Get a taste of Ilfracombe's fabulous food, dining and refreshments

Ilfracombe is the gastronomic centre of North Devon and some of the best culinary talent is found in and around the town. This is a real food lovers paradise with fresh fish & live seafood direct from the harbour, fine local & Exmoor meats, local fruits & vegetables, unique cheeses & dairy products and more. There is something for everyone, from takeaways through cafés and tearooms, welcoming pubs and bars to restaurants serving British and international cuisine. Something to suit all tastes and pockets.
The Brasserie at the Carlton

The Brasserie at The Carlton

Quality Local Ingredients from North Devon’s Larder

The Brasserie at The Carlton

Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AR
Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar

The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar

Fresh, authentic tapas with a warm welcome

The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar

62 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED
The Brasserie at the Carlton

The Brasserie at The Carlton

Quality Local Ingredients from North Devon’s Larder

The Brasserie at The Carlton

Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AR
Hele Corn Mill Tearoom

Hele Corn Mill Tearoom

C16th Watermill serving traditional Devonshire cream teas/cakes

Hele Corn Mill Tearoom

Watermouth Road, Hele, EX34 9QY
The Thatched Inn

The Thatched Inn

17th Century family run pub

The Thatched Inn

Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9PG
The Lime Kiln on Visitilfracombe

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

Stylish Café Bar with stunning views of the harbour and Verity

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

Marine Drive, Ilfracombe EX34 9FQ
The Dinki Deli

The Dinki Deli

The deli has an abundance of local North Devon produce

The Dinki Deli

28 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BJ
Santiago's

Santiago’s

Santiago’s

6 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BH
The Capstone on visitilfracombe

The Capstone

Every Sunday from 12.30 we serve a delicious carvery

The Capstone

17 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9EE
S&P Fish Shop on Visit Ilfracombe

S & P Fish Shop

Situated just 10 metres from the sea

S & P Fish Shop

1 The Cove, Ilfracombe, EX34 9FA
Monkey Puzzle

Monkey Puzzle Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant. Cafe. Bar. Kids Play.

Monkey Puzzle Bar & Restaurant

North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8PF
The Pier Cafe on Visitilfracombe

The Pier Cafe

Ever-popular. Delicious, sensibly priced quality products. Unrivalled pier location..

The Pier Cafe

The Pier, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ
Slice of Devon on Visit Ilfracombe

Slice of Devon

Seafood & Gourmet pizza and takeaway @ the harbour

Slice of Devon

3 The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ
The Hele Bay Bar & Restaurant

Hele Bay Bar & Restaurant

Family and Dog Friendly pub overlooking Hele Bay

Hele Bay Bar & Restaurant

39 Beech Road, Hele, EX34 9QZ
1892 Bar & Restaurant

1892 Bar & Restaurant @ Ilfracombe Golf Club

1892 Bar & Restaurant @ Ilfracombe Golf Club

Ilfracombe Golf Club, Hele Bay, EX34 9RT
Hnad:Plant

hand:plant

A cosy coffee shop and local art gallery combined!

hand:plant

76 High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ
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No 11 The Quay

Join us for a coffee, wine, nibbles or something more substantial

No 11 The Quay

11 The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ
Larkstone Cafe Bar

Larkstone Cafe Bar

Stunning sea views and something for everyone

Larkstone Cafe Bar

Larkstone Gardens, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QG
Giovanni & luca on visitilfracombe

Giovanni & Luca

Authentic Italian cuisine

Giovanni & Luca

Searock Apartments, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9AR
No 28 The Cookery

No 28 The Cookery

No 28 The Cookery

4 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BH
Storm in a Teacup

Storm in a Teacup

All aboard for a tempting treat

Storm in a Teacup

Watermouth Harbour, Watermouth EX34 9SJ
Prince of Wales

Prince of Wales

Prince of Wales

2 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED
Stacc on visitilfracombe

Stacc

The place to relax, unwind and treat yourself!

Stacc

13-14 The Promenade, Ilfracombe EX34 9BD
Little Mamas on Visitilfracombe

Little Mama’s

Breakfast, cakes, treats and unique afternoon teas!

Little Mama’s

70 High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9QE
Annie Flint on visitilfracombe

Annie and the Flint

Your daily speciality coffee fix!

Annie and the Flint

125-126 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EY
Landmark Theatre

The Landmark Theatre

Theatre & multipurpose arts complex

The Landmark Theatre

The Promenade, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BZ
Sage Cottage Tearoom

Sage Cottage Tearoom

Sage Cottage Tearoom is waiting to welcome you

Sage Cottage Tearoom

63 High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9QE
The Dolphin on Visit Ilfracombe

The Dolphin Restaurant

We hope to welcome you soon!

The Dolphin Restaurant

7 The Quay, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ
Wellington

The Wellington Arms

The Wellington Arms

66 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QE
George & Dragon on Visit Ilfracombe??????????

George & Dragon

Ilfracombe Oldest Pub - Built circa 1360

George & Dragon

4-5 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED
Ilfracombe Harbour

Comyn Farm

Comyn Farm

Chambercombe Lane, Ilfracombe EX34 9RL
The Lime Kiln on Visitilfracombe

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

Stylish Café Bar with stunning views of the harbour and Verity

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

Marine Drive, Ilfracombe EX34 9FQ
Monkey Puzzle

Monkey Puzzle Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant. Cafe. Bar. Kids Play.

Monkey Puzzle Bar & Restaurant

North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8PF
Santiago's

Santiago’s

Santiago’s

6 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BH
Hele Corn Mill Tearoom

Hele Corn Mill Tearoom

C16th Watermill serving traditional Devonshire cream teas/cakes

Hele Corn Mill Tearoom

Watermouth Road, Hele, EX34 9QY
S&P Fish Shop on Visit Ilfracombe

S & P Fish Shop

Situated just 10 metres from the sea

S & P Fish Shop

1 The Cove, Ilfracombe, EX34 9FA
The Pier Cafe on Visitilfracombe

The Pier Cafe

Ever-popular. Delicious, sensibly priced quality products. Unrivalled pier location..

The Pier Cafe

The Pier, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ
Sage Cottage Tearoom

Sage Cottage Tearoom

Sage Cottage Tearoom is waiting to welcome you

Sage Cottage Tearoom

63 High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9QE
Larkstone Cafe Bar

Larkstone Cafe Bar

Stunning sea views and something for everyone

Larkstone Cafe Bar

Larkstone Gardens, Ilfracombe, EX34 9QG
Storm in a Teacup

Storm in a Teacup

All aboard for a tempting treat

Storm in a Teacup

Watermouth Harbour, Watermouth EX34 9SJ
Annie Flint on visitilfracombe

Annie and the Flint

Your daily speciality coffee fix!

Annie and the Flint

125-126 High Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EY
No 28 The Cookery

No 28 The Cookery

No 28 The Cookery

4 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BH
Landmark Theatre

The Landmark Theatre

Theatre & multipurpose arts complex

The Landmark Theatre

The Promenade, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BZ
Hnad:Plant

hand:plant

A cosy coffee shop and local art gallery combined!

hand:plant

76 High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9NQ
Stacc on visitilfracombe

Stacc

The place to relax, unwind and treat yourself!

Stacc

13-14 The Promenade, Ilfracombe EX34 9BD
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No 11 The Quay

Join us for a coffee, wine, nibbles or something more substantial

No 11 The Quay

11 The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ
Little Mamas on Visitilfracombe

Little Mama’s

Breakfast, cakes, treats and unique afternoon teas!

Little Mama’s

70 High Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9QE

Cafés and Tearooms in Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe is full of inviting cafes and tearooms, perfect for a relaxing break during your day. Whether you’re after a freshly brewed coffee, a light lunch, or a traditional Devon cream tea, you’ll find plenty of cosy spots to choose from.

Many are independently owned, serving up homemade cakes, locally sourced produce, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Stop off near the harbour for a coffee with a sea view, enjoy a peaceful courtyard hidden down a side street, or refuel after a coastal walk with a hearty lunch.

A lot of Ilfracombe’s cafes and tearooms are dog-friendly too, so you can bring your four-legged companions along for the ride.

Take a look at our list of cafés and tearooms in Ilfracombe and find the perfect place to relax and recharge.

The Brasserie at the Carlton

The Brasserie at The Carlton

Quality Local Ingredients from North Devon’s Larder

The Brasserie at The Carlton

Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AR
Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar

The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar

Fresh, authentic tapas with a warm welcome

The Terrace Tapas & Wine Bar

62 Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ED
Monkey Puzzle

Monkey Puzzle Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant. Cafe. Bar. Kids Play.

Monkey Puzzle Bar & Restaurant

North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8PF
The Thatched Inn

The Thatched Inn

17th Century family run pub

The Thatched Inn

Hillsborough Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9PG
The Lime Kiln on Visitilfracombe

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

Stylish Café Bar with stunning views of the harbour and Verity

The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar

Marine Drive, Ilfracombe EX34 9FQ
The Capstone on visitilfracombe

The Capstone

Every Sunday from 12.30 we serve a delicious carvery

The Capstone

17 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9EE
Santiago's

Santiago’s

Santiago’s

6 St James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BH
The Dolphin on Visit Ilfracombe

The Dolphin Restaurant

We hope to welcome you soon!

The Dolphin Restaurant

7 The Quay, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EQ
The Hele Bay Bar & Restaurant

Hele Bay Bar & Restaurant

Family and Dog Friendly pub overlooking Hele Bay

Hele Bay Bar & Restaurant

39 Beech Road, Hele, EX34 9QZ
1892 Bar & Restaurant

1892 Bar & Restaurant @ Ilfracombe Golf Club

1892 Bar & Restaurant @ Ilfracombe Golf Club

Ilfracombe Golf Club, Hele Bay, EX34 9RT
Giovanni & luca on visitilfracombe

Giovanni & Luca

Authentic Italian cuisine

Giovanni & Luca

Searock Apartments, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9AR
Ilfracombe Harbour

Comyn Farm

Comyn Farm

Chambercombe Lane, Ilfracombe EX34 9RL