Christmas at the Dartmoor Inn, Merrivale
Our Christmas menu on Dartmoor is ready to view. You can choose from our festive main menu and our Christmas dessert menu, because we prepare both to order with carefully sourced local produce.
Our Christmas menu on Dartmoor
Celebrate the season with fire-cooked food in a warm Dartmoor inn, because nothing beats an open fire in winter. Booking is advisable, so reserve early to secure your table.
Festive food cooked over fire
Sharing platters, grill favourites and puddings, all prepared to order at the inn.




Book our Christmas menu on Dartmoor
Christmas at the inn suits every kind of group. Also, our open fire gives the dining room a glow that is hard to find elsewhere.
Thank your team with a meal cooked over open fire, because a good year deserves a proper celebration.
Bring the generations together over a festive meal while the fire glows.
Raise a glass with friends before the year ends.


Booking your Christmas meal
Reserve online because booking is advisable at Christmas.
Email us with the date and the number of guests, then we will come back to you soon. Alternatively, call 07495 218911.
Made to share, so please order at least 24 hours in advance of your booking.
Five rooms overlooking Dartmoor, so nobody needs the journey home.
Christmas and New Year opening hours
Our hours stay as normal until Christmas week. Therefore please check the dates below before you book. Booking is advisable, so reserve early to secure your table.
Thursday 24 DecemberLunch only, 12pm to 3pmFriday 25 DecemberClosedSaturday 26 DecemberClosedSunday 27 DecemberLunch only from our normal menu, 12pm to 3pm. We are not serving Sunday lunchMonday 28 to Thursday 31 DecemberNormal hoursFriday 1 JanuarySunday lunch hours only, 12pm to 3pmSaturday 2 JanuaryNormal serviceSunday 3 JanuarySunday lunch, 12pm to 3pmMonday 4 to Thursday 7 JanuaryClosed while we relay our main floorFriday 8 JanuaryBack to normal
Christmas questions
Where can I see the Christmas menu?
You can also find our festive main menu and Christmas dessert menu on this page and on our menu page.
What are your Christmas and New Year opening hours?
Our hours are normal until Christmas week. We serve lunch only from 12pm to 3pm on 24 December, then we close on 25 and 26 December. On 27 December we serve lunch only from our normal menu, 12pm to 3pm. We are open as normal from 28 to 31 December. We serve lunch from 12pm to 3pm on 1 and 3 January, with normal service on 2 January. However, we close from 4 to 7 January while we relay our main floor, then reopen as normal on 8 January.
How do I book a table for Christmas?
First, you can reserve online for up to six guests. Booking is advisable, so reserve early to secure your table. However, for larger parties please call 07495 218911 or email bookings@dartmoorinnmerrivale.co.uk.
Do you host Christmas staff parties?
Yes, we welcome staff parties, family gatherings and celebrations with friends. Simply email us with the date and the number of guests, then we will confirm the details. Also, our private bookings page explains how to enquire.
Can you cater for dietary needs at Christmas?
Almost all of our menu is gluten-free. In addition, our vegetarian and vegan options are on our specials board. Therefore, please tell us about any allergies when you book.
Can we stay the night after a Christmas meal?
Yes, we have five rooms overlooking Dartmoor, so your guests can enjoy the evening without the journey home. If you are staying with us, we automatically assign you a table in the evening.
Do you offer sharing platters for groups?
Our signature surf ‘n’ turf platters are ideal to share. Because we prepare them to order, please order at least 24 hours in advance of your booking.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes. When you email us the value you would like, we will arrange it. Also, a voucher works for a fire-cooked meal or a stay on Dartmoor.
Also, more answers are in our Dartmoor Inn FAQs.

