Short answer: Captain Jacks is one of very few places in Woolacombe open right through the winter, with a sun-trap garden. The Jube on South Street is the best-rated pub in the village, and the Barn sits above the beach.
Captain Jacks. Reviewers specifically name it as one of the only places in Woolacombe open right through the winter season, and it has a sun-trap garden that works even in January. Dog friendly, with a small car park at the rear.
In a village that largely closes between October and Easter, that matters more than any menu.
The Jube on South Street is the best-rated pub in Woolacombe and generally keeps going out of season.
The Barn is the big one overlooking the sand — worth checking rather than assuming in winter. The Tides Inn closes some days out of season.
The cream tea stop up on the headland. Opening days vary out of season, and one reviewer makes the useful point that if the listing says closed it is still worth ringing.
The reliable Mortehoe pub, which keeps going through the winter. The Ship Aground closes Mondays for much of the year.
Captain Jacks and the Chichester Arms are the two to know. From October the summer dog zoning lifts and the whole three miles of beach opens up, which makes a winter walk followed by lunch the best thing Woolacombe offers.
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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