Restaurants & Bars

A historic 14th-century village pub recently given a £2-million makeover by St Austell Brewery. Excellent fish and chips, beef brisket burgers, local ales, and 28 newly refurbished bedrooms. One of the most characterful pubs in Devon.

A classic thatched Devon pub, described by regulars as 'a great Devon pub.' Traditional food, local ales, and genuine warmth.

A working National Trust bakery and café in a beautiful thatched building. Scones, cream teas, sandwiches, and homemade cakes. Perfect mid-walk refreshment stop.

Sourdough, lasagne, quiche Lorraine - a proper tasty bistro experience in the ancient market town of Colyton.

A wonderful converted picture house with great Sunday roasts, burgers, and a varied menu. Popular with locals and visitors alike.

Excellent pasta, seafood, and pizza. Gluten-free friendly and very popular with families.

Far more than a seaside café - great crab sandwiches, varied menu, and a lovely relaxed vibe.

One of East Devon's finest restaurants - lobster, scallops, crab with mango salad, and outstanding fish cookery. Consistently exceptional.

Widely praised for its 'unreal roast dinner' and wonderful staff. One of Sidmouth's most popular spots.

Fresh crab, whitebait, seafood chowder - a seafood lover's paradise in the centre of Sidmouth.

A tasting menu experience in Sidbury, near Sidmouth. Clotted cream desserts, seasonal menu, fine dining in a charming setting.

Honiton's most celebrated restaurant - famous onion bhajis, exceptional butter chicken, BYO wine permitted. Widely considered one of the best Indian restaurants in Devon.

Otter Brewery's flagship pub and restaurant. Fresh fish from Brixham, tapas-style sharing dishes, excellent vegan options. Two AA Rosettes.

A celebrated 16th-century coaching inn - delicious Sunday lunch with tender beef, perfectly cooked fish. One of the best gastropubs in East Devon.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's famous farm restaurant and cookery school in the Axe Valley. Seasonal, locally grown produce at its finest. Worth booking well in advance.

The finest dining in the area - venison, clams, octopus, perfectly executed. Reserve well ahead.

'Best pulled pork roll ever' - incredible street food, amazing value.

Authentic wood-fired pizza with a relaxed atmosphere. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

'Wonderful small restaurant with beautiful fresh fish' - the place for seared cod in Lyme Regis.