Family run since 2011 · Bovey Tracey

Traditional country pub serving proper food alongside a well kept range of ales

We keep open fires burning through winter, a beer garden for summer evenings and a kitchen that cooks everything from scratch. There's always a table, for a quick pint after work or a full Sunday lunch with the family.

About us

How a struggling village local became a destination for food

When we took the pub on it had a loyal but ageing regular crowd and a kitchen that hadn't changed its menu in years. We kept what worked, including the open fires and the quiz night and rebuilt the food offer from the ground up around fresh, seasonal ingredients rather than anything that arrived frozen.

We buy meat, fish and vegetables from suppliers across South Devon wherever the volume and consistency allow it and we've built relationships with a butcher, a fishmonger and a handful of small growers over the years. It costs more than buying everything through a single wholesaler, but the difference shows on the plate.

Reviews

What our customers say

★★★★★

The Sunday roast is worth booking ahead for, the meat is always cooked well and the portions are generous. We've made it a regular thing with the family.

Mark HRegular customer, Bovey Tracey
★★★★★

Good range of ales and the staff know what they're pouring, which isn't always a given these days. The beer garden is a lovely spot on a summer evening.

Rachel DLocal resident
★★★★★

We booked the function room for a family gathering and the whole evening ran smoothly from start to finish. The food went down well with everyone, including the fussier eaters.

Tom WPrivate function customer