Beach pubs, cafes with island views and unicorn ice cream shop among Sun readers’ best places to eat and drink in Devon
HEADING to Devon on your next £9.50 Holiday? Then take our experts’ advice on the best places to eat and drink while you’re there.
We’ve spoken to local residents and Sun readers who have holidayed in Devon to get their top tips on the best places to eat and drink – from local pubs to food trucks and everything in between.
Here’s what they said…
Best local pub
If you’re staying in North Devon, Paul Braithwaite, General Manager at , recommends visiting his favourite pub, in Croyde.
He said: “I like old and quirky things. The Thatch is very quaint, dog-friendly and there are always locals there so lots of people you can talk to.
The food is very good and reasonably-priced. I love lobster but they also do great burgers and pub classics.”
More on 9.50 holiday spots
In South Devon, don’t miss , a 13th-century pub in Ringmore, a ten-minute walk from Challaborough Bay.
Gem Krupa, Holiday Homes Sales Manager at, says: “The head chef has won awards for his food and the food is amazing.
"He is Irish but has travelled through Asia so some of his food has got an Asian twist. It's pub grub, but really, really nice.”
Try wok fried noodles (from £16.50) for dinner or beef sandwiches for lunch (£8). Kids’ meals, like cheeseburgers or fish and chips, cost £8.
Most read in Best of British
Favourite place for a cheap eat
Tessa Lomas, 31, from Braunton, owns , a summertime food truck in Croyde.
You can pick up a hopper (Sri Lankan pancake bowl) with chocolate and banana for £3, or a hearty curry one for £9.
Tessa also recommends in Croyde, a seasonal cafe with a relaxed, seaside vibe and large outdoor terrace.
It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and you can eat there, or make it even more wallet-friendly by ordering takeaway.
Kids’ egg on toast costs £1.95, while an adult's breakfast sandwich costs £5 (takeaway).
Family-friendly touches include an outdoor play area and crayons for kids.
This is also a great place to sample local seafood – splash out on West Country mussels (£12.55 for a starter, dining in).
Best for a meal on the beach
If you want proximity to the beach, you can’t beat , set on Saunton Sands in North Devon.
Sun reader Dawn Brannigan, 54, from Wakefield, said: “It has big windows and a terrace upstairs. You can sit inside or outside, which is really lovely if it's a nice day.
I travel on my own, so this is a good place to sit and enjoy the view or have a read while I’m eating.”
Mains start at £9 and a kids’ menu is available.
Favourite restaurant
Tessa Lomas recommends in Braunton. She says: “It has a great menu that changes with the season, good cocktails and a fun atmosphere.
"It’s a restaurant but then switches to a bar so it’s good for dinner and a night out.”
Dawn Brannigan recommends the in Barnstaple. She said: “It has a 1920s Art Deco feel, which is really cool.
They have a large menu – I had a lovely all-day breakfast (£9.95) and fresh juice (£3.85 for a pink lemonade). It’s located in Green Lanes shopping centre so it's good for retail therapy.”
Meanwhile in South Devon, Sun reader Richard Tilley also discovered one of these lounges, in Torquay, not far from Parkdean Resorts Torquay.
Richard, 62, from Devizes in Wiltshire, said: “It’s nice and modern, and makes good burgers.”
If you’re located closer to Plymouth, try , which is also modern, family-friendly and allows dogs.
Tip: Bag a bargain with a lunchtime deal – soup and half a panini for £6.25, available weekdays between 12-5pm.
Favourite brunch/breakfast spot
Located at Bigbury-on-Sea, cafe has indoor and outdoor seating that looks out towards Burgh Island and Bantham.
For brunch with a sea view, try an egg bap (£4.99) or a breakfast burrito (Devon free range egg, cheese, bacon and hash brown with sriracha sauce, £9.99).
The cafe has good plant-based options, too, like dahl soup and vegan chilli (mains from £7.99).
Favourite place to get ice cream
On the water’s edge in Plymouth, sells arguably the best ice cream around.
Read More on The Sun
Its 22 flavours range from classic clotted cream vanilla to “unicorn” (strawberry, blueberry and marshmallow swirled together).
There are vegan and gluten-free options available, as well as milkshakes and smoothies.
