Short answer: The River Exe Café is moored out in the estuary and reached by water taxi — the most memorable meal on this coast. The Point at the marina opens at 8.30 with a fisherman's brunch worth ordering.
The River Exe Café, moored out in the estuary and reached by water taxi. It is the most memorable meal anywhere on this coast and it is worth planning a day around.
Two things to know: it is inherently seasonal, so check its operating dates before building a trip around it, and it is closed Mondays regardless.
The Point at the marina opens at 8.30 and the fisherman's brunch is the thing to order. It handles gluten-free properly and has a dog station with blankets and treats, which tells you something about the place.
The big seafront pub, with a large beer garden and window tables facing the prom. Seafood platters, water bowls throughout and a dog hydration keg outside.
Handsomely decorated, right on the Esplanade, with a front beer garden and the best position in town for a drink as the light goes.
The Beach Pub near the marina still feels like a pub rather than a chain. Prawn linguine, and a proper local atmosphere.
The Point, the Grove and the Beach Pub all welcome dogs, and the summer beach ban lifts from October — which makes a winter walk along two miles of flat promenade followed by lunch about as easy as Devon gets.
Devon's good rooms are small rooms. Book at weekends and always for Sunday lunch, and ring rather than trusting a booking form out of season.
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