The best restaurants serving British food in East Devon South West

Robin is a man, a man of seemingly average stature upon first inspection, but after sharing just a few moments with him, it becomes clear he is no man, but a god. Thank you Robin for having us, we talk about you every few days.

Great staff, Mac n cheese was the best ever and the avocado toast was so amazing too. Hot chocolate was also fab. Basically it was all amazing. Quick service. Cakes looked delicious. Very happy and will be returning!!

An amazing lunch and atmosphere. Very friendly Staff. Thatched and heavily beamed in a beautiful village . We will definitely be returning to sample another meal from thier menu

I absolutely love this place!! Maddie is absolutely lovely and is excellent at customer service .. first time using there today but I will definitely make it my new favourite..the menu looks lovely and really well priced. The coffee was piping hot and brought out to me .. it was lovely just sitting there on a beautiful day watching the world go by.. They are dog friendly and really welcoming!!

Lovely pub, friendly staff and the food was fantastic, me and my partner went there for my birthday, so if your in the area or staying at otter falls you must visit the Sidmouth arms

Very quaint place and friendly staff. Cup cake was really nice.

Lush lunch. Excellent service. Stopped by chance. Will definitely visit again when in the area!

First time here for myself as recommended by the rest of the party for our evening meal. Warm and friendly atmosphere from arrival and throughout the meal. Food was excellent and some of the best seafood I have had in a while. Would highly recommend.

If you’re ever in Sidmouth and looking for a cozy spot with incredible food and even better service, look no further than Selley’s! Julia and Richard have truly created a hidden gem that has quickly become my favourite café in town. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality that makes you feel right at home. The food is absolutely fantastic – fresh, flavorful, and crafted with care. But what truly sets Selley’s apart is Richard’s homemade ginger cake. It’s nothing short of divine – moist, perfectly spiced, and the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. You can tell it’s made with love and expertise. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or spending a relaxing afternoon, the food and service at Selley’s never disappoint. A true Sidmouth treasure, and I can’t recommend it enough!

The staff absolutely make this place. Warm, welcoming, efficient. We only went for a night but we felt so recharged and relaxed. Couldn't have asked for better weather, peaceful and quiet. Expansive grounds and ponds. Food in the restaurant was a real treat! So delicious, great portion size and value for money. Lovely family rooms with two separate rooms conjoining. Absolute perfection.

Not a very friendly welcome was had. Even booking a table a few days before we were asked to move three times when we sat where we were told to.

Very good food reasonably price.

A very nice family business. Fish and chips were very tasty and OK for the price. Here you can only pay in cash! There is no ATM in town!

Visited on Valentines Day. After travelling just a little over two hours in awful conditions, we arrived at The Bowd just after 8pm. We checked the food serving times and the website said it finishes at 8:30. We entered and asked the young barman if we could still have some food. He came back from checking in the kitchen followed by an older lady (we now know this is the landlady Carol!) She was so lovely and said it was absolutely fine for food and showed us to a small corner table next to a huge open fireplace. We ordered 2 burgers both with added cheese and bacon and a portion of onion rings. The food came out in a timely manner and I must say the burger was amazing! So tasty and very filling! A generous amount of chips accompanied the burger with a lovely small salad & a pot of coleslaw. It was one of the best pub burgers myself and my husband had ever had. We were told after our plates weee cleared that we were able to order dessert so we ordered a mango cheesecake and an apple crumble with custard. Both pleasant desserts. It was then getting on towards 9:30 when Carol said that she was going home but we were not to rush as the remaining staff would be busy cleaning etc. We didn’t want to outstay our welcome so finished our drinks and left. Carol was so friendly and accommodating for myself and husband. We will most definitely be visiting for food again when we’re next in Sidmouth.

Another perfect visit to Aby's. It's our go to place in Exmouth for very good reasons. The owners and staff are fabulously friendly and hospitable and the food and beverages are excellent. In our opinion the best place in Devon, not just Exmouth. And Devon has some lovely eateries!