Five of dropped into the Cleave after a Friday spent cycling around the area. The (new) landlord could not have been more friendly and welcoming, and after sampling some of the ales and ciders, we decided to stay for our evening meal. Choosing to eat...More

Three of us plus dog visited for a lunchtime birthday treat on a weekday. The pub is very attractive and welcomes dogs. The staff are polite and friendly, although being repeatedly called "sir" is something I find slightly irritating. I had a curry, my wife...More

First time to the gorgeous thatched Cleave pub today - and it won't be the last! We had lunch in the gorgeous and very tranquil and garden surrounded by some very pretty shrubs and tall trees. The pub interior oozes charm with lots of dark...More

Loved this pub, food excellent, staff very friendly and the dogs very welcomed. We ate here a few times during our stay at Lustleigh and it didn't disappoint at all.

We came here on our first date in 2012 and its become our must visit place during our annual trip to Devon. The food is good, the staff wonderful and the locals are a delight. Each year, we meet someone new and share stories of...More

We have stayed in Lustleigh twice this year. Both times we ate at The Cleave. The setting is beautiful, the pub has plenty of seating indoors and out. The menu is varied and the food good. In peak season it is essential to book.

after a good day of hiking, this pub gives you everything you want / need. We felt most welcome with the dog and the staff was really friendly and helpfull. The food was as tastefull as you'd expect from a better restaurant. when hiking in...More

Hidden away - but picture postcard - has time stood still and is possibly all the better for it?.. fabulous on a sunny summers day - great beer garden, solid tables, not too many, not too rammed in. Bar is quite small - lots of...More

The Cleave is a lovely pub, with a warm welcome, great food and good service. My particular favourite is the grilled aubergine starter, which is enough for lunch by itself as portions are very generous

Food - Lasagne OK, soup a bit gloopy. Wilted salad. Menu a little limited - it needs some imagination. Average quality. Pretty garden. Dining rooms quite musty, not much ambience or atmosphere, carpets a bit grubby. It needs TLC. A chef was in the car...More