Eating Out Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe really is the food-capital of North Devon with a number of fine-dining restaurants, bistros, café bars and tea rooms, many of which have alfresco dining giving it a Continental feel.
We have an excellent selection of fine-dining restaurants and trendy café bars within just a few minutes walk from The Collingdale; serving everything from freshly caught fish and seafood, meat supplied from local farmers with traditional English dishes, Spanish tapas, Italian, Chinese or Indian and good old-fashioned Fish & Chips.
We have sampled all of these, so if you would like help choosing where to eat then do please ask. Here is a selection of those on offer - CLICK on Name of Restaurant to check their menus
The Thatched Inn, Hillsborough Road
Tel: 01271 864450
Traditional 17th Century pub serving local ales and restaurant quality food just 150 metres from The Collingdale.
The Lime Kiln Cafe Bar, Larkstone Cove Trendy Cafe Bar situated just below us in Larkstone Cove above the Watersports Hub. Fabulous views of the harbour from their Terrace. Open 7 days a week 9am to 5pm and until 10pm Wednesday to Saturday. Book a Table online on their website.
Larkstone Cafe Bar, Hillsborough Cafe bar with terrace and gardens where you can enjoy the views and sunset. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday noon to 10pm
The Terrace Tapas and Wine Bar, Fore Street Tel: 01271 863482
Trendy atmosphere serving traditional Spanish dishes tapas style.
OPEN Tues – Sat 6.30pm – 10pm 7 Nights during summer Book a table online on their website
Blacksands Kitchen, Bar and Garden, St James Tel: 07742 176526 A welcoming bistro serving local Devon Produce during the day and some evenings. Check for details
Lucia's Kitchen Pantry, Fore Street Tel: 0790 547999 Coastal kitchen & pantry - licensed cafe, bistro, coastal farm shop, deli - full of fresh produce, bread, dairy & essentials. Open from Tuesdays to Saturdays 08:00 till 16:30. Early evening dinner service occasional evenings.
S&P Fish Shop, The Cove Tel: 01271 865923 or 07533168343 Freshly caught shellfish, seafood platters Open daily for lunch during season
The Sleeping Elephant Cafe, The Cove Small cafe overlooking the harbour serving coffee and cakes during the day and occasional pop-up evenings serving sea food. Check their facebook for details.
11 The Quay Wine, Cheese, Nibbles and Views. Great place to graze overlooking the boats bobbing about in the harbour. Pop-up specialty nights too.
Santiagos, St James Open Friday and Saturday evenings with small plates and everchanging menu depending on season. Sunny garden to relax with a cocktail or glass of wine too. Walk-ins welcome
Giovanni and Luca, Wilder Road
Tel: 01271 879394
Italian restaurant open Tuesday to Sunday 12.30 to 2pm and 6pm to late Booking Essential
George and Dragon Pub, Fore Street Tel: 01271 863851 Oldest pub in Ilfracombe. Serving food daily from 12 noon - Music nights at weekends
The Carlton Brasserie, Runnacleave Road
Tel: 01271 862446
Fresh, locally sourced food - booking advisable
The Antedote St James
Tel: 01271 865339
Modern British Food awarded a Bib Gourmand by Michelin several years running Booking advisable
Tandoori Nights, High Street
Tel: 01271 866453
Open Daily 6.30pm – 11pm
The Spice Lounge, Wilder Road Tel: 01271 624431 Open Daily 5pm-1030pm
The Depot Eatery, Mullacott Cross Tel: 01271 865500 On the outskirts of Ilfracombe serving Pizzas, Burgers and Tacos - Open Daily
Comyn Farm, Chambercombe Sunday Lunch in a farmhouse setting. Booking essential Call: 07881 306174
The Angel, Church Street
Tel: 01271 866833
Excellent home-cooked local produce in the quirky setting of an old Butchers Shop OPEN Friday and Saturday Bookings only
Concept - Vinyl Listening Bar, Fore Street Cool bar open Wednesday to Saturday, serving coffee and pastries during the day and wine and sharing platters in the evenings whilst you listen to an eclectic mix of vinyl sounds
Further afield if you fancy a nice lunch whilst out and about we can definitely recommend:
The Black Venus, Challacombe
Tel : 01598 763251 Traditional Country Pub in the heart of Exmoor
Tel: 01271 850055 - Cosy, Gastro pub a few miles from Ilfracombe
The Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley, Exmoor
Tel: 01598 763230 - A great place to have lunch after the Walk to Heddons Mouth