Eating out in South Devon

South Devon offers a fantastic choice of places to eat out, with something to suit every taste and occasion. From cosy country pubs serving hearty, locally sourced dishes to stylish restaurants showcasing fresh seasonal produce, the area is known for its quality food and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy relaxed cafés for light lunches and homemade cakes, traditional inns with character and charm, or more refined dining experiences for special evenings out. With an emphasis on local ingredients and regional flavours, eating out in South Devon is as much about enjoying the surroundings as it is about the food itself.

Kingsbridge (1 mile)

Seven Stars – www.sevenstarskingsbridge.com
Pub and restaurant dining, suitable for all, with a large outdoor seating area, and food served all day

Creeks End – www.creeksendinn.co.uk
Family friendly atmosphere on the quayside, with large outdoor seating area, serving every days meals, along with a Carvery on Sundays, also good for watching major sporting events on their large screen TV

The Crabshell – www.thecrabshellinn.uk/
Situated alongside the estuary, large outdoor seating area to watch the paddle boarders, family friendly with meals and pizzas served all day

Cafe Asia – www.thecafeasia.co.uk
Chinese Restaurant (selected days only) and take-away with delivery service available to Parkland

Mahabharat – www.mahabharatonline.co.uk
Award winning Indian Restaurant and take-away with delivery service available to Parkland – one of our favourite places!

The Cod Father – 01548 853319
Small cafe and award winning take-away Fish and Chips – why not call ahead and pre-order to avoid the queue

Pizza Planet – www.pizza-plant.co.uk
Take away Pizzas, with delivery service available to Parkland

Twenty Seven – www.27devon.co.uk
Award winning fine dining at it is best! Fresh local produce, skilfully prepared and served in a relaxed vibrant environment. Quality is key, Jamie only sources and cooks with the best produce from nature’s larder. This is certainly best saved for a special occasion!

The Dodbrooke Inn – www.facebook.com/dodbrookeinn/
Sadly no car parking, but excellent steaks and fish n chips (take away available)

The town also has many independent small cafes, ideal for a quick lunchtime bite, or for a brew of coffee and a slice of home-made cake

Churchstow (1 mile)

The Church House Inn – www.churchhouse-churchstow.com
This is our nearest pub, but there is no footpath or verge for walking, so biking, driving or a taxi is recommended.

Loddiswell (2 miles)

Aune Valley Cafe – www.aunevalleymeat.co.uk/valley-view-cafe/
Valley View Cafe is run by local couple Amy and Richard, they pride themselves in providing a home cooked, fresh and tasty menu all using local, doorstop produce from the farm shop next door; Aune Valley Meat. An ideal place for a real cooked breakfast.

Avon Mill Garden Centre – www.avonmill.com
Garden centre set by the River Avon, with lovely little cafe serving fresh dishes of the day, and home-made cakes

Aveton Gifford (3 miles)

Fishermans Rest – www.thefishermansrest.co.uk
Old fashioned village pub serving home-cooked and classic pub meals

Bantham (4 miles)

The Sloop Inn – www.thesloop.co.uk
Located in the heart of the ‘surfing’ village just a stones throw from the beach…

The Gastrobus – www.gastrobus.co.uk
Set near the beach, ideal for a cold drink, cup of coffee and slice of cake, pasty or a gourmet burger…

Estuary View Cafe – http://www.banthamstores.co.uk/#estuary-view-cafe
Small cafe with panoramic view of Bigbury and the Avon Estuary. Ideal stop for breakfast, a light lunch or coffee and cake!

Thurlestone (5 miles)

Thurlestone Hotel – www.thurlestone.co.uk
Four star hotel invites you for morning coffee, lunch on the terrace, afternoon tea in the lounge, or fine dining it its award winning Restaurant

The Village Inn – www.thurlestone.co.uk/dining/the-village-inn
The traditional locals pub which is part of the four star hotel offers you a mix of restaurant dining, along with a traditional upmarket pub menu, complete with log fires

Beach House – www.beachhousedevon.com
Situated on South Milton Sands with stunning views, well known for their seafood platters which of course include local crab and lobster

Chillington (6 miles)

Bear and Blacksmith – www.thebearandblacksmith.co.uk
A friendly, warm welcome along with a menu produced for homegrown and locally produced fish produce – it’s much more than pub food!

Stokenham (7 miles

Church House Inn – www.churchhouse-stokenham.co.uk
A picturesque pub serving modern and creative British classics.

Hope Cove (7 miles)

Hope & Anchor – www.hopeandanchor.co.uk
Situated in the picturesque old fishing village, the pub offers log fires for cooler days, and large sun terraces for warmer months…locally sourced pub and restaurant food available (please note they do not take table reservations).

The Cove – www.thecovedevon.co.uk
Beach style cafe bar situated in the heart of the village, open all day with a varied menu

Cottage Hotel – www.hopecove.com
Situated on the hillside with stunning views, treat yourself to lunch in the bar, or an old fashioned afternoon in the lounge, evening dinner in the traditional restaurant also available, and of course Sunday Lunch.

Lobster Pod Bistro – www.lobster-pod.co.uk
Overlooking the harbour and beach you can enjoy indoor and outdoor seating. The menu offers a selection for all including their famous lobster platter

Salcombe (8 miles)

Dick and Wills – www.dickandwills.co.uk
Waterside bar and brasserie, boutique wines and seasonal menus

Rockfish – www.therockfish.co.uk
Fresh local fish and seafood situated over looking the estuary.

Crab Shed – www.crabshed.com
Quayside seafood restaurant – you won’t find fresher fish or shellfish

The Victoria – www.victoriainnsalcombe.co.uk
Situated in the centre of town, offering a selection of traditional pub meals during the day, and fine dining for dinner.

The Wardroom – www.thewardroom.co.uk
A d dinner waterfront location for breakfast and lunch

The Fortescue – www.thefortsalcombe.co.uk/en-GB
Iconic Salcombe pub.

The Ferry Inn – www.theferryinnsalcombe.com
Salcombe’s oldest pub situated on the waterfront.

Winking Prawn (North Sands) – www.winkingprawngroup.co.uk
Situated in view of the beach, the cafe offers breakfast, coffee, lunch and dinner throughout the year.

South Sands Hotel (South Sands) – www.southsands.com
Offering the best views, an ideal location to enjoy cocktails

Torcross (8 miles)

Start Bay Inn – www.startbayinn.co.uk
Thatched pub on the sea front, famous for its ‘fish and chips’

Slapton (9 miles)

The Queens Arms – www.queensarmsslapton.co.uk
Set in the heart of the village, a warm welcome awaits you along with quality home-cooked pub meals.

Beesands (9 miles)

The Cricket Inn – www.thecricketinn.com
Situated in the old fishing village whose menus consists of the local catches of the day.

Dartmouth (13 miles)

Dartmouth Hotel, Golf and Spa (8.5 miles) – www.the-dartmouth-hotel.co.uk/dining
Just a 15 minute drive for us serving lunch, afternoon tea and dinner in their Bistro bar.
Should you be on one of spa packages your complimentary card offers you a 15% discount off food and drink

Sportsmans Arms (9 miles) – www.sportsmansarmsdartmouth.co.uk
Located on the way to Dartmouth, a country pub serving quality classic sand the best carvery in the area on Sunday

Rockfish – www.therockfish.co.uk/pages/dartmouth-seafood-restaurant
Freshly caught local fish and seafood with views over the water.

Dudley’s Cafe – www.dudleysdartmouth.co.uk
Delicious home cooked food served all day

Kendricks – www.kendricks.life
Well established restaurant for dinner

For more information about Eating Out in South Devon, please visit the local South Hams visitors directory.