Located within stomping distance of the moors, our selection of restaurants and pubs serve local, seasonal produce with a distinctly Dartmoor flavour
As farmers, gardeners and food enthusiasts, the team at Home Farm Café is passionate about Dartmoor and the West Country. All the café’s meat is sourced from farms on the edge of the moor, and from its own herd of Ruby Devon cattle. The team tries to keep the sourcing of other produce as local as is available, favouring Devon suppliers where possible.
Located on the Parke estate at the foot of the moors, it’s open for brunch, lunch or dinner.
This hotel is an oasis of comfort and offers warm Devon hospitality located on the banks of the West Dart River in the heart of Dartmoor.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful Dartmoor scenery with bracing walks in every direction. Inside, you’ll discover a warm welcome, comfortable hotel rooms, delicious food that’s prepared using the best local ingredients, characterful lounges and a well-stocked bar.
Experience the hotel and location and enjoy one of its Dartmoor Leisure Breaks that includes breakfast and dinner. It’s the perfect getaway.
This quintessential country inn has an extensive menu and offers locally sourced food and drink. All the dishes are prepared by passionate, skilled chefs, including traditional pub food and special foodie events. Many of the ingredients are sourced from within a few miles of the inn, with everything prepared by hand.
Trusham is located on the western side of the Haldon Hills, above the river Teign, which forms the Dartmoor National Park boundary and is just over half-a-mile away. Make the most of exploring the moors and stay in one of The Cridford’s four en suite bedrooms.
Dartmoor lies to the east of Tavistock, the historic town where The Bedford Hotel is located. Guests are made to feel very welcome here with comfortable rooms, a fine restaurant dining and informal bar.
Using top-notch produce, available from the hotel’s doorstep, the menus consist of local, seasonal produce (at appetising prices). Pop in for a morning coffee and pastry, or a traditional afternoon tea. Take a longer break and enjoy a relaxing lunch, or lan indulgent dinner with friends.
Set on the edge of Dartmoor among iconic bottle kilns, the Old Pottery Restaurant at the House of Marbles reflects the rich history of the site. Using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, the quality of the dishes on offer here is exceptional.
Pay a visit to the Old Pottery for an unbeatable breakfast, lunch or cream tea, or enjoy a more refined dining experience on special evenings, when the restaurant transforms into The Pottery By Night.
As these exclusive evenings are the only opportunity to enjoy the restaurant at night, it’s highly recommended to book early to guarantee your spot. Visit the website for updates.
This Dartmoor inn is located in a perfect spot for refuelling after exploring the surrounding moorland.
The cosy bar has a wood burner and two further rooms, one of which has an open log fire. With lots of outside space, the large, sheltered garden has plenty of picnic tables.
The home-cooked menu of locally sourced produce from suppliers such as the Dartmoor Farmers Association, Gribble’s Meat & Game and Hawkridge Dairy offers a broad range for all tastes. The bar is well stocked with real ales, farm cider and a comprehensive wine list.
With its famous fire that has been burning since 1845, the Warren House Inn in Postbridge is a traditional pub with oak beams.
You’ll receive a warm welcome here and food is served all day with an extensive menu and specials board. Popular dishes include the homemade Warrener’s Pie, made with rabbit, while the Steak and Ale Pies use local Dartmoor beef and real ale from the pump. Local meats and cheeses feature in the Ploughman’s Lunches, along with an interesting selection of vegetarian dishes. In the evenings, you can choose from Dartmoor beef steaks, lamb shanks, fish and meat-free options, and not forgetting the delicious Sunday roasts or the tempting dessert menu.
Well-kept real ales, local ciders, wines, whiskeys and soft drinks are served.
The Cleave Restaurant & Bar is a 15th-century thatched inn set in a picturesque Dartmoor village.
Using the freshest ingredients from local suppliers and farms, the menu changes regularly to reflect the seasonal produce. Visitors can also enjoy fine real ales from the South West, along with a carefully selected wine list to complement your food.
Enjoy the cosy interior, or go alfresco in the beautiful beer garden. Dogs are welcome too.
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