The best restaurants serving British food in Bovey Teignbridge South West

We had a lovely meal at the restaurant last night, having heard about it in the local press. The food was freshly cooked and imaginative, beautifully presented, and the service was swift and attentive. Maybe the only downside is that the wine list was very limited, but the wine we had was excellent. The setting here is great, but surprisingly the place was far from full. That was good for us, but small independent restaurants need support, so please consider visiting. We'll certainly be back.

Fabulous cafe/restaurant that were very lucky to have in Bovey Tracey. Very good food and absolutely the best puddings! All food made in-house by the friendly efficient owners. Cozy warm and a delight to visit.

*****2024***** We went after a couple of visits and over a long period of years again and found out that The Cleave has had new owners quite recently. As one has to remember that food rating can be a very personal matter, we must say that this lunch (29th of Dec.) was absolutely exceptional and worth coming back. We have had a Sunday Roast with Pork and a beautiful Gamekeepers-Pie. The gravy was absolutely brilliant. Always remember to order an extra boat of gravy!! Service very very good and friendly with a warm welcome. So good, we asked to put us down for two more pre-booked visits. Can't wait. Go and have your experience, you won't regret it. Thanks to the Team and all the best for the new Year and new business. ***** 2019 ****** today I must write this review about my experience of my dish on Boxing Day 2019. I did order a Steak and Suet Pie. ..... THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY EXTRAORDINARY ....... what perfect and hearty dish, very very meaty at all. The chef did not sparse out on steak meat ( as you can sometimes normally encounter) I did wonder I could manage it at all. The veggies were perfectly prepared and all in all I loved it very very much. So ----- if you are around on Dartmoor go and visit LUSTLEIGH´s "THE CLEAVE". I hope they keep it for a good long time on the menu.

We went in because we urged to by Nigel from the bookshop (no 69, which we also highly recommend) We had a proper pasty, with faultlessly cooked veg, and the right amount of perfectly peppered beef skirt. The crimping was a creation of Cornish cuteness. My friend chose a diabetes inducing (which was what she was after!😂) lovely Mars Bar cake. Sally makes it all herself, and there was not anything that didn't look gorgeous. Sally was warm and friendly, welcomed us in, and made a point to say thank you and goodbye and wish us a good rest of our day. We left, sated, warm and happy.

Lovely festive breakfast. We were so well looked after it was amazing. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was fresh and beautifully cooked. The decoration is amazing and although busy was well organised. I have low immunity and we were placed in a corner table and felt really safe. We loved it all. Thank you very much.

Popped into day, nice welcome, and a nice ham sandwich... Dec 2024 Been here a few times, fantastic well priced good, great service, what is not to love!!! Back soon (did not stay this time)! No stay, but good beer and a wonderful sort of seaside theamed make over, super nice inside now.. Been coming to this bar since the 70s and at its best!!

We’ve been told that the food will be a little bit late , but we waited for an hour and half, while the other people that came after us, got the food served. They bring two Coke drinks after half an hour. We will definitely never come back here and we definitely DON’T RECOMMEND IT

1st time ever going here for a carvery and I was very impressed I will definitely go again the only complaint I had and I know it’s probably personal preference the gravy was very watery I prefer it thicker and nothing was very hot

If you go to Bovey Tracey a visit to Old cottage tea shop is a must. What an absolutely delightful tea room. Old fashioned charm at its best. Good old fashioned menu. It's like having lunch at Grandma's. An absolute must visit.

I was here for a diamond wedding recently,The room was decorated beautifully, food was delicious and we were welcomed. I have never had a bad Meal here. Particularly lovely in the Summer as outside hotel is very pretty.

Visit here on a regular basis. Food is ok restaurant prices cafe standard. The staff are always miserable and never want to accommodate any requests to diatery requirements or changes as it seems like to much hassle for them

A relaxed space with quiet music to enjoy a drink, meal or a game of pool. We enjoyed the live acoustic guitar on Saturday evening. Pleasant staff and atmosphere. Free WiFi and plug socket access.

Consistently good food, efficient service when pre ordered.

The food here is amazing, we have had breakfast and dinner. There is a wide selection of delicious breakfast options, and our dinner last night was the best meal we've had in a long time! Our compliments to the chef!

Staff were friendly and the food was good!