Recently went here as a couple. The staff were very welcoming and the starters were great with a wide selection. However from there the meal went down hill... The main course of the green chicken curry tasted like no curry I've ever tried. No spice...or taste. The best part was the microwaved naan and the mango chutney. Post main course, the double espresso I ordered seemed to be more like an Americano than a double espresso. Overall a real shame as the pub had potential.More

We visited for lunch today and was very impressed with food, service and Covid measures. The gentleman who took order and brought food was very friendly and set you at ease in these uncertain times.

The pub is tucked away in the heart of the village and provides a real sense charm and character. The staff are really welcoming and service is smooth and efficient. The menu range was not huge, that matters not as our meals were all very...tasty, hearty and truly home comforting. The staff are all very CoVid aware, which is good, all I would say is take a jacket or an extra jumper.. as our table was subject to an open window and a chilly wind from a wide open door.More

A lovely pub in a charming location. Polite, friendly, helpful staff. A good choice of starters, mains and desserts, even for vegetarians. Food was tasty and served promptly. They handle the covid regulations well, providing a safe but relaxed atmosphere.

Excellent value for money. Lovely, traditional pub with some fantastic food. Couldn't fault it and will definitely be back next time we are near Lustleigh.

We had a fantastic lunch here, great service, delicious burger and lambs liver, did not disappoint, would highly recommend !

It was a miserable and rainy day. Retail therapy had failed to entertain us in the morning and we needed a moral boost. We picked the Cleave for lunch because it was nearby and one of us remembered the village being quaint. We were lucky...they had a table free, so I recommend you book. Anyway - what a find! Anti Covid-19 precautions are exemplary, with one way traffic, table only service, mask wearing, good table spacing and cling film wrapped cutlery. The service from the young man who looked after us and the food were superb. The Thai-style mussels to start were among the best I have ever tasted and the pork belly was heavenly. My vegetarian partner loved her garlic and herb mushrooms followed by vegetarian lasagne and her sister raved about the leek and potato soup and roast beef baguette with salad and an excellent coleslaw. We left with our bellies full and our spirits raised thanks to the Cleave. Highly recommended.More