Local Pubs and Restaurants

Devon has lots of lovely old pubs to visit for a quick lunch or a great evening meal out here are just a few of Our favourites which have been researched extensively !

Duke Of York Pub - Iddelsleigh Tel 01837 810253

This great old pub, dating back to 16th Century, has a bar with dining area, along with a separate non smoking restaurant. Food is served here everyday from 11:00am till 10:00pm, and is ideal for that pub supper when you return late from a day out. Food is home made from local produce, with portions to fill even the hungriest of guests. This pub regularly features on television and is well renowned by chefs and visitors alike. Top TV Chef and presenter Rick Stein recently featured it in his food series as an example of what an English pub should be like. There is always a good range of real ales, beers and wines available for any occasion. Highly Recommended Local Pub.

The Kings Arms Pub - Winkleigh Tel 01837 83384

This pub is in the centre of Winkleigh village and has a very good reputation. There is one bar with adjacent dinning areas and also a non smoking restaurant with a fascinating sunken well in the floor. As featured in "The Good Pub Guide", run by Chris and Julia, this place has a lot of local history, and its nice to have such a thriving pub just a couple of miles away. Local real ales and ciders are always available along with a good range of beers and wines. Freshly prepared local produce as available on the menu, with a selection of dishes to suit all tastes. Do remember to ask for a small portion if you are not feeling too hungry, they are very happy to oblige. Food is served all day 11:00am till 9:30 pm Mon-Sat, 12:00noon-9:00pm Sunday Highly Recommended Local Pub

The White Hart Bar and Grill - North Tawton Tel 01837 82473

If you feel like a change from the old style Devon pub to a more contemporary style, then the White Hart is just for you. Newly refurbished to a very high standard, this pub provides lovely food with a good range of beers and wines. In a separate room at the rear of the pub is a dedicated entertainment room with Large screen TV for all the best in SKY Sports and a large pool table. whilst out side there is a sheltered garden for those summer days. One of our favourites local pubs... www.whitehartbarandgrill.co.uk

The Old Court House - Chulmleigh Tel 01769 580045

Paddy and Sam run their historic thatched country Inn which dates back to 1633. Charles I stayed there in 1634 on his first tour of the West Country in a wheeled carriage. The Old Court House has been recently restored by them to provide a small traditional Devon Inn that's well worth visiting. This Inn has one main bar with a non smoking restaurant at the rear. Fresh food is prepared from local produce, with a nice choice on the menu and specials available each day. Don't forget to ask to see the history of the renovation. Fascinating and great value !

The New Inn - Sampford Courtenay - 01837 82247

Now under new management, this pub has a large open fireplace in the main bar, with seating to lounge and relax after a long walk. Bar food and a non smoking restaurant are available from 12:00-2:30 and 6:00-9:00. Good beer and wine is always available, as is a friendly welcome. There is a large beer garden to the rear for those long summer afternoons and nights with an interesting small village to walk round.  Great for both summer and winter

George Hotel Restaurant - Hatherleigh Tel 01837 810454

The two bars and the main dining room abound with original oak paneling and the blackened beams, whether choosing from the a la carte menu, savouring a bar snack or enjoying cream tea, guests will experience Devon's finest produce. The a la carte menu is constantly changing and features Cornish seafood, prime local beef and fresh garden vegetables, all prepared and served with the greatest care. On the bar menu traditional choices like steak and ale pie appear next to vegetarian choices, such as spinach, mushroom and cheese roulades.

If you fancy going a little further how about trying one of these:-

Bearslake Inn - Sourton- Dartmoor 01837 861334

This thatched Inn has been here since 1600, but has been lovingly restored in the last couple of years by its current owners. Meals are served all day in the main bar and the Snug with the non smoking restaurant. Open from 12:00- 2:30 and 6:00 - 10:00        7 days a week. Very handy for trips to Dartmoor. www.bearslakeinn.com

Situated in the heart of Devonshire countryside. The Devonshire Dumpling is decorated to a very high standard, with open fireplaces and a warm and cosy inviting atmosphere. The Dumpling is well known for its quality food and service. Two of the dining rooms are non smoking, and there is a good selection of wines, larger's, and Real Ales. Situated conveniently on the A377 half way from Exeter to Winkleigh just out side Copplestone, www.devonshiredumpling.com

TheNew Inn Coleford - 01363 84242

This is a charming thirteenth century thatched free house, which resides in the sleepy conservation village of Coleford, deep in the heart of the mid-Devon countryside. Situated off the main outside Crediton. An ideal pup to drop into when going to or coming from Exeter for the day. www.thenewinncoleford.co.uk

Half Moon Inn, Sheepwash - 01409 231376

The Half Moon Inn is well known, not just for the fishing but for the quality of its beers, well stocked bar and wine cellar, with wines from around the world to suit most palates. A magnificent log fire is a focal point in colder weather and the unique village inn atmosphere creates an ideal setting for our guests to meet informally and mix with the local people. www.halfmoonsheepwash.co.uk