Dining Out While Staying in Dartmoor: Tavistock & Beyond

Staying in one of our Dartmoor cottages gives you the perfect base to explore not just the stunning landscapes, but also the local food scene. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed café breakfast, a hearty pub lunch, or a memorable evening meal, there’s plenty to tempt your taste buds in Tavistock and the surrounding area.

Cafés for Breakfast & Brunch

Kickstart your day in style at one of Tavistock’s welcoming cafés:

• Granito Lounge – A stylish café-bar offering a bistro-style menu, perfect for brunch or a relaxed coffee. The riverside location makes it ideal for a morning stroll along the Tavy before your meal.
• Lemon Grove Café – Enjoy artisan cakes, crepes, and light lunches in a bright, family-friendly setting. A great spot to refuel before exploring Dartmoor.

These cafés are ideal if you want a leisurely start to the day or a light bite before heading out to enjoy local walks and attractions.

Pubs for Lunch or Casual Dining

For a heartier meal, Tavistock’s pubs offer a welcoming atmosphere and locally sourced dishes:

• The Cornish Arms – A classic gastro-pub serving delicious British fare. Perfect for a relaxed lunch or evening meal in the heart of Tavistock.

If you’re feeling adventurous, a short drive takes you deeper into Dartmoor:

• Burrator Inn – Nestled near Burrator Reservoir, this pub combines scenic views with a warm welcome and hearty menu. It’s ideal for walkers exploring the moor or anyone looking to enjoy a meal with a countryside backdrop.

Planning Your Meals

• Venture beyond Tavistock – While Tavistock has plenty of options, venturing a few miles into Dartmoor rewards you with stunning scenery and unique dining experiences.
• Check opening hours – Many countryside pubs and cafés operate seasonal schedules.
• Book ahead for dinner – Popular spots, especially on weekends, can fill up quickly.

From cozy cafés to charming pubs with panoramic views, the Tavistock area and surrounding Dartmoor villages have something for every appetite. Enjoy exploring, and let your taste buds discover the best of Dartmoor!

We have included a list of some of the eateries nearby to help you choose

Restaurants, Cafés & Pubs in Tavistock

Cafés & Light‑Bites

• Aroma Mediterranean Café
  4 Brook Street, Tavistock, PL19 0HD
  Mesopotamian breakfasts / Turkish mezze style.
  
  
• Coffee & Cream Patisserie
  1b Brook Street, Tavistock, PL19 0BN
  Cakes & savouries.
  
  
• Lemon Grove Café
  4 Duke Street, Tavistock, PL19 0BA
  Artisan ice‑cream, crepes, lunch, family‑friendly.
  
  
• Pym Street Coffee Lounge
  1b Pym Street, PL19 0AW
  Coffee lounge offering lunch, cakes, cream teas.
  
  
• Bob’s East End Café
  Market Hall, Pannier Market, Tavistock
  Breakfast / lunch.
  
  
• Dukes Coffee House
  8‑11 Market Road, Tavistock, PL19 0AL
  Pannier Market area.
  
  
• Chill Café
  Meadowlands Leisure Centre, Tavistock, PL19 8SP
  Café within the leisure centre.
  
  
• Taylors
  Market Street area, Tavistock
  Restaurant / café / bar hybrid.
  
  
• Granito Lounge
  Brook Street by the River Tavy
  Café Bar / Bistro‑style setting.
  
  
• Tavistock Wharf Coffee Shop & Waterside Terrace
  Canal Road, Tavistock
  Licensed coffee shop / café & light lunches.
  

Restaurants

• Church Lane
  1 Church Lane, Tavistock, PL19 8AA
  Mediterranean‑inspired menu (stone‑baked pizza, salads, sharing boards etc.).
  
  
• The Annex
  Drake Road, Tavistock, PL19 0AX
  Serves breakfast, lunch & evening food.
  
  
• Taylor’s
  Market Street area, Tavistock
  Offers brunch / evening meals.
  
  

Pubs & Pub‑Restaurants

• The Cornish Arms
  15 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AN
  Gastro‑pub style; food served.
  
  
• The Market Inn
  2 Whitchurch Road, Tavistock, PL19 9BB
  Traditional pub with food & drink.
  
  
• The Queens Head – Wetherspoons
  79‑80 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AQ
  Part of the Wetherspoons chain.
  
  
• The Stannary Arms
  2 King Street, Tavistock, PL19 0DS
  Pub / bar / function rooms.
  
  
• Bedford Hotel (Bar / Restaurant)
  Plymouth Road, Tavistock
  Hotel with bar & restaurant facilities.

Restaurants, Cafés & Pubs within 5 Miles of Tavistock

Restaurants

• Whitchurch Inn
• Whitchurch Tavistock
  Modern British with a focus on seasonal, local ingredients.
  
  
• Dartmoor Inn
  Lydford, Devon
  Modern British. Offers a contemporary menu in a traditional setting. Website: dartmoorinn.co.uk
  
  

Cafés

• Beech Café
  Tamar Trails Centre, Gulworthy
  Light bites, cakes, and beverages. Situated in a scenic location, ideal for walkers and cyclists. Website: tamartrails.co.uk/cafe
  
  
• The Garden House Café
• Buckland Monachorum Yelverton
• Enjoy 10 acre garden with café and plant sales. Dogs welcome  Website: thegardenhouse.org.uk
  
  

Pubs

• The Mary Tavy Inn
  Mary Tavy, near Tavistock
  Traditional pub with home-cooked food and B&B rooms. Offers motorhome stopovers for diners and drinkers. Website: themarytavyinn.co.uk
  
  
• The Royal Inn
  Horsebridge, near Tavistock
  Historic pub offering a selection of ales and hearty meals. Website: royalinnhorsebridge.co.uk
  
  
• The Peter Tavy Inn
  Peter Tavy, near Tavistock
  15th-century pub known for its traditional atmosphere and local ciders. Website: petertavyinn.co.uk
  
• The Burrator Inn
  An old hunting lodge offering home cooked food and specials
  Website – burratorinn.com
  
• The Rock Inn
  Yelverton Devon
  Pub offering home-cooked food and hearty meals
  Website: Therockinnyelverton.pub