With a reputation for serving modern, delicious fresh fish and seafood dishes. They are strong supporters of buying our produce locally, with most of the seafood caught daily by the fishermen literally on their doorstep.
Recommended Local Restaurants, Salcombe & Kingsbridge
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Scott & Alistair’s Restaurant, Pub, Café & Takeaway Recommendations in our local area.
Welcome to South Hams, where you’ll find a wealth of culinary delights and cosy spots to enjoy during your stay at our B&B. We’ve curated a selection of our favorite restaurants, pubs, cafés, and takeaways, all personally tried and tested to ensure they offer a top-notch experience. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed meal, a pint in a traditional pub, or a quick bite to enjoy by the sea, we’ve got you covered with options that showcase the best of local flavors and hospitality.
For an exceptional fine dining experience, we highly recommend Twenty Seven, where the menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients, many sourced from local farms and fishermen. Also is The Crab Shed in Salcombe with seafood dishes that are particularly outstanding, perfectly paired with a glass of wine from their thoughtfully curated list. Both have all the ambiance and attentive service make it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a special treat during your holiday.
If it’s a traditional pub atmosphere you’re after, head to the Church House Inn, in Churchstow. This charming 16th Centruy establishment is a quintessential English pub, offering hearty meals and a great selection of ales, ciders, and wines. Perefect place to relax whlist enjoying the beer garden on a sunny day, you’ll feel right at home. Don’t miss their Sunday roast – it’s a local favorite!
For a casual daytime outing, The Cove is ideal. With its relaxed vibe and excellent coffee, it’s a great place to recharge before exploring the beaches and beautiful South Hams countryside. They serve arange seafood, home cooked special, fajitas, and light bites, making it a popular spot among locals and visitors alike.
Finally, if you’re in the mood for takeaway, Maha-Bharat Indian, our top pick. Whether you’re craving classic fish and chips or international flavors, this list will help you. Enjoy your meal by the water or back at the B&B for a cosy night in.
We hope you enjoy discovering these culinary gems as much as we have. South Hams is full of wonderful places to eat and drink, and we’re confident these recommendations will add a delicious touch to your stay.
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Cove Cafe Bar (Hope Cove)
While you are here you must go to the Cove Cafe Bar at our local sunset beach – Hope Cove for food and to watch the Devon sun set which are spectacular if you get a good one! You cant book this one but they do a great table wait service and have a sun terrace over looking the beach to wait with a glass of vino or craft ale (they have loads) for you to be called to your table and served… its really dog friendly and the food is great, local and good value too.
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The Crab Shed (Salcombe)
Great seafood in an old crab processing shed on the water in Salcombe
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Twenty Seven by Jamie Rodgers (Kingsbridge)
Our nearest fine dining restaurant. Jamie was on Masterchef the professionals and the food is amazing. One for a special treat!
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The Crab Shell (kingsbridge)
Right on the creek and lots of outside seating, this trendy pub has a great vibe and on a Friday has live music outside on the terrace and serves great Pizza and a range of meat and fish dishes. Dog friendly outside and in the bar area too.
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The Church House Inn - (Churchstow)
This lovely old pub is in the next village from us and serves great pub food and a good varied specials board. Ask for a table in the bar as its the old and quirky and you can book online also.
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The Beach House (South Milton Beach)
A chilled and laidback foodie destination the stunning sunset beach South Milton
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Primo - Italian Pizza (Salcombe)
Primo, proudly create our pizzas taking inspiration from Neapolitan pizza making
traditions using the best quality Caputo flour, San Marzano tomatoes, and for di latte cheese -
The Kings Arms (Salcombe)
A busy pub with a great fishy specials board and a sun terrace to soak up the views.
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Hope & Anchor - (Hope Cove)
The pub has a welcoming atmosphere with ample space for both indoor and al fresco dining.
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The Oyster Shack (Bigbury)
Bigbury (25 minute drive away when the tide is out!)- Amazing seafood in a relaxed setting. It has a great terrace for a lazy lunch. If you say you are staying with us you will receive a 10% discount off your bill.
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The Old Warehouse - (Kingsbridge)
Moon Honey Tap room, with cafe style kitchen serving home cooked food using local ingredients. Great choice of Vegan dishes.
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Britannia On The Beach (Beesands)
A BYO fish shack that serves great seafood and charges a small corkage. The seafood is so fresh it literally could have just jumped out the sea which is right over looking it. They also do takeaway so you can literally sit on the beach and enjoy the view.
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Maha Bharat Indian Restaurant & Take-Away (Kingsbridge)
Devon’s best authentic Bengali and Indian cuisine, established in 1993. Their multi award winning Indian restaurant offers authentic, high quality Bengali and Indian cuisine in the heart of Kingsbridge, South Hams. Their secret lies within the alchemy of quality herbs and spices cooked with the finest range of meats and vegetables.
Take a look at their restaurant menu here.
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The Journeys End - (Ringmore, near Bigbury)
The Journey’s End Inn is a 13th century free house in the village of Ringmore around 30 minutes drive or a £25 taxi ride roughly….Its really close to Burgh Island so great for an early dinner after a day on the beach.
It has a great atmosphere and amazing locally sourced food. You can take dogs in the bar area – the Chef, Conor Heneghan Living extensively in Australia and Thailand with a background as head chef in Pier 9 in Brisbane, one of Australia’s top seafood restaurants. More recently the head chef at Burgh Island Hotel until Journey’s End in 2009.
This is one of our favourites and is worth the trip over.
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The Winking Prawn - North Sands (Salcombe)
So close to the beach you can have lunch in your swimsuit, the Winking Prawn sits just over the road from North Sands in Salcombe. Welcoming visitors for more than 20 years, our particular brand of shabby chic beach restaurant always buzzes with activity as people congregate for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all the bits in between, throughout the year.
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The Church House Inn (Stokenham)
Delicious modern versions of pub classics. With their incredibly talented Head Chef at the helm, the dishes are always exciting and vibrant, food really is his passion. During the summer they have an outside food counter, which you don’t need to book (check the days on their website)