Food & Drink

Taking a well-deserved holiday in North Devon means not only exploring the region's stunning countryside but also discovering a never-ending list of superb restaurants, cafes, and eateries to suit every palate. North Devon is renowned for its award-winning, locally sourced food and drink, from fresh seafood and fine meats to locally grown fruits and vegetables, making it a true food lover's paradise.

Eating out in North Devon is a pleasurable experience with options ranging from fine dining to traditional pub fare. You can enjoy exceptional cuisine at Noel Corston in Woolacombe or the Michelin-starred Thomas Carr - The Olive Rooms in Ilfracombe. For a more traditional experience, there are country pubs such as The Rock Inn in Georgeham, The Kings Arms, or The Williams Arms in Braunton, where roast dinners are highly recommended. In Croyde, you'll find a range of pubs and eateries, including The Manor, Billy Buds, and the legendary The Thatch Croyde, as well as Blue Groove cocktail bar and ROKU Restaurant for delicious cuisine.

Croyde and Braunton also boast quaint cafes and local delicatessens, with highlights like May Cottage Tea Rooms offering a traditional cottage cream tea experience. For nights in, a wide range of takeaways are available, from Chinese, Indian, and pizza to classic fish and chips from Squires. Families will find plenty of friendly options with children's menus and relaxed atmospheres, with The Manor in Croyde being especially recommended.

Wherever you stay, our North Devon holiday cottages put you close to fantastic dining options ready to tempt every taste, ensuring that your holiday is as memorable for its food as it is for its beaches and countryside.

VIEW COLLECTION OF - PLACES TO EAT IN CROYDE & PLACES TO EAT IN BRAUNTON

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The Manor

The Manor has great village charm and sits in the centre of Croyde village. Family run, its friendly and casual. Dine in the bar, restaurant, conservatory or the wonderful outside terrace in the summer. Traditional pub food makes sure the pub appeals to all.

The Rock Inn

This 17th Century Inn boasts five cask marque real ales, an extensive wine list and fantastic fresh food cooked with passion and flair served in either of our cosy fireside bars or bright and airy conservatory.

The Kings arms

The Kings arms offers a variety of freshly cooked food and real ales in a homely laid back atmosphere. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Upstairs features a balcony, pool table and Tv for relaxing and chilling after a long day at the beach. Highly recommended and features highly on Trip Advisor

Sandleigh tea rooms and garden restaurant

Sandleigh been totally transformed into a fantastic tea room and garden which not only sells lovely home-made food, but has a great garden to sit in and enjoy. The garden has small allotment plots which are rented out by people living locally, as well as providing fresh vegetables for the tea rooms.

The Blue Groove

Blue Groove takes inspiration from the best bars, restaurants and cafés around the world; but it is here, in this picturesque North Devon village, that you can spend the day walking the Devon hills and coastal paths, surfing some of the best waves in the UK, or just lazing on the beach. Surely life doesn't get much better.

The Thatch

One of best loved pubs in Croyde nestled in the centre of the village, The Thatch simply oozes old world charm. An extensive menu is served from midday, The Thatch Sunday Roast is very popular in the area.

Hobbs Bistro

Hobbs is a Mediterranean style bistro located in the centre of Croyde village.They have an extensive menu including fresh seafood, hand-cut beef fillets, meaty lamb shoulder, oven roasted rolled belly pork joint, roasted duck legs, spinach & ricotta Gnocchi and a delicious nut roast to name but a few!

The Worx

Lovely coffees and fresh bakes ready to go

Waterside Cafe

The Waterside restaurant is based right on the Tarka trail in Braunton offering freshly prepared food, fairtrade, locally roasted coffee and delicious cakes.

South Sixteen

offering premium quality fish & chips, fresh from land & sea.Takeaway & Restaurant.

Wild Thyme Cafe

Family run cafe and juice Bar that endeavours to bring you great food & drinks served in a relaxed atmosphere. Using locally sourced ingredients, some straight from their garden!

The Siam Bistro

Enjoy fantastic tasty Thai lunches from as little as £4.95 including stir fries, curries, soups and noodles. In the evening The Siam Bistro mellow the mood and offer an extensive traditional and modern Thai menu to enjoy in the restaurant or as takeaway to indulge at home…

The London Inn

set right in the heart of Braunton village is the London Inn, drinks and meals available, pool table and garden courtyard to the rear.

The Riverside

The Riverside restaurant prides itself on lovingly delivering the freshest dishes, at affordable prices, in a welcoming family atmosphere.

The Black Horse

The Black Horse is a traditional pub based in the heart of Braunton in North Devon. They are the only pub in the village that claim to serve fresh ale direct from the barrel.

The George

Food is something special at The George Inn, Braunton. The resident chefs go to great lengths to source fresh, seasonal and local produce wherever possible. The tasty fish dishes use locally sourced produce brought in daily and most of our tender steak dishes contain meat from the local specialist butcher.

SQ Bar and Restaurant

SQ Restaurant is one of North Devon's premier restaurants serving you really good food at great value by a dedicated team sourcing the best local produce.

The Ebrington Arms

Home-cooked food a warm welcome, a choice of 2 bars and and beautiful decked garden area. Free car park to the rear.

CJ's Sandwich bar

Cooked breakfast, sandwiches, baguettes, pasties, sausage rolls, ice-cream and drinks.

At One

Specialises in seafood and using only finest local ingredients. Free Wifi. Inside is light and modern

Surf 'n' Turf Takeaway

Surf and Turf offer pizzas, kebabs and typical takeaway food.

Ragamuffins Bistro

The little bistro that's big on quality specialising in fish and seafood with a big emphasis on local fresh produce

Good Fortune Chinese Takeaway

Offering great Chinese takeaway food.

Squires Fish and Chip Restaurant & Takeaway.

Award winning fish and chip restaurant, very popular!

The Mariners Arms

The Mariners Arms is very popular, you'll enjoy the homely welcome, great home cooked food, cosy log fires and a beer garden that's just perfect in high summer.

The George

The George Hotel is friendly, comfortable and elegant with ample parking large open bars are busy with locals and afford our guests the opportunity to mix with and get a flavour of North Devon life. The chefs create menus which are based on locally sourced food at reasonable prices.

The Aggricultural Inn - The Aggi

fantastic home cooked food, well kept real ales and of course a warm welcome.

The White Lion

The White Lion is a friendly, local puband is situated on the beach side ofBraunton. It benefits from a delightful garden area with marquee and patio

Williams arms 16th Century free house

Award winning thatched pub situated in Wrafton nr Braunton, Saunton & Croyde, North Devon. Superb award winning pubfood, including a superior carvery

Best Places To Eat In North Devon

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