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Sticklepath is truly blessed to have two wonderful pubs in the village so close together.
On my many travels i had never been to this place and was impressed.
The pub is like stepping back in time and is about as old school country pub as ever i have seen one, with an open fire, ales from the cask and farmers turning up with wellies and wet dogs!
The problem with the place was me, i was bloated with a meal i had just eaten at the Taw river inn across the road and couldn't relax with my pint as was too full!
I will be back though in the future and plan my day much better!
7/10 (My fault)
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this pub is totally out of date - yipee, a proper pub at last, welcoming, friendly, cheap and very traditional. lovely landlady, my wife and I were chatting about the Navy for ages. as previous post visit and enjoy, there are very few like this left anywhere.
odbod - 20 Nov 2012 12:16 |
Lovely atmosphere when we visited. Friendly locals, good beer from the barrel and a greeting from the pub dog. Pasties warmed in the aga for lunch
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Friends of ours are always raving about the place. Took us there on the Saturday evening before last. Quite quiet so the landlady was sat with the punters having a chat. On our arrival she immediately rose saying "Welcome. Come on in!" So fab first impression!
The locals were friendly and the beer...Dartmoor Dragon's Breath in top form! We only stopped for a short while but such was our pleasure that we returned next day after visiting Finch's Forge (NT) next door. Much busier with locals, all of whom were friendly and made way so that we could get to the bar. Nice to see dogs in a pub too (even though I am not a dog owner!).
My friends tell me that the landlord died not too long ago but his widow is doing a grand job, ably helped by the villagers it seems. The place has also had a spring clean.
Highly recommended if you like old fashioned pubs with a bit of character. My wife and I fell in love with the place immediately.
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I'll be honest, I skipped past this pub because it looks derelict from the outside! Now, having read a few reviews I wish I hadn't. The outside needs a coat of white wash and the sign needs a bit of a wipe down as well. Might pick up a few extra punters.
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Quirky, old, dusty, characterful....including the personnel!!!!! my type of pub.......and with Tinners bitter (St. Austell Ales) at �2.00 a pint....yes �2.00 a pint....I was a very happy punter!!!!Go there before it changes.
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Probably my favourite pub on Dartmoor, one of the old school like the Drewe Arms before the demise of Mabel Mudge. How many pubs still have bar billiards tables, long since replaced by the ubiquitous pool :-( If you like pubs as they used to be then drop by and enjoy this one, especially on a wet day with a wet dog, you will be made very welcome.
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Long may the Devonshire continue, a bit scruffy at the edges but has real charm. Landlord and Landlady are lovely and the beer is excellent.
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Had a meal in this pub nice little crockery dish's a lovely beer selection
Alistair - 16 Apr 2004 12:42 |
georgeous genuine english pub, with tasty beer and food. step back in time....
Jeffrey Keats - 7 Mar 2004 22:53 |
Fantastic pub. Found in whilst wondering the moors one day, and took shelter from a hail storm. Very friendly landlord and good beer from barrels. Roaring log fire, very cosy
Nick hall - 23 Sep 2003 13:15 |
Just the nicest landlord and land lady you could meet (apart from John and Bern from The Shepherds in Highgate). Lovely old pub, full of dogs, good soup and friendly locals.
Karen - 9 Jul 2003 12:11 |
