Half Moon Inn
Half Moon Inn, Clayhidon, EX15 3TJ
Member Overview
What is The Half Moon Inn?
The Half Moon Inn is a traditional country pub nestled in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB) in Clayhidon, near Cullompton. Surrounded by stunning countryside and overlooking the Culm Valley, the pub combines historic character, locally sourced food, real ales and warm Devon hospitality.
The inn is one of the longest-established buildings in the parish, with records showing a licence being granted as early as 1787, and has become a popular destination for walkers, food lovers and visitors exploring the Devon and Somerset border.
What does The Half Moon Inn offer?
The Half Moon Inn serves freshly prepared, homemade food using local ingredients wherever possible. The menu combines traditional pub favourites with modern influences and seasonal dishes, alongside a carefully selected range of local ales, wines and spirits.
Visitors can enjoy:
- Traditional pub dining
- Homemade desserts
- Sunday lunches
- Real ales
- Local drinks
- Outdoor dining with countryside views
- Dog-friendly facilities
- Private dining pods
- Special themed food events
- Beer festivals and community events
Our Specialities
The Half Moon Inn is best known for:
- Homemade food
- Traditional country pub dining
- Sunday roasts
- Local Devon produce
- Real ales
- Homemade puddings
- Countryside dining
- Dog-friendly hospitality
- Blackdown Hills views
- Rural Devon hospitality
Why Choose The Half Moon Inn?
The Half Moon offers everything people love about a traditional Devon pub: roaring fires in winter, spectacular views in summer, quality home-cooked food and a genuinely warm welcome.
The kitchen focuses on freshly prepared dishes using local produce, while the bar showcases local ales and drinks. Guests regularly praise both the quality of the food and the outstanding countryside setting, making it a popular stop for walkers, cyclists and visitors exploring the Blackdown Hills.
Where can you find The Half Moon Inn?
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday
- Pub: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Food: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sunday
- Pub: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Food: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Parking
Parking is available opposite the pub. If the main car park is full, additional parking is available in the nearby church car park.
Contact Half Moon Inn
Contact Info
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Half Moon Inn dog friendly?
Yes. The Half Moon Inn is a dog-friendly pub and welcomes visitors exploring the surrounding Blackdown Hills with their four-legged companions.
Do you use local ingredients?
Yes. The menu features locally sourced produce and freshly prepared homemade dishes whenever possible
Do I need to book a table?
Booking is recommended, particularly for Sunday lunches and busy periods.
Do you have outdoor seating?
Yes. The pub offers outdoor seating and dining areas with beautiful views across the Culm Valley and surrounding countryside.
What are the most popular dishes?
Guests regularly praise the Sunday roasts, fish and chips, homemade pies, homemade puddings and seasonal specials
Do you serve real ale?
Yes. The pub serves real ales and guest beers, alongside wines and other drinks.
Is there parking available?
Yes. Parking is available opposite the pub, with overflow parking nearby.
Do you host events?
Yes. The Half Moon Inn hosts themed food evenings, beer festivals and other community events throughout the year
What makes The Half Moon Inn special?
Its combination of homemade food, locally sourced ingredients, traditional pub atmosphere and spectacular Blackdown Hills setting makes it one of the area's most loved country pubs.
Is the pub family friendly?
Yes. The Half Moon Inn welcomes families and offers a relaxed countryside setting for all ages.