Local Pubs & Restaurants
The Fox and Goose
Set in the heart of an unspoilt Exmoor village (Parracombe). Relaxing place. Good food from fresh local produce. Local ales and extensive wine list. Parracombe, EX31 4PE Tel: 01598 763 239
The Black Venus
North Devon pub of the year 2008. Many circular walks from here. Homemade food and local drinks. Well maintained beer garden. Challacombe, EX31 4TT Tel: 01598 763 251
The Rising Sun
Lynmouth – Ancient and picturesque building with generally excellent food. Perhaps not child friendly. Harbourside, Lynmouth, EX35 6EG Tel: 01598 753 223
The Masons Arms
Superb food in a thatched 13th century inn in a small village on the edge of Exmoor. One Michelin star. A 40 minute drive but worth it. Knowstone, South Molton, EX36 4RY Tel: 01398 341 231
Chichester Arms
Situated next to the church in the pretty village of Mortehoe near Woolacombe, this 16th century pub is gas lit and once was the old vicarage! The Chichester arms offer a variety of real ales, cider, foreign beers, ample parking, beer garden and outside terrace. Specialising in fresh seafood, steaks, roast meats, and fresh vegetables all cooked to order. Mortehoe, EX34 7DU Tel 01271 870 411
The Rock
This 17th Century Inn boasts five cask marque real ales, an extensive wine list and really good fresh food cooked with flair served in either the fireside bars or airy conservatory. Rock Hill, Georgeham, EX33 1JW Tel: 01271 890 322
Hunters Inn
Excellent local pub at the heart of Heddon Valley. Perfect for walking the coast and Exmoor. Nice food. Large out door area. Room at the back with huge picture windows. Heddon Valley, Parracombe, North Devon, EX31 4PY Tel: 01598 763 230
Esplanade Fish Bar
Award winning fish and chips. The Esplanade, Lynmouth, EX35 6EQ Tel: 01598 753 798
11 the Quay
Damien Hirst’s Restaurant – Ilfracombe – Lovely building overlooking the harbour. Great views and good food – particularly the fish. Have a good look round for all the original Hirst artworks. The top room at the back is lovely. 11 the Quay, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ Tel: 01271 868 090
Andrew’s on the Weir
Porlock Weir – Our favourite restaurant but some distance away – Fresh seasonal Exmoor produce that creates superb but unpretentious modern food. Porlock Weir, Exmoor, Somerset, TA24 8PB Tel: 01643 863 300
Quackers Restaurant
Combe Martin – Family run restaurant serves good home cooked meals. Newly and smartly converted with a lovely courtyard. Castle Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0HX Tel: 01271 882 282
Le Bistro
Located in the picturesque village of Lynmouth. Simple cooking served from the best local produce with a friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. Le Bistro, 7 Watersmeet road, Lynmouth, EX35 6EP Tel: 01598 753 302
Top Chippy
Traditional seaside village fish and chip shop. High Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0HT Tel: 07775 441 481
Squires Fish Restaurant
Classic fish and chip shop. Exeter Road, Braunton, EX33 2JL Tel: 01271 815 533
Ye Olde George and Dragon (Bottom George)
Combe Martin Pub – Attractive local pub, recently refurbished to a high standard – very welcoming to all. Castle Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0HX Tel: 01271 882 282
The Castle Inn
Combe Martin Pub – Live entertainment most Saturdays, children and dogs welcome. High Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0HS Tel: 01271 883 706
The Dolphin Inn
Combe Martin Pub – Great location overlooking the bay – Restaurant above does sea food. Seaside, Combe Martin, EX34 0AW Tel: 01271 883 424
The Fo’c’sle Inn
Combe Martin pub - Excellent bitter served here – overlooks the beach with stunning views – very popular pub. Seaside, Combe Martin, EX34 0DJ Tel: 01271 883 354
Pack O’ Cards Pub
Combe Martin pub - The Pack o’ Cards Inn is a unique Grade II Ancient Monument. Constructed to resemble a deck of cards, apparently financed from a gambling win. They have a fine selection of real ales and lagers and you can enjoy meals in the restaurant or the riverside garden. There is a large playground for the children and in the summer they have barbeques in the garden. High Street, Combe Martin, EX34 0ET Tel: 01271 882 300
The Royal Marine Pub
Combe Martin pub – lovely view of cliffs and bay – welcoming bar and comfortable dining area. Seaside, Combe Martin, EX34 0AW Tel: 01271 882 470
