Best Dartmoor Pubs, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park

Best Dartmoor Pubs, Dartmoor, Dartmoor National Park

(Pictured the Ring of Bells Inn in North Bovey)

Award-winning pubs on Dartmoor

The Rugglestone Inn near Widecombe in the Moor was voted one of the best UK country pubs in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2018. The Rugglestone Inn is in the east section of Dartmoor.

Also try The Treby Arms in Sparkwell. Michelin star winning restaurant 2015-2017. The Treby Arms is in the south section of Dartmoor.

 

The highest pub in southern England

The Warren House Inn is located on the B3212 north east of Postbridge. Essential visiting when on holiday in Dartmoor, the Warren House Inn is the highest pub in southern England. The B3212 cuts across the middle of the National Park and the pub garden opens out onto stunning high moor. The Warren House Inn is in the heart of Dartmoor.

 

Pubs in Dartmoor beauty spots

Fingle Bridge Inn is located at the beauty spot Fingle Bridge near Drewsteignton. More essential visiting when on holiday in Dartmoor, Fingle Bridge Inn is on the banks of the River Teign in the magnificent Teign Gorge. The pub is near the National Trust's Castle Drogo and on the route of one of Dartmoor's finest walks. Fingle Bridge Inn is located in the north of Dartmoor.

The Rock Inn in Haytor Vale sits below the beauty spot Haytor Rocks. Combine a trip to, arguably, Dartmoor's most famous tor with a visit to The Rock Inn. The pub is located in the east section of Dartmoor.

 

Britain's most unusual inn

The Highwayman Inn in Sourton bills itself as Britain's most unusual inn. It's also located below Sourton Tors which provide immense views of Dartmoor, West Devon, the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Cornwall. The Highwayman Inn is located in the north section of Dartmoor.

 

Pubs on/near high moorland

The Warren House Inn is located on the B3212 north east of Postbridge. Essential visiting when on holiday in Dartmoor, the Warren House Inn is the highest pub in southern England. The B3212 cuts across the middle of the National Park and the pub garden opens out onto stunning high moor. The Warren House Inn is in the heart of Dartmoor.

The Tors Inn in Belstone in the northern section of Dartmoor near the A30. Arguably Dartmoor's best walking pub, The Tors Inn is located in the pretty moorland village Belstone on the edge of Dartmoor's north moor. The pub garden looks out across the village green to the vast dome of Cosdon Hill. Walk to Belstone Tors, Oke Tor, Steeperton Tor and all the way into the heart of the north moor at Hangingstone Hill and Cranmere Pool. The views from Cosdon Beacon on Cosdon Hill are sensational. If prehistory is of interest then the Nine Maidens Stone Circle is relatively close to the pub. For gentler walks, head into Belstone Cleave. The Tors Inn is in north Dartmoor.

The Plume of Feathers Inn in Princetown. Super location from which to explore tors, moorland and Dartmoor's internationally important prehistoric sites. The Plume of Feathers is located in the heart of Dartmoor.

 

Pubs by rivers

Fingle Bridge Inn at the beauty spot Fingle Bridge near Drewsteignton sits on a bank of the River Teign. The pub is near the National Trust's Castle Drogo and on the route of one of Dartmoor's finest walks. Fingle Bridge Inn is located in the north of Dartmoor.

 

Pubs in/near Dartmoor's gorges and valleys

Fingle Bridge Inn at the beauty spot Fingle Bridge near Drewsteignton sits on a bank of the River Teign in the Teign Gorge. Fingle Bridge Inn is located in the north of Dartmoor.

The Cleave in Lustleigh near Lustleigh Cleave. The Cleave pub is located in the east of Dartmoor.

Kestor Inn in Manaton near Lustleigh Cleave. The Kestor Inn is located in the east of Dartmoor.

The Elephant's Nest near Mary Tavy and Tavy Cleave. The Elephant's Nest is located in the west of Dartmoor.

Lydford The Castle Inn in Lydford. The pub is just up the road from the National Trust's sublime Lydford Gorge. Lydford The Castle Inn is located in the west of Dartmoor.

The Tors Inn in Belstone. The pub garden overlooks Belstone Cleave. The Tors Inn is located in the north of Dartmoor.

 

Pubs with walks from their doorsteps

Fingle Bridge Inn at the beauty spot Fingle Bridge near Drewsteignton. Walk the celebrated Teign Gorge Circular Walk (Fingle Bridge to Castle Drogo). Fingle Bridge Inn is located in the north section of Dartmoor.

The Warren House Inn is located on the B3212 north east of Postbridge. The pub is surrounded by high moorland. Walk to Birch Tor and Headland Warren. The Warren House Inn is located in the heart of Dartmoor.

The Tors Inn in Belstone in the northern section of Datmoor near the A30. Arguably Dartmoor's best walking pub, The Tors Inn is located in the pretty moorland village Belstone on the edge of Dartmoor's north moor. The pub garden looks out across the village green to the vast dome of Cosdon Hill. Walk to Belstone Tors, Oke Tor, Steeperton Tor and all the way into the heart of the north moor at Hangingstone Hill and Cranmere Pool. The views from Cosdon Beacon on Cosdon Hill are sensational. If prehistory is of interest then the Nine Maidens Stone Circle is relatively close to the pub. For gentler walks, head into Belstone Cleave. The Tors Inn is located in the north of Dartmoor.

Two Bridges Hotel in Two Bridges. Walk to the famous Wistman's Wood. Two Bridges Hotel is located in the heart of Dartmoor.

 

Pubs near major Dartmoor attractions

Fingle Bridge Inn at the beauty spot Fingle Bridge near Drewsteignton and the National Trust's Castle Drogo. Fingle Bridge Inn is located in the north section of Dartmoor.

The Treby Arms in Sparkwell by Dartmoor Zoo. The Treby Arms is located in the south section of Dartmoor.

The White Hart Hotel in Okehampton near English's Heritage Okehampton Castle and the Museum of Dartmoor Life. The White Hart Hotel is located in the north section of Dartmoor.

Lydford The Castle Inn in Lydford by English Heritage's Lydford Castle and the National Trust's Lydford Gorge. Lydford The Castle Inn is located in the west section of Dartmoor.

 

Pubs with great pub gardens

Fingle Bridge Inn at the beauty spot Fingle Bridge near Drewsteignton. The pub garden runs along a bank of the River Teign in front of the pub. Fingle Bridge Inn is located in the north of Dartmoor.

Bearslake Inn in Lake. Spacious garden behind the pub nestled below the west flank of the high moor. Bearslake Inn is located in the west of Dartmoor.

The Rugglestone Inn near Widecombe in the Moor. Great garden by the pub. The Rugglestone Inn is located in the east section of Dartmoor.

The Warren House Inn on the B3212 north east of Postbridge. Best described as a moor garden as the pub opens out onto high moorland. The Warren House Inn is located in the heart of Dartmoor.

Two Bridges Hotel in Two Bridges. Super location in front of this famous hotel and its two bridges. Two Bridges Hotel is located in the heart of Dartmoor.

 

Pubs in villages

The Old Inn in Widecombe in the Moor.

The Rugglestone Inn near Widecombe in the Moor.

Ring of Bells Inn in North Bovey.

The Drewe Arms in Drewsteignton.

Oxenham Arms in South Zeal.

King's Arms in South Zeal.

The Tors Inn in Belstone.

Lydford The Castle Inn in Lydford.

The Royal Oak Inn in Meavy near Burrator Reservoir and the Dewerstone Valley.

The Treby Arms in Sparkwell.

 

Pubs in towns

The Globe Inn in Chagford.

The Three Crowns Inn in Chagford.

The Horse in Moretonhampstead.

The White Hart in Moretonhampstead.

The Cromwell Arms in Bovey Tracey.

The White Hart Hotel in Okehampton.

 

Select pubs in the north section of Dartmoor

Bearslake Inn in Lake.

The Highwayman Inn in Sourton.

The White Hart Hotel in Okehampton.

The Tors Inn in Belstone.

The Devonshire Inn in Sticklepath.

The Taw River Inn in Sticklepath.

Oxenham Arms in South Zeal.

King's Arms in South Zeal.

The Sandy Park Inn outside Chagford.

The Globe Inn in Chagford.

The Three Crowns Inn in Chagford.

Ring O' Bells in Chagford.

The Chagford Inn in Chagford.

The Drewe Arms in Drewsteignton.

Fingle Bridge Inn at the beauty spot Fingle Bridge near Drewsteignton.

The Royal Oak Inn in Dunsford.

The Horse in Moretonhampstead.

The White Hart in Moretonhampstead.

 

Select pubs in the east section of Dartmoor

The Old Inn in Widecombe in the Moor.

The Rugglestone Inn near Widecombe in the Moor.

The Rock Inn in Haytor Vale.

The Cleave in Lustleigh.

Kestor Inn in Manaton.

Ring of Bells Inn in North Bovey.

The Cromwell Arms in Bovey Tracey.

The Carpenters Arms in Ilsington.

Tavistock Inn in Poundsgate.

 

Select pubs in the south section of Dartmoor

The Treby Arms in Sparkwell.

The Cornwood Inn in Cornwood.

 

Select pubs in the west section of Dartmoor

Lydford The Castle Inn in Lydford.

The Dartmoor Inn in Lydford.

The Elephant's Nest near Mary Tavy.

Dartmoor Inn in Merrivale.

The Cornish Arms in Tavistock.

The Royal Oak Inn in Meavy.

The Rock Inn in Yelverton.

 

Select pubs in the heart of Dartmoor

Warren House Inn on the B3212 north east of Postbridge.

The East Dart Bar and Restaurant in Postbridge.

Two Bridges Hotel in Two Bridges.

The Plume of Feathers Inn in Princetown.

The Forest Inn in Hexworthy.