It feels like nothing ever changes at The Cornish Arms – and that is meant in the best possible way. This traditional high-street pub continues to serve up proper pints, flavour-packed food and a joyous atmosphere. A mix of locals and tourists, drinkers and diners, are all well looked-after by the gregarious team, while the kitchen does its part with a menu of dishes that combine no-nonsense appeal with detailed and careful execution.

This pub was once your standard weekend boozer, but a complete overhaul back in 2013 by St Austell Brewery transformed the Cornish Arms into an airy, sophisticated gastropub with an emphasis on offering the best of everything; a menu that ranges from simple dishes like ham, egg and chips to more elaborate fare like roasted duck with confit leg raviolo, a fantastic range of drinks on tap and the best in customer service. The pub has featured repeated in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list (like many on our list) and makes a visit to the pretty moorland town of Tavistock even more appealing.

The Cornish Arms in Tavistock, up two places this year to number 16 on the Top 50 Gastropubs list, is the kind of pub where you can have a dish as simple as ham, egg and chips – but crafted with the utmost care. Run by enthusiastic husband and wife duo John and Emma Hooker, the pub serves unpretentious, mouth-watering dishes, featuring superb local produce. It has featured repeatedly in the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs list over the past five years and has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand for offering high-quality food at an affordable price.

Despite its name, The Cornish Arms is firmly placed within the Devonshire borders and boasts some of the finest food on either side of the Tamar. Regularly hailed as one of the best gastropubs in the South West, this Tavistock restaurant has a steady stream of regulars returning to lap up its welcoming atmosphere and excellent food. Sample its menu of warming meals inspired by hearty-and-wholesome pub food and enjoy the quality and care poured into every dish.

The Cornish Arms makes one of the best Sunday roasts in Tavistock. Chicken or beef is served alongside individual plates of cauliflower cheese, red cabbage, roast potatoes and seasonal veg, while generous portions of desserts – like sticky toffee pudding, apple and pear soufflé, and dark chocolate delice – are not to be missed. Popular with families, the restaurant has a buzzing atmosphere, particularly in the beer garden which overlooks a babbling brook.

The Royal Inn, Horsebridge – The 15th Century Royal Inn is located on the Tamar Trail in the beautiful Tamar valley just over the border from Cornwall. The Inn was once a nunnery and stands near the ancient Horsebridge, which was built over the River Tamar in 1437 by French Benedictine monks. The Royal Inn offers convivial surroundings with beamed ceilings and open log fires, ample parking and sheltered outdoor seating areas.

Known for being one of top 50 Gastropubs in the country, The Cornish Arms offers both quality food and beverages, as well as a cosy and rustic atmosphere. Their newly renovated outside space is perfect for those slightly cooler evenings, where you will be surrounded by outdoor fires, twinkling lights and private, spacious table areas. Make sure to book a table if you are coming to eat - they are very popular!

Not far away, in the charming and ancient Stannary and market town of Tavistock – the “Eastern Gateway” to the UNESCO World Heritage Site – you can sample the delights of The Cornish Arms. No, not an error of geography, but so-called because it was the last coaching stop on the way to Cornwall, and today offers impeccable locally sourced food to travellers, locals and visitors alike.

Tavistock PL19 8AN 01822 612145 www.thecornisharmstavistock.co.uk With John Hooker’s pedigree as a chef, having held 3AA Rosettes, featured in the Good Food Guide and competing on BBC 2’s Great British Menu in 2010 and 2011, John makes the most of the best ingredients from the South West cooked with the seasons produce and using classic combinations with big hearty flavours.

Logged as a 'royal manor' in the Domesday Book, restored during Jacobean times and given a thoroughly Victorian gothic makeover by the eccentric Gould family, this grey-stone manor now shows its pedigree as a country house retreat with gastronomic aspirations. Horticulturalist Gertrude Jekyll's green-fingered wisdom helped to create the significant grounds...Read more

The Cornish Arms is located in Tavistock, a charming town in Devon, just 26 kilometres from Plymouth and 76 kilometres from Exeter International Airport. This 5-star hotel is highly rated by guests, receiving excellent reviews for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hotel offers comfortable and well-equipped rooms, each with a private bathroom.

A super stylish Dartmoor pub serving traditional grub with a contemporary twist, enjoy a relaxed evening in this warm and welcoming environment. Before you settle down, ensure you strike out on the nearby moor for a wonderful walk, before retreating into the comforting surroundings of this establishment and dining on warming dishes like Cornish chicken curry.

Set right in the heart of Tavistock and at Dartmoor’s foothills in the beautiful countryside of Devon is The Cornish Arms which is a thriving British pub. The place is known for serving unpretentious food, a wonderful setting and fine wines at a great value for money so that everyone can enjoy and have a good time. The items on the menu he...

One of the most highly decorated gastropubs in the country, The Cornish Arms is not, in fact, in Cornwall. That's good news for Devonites, who can toddle over to Tavistock and nab a table to enjoy chef John Hooker's magnificent cooking, which stays faithful to bold, generous British pub classics, on a foundation of outstanding Devon produce.

The Cornish Arms is a Great British Pub that serves good honest food, great tasting dishes with little fuss, classic combinations and lots of flavour. They are committed to sourcing local and seasonal produce but above all it is the quality that counts. They are currently ranked 18th best gastro pub in the UK.

Found in the heart of the charming stannary town of Tavistock, The Cornish Arms is so called as it was the last Coaching Inn on the road before Cornwall. A friendly mix of locals and tourists, as well as drinkers and diners, makes for a great atmosphere at this traditional high street pub.

Found in the heart of this Stannary town, The Cornish Arms is so called as it was the last Coaching Inn before Cornwall. Run by proprietors husband and wife team John and Emma Hooker the Cornish Arms is a great British pub serving good honest food and drink in warm welcoming surroundings.

Let's all get over the fact that it isn't geographically Cornish, but resident on a town-centre street in the west of Devon. This is a lively venue that manages an impressive balancing act between pub and restaurant, the more so s… Read more. 15-16 West Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8AN

With a stay at The Cornish Arms in Tavistock, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dartmoor National Park and Tavistock Pannier Market. This inn is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Country Cheeses and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Tavistock Golf Club. This smoke-free inn features mountain biking nearby.

Property Location Located in Tavistock, The Cornish Arms is a 1-minute drive from Dartmoor and 8 minutes from Brent Tor. This inn is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from University of Plymouth and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Tamar Valley Donkey Park. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms.

A pub combined with restaurant serving unpretentious food prepared by owner and chef John Hooker (who held 3AA Rosettes and competed in BBC2′s Great British Menu in 2010 and 2011). South West ingredients with big hearty flavours. Visit Website Get DirectionsCall: 01822 612145

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Husband and wife duo John and Emma Hooker have created a pub atmosphere that is not unlike their menu. Authentic, rustic and unpretentious. Enjoy dishes like the Cornish homity pie with confit leek, autumn truffle, a soft poached egg and hollandaise sauce.

Over the last 30 years, the pub’s operators have integrated the best of the southwest into their efforts to keep pace with the fast-moving world of cooking – making the most of the abundance and quality of produce they have on the pub’s doorstep.

Tavistock is only a short drive away and has a wide selection of places to grab a good meal, including: The Cornish Arms (01822 612145), Taylors (01822 613045) and Robertsons https://robertsonstavistock.co.uk/ - 01822 - 612117

Fabulous food and regularly wins a slot in the top 20 gastro pubs in the country. Classic combinations – with big hearty flavours. The bar is dog-friendly, and their lovely outside seating area (but not the restaurant).

Praising the pubs, Top 50 Gastropubs publisher Chris Lowe said: “After a tough two years for the hospitality industry, we are thrilled to see such a strong list of contenders this year, including several new entrants!

The Cornish Arms is set in the heart of Tavistock, no 14 in the top 50 gastropub awards for 2022 and a favourite of ours. (A 24-minute drive). Worth booking if you are visiting Tavistock market.

Situated in Tavistock, Among the various facilities are a shared lounge and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk. At the inn, the rooms are fitted with a desk and a TV.

Over the past three decades the pub has become known for making use of the quality produce available on its doorstep. It has been in the list for the past two years and now sits at 48.

The Cornish Arms in Tavistock is an award winning pub with cosy indoors both inside and outside. It’s a great place to retreat to after a day exploring the town.

It offers a good selection of local real ales in a comfortable and charming setting. The menu is full of great english food elegantly presented.

That said, our favourites are The Original Pasty House and The Cornish Arms which are both on West Street near St Eustachius' Church.

The attractive town, which is on the border of Cornwall, is also famous as the ‘Gateway’ to the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site.

Will return to stay in the hotel and enjoy the food again for sure. Always looked after and treated like royalty.