Duke of York

We came to the pub for lunch and we were not disappointed. It was a freezing cold day, but there was a log fire burning and a very warm and friendly atmosphere. The place was full of olde world charm, which I loved. If you want modern, go to a new pub! We wanted to try the infamous steak and kidney puddings, so we both ordered one. The meal was HUGE. More than that, there was lots of really tender steak and kidney in a delicious gravy, all wrapped up in a light suet pudding case. I hadn’t had anything like it since my childhood - 5 decades ago! The mash was smooth and the fresh veg perfectly cooked. I couldn’t fault the dish at all - only to say that we were too full up to try a dessert. The staff and locals were friendly and welcoming. Do visit here if you’re in the area.

On arrival had to fight our way through customers eating and drinking in the pub and try and get the attention of the man behind the bar. No keys to rooms. A door from the bar took you to the staircase that anyone could access. No official parking, cars were all over the place on the narrow roan in Iddesleigh.

Duke of York Jun 24 A hidden gem. Real Ale and decent food. I will stop here again