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Lympstone Manor's restaurant, led by Chef Patron Michael Caines MBE, holds one Michelin star - retained for eight consecutive years since 2018. The main restaurant serves modern British cuisine with a focus on southwest produce across three dining rooms with Devon estuary views. For something more casual, the Pool House Restaurant and Bar is open to non-residents, welcomes children and dogs, and has its own à la carte menu. Afternoon tea is also available.
Best Vineyard Restaurants in Devon
Devon brings kitchen gardens and coastal influence to the table, with estate wines poured by the glass or bottle. Menus are shaped for pairing, not just proximity to vines. Expect freshness, clarity and a view that does half the work.
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Where to Eat at a Vineyard in Devon
Devon has a wider spread of vineyard food than most counties, from a Michelin-starred dining room to farm cafes that serve breakfast. Most are open for daytime only and close at the start of the week, so check days before you set off.
Lympstone Manor, on the Exe estuary, holds one Michelin star, with chef Michael Caines cooking from the South West larder. The Pool House Restaurant and Bar is more relaxed, set around the heated outdoor pool, and is open to non-residents. At Sandridge Barton, ROAM serves lunch Wednesday to Sunday from midday to 4pm. Kenton Park's Motley Cru Bar and Grill serves breakfast from 9.30am and lunch from midday, Tuesday to Saturday.
Alder Vineyard's cafe, near Okehampton, is open Wednesday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm, and bank holiday Mondays, with a breakfast club until 11am, lunch from midday to 3pm, and homemade cakes and sharing platters until closing. Venn Valley's cafe, The Vine, serves breakfast, afternoon tea and a Sunday roast, and is open Wednesday to Saturday from 9am to 4pm and Sunday from midday to 4pm. Heron Farm, near Honiton, serves seasonal food from its kitchen garden Friday to Monday from 9am to 4pm.
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Wine and Food Pairing at a Devon Vineyard
Calancombe Estate takes bookings for its restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays, with small tapas-style plates built to go with the estate's wines, and opens on Wednesdays and Thursdays for bar snacks and wine without booking. It is seasonal, so check the dates for the time of year. Heron Farm also runs Friday Fire Feasts, and several of the cafes above combine a tour with lunch or a Devon cream tea.
Planning a Vineyard Lunch in Devon
Most of these places close on Mondays and Tuesdays, so Wednesday to Saturday is the safest window, and Lympstone Manor's main restaurant needs booking well ahead. Dogs are welcome at the Pool House, and at the cafes at Alder and Venn Valley, and for more places to eat with a dog see our guide to dog-friendly vineyard restaurants and cafes. Without a car, Totnes is the closest mainline station for Sandridge Barton and Calancombe, Exeter St Davids for Kenton Park and Heron Farm, Barnstaple for Venn Valley and Lympstone Village for Lympstone Manor, and you will need a taxi for the last stretch. Our guide to vineyards you can walk to lists the vineyards within walking distance of a station. For other counties, see our guide to vineyard restaurants, or read more about visiting Devon's vineyards.
Vineyards with restaurants in Devon
The on-site restaurant and café at Sandridge Barton, known as Circa or ROAM Restaurant, offers a relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere with indoor seating and a south-facing sun terrace overlooking the countryside. Open seven days a week from 10 am (5 pm close March-Oct, 4 pm Nov-Dec), it serves coffee and cake from opening, with lunch service starting at midday, focusing on fresh, seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine showcasing local Devon produce, including Sharpham cheeses and Dart River shellfish, with a menu that changes daily. Children are welcome, and well-behaved dogs on leads are also permitted. While Sandridge Barton is home to award-winning wines, no specific awards for the restaurant or cafe facilities were mentioned.
Kenton Park Estate and Vineyard features a restaurant, sometimes referred to as The Vineyard Kitchen or Motley Cru Bar and Grill, open seasonally from Tuesday to Saturday, generally between 9:30 AM or 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM or 5:30 PM, with variations for specific periods, and offering special Friday night pizza and cocktail events. The cuisine includes delicious and generous portions of locally sourced dishes, such as Salmon Poke bowls, Lemon chicken orzo salad, sharing platters, light bites, and desserts like Coffee Cake and Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie, alongside breakfast, lunch, and "tipsy teas," with a focus on seasonal specials using estate-grown produce. The ambiance is welcoming and family-oriented, characterized by serene vineyard views, a tranquil atmosphere, cozy rustic charm in its interior, and unique safari huts overlooking the vines that provide a comfortable and intimate setting. Children are very welcome, with only a few specific events being less child-friendly, and dogs are also more than welcome both inside and out, provided they are kept on leads
Alder Vineyard features a restaurant and cafe that operates Wednesday through Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm, with breakfast served from 9 am to 11 am and lunch from 12 pm to 3 pm. The menu emphasizes local Devon produce, specializing in unfussy and generous options such as open sandwiches on homemade sourdough, summer salads, quiches, and Winemaker's Platters with charcuterie and cheeses, alongside homemade cakes and sweet treats. The ambience is described as a spacious, clean, and family-friendly environment with floor-to-ceiling windows offering lush green views towards Dartmoor, and a large outdoor terrace overlooking the Lew Valley. Children are welcome, with kids' options available on the menu, and dogs are also enthusiastically welcomed on leads in both the cafe and during tours, often provided with water and a dog bed. The cafe has received significant recognition, including multiple prestigious awards: it won Gold for "Best Café + Tearoom of the Year" at both the 2024 and 2023 Devon Tourism Awards, and the South West Tourism Awards, also earning the "Winner of Winners" Award at the Devon Tourism Awards in 2023.
Venn Valley's on-site facility, The Vine Cafe, offers a large and inviting space with a lovely, cosy atmosphere and friendly staff, serving breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch, cake, wine, cocktails, and Sunday roasts, focusing on tasty hot food and British cuisine. It operates Wednesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, remaining closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Dogs on leads are welcome at the cafe, and while not explicitly stated for children, the venue is described as suitable for "any gatherings," implying a family-friendly environment. Although the cafe itself has not won specific awards, Venn Valley Vineyard's wines have received accolades, including Gold Awards for their Special Reserve Sparkling Wine and Devon White, and a Silver Award for their Devon Rose at the Taste of the West Awards 2025.
A Devon vineyard where you can toast award-winning wines and explore a working farm cultivating vineyards, orchards, and a kitchen garden.
The Calancombe Estate features a celebrated restaurant, open on Fridays and Saturdays from May to October and December. Guests can enjoy breakfast/brunch from 9 am to 11 am (walk-ins welcome), lunch from 11:30 am to 5pm (reservations recommended), and pre-booked afternoon tea from 3 pm, with the last table bookings at 4 pm before closing at 5:30 pm. The cuisine offers small, tapas-style plates and an extensive range of British cheeses, alongside seasonal dishes crafted with local produce, including ingredients from the estate's own Kitchen Garden. Nestled in a breathtaking valley, the restaurant boasts a refined ambience within the award-winning vineyard and winery. While children are welcome when accompanied by an adult, dogs are not permitted inside the restaurant but can be tied up outside or remain in a car. The estate, encompassing the restaurant, has received numerous accolades, including awards from Taste of the West, Food Drink Devon, and Wine GB awards for its wines, contributing to its reputation as an award-winning destination.
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FAQ
Which vineyards in Devon have a restaurant or cafe?
Lympstone Manor, Sandridge Barton, Kenton Park, Alder Vineyard, Venn Valley, Heron Farm and Calancombe Estate all serve food on site.
Is there a Michelin-starred vineyard restaurant in Devon?
Yes. Lympstone Manor's restaurant holds one Michelin star, with chef Michael Caines at the helm. Its Pool House Restaurant and Bar is a more relaxed option and is open to non-residents.
Do Devon vineyard restaurants open every day?
Mostly not. Sandridge Barton's ROAM, Alder Vineyard and Venn Valley are open Wednesday to Sunday, Kenton Park Tuesday to Saturday, Heron Farm Friday to Monday, and Calancombe's restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays.
Can I take my dog to a Devon vineyard cafe?
Yes at several. Dogs on leads are welcome at the cafes at Alder and Venn Valley, in the Vineyard Kitchen at Heron Farm, at Kenton Park and at Lympstone Manor's Pool House. Calancombe does not allow dogs in its restaurant.
Do I need to book lunch at a Devon vineyard?
Lympstone Manor and Calancombe need booking, and so does Heron Farm's evening dining. The cafes at Alder and Venn Valley are more relaxed, but it is worth booking for weekends.
