The Bridford Inn
A charming 17th-century freehouse in Dartmoor, offering stunning countryside views, hearty traditional pub food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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The Bridford Inn
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A charming 17th-century freehouse in Dartmoor, offering stunning countryside views, hearty traditional pub food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
"The best meal we had in our 7 days in Devon, with lovely hospitality and great cider!"
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Securing a table in advance is highly recommended, especially for Sunday lunch, to avoid disappointment.
Explore Local Ales & Ciders
Complement your meal with an excellent selection of real ales and West Country ciders, curated in partnership with CAMRA.
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British Pub
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Mid-range
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Quintessential Sunday Roast
Indulge in a superb Sunday roast featuring tender beef, perfectly cooked vegetables, and creamy cauliflower cheese. A true taste of tradition.
Cozy 17th-Century Atmosphere
Experience the charm of a historic freehouse with a roaring fire, beamed ceilings, and stunning countryside views. Perfect for a relaxed getaway.
Unique Culinary Twists
Savor traditional pub fare alongside innovative dishes like pulled pork Korean bao buns. A delightful surprise for adventurous palates.
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Book Your Table
Securing a table in advance is highly recommended, especially for Sunday lunch, to avoid disappointment.
Explore Local Ales & Ciders
Complement your meal with an excellent selection of real ales and West Country ciders, curated in partnership with CAMRA.
Visit During Off-Peak Times
For a quieter experience, consider visiting during weekdays or outside of traditional meal times.
Don't Miss the Bao Buns
Try the unique pulled pork Korean bao buns for a delightful culinary adventure.
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Book Your Table
Securing a table in advance is highly recommended, especially for Sunday lunch, to avoid disappointment.
Explore Local Ales & Ciders
Complement your meal with an excellent selection of real ales and West Country ciders, curated in partnership with CAMRA.
Visit During Off-Peak Times
For a quieter experience, consider visiting during weekdays or outside of traditional meal times.
Don't Miss the Bao Buns
Try the unique pulled pork Korean bao buns for a delightful culinary adventure.
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The Bridford Inn is a highly praised 17th-century pub offering a warm welcome and exceptional food, particularly its Sunday roasts. Diners rave about the tender beef, generous portions, and friendly atmosphere, making it a standout destination in the Teign Valley. While generally lauded, some reviews hint at the popularity meaning booking is essential.
"We arrived without a booking and the pub was busy, but the staff were able to squeeze us in on one of the emergency tables, which was really appreciated. We ordered the salt and pepper squid and the onion and thyme soup which were fantastic, and the best thick-cut chips I've had anywhere. Sticky toffee pudding afterwards was great as well. Would strongly recommend booking so as not to be disappointed!"
Tom Cruzalegui
"I really don't want to give this 5 stars, because I don't want more people to know how good it is. I will be back, again and again, and again. This place is a small slice of heaven, packed in a small village. Needless to say, everything here was perfect."
David Szedlak
"Went for Sunday lunch, we all had roast beef. Not cheap at £18-95, but plenty of meat and great veg, including an excellent cauliflower cheese. The beef was superb, tender and moist, melt in your mouth, best I’ve had in years, well worth the money. And a good selection of beers including my favourite, Jail Ale. Great landlord and staff, couldn’t fault anything about our time there. Will be back soon !!"
John N
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Yes, booking a table is highly recommended, especially for Sunday lunch, to ensure you get a spot.
The Sunday roast features superb, tender beef, perfectly cooked vegetables like cauliflower cheese, and generous portions.
While the menu features traditional meat dishes, lighter options like Ploughman's lunch are available, and it's advisable to inquire about specific vegetarian dishes.
It offers a cozy atmosphere with a roaring fire, beamed ceilings, and a friendly, buzzy vibe, especially popular with locals.
Yes, alongside traditional choices, you can find unique items like pulled pork Korean bao buns.
The pub offers an impressive selection of West Country ciders and real ales, working closely with CAMRA.
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Pub Guide - South Devon CAMRA
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.
A local’s guide to Dartmoor
When you fancy a pint of local ale beside a roaring fire, visit one of Dartmoor’s welcoming pubs such as the Bridford Inn, a 17th century pub with an impressive selection of West Country ciders, a sunny beer garden and regular live music. We also recommend the exceptionally cosy The Who’d Have Thought It Inn near Yelverton which offers a seasonal menu complimented by a regularly changing variety of real ales and ciders.
Best pubs for a Sunday roast in Devon | Holidays in Devon
Working closely with CAMRA, expect the Bridford to bring an excellent choice of ales to compliment your steaming Sunday lunch. Choose a traditional roast or go for a lighter Ploughman’s lunch if you’ve eaten far too much already or you want to save room for beer.
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Mick & Jan offer you a warm welcome to the Manor Inn restaurant & pub a family owned and run business in Lower Ashton close to the river Teign near Exeter in Devon and considered to be one of the best kept secret eating and watering holes in the area.
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This family-run, 17th-century freehouse is located within Dartmoor, high up in the beautiful Teign Valley, so it has some of Devon’s best countryside views. It is only nine miles from Exeter, making it rural but accessible.
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Pubs in walking distance - depending on how far you want to walk - Royal Oak in Dunsford, Bridford Inn (through the woods), Fingle Bridge Inn (along the river Teign).
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