Merrivale, Dartmoor, Devon. Initially formed from 17th century cottages, possibly including stables, it served as a coaching stop and later a busy inn, particularly when the nearby quarry was active, and in the 1950s it briefly functioned as a petrol station. Inside there is a small bar surrounded by several rooms and in front of the pub is a large picnic table overlooking Dartmoor. We went on a Sunday, which is traditionally roast dinner day at pubs and restaurants throughout England. It consists of roasted meat (beef, lamb and pork are common), roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, gravy, and vegetables. I wished we had planned ahead because this was a roast on another level. When we walked in the pub was very smoky due to the roasting of HUGE pieces of meat on the ox grill - the aroma was incredible. Alas we had made other plans so it was an Azores Pale Ale from Sharps Brewery in Cornwall (served from a canvas covered gravity keg!) and a nice dry cider for Bethany that we enjoyed outside surrounded by the glorious landscape.