Guidebook for Salcombe
Food Scene
A gentle stroll from the garden gate takes you to this very popular restaurant. In the Summer months they have a BBQ menu which is very popular.
90 locals recommend
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadA gentle stroll from the garden gate takes you to this very popular restaurant. In the Summer months they have a BBQ menu which is very popular.
The Bake House Salcombe
3 Fore StTry their famous cheese straws and salted caramel brownies
The Crab Shed
Gould RoadThis is a family favourite.
The Crabshell Inn
Embankment RoadA popular pub in Kingsbridge
Under new ownership and opened with fantastic reviews.
18 locals recommend
Boatswains at The Kings Arms
20 Fore StUnder new ownership and opened with fantastic reviews.
Salcombe HarSpa
Cliff RoadA stunning location with award winning Chef.
A stunning half hour walk along the South West Coast path from Salcombe or catch the South Sands Ferrry from Salcombe harbour. The terrace has one of the best views in Salcombe and set on South Sands Beach.
20 locals recommend
South Sands Hotel & Restaurant
A stunning half hour walk along the South West Coast path from Salcombe or catch the South Sands Ferrry from Salcombe harbour. The terrace has one of the best views in Salcombe and set on South Sands Beach.
CAPTAIN FLINT'S RESTAURANT
82 Fore StServes delicious pizzas
The Oyster Shack
Serves delicious seafood.
Catch a ferry from Salcombe Harbour to East Portlemouth and walk to the Gara Rock Hotel. Stunning location.
9 locals recommend
The Restaurant at Gara Rock
Salcombe - East PortlemouthCatch a ferry from Salcombe Harbour to East Portlemouth and walk to the Gara Rock Hotel. Stunning location.
Wild Artichokes
Lower Union RoadA must for foodies. Look out for pop up suppers.
Set on the South Coast path a lovely location for lunch or a delicious cream tea.
16 locals recommend
Ocean Restaurant, Bolberry
Unnamed RoadSet on the South Coast path a lovely location for lunch or a delicious cream tea.
Has one of the best locations to enjoy a drink on the terrace overlooking the harbour. Traditional pub food.
23 locals recommend
The Ferry Inn
Fore StreetHas one of the best locations to enjoy a drink on the terrace overlooking the harbour. Traditional pub food.
The Fortescue Inn
Union StreetA popular pub in the centre of Salcombe
A relaxed cafe that serves fantastic coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Very popular.
14 locals recommend
The Salcombe Coffee Co Ltd
73 Fore StA relaxed cafe that serves fantastic coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Very popular.
Award winning popular pub in idilyc setting. Arrive by car or your own boat.
31 locals recommend
The Millbrook Inn
Award winning popular pub in idilyc setting. Arrive by car or your own boat.
The Sloop Inn
A perfect place to refuel after surfing on the beach.
The Cove
UKs best craft beer bar only 50 yards from stunning Hope Cove beach
Sailor V
36 Fore StA relaxed cafe that serves delicious breakfasts, cake and lunch.
A waterfront bar and restaurant with live music at weekends.
22 locals recommend
Island Street Bar & Grill
Island StreetA waterfront bar and restaurant with live music at weekends.
Popular with guests and has a terrace with some of the best views in Salcombe
22 locals recommend
dickandwills
Fore StreetPopular with guests and has a terrace with some of the best views in Salcombe
This is a very popular pit stop when walking the South Coast Path
East Soar Walkers Hut or The Tea Barn
This is a very popular pit stop when walking the South Coast Path
Very popular with foodies. Check their website for pop up suppers in Salcombe
19 locals recommend
Wild Artichokes
Lower Union RoadVery popular with foodies. Check their website for pop up suppers in Salcombe
A vibrant town full well worth a visit. Full of independent shops and the best heath food supermarket in the area.
351 locals recommend
Totnes
A vibrant town full well worth a visit. Full of independent shops and the best heath food supermarket in the area.
Sightseeing
Start Point Lighthouse
South Devon Chilli Farm
Wigford CrossTry the tasting menu of chillis. Join a tour of the farm.
Salcombe Gin
28 Island StJoin their popular gin distilling course.
Beautiful grounds to explore, farm to table restaurants, events and much more.
119 locals recommend
Dartington Hall
Beautiful grounds to explore, farm to table restaurants, events and much more.
The costal road to Dartmouth is stunning and Slapton Sands is en route.
77 locals recommend
Slapton Sands
The costal road to Dartmouth is stunning and Slapton Sands is en route.
Dartmouth
A beautiful harbour town just under an hour away.
Everything Else
Take a tour of the coastline in a kayak.
RNLI Salcombe Lifeboat Station
Whitestrand Boat Hire
Hire a boat and enjoy pottering around the estuary.
Adventure South
Shute HillRib rides, coasteering, sailing, walking lots on offer.
Bantham Surfing Academy
Learn to surf at the Bantham
Salcombe Sea School
Island StreetTake your power boating course so you can enjoy the harbour in your own boat
Sea kayak Salcombe, kayak Tour Operator
Cliff RoadTake a tour of the stunning coastline.
Salcombe Sea N Shore
25 St Dunstans RdRib rides, coasteering and lots more
Salcombe Dinghy Sailing
Private tuition or group sailing courses.
Essentials
Cranch's Sweet Shop
78 Fore StThe Salcombe Deli
52 Fore StAll you need for a takeaway picnic.
The perfect place to stock up for a picnic. Delicious salads, sandwiches and cakes.
6 locals recommend
The Bake House Salcombe
3 Fore StThe perfect place to stock up for a picnic. Delicious salads, sandwiches and cakes.
Getting Around
South Sands Ferry
Catch the ferry from Salcombe to South Sands.
Salcombe Ferry Company
Fore StreetAsk at the Harbour Office in Whitestrands for a timetable.
Drinks & Nightlife
Island Street Bar & Grill
Island StreetBar and grill
Salcombe Gin
28 Island StEnjoy a Salcombe Gin cocktail in a stunning setting.
Salcombe HarSpa
Cliff RoadA stunning location to enjoy a cocktail
The Winking Prawn
Cliff RoadServes BBQ's in the Summer. Lovely setting on North Sands Beach
Boatswains at The Kings Arms
20 Fore StUnder new ownership, right on the harour.
On of the best locations in Salcombe to enjoy breathtaking views of the estuary.
23 locals recommend
The Ferry Inn
Fore StreetOn of the best locations in Salcombe to enjoy breathtaking views of the estuary.
A popular bar and restaurant with live music at weekends.
22 locals recommend
Island Street Bar & Grill
Island StreetA popular bar and restaurant with live music at weekends.
The Fortescue Inn
Union StreetA popular pub in the centre of Salcombe
The Cove
Award winning pub 50 yards from Hope Cove Beach. Live music at weekends.
Parks & Nature
South West Coast Path
A beautiful beach a short walk from the farmhouse down a quiet lane. The Winking Prawn restaurant is located here.
29 locals recommend
Salcombe North Sands
Cliff RoadA beautiful beach a short walk from the farmhouse down a quiet lane. The Winking Prawn restaurant is located here.
South Sands Beach
A beautiful beach with Bo's Beach Cafe and South Sands Hotel
Beautiful beach with cafe. Catch the ferry from Salcombe Harbour. Takes 10 minutes to cross. Check timetables and weather before you go.
34 locals recommend
Mill Bay
2 Devon RdBeautiful beach with cafe. Catch the ferry from Salcombe Harbour. Takes 10 minutes to cross. Check timetables and weather before you go.
Small's Cove
Beautiful beach. Catch ferry from Salcombe Harbour. Check weather and timetables.