Places To Eat

Lynmouth features plenty of places to eat, including two fish and chip shops, with cafés and pubs for all budgets and tastes.

Take the short walk up to Lynton to find
many other coffee/eating venues.

 Take the scenic walk to Watersmeet  for a snack/cream tea (4 mile round walk), or further on to the Rockford Inn (8 mile round walk) Note the Rockford Inn is currently closed.

Some of our favourites, but there are many more to explore:
Lynton
Charlie Fridays  - Great food, coffee & cakes, themed food evenings (best to book)
Voted best coffee shop in Devon
North Coast Café - Coffee & cake, lunchtime snacks
No1 Lynton - The Coffee Lounge - Good value breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes.  Unique & friendly hospitality (on Castle Hill past the church)
The Greenhouse - Great coffee & cakes, lunch & evening meals.  Opposite the railway
The Old Bank - Delicious small plate dining. Slightly more expensive, great service. Booking advised.

Lynmouth
The Ancient Mariner  - Beers, lunch & evening meals
Home of the Sailing Club - Thursday evenings expect Sea Shanty singing
Coffee Shack by the Sea - Great coffee/pastries  & stunning view
The Meat Hub  - Takeaway with a difference- ample portions.
Esplanade  for Fish and Chips takeaway
The Barque (check FB) Lunch & evening meals. Opened 2025
The Rock House  Same owners as The Green House, The Queens and Nartnapa. Opened October2025

Slightly further away but worth it
Lee Abbey Tea Cottage Great cream tea destination
Watersmeet NT - Cream teas/snacks with a walk (4 mile round trip)
Opening days and times vary  during the year.
Allerford Tea Rooms & Garden (check FB) - Cream teas/snacks
The Nartnapa Thai Restaurant - Excellent Thai food and takeaway
within the Cottage Inn at Lynbridge.  Book in peak season
Rockford Inn - Beer and Pub Lunches (8 mile round walk) - Closed from Sept 25