Holbeton Food and Drink
Stay in one of our holiday homes in Holbeton and you’ll discover some excellent places to eat in Holbeton and the neighbouring villages. Dine in the friendly local pub or head to the pretty waterside villages of Newton Ferrers and Noss Mayo which straddle the River Yealm estuary, the village pubs all have amazing river views, perfect for relaxing with a sundowner.
Cafes & Delis
Holbeton Cafes and Delis You really are spoilt for choice when it comes to breakfast, brunching and lunching! There are some great little Holbeton cafes on our radar, all within a few miles of your luxury holiday cottage. So follow our guide, check out our top spots and enjoy! schoolhouse Mothecombe This popular Holbeton cafe is just at the end of the beach car park. A laidback diner with eclectic interiors and is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They’re also great for takeaways so you can picnic on the sands. The schoolhouse is the little sister of the beachhouse at South Milton which you can’t miss if you’ve spent time there. Look out for their popular barbecues and music nights which run regularly during the summer months. More info about the schoolhouse here.Photo credit - schoolhouse Devon Ben's Farm Shop, Deli & Cafe Yealmpton This one stop shop has it all. The perfect place to pick up your organic meat, veg and picnic deli bits, cereals, wines and groceries. Plan your menus over an almond croissant and a cappuccino, a bacon roll or perhaps delicious mixed mushrooms with salsa verde on sourdough toast. (Be sure to head to the brilliant gallery just across the carpark, it's perfect for gifts to take home!) Photo credits - Ben's Farm Shop and Ben's Farm Shop pizza - main image Nelli's Village Cafe Yealmpton Located on the Plymouth Road in Yealmpton, Nelli’s is open for delicious lunches and afternoon tea with a slice of sponge. This popular cafe with its cottage style interiors has indoor seating and a rear terrace for an alfresco afternoon cuppa. If you're planning a trip into Plymouth, why not stop off for brunch, lunch or afternoon tea at one of our chosen cafes.
Pubs & Bars
Holbeton Pubs and Bars Stop off at one of our Holbeton pubs for a pint after a bracing coastal walk or a day on the beach with the kids. We have some great family and dog friendly locals ready and waiting so simply relax and enjoy! Mildmay Colours Holbeton Sitting in the heart of Holbeton, the Mildmay Colours is a charming village pub and perfect place for lunch and a pint after a walk on the beach. Your local Holbeton family run pub prides themselves on their home cooking and local Devon Ales and ciders. Dine alfresco and relax on the terrace with beautiful views over the village or cosy up by the woodburner in the cooler months. Photo credit : Mildmay colours The Ship Inn Noss Mayo, PL8 1EW This historic village pub sits right at the water's edge in Noss Mayo, just a short drive from Holbeton. Stop off for lunch and a craft beer after a lovely walk alongside the River Yealm. This stylish pub is popular with both visitors and locals and the perfect place to relax beside the river and dine alfresco.. Photo Credit : Matt Austin Rose & Crown Yealmpton, PL8 2EB The Rose & Crown is a prominent village pub in Yealmpton on the A379. Step inside and relax on the sofa in front of the fire with one of their award winning craft beers. The food is a cut above with an exciting menu including crab, duck, pigeon and sides of lobster butter fries as well as traditional Sunday roasts and fish and chips. Dogs are welcome in the bar area. The Swan Inn Noss Mayo, PL8 1EE Perfect for a pint and supper after a day on the water. Why not chill out on the waterside terrace and dine on the freshest fish. They even supply outside heaters, blankets and hot water bottles for a cosy night's dining if you need them! The Dolphin Newton Ferrers, PL8 1AE This traditional village pub overlooks the River Yealm and across to Noss Mayo. With home cooked dining and an excellent selection of local beers, ciders and speciality gins, it’s perfect for a lunchtime pit stop. If you're planning a trip into into Plymouth for a stroll along the waterfront and the Historical Barbican or the stylish Royal William Yard, check out our foodie suggestions and make a day of it.
Restaurants
For a small hamlet in deepest south Devon, Holbeton has some great places for wining and dining within easy reach.
