The Real Ales are exceptional, with Real Ale clearness, very well kept and, very reasonably priced…read more If you're looking for good ales, excellent food, fast friendly and warm service in a beautiful location.... look no further.

We were a group of 13 and we had a great welcome. The fire…read morewas great after a long walk. food tasty and prompt and the Hobgoblin beer went down a treat

The previous landlord tried really hard to boost this amazing pub to recover from the damage that…read morewas quickly done by his predecessor and wife, sadly it was always going to be a challenge and the Church House Inn changed hands again in 2015. This change has brought a breath of fresh air, the welcome is again warm and friendly, the food exceptional, gone is that massive menu of countless items which were only possible with the help of a freezer and microwave, never a good combination! Now the menu is manageable and cooked to order by a more than competent chef, for the first time in a long while we see a pass with heat lamps to keep the food hot a sign of a chef who cares about his creations enough to serve them hot and fresh, he does not disappoint either it really is exceptional food, hot, fresh and well presented but more to the point it tastes amazing. The price, we'll give it a try and you decide, we think it offers fantastic value for money and is run by a team of caring professionals so it is back on our hit list "must do" places our only worry is that too many will agree and we won't just drop in but have to book. Well done all at the Church House Inn for bringing this diamond its sparkle back.

Daft really this has been one of my favourite eating pubs for at least 20 years and I have never…read moreQyped it! This is possibly the oldest inn in England, dating from 1028, however it started as a hostel to house the masons who were building the church next door. The menu is excellent and the food has never let us down. The menu is suplemented by an enormous daily specials board with the accent on fish and game. There is a good choice of real ales and some of the other fizzy stuff for people who have lost their sense of taste. The wine list is extensive and contains some really good, reasonably-priced stuff. As can be imagined in view of the age of the building, the inn has a great traditional feel. The latest landlord is a clone of his predecessors in that his welcome is warm and his patience long well Judi always changes her mind at the last minute! So on your next visit to Devon, set your satnav to this lovely old inn. It's popular, though, so I would recommend that you book.

We used this pub for the first time on are way back for the beach the staff was great the service…read morewas A++++ we are going there again tonight the gamon was one of the best i had thankyou 9/08/2013

We recently visited this pub/restaurant during our holiday. We popped in for a couple of beers to…read morecheck the place out for eating during the week ahead. We first went in the snug bar, but on the recommendation of the locals we went into the bar next door to get served and sat down at a table. About an hour later a member of staff came over to us ( may have been the landlord) and asked us to move to a smaller table. No please or thank you.We moved to stand by the bar and then had a few words with the member of staff to clarify whether we were in the restaurant or the bar ( the answer was 'bar'). Needless to say we did not return. Another couple sitting behind us moved to the outside to save any embarrassment if they were also asked to move.His attitude was a disgrace for someone in his position.Pub of the Year Ha Ha!

What a great little find! Cute place! Lovely service. Beautiful gardens. Clean bathrooms, and most…read moreimportantly, fabulous food. I wasn't expecting much, but left delighted.

From the owner: Quaint and traditional 16th century pub and restaurant on the edge of Dartmoor, offering great…read moreales, Ciders. Only 10 miles from Exeter and 15 miles from Okehampton. Only 1 minute off the A30 Devon to Cornwall road.

Stumbling and soaked I arrived at the Sportsmans Inn after a twenty mile hike and a screw up with…read moremy train times. Desperate for a room after being turned away elsewhere I was delighted to be provided for. Not only was this delightful little inn a wonderfully decorated oasis and a startling surprise considering the patriotic flags hanging outside, but the staff were friendly and the place had a lovely buzz. From the outside you'd be amazed by the interior, frankly it looks a little rough but this is what makes it a magical place for the locals. The food looked fabulous and was well priced. Being a little pooped, I headed straight to my room to sleep and dry out a sopping wet tent. In the morning I had a fine breakfast with a superbly poached egg, a rarity in the modern British breakfast. There was a great array of real ales, I tasted the lot and every one was well looked after and good tasting. As an added bonus the delightful landlady allowed me to keep my room until the train arrived that evening. I'll not forget this place, and due to the friendliness and service I will always carry it in my heart. Should I ever find myself in the area again, I'll be sure to make a return visit.

The Sportsman Inn is a lovely little pub just outside Ivybridge in Lee Mill. It has it's own…read moreprivate car park with lots of parking. It is a ok looking building and the decor inside is tasteful, it also very clean and tidy and well presented. The food is probably slightly better then you would expect from a pub, it is more a restaurant I feel then a pub. The food is lovely, it has a very nice upmarket menu which is reasonably priced, with some amazing deserts to make your mouth water. The pub comes with it's own talking parrot which is in a cage in the corner, which can be highly amusing. Downstairs there is a private room that can be hired for Functions, they regularly have good bands playing there including recently The Neil Diamond Tribute Band. They also do special promotions on there menu called the early bird where a selection of the menu is discounted if you eat before a certain time, so there truly is a meal there for every price range. A really lovely evening spent there.

Yank here. First of all, I disagree with the poster that…read moresaid this is average pub food. Maybe we just have terrible pub food in the US, but I would consider this pub food gourmet and made with love. I had their fish and chips and it was a legit entire fish fried golden brown. I subbed onion rings for fries bc I honestly couldn't stomach another "chip" in the UK. I'm tired of fried potatoes, sorry. So this entire fish was not the frozen, breaded blocks of fish you get in America. I felt my coronary arteries occluding after eating 25% of my fish and after one onion ring so I had to tap out. But not before I devoured the mushy peas- bc it's almost like mashed potatoes, except green and not potatoes. Husband had the beef shin special which was delicious and odd (I can't say I've ever had shin served in the US... it doesn't sound appetizing but it's pretty tasty). We had drinks to start and let me just say I got schooled on proper gin drinking- I'll be sure to consume my gin and tonic in a bowl, double shot gin, and plenty of ice. I had a fantastic meal. This place gets busy so make a ressie ahead of time. These country roads in Devon are a little treacherous for this California girl, but if we return I would definitely make a trip back here.

Lovely well kept English Pub! What lovely traditional Pub…read more We had great lunch there today particularly my dish of leek and bacon in cheese sauce with bread to mop it up, in a way it's a mini fondue. My husband and son both had sandwiches which were nice too. Great place!

We've been exploring all the pubs in the Kingsbridge/Dartmouth/Totnes triangle since we moved here…read moreand we rate the Crabshell in our top 10 for great food and good beer. Service is good but not exceptional.

A hidden gem in the small village of Slapton - when I think of the best pub food in England, I…read morethink of here! Another pub I've been visiting year after year when I holiday here in south Devon. The food is very traditional pub food (they do have some Indian food but I'd stick to the more old fashioned grub). Service can be a little slow, but hey, you're in a pub, with a full bar, relax and have a drink :) There's also a huge multi-floored beer garden out the back, with views of the scenic village. Inside, there are very old photos of the village, it's all very quaint :) Visit!

The best pub around. A real pub which caters for locals as well as the large campsite nearby. Well…read morekept local ales and cider. The good is brilliant too. Lovely landlady who knows everyone. Super bar staff. A gem.

This is an amazing little pub. The bar area is cluttered with nick-nacks including ships in (and…read moreout of) bottles, and an eclectic array of ornaments of a largely eccentric nature! There is even a knitting corner. The snug is covered in graffiti and in another area there is a collection of toys. Dogs and children are welcome. The food is good my ham sandwich was top notch and Judi's prawn sandwich was reported as 'excellent'. There is a separate evening menu that has a limited choice, which suggests that the quality is likely to be good. Don't expect haute cuisine but do expect good pub food, entertaining and welcoming locals, friendly bar staff and a fascinating mooch around the various bits of 'stuff' around the pub. DON'T expect to pay by card! Take cash!

My favourite pub in the whole of Devon. It's in a small village just a few minutes walk from the…read moreSouth Devon coast path and some of Devon, no make that the UK's, finest beaches. It's a bit scruffy and the decor is disctinctly quirky, but somehow manages to have the most amazing atmosphere. For warm day's there's outside seating, there's a good range of real ales and they serve hearty portions of reasonably priced food. In the summer they often have bands playing in the music room next door.

Over priced, under sauced…read more TM is set in a beautiful location in Devon, complete with roaming wildlife, outside seating, a few squashy arm chairs, and a large chessboard. Hooray! However, the food just isn't up to scratch- often over cooked meat, a dash of pretentiousness, and poor coffee. You can get better, much better, closer by. If you like a good selection of ales (chin, chin) or want somewhere to take nan for a fair roast on Sunday, you've found somewhere she'll love. Just don't expect to find the feeling mutual.

Great atmosphere, style, ambiance and space. Nice walk outside round the pond. A few more sofas…read moreinside and it would be even better.