Places to eat and drink in South West England
The Beer Engine, Exeter, Devon
One of Devon’s oldest working micro-breweries with bar and dining facilities.
We are unique in offering our own freshly brewed ales alongside our good food. We make full use of local produce within our menu, which consists of fresh fish delivered on a daily basis, fresh baked bread and soups, also a wide range of vegetarian choices.
Stylishly refurbished as a Colonial Manor House, Orestone Manor is located on the rural fringe of Torquay, with stunning views across the Torbay coastline and Lyme Bay.
A stone's throw away from the roaring Atlantic Ocean, the Sands Café offers a relaxed, beachside vibe just a short stroll from the hotel.
Devon Wine Trail, , Devon
Among Devon's green rolling hills are lush vineyards, bursting with grapes that are made into award-winning whites, reds, rosés and fizzies. There are nine vineyards on the trail, producing a variety of different wines.
Drop into Yearlstone Vineyard in Mid Devon close to the famous C18th Bickleigh Mill and have a bite to eat while sampling fantastic wines. Head across to the ancient monastic Crediton to Down St Mary Vineyard for a fizz that is every bit as classy as Champagne. To the east are the small vineyards of Willhayne and Highcroft also producing very good wines. Near Exeter is Manstree Vineyard where you can pick up a bottle of great wine and in season pick your own soft fruit.
Wine at Yearlstone Vineyards, Bickleigh, Devon
You don't have to visit Bordeaux to discover more about the magic of wine. Yearlstone is one of England's top 25 wineries, + Vineyard. Take the opportunity to visit our cafe and winebar.
Latitude 50 Degrees 42 Minutes - the Exe Valley lies on an almost identical latitude with the Moselle Valley yet enjoys milder springs, and milder autumns. Steep and thickly wooded to the north as the River Exe runs off Exmoor, by the time it reaches Bickleigh the Valley opens out into a broad river plain.
