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A trip to The English Riviera just isn’t complete without trying our world-famous Devon Cream Tea. Naturally we recommend tasting the delicious local produce the Devon way - by putting the clotted cream on your scone first and adding the jam on top.
We have a wonderful selection of traditional tea rooms, quaint country cottages with charming tea gardens, award-winning restaurants and cafes for you to choose from. Many have fantastic waterfront locations and stunning sea views. You’ll find delicious, locally sourced ingredients served with a warm Devon welcome.
Here’s our Top 10 list of places on the English Riviera to visit soon.
Angels Tea Room, Babbacombe Downs, Torquay
This delightful tea room in the heart of Babbacombe promises a little taste of heaven with a range of delicious afternoon tea options on the menu including Sparkling or Strawberry Cider Cream Teas with a quarter bottle of Prosecco or scrumptious Strawberry Cider. Try the hot cinnamon toast, mouth-watering freshly made slices of cakes and scones with local jams and Devonshire cream, served in fine bone china. The delightful garden courtyard offers far reaching views across Lyme Bay towards Portland Bill.
Burridge’s Café and Tea Rooms, Torquay
Perfectly situated on the stunning harbourside in Torquay, Burridge’s is a great choice for sampling some of Devon’s finest produce served in elegant surroundings. Try a mini cream tea, or the scrumptious homemade Victoria Sponge and some quality loose-leaf tea with the sun streaming through the windows.
Torre Abbey Tea Rooms, Torquay
Situated within the splendid grounds of the multi award-winning Torre Abbey Museum, the tearoom has a cosy, rustic atmosphere; delicious sweet and savoury treats and fantastic coastal and sea views. This is a dog friendly venue and there is also plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the Mediterranean style climate.
Weavers Cottage Tea Shoppe, Cockington
Step inside an authentic 18th century cottage and sun kissed walled courtyard garden, deep in the heart of the historic village of Cockington. This hidden gem is surrounded by beautiful woodland scenery, open parkland, ornamental lakes and delightful thatched roofed buildings. Try the High Tea or Cream Tea deal served in quintessentially English picture-perfect surroundings.
The Palace Hotel, Paignton
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in the elegant surroundings of the Palace Hotel, once the home of Singer Sewing Machine inventor, Isaac Merritt Singer. The hotel has a delightfully bright and spacious, colonial style sun lounge, a perfect spot for an afternoon tea treat with friends or family. Afternoon tea is served daily from 2pm to 5pm and there’s plenty to choose including The Palace Afternoon Tea with the traditional sandwich selection, Cream Tea or Sparkling Afternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco.
The Venus Cafe Broadsands, Paignton
An idyllic spot to savour the cosy atmosphere, stunning waterfront views and with the added bonus of a charming steam train regularly rolling past. On the waters’ edge at Broadsands Beach, the recently refurbished bistro serves authentic Devon Cream Tea.
Liberty Tea Parlour and Cocktail Bar, Brixham
A popular, fashionable tea parlour and coffee lounge in a fantastic waterfront location in Brixham. Open daily, Liberty’s offers delicious sweet and savoury treats and traditional loose-leaf tea. There’s plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the panoramic harbour and sea views and bustling activity in this charming fishing town.
Guardhouse Café, Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham
This multi award-winning café is set in the most idyllic location with stunning, unrivalled views across the whole of the English Riviera and the South Devon coast. The breath-taking landscape which forms part of the UNESCO Global Geopark, provides the perfect backdrop to enjoy a Devonshire Cream Tea with the finest, local produce including scrumptious Westcountry clotted cream and strawberry jam. Berry Head is steeped in fascinating history with a Napoleonic fort and lighthouse on site, and the Guardhouse building having hosted a tearoom for over 100 years.
The View Brasserie at Berry Head Hotel, Brixham
Just a short walk from Brixham harbourside, this elegant, 3-star hotel is set within 6 acres of country park and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Take the full afternoon tea experience at the aptly named, The View Brasserie with its delightful outdoor terrace, a perfect spot on fine days. Enjoy a slice of Chef’s Cake of the Day, delicious macaroons or traditional fruit or plain scones with rich Devon clotted cream and a choice of preserves.
Take a look at our café and tea rooms webpage or pick up a copy of the English Riviera Cafes, Tearooms and Restaurant Guide for more great ideas.
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Angels is a wonderful little surprise. This tea room and daytime restaurant bustles from the moment the doors are open. Fine bone china and loose leaf tea with home made scones, local jams and Devonshire cream make this a must stop for cream tea lovers every where. Locals rave about the breakfast and visitors jostle for a seat in a delightful garden courtyard for lunch. Fresh local produce used to great effect and a stunning view of Lyme Bay thrown in for free. Traditionally English through and through! Dogs are welcome on the outside terrace.
Burridge's has been an established name for a few years now, but current owners Agie and Charlie took over in January 2021, with a vision to create a warm and friendly environment and serve delicious food and drink that will keep you coming back for more. We offer our guests an ever changing varied selection of teas, homemade cakes, bakes and other treats, traditional lunches, proper Devon cream teas, inventive daily specials and fresh, locally roasted coffee, some of the best around. All to be enjoyed whilst admiring the views of beautiful Torquay Harbour. Everything is homemade or locally sourced wherever possible, to give you a real taste of the South West
📢 Our Café is moving! 🥪 🍵 🧁 Due to our Restoration Project our Café will be relocated to our wonderful Spanish Barn for the summer months. 🗓️ From Tuesday 13th June you will be able to enjoy our usual drinks and light bites whilst experiencing the atmospheric barn. We know this move might feel slightly different for our regular customers but we promise this temporary move will still give you the warm Torre Abbey welcome, whilst providing a new beautiful setting for a spot of lunch or refreshment. Don't worry there will still be outdoor seating available too and your four legged friends are still always welcome! 🐾
Weavers Cottage Tea Garden is a highly-rated outdoor venue situated in the heart of picturesque Cockington Village. Serving Cream Teas, Lunches (including our signature Fresh Brixham Crab Sandwiches), Cakes and Bakes, Breakfast Bites and hot and cold Beverages including Barista Coffee. It's a must-visit for any trip to Cockington. A large heated parasol will protect you from the sun, rain or cold. Dogs are most welcome, in fact there is a menu for them, the Pawtisserie. Bookings are not required nor accepted. Open 10:30-3:30 daily during the high season, no reservations taken nor required. For more information go to www.weaverscottage.uk
Standing in prime seafront location. Acres of semi tropical gardens with extensive views across Torbay.
A modern cafe located right next to Broadsands Beach, one of the best beaches in Devon! Expect a very warm welcome from everyone at Venus Cafe at Broadsands, whether you are passing by on holiday or a regular local visitor.
Welcome to Liberty - Brixham's first & original Cocktail Bar. Bringing Premium & Fun to Brixham, without the pretentiousness. Cakes, Cocktails, Loose Leaf Teas & Savoury Treats. Cocktail Bar, Tea Parlour / Coffee Lounge, Food Served all day & night, Dog Friendly Party Bookings taken & private hire available Open 7 days a week from 10am - Midnight all year round Life in the busy Devon fishing town of Brixham has always centred around the harbour, where heritage trawlers jostle for space with dayboats heading out to sea for the day’s catch, bringing it home daily to Brixham’s famous Fish Market. Here, in the heart of England’s Seafood Coast, the freshest fish and most delicious seafood is on the menu everywhere.
This friendly multiple-award-winning cafe is located in Berry Head Nature Reserve, inside a Napoelonic-era fortress. Whether your passion is history, wildlife, walking or relaxing with family and friends in a beautiful place, Berry Head has something for you - even before trying their fabulous food! The team at the Guardhouse are passionate about offering excellent locally sourced food and drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with amazing panoramic coastal & sea views. Food is served from 9am until 4pm, ranging from traditional café breakfasts and lunches to unusual home-made specials. All the food is freshly made from top quality, locally-sourced ingredients. They serve delicious and beautiful coffees and Teapigs teas.
We offer the choice of an a la carte restaurant for fine dining, or for a more relaxed environment, ‘The View’ Brasserie. Whether it’s a catch up with friends on the terrace, Sunday lunch or romantic dinner, the Berry Head Hotel is the perfect location suiting all. Perfect for anyone seeking good food, a friendly atmosphere and exceptional service. With our Executive Head Chef’’s passion for food, along with his established kitchen brigade, you can be assured of an unforgettable dining experience. Every dish leaving our kitchen, is of the highest quality and immaculately presented whether it’s simply a sandwich or our 3 course table d'hôte dinner menu.
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