Traditional pubs, village inns and gastropubs
Our Dartmoor lists 100 pubs and inns on and around Dartmoor, with the largest groups in Exeter (9), Plymouth (4), Moretonhampstead (3).
Use the map or the list below to see where each one is.
Buckfastleigh
Abbey Inn is a cosy riverside pub in Buckfastleigh near Dartmoor. Enjoy home-cooked food, Sunday roasts, cocktails, and live music. Stay in refurbished en-suite rooms with river views and free parking. Family-friendly, with a heated terrace near Buckfast Abbey.
Exeter
Explore Arcadia Bar & Eatery in Exeter for fresh, local flavours and a social atmosphere. Enjoy global-inspired small plates and quality drinks in a welcoming space.
Sourton, Okehampton
Bearslake Inn - One of the best Gastro Pubs on Dartmoor
Bere Alston, Dartmoor
Bere Brewery, located on a smallholding in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Tavistock, Devon, handcrafts and bottles unique, bottle-conditioned beers. Opening hours are now Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7pm post-Covid.
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Modbury
14th-century freehouse and restaurant at California Cross, near Ivybridge, serving traditional pub food and fine dining with real ales.
Lydford, Okehampton
An award winning 16th century Devonshire pub with thirteen bedrooms, situated in the historic and picturesque Dartmoor village of Lydford.
Chagford
A celebrated food-led gastropub at the heart of Chagford, serving locally sourced, seasonally inspired dishes in a relaxed Dartmoor setting.
Chudleigh Knighton
A beautiful historic thatched Devon pub in Chudleigh Knighton, serving traditional food and drink in a warm, dog-friendly setting with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Also on Our DartmoorFatherford Woods — Wooded river valley on the East Okement south-east of Okehampton, dominated by the stone Fatherford Viaduct carrying the Dartmoor Line.
