Eating out near Forest Glade

The Hare and Hounds, on the road from Honiton to Sidmouth, is a busy pub with a large beer garden with play area, which has views down the valley to the sea. Sit outside and enjoy the view while the children play. The pub is well known for its carvery which is available every day. The menu also includes traditional pub classics and indulgent desserts.

The Otter Inn, in Weston just outside Honiton, has a large beer garden on the banks of the River Otter. There is a play area and children’s menu. The main menu is extensive with special offers and a carvery and food is served every day at lunch time and in the evening.

The Greyhound Country Inn near Ottery St. Mary offers a children’s menu and has a children’s play area and climbing frame.

Greendale Farm Shop on the Sidmouth road just outside Exeter has a secure play area as well as animals to see. There are various food options including a restaurant, fish and chip take away and a snack bar.

The Swans Nest in Exminster serves traditional pub food and has a carvery. There is a beer garden and small indoor soft play area.

Think roaring log fires, old beams, thatch and traditional food and drink.

The Drewe Arms in Broadhembury is a pretty thatched pub in an equally pretty village. A cosy, family-run pub well-known for its food, with a beer garden and live music events in the summer.

Branscombe, the longest village in England, has not one but two traditional pubs. The Fountain Head at the top of the village is a welcoming pub, is dog-friendly and offers locally brewed beers and ciders and great food. With wood panelled interiors, stone flooring and open fires it has a long history as an inn.
At the other end of the village the Mason’s Arms has a thatched roof and interiors featuring low beamed ceilings, timber frames and roaring fires. The menu is described as contemporary but includes family favourites as well as light bites and nibbles.

The seaside town of Sidmouth has a choice of pubs. The Swan Inn, popular with locals, serves traditional pub food and has a cosy public bar with an open fire. Pets are welcome. The covered beer garden means you can sit outside whatever the weather.
The Volunteer Inn‘s beer garden is a real suntrap. A venue for live music during Folk Week the pub’s extensive food menu has something for everyone and they also serve excellent Sunday lunches.

The Nobody Inn in Doddiscombsleigh on the edge of Dartmoor was first used as a tavern from 1837. Wednesday evenings are pie night, and it’s curries on Fridays but there’s also a full menu to suit the whole family. Another of the pub’s attractions is its extensive range of whiskeys!

The Culm Valley Inn in Culmstock, near Cullompton, welcomes dogs and has an outdoor seating area with views of the River Culm. Ingredients for the menu are sourced locally and there is a good selection of local beers and an interesting wine list.

In Whimple, once the home of the world’s largest cider apple orchards, you’ll find the aptly named Thirsty Farmer. This spacious pub welcomes dogs on a lead and has a sunny beer garden. The menu includes pub classics and roast dinners. There’s also a pool table and a selection of board games to keep the family amused.

The Bowd Inn, just outside Sidmouth, has a large beer garden with children’s play area and is popular with carvery lovers.

The Boathouse Bar & Grill is a good place to stop when you’ve explored Dawlish Warren, a long spit of land which makes for a bracing seaside walk. The decked beer garden adds to the feel of a seaside holiday.

If you are out and about exploring Dartmoor with your family pet The Rugglestone Inn is a good place to stop for refreshments. Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.  The pub has a homely atmosphere and a sheltered beer garden with fabulous views.

The Harbour Inn in Axmouth describes itself as very dog-friendly. As well as carveries on Wednesdays and Sundays the pub menu includes locally sourced ingredients, including fresh fish landed just down the road at Axmouth Harbour.

Pop into reception during your stay to pick up a leaflet listing local pubs, restaurants and cafes. There are plenty to choose from.

Local take aways – both Cullompton and Honiton have several take aways including fish and chips, Chinese and Indian food. There is also a fish and chip shop and an Indian restaurant and take away in Dunkeswell. There are a couple of take aways in Cullompton that will deliver.