South Devon - A hub of activity this Devon Restaurant Month
Whether you love fine dining in one of Devon’s many exquisite restaurants or prefer a relaxing lunch, dinner or afternoon tea in one of the county’s abundant pubs, cafés or delis, South Devon has something for everyone this Devon Restaurant Month. Throughout the 30 days of June, locals and visitors alike will be able to celebrate Devon’s amazing producers, chefs and eating establishments through an enticing selection of tasty one-off specials, seasonal lunch, dinner and tasting menus and afternoon treats. Devonians can even stay a night for free at The Royal Castle Hotel, Dartmouth and The Royal Seven Stars, Totnes if sampling the Devon Taster menu.
The Cary Arms, situated in a stunning location overlooking Babbacombe Beach, is just one of over 30 venues across Devon taking part in Devon Restaurant Month this year. Exuding charm, the boutique hotel is offering diners a real treat with a fabulous seafood mezze for two. Available Monday to Saturday lunchtime (12 noon – 3pm), priced at £24 per couple the offer includes a glass of de Savary wine each, a pint of real ale from local producers such as Otter Brewery and Bays Brewery or a soft drink. Located within close proximity to the coast, the team of chefs at the Cary Arms will showcase the finest fish and seafood landed locally off the county’s coast line and even garnish the dishes using herbs picked from the hotel’s beautifully maintained gardens. Visit www.caryarms.co.uk or call 01803 327110 to book your place.
Jeff Cooper, founder of Devon Restaurant Month comments: “In 2012 we launched Devon Restaurant Month to acknowledge the wide range of superb eating establishments we have in our fabulous county. Since then, Devon Restaurant Month has grown far more than we could have imagined and to have over 30 establishments participating is fantastic.” Jeff continues: “You don’t have to be a restaurant to be involved, this year we have a wonderful selection of events taking place celebrating many of the foods Devon is so famous for.”
Other South Devon venues who have confirmed their involvement include The Cottage Hotel, Langdon Court Hotel, The Laughing Monk, Devon Deli, The White Hart at Dartington Hall, The Anchor Inn, The Bickley Mill Inn and the Ship Inn as well as many more. For a full list of participants and further information please visit www.devonrestaurantmonth.co.uk, follow on Twitter @DevonRMonth and ‘like’ on Facebook.
Now in its fourth year, Devon Restaurant Month aims to put the county more firmly on the map for food tourism in the South West and beyond. To get involved in Devon Restaurant Month, contact Julie Hutchins on 07843 621 463 or email info@julesadvertisingandmarketing.co.uk.
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EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN SOUTH DEVON THIS DEVON RESTAURANT MONTH
1. The Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove – Two-course lunch Monday - Saturday, £12 per person between 12 noon – 2pm. Visit www.hopecove.com or call 01548 561555 for further information.
2. Langdon Court Hotel, Down Thomas - Seven-course food extravaganza, £49 per person with an optional wine flight £35 per 125ml glass with a wine for each course. Visit www.langdoncourt.com or call 01752 862358 for further information.
3. The Laughing Monk, Strete – Seafood tapas to share, every night throughout June priced at £9.50 per person. Visit www.thelaughingmonkdevon.co.uk or call 01803 770639 for further information.
4. Devon Deli, Newton Abbot – Throughout June indulge in a West Country strawberry and clotted cream cobbler for £3.95. Visit www.thedevondeli.co.uk or call 01626 204136 for further information.
5. Hannah’s Bistro at Seale-Hayne, Newton Abbot - Over 65’s can relax on a Monday and Tuesday with a tea or coffee and slice of homemade cake for £3 (10am - 12 noon and 3pm-6pm). Visit www.discoversealehayne.org or call 01626 325825 for further information.
6. The White Hart at Dartington Hall, Dartington – The Midsummer Devon Menu showcases the best of the region’s produce (5.30pm - 9pm). Two-course £21 per person, three-course £25 per person. Visit www.dartingtonhall.com/whitehart or call 01803 847111 for further information.
7. The Anchor Inn, Ugborough - Tasty, classic pub lunches using Devon produce available weekdays throughout June. Two-courses £12.95, three-courses £15.95. Visit www.anchorinnugborough.co.uk or call 01752 690388 for further information.
8. The Bickley Mill Inn, Kingskerswell - Seasonal set lunch menus available throughout June, Monday – Saturday (12 noon - 2.30pm). Two-courses £14.95, three-courses £17.95. Visit www.bickleymillinn.co.uk or call 01803 873201 for further information.
9. Poop Deck, Brixham – A Taste of Brixham, try a selection of Brixham's catch including creamy fish soup to start, followed by a selection of fish grilled and served with salad and crusty bread (Sunday – Thursday only). Visit www.poopdeckrestaurant.com or call 01803 858681 for further information.
10. South Sands, Salcombe - Enjoy a two-course fish-inspired lunch with two associated wines for £23.95 per person. Visit www.southsands.com or call 01548 845900 or further information.
11. The Royal Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes - Devonians can enjoy the Devon Taster Menu, then stay the night for free, if they can prove you live in Devon! Monday - Thursday throughout June, £45 per person. Visit www.royalsevenstars.co.uk or call 01803 862125 for further information.
12. The Royal Castle Hotel, Dartmouth - Devonians can enjoy the Devon Taster Menu, then stay the night for free, if they can prove you live in Devon! Monday - Thursday throughout June, £45 per person. Visit www.royalcastle.co.uk or call 01803 833033 for further information.
13. Buckland Tout-Saints, Goveton – A six-course tasting menu without wines £65 per person, or £99 with matching wines to accompany each course. Visit 01548 853055 www.tout-saints.co.uk or call 01548 853055 for further information.
14. The California Country Inn & Restaurant, Modbury - To celebrate this season’s lamb sourced from the surrounding South Hams, The California Country Inn will be offering a complimentary glass of Shiraz (125ml) with every order of ‘Duo of Local Lamb’ (Wednesday – Sunday only). Visit www.californiacountryinn.co.uk or call 01548 821449 for further information.
15. Ship Inn, Ugborough - Celebrate Devon Restaurant Month at the Ship Inn every Wednesday from 6pm - 9pm with Mussel Night (£9.95 per person). Choose between moules marinières or green Thai mussels. Visit www.shipinnugborough.com or call 01752 892565 for further information.
16. Home Farm Café, Bovey Tracey - A three-course field kitchen menu with free coffee and petits fours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings throughout June, £20 per person. Visit www.homefarmcafe.co.uk or call 01626 830016 for further information.
17. Cary Arms, Babbacombe Beach – A special sharing seafood mezze for two, including a drink each. Monday – Saturday, served lunchtimes from 12 noon-3pm, £24 per couple. Visit www.caryarms.co.uk or call 01803 327110 for further information.
