Short answer: The Waterside Bistro on the Plains is right by the river, open ten till ten, and specifically good with young children — clean baby changing and a welcoming attitude. For play, Leechwell Garden hidden behind the town has a stream and a sandpit.
A word on expectations. Devon pubs rarely have playgrounds — old buildings, small sites. What most have is a garden, a beach or a park nearby. Where a pub genuinely has a play area, it says so below.
On the Plains right by the river with a patio, open ten till ten every day, and good with young children — clean baby changing and a welcoming attitude. Standards vary between dishes; the pizzas draw the most complaints.
An old beamed country pub at Littlehempston just outside town, and the best-rated place to eat in the Totnes area — a long menu and daily specials. The one to book for a family Sunday.
Riverside on St Peter's Quay with outdoor tables right by the Dart. A well-regarded Sunday roast.
Leechwell Garden, a community garden tucked behind the town, with wooden climbing equipment, a sandpit and a shallow stream children can paddle in. Free, and deliberately dog free. Totnes Rare Breeds Farm lets children feed the animals for a pound a bag.
Book if you are more than four, and always for Sunday lunch.
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