Guidebook for Devon
Food Scene
Neil's Restaurant
Vicarage RoadGreat Fish
Blinis Cafe Bar
Fore StreetNice lunches and morning coffee
Annies of Sidmouth
Old Fore StreetAmazing gelato - worth the queue
Becketts Coffee House
16 Sidford High StAmazing selection of cakes including gluten free and nice coffee too
Mocha Restaurant
Lovely sea views - and a new Chef who is very good.
Very lovely views over the bay - especially at sunset. Great food and drinks venue if you want something special. Booking advisable.
13 locals recommend
Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa
Manor RoadVery lovely views over the bay - especially at sunset. Great food and drinks venue if you want something special. Booking advisable.
Always a nice welcome, good coffee - plus has preserved the original decor from the traditional old general store that served the town there for many years
Coffee#1 Sidmouth
34 Fore StAlways a nice welcome, good coffee - plus has preserved the original decor from the traditional old general store that served the town there for many years
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice location, you can sit outside on a warm evening (or grab one of their blankets), nice atmosphere, friendly staff and well-priced honest menu
21 locals recommend
Dukes
The EsplanadeNice location, you can sit outside on a warm evening (or grab one of their blankets), nice atmosphere, friendly staff and well-priced honest menu
Carinas Nightclub
46 Fore StIt's the only one we have!
Sightseeing
The Donkey Sanctuary
https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/
Lovely views, plenty of places to sit, looking out to sea and over the beach and cliffs
17 locals recommend
Jacobs Ladder
Peak Hill RoadLovely views, plenty of places to sit, looking out to sea and over the beach and cliffs
Parks & Nature
It's beautiful. Well maintained. Lovely (sheltered) places to sit and admire the gardens
27 locals recommend
Connaught Gardens
Peak Hill RoadIt's beautiful. Well maintained. Lovely (sheltered) places to sit and admire the gardens
The path runs along the River for a few miles. A nice flat walk amongst the trees with cycle path.
13 locals recommend
The Byes Riverside Park
17 Mill StThe path runs along the River for a few miles. A nice flat walk amongst the trees with cycle path.
Arts & Culture
It is the last Theatre in the country to run a Summer Play Season with a new Play every week.
9 locals recommend
Manor Pavilion Theatre
Manor RoadIt is the last Theatre in the country to run a Summer Play Season with a new Play every week.
Sidmouth Museum
Church StreetEveryone who goes there tells me it's really fascinating!
Entertainment & Activities
If you're into stargazing then this is the place to be. Plus a Planetarium too.
24 locals recommend
Norman Lockyer Observatory
If you're into stargazing then this is the place to be. Plus a Planetarium too.
There's always something to do - activities for kids during the holidays, nice restaurant and wonderful views. Free entry.
55 locals recommend
Donkey Sanctuary
Dunscombe LaneThere's always something to do - activities for kids during the holidays, nice restaurant and wonderful views. Free entry.
Scott Cinemas
There's normally 2-3 films showing most days
Essentials
Lidl
Woolbrook RoadBiggest one in Town
Waitrose & Partners
42-44 West StJust on the outskirts of town
Tesco Express
132 High StreetTop of the High street in town - heading towards the Cinema
Co-op Food - Sidmouth
78 Sidford High StHalf way down the High Street