Where to dine, what to buy to enjoy at home and where to find it this festive season!
King’s Arms Otterton
‘Tis the season to enjoy carefully selected local produce, expertly prepared by the King’s Arms chefs. Select from seasonal favourites such as Roast Turkey and Beef from the Greendale farm and hake from their own fishing boats with a delectable starter or a dessert; or go all out on three courses! All bookings will include a glass of Prosecco or Bucks Fizz on arrival and chocolates from The Melting Whisk, alongside Devon Coffee. Available 1st - 24th December.
Christmas Day at Bearslake Inn
This 13th-century thatched inn could be the spectacular Dartmoor setting for a memorable Christmas Day, with roaring fires and the warmest of welcomes. Head Chef, Dolton Lodge, has crafted an exquisite Christmas menu, blending classic flavours with contemporary twists, with a carefully selected wine list and festive cocktails. Furry friends are welcome to share in the festivities.
Bearslake Festive Menus
Gather friends and indulge in the Bearlake Inn Festive Party Menu for groups of six or more. £29pp for two courses or £36 for three courses, the festive menu brings you the best of local, seasonal produce. Walk straight from the inn garden up onto breathtaking Dartmoor to work up an appetite. Available 25 November to 23 December. Pre-booking is essential.
Bearslake Festive Afternoon Tea
Cosy Festive Afternoon Tea available every Friday and Saturday between 2:30pm and 4pm from 22 November until 21 December. Add a glass of Prosecco or a warming glass of mulled wine. Must be pre-booked at least 12 hours before. £24.95pp.
Click here for menus and to book.
Millbrook Inn
Christmas is the season to spread joy and happiness, and what better setting than this cosy pub, with its roaring fire and seasonal delights to excite your tastebuds and those of your nearest and dearest.
Chef Westy and the team will be giving their à la carte menu some festive flavour from 2nd December, when they’ll also be launching a Festive Set Menu at £45pp for parties of all sizes.
The Farm Table at Darts Farm, Topsham
As we enter the festive period, seasonal favourites such a crispy sprouts, turkey schnitzel, Powderham venison and Christmas pudding make their way to the Farm Table menu, accompanying the year-round sharing favourites of whole turbot and Ruby Red Tomahawk steak.
Exclusive Christmas Feasting Menu for groups of 14 or more. See menu here.
Greendale Farm Shop Kitchen
Planning an office Christmas party, or a get-together for family this festive season, Greendale has something for everyone including a cosy deck with winter roof, twinkling lights and heaters.
Traditional roast with all the trimmings, delicious fish dishes and vegetarian options, classic puddings, mince pies, mulled wine and everything you need for a proper seasonal celebration. Free unlimited mulled wine for party bookings of over 10 people.
Available from 22 November - 21 December from Thursday to Saturday 4 - 9pm). For bookings of seven or more please contact info@greendale.com
2-courses £25.95 3-courses - £29.95. View the full menu here.
The Cary Arms
Enjoy a sumptuous 3-course lunch or dinner in the cosy surrounds of the log-fired Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, from 25th November until 23rd December
£29.50 per person Sunday night until Thursday.
£35 per person Friday until Sunday lunchtime.
Lunch 12 – 2:45pm, Dinner 6.30 – 8:45pm.
Booking essential. Pre-orders only. £15 deposit per person.
The Cricket Inn Beesands
Christmas party bookings available every Friday from 15th November - 20th December.
£33 for 2-courses, £38 for 3-courses. Enjoy delights such as Beesands Crab & Smoked Salmon, Pheasant & Stornoway Terrine, Turkey Ballotine and Overnight Sirloin of Beef and much more. See the full Christmas menu here.
High Grange, near Axminster
Arrive at the beautiful woodland kitchen, dotted with fire pits and fairy lights for a festive cocktail, before being seated inside in the cosy Shippen. Luke and the team will bring you a 5-course meal of all the very best Christmas food, generous portions and a little bit of magic. High Grange were the winners of our Best Fine Dining Award 2024.
December 7th (6th sold out) Book here.
Festive food to buy and eat at home
Pipers Farm Christmas Meats
Properly free range bronze turkeys, geese, cockerel and pastured chicken, alongside award-winning grass fed beef, wild venison and sustainably sourced seafood, there is an array of centrepieces to suit every festive feast.
A wide range of trimmings, treats and tipples, including native breed pigs in blankets, natural handmade stuffings and artisan cheese boxes. Explore the full collection at pipersfarm.com
Darts Farm Christmas Cheese
The Darts Farm deli specialises in selling artisan cheeses made on family farms in the British Isles. They’ve created a selection of cheeseboards that are bound to steal the show this Christmas. Order online or visit the cheesemonger and deli counter.
Cow & Cacao Christmas Chocolate
Christmas chocolate for your festive table. Ethically-farmed cacao from small co-operatives, roasted, cracked, winnowed, ground, aged and tempered - by hand - by Darts Farm chocolatier Louise
Available online or in the farm shop.
The Best Christmas Gravy
Use artisan, classically-made cooking stocks from Pure Stock Co. for the best gravy. Made using wonderful produce from the local Devon area these stocks makes the best, natural gravy to complement your Festive Roast. Just proper stock combined with the juices and flavours from your choice of meat.
Follow this recipe for the very best Christmas gravy.
Buy Pure Stock here.
Seasonal Snacks from Shepherd Shack
Here's a seasonal menu from the makers of artsian deli items, Shepherd Shack, including the now legendary ‘Christmas Trimmings Scotch Egg’ along with a selection of 'cutting pies' from 500g to 2kg – order ready for your festive lunches or Boxing Day buffets.
Quicke’s Christmas Cheeseboard
Filled with a selection of the finest Devon cheese and artisan treats, Quicke’s Festive Feasting Box would make an idea Christmas Day cheeseboard. Wedges of handmade Mature Cheddar, Oak Smoked Cheddar and Double Devonshire Cheese along with a delicious array of accompaniments including chutney, fruit cake, olives, pate, crackers and Elderberry and Port Liqueur.
Bay’s Brewery Jingle Ale
Bay’s latest charity brew ‘Jingle Ale’ could be your ide al pre-dinner tipple. Available now the ho-ho hoppy bitter is deep amber in colour with a subtle sweetness, perfect for those looking to raise a toast to a great cause this Christmas. Bay's are donating 5% of proceeds from every pint and bottle sold to Children’s Hospice South West.
Plus claim 15% off all beers and ciders with the code LOYALTY15.
Bar Buoy Cocktails
Bar Buoy’s 100ml bottled cocktails make perfect table favours, after-dinner drinks or just an easy way to entertain. Each bottle contains a single cocktail serving and there are 12 in the range including Espresso Martini, Bramble, Margarita and Negroni.
Order online here (free delivery over £25)
Hunts Cider Elf's Tipple
Stay warm and get cosy with Elf’s Tipple, Hunts Cider's heavily spiced mulled cider. 4.0% ABV. From their Bag in a Box range, Elf's Tipple come in three litre bags. Min order two boxes.