FOOD & DRINK IN KINGSBRIDGE, SALCOMBE & SOUTH DEVON

Home to some of the finest, locally sourced produce. From world famous seafood and Devonshire beef to cyder (aka scrumpy) and delicious cream teas (jam on top!). You will find everything you are looking for from a wide range of shops, restaurants, pubs, delicatessens, cafes, and artisan food producers.

Local village shops are located at (*distance from Merrifield House):

Churchstow – 1.3 miles
Aveton Gifford – 1.6 miles
Kingsbridge - 3 miles

Some of our personal favourite eating establishments are (*distance from Merrifield House):

Outside Devon, Bantham – 1 mile
Oyster Shack, Bigbury - 2.5 miles at low-tide/ 5 miles at high-tide
Old Bakery, Kingsbridge - 3.5 miles
Gastro Bus, Bantham - 4 miles
Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge - 4 miles
Dream Turkish Kitchen, Kingsbridge - 4 miles
Village Inn, Thurlestone - 4 miles
Heron Valley Cafe, Loddiswell - 6 miles
The Ring Feeder Cafe, Ivybridge - 6 miles
The Cove, Hope Cove - 6.5 miles
The Lobster Pod Bistro, Hope Cove - 6.5 miles
Calancombe Vineyard, Modbury - 8 miles
Winking Prawn, Salcombe - 8 miles
Ship Inn, Noss Mayo - 16 miles
Riverford Field Kitchen, Buckfastleigh - 18 miles

Special occasion dining recommendations:

Other casual dining recommendations:

Church House Inn, Churchstow
Bantham Estuary View Cafe, Bantham
Aune Valley View Farmshop & Café, Loddiswell
Sloop Inn, Bantham
Pilchard Inn, Burgh Island (via tidal road on Bigbury beach)
Beachhouse, South Milton Sands
Pickwick Inn, St Anne’s Chapel
The Fortescue Inn, Salcombe
Millbrook Inn, South Pool
Bear & Blacksmith, Chillington
Start Bay Inn, Slapton Sands
Tower Inn, Slapton Sands
Britannia at the Beach, Beesands
The Kings Arms, Strete
Singing Kettle, Dartmouth - Phone: 01803 906068
Ferry Boat Inn, Dittisham
The Cott Inn, Dartington
Seeds 2 Totnes, Totnes – Phone: 01803 865101
Rumour Wine bar & Restaurant, Totnes

Breakfast recommendations (check for seasonal availability):

Feast Kitchen - Delivered to Merrifield House
Church House Inn, Churchstow
Bantham Estuary View Café, Bantham
Valley View Café, Loddiswell
Avon Mill Garden Centre, Loddiswell
Ashby's of Salcombe, Salcombe
Salcombe Coffee Co, Salcombe
Winking Prawn, Salcombe
Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge
Old Bakery, Kingsbridge
Harbour House Café, Kingsbridge
Café Bewley’s, Kingsbridge – 01548 852100
Creeks End, Kingsbridge

Please note: We highly recommend that you contact any restaurants you may wish to visit, in advance. Due to Covid-19 related challenges faced by local cafes, pubs and restaurants, some venues may be on limited opening times, and some may be temporarily closed. Some may have a strict 'booking-only' policy whilst others may have a 'walk-in-only' policy. Please contact venues in advance to help your visit go smoothly and avoid any last-minute disappointment.