
Salcombe Food and Drink
Let’s be honest, most people consider themselves a foodie these days whether that’s as a health food fanatic, seafood lover or Mary Berry-esque baker. Whatever floats your boat, we think Salcombe has fabulous food options to satisfy the most delicate of palettes.
Pubs and Bars
A big part of what makes Salcombe so great is its bars and pubs.
Cafes and Deli's
Sometimes we wonder about how many sandwiches and rolls are made in homes and deli’s each summer in Salcombe
Ice Cream
There really is just one ice-cream we need to talk about, and that is produced in Salcombe by Salcombe Dairy Ice-cream
Seafood
Salcombe sits in a unique position in the UK and our fishing fleet has access to some wonderful seafood.
Restaurants
There are restaurants for every taste and wallet both in Salcombe and its surrounding areas.
Sweet Shops
Cranch’s sweet shop has to be the ultimate, which has been going since 1869.
Food and Drink in Salcombe
Salcombe Gin Cocktail Ideas
We think there’s no better way of enjoying your stay in Salcombe than with a cocktail of their famous gin. Here are some Salcombe gin cocktail ideas you can experiment with! Visiting the Salcombe gin distillery and their bar is one of the best plans you can have for your holiday in Salcombe, and definitely,…
Dog-Friendly Pubs & Restaurants in Salcombe
Dog-Friendly Pubs and Restaurants in Salcombe If you want to take your dog out and about to discover Salcombe, it’s important to know where you can and can’t take them. Luckily, there are plenty of dog-friendly restaurants in Salcombe as well as multiple pubs, bars and coffee shops where your four-legged friend can join you…
Coffee in Salcombe: The 8 best Coffee Spots
With no Starbucks or Costa in sight, it’s all about the independent, locally run cafes in Salcombe. There is a definite coffee culture in the UK and Salcombe is no exception to the rule. With several cafes to choose from we list our 8 best places for coffee in Salcombe: 1. The Salcombe Coffee…
Salcombe supermarkets and local food shops
Food shopping in Salcombe made easy with our guide to the town’s best supermarkets and local food shops. Want to know more about other shops in Salcombe? Read our handy blog Superb Shopping in Salcombe Salcombe Supermarkets For general food shopping in Salcombe, supermarkets are the ideal place to stock up on essentials for your…
Tickle Your Tastebuds for Devon's Oldest Sweetshop!
Cranch’s sweet shop has to be the ultimate. In this small shop which has been going since 1869, their walls are full to the ceiling with jars of sweets, boxes of penny sweets and chunks of fudge. This is total heaven for most children and for adults, it brings back many happy childhood memories. Their…
Salcombe restaurants and self catering - Where to eat
When you’re visiting somewhere with as great a food scene as Salcombe, it’s no wonder you’d be considering a self catering holiday cottage (You can browse our extensive, luxury listings online). Why tie yourself to one option when you have so many spectacular restaurants in Salcombe and other amazing food choices? From eating in to…
Places to Drink in Salcombe - An Education in Gin, Beer & Wine...
If you’re looking for good places to drink in Salcombe, you’ve arrived at your destination. With local business more important than ever, microbreweries and independent distilleries are having a moment. And why not? By buying local you can be safe in the knowledge that it not only tastes great but is better for the environment…
Tasty Food to Try in Salcombe
There are many types of food you simply must try on your visit to Salcombe. Check out some of our favorites right here! Enjoy! Salcombe lobster and crab The seafood landed in Salcombe is renowned by top chefs to be some of the very best in the world. Of particular note is the lobster and…
How to Enjoy Your Cream Tea in Salcombe
24th June marks the celebration of homemade scones (fastest cake in the world), thick clotted cream, sweet strawberry jam and a cup of tea. It’s National Cream Tea Day and you couldn’t really get much more British to be honest. Perhaps Pimms and cucumber sandwiches are a notable rival. Or maybe fish and chips enjoyed…
Free Bake House Goodies on Good Friday!
Last year we interviewed Ben Holt-Wilson who owns and runs The Bake House in our blog Salcombe’s Best Baker. During the interview he made the point that change was on the horizon for the business and boy was he right! The Bake House (nee The Upper Crust) has been through very exciting changes through the…
Scrumptious Food Shops in Salcombe
Food Shopping in Salcombe made easy with our guide to the town’s best and local food shops and supermarkets. Salcombe’s Independent Food Shops Even though we’ve seen a rise in the number of nautically inspired clothes shops, Salcombe has always be known for its excellent independent shops and we would encourage you to support these…
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall Enjoyed the Crab
We were pleased to note that during the reception of the Royal Wedding of Wills and Kate, the guests were offered crab salad on lemon blini canapes. During his visit to Salcombe last week, we asked Prince Charles about the crab canapes and he laughed heartily saying, “Oh gosh, I wish I could remember!” We…