Places to eat in Devon over Christmas
Decorating the tree. Shopping for presents. Making Christmas cookies. The hassle of preparing and cooking up a huge Christmas spread. The holidays can be a stressful time when there’s a lot to get done. So if you feel you can’t muster up the energy to prepare a banquet, don’t worry. Head to a restaurant this Christmas and let someone else do the cooking (and the washing up!). Simply enjoy good food, relax and spend time with your loved ones – that’s what Christmas is all about after all.
Take a look at the restaurants in Devon which are serving up Christmas Day meals. Remember to secure your booking early!
ENJOY AN EXTRA MAGICAL CHRISTMAS | THE COOMBE CELLARS
The Coombe Cellars, Combeinteignhead, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4RT
FESTIVE MENU
This exclusive menu will be available from 11th November to 24th December 2025
3 Courses – Adult £38.95 | Child £14.95
CHRISTMAS DAY
5 Courses – Adult £92.95 | Children £47.95
Christmas & Boxing Day | The Devon Hotel
The Devon Hotel, Old Matford Ln, Exeter, EX2 8XU
Let us take the stress out of Christmas as you forget the cooking, cleaning and washing up as you just simply enjoy the big day!
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS
Every Friday & Saturday Night throughout December
Christmas Carvery & Party | £48pp
28th Nov – 20th Dec 2025
Christmas Day Lunch
25 Dec 2025, 12pm – 1:15pm
£165 per person | Child 0-2 Years: £32.50 | Child 3-7 Years: £49.50 | Child 8-12 Years: £82.50
Festive Dinners
28th November – 20th December 2025
3 Courses | £32 per person
Boxing Day Lunch
26 Dec 2025, 12pm – 1:15pm
3 Course carvery meal
£60 per person | Child 0-2 Years: £14.00 | Child 3-7 Years: £22.50 | Child 8-12 Years: £27.50
Christmas | The Boathouse
Marine Parade, Instow, North Devon, EX39 4JJ
Christmas Party
2 Courses: £25 | 3 Courses: £29
Christmas Day
4 Courses | Adult £115 | Child £55
Christmas Lunch & Dinner | Hartnoll Hotel
Hartnoll Hotel, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RA
The Hartnoll Hotel is truly enchanting at Christmas time with its unrivalled beauty and grace enhanced with our seasonal decorations and Christmas trees.
Christmas Parties
Fridays and Saturdays 28th November – 20th December
Friday Nights (Disco & Magic Mirror) | £50pp
Saturday Nights (Disco & Casino) – £55pp
Festive Menu
Enjoy a 2 or 3 course Festive menu throughout December.
Lunch – 2 Courses £32 | 3 Courses £38
Dinner – 2 Courses £34 | 3 Courses £40
Your Magical Christmas in Devon | Bovey Castle
Bovey Castle, North Bovey, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, TQ13 8RE
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive afternoon tea.
Mon – Sun | £50.00 per person
Add a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, or a festive cocktail for £15.00 per person.
FESTIVE DINING
3 Courses £65pp
PRIVATE DINING
Lunch £49pp | Dinner £69pp
(Min 6 guests)
CHRISTMAS | GIDLEIGH PARK
Gidleigh Park, Chagford, Devon, TQ13 8HH
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
29th November – 29th December
Indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea of warm fruit and plain scones, seasonal preserves, clotted cream, assorted homemade festive cakes and pastries, and a selection of delicate finger sandwiches. Served with a selection of fine teas or coffee.
£52
FESTIVE LUNCH
Saturday & Sunday | 29th November – 21st December
Gather your friends and family for a glass of mulled wine, followed by our festive five-course menu crafted from the season’s finest ingredients in our Michelin-starred restaurant
£85
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Lady’s Mile Holiday Park | Devon
Exeter Road, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 0LX
Thornworthy Tipi | Devon
Thornworthy Cottage, Chagford, Newton Abbott, Devon, TQ13 8EY
Whitehill Country Park | Devon
Stoke Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7PF
Dittisham Hideaway | Devon
Dittisham Hideaway, Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 0JB
Lane End Pods | Devon
Lane End Farm, Putford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7XL
Axe View Hideout | Devon
Axe View Hideout, Kingsdon Hall, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6EZ
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