A fantastic pub, and without a shadow of a doubt- the tastiest home made steak and ale pie I have ever had. Highly recommended
barry clark
Just been to this fabulous little local pub for dinner tonight. Such a lovely welcome when we arrived. Although we are just visiting on holiday and after reading a very negative review about “ unfriendliness “ this could not have been further from the truth.Things just got better, after relaxing with a pint and a bowl of water brought straight over for a dog, out food arrived. Fantastic traditional home-cooked chicken and ham pie, it was absolutely delicious and a fabulous hearty portion.Please call in if you’re on holiday in and passing by, country pubs like this are sadly few, and far between these days.
Alex Templar
Brilliant place to eat and staff are wonderful
stuart rodgers
Lovely old village pub. Very welcoming too.
Stuart Broome
Lovely old "proper" pub, no fancy plastic bits! Full of interesting moments, much of which are naval.Owners friendly and welcoming, good beer.
tina baker
Limited menu due to lack of kitchen facilities but food good and service friendly
zeren dipity
This pub only operates part time hours and frequently closed in the daytime. Meals stop at 8pm. Went in for a drink one evening and bar lady very unfriendly. Attempted to make conversation and just met with a blank. Seemed to only be a handful of locals in the pub and quite empty. Did not get a friendly vibe at all. And when i left, nobody said goodnight as they usually do in other pubs. If a pleasant experience I would have gone back for a meal another time. A couple of days later ended up speaking to a local in Luton the next voillage and she mentioned The Elizabethan and said don't go to The Royal Oak. When I asked why and said I had, she immediatelky said I bet they were not welcoming. She had moved in a couple of years back and visited and said they were quite hostile to her and her husband. Apparently you have to have been born in Ideford and they do not like outsiders. Seems they are not interested in any extra trade., Would never go again.
Andy Perkins
Lovely friendly welcome superb food ?
gordonr680
Great local atmospheric pub.. Good beers, basic food menu however ample portions and served hot as it should be. Worth a visit. Small pub will parking opposite.
steve cornish
What a really good old pub gr8 food and beer .good place 4 beer and a chat or a quiet meal with the misses or friendsTry the challenge ham egg &chips it's a big blowout. Well I have tried it all its very good
Very good food and good beer at reasonable prices.
Amy Bishop
Fantastic pub….and seriously, per one of the reviews on here, anyone giving 24 hours notice of their impending arrival with their own particular food intolerances to a tiny little pub in a farming village, honestly what were they expecting…..!! I can imagine the raised eyebrows now..!!
Helen Cox
OMG!!! What a treat!! The landlady turns out was one of my best friends from school and I haven't seen her for 40 years!! My brother found her... thankyou big bro!!Incidentally.... a wonderful old country pub with fabulous locals... fantastic atmosphere... thankyou! ??
Adam Fullalove
Popped in last night for some food.Caroline & Phil were outstanding hosts (as they always are).The Ale (Dartmoor Legend) was wonderful but the highlight was the homemade Steak & Ale Pie (with Mash of course). Caroline’s pet hate is a bad pie ;-)If you want a proper pub (not many like these left) please take my heed and pay a visit :-)
Simon Harry
My wife & I spent 3 very pleasant evenings here recently.The landlord & landlady as well as the local were very welcoming & friendly.The food is excellent & plentiful. If we are ever in the area again I will have no hesitation in dropping by for some local brew & a hearty meal. 10/10
A fantastic pub, and without a shadow of a doubt- the tastiest home made steak and ale pie I have ever had. Highly recommended
Just been to this fabulous little local pub for dinner tonight. Such a lovely welcome when we arrived. Although we are just visiting on holiday and after reading a very negative review about “ unfriendliness “ this could not have been further from the truth.Things just got better, after relaxing with a pint and a bowl of water brought straight over for a dog, out food arrived. Fantastic traditional home-cooked chicken and ham pie, it was absolutely delicious and a fabulous hearty portion.Please call in if you’re on holiday in and passing by, country pubs like this are sadly few, and far between these days.
Brilliant place to eat and staff are wonderful
Lovely old village pub. Very welcoming too.
Lovely old "proper" pub, no fancy plastic bits! Full of interesting moments, much of which are naval.Owners friendly and welcoming, good beer.
Limited menu due to lack of kitchen facilities but food good and service friendly
This pub only operates part time hours and frequently closed in the daytime. Meals stop at 8pm. Went in for a drink one evening and bar lady very unfriendly. Attempted to make conversation and just met with a blank. Seemed to only be a handful of locals in the pub and quite empty. Did not get a friendly vibe at all. And when i left, nobody said goodnight as they usually do in other pubs. If a pleasant experience I would have gone back for a meal another time. A couple of days later ended up speaking to a local in Luton the next voillage and she mentioned The Elizabethan and said don't go to The Royal Oak. When I asked why and said I had, she immediatelky said I bet they were not welcoming. She had moved in a couple of years back and visited and said they were quite hostile to her and her husband. Apparently you have to have been born in Ideford and they do not like outsiders. Seems they are not interested in any extra trade., Would never go again.
Lovely friendly welcome superb food ?
Great local atmospheric pub.. Good beers, basic food menu however ample portions and served hot as it should be. Worth a visit. Small pub will parking opposite.
What a really good old pub gr8 food and beer .good place 4 beer and a chat or a quiet meal with the misses or friendsTry the challenge ham egg &chips it's a big blowout. Well I have tried it all its very good
Restaurantji Recommends
Very good food and good beer at reasonable prices.
Fantastic pub….and seriously, per one of the reviews on here, anyone giving 24 hours notice of their impending arrival with their own particular food intolerances to a tiny little pub in a farming village, honestly what were they expecting…..!! I can imagine the raised eyebrows now..!!
OMG!!! What a treat!! The landlady turns out was one of my best friends from school and I haven't seen her for 40 years!! My brother found her... thankyou big bro!!Incidentally.... a wonderful old country pub with fabulous locals... fantastic atmosphere... thankyou! ??
Popped in last night for some food.Caroline & Phil were outstanding hosts (as they always are).The Ale (Dartmoor Legend) was wonderful but the highlight was the homemade Steak & Ale Pie (with Mash of course). Caroline’s pet hate is a bad pie ;-)If you want a proper pub (not many like these left) please take my heed and pay a visit :-)
My wife & I spent 3 very pleasant evenings here recently.The landlord & landlady as well as the local were very welcoming & friendly.The food is excellent & plentiful. If we are ever in the area again I will have no hesitation in dropping by for some local brew & a hearty meal. 10/10