something you could buy from Iceland frozen food. The main Persian chicken flatbread tasted of nothing other than the Siracha sauce it came with. The skinny fries well let’s just say MacDonalds fries are better. Seriously this is not food cooked by a chef who is capable or potentially with the budget to cook from scratch. We decided not to go go for dessert cut our losses. We really wanted this to be good but sadly it totally missed the mark.

Excellent food. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Nice atmosphere. Pretty good value for money too. Highly recommended.

Dissapointed to say the least As a local ans attending for a meeting in a large group the food was not as good as expected The persian chicken tasted nice but the flatbread was inedable and they must realise this as both meals ordered went...

As my Mum was visiting from France, booked in this tried and tested fine establishment, along with my wife and the kids. As always, the warmest of welcomes from the young lady and gent working. Various dishes, including Persian chicken, Falafal rap, burger and Cod...

We stayed in Milton Combe for 3 nights and ate here every evening. The food was top notch, cannot fault the service and the friendly staff. True, local pub which offers great food at a totally reasonable price. Sad to leave and wish this pub...

It’s good to find what I’d call an old fashion pub. No piped music, warm fires old fashioned comfort. Plus very helpful staff and excellent food

Lovely Olde Worlde pub, very cosy, good beers, good food and friendly staff. Beware though, there are two establishments relatively close to each other with the same name believe it or not!

Nice old fashion pub but well overpriced £12.45 for a pint and glass of wine Food is basic pub grub and overpriced too Not the kind of place you would visit twice unless you are extremely rich and don’t mind wasting your money

Last night I chose as a main course the hake in chowder with spicy prawns and it was a revelation - a generous fillet of fish, perfectly cooked with absolutely superb, complementary flavours. It ranks very highly amongst the best restaurant meals I have ever...

We spent a weekend in the local area with our dog and visited the pub several times during our stay. What a great pub! The food was delicious and we (including our dog) were made to feel very welcome the moment we entered. The pub...

I rarely leave reviews but this place is fabulous. My family and I popped in for a quick bite to eat after visiting Buckland Abbey. The dining areas and main bar are so quirky our son kept wanting to walk around and explore. Staff are...

Booked locally at a cottage and saw this place was a very short walk away so booked for both Saturday & Sunday evening of the bank holiday. Great relaxed service but very attentive staff. Menu had great choices - lovely steaks & Sunday roast was...

Amazingly friendly and helpful staff, beautiful food and a proper warm and welcoming pub. The hake and prawns were really tasty, would also recommend the crab. We would definitely make a return visit, thoroughly enjoyable meal!

Firstly. My advice, if like us, your first visit. Have a walk around this beautiful village, with this Inn in such a picturesque setting. The Inn is wonderful inside, old and tasteful. Lovely staff along with a decent selection of draught ales, ciders, plus great...

I love this place and have been here on many occasions. The beer is ace as is the food and the landlord is fantastic. They have a very well thought through menu, lovely beer garden and ample parking. See you again soon.

Been here twice now, discovered it by accident out walking. Staff are really friendly and welcoming, dog friendly. Great location. Vegan friendly options too on the menu. Haven't tried the food yet apart from just chips which were decent.

Visited today with walking group friends, extremely disappointed to say the least! My friends & I were looking forward to a nice meal after a very long walk, I ordered a crab & mayonnaise baguette, well to start with the baguette was a petite pain,...

Glad we found this by chance, came back again 4 another excellent meal - had to precooked the Brixham crab and glad we did. Recommended.

Lovely country pub with a real homely feel. Staff were so welcoming and friendly to chat to and the food was excellent. Sat in the bar next to the fire , which I can imagine roaring in the winter, will def be returning to this...

Food and service was amazing. After a walk on the moors we had a wonderful Sunday lunch. Dessert was delicious and the service fabulous.

Fantastic food, friendly and amazing service. Desserts were delicious. Sticky toffee pudding like no where else. Would definitely visit again if in the area

I had the best fish dish in a long time. Chargrilled hake on a bed of king prawns, mussels and mini potatoes in a chowder. The fish was so fresh and cooked to perfection. Service was good and staff were friendly and helpful. Our dog...

Three of us had booked for lunch and we were 110% delighted! Amazing experience from welcome to farewell - the service was stunning and the food choices were simply amazing - as was proved when our food arrived - everyone claiming their food to be...

Lovely old, historic pub with fantastic food. Owner was very friendly and welcoming. We had fish and chips and burger and chips. Burger was delicious and the chips were the best I’ve tasted in a long time. Batter was done beautifully. Lots of local ales...

We stayed here for 2 nights in September. Absolutely superb. Food was great. They do an amazing Irish coffee and the breakfasts prepared by a lovely lady called Fiona were really superb. Accommodation consisted of 2 rooms and one flat. We loved the fact that...

We had a lovely lunch here today, quality food and tasty drinks, and a bucolic drive through Dartmoor ponies to get here. The owner was very kind and generous helping us to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Many thanks!

Quiet at the time we visited for a late lunch, but the staff were very cheerful and vendor and the food was delicious. We'd recommend it and would go again.

My husband & I recently stayed at The Who’d Have Thought It for 5 nights for our mini honeymoon. Tucked away & nestled down narrow lanes in Milton Combe on the edge of Dartmoor, is this quaint & charming old pub which really has it...

We called here the off chance that we could get an evening meal. They found us a table and the food/service was excellent. Lovely old pub and would certainly go again.

Excellent meal for dinner. Service welcoming. Food really good. Chef accommodated when requested soft potato due to a sore mouth. Fish was so good. Many thanks

Not fine dining, but very good home cooked food. Fantastic steak, cooked just the way I asked, served with proper chips. Definitely will be returning.

Ordered Jail ales and two lamb roast dinners which were delicious. Best carrot I have ever tasted - only complaint is there was only half a carrot could of eaten a whole plate!;) really nice friendly landlord, tastefully decor and a nice beer garden out...

Milton Combe is a pretty village in rural West Devon. The pub is in the centre. You drive along steep and narrow streets to reach location. The car park is ample and safely tucked behind pub. Pub has a rusty, old world feel to it....

Visited for 3 nights in July. Lovely pub situated in the centre of the village at the bottom of a steep narrow road. It has a great atmosphere with a real country feel with good beers & wine. Staff were brilliant (Trixie, Jayden, Jo &...

Came across this on a Google search as we were walking with the dog in the area and booked ahead. Amazing food, starters were amazing, sardines and the Korean chicken wings then mains we both had the steak and ale pie with mash. No room...

Following on from review of the pub, the food is amazing. I had fish and chips with mushy peas. Batter was delicious and I don’t normally eat batter. My friend had chicken supreme which apparently was lovely. Chocolate delice was so good. Staff are friendly...

The second time we have visited the pub. Really lovely meal and service. Would recommend. Love the old pub and the food is very nice.

I visited with 4 friends on the steak night and was not disappointed. The meals were cooked perfectly and served hot and in good time. Steak night includes either rump or a venison steak with a bottle of wine for £15 each. Exceptional value for...

My boyfriend and I came here for a night away for this birthday. I booked with Matt over the phone and he said he would try and make the visit extra special for us. We had a phone call the night before confirming arrival time...

We all enjoyed a delicious lunch of tasty baguettes, bursting with flavour and ingredients. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The building itself was bursting with history and quirkiness, with interesting features around every corner.

When you see photos of a place online you fear that when you get there it might not be as nice or as welcoming as it seems. The Who'd Have Thought It Inn was as advertised and more! We stated in a deluxe room and...

We ate there twice and the fish of the day (plaice) was really historic and well presented. Sunday roast was also excellent value but the beef might have been a little rarer for my liking. Good beer on draught.

We popped in for a drink one afternoon, impressed with the pub, and the very friendly greeting and service, we returned a night later for a meal with our big family (9). Matt ( the landlord) and his team were so welcoming we felt like...

Visited for lunch. The property appeared pretty well set up to comply with Covid restrictions. The service was prompt and friendly. Food was tasty, well cooked and hot, with a reasonable level of choice. Prices were reasonable

We loved this place. It’s in a secluded area and the food was first class with great service. The strawberry and rhubarb Eton mess was memorable.

We stayed for one night at the Who’d Have Thought It Inn situated in the picturesque village of Milton Combe, Devon. The inn is a definite 5-star on all levels : Room was stunning, a real luxury finish, clean, great shower, comfy bed, spacious and dog-friendly;The bar and restaurant areas are warm and inviting (lovely fires burning), tables and comfy areas to relax and dog-friendly. There is an outdoor garden area too.Staff are amazing - so friendly and efficient;Food - YUM! We had the beef & ale pie and fish & chips for dinner followed by sticky toffee pud and a cheese plate - all were perfectly cooked/presented and great portion sizes. Cooked breakfast was perfect - one of the few places where everything on the plate was served hot.We very much look forward to our next stay.

From the Moment I walked I felt welcome, they were fairly busy with bookings so I asked if they had a spare table which Matt the Landlord arranged for me, The food was Fantastic, Roasted Red pepper soup followed by There Hand Raised Steak and...

A first visit to this place and what a find .. friendly efficient service , hot and tasty food and a lovely place . Good beer and wine as well .

We stayed in a cottage nearby and this was a perfect local. They had a wide variety of beers and wine and the food was lovely. We had 3 meals during our stay: the Sunday roast, food on their Villagers Night (great value set menu) and a meal from their main menu. The owner was really friendly and the service was great. Would highly recommend.

Had a lovely meal here last night with my husband. Friendly staff and good service. Lovely little white pug dog with a fellow diner made it even more special though! Such a sweet little dog. Glad they are dog friendly!

My wife and I stayed at The Who’d Have Thought It for four nights at the beginning of September and we can’t praise it high enough.The village is beautiful and the pub will not disappoint. Our room was clean and spacious and the food was excellent. The staff were welcoming and very friendly throughout the duration of our stay.We will definitely be coming back for another stay.

A real gem of a pub,food and service was faultless. Even if you are just calling in for a great tasting coffee it's well worth a visit.

Had another amazing meal at the who’d of thought it again tonight, the food was delicious and service excellent, thank you, will be back soon.

We ate here 3 times during our stay in yelverton. Food was delicious. They were well set up for people during this difficult time with covid.

Amazing hospitality, the most comfy bed in a beautifully decorated room, delicious dinner & breakfast, all round fabulous service - could have stayed forever!

We booked for a romantic meal and we were not disappointed, roses on arrival and attentive staff started the evening well. The food was out of this world, fresh, tasty and fragrant. I have to say it’s the best meal I have had out in a long time. I had the scallops with crispy samphire to start it was delicious and the swordfish for main with a beautiful sauce and the finally for me was the rose water Panna Cotta with poached berries. I would really recommend and we are hoping to return soon to try some more delights on the menu.

Stopped here with our large group of family and friends for an evening reunion, excellent service and food, reasonably priced in an historic pub.

We read a review in the b&b we were staying in in Yelverton and decided to give it a try one evening. It was an interesting journey to fine the pub but the weather was pretty bad. When we arrived I didn't think we would get a table as the car park was packed but the staff were great and soon we were sitting down to the best meal of out entire trip. I can't wait to go back and I've saved it on the staff nav so that I can get there quicker next time.

Great food, lovely atmosphere too, well worth a visit , after a long walk on the moors drop in for a drink or a meal .

Great overnight stay. Clean, comfortable, well equipped room. Great evening meal and breakfast. Polite,helpful,friendly staff. Will definately be back.

Very relaxed environment with impeccable service and excellent food. A very relaxing and charming pub

Haven’t been here for a number of years, but heard it had changed hands 3 weeks previously and was worth a shout. Boy was it worth it.We had 3 different ales; all of them fresh and excellent. Food was top notch; I had the mussels, stunning.Great atmosphere. I will be back and back again. Proper pub, top food great ale. Simple but hard to find these days.

Just off chance took a trip to Dartmoor & decided to stay a couple nights to explore Dartmoor & the area which is stunning & found this inn for the night ! It was fully booked the night before otherwise we would have stayed two nights.We found it was a in a beautiful little hamlet & just a delightful cosy pub with a great bar .We had a beautiful room with beams & completely cosy room with teas & coffees, on suite ! we would highly recommend & will definitely stay again in the future .We had an evening meal with great service & nice staff & friendly landlord who had only taken over about three weeks previously! Breakfast was full English & the chef was lovely & cooked every to order .Staying here was simply lovely ! Pub has two beer gardens & parking .If wanting to visit buckland abbey it's literally up the road from the beautiful pub .Top marks for the beautiful who'd have thought it inn & Malcolm the landlord ! & all the the staff who make you very welcome

Had a lovely tasty meal! The staff were friendly witch helped make it a nice relaxing evening. Thank you

Great food, home cooked, fantastic and very attentive service. I was allowed to taste the ales and lagers available before choosing one which was a great touch. Very cosy, intimate atmosphere, romantic decor, great for couples who want to have lovely evening in the great atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended!

What a find- Beautiful old world pub set in idyllic surroundings Helpful and friendly staff Really good food - steak cooked to perfection

My wife and I visited this pub and found the new landlord Mathew and his serving staff member Toby charming and very welcoming. The food was excellent and we most certainly recommend this charming 16th century pub to any one from singles to couples or family.

Nous avons trouvé ce pub par hasard lors d'une promenade dans le Devon. Accueil très aimable et chaleureux. Ambiance superbe. Menu pour tous les goûts (inclus menu végétarien), Repas copieux et vraiment excellent. Tout le monde a adoré.

We went here on a whim this afternoon with the toddler and dog, the dog and us were made extremely welcome.

Just had a very good evening meal, we had been there before and found the food to be disappointing but on hearing the pub had recently changes hands decided to return, we were greeted by very friendly staff and were all extremely pleased with the quality of the food. Not the easiest places to get to but well worth the effort.

We went here for a lunch on a Friday recently, and we had a homemade burger, fish and chips between us. The pub is lovely well decorated and in keeping with the 16th century, the staff were also lovely and great service.

Had an evening meal here. The village is very quaint. A hidden gem with a great pub. The food was tasty and the staff welcoming. It should be noted that once on the road leading to the pub it is quite steep for walking albeit not to long. Still worth a visit

Our favourite landlady and chef have moved on and the replacements (temporary?) are not up to the same standard. The kids voted it the worse Sunday roast they have ever had.

Fantastic 500 year old inn in a lovely village, visited for a meal with my wife and a friend. The staff were very friendly and the food was great. Atmosphere in the pub was good and the patrons welcoming.

The venue is very good and an atmospheric old pub. However a very long wait for a mediocre meal when the pub was almost empty...and poor quality wine . Very very disappointing.

We took my brother and his wife here for lunch. Unfortunately, as there wasn't a great deal of choice that appealed to my wife who has a very small appetite, and thought the beef a bit too rare for her taste. However, they were able to cater for my sister-in-law who is lactate intolerant. It is a lovely old 16th century inn and well worth a visit if you can manage the narrow roads into the village.

Stayed here for the Easter weekend and could not fault it. Rooms are lovely, food amazing and Olivia and Darren are simply brilliant. They will be sadly missed and are a credit to the pub. Go and visit quickly before they leave!! (Oh and have the scrambled eggs for breakfast - nicest ones I’ve ever had)!