Food and Drink near Exeter

Darts Farm

23 September 2013

Ronald Dart started selling fruit and veg from a small hut at the bottom of his field in the 1970s. One of the first farms in the country to run pick your own fruit and vegetables, today Darts Farm is run by Ronald's three sons, with a master butcher, fishmonger, baker, deli, cider maker and restaurant onsite as well as fishing ponds, a maze and farm walks. You can also now hire bikes and cycle the beautiful Exe Estuary cycle trail. Darts Farm was listed in the 2011 Times "Britain's Best Farm Shop" guide.

The Turf

9 September 2013

A fascinating historical building on the River Exe canal, it is now a pub that has a large garden with the Exe Estuary on one side and Turf Locks on the other. The BBQ area can be hired for BBQ parties, catered or otherwise.

Country Cheeses Topsham

Definately the place you should visit to stock up on your West Country cheeses before you travel home. You will be spoilt for choice here!

Exe Valley Farm Shop

Voted 3rd in the 2011 Times list of "Britain's best farm shops", Exe Valley Farm Shop offers produce from a huge number of local suppliers.

Kenniford Farm Shop

Originally opened in 2000 to sell just their own pork products, the farm shop has grown over the years and now stocks local produce from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. Food miles are displayed on each product to prove where each item is from!

Route 2 Cafe

If you're in need of an all day breakfast, Route 2 is said to provide one of the best in the area! It is situated a short distance from the River Exe and is rated by The Guardian as "one of the top 10 cycling cafes in the UK."

The Agricultural Inn

Offering casual fine dining using the very best local and British ingredients, The Agricultural Inn is in a gorgeous location with a fabulous hidden beer garden. There's garden games aplenty, great fun for all the family and adorable pigmy goats to say hello to. Dogs on a lead are welcome.

The Bridge Inn, Topsham

Situated on the banks of the river Clyst, The Bridge Inn is a characterful pub, with oodles of charm. There is plenty of outside seating overlooking the river, ideal for al fresco dining.

The Digger's Rest

A unique country pub that provides some of the most excellent food in the area at sensible prices. It is a pub of two halves with the modern side that was a skittle alley in times past, and the traditional pub on the other.With sofas, newspapers, tea and coffee, it is a lovely place to relax and make use of the free WiFi.

The Duke of York Clyst Honiton

Centrally located in Clyst Honiton, The Duke of York offers a warm welcome and a well-stocked bar. There's outside seating for summer months, check their website for opening times.