Mel's Guidebook

Mel
Mel's Guidebook

Food scene

Perfect spot for an evening drink
90 locals recommend
The Crabshell Inn
Embankment Road
90 locals recommend
Perfect spot for an evening drink
Great food, authentic and a lovely atmosphere on the doorstep
La Ranchera
Church Street
Great food, authentic and a lovely atmosphere on the doorstep
Fantastic fish & chip takeaway, 5 minute trot from the Ale House
7 locals recommend
The Cod Father
6 Duke St
7 locals recommend
Fantastic fish & chip takeaway, 5 minute trot from the Ale House
A foodie treat, pop up food experience in convivial surroundings. Glowing review in The Times, bring your own booze
19 locals recommend
Wild Artichokes
Lower Union Road
19 locals recommend
A foodie treat, pop up food experience in convivial surroundings. Glowing review in The Times, bring your own booze
Lovely pub food, nicely priced
25 locals recommend
The Bear And Blacksmith
A379
25 locals recommend
Lovely pub food, nicely priced
Quintessential, idyllic village setting with above average food. Pop in for a drink & nibbles or treat yourself to a food feast
31 locals recommend
The Millbrook Inn
31 locals recommend
Quintessential, idyllic village setting with above average food. Pop in for a drink & nibbles or treat yourself to a food feast
A 5 minute walk, great Indian food for a take-away. Lovely people
37 locals recommend
Maha-Bharat Indian Restaurant
7 Mill St
37 locals recommend
A 5 minute walk, great Indian food for a take-away. Lovely people
A treat if you’re looking for something a little more special. Wonderful food. Check out this restaurants taster Tuesday menu at half the usual price or specials at lunchtime
29 locals recommend
Restaurant Twenty Seven by Jamie Rogers
9 Mill St
29 locals recommend
A treat if you’re looking for something a little more special. Wonderful food. Check out this restaurants taster Tuesday menu at half the usual price or specials at lunchtime

Recreational

Lovely little cinema on the High St
33 locals recommend
Kings Cinema Kingsbridge
Fore Street
33 locals recommend
Lovely little cinema on the High St
Beautiful beach, no dogs allowed in the summer months but turn left and head up the hill to the golf course at the top and walk along the cliffs for amazing views. Keep going and you’ll end up at Thurlestone
183 locals recommend
Bantham Beach
183 locals recommend
Beautiful beach, no dogs allowed in the summer months but turn left and head up the hill to the golf course at the top and walk along the cliffs for amazing views. Keep going and you’ll end up at Thurlestone
Another lovely beach, dog friendly all year round. Finish off your visit with a tipple at The Beach Shack
34 locals recommend
National Trust - South Milton Sands
34 locals recommend
Another lovely beach, dog friendly all year round. Finish off your visit with a tipple at The Beach Shack
An amazing hotel, pop in for a drink with a view
61 locals recommend
Gara Rock
Salcombe - East Portlemouth
61 locals recommend
An amazing hotel, pop in for a drink with a view
A must visit although very busy in the summer. Catch the ferry from Kingsbridge Estuary to Salcombe and back again. Dog friendly
58 locals recommend
Salcombe HarSpa
Cliff Road
58 locals recommend
A must visit although very busy in the summer. Catch the ferry from Kingsbridge Estuary to Salcombe and back again. Dog friendly
Another stunning beach opposite Salcombe. Narrow lanes so could be busy in the summer. Go early!
6 locals recommend
East Portlemouth beach
6 locals recommend
Another stunning beach opposite Salcombe. Narrow lanes so could be busy in the summer. Go early!
A 50 minute car ride to this quaint seaside town. Head for the harbour and finish off with a meal at the Rockfish overlooking the harbour. Seals frolicking in the harbour waters
67 locals recommend
Brixham Harbour Office
The Quay
67 locals recommend
A 50 minute car ride to this quaint seaside town. Head for the harbour and finish off with a meal at the Rockfish overlooking the harbour. Seals frolicking in the harbour waters
Rivermaid Ferry Company
Tithe Hill