Harris Arms, The

The Harris Arms is the sort of place that gives a good name to that badly mauled word 'gastropub'. More than that it encapsulates the story of two distinctive people with a love for life, and tireless enthusiasm. The story of Andy and Rowena Whiteman is a notable one that has taken them both round the world until in 2003 they bought the pub and mapped out their future, which was 'to serve fantastic food, with great wines at fair prices along with lovely local beers'.

They chose a promising location in which to do it - Devon has a rather independent attitude towards life, which makes an assumption that what may not succeed elsewhere has a much better chance of doing so amidst its fertile acres and sun-washed beaches. Perhaps this is what drew the Whitemans to their Devon/Cornwall borders inn with its sweeping views over the Devon countryside, and has resulted in a string of Awards and a steadily growing reputation for excellence and value.

Amongst their suppliers are some of the leading West Country names, such as County Cheeses of Tavistock, fish from Dennis Knights of Port Isaac, and beef, lamb, pork and poultry from Philip Warren of Launceston and Palmers of Tavistock. Supplies from legendary names such as these possess the quality of honesty and under expert hands in the kitchens yield dishes that restore faith in the enjoyment of food.