The Court Farm Inn was formerly a farmhouse, originally built in the 16th century, and the manorial farm for the Abbots of Horton and then Sherborne. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII it was sold and by 1541 was known as Court Farm. It was extended in 1721 by the Quaker, James Tuckett, according to the plaque above the entrance. It replaced the Tradesman’s Arms in South View, now a private house, which closed in October 1973. The beamed lounge with exposed stone walls has a long bar and stone floor and is mainly used by diners. To the right of the porched entrance is the bar, the main area of which is dominated by a pool table and, beyond is a small 'snug' with its own serving area. An upper room is available for private functions. This pub often appears in the GBG. There is bus stop adjacent to the carpark entrance - last bus to Totnes 16.50 and Newton Abbot 17.40.

Ashburton Conservative Club is a members social club offering a variety of facilities and regular events, all in a cosy and very comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. It is the only venue in Ashburton to have its own full size snooker table. Free wifi for our members and their bone fide guests. Annual subs £20.

A good selection of local real ales is served at this 24-bedroom roadside hotel on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park and the town of Ashburton. There is a friendly, comfortable atmosphere in the oak-beamed bar and restaurant area which, in winter, has a welcoming log fire. Good-quality local food is served all day every day. The location makes it an ideal base for walkers, cyclists and canoeists, and rooms are available for meetings. Ashton Still cider is sold. Winner of 2020 South West Wedding Awards.

The oldest pub in Ashburton, built in 1130 to house the workers of St. Andrews Church (opposite the inn) and has remained an inn since that date although it was originally known as the Church House Inn. Behind the bar in what was the old fireplace can be seen the large original millstones and this area houses a granite shelf for the serving of the gravity fed ales. It is reputed that Sir Francis Drake was a regular drinker at the inn on his journeys to London as was Sir Walter Raleigh. Raleigh was arrested at the Exeter Inn and imprisoned in the Tower of London on 19th July 1603, accused of plotting against the king. There are seated drinking areas either side of the entrance hallway in the main bar, which is L-shaped, rustic and wood-panelled. There are smaller seated areas at the rear. Lovely flagstone floored corridor leads to a secluded walled garden outside at the back. A local of real Cider and Perry is on sale. This pub consistently features in the GBG.

Originally a coaching inn, it has a single room L-shaped bar area with a separate dining area and an interior that is traditional black timber beams, nooks, stone painted and half timber panelled walls and two welcoming log burners. The beer garden, with its sheltered smokers retreat, is accessed from the rear of the premises via a footbridge over the river Ashburn. The menu is simple traditional British pub classics at affordable prices. Tenants left during the lockdown and a temporary manager has taken over on 23rd July

Part of the Sharpham Estate until 1940, the name Durant Arms dates back to around 1865 when it changed following a philanthropic refurbishment of the estate cottages and pub by Richard Durant the Lord of the Manor. It is a small traditional, family run 18th century inn with wood burning fires and slate floors, offering en-suite and B & B accommodation and a restaurant serving local produce. Dogs welcome in rooms. The pub is close to Sharpham Vineyard and the River Dart and only three miles from Totnes. Open on Bank Holiday Mondays but closed the day after. On the South Devon national cycle route No. 28 and The Dart Valley scenic walking trail from Totnes. Well behaved children welcomed until 9pm.

On the South West Coast Path and but a few minutes walk from South Devons premier surfing beach of Bantham, this cosy and comfortable village pub has a old maritime theme - with its bar having been constructed from a small boat's hull. The Sloop stays open all day, every day during the summer holiday season.

On the South West Coast Path, this small fishing village of Beesands is in Start Bay on the opposite side of the road to the beach. Beesands is locally renowned for its crabbing industry. The Cricket first opened it doors in 1867 and is actually formed from 3 fishermen's cottages, one of which is now the restaurant. With its light wood floors and cream panelling the pub now has a bright modern feel. The menu is extensive, and obviously includes locally caught seafood. Open all day during the summer season. Refurbished early 2017. Awarded South West Pub of the Year 2019

The inn was originally a 'Change Coaching House', providing a change of horses for coaches and carriages on the old turnpike road, where food and a bed for the night was also available. It has been recently fully refurbished and today it is more of an eatery than a pub, with a lounge bar area. The internal dining areas lead through to a dining conservatory and out to a tabled terrace at the side. Booking is recommended for dining inside. Bed and breakfast is available. Also, there is a licensed caravan touring park at the rear of the premises beside the River Lemon which will open soon.

16th century inn, hotel and restaurant just off the A381 between Newton Abbot and Teignmouth in the village of Bishopsteignton overlooking the Teign estuary that was refurbished in 2016. A welcoming atmosphere with historic features such as original fireplaces, beams and a gallery landing. A comfortable bar and restaurant along with 3 conference rooms and 12 en-suite bedrooms. A good range of snacks and main meals are freshly prepared and served in the bar/conservatory and restaurant.

Barn and former store adjacent to the Red Rock Brewery that was converted in 2013 into a bar. It serves a range of Red Rock beers on handpump, Sandford Orchards cider along with Red Rock Craft Pilsner and Porter on tap. In winter the log burning stove will keep you warm while in summer they've a patio and pleasant garden outside with great views of Dartmoor. They have a popular acoustic open mike night on Thursdays.

A Best Western Golfing & Spa Hotel set in pleasant countryside between Dartmouth and Totnes. The Bar and Bistro welcomes bookings from the general public and benefits from views over the golf course.

Situated on the A3122 between Totnes and Dartmouth, this large roadhouse style pub is set back from the road on a bend. The interior is furnished traditionally and there is a lovely open fire, wood beams and half panelled walls. Close to the bar are two massive granite pillars running up through the room, which are thought to be ancient agricultural rollers. A terrace and beer garden has lovely views over the gentle Devon hills. The garden includes a children's play area. They open slightly longer hours in school holidays.

The site has recently been redeveloped. The new detached restaurant and bar has 40 covers and a small bar area. It faces south and is glass fronted optimising the amazing views across Bolbery Down towards the sea. There is also be additional seating outside. All food is locally sourced and cooked and presented to the highest of standards. The South West Coast Path is a short distance away.

Traditional cosy town pub. 16th-century Grade II listed building with oak beams and flagstone floor. The garden is a small orchard with old farming implements. New landlords took over in Oct over 2017 and they now do bar meals and cheeses on Sundays.

Situated in the beautifully refurbished Old Town Hall (built in 1866 and grade two listed) at the top of the town which is home to the Dartmoor Whisky Distillery this bar is only open on Saturdays and occasional special music events at the moment, but there are plans to add a kitchen and extend the opening hours. There are tours of the distillery available at weekends. Bottled Beers from Breweries such as Red Rock, Barnabys, Otter & Hanlons are available

Built of granite from Haytor in the 1870's in a lush woodland garden setting, this family owned country house hotel was a boys boarding school between 1879 and 1909, once Bovey Tracey Grammar School and is on the B3387 from Bovey to Haytor and Widdecombe-in-the-Moor. The hotel bar is housed in what was the old school gym. The room is light and well furnished presenting a stately yet cosy atmosphere. There is an interesting set of black & white photographs of school teachers, familiar to viewers of 'Carry On' and St Trinians films. All the accommodation is en-suite and includes rooms with four poster beds, together with dog friendly rooms in the Woodland Wing, that open out onto a patio. A Chess club is held here 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

High above the valley floor, this 17th-century inn has panoramic views of the surrounding hills from the pubs gardens. With its stone walls, beamed ceilings and ingelnook fireplace, this is a gem of a pub, for not only do they serve good ales, great food and traditional cider from various Devon and Somerset producers, but it also houses the village shop! There are four handpumps on the bar that are fully employed and in excess of 15 Real Ciders. This pub frequently appears in the GBG and was South Devon Pub of the Year in 2015 and 2018. There is always something on at the Bridford, so why not check their website.

Unspoilt two bar pub who's stone floor was the original market place. Both darts and pool are played. Completely refurbished 2020, no real ale now. This pub has an unspoilt décor, with the entrance area having an ancient stone floor that was once the original village's market place, and now housing a pool table. A small lounge is often used card games and darts matches, with the main bar being on a raised area towards the back of the building.

Re-opened April 2019 following an extensive refurbishment by Punch Taverns. Formerly the Bolton Hotel, the Birdcage occupies a prominent town centre position on the corner of New Road and Bolton Street with entrances from both. Inside is a large L-shaped room combining eating and drinking areas where families and dogs are made welcome. Three handpumps dispense real ales. There is also a wide range of keg beers and ciders, bottled beers and ciders together with a selection of wines and spirits. There is an extensive menu, including stone baked pizzas.

A modern clubhouse on the edge of Brixham with limited opening. Available for private functions. Non club members may need to sign in.

Founded in 1937, the clubroom was a sail loft, and was converted some years ago into the bar with panoramic views over the busy working harbour, the new fish quay development, the breakwater and the coastlines of Torbay and Lime Bay.

The pub is a substantial building within a residential area and the interior is four interlinked rooms with a central bar. The decor is wood panelling and thick, natural stone walls and one of the rooms houses a pool table. It is a friendly family run local which puts on events such as quiz and open mic nights and themed evenings (e.g.70’s nights). A terraced garden has seating for 90-100 and a large lawn. On Sunday there is a carvery. In the summer months food will be available every day, and the pub will be open from 12:00 Monday to Thursday.

This hotel that has been family run for the past fourteen years has 29 en-suite rooms, some of them having 4 poster-beds, some having seaviews and others with balconies. The hotel's bar is next door and is named after Ernie Lister, a fisherman of famous World War exploits. His story can be read in the folder at the bar. Meals are served 12-2.30 and 6-9.30, and include freshly caught fish and chips and local mussels with chunky home made bread. A great pub, live entertainment, good beer, excellent food, in a relaxed warm atmosphere.

Single bar pub, adjacent to a car park and close to the main bus stops. It has a brick fireplace with a cast iron stove, fixed fabric upholstered bench seating, pool table, dart board, juke box, and several small flat screen TV's. At the front of the room are three large circular tables formed from cut down barrels.

A 17th-century sail-loft became a pub in the 1850's and has recently had a sympathetic refurbishment. The bar has beamed ceilings and slate floor with a wood burning stove, and entry is from a tiny alley leading to the harbour. The upper floor with entry from the road is a comfortable seating/dining area. Serviced by www.brixhamexpress.com ferry, see website for times. Note that the pub is closed Mon-Wed during the winter.

A sympathetic development by the St Austell Brewery of the old Fish Market building on the harbourside, which has also previously been used as both a cold store and net store. Upstairs is a restaurant for more formal dining, while downstairs there is a bar with a patio area overlooking the harbour, where bar meals are available. Sandwiches and snacks are available 12-5. The premises are disabled friendly for both access and toilet facilities.

An end terrace back-street local, single bar pub which is off the beaten track from the tourist centre of town, but is well worth finding as it frequently appears in the GBG. It always has one real ale at a discounted price. They serve a good Sunday lunch and a Monday meal deal, eg. chilli or bangers and mash and pint.. Good friendly community boozer with live music on Saturdays and other events through the week. South Devon CAMRA Pub of the Year winner 2014 and 2016.

Refurbished in a modern style and overlooking the harbour, this is a single bar pub with seating outside. A recent visitor reports: two real ales and two bag in a box cide

This is a typical example of a 1970s two bar housing estate pub. This particular popular pub is community orientated and driven. Good value food daily from 12-3 and 5-8.

This is an attractive pub that is nestled in the valley of the River Hem, not far off the A381. It is the home of the '2in1' pie. Cooked to order, it is an earthenware bowl half filled with a selected ingredient from the menu with the other half being creamy cauliflower cheese,and topped with short crust pastry. It is brought to your table on a wooden board.

In a beautiful setting next to the River Dart within Dartmoor National Park, close to the famous Buckfast Abbey. It has an outside terrace with seating and views overlooking the river, including glimpses of the abbey. Inside, the warm and welcoming oak-panelled bar is spacious, with traditional furniture and a wooden floor. The large dining room serves an excellent range of food and there any many visitor attractions within close vicinity of the pub. Accommodation is available.

Just off the A38 on the A384, this pub, hotel and restaurant dates from the 19th century, and has a comfortable interior with wooden floors, light oak beams, leather chairs and sofas, together with real fires and a relaxing atmosphere, having been fully refurbished in 2016. It has a very pleasant outdoor floral drinking and alfresco dining terrace, from which there are views between the trees of the river Dart. It is close to both Buckfastleigh railway station on the South Devon Steam Railway, and to Buckfast Abbey.

Recently reopened as a freehouse after refurbishment following purchase from Admiral Taverns. There is a small public bar at the front of the pub, with a larger lounge at the rear. It has comfortable seating and a beer garden at rear.

This pub was formerly called the Bullers Arms and reopened as the Chagford Inn in Summer 2014. The light, airy informal main bar area has plenty of seating including a comfortable sofa where you can enjoy drinks or food from the lunch or dinner menus. 1 local ale is available. A wood burner is lit in the winter months. There's also a separate dining room, and pleasant terrace garden. New licencees took over July 2019.

16th-century inn in the centre of the town, on a site that archives reveal there had been an inn well before this time. The rear of the first floor of the building was once a Crowner Court, now known as a Coroners Court. The bar has a large open fireplace and is comfortably furnished with bench and booth seating. At the rear of the bar there is a separate dining room, again with an open fireplace. From there a passage way leads to a pretty walled garden with plenty of seating and a smoker's shelter.

Historical hotel, originally a 13th-century manor house it became an inn around two centuries later and was called the the Black Swan. It is now owned by the St Austell Brewery, recently having been refurbished into a 5-star inn with boutique bedrooms. It has a stunning granite facade, thatched roof, inglenook fireplaces, massive oak beams, a courtyard patio and fourposter beds in certain rooms. Food is served throughout the day from 8am.

The Open Arms has re-opened in April 2016 under the new name of The Bear & Blacksmith after a complete refurbishment including a brand new kitchen. The new name relates to a time when the last dancing bear was kept in the village, when it died its paws were on show in the local blacksmith's forge. The menu features fish and seafood from the shores surrounding the pub, as well as a selection of Devon meat sourced and butchered from their own farm plus local beef from Slapton A multi-award winning pub for its food. Otter Brewery's Ale, Amber or Bright also often appear.;

Lovely old 12th-century thatched pub in the centre of this tranquil Teign Valley village, that abounds with thatched properties. A warm welcome and comfortable interior with warming wood burner in the winter months and pleasant beer garden to enjoy in the summer. New tenants in January 2021 during Lockdown 3

A pub since 1807 it frequently features in the GBG. The current landlord has been in residence since 1994. Originally the Plymouth Inn, it changed its name to the Bishop Lacy in 1961. Edmund Lacey being Bishop of Exeter 1420-1455, is reputed to have been responsible for bringing the first fresh water supply to the town. This two bar pub has a magnificent fireplace complete with meat hooks for hanging hams in the public bar. The Saloon is more food orientated, but both benefit from the ebullient landlady who clearly enjoys life surrounded by witches in the public bar. House dog is Sambuca who welcomes other hounds and well behaved children. As well as lunchtime and evening meals, there are also take-aways available 8am to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm. Operates as the village Take-Away - menu on website

The first records of the pub are from 1830, when it was called the 'Maltsters', as it had both a malt and brewhouse. By 1835 it had changed its name to the Globe. An hotel in name only, it is a town pub with road frontage, having one L-shaped bar, but no other rooms.

On the corner of Fore Street and Clifford Street, and opposite the town's War Memorial, the earliest records of this pub are for 1798, when John Tucket was a 'victualler', at the premises. This is a convivial single bar pub, with a fish and chip shop opposite its side entrance. On entering the premises, there is a pool table to your left and a window seat to your right. The bar has a large open fireplace, which has an equally large woodburner within it. There is a raised area at the left hand rear of the bar area, which is used as a stage when there is live music. There are several more small tables and stools around the bar area, one of which is a window seat.

Grade ll* Listed Building with thatched roof, thought to have been built as a Devon Longhouse, and dating from the mid 1600s. The pub-restaurant is so called as it is in the Bovey Basin, which has been a ball clay mining and exporting area for many years. The pub is essentially on two levels, the bar on the higher and carvery on lower. It has timber beamed ceilings, stone floors, and open fireplaces within exposed stone wall. At the front of the building there is a pleasant tiered floral beer garden.

A Grade ll Listed Building that began life as a Rest Home for Benedictine monks. Many of the pubs great beams and stone walls are reputed to part of the original 13th-century structure. It has a large accommodating bar, five dining areas, two function rooms, and a pleasant bench tabled patio. A carvery is available Wed to Sat evenings and Sun lunchtimes.

Golf Course and Country Club General public are allowed in for a drink at the bar. Only members can play golf

Adjacent to Churston Station on the Dartmouth Steam Railway, it was originally built as the Railway Hotel, when Churston was the junction of the GWR, for the then branch line to Brixham. It has also been called the Churston Links, and was also once the club house for the nearby Golf Club. With its modern and airy decor, it is now more of a small hotel/restaurant than a pub, and as such, is a very popular spot for dining.

Large thatched pub with beautiful gardens set in the heart of picturesque Cockington Village, on the the outskirts of Torquay. The pub was designed by the famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and has been refurbished back to the style of the created in 1936. Comfortable with plenty of rooms and lots of good food.

Attractive and welcoming cottage-style thatched pub tucked away in Coffinswell. There is an emphasis on serving good food - indeed, the pub has its own herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle. The minimum of two real ales change constantly. Closed Mon, with meals available 12-2 and 7-9 the rest of the week.

On the Templer Way and the banks of the river Teign, between Newton Abbot and Shaldon, this dining pub affords excellent views of the estuary and lower Haldon moor from its patios and conservatory. It has a large comfortable bar area, with planked timber and slate floors, together with a large open log fireplace. It has a separate dining room which is fully glazed on two elevations, and has a trendy log fire-pit.

Recently refurbished traditional Devon village pub with Yorkshire hospitality.

Reputed to have been built in the reign of Edward II, The Cott is one of the oldest thatched inns in Britain and has been a hostelry since around 1320. It was originally three cottages that were bought by Johannes Cott who converted it to inn as a staging post for shepherds and their sheep on route to the ancient port of Totnes. Set in this peaceful village, yet only 5 minutes from Totnes, the pubs interior is exposed black oak beams and timbers, white painted stone walls and open fireplaces. At the front of the pub there is a car park and a pretty floral garden, with picnic bench seating. 'Top British Pub 2019' in The Great British Pub awards.

Set within 25 acres of magnificent Grade ll listed gardens within the Dartington Estate, the White Hart is part of a Social Enterprise Charity, which includes a fifty bed hotel and theatre, all set around a medieval courtyard. Being part of the original hall, this bar/restaurant, has high ceilings and dark oak beams.

1620 the year two sailing ships, The Mayflower & Speedwell, left Dartmouth for faraway shores with t​he first settlers to cross the Atlantic. Just off the south embankment river front, Bar 1620 is housed in the original post office sorting office, It is a mecca for all things cocktail, spirit, wine & beer related, also serving ice cold lagers, IPA’s and cider on keg, along with a selection of ​bottled craft beers from around the world. The bar is available for private functions. A regular house DJ plus live music, funk, jazz, an eclectic mix.

A small, privately owned, townhouse hotel right in the centre of Dartmouth with smart, contemporary furnishings and an unstuffy atmosphere. There are three open plan ground floor rooms, each has a different atmosphere to suit different moods.

A 'pop up' bar, open during the summer months, offering al fresco drinks and light lunches from the vintage ‘Cloud Nine’ bus. Situated in the waterfront garden of the Dart Marina Hotel & Spa, usually open from April until end of September, months and times vary depending on the weather.

Built in 1896 this town centre club is a well maintained, friendly community orientated club. Pre-booked parties can be catered for.

A fine clubhouse with spectacular views of the river and its mouth. Dartmouth Yacht Club welcomes members, visiting boat owners, guests, families and dogs on leads to the clubhouse. Facilities include hot showers, free wireless internet, on-line weather forecasts, hot and cold food most lunchtimes and evenings throughout the season.

A large three roomed pub adjacent to the Higher Ferry, that's interior decor is mainly wood panelling, and has an extensive fish orientated menu. There is an outdoor bench tabled drinking area at the front of the pub, together with a roof terrace that has excellent views over the river Dart.

A one-roomed bar, part of the Enterprise portfolio, re-opened in 2016 following extensive refurbishment. The bar consists of a drinking area and an eating area. The function room (seats 22) is upstairs as are the toilets. Re-opened after lockdown with new Licensees from 25th July 2020

A Dartmouth landmark on the edge of the boat float, this hotel has two bars, a restaurant and twenty five en-suite rooms. The Harbour Bar is contemporary and has live music every Thursday, while the Galleon is traditional and cosy, with oak panelling and wooden beams. There is a pub like feel to the latter and it is popular with both locals and visitors alike. Superb locally sourced food has earned this hotel an excellent reputation. Ales from Devon and Cornwall are always available. Sold to St. Austell Brewery in February 2020.

Refurbished in 2019, a popular locals pub that has a vibrant atmosphere. It takes its name from the Seale family, who were first recorded as merchants in Jersey, and who moved to town in 1720. Sir John Henry Seale was once the the MP for the town, and was also responsible for the purchased cannons to defend the estuary in the Napoleonic era. The cannons can still be seen at Bayards Cove. Bed & Breakfast available. New manager August 2020

Built in the 17th century, it occupies a lovely position overlooking Coronation Park and the River Dart, it was originally constucted to service merchants, craftsmen, masters and crews engaged on the then adjacent quay. It now has luxury Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Pizza menu available from 6pm (not Tues or Sun)

A one roomed, double fronted shop premises, aimed at the younger drinker. Real ale is now being tried using one or two pins on the bar although availability will depend on demand particularly during the winter months.

In the same village as HMP Channings Wood, and only a mile-and-a-quarter from Dornafield caravan and campsite, this picturesque 14th-century pub and eating house, with its beamed ceilings and stone walls, is situated adjacent to the Green. It is one of the few pubs that still has a newspaper for its customers to peruse or in a certain regulars case, do the crossword. It holds quiz nights and a regular Thursday folk music evening. Their food is generally fresh, seasonal and locally sourced. New Licensees September 2018 Breakfasts available 8 to 10 Saturday & Sunday

The FBI as it is known locally, is on the banks of the River Dart with stunning 180 degree views across the river. It was the west bank side of a car ferry that ran until the early sixties, from the Greenway Quay side of the river, which is close to Greenway house, once the home of Agatha Christie. Foot ferries still ply the river from Greenway, the Quay, Totnes and Dartmouth in the summer season. It is one of the few pubs in the areas thats interior has not been subjected to modernisation. Meals are usually served all day from noon to 9pm during the summer season.

A stone built inn at the heart of the village, the pub has many features including an impressive stone fireplace in the dining room, which is furnished with lovely old wardrobes to hold linens and cutlery. The stone-flagged bar area is cosy with scrubbed tables, exposed beams and an open fireplace. Outside is a spacious beer garden. The pub has restricted opening hours in the winter, but is open all week in the summer. As well as having a very popular restaurant they also offer Fish & Chip takeaways. Open Bank Holiday Mondays.

Highly regarded 500 year old smugglers inn located on the village green attracting birdwatchers and coastal walkers, the pub boasts a cluttered and quirky maritime themed interior. Gravity beers are racked behind the bar; home cooked locally sourced food is served. Children and dogs are welcome and have their own menus! Occasional live music events are held in a hall adjoining the pub. Children's games are available as is knitting for adults.

Close to the head of the Frogmore Creek, it is accessible by car, bus or boat. First licensed in 1857, the building is of stone with timber beams, an ingelnook fireplace with log burner, oak floors, and old settles. There are also settees and an assortment of other furniture. Leading off from the bar, there is a separate games room with both a pool table and dartboard. At the rear of the pub there is a terrace and garden, which is used for alfresco dining in the warmer months. Summer hours 12-11 daily.

Purpose built in the 19th century to replace a cider house that had been closed, this substantial stone building houses spacious accommodation, which includes a function room, two bars and a dining area, with food being served 12-2.30 and 6-9. The car park was once a cattle market.

Brewers Fayre and Premier Inn that is in the centre of Goodrington beach and adjacent to Quaywest Water Park. It has a bar area separate from the restaurant, together a patio which has heating and lighting that can be used for alfresco dining. The original building was constructed in 1800 by the Admiralty as a Naval Hospital for the Napoleonic wars and was subsequently used as both a private house and convent before becoming a hotel.

Old cosy and comfortable road side single bar pub with plenty of seating in the bar area plus a separate dining room, situated on the A381 halfway between Totnes and both Dartmouth and Kingsbridge. It is so called as there has been a hostelry on this site for many centuries, the current inn having been built in 1874, following the destruction of the previous premises by fire. En-suite accommodation available plus large fenced beer garden and car park.

13th-century heavily oak beamed inn with thick stone walls, wooden settles and old pews. It was originally constructed to house the masons who build the adjacent village church. Other interesting architectural features are timber screen wall between the bar and function room, which reputedly dates from the late 13th century, and a small 17th-century window that is tucked away by the inglenook fireplace. The pub has a comprehensive menu, with a reputation for serving good quality food.

On the edge of Dartmoor, this timber beamed and flagstone floored 18th-century inn has several cosy rooms for drinking and dining. Some have log fireplaces or wood burners, sturdy old furnishings, settles, prints, photographs of Dartmoor scenes and paintings. It was originally built by George Templer of Stover to serve his cottages built as Haytor Buildings to house the quarrymen working at nearby Haytor granite quarries. From this quarry came the granite blocks for the construction of London Bridge (1824-1831) and other famous buildings. Traditional cider is normally available - however, in its occasional absence, a guest ale is available in lieu. In addition to their 9 rooms, they also offer a self-catering holiday cottage, which is next door to the Inn. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large garden. Known as Early Mist, it sleeps up to 8 guests on three spacious and characterful floors.

This reputedly haunted 16th-century freehouse is situated close to the south-eastern edge of the Dartmoor National Park, in the small village of Hennock. It is situated high above the Teign Valley. From the pub's back dining room, there are spectacular views over the valley and across to the Haldon Moors. Their 2 guest ales are usually from local breweries, and they also sell one cider. The public bar is at the front of the pub, and has a lovely wood burning stove in the winter months. The lounge is comfortable and cosy with settees and arm chairs, and leads to a dining room. Food is available every evening except Monday, when the pub is closed. Lunchtime meals are available Tues to Sat from March. Dogs are welcome in the bar and children are welcome until 8.30pm. Under new ownership Jan 2018. Sept 2019. Dining Room and cellar refurbs now completed. On-site brewery planned. Opening times are extended between Easter and September. Opening times for Autumn/Winter period: Closed Mon; Tuesday-Friday,4.30-11pm. Saturday & Sunday, 12 Noon-11pm.

Beach style two-roomed café bar situated just 50 yards from the beach. They offer a little bit of everything with a good choice of ales, both on tap and bottled. Also food from sandwiches and pizzas to locally sourced fish dishes and steaks.

Renamed and refurbished in 2019. Real ale no longer available.

Nestled in the centre of the ancient Saxon village, below Lower Haldon Moor is this thatched 17th-century cosy single bar inn. Internally there is an open fireplace, a flagstone floor and beamed ceiling. A previous Licensee was a great admirer of Admiral Nelson and naval memorabilia of that age can be seen adorning the pub, including a manequin in a naval ratings attire of the time of the Battle of Trafalgar. There is a small covered patio at the rear of the pub, with further tables across the road, at the side of the carpark. For the the energetic, it is possible to get to the pub by bus - take either the 46 or X64 to Ideford Dip on the A380 and, it is then a pleasant 20 minutes stroll through the lanes to the pub.

Located within the 3 star Ilsington Country House Hotel, owned and run by the Hassell Family since 1998, it combines rustic charm with contemporary touches. Awarded two AA rosettes for food, numerous awards for the Spa and recognised in publications such as the Good Hotel Guide. There are far reaching views across the countryside from the patio and gardens.

This golf course and country club has excellent restaurant facilities that are open to the public.

In the centre of the village with a bus stop outside, this locals pub serves its real ales on either handpump or gravity. It has both a lounge and public bar, together with the 'Gun Room' -restaurant/function room. At the rear of the premises there is a large car park, together with a patio with seating, a sheltered smoking area and lawned beer garden.

Just a 600 yard stroll from the town centre, the Crabshell is gloriously situated on the quayside with stunning views over the Salcombe estuary. It has a wide and varied menu, seafood being a speciality, and its waterside patio is a perfect place for al fresco dining.

200-year-old hostelry at the top of the town, that has been run by the same licensees since the early 1990s, and is well known locally for its simple home cooked meals. It is a single bar pub with a separate dining area and pleasant courtyard garden, that includes a covered smoker's retreat. Occasional mini beer festivals are held.

Popular locals pub that shows a broad range of major sporting events. There's a pool table and dart board.

Friendly family orientated members club, situated in Western Backway, just off lower Fore Street in Kingsbridge.

Light and airy bar with bar and conservatory restaurant with a contemporary feel. Change of licensee, Matthew & Laura Croxford left on 3 March 2021

This pub/restaurant, just off the A380 as you approach Kingskerswell from Newton Abbot, was previously a listed farmhouse. The restaurant specialises in locally sourced fresh food. Externally it has a large car park and a patio area with 3 bench tables outside the main entrance. There is also a large garden with further bench tables, which is accessed to the right, through the bar and restaurant.

On the A380, at the southern end of the village, this spacious Buccaneer Inns pub is popular with with locals for its daily carverys. Its name is derived from the fact that 40 years ago, there was a Greyhound Stadium on the opposite side of the road. It has a large carpark and a very pleasant garden at the rear, with around a dozen varying size tables, together with a childrens play area. Food is served 12-2.30 and 6-9.30

This freehouse is a single bar pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and is very much a locals pub, having changed little in the past 40 years. In the 19th-century, the pub is recorded as being a 'Beerhouse' owned by William Mortimore, who also owned the village's brewery and 9 other pubs. There is a car park to the left of the premises, together with a pretty garden at the rear. In the canopied area leading to the garden, you can practice your Table Football skills. There are three handpumps on the bar with a rotation of approximately 12 differing ales from mainly South-west breweries such as Dartmoor, Exmoor, Hunters and Teignworthy, to name just a few. Traditional ciders from Bridge Farm and / or Thatchers are also available. Although they don't do food, they boast 27 different types of crisps!

In the old part of the village, beside the mill stream, this family run pub has beamed ceilings, both painted and timber panelled walls and an old stone fireplace, that now has a woodburner within. Outside it has both tables at the front of the property, and in a pleasant flowered garden at the rear, which also houses a sheltered smoking area. Thursday is Curry Night and there is a Sunday carvery. Taken over by local couple Ryan & Gemma in partnership with Chicken Hospitality in December 2018, the pub is firmly at the heart of the community. Ryan has been a head chef & manager for many years at local establishments and alongside Gemma, also a hospitality veteran. Bank Holiday Mondays open all day 12pm-9pm.

New Beefeater with adjacacent 60 room Premier Inn, built on part of the car park of Newton Abbot Racecourse and opened in January 2012. Not only handy for National Hunt meetings, but also as a holiday base for touring South Devon and Dartmoor. Bus stops nearby offer services into Newton Abbot and Totnes, and to Chudleigh, Teignmouth, Dawlish and Exeter.

This club has lots going on with 2 snooker tables, 2 lane skittle alley for hire, pool team and 2 darts teams looking for new members.

This pub/restaurant is on the northern bank of the Teign estuary, with views down the river to Teignmouth. The pub draws its name from 'taking passage', a ferry plyed across the river from here. The original inn still stands, but is now only used for functions and music evenings.Today's pub is a modern 'build on' to the old skittle alley and storage building on the opposite side of the carpark. The majority of the buliding is given over to dining, with only a small 'snug bar' comprising of 5 stools at the bar, seating with two tables and a dartboard. Externally there is a canopied patio, together with bench tables on the grass beside the river bank. The house ale is 'Passage Boat Bitter', from the Otter Brewery. The inn is part of the Passage House Hotel, which is 100 yards back up the lane.

Originally a petrol station and transport cafe on the old A380, this spacious and friendly St. Austell Brewery pub has a long bar, log fires, restaurant and function room. Externally it has a large car park and both patio and garden areas, together with a children's play area. Under new management since September 2018, the landlord is focusing on the food side of the business and the menu features an everyday carvery, plus a range of home-cooked, popular pub classic dishes. There is a discount of 20% on food for Over 55s Mondays to Fridays.

Tucked away beside the church and very close to the Dartmouth Steam Railway terminal, this 15th-century pub is a focus for the village and has a welcoming atmosphere. A dining room that leads off from the horseshoe shaped bar has beautiful views from the window table and the outside patio of the River Dart and Dartmouth. Log fires and nautical memorabilia add to its charm. The pub has a growing reputation for its food, particularly local caught fish. A minimum of four beers are available in winter, more in summer. During the peak season the pub is open until 11pm seven days a week. The pub was refurbished and a new landlord took over January 2018. December 2018 pub is currently being managed by Heavitree following the departure of the previous licensee. New Licensees have now taken over.

A most friendly, small, cosy and comfortable pub in the lanes between Ashburton, Buckfastleigh and Staverton, that has a very good reputation for its home cooked meals, which comprise meats and poultry that are mainly locally reared where possible, together with mostly locally grown vegetables. It has pleasant decking area with picnic tables at the front of the premises, with a car park on the opposite side of the road. Re-opened in April 2018 after refurbishment.

A popular and traditional roadside Devon pub with log burners. Tastefully renovated by current new owners. Plenty of tables and seating. Bar open all day, everyday. A freehouse with local real ales including Dartmoor, Teignworthy and Hunters breweries. Three or four ales on tap. Good award winning food with a reputation of the place to eat. During summer months on weekdays food is available until 3pm at lunchtime and from 5pm during the evening. Best locally sourced ingredients from land to sea. Good home cooked dishes with a varied menu and special offers on weekdays. Outside seating and B&B available.

Originally a farmhouse, it was bought by William Mortimore in 1862 for furtherance of the sale of his own beers, Mortimore being the owner of the a brewery in Kingskerswell. Re-opened 11th May, 2017, under new ownership after a complete refurbishment. Changed hands in 2020

Popular village pub in the centre of the village. A very traditional feel about the pub. The food is popular with daily specials and they also offer a separate take away pizza, curry, burger and fish and chip menu Tuesday to Sunday. Food is served every day in peak summer season. Under new management from July 2020

Thatched and dating from the 15th-century, this friendly family run pub is in the centre of the village, near the village cross and opposite the Parish Church. It has a traditional snug bar, with beams, granite flooring and a log fire in winter. To the rear - formerly the old railway station waiting room - is a light and airy dining area, leading to a cottage garden which is ideal for alfresco dining in the warmer months. There are also bench table seats in the floral garden at the front of the pub.

Locally known as the 'Lizzie', parts of this pub-restaurant date from the 16th-century. Originally a two bar pub, it has been tastefully altered into a light, L-shaped bar covering the two now adjoining rooms. In what was originally the public bar, the old painted stone and timber panelled walls are adorned with photographs and prints of 'F1' racing cars. Externally there is a floral beer garden with a covered smokers retreat and a large car park. Although no real ciders are available on draught, bottled ciders from Reddaways farm in the village and Milltop Orchard in Combeinteignhead are on offer.

Located in a quiet area just above Maidencombe Beach and on the South West Coast Path this destination food pub serves Hall & Woodhouse Badger beers and real cider. The pub dates back to the 16th century and was originally called Rose Cottage, a house with tea rooms. The pub has an designated dining area with attractive gardens that are used for both dining and drinking. The pub was severely damaged by fire on 5th September 2019 and was closed for several months. It has now been sold by Hall and Woodhouse, refurbished and reopened in August 2020 as a free house. The garden was refurbished in early 2021

A major refurbishment a couple of years ago has now turned this old pub into more of a pub/restaurant, serving a good mix of home cooked pub grub and fine cuisine. The main bar/restaurant area has a wood burner, whilst the smaller cosy bar has a blazing open fire in winter. The Old Inn closes on Mondays out of season but in the holiday season is open all day, every day from 9am.

Spacious local village inn with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Located within Dartmoor National Park, the pub has a large open-plan, L-shaped bar with plenty of seating, including alcoves. There is a separate long dining room, which can also be used for functions. It has a selection of local real ales on offer and has frequently featured in the GBG. There is a book exchange scheme in operation. Sam’s Cider is sold. Accommodation available.

Delightful 15th-century Grade ll listed pub that overlooks the village cricket field. It was the first pub in Devon to be listed in the Michelin Pub Guide. The interior comprises five areas: the Public Bar, Dining Room, Sanctuary, Oven Room and Gallery Restaurant. It features beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and a open fireplace with inset log burner. Outside there is a large and sunny terraced garden.

Historically the building was used as a court house and meeting house, but today this popular village pub is well known for its steaks served in the evenings. One real ale is available from Timothy Taylor brewery with an additional guest ale on Friday and Saturday evenings.

In the centre of the town, the inn is reputed to have a family of ghosts living within its walls. Its single bar has rustic charm mixed with modernity - settles and tables, stools at the bar counter, together with sofas and wood burners. Its two spacious dining rooms have flagstone floors, coupled with a Mediterranean style courtyard garden. Food is available lunchtime and evenings although only a pizza menu is available on Sunday and Monday evenings. This pub is an ongoing project for its owners, and it is hoped provide accommodation in the not too distant future.

A Grade 2 listed building dating back to 1639, this 3-star hotel on the crossroads in the centre of the town, was previously an 'old posting house'. It has a single bar snug with 3 handpumps, an open fireplace and 5 tables. To the rear of the snug is the old courtyard, with its arched entrance. Here, there are parasolled bench tables, together with a bench either side of the arch. The hotel's website is regularly updated with a list of the ales currently available.

Bar and nightclub open 7 days a week from early evening through until 2am. You can hire their function room, 'the Lounge,' for free for wedding receptions, birthday parties etc.

Forde Hall is a members club A Family and Social club with a large and newly refurbished function room for hire. Skittles teams, darts teams, live bands A fully stocked members bar open to new members all year round! Now offer one changing real ale.

A 1960s purpose built pub, it has a single long bar area with a separate dining room, pleasant terrace beer garden and a large car park at the rear. The pub holds regular events, including beer and cider festivals, usually with local bands playing in the evening. Regular beers are augmented from breweries in the South West, in particular, Teignworthy and Dartmoor. Serving the local village, it is easily accessible on the No.70 bus from Newton Abbot town centre, with a half hourly daily service until 18:30 and hourly on Sundays and evenings, with the last bus back into town at 23:16 from Gaze Hill.

Spacious town centre pub, with an old feel to it. Lots of low beams, exposed brickwork, bare wooden floors and other features add a certain amount of charm to its character. Although there is constant backgroud music, it is not over obtrusive. The pub was built as the Bradley Hotel in 1864, and retains a lot of characterful original features. It is the towns premier music venue, and has a function room on the first floor (the Bradley Suite) and a very pleasant decked/part sheltered beer garden. Breakfasts are available everyday.

This 17th-century Grade II listed building has a rubble-stone and timber facade, and is thought to have originally been two separate cottages. It has a single L-shaped bar over two rooms, with an open fireplaces in each, timber beams, dark wood panelling and both exposed and painted stone walls. There is a separate pool room at the rear of the premises, and a dart board in the main bar area.

American style one room bar with sparse furniture but one corner has soft sofa and armchairs with old doors decorating the walls and ceiling. Plenty of room inside and outside. Food is dominated by burgers and steaks. Quiz night and open mic nights alternate Wednesdays.

A roomy and slightly old fashioned members only club with lots of pub amusements, skittles, pool, darts and cards. All real ales are from localish breweries. Open to all by invitation.

One of the few remaining true Cider Houses in the country, and a past winner of CAMRA Cider Pub of the Year. The furniture is hard wooden seating and tables.The bar front is made out of old barrels. There's a choice of 7 Ciders, plus guests, also Perries and a large variety of Fruit Wines. Bar snacks are available. The clientele is varied and the entertainment is conversation!! A must visit if you are in the area. Changed hnds in February 2020.

Adjacent to the Railway Station, this is the town's only brewpub - 'Platform 5 Brewing' serves a range of beers from the brewery. Often some of the regular beers are substituted for seasonal specials. The brewery is located in the yard at the back of the pub. This single bar pub contains memorabilia of the 'age of steam', paintings, photographs, models, books and old gas lights (converted to electricity). At the front of the pub there is a covered pavement area, with four tables with chairs.

This recently refurbished two bar pub was built in 1864. The lounge bar to the left of its entrance is carpeted with an upholstered window seat and table, 5 stools at the bar and three tables with chairs. The bar to the left has a raised area in front of the window with a table and chairs - these being removed when the area is used as a stage for live music etc.There is a juke box, pool table and dartboard. Through the french windows is a pleasant patio area with 8 bench tables, three of which are under a canopy with patio heater. The food on offer is Marie's Homemade Devonshire pasties.

With its thick stone walls, parts of this Grade ll Listed building date from the latter part of 17th century, and it is adjacent to the towns cattle market, hence the sculptured animal heads on the the pubs flank wall. It's U-shaped bar counter covers what was originally three seperate rooms, now partially open plan, save that the right hand room has had only its door removed, creating a quieter 'snug' area. Internally, there are a couple of gaming machines, a quiz machine, two pool tables and a juke box, with a covered outside smokers area. Traditional Thatchers cider is drawn by handpump.

A members club in the heart of Newton Abbot featuring a long, oblong-shaped room with the bar and seating at one end, and a games area at the other. Skittles, pool and darts are played. There is occasionally live music on a Saturday evening. One changing real ale is always on.

A modern cafe bar, the interior decor is fairly dark but there are plenty of outside tables. Overlooks Newton Abbot's historic clock tower.

Old coaching inn that retains its beamed ceilings, now a single room bar with a pool table in the left hand area of the pub. Tuesday night is open mic night.

Thatched Dartmoor inn situated in this idyllic village with its ancient parish church and tree lined village green. The pub has a 15th-century arched door frame, oak doors, low ceilings with beams, open fireplaces and a grandfather clock built into a wall. Although the pub had a serious fire in January 2016, it has been rebuilt, and re-opened in December 2017. Beers are served straight from the cask.

Traditional dining pub that is housed in a 15th-century building that was originally a barn. It has a long bar with a seperate restaurant, although food (including nibbles and lite bites) is available in the bar. Recently redecorated, it has comfy chairs throughout. There is also a spacious garden for alfresco dining in the warmer months. The Blagdon Inn is part of Devon Hills Holiday Park in Paignton,

Currently the only real ale pub on Preston sands seafront. It has a small car parking area adjacent to its beer garden, together with a canopied patio with wooden benches. A light and bright pub on two levels with the higher level having a kitchen and dining area, and the main bar area on the lower, which also has a pool table, dartboard and a couple of plasma screens. Closes Wednesdays in the winter.

Historically the London Inn, the building is late 18th-century and Grade ll listed with a ground floor interior consisting of three rooms that have been altered to create a single bar pub. It has a brick fireplace with cast iron grate, a couple of beer barrels used as tables, upholstered wooden settles etc, together with both a pool table and dartboard. An interesting collection of old cigarette cards adorn the walls. Popular live music venue.

CAMRA Heritage Pub that is a traditional large back street community pub, where both darts and pool are played. It has three separate bars, Public, Lounge and a Snug. At the rear of the premises is a quiet walled patio garden/smokers retreat, with bench tables.

Just ten minute gentle stroll from the pier and beach, this large pub overlooks the harbour. It has two bars with pool tables and darts, together with a function area. There is also a roof terrace that affords very good views of the harbour, beach and across the bay to Torquay. Refurbished July 2020

Located on the seafront within the 'Vue' (Apollo) multiplex cinema and next to the children's Geoplay Park, this large open plan food led pub is on two levels. It has a few fake beams, open fireplaces, plasma screens with rolling news and large plate glass windows. On the upper level there is a roof terrace with tables and chairs, providing views over the green and beach. Ceased serving Real Ale after Summer 2017.

Directly opposite the Vue multiplex cinema on the seafront, this recently refurbished pub has a large beer garden and childrens play area. Up the steps to the entrance are two adjacent bar areas, the left hand room essentially being the main bar and kitchen/dining area, whilst the the large right hand room has a seperate bar, stage and dance floor. Food is served up to 9pm in the summer. Pub and carvery with a huge dessert menu.

This community oriented pub has a well-deserved reputation for the fine quality and extensive range of local/national real ales and ciders boasting up to 12 handpumps. The décor is of a traditional style, wood clad with various alcoves, with a covered/heated smoker’s patio to the rear. There is a theme around Isaac Merritt Singer, the inventor of the Singer Sewing Machine, it also boasts many interesting pictures distributed around the building including some vintage shots of its hometown – Paignton. The pub is situated towards the edge of town, only minutes from the train/bus stations and is family friendly. It’s disabled friendly for both access and the toilets with free Wi-Fi available.

This pub is so called as it is just down the road from Paignton Zoo. A real family friendly pub with a pleasant spacious interior. Food is served all day and a Sunday carvery is served from 12 to 4. There are multiple Sports screens capable of showing 3 different events.

Ye Olde Roundham Club is a private members club in New Street primarily used by members of the RAOB. New members are made very welcome.

Named after Peter ll, Duke of Oldenburg 1853-1900, it is said that there is evidence that an inn has existed on this site since 1688. It is a medium sized single room back street pub that has a traditional interior, together with a small enclosed picnic tabled patio area.

Members only club but it can be hired by non-members for functions.

Built in 1870, Steartfield House, as it was known, it was the private residence of Washington Singer, one of the sons of Isaac Singer of the sewing machine fame. The house was one of only a handful on Paignton’s seafront and was set in its own substantial grounds. In 1925, the property was sold. At this time, the large extension was added and the building became The Palace Hotel. Intended to be Paignton’s premier hotel, it became the social hub of the town. During the Second World War, HM Government requisitioned The Palace for the Canadian Armed Forces. There are pictures in the Washington Bar showing the hotel at this time. Trust Houses bought The Palace Hotel in 1950, and retained it until 1990 when, as Forte Hotels, the company was broken up and its many hotels sold off. After another company who kept it for ten years bought the Palace in 2001, the Palace was passed into its current ownership, since when it has benefited from an on-going programme of significant refurbishment and upgrading.

Long deep bar with an eclectic mix of customers with several TV screens tuned to sports channels. It's handy for the railway and bus stations.

Former hotel that is now part of the 'Sizzling Pubs' brand selling food all day, including various 'meal deals' that make the reasonably priced food even cheaper. Breakfast is available from 9am to noon Friday to Sunday. It has an open plan interior with a single bar counter, the left hand area of the room being comparable with a public bar with pool table, dart board and flat screen TV. The right hand side is essentially for diners. Recently had renovation work done throughout.

A late Victorian property that was once two guesthouses, situated half way between the railway station and the beach. It is now a Wetherspoons, and opened in 2010. It is essentially one large room on two levels with adequate comfortable seating and dark wood panelling, with the usual offering of framed local history and people. It has a tabled pavement area at the front of the premises, together with a small decking area overlooking a park at the rear.

Built some sixty plus years ago, this pub/retaurant is in the Goodrington area of the town, on the main road to Brixham and about 300 metres walk from the beach. In the holiday season it is the 'local' for visitors staying in the Holiday Parks nearby. The main bar is furnished for diners, with the pool table area having comfortable arm chairs. At the rear of the premises is a patio sun terrace. The pub is fully accessable to wheelchair users, complete with a dedicated disabled toilet. Slightly longer summer opening hours from 18th March; open 10am to 11pm, food served 11am to 10pm.

A 700 year old Grade ll listed pretty roadside pub, on the main road between Ashburton and Princetown. There are two small rooms other than the bar, one being a cosy dining room and the other having a huge table that seats 12. It has oak panelling and old beams throughout, and there is a large bullet hole that is reputedly made by a Roundhead's musket. It is said the the devil once visited this pub, on his way to Widdecombe-in-the-Moor, to collect souls. The pub's opening hours are extended in the Summer months to 11-11 Monday to Saturday.

A Grade II listed 16th-century free house situated in a small village near Totnes has bags of 'old-worlde' charm. The friendly pub has two real fires and serves good quality food in its recently refurbished restaurant. Jail Ale is a regular beer; often alongside another Dartmoor beer and one guest beer. Bulkamore's prize winning cider is produced just 1 mile from the pub. The pub has a beer garden and large car park. They make fresh Pizzas in a real wood burning, outdoor pizza oven most Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, weather permitting. They can be eaten in or taken away.

Grade 2 listed building dating from 1749, that is a Palmers Brewery house. This waterside location provides superb views over the estuary to East Portlemouth and, in consequence, the patio can be very busy during fine weather.

A town centre pub with a main bar that maintains a traditional feel about it. The Miltons operate a seafood restaurant and wine merchant in Salcombe and previously ran an Ei Publican Partnerships site in the town for many years. A recent refurbishment features a revamped bar and terrace and a new kitchen. The upstairs restaurant has a terrace and offers locally sourced seafood, while the downstairs restaurant and bar will focus on traditional pub classics.

Situated in the middle of Salcombe, and with many awards from prestigious bodies, this pub and its staff are welcoming and friendly. The slate floored bar has low beams and a huge log fire, with a traditionally furnished restaurant downstairs and a bright and modern restaurant upstairs. The pub is extremely popular for food. Outside at the back the large terraced garden has a children’s play area, while dogs are welcome in the pub and have their own menu.

On the edge of Dartmoor, this pub reopened after it was bought by four locals who drank at the pub prior to its demise. It was renovated and updated, and has an L-shaped main bar with plenty of seating in a long alcove to one side, with a conservatory open to the pub at the other. There is a friendly atmosphere, and good local food is served together with local Thompstones cider. One of the guest beers is from Hunter’s. Accommodation is available. Opening hours are extended in the summer and are generally midday to midnight on bank holidays.

A self catering holiday park situated alongside the River Teign. Open March to November Non-residents are welcome to enjoy the Boathouse Restaurant and Day Passes are available for the indoor heated swimming pool and Breakers Club

Description: Situated in the centre of a pretty coastal village, this 18th-century pub has an attractive modern interior and warming log fire in winter. The low level area at the rear leads out onto a sunny, decked patio. The pub changed ownership in June 2017, and the new landlord runs it as a continental style cafe/bar during the day and pub at night, serving a changing choice of 3 real ales. Good coffee, cakes and snacks are available through the week, and a small restaurant menu is currently on offer Fri, Sat & Sun lunchtime and on jazz nights. Booking for meals is essential on jazz nights.

Located opposite the bowling green and close to the beach in the quaint estuary side village of Shaldon, it is a well established pub offering a quiet, relaxed and informal atmosphere popular with locals and visitors alike. 3 local ales feature with a comfortable bar area with stools, seating and a sofa. Also includes the recent addition of the Sail Loft Boutique. Accessible by foot ferry across the river from Teignmouth. With other pubs in close proximity the London Inn makes an ideal lunch stop when visiting the area. On street parking is limited.

Situated in the centre of the village, the club offers two or three real ales and a real cider at very reasonable prices, and often appears in the GBG. The single bar area has comfortable seating and is home to snooker, darts and euchre teams. At the hub of the community, it hosts charity raising events, wakes and private parties. Live music features regularly and includes open-mic nights. Televised rugby is also popular. CAMRA members welcome with current membership card.

Splendid 14th Century village pub deep in the South Hams countryside only half mile from Slapton beach boasting flower filled garden in summer with patios at rear and open fire in the winter. WWII evacuation photographs adorn the walls depicting local life and history. An extensive menu is available with daily specials, chef is known for his home-made pies, in winter, Sunday roasts are popular (booking advisable). A takeaway food service is available. Children and dogs are also very welcome.

A traditional Devon village pub, parts of which date back to medieval times, and features a large inglenook fireplace. It has a cosy and genuine welcoming atmosphere. It includes 4 B&B en-suite rooms and attached to the pub is the 'Stables' which serves breakfasts and snacks in the mornings.

Village-centre pub on the edge of Dartmoor. The wood-panelled, L-shaped bar is surrounded by a large open-plan area with plenty of seating. At the rear a restaurant serves good-quality food, and a new function room can be found upstairs, which is available for meetings. Recently reopened as a Café, Bar and Rooms with outside terrace area after a couple of years.

Situated in the picturesque village of South Pool, most of this 17th-century pub's trade in the summer comes from walkers and boaters using the tidal South Pool Creek. The courtyard is covered by a canopy, and Aylesbury ducks swim by the rear terrace. Re-opened on 29th July 2020 with a new management team The house beer is IPA from Red Rock Brewery

Idyllic, traditional 15th-century Devon inn set in the beautiful Dart Valley, just three & a half miles from Totnes. The public bar is rustic and quintessential old coaching inn, with the lounge bar having a log fire in winter and also being used used by those who would rather dine less formally than in the restaurant. There is also a conservatory, patio garden with al fresco dining in the warmer months, and a small tabled patio at the front of the pub. A new licensee reopened the pub in August 2019

Tucked away opposite the village church, on the South West Coastal Path and half a mile from Blackpool Sands, there has been a building on the site since the 12th Century. There is a cosy bar, a focus for the village, featuring a large log burning open fire. The bar, adjacent restaurant and kitchen were refurbished in 2018. The background music is subdued, there are no gaming machines or TV screens, except for Six Nations rugby. Local legend suggests there is a tunnel underneath the floor to the nearby beach and, some say, a ghost. One photo is of three landlords of the Green Dragon. They are L to R: Peter Crowther 1992-2018; Alan Jones current; Steve Hele Late 1980s to early 1990s; The garden benefited from landscaping in April 2021 and the addition of an outside bar.

A pleasant, family run hotel set right on the South West Coast Path and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the hotel is close to Dartmouth in one direction and Blackpool Sands, the villages of Slapton and Torcross, and Slapton Ley Nature Reserve in the other. Open to non-residents No real ale but usually a selection of Bays bottled beers.

The Castle has an interesting past that only a few of the older locals know. It was a Vicarage, Nightclub, hospital in the Great War and then as most of the South coast a Holding base during second war. This cheerful local pub has recently changed hands. Various music and food speciality nights, such as Fish & Fizz, are advertised on their Facebook page and a loyalty card is offered to regulars. There is an excellent beer garden with wonderful views. Please note that the pub is closed Mon lunchtimes.

This 13th-century thatched pub, with its black timber beams, inglenook fireplaces, thick stone walls with upholstered window seats, old timber settles, and upholstered benches, was built by the Church to offer food and rest to the weary traveller. It has a separate restaurant area with a quality menu, using locally sourced produce. At the rear of the pub, over the stream is a pleasant beer garden and adjacent car park. The pub opens earlier on Thurs and Fri at 10:30 for the sale of coffee, and for breakfast from 9am on Saturdays.

Attractive pub/restaurant in the middle of the village, adjacent to the village church and close to the bus route. The current landlady took over in October 2018. It was completely refurbished and reopened in May 2019 with a new layout featuring Oak floors and furniture. The pub is adjacent to the village community field which has a children's play area. Meal times may vary in winter. The Church House Inn is a sister pub to the Cricket Inn in nearby Beesands.

Tucked away just off the the main coastal road and by the village green, this traditional, turn of the 14th-century, friendly pub is very welcoming. Black beams, bar stools, and small tables and chairs resting in alcoves greet you. A wood-burning stove keeps customers warm in winter. Blackboard menus focusing on local produce show daily specials and desserts which can be enjoyed in the separate restaurant. May be open all day at weekends during the holiday season. May close a little earlier on quiet winter nights.

A two level grade II listed pub, with roomy bar on road side with wooden floors. Steps to half floor lead to a balcony with lovely views over the sea and large garden with seating. Good sea views from the garden and handy for the South West Coast Path. Reopened, as a free house,on 16th October 2020 following a long closure. It is now a community pub run by the village. South Hams DC have granted a further 5 year ACV New kiddies play area completed in early 2021

Grade II listed building in the town's Teign Street Conservation area, and opposite the entrance to the docks. It has previously been voted South Devon CAMRA Town Pub of the Year. It is the town's premier Real Ale Pub with eight hand pumps, six of which are dedicated to constantly varying beers. Two pumps serve varying traditional ciders from Ashbridge, Sandford Orchards and Westons, etc. At the side and rear of the premises is an excellent outdoor drinking area. Generally a quiet pub, although it does have a jukebox and pool table.

Pleasant and friendly town centre pub with 5 rooms available. Quiet and relaxing, having retained it's 1960's/70's decor. Food on Thursday evenings needs to be booked in advance and Sunday roasts are available 12-3pm. The rear garden is a pleasant surprise.

Wetherspoon pub that opened for business on 21 July 2015. The building was purpose built as a supermarket in the 1970s. Previous to that it was the site of Sidney Croydon’s Printing and Publishing Works. He also owned the steam laundry next door and Henrietta Paddon worked in the steam laundry in the early 1900s. In 1925, her husband teamed up with Commander EG Martin to win the first 600-mile Fastnet Race in the gaff-rigged pilot cutter Jolie Brise. She is the only vessel to have won the race three times. Prior to opening as a Wetherspoon the building underwent a complete refurbishment and the rear was rebuilt. An extensive range of real ale and craft beers are available along with a whole host of other drinks. Food is available throughout the day and evening from and there's a pleasant outdoor seating area on the first floor.

Friendly town centre pub between the railway station and the seafront and very near the bus bays. It has unusual etched table tops and a hidden garden with a canopy covered area for smokers. Quiz night is Monday and live music every Saturday. Bar snacks and rolls are available and there is a Sunday roast 12-3pm.

A friendly local situated on the New Quay beach. It is alongside the historic New Quay, which was built in 1821 to tranship granite carried by the Hay Tor granite tramway, Stover Canal and Teign estuary, to ships, for building works in London (London Bridge being one) and elsewhere. The pub, previously called the Newfoundland Fishery, dates from the 17th century. It is open all day, with open mic night on Tuesdays and live bands usually on Fridays & Saturdays.

Located down a side street just off the main sea front. The Ship has an outside drinking area backing onto the back beach overlooking the estuary towards Shaldon, with views west towards Haytor on Dartmoor. The start/end of the Templar Way, linking Haytor with Shaldon and Teignmouth is marked by a stone adjacent to the outside drinking area. Many a happy hour can be spent here watching dogs on the beach and boats bobbing about on the river. The back beach also plays host to several music events throughout the year including an annual music festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. The pub has a good mix of locals and tourists, and can get busy at times. They host a pub quiz every Thursday evening. The staff are friendly and helpful. Bar snacks/meals are available at lunchtimes and evenings, and there is also an upstairs restaurant.

Situated in an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and alongside the stunning coastline of Bigbury Bay Thurlestone has a large modern looking clubhouse. As well as golf there are numerous grass tennis courts.

13th-century inn and hotel opposite the classic village church, it is part thatched and Grade II listed. It has inglenook fireplaces, bread oven and gleaming horse brasses, creating an atmosphere of complete tranquility. Winter Hours: 2.30-10.30 Mon-Fri; Midday-10.30 Sat & Sun

The inn dates back to the 14th century, when it was known as the Fisherman's Arms. Family run for 40 years, it is in a fantastic setting between Slapton Ley and the beach and renowned for its extensive fresh fish menu. Outside seating area with great sea views. Opening times can vary so it is worth checking on their website before you visit.

Friendly and vibrant pub that is just off the harbour front and opposite the clock-tower, that was previously the Royal Vic Hotel. Arranged on three levels with the lower having a stage at one end and the other two with bars and the upper also having a pool table. There is a 'house parrot' who sometimes is let out to fly around. The gents toilet is dominated by testosterone-loaded pictures of semi naked women!

Pub and restaurant on Babbacombe Downs that won the Daily Mirror 'Pub Garden of the Year' for 2013, and has also won 'Torbay in Bloom' awards for 2012, 2013 and 2014. Comfortably furnished and carpeted throughout, its varied menu provides both reasonable priced snacks and meals from jacket potatoes through to rib eye steaks. Monday is quiz night and live music on Saturdays, with details published on their website.

Modern bar in the centre of town. Times given are for in season. May close by 8pm out of season.

A 4 star, recently refurbished hotel close to Torbay with Spa and Beauty facilities

Torquay United’s own sports bar, home to Torquay United’s new brew, BRYN 1899. Live music, events and various drinks & food promotions throughout the week. Torquay United AFC have secured the help of Teignmouth-based brewers Red Rock, who kindly invited former Gull Jim McNichol along to make his own signature brew named after Police dog Bryn (Bryn 1899 Ale)

Situated on Belgrave Road, just a short walk from the beach and in the middle of the main bed and breakfast district in Torquay. A busy, family friendly pub offering a wide selection of meals until late and four real ales from the Marstons range. They have a pleasant beer garden. A quiz night is held on Thursdays.

Called the Castle, as it does look some what like one, it is decorated in a heraldic theme with suits of armour, swords and shields. All beers and food are £2:50.

Friendly and welcoming one bar pub in the heart of the town and elevated above the main street, with a small drinking and smoking area outside. Tuesdays are 'open mike' night and Sundays live music. Some interesting galvanised old advertising signs (Craven 'A' and Aladdin Pink) are on view. Although dogs are welcome, please check first as the landlord also has a dog. One of the few outlets in Torquay serving real cider.

This town centre pub is tucked away in the old part of Torquay, close to the Clock tower and harbour front. A sports pub offering live sports on four TV screen and concentrates on wet sales only. There is live music on Friday and Saturday, and they hold themed evenings once a month.

Very pleasant traditional spacious pub in an unspoilt old building that is set in the Shiphay housing area and popular with locals. Wide and varied choice menu, including local specialities, all cooked to order using local produce and, with all meat and fish locally sourced, large portions and reasonably priced. No gaming machines or 'piped muzac', but both darts and euchre are played.

Traditional town pub

Single room pub located on the main road. A very popular venue for televised sports. Comfortable seating.

Less than 5 minutes walk from Torquay harbour, the Griffin Bar is situated in the basement of the Yardley Manor Hotel. The walls were actually the foundations for Torquay Winter Gardens built in 1878. It wasn't successful and, believe it or not, the whole building was shipped by barge to Great Yarmouth and is still in use today! Fortunately they left the foundations and you can admire these while you enjoy the real ales and wines in the Griffin bar. The hotel was refurbished in 2020 in an art deco style as a tribute to Agatha Christie who was born in Torquay.

Large modern estate pub dating from the first half of the last century,with attractive décor including some interesting stained glass screens. It has a medium sized lounge, together with a large public bar that has pool tables, gaming and quiz machines, flat screen TVs, and a jukebox. Thursday is Quiz night and karaoke is on Fridays. They offer a guest beer from the Caledonian Brewery.

An atmospheric pub located in a hidden location close to the marina popular with tourists & locals. The low beamed quirky interior boasts a large restaurant serving a variety of foods for all tastes. The narrow passageway with seating and adorned with flowers provides a perfect location for an al fresco drinking area. Reputed to be Torquay’s oldest pub, around 1540, the pub is a real haven for real ale drinkers.

No real ale - reported August 2019

Traditional pub on corner site with large ornate bar & separate restaurant. Kents is a family friendly pub situated in Wellswood, a leafy suburb about one mile from the centre of Torquay & one third mile from the world famous Kents Cavern. Kents has a first class restaurant serving food throughout lunchtimes & evenings. Four regional real ales plus one guest always available and additionally over 30 gins are permanently stocked. Four regular beers are offered in the holiday season.

Comfortable roadside pub with separate eating area and L-shaped bar. The Masons Arms is a great community local that serves fantastic pub food in a large restaurant area that is separate to the public bar. It has a very extensive menu choice offering something for all tastes and demands. The pub is located on the main road through Babbacombe towards the famous Devon seaside resort of Torbay.

Very popular harbour side café-bar by day and restaurant and live music venue by night. Two real ales are available from the local Bays brewery. Breakfasts are available from opening. Very varied and comprehensive menu from light bites, cream teas, to pizzas and a full restaurant menu. Al fresco dining is available overlooking the harbour. One of the few bars in Torbay that hosts live music every night from around 9.30pm to midnight.

Originally a typical 1960s-build roadside pub, with a large function room. Re-opened by Greene King after extensive refurbishment, as the Old Engine House Pub and Carvery on 30th July 2018 Friendly and helpful staff, traditional GK Carvery and full menu, separate Sports Bar and plenty of parking.

Restaurant and bar situated adjacent to Torquay’s marina, with spectacular views out to the Bay

A proper old fashioned pub at the top end of Union Street, where locals excel in banter and fun, the interior is furnished with wooden settles, leather sofas and small stools, with drinking shelves in corners. It is one of the few pubs in the central part of town, to have a beer garden and smoking area.

Popular bar with a large beer garden. Two real ales are served from Bays Brewery along with Hunts cider on draught. Fresh pizzas, burgers and fajitas are popular food options. Separate veggie, vegan and gluten free menus are available. Live music 5 nights a week. Discounts offered to NHS and Evolve Gym.

Irish pub with live music at the weekends and bank holidays. No real ale or food available.

Irish karaoke bar, set on the Harbour side with a traditional feel and run with a good old fashioned atmosphere where everyone is a friend.

Members Social Club

This modern bar is situated on the harbourside with one of the best views in Torquay. An large opening bay window provides attractive seating overlooking the harbour, together with pavement-side seating. The multi-level premises serves food all day and roast dinner on Sundays. There is a Pirate themed dance floor where discos are held on Fridays and Saturdays. Extended into what was the Cavern on the Quay next door in 2021

A traditional and friendly local, very close to Plainmoor, home of Torquay FC.

Built on the site of the old Palm Court Hotel, this new sea front bar has excellent views across Torbay. It has one lovely high ceilinged space, with natural light that shows off an eccentric décor. The outside has more modern seating on a terrace surrounded by palm trees.

Purpose built large family friendly restaurant that serves the nearby housing estate and the Willows shopping complex. Open all day with their standard menu and carvery, together with their 'unlimited' breakfasts available until 11.30am. Plenty of seating, unobtrusive background music, gaming machines, pool table and, a pleasant outdoor drinking area. Helpful welcoming and friendly staff.

Popular sports bar and grill with regular live music and karaoke

Named after the famous scientist, the pub is 100 yards over the bridge over the River Dart in Bridgetown. An excellent example of an old-school community local. Pub teams, live music, quiz, culinary and theme nights all feature in this friendly hostelry. Three or more beer/cider festivals are held each year and the Albert is also home to the Bridgetown Brewery and has a cosy beer garden at the rear of the pub with views of the River Dart. Well worth a visit to this welcoming pub.

At the top of the town, past The Narrows, this listed building was originally owned by the Starkey Knight and Ford brewery, prior to having been swallowed up by 'Whitbread' in the 1960s. Geetie Singh-Watson was awarded an MBE for her services to the organic pub trade and founded the Duke of Cambridge Organic Pub in London 20 years ago. The Bull is her 4th organic pub. Geetie's Philosophy: Always buying organic, ethical produce and products; consistently values driven and always honest about the way in which we trade. Both real ales and KeyKegs are dispensed through taps situated on the wall behind the bar.

On the corner of Fore Street and Station Road in the heart of Totnes, this building has a pretty curved curved glass and timber window frontage at ground floor level. Internally, a staircase essentially cuts the bar into two sections with the right hand area having the feel of a lounge and the right, with its pool table and dartboard, has more of a public bar atmosphere. This family friendly pub has recently been refurbished and offers an excellent range of quality food along with en-suite accommodation.

A cosy Cafe/Bar & Pie Restaurant on two floors. Pies are handmade on the premises daily using a family technique and recipe. The venue is available for private hire. Although mostly a restaurant, there is a bar and drinkers are welcome.

Near the top of the high street, this restaurant, wine bar and cafe is named after the Fleetwood Mac album that was released back in 1986, and is housed in a building that dates from the 17th century. Renowned for its food it is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. All food is home made from popular pizzas to River Teign mussels served with the pub's own bread and tasty South Devon steak. They serve breakfast from 10 to 11.30am and Sunday Roasts from 12-4pm.

Popular and quirky brew pub serving an eclectic range of beers with staff that are enthusiastic and knowledgeable about beer. Founded in 2014, after combining the Castle Inn & The Barrel House, The Totnes Brewing Co. was born. There are now three fermenters, brewing 250 litre batches. The beer range, which is constantly changing, generally includes at least one of the ales brewed on the premises on hand pump, among the other guest ales on up to seven other pumps. There is also a good range of key keg ales. Take-away food may be brought in.

A cosy, friendly. single bar, gem of a pub that it is in the back streets of the town, serving all three of its beers on gravity from a stillage behind the bar. Comfortably furnished with perimeter banquette seating and standard tables and chairs, together with stools at the bar, it has a dartboard, gaming and quiz machines, and a juke box. Outside to the right, is a small gravelled patio area with three picnic tables.

Researchers contend that a 9th-century Devon 'longhouse' existed on this site before a more modern re-build in the 13th century. Originally a farmhouse beside a stream, with its own well, it was only converted into a pub and restaurant in 1982, and is most probably the finest example of a 'longhouse' to a pub conversion in the South Devon area. The interior is on three separate levels, the lower level being the the main entrance foyer with the restaurant/function room and toilets with easy disabled access. The bar is accessed by 3 steps. This historic pub changed hands in August 2018.

18th-century riverside pub, restaurant and B&B located on Bow Creek in the Dart Valley. Once owned by Keith Floyd, the TV chef, the pub has lots of character and serves good Westcountry ales in a friendly pub within a picturesque setting. The restaurant specialises in locally caught fish. Breakfast is served from 8:30 to 10:30 and food is served all day during school holidays and at weekends. FISH & CHIPS are available to takeaway. Under new ownership and management from 1st July 2017

Having been closed and derelict for nigh on six years, it was restored and reopened in 2011. With a village shop added within the premises in 2013, it is now one of the liveliest community pubs in the South Hams. The shop is open from 9:30 until the pub closes. It has both a Lounge with a log fire and a Public bar, together with a sun deck and terrace at the rear. Monday is quiz night, Tuesday 'Music Hall' evening, Saturday mornings is buffet breakfast (all you can eat), with Steak Night in the evening, and a Sunday Carvery from 12-4. There is a Pudding club meeting once a month. A Beer Festival is held annually.

Set in the heart of Dartmoor and in the centre of the village opposite St. Pancras church and the National Trust shop, this lovely old pub was built by the masons working on the church in the 14th century. A little like 'Tardis', the inn is much larger inside than it appears. It is a pub for all seasons. Sit outside in the large garden with its flowing stream, ponds and smokers gazebo in the summer, or enjoy the log fires when the weather turns cold. The central part of the building is over 600 years old, with its thick stone walls and oak timber beams, whilst the old stables are now the restaurant. Closing time may vary according to the time of year.

Originally a drovers 'stop-over' between Ashburton and Newton Abbot, it is now a popular pub/restaurant that is approximately 1.5 miles off the A38. New ownership from 14th December 2019