The Chagford Inn

Many visitors head to Chagford to immerse themselves in the friendly town and its surrounding moorland. And those who venture through the doors of this relaxed pub quickly discover that some of the region’s most accomplished dining is taking place here too.

The pub is run by chef Ollie Vernon and partner Jordan Ralph, who leads front of house. They have created a destination where carefully sourced ingredients and thoughtful cooking take centre stage.

Ollie’s menus are shaped by relationships with farmers who share his commitment to regenerative agriculture and sustainability, while whole-carcass butchery, carried out on site, helps minimise waste. The result is a seasonally changing menu featuring dishes such as nettle and homemade Taw River ricotta ravioli with Forest Fungi mushrooms and pine nut, and smoked venison and truffle tartare with jerusalem artichoke. Strikingly good desserts include the indulgent tirami‘choux’.

The easygoing pub setting brings together locals dropping in for a pint and guests settling in for the full menu.