The Bell Inn Pub Kitchen - Teignbridge

We raised our concerns with the bar staff, but our complaints were dismissed. Shortly after, we observed one of the vapers chatting and joking with the staff at the bar, which clarified why our initial complaints were brushed aside—they clearly didn’t see an issue with it. As a family-friendly pub known for good food, we expected much better. There’s nothing worse than trying to enjoy a meal while being bombarded by the smell of cigarettes or vaping. We’ve hosted various staff events and family gatherings here over the years, but after this experience, we’ll be searching for alternatives. We find it unacceptable to dine in an environment where vaping is tolerated, especially in front of our children, who should not be led to believe this behavior is appropriate. It's disappointing that this situation was allowed to occur, especially since we weren't the only ones expressing concern; several other tables shared our sentiments. In the end, we left without dessert, unable to endure the discomfort any longer.

I'm not sure why we hadn't visited before, but this pub is fantastic! The food is excellent, and they have a wonderful selection of beers.

Over the course of three nights (yes, we went back twice more because it was that good!), we tried various dishes. The pies were exceptional—some of the best I’ve had in years. They were generously filled, and the pastry was simply remarkable. The sides of perfect mash and peas were deliciously enhanced by crispy onion bits. The burgers sampled by others were praised for being moist and flavorful. I also enjoyed an excellent bass dish, and the curry I ordered on our second night was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. It was hearty, packing in a lot of meat rather than being overloaded with sauce, and I loved the chili-infused rice. Oh, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen poppadoms that big! My husband raved about the hunter's chicken too. The fact that we decided to order our favorite dishes again speaks volumes. Now, onto dessert! We tried the roulade, sticky toffee pudding, and rocky road on our first night, and everything was delightful. However, after seeing the rocky road, we all indulged in that for the next two nights. It was a clever presentation in a jar, with a lovely crumbly base and delicious cheesecake. The highlight was the fun of hunting for the Maltesers inside—lots of laughter ensued as we all exclaimed, “Where’s mine?” Had we stayed longer, we would have loved to explore more of the menu or perhaps enjoy those amazing pies once more. We hope to return to the area someday, and without a doubt, the Bell Inn will be our first stop. Thank you to the staff for the warm welcome, excellent service, and fantastic food!

It's got very expensive for the food. Even though the food is nice, they have put prices up and half the portion sizes, which is why I have to down rate the place. Its a nice clean tidy pub otherwise.

Food was amazing. The desserts where Brilliant, the puds in the jars are cheesecakes. We all had different burgers and each 5