The Devon food and drink guide

Food and Drink

Posted by Courtney on 25th October 2021

Seafood and good wine

Alright, me ‘andsome! This is how you might be greeted when on your holidays in Devon. And handsome is certainly a good way to describe the cuisine on offer in this part of the West Country.

Whether you’re after some iconic Devon fare such as the famous Devonshire cream tea or you just fancy finding a decent Italian restaurant whilst staying on the south coast, we’ve covered all the best foodie shops and restaurants.

Perhaps you’re intrigued by hog's or groats pudding, or you’re just coveting a decent pint in a traditional pub. For all of this and more, start your culinary journey with us now.

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Cream first on a cream tea

Famous Devon food and drink

Michelin-starred restaurants, simple cream teas, and famous gins and wines to wash it all down with, there really is so much to sample when it comes to the renowned Devonian menu. Dip into this blog and learn your scone from your split and your scrumpy from your micro-brew.

Famous Devon food and drink


Fine dining

Dine out at these top Devon restaurants

No matter your preferred style of restaurant, we’re sure you’ll find something to love in this blog. Seafood restaurants, gastropubs, eateries with views and dog-friendly bistros are included in our list, and we haven’t even mentioned the award-winning establishments! Read on.

Top Devon restaurants

A traditional thatched pub

Best pubs in Devon for a well-earned pint

Sometimes you just need a cosy corner by a roaring fire with a pint of your favourite local ale. On other occasions, you might want fine-dining-style food but with the atmosphere of a local tavern. Or somewhere with incredible vistas. All this and more can be found in our best pubs blog.

The best Devon pubs


Devon holidays

You’d be forgiven if you’ve started salivating already thinking about your next Devon meal and tipple. Luckily for you, we have a curated collection of Devon holiday cottages, some of which are close to some top restaurants and pubs. For those of you who prefer to whip up your own culinary delights with local ingredients, all of our self-catering cottages come with fully equipped kitchens – perfect for demonstrating your cooking artistry.

Browse our Devon cottages

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of writing, please ensure you check carefully before making any decisions based on the contents within this article.