Places to Eat

The Talaton Inn is a welcoming village pub just a short drive away, serving a menu of seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. With its relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and traditional charm, it’s an excellent choice for a leisurely lunch, evening meal or a drink after a day exploring East Devon.

A charming country inn nestled in the East Devon countryside, the Greyhound Country Inn combines traditional character with excellent food and a warm welcome. With its oak-beamed interiors, roaring log fires and highly regarded restaurant, it’s an ideal spot for a relaxed lunch, evening meal or special occasion.

The Jack in the Green is an award-winning country pub renowned for its exceptional food, warm hospitality and relaxed atmosphere. Showcasing the very best local Devon produce, the menu features beautifully prepared seasonal dishes alongside classic pub favourites with a twist, it's the perfect spot for an al fresco lunch in the courtyard, a special dinner or one of their popular Sunday roasts.

Just a short drive away in Tipton St John, The Golden Lion is a welcoming, family-run pub and restaurant serving hearty food, great drinks and a warm West Country welcome. Its cosy atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to unwind, with classic pub favourites, locally sourced ingredients and delicious Sunday roasts on the menu.

Nestled in the beautiful Otter Valley near Honiton, THE PIG-at Combe is a stunning Elizabethan country house hotel renowned for its kitchen garden-inspired dining and relaxed luxury. Surrounded by acres of beautiful gardens and woodland, the restaurant celebrates seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, with many picked fresh from its own kitchen garden.

For relaxed dining with a modern twist, head to The Holt in nearby Honiton. This stylish pub, restaurant and smokehouse is known for its seasonal menus, featuring a small but impressive selection of flavour-packed dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, combined with a welcoming atmosphere and carefully curated selection of wines, beers and cocktails.

Heron Farm near Honiton is an award-winning vineyard and kitchen garden. Surrounded by vineyards, orchards and beautiful walled gardens, the seasonal menu showcases fresh produce grown on the farm alongside the finest local ingredients. Whether you're visiting for brunch, lunch, coffee and cake, afternoon tea or an evening meal, it's the perfect place to relax in a beautiful countryside setting.

If you're looking for the perfect steak, Miller & Carter in Exeter is well worth the short drive. Known as 'The Masters of Steak' this leading steakhouse combines high-quality ingredients with expertly prepared dishes using only the finest, most flavoursome cuts of beef. Alongside its signature steaks, you'll find an extensive menu, indulgent desserts and a carefully selected range of wines, beers and cocktails.

For great-value family dining, Brewers Fayre Exeter is a popular choice. With a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, the menu features all your pub favourites, from burgers, grills and fish and chips to tasty Sunday roasts, alongside a dedicated children's menu and all-you-can-eat breakfasts.

For fresh, sustainable seafood with spectacular views of the Jurassic Coast, head to Rockfish Sidmouth. Set within the historic Drill Hall on Sidmouth's grand Esplanade, you're just a stones throw away from the pebbled beach. This popular seafood restaurant serves sustainable seafood, landed that morning in nearby Brixham and cooked to order.

Located just a mile from the charming seaside town of Sidmouth on Devon's Jurassic Coast, The Salty Monk is an award-winning restaurant celebrating the very best of the South West's produce. With a focus on sustainability and seasonality, its daily changing menu showcases bold flavours, fresh local ingredients and creative dishes, ensuring every visit offers a unique and memorable dining experience.

For a truly unforgettable dining experience, The River Exe Café is a unique restaurant floating on the beautiful Exe Estuary serving a delicious menu of locally sourced food in an incredible waterside setting. Open from 1 April to 30 September, it is only accessible by boat and customers can hop aboard the dedicated water taxi to reach the restaurant. Its popularity means tables book up quickly, so it's worth booking in advance or keeping an eye out for last-minute cancellations.

For an unforgettable fine dining experience, visit the Lympstone Manor Hotel in Exmouth, home to the Michelin-starred restaurant created by acclaimed chef Michael Caines. Set within a beautiful country house overlooking the Exe Estuary, the restaurants showcases exceptional modern British cuisine using the finest seasonal ingredients from Devon and the South West.

Harry's Restaurant is one of Exeter's most popular family-run restaurants, set within a beautiful Victorian building in the heart of the city. Known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant serves lovingly crafted seasonal menus showcasing the very best produce from local farms, growers and producers. Guided by the seasons, every dish celebrates fresh, high-quality ingredients.

For fresh, sustainable seafood with spectacular waterfront views, head to Rockfish Exmouth. Overlooking the beautiful Exe Estuary, this popular seafood restaurant serves fresh locally caught fish, simply cooked over charcoal, grilled or crisp fried. With its relaxed coastal setting and commitment to sustainable local seafood, it's the perfect spot for a sunset dinner or classic fish and chips by the sea.

The Galley is an independent fish and seafood restaurant nestled in the heart of Topsham overlooking the Exe Estuary. It is an award-winning seafood restaurant celebrated for its refined coastal dining and exceptional local produce. Its daily changing menu showcases the freshest fish from Brixham and Newlyn, alongside the very best seasonal ingredients from Devon. All set within a charming historic building over 300-years old!