Eating Out Ilfracombe

So many lovely restaurants, cafes and bistros to choose from, check out our recommendations here

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 100 metres from The Collingdale. Book tables online on their  website.

The Restaurant 71, Fore Street
Tel: 01271 863632
Specialising in local fish, seafood & meat dishes
OPEN Tuesday  – Sat 7pm – 9 pm  Booking advisable

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

Take Thyme, Fore Street
Tel: 01271 867622
Specialising in local fish & seafood dishes
Lunchtime only Weds – Sat 12pm – 4pm

S&P Fish Shop, The Cove                                             Tel: 01271 865923 or 07533168343                        Freshly caught shellfish, seafood platters Open daily for lunch during season

George and Dragon Pub, Fore Street                                Tel:  01271 863851                                                      Open Daily but check website for opening times

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

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.    Book Table online on their website

 

 

Wards Bistro    St James                                              Tel:  01271 862112                                                            Open Thursday to Monday and Sunday Lunches Booking advisable

Giovanni and Luca, Wilder Road
Tel: 01271 879394
Italian restaurant open Tuesday to Sunday 12.30 to 2pm and 6pm to late Booking Essential

Levain Restaurant, 79 High Street 
Tel: 07435853389
Family run restaurant serving modern European flavours and drinks = eclectic flavours and relaxed atmosphere.

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

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

The Pyne Arms, East Down 

Tel: 01271 850055  - Cosy, Gastro pub a few miles from Ilfracombe

The Hunters Inn, Heddon Valley, Exmoor 

Tel: 01598 763230 - owned by the National Trust, a great place to have lunch after the Walk to Heddons Mouth

 

 

 

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From the moment we arrived we were welcomed warmly and felt immediately at home, relaxed and looked after. We thought the property was absolutely charming and the staff could not have been more attentive.
The property was extremely clean and the little thoughtful touches in our room did not go unnoticed, we had the best nights sleep we have had in a while in a big comfy bed. The view from our balcony was unmatched and sitting out in the morning with a coffee felt perfect.
Breakfast in the morning was delicious and plentiful with beautiful views over the harbour.
We look forward to returning to the Collingdale in the near future.
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Charlene
May 2024

My partner and I had a fantastic week long stay. Sharon and Daryl were so welcoming, friendly and helpful throughout. Sharon knows the area very well and gave great recommendations for places and restaurants to visit which made our trip even more enjoyable. The guest house itself is spotless and so well cared for. We especially loved the little touches in the room such as fresh water each day, as well as tea/ coffee and biscuits. We stayed in the superior room which we would highly recommend as it had a balcony that looked onto the beautiful harbour. Breakfast each day was absolutely delicious, we would go as far as saying it’s the best we have ever had whilst staying away. A wonderful place to stay in Ilfracombe. We can’t wait to go back!

Euan

"Ideal location with sensational views. All staff were friendly and accommodating. Information of local 
interest pointed out as soon as we arrived - so that it gave us time to plan ahead. The breakfast was amazing - the best we have had for a very long time."

Rajvinder

“We can highly recommend. From making reservations to our arrival & stay we felt so welcomed. A great experience. Daryl & Sharon are the perfect hosts & the b&b is a warm & welcoming environment. Spotlessly clean & stylish. Absolutely great breakfast with simply stunning views. To us it was home away from home. Given the opportunity we will be back!.”

Marc

“Absolutely wonderful our hosts were amazing couldn't do enough for us. Rooms were clean and fresh with wonderful sea views. Breakfast is out of this world. If you want nice clean comfort with a homely atmosphere then this is the place for you.”

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