The Royal Oak Inn, Meavy, Devon - The perfect Dartmoor hideaway for drinking and dining. The best village inn near Plymouth with good beer, real ale, and fine food.

A Dartmoor Inn, the Royal Oak Inn is a free house owned by Burrator Parish Council and is the finest Dartmoor village inn within 50 miles of Plymouth.

Situated by the village green in Meavy, Devon, it is a former 15th-century church house inn and takes its name from the oak tree on the village green, which is reputedly some 800 years old. This is one of the few remaining traditional pubs that has a flagstone floor, old beams and a large open fireplace. The Royal Oak Inn is situated within the Dartmoor National Park, in an idyllic location next to the village green in Meavy.

For the best in good local food

For well kept local real ales

For a great atmosphere in a traditional local inn

Plus occasional Guest Ales
On now Harvest Moon 4.3% and Tribute 4.2%

And for many moor reasons . . .

. . . you must pay a visit to

 

The Royal Oak Inn, Meavy, Devon

The Royal Oak Inn, Meavy, Devon  PL20 6PJ

Telephone: 01822 852944

Your hosts: Stephen and Julie Earp

Use the menu on the left to find out more about this lovely inn

Valentine's DayDon’t Forget . . . Our Curry Club  ~ Next date 29th June.
Always held on the last Wednesday of the month.
All you can eat curry buffet. Give us a call to book a table.

How to find us: Take the B3212 from Yelverton to Princetown and turn right at Dousland (by the Burrator Inn). Continue straight on through Dousland and on into Meavy.  Follow the road round to the right past Meavy Primary School, along the narrow lane past the cottages and emerge at the village green. Here you will find the Royal Oak on the north side of the green, next to the parish church.  Opening times.

View Google street view and map showing the location of The Royal Oak Inn.

Important Notice

The Royal Oak Inn will be closed on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th September due to new beer lines being fitted as well as some redecoration of the lounge bar.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
The pub will be open for business as usual on Wednesday 28th September from 11 am.
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For our WINE OFFER see Dining

 

Latest news

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Taste of the West Gold Award

Monday 15 August 2016

We are delighted to be able to say you that we have been awarded Gold by Taste of the West.

Championing the region’s exceptional food and drink identity, Taste of the West, established in 1991, is the regional food and drink trade organisation for the South West of England.

 

Parish Plod Well Supported

Monday 4th July 2016

The Parish Plod which took place yesterday was very well supported.  Over 100 people took part and they raised over £1000 which is going to Jeremiahs Journey, Plymouth. 

 

The 5th Dartmoor Firkin Challenge

Sunday 30th May 2016

This years Dartmoor Firkin Challenge was organised by The Royal Oak Inn.  Each team of 2 is required to carry an empty 9 gallon firkin around the 4 1/2 mile course.  The firkin must be carried between the runners at all times. Each firkin weighs approximately 10kg.  The event started and finished on the green outside the Royal Oak Inn at Meavy. There was a checkpoint at the top of Sheeps Tor. Here each competitor is required to drink 1⁄2 pint of Dartmoor Ale before embarking on the return leg.   The first Male & Female teams over the finish line received a case of Dartmoor Ale. 

Fantastic weather over the bank holiday weekend ensured we had a great turn out from competitors and spectators. There was a fantastic atmosphere.

The course record, set by Jay Horton & Gary Andrews in 2015, is 37:00 mins.

2016 results

1st Male team ~Nigel Jenkins & Gary Court ~ 40:10

2nd Male team ~ Justin Crewe & Joseph Long ~ 43:58  

3rd Male team ~ Iain Smith & Nick Kent ~ 48:42    

1st female team ~ Helen Perry & Sharrow ~ 63:42

2nd female team ~ Angela Douglass & Susan Dougiass ~ 83:14

Thank you to our Race sponsors:  Dartmoor Brewery, Tavy Signs,  MoorBars,  Royal Oak Inn.    

A big thank you to all the competitors and the friends and family that came along to support them.  

Thank you to Nigel Jenkins for setting the course and Kate Luffingham for registration and time keeping.  

Also thank you to all the marshals for their help and time.

All money raised goes to support Meavy Parish Hall.

 

Royal Oak Inn Features in Dine in Devon

Friday 1st April 2016

The Royal Oak Inn features in the new Dine in Devon promotion from Parkdean Holidays.  The purpose of this promotion is to help visitors find some of the tastiest places in Devon. Landlord Stephen Earp is delighted to be involved in the promotion.

Devon has long been a region renowned for its amazing local food.  Wherever you decide to eat in Devon, you will find an array of dining establishments that have something for everyone, and The Royal Oak Inn is up there with the best. To help you decide where to eat in the region, Dine in Devon has handpicked five favourite places.

 

Good Beer Guide 2016Good Beer Guide 2016

Tuesday 22nd September 2015

For the seventh year in succession the Royal Oak Inn is listed in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide.

Only pubs that serve the best quality real ale are picked by CAMRA members to be featured in the Good Beer Guide's listings.  The Royal Oak Inn is pleased to be recognised for the support it gives to our brewing industry and for ensuring that customers get the chance to sample top quality beer.    

 

 

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Local weather

Current weather data from a local weather station situated in Dousland, about 1.4km north of the Royal Oak Inn.

 

Dartmoor Border Morris

Dartmoor Border Morris celebrate their visit to the Royal Oak Inn, September 2011

The Royal Oak Inn is ‘Home’ to the Dartmoor Border Morris, who sing play in the pub each Wednesday over the winter.

 

Meavy Amateur DramaticsThe Royal Oak Inn is also ‘Home’ to Meavy Amateur Dramatics, who rehearse every Thursday in Meavy Parish Hall.

 

Ask Stephen for details.

Forces Discounts Available

The Royal Oak Inn is offering British Forces a 10% discount off their food bill when eating at the Royal Oak Inn.

British Forces Discounts

Event Catering & Bars

Full event catering and bar service provided by The Royal Oak Inn.

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Meavy Oak Ale is here!

Meavy Oak Ale at the Royal Oak Inn

Royal Oak Inn in the Guides

FAMOUS 100 PUBS

Thank you to all our customers who voted for The Royal Oak Inn. We were voted as one of the Famous Grouse / Sunday Telegraph ~ FAMOUS 100 PUBS.

Famouse Grouse

Famous Grouse asked the British public which pubs in Britain deserve to be Famous for a reason. The Royal Oak Inn has not only been nominated but has been chosen from hundreds of entries to ... become one of The Famous Grouse Famous 100.

Thank you again.

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Outside bar at Meavy Oak Fair, June 2013

Dartmoor Border Morris are at The Royal Oak Inn

Burrator Reservoir

Devonport Leat

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