Whether you want to stop for a quick coffee, linger over a pub lunch or treat yourself to some fine dining, you’ll find places to suit all tastes and pockets in or near Crediton. Quirky cafes, historic pubs and even a boutique hotel, all offer the chance to enjoy eating out and sample some of the delicious food produced from the rich pastures of Mid Devon.
Town cafes
For a cuppa and a snack head to the town square where you’ll find a choice of lively cafes and plenty of outdoor seating. On a sunny day, when the parasols are up and musicians playing, it can feel more like a Mediterranean piazza than a rural English town.
At Crediton Coffee Company they roast and grind their own beans and will not only serve a delicious cup of coffee but sell you the best quality beans from around the world.
Ashtons Coffee Lounge is another favourite meeting place for locals, offering teas, coffees, yummy cakes, sandwiches and salads.
For something a bit different Baobab Café has a fabulous choice of tasty and nutritious Middle Eastern drinks and dishes. And there’s even a play area with books and toys, to keep small children entertained.
Up on the High Street there’s plenty to choose from as well. Kitchen@25 deli and bistro serves delicious breakfasts and lunches, and are known for their cheese and charcuterie boards.
Union Road Moto Velo is ostensibly a shop and garage for bikers but also has a brilliant coffee shop that welcomes everyone, even without bikes.
If you are travelling by train, do pop into the Crediton Railway Station Tea Rooms run by the Turning Tides Project, who support adults with learning difficulties. This is not just a great place to stop off for tea and cake, but to pick up a few crafty gifts to take home with you.
Country cafes
Thornes Farm Shop Cafe near Cheriton Fitzpaine offers hearty breakfasts, lunches and teas. You can also buy a fabulous range of fresh local produce in their shop or, better still, pick your own fruit and veg.
If you are heading to Dartmoor, make sure you visit Drakes Farm Café at Crockenwell who serve delicious homemade breakfasts, lunches, teas as well as locally produced ice creams. Special meals are laid on for the kids, who can also explore the paddocks and meet the animals. They also have a farm shop with a fabulous choice of local produce.
Town pubs
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The Three Little Pigs with its abundant plant life outside and quirky décor inside, is a popular meeting place on the town square, serving bar snacks and full meals.
On the High Street you’ll find The Buller, part of the Wetherspoons chain and named after the distinguished military leader General Sir Redvers Buller, who was born at Downes, a stately home just outside Crediton., With its good value food and lively atmosphere, this is a popular hangout for young people and families. It’s also one of the few places in town to get a meal or drink on a Sunday.
Village pubs
Pubs remain firmly at the heart of our village communities, so whether you fancy a pint and a pie or something a bit more exotic, you are spoilt for choice. Several local pubs have award winning chefs and are worth a detour. But do remember to book your table in advance.
The Duck at Yeoford https://www.theduckatyeoford.co.uk/ boasts Confit Duck Leg Cassoulet as its signature dish, but also offers a tempting range of other meat, fish and veggie options. With its garden, climbing frame and tasty children’s menu, it’s not surprising they were runners up in the 2021 Alistair Sawday’s ‘Best for Families Award’. The pub is just a few metres away from Yeoford station, on the scenic Exeter to Barnstaple Tarka Line, so you can even travel there by train.
East of Crediton is the Ring of Bells in Cheriton Fitzpaine. Known by locals as The Ringers, this delightful 16th century thatched pub has a well- deserved reputation for its varied and delicious menus. It also serves great local beer earning its place in the 2021 CAMRA Good Beer Guide.
In the heart of the pretty village of Sandford you’ll find the historic Lamb Inn. A former 16th century coaching house, its cosy atmosphere, open fire and attractive garden makes it a popular place for wining and dining in all seasons.
Fine Dining
If you have something to celebrate or just want to spoil yourself, seek out the delightful Paschoe House, a small but classy country house hotel. Set in twenty-five acres, overlooking a lake with rolling fields in all directions, this award-winning venue is open to non-residents. Treat yourself to afternoon tea, complete with fluffy scones, exquisite cakes and champagne. Or go for the full culinary experience with their 10-course tasting menu, based on locally sourced ingredients, many of them grown in their own walled garden.
Covid Guidelines
All of these premises have introduced Covid secure measures, including social distancing and regular sanitising. Most pubs and restaurants require you to book a table in advance and to wear masks until seated. Please check their websites for opening times and menus.
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