A charming country pub delivering hearty British cooking and standout Sunday roasts, with occasional off-nights and limited menus early week; best enjoyed for classic comfort dishes and warm service.
Live & Let Live Inn earns its grade A- standing through exceptional food quality—particularly celebrated Sunday roasts and carefully crafted comfort dishes—paired with attentive, friendly service. The charming village pub setting with crackling fire and welcoming atmosphere delivers genuine appeal, though occasional consistency dips on limited-menu early-week services and minor execution variations prevent grade A territory. Strong community loyalty and recent positive momentum reinforce solid neighborhood restaurant standing.
This village inn feels warm and welcoming, with crackling-fire cosiness and a buzzier back room on busy nights. Guests talk about plates that taste lovingly cooked: "roast beef carved thick with proper gravy" and staff who are friendly and on it. Expect a classic pub layout with a few quirky touches, plus occasional music that keeps things lively without tipping into chaos. In the kitchen the approach is elevated British comfort: rich beef bourguignon, crisp roasties, a fish pie that hugs the soul, and a set lunch that punches above its price. It is not showy; think careful seasoning, quality local meat, and sauces finished with care rather than theatrics. Most nights deliver confidently, though a few early-week services run a limited menu that lacks the restaurant polish of the main card. Families fit right in. Kids can happily share roasts, tuck into fish and chips, or go for a beef burger and chips. There is also a vegan garden burger and simple sides for picky eaters. Reviews note children and dogs are welcome; just avoid Monday–Tuesday if you need full menu choice, since options can narrow to one-pot dishes.
Area vibe: Quiet Devon village setting attracting weekenders and locals; relaxed countryside vibe with community feel.
Safety: Perceived safe rural area with low crime; well-lit pub hub; limited late-night foot traffic.
What's nearby: Near Dartmoor and walking routes; mix of cottages, farms, and small inns; garden space across the road.
Seared scallops, beef bourguignon and the Sunday roast are the dishes people keep coming back for.
Casual pub dress, parking across the road, and definitely book for Sunday roast because it fills up.
Cosy, multi-room pub with a real fire, vintage quirks and a livelier back room when there’s music.