Lynton and Lynmouth Restaurants and Dining

(Lynton and Lynmouth, North Devon, England, UK)

Dining with distinctive West Country character is available around Lynton and Lynmouth, ranging from small cafes and restaurants, to friendly pubs. Local hotels within the towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, such as the Bath Hotel, also often come with their very own restaurants, which are usually open to non-guests and can be well worth considering.

Those dining around Exmoor will find that the eateries are not only known for the tasty food, but more so for their beautiful natural backdrops, overlooking the coastline and Lynmouth Bay, the expansive moors, the Devon lanes and the magnificent Valley of the Rocks.

What to Eat

Seasonal produce is always a highlight of any holiday here. In local pubs, look out for succulent Exmoor lamb, local game and freshly caught seafood, which includes mackerel, wrasse, cod and lobsters. Tea rooms around Lynton and Lynmouth are always extremely popular with holiday makers, where traditional Devonshire cream teas with scones and clotted cream are always recommended.

Cream teas are available at Mother Meldrum's Tea Room at the Valley of the Rocks, the National Trust Teashop at Watersmeet, and Lynmouth's harbourfront Riverside Cottage, amongst other eateries.

Where to Eat

On the Esplanade, there are two good fish and chip shops, while at the very top of the Lynton and Lynmouth Clifftop Railway is the Cafaurant, which boasts stunning panoramic bayfront views and specialises in local produce.

For steaks and family meals, the Bridge Inn at the neighbouring village of Lynbridge stands within a charming 17th-century building and overlooks the West Lyn River. Other reliable dining options include the Lynton Cottage Hotel on the North Walk, the Clifftop Cafe on Lee Road at Lynton, and the St. Vincent House and Restaurant on Market Street in Lynton.

For hearty pub grub in this part of North Devon, the nearby Blue Ball Inn is widely considered to be one of the best and stands in the village of Countisbury, which is literally just a couple of minutes away by car.