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With North Devon and Exmoor’s diverse range of landscapes, it’s little surprise we have such a high quality natural larder – from Exmoor beef to Lundy lobsters, and clotted cream to carrots, you’re in for a gastronomic treat and with the North Devon Food Trail, you can easily find incredible places to eat.

The North Devon Food Trail

While you’re in North Devon, why not download the North Devon Food Trail app to help find incredible edibles wherever you are in the county. You can search using a range of filters or by location to find the perfect place to eat and drink, wherever you are in the area.

The app will also let you know when you are in the vicinity of a business listed on the app. It is available on the App Store and on Google Play. Or you can go to northdevonfoodtrail.co.uk.

Start your foodie adventure now!

High quality local produce

The food and drink scene in North Devon is an exciting place to be, with our reputation spreading further every year. Take a culinary tour of North Devon and you’ll encounter a huge range of cuisines and food styles, ranging from award-winning local produce stocked at delis and farmers’ markets to Michelin starred restaurants, exotic street food to wonderful country pub classics. 

Ilfracombe in particular is becoming a real foodie haven and with the number of food festivals and famers’ markets that take place regularly in the region, you’re never too far away from some tantalising, tasty treats.

The North Devon Foodfest which is held every year in Barnstaple is one of the region’s most popular foodie events and has everything from live food demonstrations and stalls offering you the chance to pick up a whole range of goodies.

With breweries, distilleries, farms, fresh sea food and an abundance of award-winning chefs, you’ll find plenty to tempt you here. The secret to the quality of the local produce is the landscape and the climate, North Devon is blessed with temperate waters, warm weather and fertile soil so it is able to produce some of the best vegetables, fruit, sea food and meat in the country. The many food producers in the region are passionate about the quality of the food they produce so make sure they work hard to gain accreditation and awards confirming the freshness of the food they create.

It isn’t just the usual food that you’ll find in this region either, there are a number of rare breeds producing some incredible meat dishes.

Top chefs and fine dining

North Devon has a range of fine dining establishments as well as several Michelin Starred restaurants guaranteeing you a top quality meal, whatever the occasion. More and more big name chefs are coming to the area because of the quality of the ingredients, so keep a watch on the news to see what new restaurants are being opened up around North Devon. Many of the restaurants, cafes and bars in this area have won awards on both a regional and national level due to their popularity and the quality of their menus.

Wherever you are in North Devon, make sure you have time to sample some of the amazing local produce on offer.

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    Pubs & Bars in North Devon

    North Devon is bursting with traditional, family friendly and gastro pubs. Think thatched roof, cosy beam lined rooms and a roaring fire and you won’t be disappointed.

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    Restaurants in North Devon

    North Devon has an amazing assortment of fantastic ingredients available, from local seafood to Ruby Red beef to food foraged on Exmoor. The restaurants in the region make the most of this natural bounty so it’s no wonder that so many of them are award winning.

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    Fish & Chips in North Devon

    You can’t take a trip to the coast without indulging in a portion of fish and chips, especially when you are surrounded by coastline and hundreds of independent fish and chip restaurants offering you freshly caught fish and locally produced potatoes.

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Royal & Fortescue Coffee House

Set right by the lounges of the Royal & Fortescue Hotel, their Coffee House is a delightful place…

62 The Bank, Barnstaple

62 The Bank and Bar 62

62 The Bank and Bar 62 are passionate about delivering friendly, honest and efficient service, with…

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Dining at Saunton Sands Hotel

The Dining Room The Dining Room at Saunton with its AA-rosette status and enviable views of…

Lord Fortescues Restaurant

Their mouth watering menus are complemented by personal attentive service and the impressive…

Seasons Brasserie, Park Hotel

Choose between fine dining in their Seasons Brasserie restaurant, more relaxed dining in their…

Regency Restaurant

The beautiful Regency Restaurant has a long tradition of hosting the very best fine dining in…

Dining at The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel in Bideford is steeped in history and dates back to the 17th century. This is…

The Arlington Restaurant - Imperial Hotel

The Arlington Restaurant in Barnstaple has a reputation as one of the best restaurants in North…

North Devon Food Trail

Make the most of your stay and have a foodie adventure There are lots of incredible edibles to…

Dining at The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

At the Royal and Fortescue Hotel, you have the difficult choice of elegant dining in the…

Dining at The Barnstaple Hotel

Don’t miss out on mouth-watering cuisine and a choice of luxurious places to eat while in…

Beachside Grill at Saunton Sands Hotel

The Beachside Grill is the sister café to the Saunton Sands Hotel, find it overlooking North…

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  • 8The Arlington Restaurant - Imperial Hotel
  • 9North Devon Food Trail
  • 10Dining at The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
  • 11Dining at The Barnstaple Hotel
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