Where to Eat in Woolacombe: The Best Restaurants and Bars

September 9, 2017 Yuk Petri

Woolacombe’s three-mile long beach is one of the best family beaches in the U.K. Build a castle in the clean sand, learn to surf, or go horseback riding on the beach. Boat operators offer fishing trips and tours—keep your eyes open for seals!
Things to do in Woolacombe

1. Bar Electric

Beach Road, Woolacombe EX34 7BP, England Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards British, Pub, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks HK$55 - HK$165 +44 1271 870429
Excellent
59%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 284 reviews

Bar Electric

Reviewed By Emma C

Great value place with consistently good food and service.
Best thing after food, service, cleanliness and location ... free WiFi and for those of you that know the area .. zero mobile reception as Woolacombe is a beautiful getaway ... sometimes.. .. just sometimes.... it's nice to have a little shot of the Internet. Family friendly. Fab Sunday roast. Open for morning coffee. Seating inside and out. Can be lively in the evenings too.

2. The Tides Inn

Beach Road, Woolacombe EX34 7BP, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks, Late Night +44 1271 871420
Excellent
58%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 326 reviews

The Tides Inn

Reviewed By Corinneash - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Very friendly staff nothing to much trouble. Had salt & pepper squid, delicious & the mussels were the BEST I've ever had, so fresh & served in a delicious cream sauce.
Main was a huge cheese burger with bacon sliced gherkin & homemade tomato relish. Just scrumptious.
Would definitely recommend this lovely restaurant.

3. The Boardwalk Bar & Restaurant

The Esplanade, Woolacombe EX34 7DJ, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Late Night HK$47 - HK$188 +44 1271 871351
Excellent
65%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 467 reviews

The Boardwalk Bar & Restaurant

Reviewed By Jimmy12345678910 - United Kingdom

The ambience of the restaurant would be greatly improved if the lighting was more subdued in the evening. There were candles on the tables but unfortunately these were not lit. Service was slow at times. The menu was quite varied although disappointingly lacked a grilled fish option as a main.

4. Noel Corston

Ncatex34 South Street, Woolacombe EX34 7BB, England Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar British, Contemporary, Gluten Free Options Dinner +44 1271 871187
Excellent
94%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 50 reviews

Noel Corston

Reviewed By Marc S - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

Delightfully informal, intimate and interactive, Noel Corston has struck on a winning recipe after many years refining his trade in Woolacombe. Sitting around a kitchen counter, diners have a ring-side seat to watch Noel's meticulous preparations, combined with a commentary on the inspirations behind each dish.
Fiercely proud of fabulous North Devon produce, he fashions a beautiful sequence of irresistible morsels, pairing ingredients such as lamb and samphire, strawberries and fennel, rhubarb and hibiscus to stunning effect. Hints of Mexico are there too thanks to the influence of Nora, who hosts us with charm and efficiency to ensure the evening passes with perfect smoothness.
This place is a gem and must be on the agenda of all food lovers visiting North Devon.

5. The Rock Inn

Rock Hill Georgeham | Near Croyde, Georgeham, Braunton, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +44 1271 890322
Excellent
70%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 866 reviews

The Rock Inn

Reviewed By Nick N - Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Lovely lunch with my daughter after a long walk from Woolacombe. Food was excellent and lovely staff and service.

6. Sandleigh Tea Room & Garden

Moor Lane,, Croyde, Braunton EX33 1PA, England Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Brunch, Breakfast +44 1271 890930
Excellent
64%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 382 reviews

Sandleigh Tea Room & Garden

Situated within a walled garden on a National Trust site at Baggy Point in North Devon. Sandleigh consists of a Tea Room, Allotment Garden and Interiors shop, The Oyster Catcher.

Reviewed By kathy p

I know we were out of season but it was a glorious sunny day in half term. It’s a lovely little place, more room outside than in, in pretty Gardens. However, the food was mediocre. There were 8 of us , 3 of whom had the cream tea. there was a very long wait and the drinks were served first and then quarter of an hour later the scones arrived but we had already drunk the tea. We then had to wait another ten minutes at least, for the sandwiches and then another long wait for the hot food. The had run out of bread so our order had to be changed. I know they were short staffed and it was out of season but it was very disjointed service. Scones were lovely but pasties were mediocre. It was ok but expensive for poor service.

7. Kings Arms Georgeham

Chapel St, Georgeham, Braunton EX33 1JJ, England Television, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast HK$55 - HK$275 +44 1271 890240
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 795 reviews

Kings Arms Georgeham

Under current ownership since June 2010, this charming British Pub in the pretty village of Georgeham is less than 2 miles from some of the best Surfing Beaches in the UK, and on the doorstep of Exmoor National Park and the rest of beautiful North Devon. Boasting a pretty, cosy, inviting pub, we give fantastic value for money, we cook fresh local ingredients,pour the finest real ales, and above all deliver great and truly genuine hospitality to everyone who walks in the door, every day of the week!!Dog and child friendly, and open 7 days a week, we look forward to seeing you soon....Ever-changing delicious and applauded menu, and owned and run by ex-River Cafe/Seafood Restaurant chef and London-experienced restaurant manager-turned-pub proprietor Steve Cave, The King's Arms is this corner of North Devon's little secret gem.

Reviewed By Chris N - Lutterworth, United Kingdom

We booked a table for Saturday night for four while on holiday down here we arrived at 7/15 pm shown too our table a drinks order was taken after we had viewed a good wine list all reasonably priced food order was then taken our food came beautiful presentation and excellent portions we followed on with pudding and cheese and biscuits this pub was very welcoming staff experts at looking after customers definitely would return if down this way again a very enjoyable evening was had by all thank you kings arms Georgeham

8. Bay Brasserie Bar

Woolacombe, Woolacombe, England Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch +44 1271 872115
Excellent
50%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 249 reviews

Bay Brasserie Bar

Part of the Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Reviewed By philwhite2016 - Rickmansworth, United Kingdom

HI we had a few meals in this place over a week and the staff could not do enough to help you.On one evening they cooked a different meal for my daughter that was not on the menu, she is 11 and only likes plain pasta. The place is spotless, the staff are very nice and friendly, the food is excellent. With drinks it was just over a £100 for the four of us.

9. Captain Jacks

Barton Road, Woolacombe EX34 7BA, England Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +44 1271 870648
Excellent
53%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 470 reviews

Captain Jacks

Reviewed By Lau_D0b

Really enjoyed our meal here. Good atmosphere. Food was delicious, also catered for vegan members of the group. Will be going back.

10. The Captains Table

7 West Road, Woolacombe EX34 7BW, England Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, British, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +44 1271 870618
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 975 reviews

The Captains Table

CAF'E / RESTAURANT, Serving Breakfasts , Lunches, Light Snack's , Cream tea's and Evening Meals served all day every day,Catering for Families to surfers. Child friendly, Group bookings available.

Reviewed By Liam198686 - Derbyshire, United Kingdom

We’ve been here a few times over the years. It used to be a classic ‘greasy spoon’ but has been refurbished in recent years. It was better before! Our visit last week was a bit disappointing. We only had classic fry up fayre but it was all a bit greasy and not particularly hot.
Bang average!

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