Serving the community for over 500 years
Traditional home cooked cuisine
at The Royal, a 15th century inn, on the River Tamar
“The best country pub hands down. Lovely atmosphere, well kept cask beer, locally sourced ingredients, cooked to perfection. Love it.”
Dining at The Royal
Nestled in the heart of the countryside, The Royal invites you to savor hearty, home-cooked meals, prepared using local ingredients. Our menu celebrates the best of Devon and Cornwall, featuring seasonal produce from nearby farms and time-honored recipes that warm the soul.
The Royal, a 15th-century pub in Horsebridge, West Devon, sits on the Tamar Trail in the scenic Tamar Valley, near the historic Horsebridge built in 1437. Originally a nunnery, this charming country pub features beamed ceilings, open log fires, and a welcoming atmosphere. It offers traditional home-cooked cuisine using locally sourced produce, including fresh fish, venison, and pheasant, alongside real ales and a Sunday roast.
With a beer garden, ample parking, and sheltered outdoor seating, it’s a cozy spot for locals and visitors alike.
Live Music & Events
Dew Barf
Dew Barf : Cornish for Two Beard.
Dew Barf play a wide variety of music, spanning over one hundred years, equalling the combined age of the duo. Two delinquent drop outs who happen to have known each other for 30 years and lurked at the back of various stages in that time, decided to get some microphones and have a go at being front-men. The result is pretty hairy! From Bluegrass to 90’s Trance and incorporating a heavy dose of some Classic Rock from the 70’s and Blues from the 60’s, the set sees acoustic and electric guitars and both voices.
Dew Barf are a thrill to watch as they pour in the passion and thoroughly enjoy what they do. What you see isn’t necessarily what you hear; they look like they should be selling The Big Issue but sound exciting as they play in their unique style with no fakery.