Monkey Puzzle Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant. Cafe. Bar. Kids Play.

Monkey Puzzle Restaurant

A five minute drive from Ilfracombe town centre, Monkey Puzzle is a family-friendly restaurant, café, and bar serving locally-sourced, freshly cooked food at affordable prices.

Enjoy the tender taste of local grass-fed Ruby Red beef, and the freshness of locally sourced lamb, poultry and vegetables. Our menu has a great range of dishes, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-friendly options, and an affordable kids’ menu too.

Our large airy restaurant and bar is situated next to our indoor kids’ play area, consisting of a 3-tier indoor playground, gaming zone (PS5s/Nintendo), and general play area. All of our kids’ play facilities are free to all diners spending a minimum of £5.

Keep a look out for our special weekly events and don’t miss out on our famous Sunday Carvery!

Our restaurant is wheelchair-accessible, and can seat parties of up to 30 people. At Monkey Puzzle, no-one gets left behind, as dogs are welcome too.

Monkey Puzzle Takeaway

Locally-sourced, freshly-cooked, delivered to your door.

Monkey Puzzle Restaurant in Ilfracombe delivers locally-sourced, freshly-cooked take-outs.

Our menu includes Katsu Curry, Currywurst, Chicken Strip Burger, Smashed Burger, Sour Dough Pizza, including our famous Meat Feast Pizza, plus Chicken Wings and Beer Battered Fish. There’s something for everyone.

All our beef is Devon-reared, and our vegetables and other produce are also from local suppliers.

With a focus on fresh ingredients and flavour, Monkey Puzzle Restaurant delivers a superior takeaway experience.

Call us on 07842 717638 or order on Just Eat.

Monkey Puzzle Café

Enjoy home baked treats and free kids’ play.

Monkey Puzzle Café serves up home-baked treats, Devon Cream Teas and a great cup of coffee.

Spend £5 in our café or restaurant and enjoy free kids’ play in our indoor facilities. 3-tier playground, traditional games, beanbag cinema, and a PlayZone with PS5s, Nintendo and more.

Cafe Opening hours:

  • Low season: 9am to 4pm 7 days a week.
  • High season: 9am to 5pm 7 days a week

Kids Play Opening Hours:

  • Low season:  3pm to 9pm Tuesday – Friday and 9am to 9pm Saturday & Sunday. (Mid November to 1st March)
  • Mid season:  3pm to 9pm Monday – Friday and 9am to 9pm Saturday & Sunday. (1st March to 31st March)
  • High season: 9am to 9pm Monday – Sunday (1st April to mid-November, and during half term breaks.)

Monkey Puzzle, Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8PF

Free parking. Fresh food. Free play.

Call us for more information or bookings: 07842 717638

Entertainment 

Monkey Puzzle Restaurant, Bar and Venue regularly hold weeknight and weekend entertainment.

From Steak Night to Friday Night Live and live broadcasts of the most exciting sports events, Monkey Puzzle is your family friendly night out.

Visitors spending £5+ can enjoy free kids play in our 3-tier indoor playground and PlayZone (with PS5s and Nintendo Switch).

We also host live events and music weekenders. Check out our What’s On and Events pages to keep up to date!

North Devon Resort, Marlborough Road
Ilfracombe EX34 8PF
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