The Harris Arms

Located on the old A30 close to the boundary between Devon and Cornwall, this 16th-century inn has wonderful views to Brent Tor. It's an accessible spot for honest food with substance and style, plus real ales and excellent wines - the pub certainly lives up to its promotional strapline: 'Eat real food and drink real wine'. Owners Rowena and Andy Whiteman have previously run vineyards in France and New Zealand, so their wine list, with over 150 wines, is both eclectic and extensive. The pub's reputation for excellent food, which reaches far beyond the local area, has picked up many awards. The menu is built on exact cooking and locally sourced ingredients. Examples from the à la carte may include starters such as prawns piri-piri; pressed ham hock and prune terrine; pork cheeks with sweet potato and mushroom hash. Main dishes continue the emphasis on good ingredients with roast breast of guinea fowl with braised red cabbage, fondant potato, spinach mousse and Madeira sauce, plus pub classics of Devon faggots. In warmer weather, enjoy a meal or drink outside on the decked patio.