Eating Out

The Bridge Inn, Lynbridge Lynton, (01598) 753425
Comfortable bar & restaurant with breathtaking views overlooking the river. Choose from our large and interesting menu. We are proud of the quality of our home cooked meals, come and try them!


The Buttery, Lorna Doone Farm, Malmsmead (01598) 741106.
Licensed tearooms set in the magnificent Doone Valley. Try our scrumptious cream teas, home-made cakes and light lunches. Large garden overlooking the ancient bridge and river.


Castle House Bistro, Lynton (01598 ) 752291.
Opposite St. Mary’s Church. Home-cooked food from fresh local produce. A menu with a delicious and varied selection to temp your taste buds. Wine of quality at affordable prices. Open from 6.00 p.m. Booking advisable Friday & Saturday.


The Cliff Top Cafaurant, Top of cliff railway Lynton.
We specialise in exquisite seafood dishes prepared from locally caught fish, meat dishes are also available. Damask tablecloths and candles adoring the tables with spectacular views along the coastline and fine wines will make your evening memorable. Bookings are essential. (01598) 753366


Crown Hotel, Exford (01643) 831554
Where eating is a pleasure. Our award winning chef has created a bar menu that is refreshingly original. The exciting Table D’hote menu changes frequently. Reservations are essential.


The Queens, Lynton Quality pub food at affordable prices - afternoon lunches 12-3, evening meals 6-9 and Sunday dinners 12-4.


Crown Hotel, Whip & Collar Bar/Restaurant, Lynton (01598) 752253.
Lynton’s original ale house. Hospitality since 1760. Real ale, real food in a real atmosphere. A la Fresco dining (weather permitting)


The Fox & Goose, Parracombe (01598) 763239.
A true village pub just 5 miles from Lynton in unspoiled Parracombe. Relax in the quiet of the dining room, the liveliness of the bar or outside on the riverside patio. Specialising in local meat, game and fresh fish dishes. Second place in 1999 North Devon Pub Food Awards.


The Greenhouse Restaurant, opposite Cliff Railway entrance, Lynton (01598) 753358.
Serving breakfasts, morning coffee, lunches, afternoon tea & evening meals. Vegetarian and seafood a speciality. Booking advisable. Closed most Fridays.


Home House Restaurant, Croyde (01271) 890541
Enjoy a candlelight dinner in this romantic thatched restaurant in a lovely corner of Devon. We use local produce for our home-made recipes. There is a good wine list and a snug bar. It is not essential to book, but wise!


Hunters Inn, Heddons Mouth. (01598) 763230
Situated in the beautiful National Trust area of the Heddon Valley – enjoy either bar meals served in the bar or on the terrace, or an a la carte evening meal served in the restaurant.


Lacey’s Tea Room, Lee Road, Lynton (01598) 753520
Open everyday (except Sunday) for breakfasts, lunches, home-made specials and delicious cream teas available in our cozy tearoom or in our tea garden. Children welcome. Dogs on leads


Le Bistro, Lynmouth (01598) 753302
"Lynmouth’s favourite eating place". Just off the main Lynmouth car park near the bridge. Open 6 days a week, 6.00 p.m. ‘til late. Closed Wed. Specialising in local meat and fish dishes. Vegetarian and full a la carte menu with excellent wine list.


Lily May’s Tea Shop & Licensed Restaurant, 1 Castle Hill, Lynton (01598) 753591.
Open for mornung coffee, lunches, evening meals. Cream teas our speciality. Families welcome.


Lynton Cottage Hotel, Lynton (01598) 752342.
Come and relax with our fantastic view, either on the terrace or in the Cottage Bar. Three course lunch incl. coffee or a glass of wine £10.95. 12-2.30 p.m. Dinner 7-8.30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday. Booking is advisable.


The Butter Churn, The Old Bank House, Church Steps, Lynton (01598) 753614
Home cooking in a friendly setting. Bookings adviseable during the season.


Millslade County House Hotel & Restaurant, Brendon (01598) 741322.
Situated in an idyllic location on the banks of the East Lyn River. Freshly prepared local food. Open for lunch and dinner Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sunday lunch – Three courses £19.50 incl. Coffee. Mother Meldrums Tea Rooms,
In the heart of Valley of the Rocks Lynton. Open daily 10.30-5.30pm,morning coffee, light lunches,afternoon tea & cream teas.


The Old Station House Inn, Blackmoor Gate (01598) 763520
At the junction of the A38 & A399 (the main routes to Ilfracombe/Combe Martin &Lynton/Barnstaple). This converted railway station at the head of a beautiful valley offers a comprehensive good value range of meals and refreshments. Disabled and baby changing facilities.


Rising Sun Hotel, Lynmouth (01598) 753223
AA2 Rosette Internationally renowned restaurant specialising in local game and seafood. From £27.50 per head. Delicious light snacks and bar food served at lunchtime. 12 noon-2.00 p.m.


Riverside Cottage Licensed Restaurant, Lynmouth (01598) 752390.
Found on the pedestrianised Lynmouth Street. Serving good home-made dishes, morning coffee, lunches and cream teas. A warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Open daily 1100am – 5p.m.


The Rockford Inn (01598) 741214
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at this traditional country inn, located along the East Lyn River at Brendon. Freshly cooked food, real ale and cream teas. Lunches served between 12-2.30 p.m. Evening meals between 7-9.00 p.m.


Rock House Hotel, Lynmouth (01598) 753508
Situated over the footbridge in Lynmouth. Tea & Beer Garden. Bar & Restaurant. Bar meals served from 12-2.30 p.m & 6.30-8.30 p.m The restaurant is open from 6.30 p.m. with last orders at 8.30 p.m. Good choice of meals to suit all tastes at reasonable prices.


The Riverside Restaurant at Shelley’s Hotel (01598) 753219
"Lynmouth’s Premier Restaurant". Dine in style in the relaxed atmosphere of our conservatory restaurant overlooking Lynmouth Bay while you sample imaginative cuisine and fine wines from our excellent "A La Carte" menu. Reservations advisable. 12-2.00 p.m. & 6-8.30 p.m.


Sandrock Hotel, Longmead, Lynton (01598) 753307
In Longmead the road that leads to the Valley of Rocks. Reasonable priced bar meals, served in our comfortable bar or on the sunny terrace. 12-2.00 p.m. & 6-8.30 p.m.


Upstairs Downstairs licensed Tearoom, Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth (01598) 752484
Air conditioned for your comfort. Morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon teas and early evening meals. Home-baked cakes and scones a speciality. Luxury ice-cream desserts. Picnic take-away service available.


The Woody Bay Hotel Restaurant
Woody Bay Nr Lynton
(01598) 763264.
Fine dining in our elegant candle-lit restaurant with its spectacular view of the Bay and the sunset (when available). Daily changing fixed price menu (£23.50 for three courses) using local fish, meat and game. "A la Carte" steak classics produced with imagination and flair by the chef/patron.