{"id":26172,"date":"2022-11-21T10:20:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T10:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/?p=26172"},"modified":"2024-11-26T10:11:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T10:11:29","slug":"christmas-day-lunch-south-devon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/christmas-day-lunch-south-devon","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Day lunch in South Devon: Our festive favourites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span style=\"color: #009d96;\">It\u2019s no secret that the festive period is a time for over-indulgence with sumptuous food that fills the belly. And with so many award-winning pubs, restaurants and food producers, you\u2019ll be absolutely spoilt for choice with places to enjoy Christmas Day lunch in South Devon.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve got plans or not, these fantastic local eateries have announced theirs, so if you\u2019d like someone else to take care of the cooking on Christmas Day, you better book soon!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Pubs and Restaurants offering Christmas Day lunch in South Devon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Use our quick links below to find out about a specific venue, or read on for our festive favourites that serve Christmas Day lunch in South Devon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#seven\">Seven Stars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#royal\">Royal Castle Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#steam\">The Steam Packet Inn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#market\">Old Market House<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#bear\">The Bear and Blacksmith<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rock\">Rockfish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#victoria\">The Victoria Inn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"seven\"><strong>Seven Stars, Kingsbridge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Kingsbridge, TQ7 1ED<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost per person: <\/strong>Three courses &#8211; \u00a390 for adults\/\u00a345 for children<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Number: <\/strong>01548 289055<\/p>\n<p>Christmas this year is bound to be merry and sweet, and what better way to celebrate than with a scrumptious three-course Christmas meal at the <a href=\"https:\/\/sevenstarskingsbridge.com\/event\/christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Stars<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/kingsbridge.html\">Kingsbridge<\/a>? Enjoy a medium of fine wines, roaring log fires, lamb wellingtons, a drop or port, and copious amounts of mince pies and pigs in blankets.<\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenstarskingsbridge.com\/event\/christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Stars Christmas Day menu <\/a>and treat yourself to a hassle-free Christmas feast with your favourite tipple. It\u2019s bound to be a hit with the whole family.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"royal\"><strong>Royal Castle Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Dartmouth, TQ6 9PS<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost per person: <\/strong>\u00a390<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Number: <\/strong>01803 833033<\/p>\n<p>Eat, drink and be merry this Christmas with an unforgettable feast at the <a href=\"https:\/\/royalcastle.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Royal Castle Hotel<\/a>. You and your family will be able to relax by the open fire, sip mulled wine to your heart&#8217;s content, and soak up a truly magical atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a sumptuous treat of pan-friend pigeon to start and follow it up with the traditional roast turkey and all the trimmings.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"steam\"><strong>The Steam Packet Inn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> Totnes, TQ9 5EW<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost per person: <\/strong>\u00a389 for adults, \u00a345 for children under 12<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Number: <\/strong>01803 863880<\/p>\n<p>Boasting stunning views of the River Dart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steampacketinn.co.uk\/christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Steam Packet Inn<\/a> is the idyllic place to enjoy your Christmas day lunch in South Devon. During the summer months, visitors and locals flock here to enjoy the sun terrace, during winter they flock here to be warmed by the roaring open fire.<\/p>\n<p>Serving up a delightful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.steampacketinn.co.uk\/christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas menu<\/a> filled with the traditional roast turkey and all the trimmings, you\u2019ll be able to relax and take a day off from cooking. Dine with the whole family and leave feeling well and truly stuffed!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"market\"><strong>Old Market House<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Brixham, TQ5 8AW<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost per person: <\/strong>\u00a390<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Number: <\/strong>01803 856891<\/p>\n<p>Overlooking the picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/brixham-south-devon-village-guide\">Brixham<\/a> Harbour, the Old Market House is the perfect place to enjoy a sumptuous Christmas Day lunch. Relax with your whole family and create memories you\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n<p>Take the day off this Christmas and let the Old Market House team serve up a festive storm with all the trimmings. From roast parsnip soup to a vegetarian mushroom wellington, they cater to all dietary preferences and requirements so no one will be left out. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/oldmarkethousebrixham.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Market House website<\/a> to see their menus.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Pubs and Restaurants serving festive menus in South Devon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"rock\"><strong>Rockfish<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Plymouth, PL4 0LB<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost per person: <\/strong>Three Courses &#8211; \u00a334.95<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Number: <\/strong>01752 255974<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2021\/11\/Rockfish-lunch.jpg\" alt=\"Rockfish Christmas lunch in South Devon \" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of our favourite restaurants in South Devon is cooking up a festive feast from the 1st of December through to the 23rd of December. Rockfish has restaurants in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/brixham.html\">Brixham<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/plymouth-guide-devon\">Plymouth<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/dartmouth.html\">Dartmouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although a roast dinner topped with lashings of stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy may not get old, sometimes you just can\u2019t beat seafood! So while you\u2019re holidaying in South Devon, famous for some of the best seafood around, a visit to Rockfish is an absolute must.<\/p>\n<p>The relaxed atmosphere, recycled Christmas decorations, and colouring in activities for kids will allow you to enjoy some downtime before the big day without a care in the world. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/therockfish.co.uk\/pages\/christmas-at-rockfish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rockfish website<\/a> for their festive menu and more details on how to book.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 id=\"victoria\"><strong>The Victoria Inn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>Salcombe, TQ8 8BU<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost per person: <\/strong>\u00a327.50 for three courses, \u00a322.50 for two courses<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Number: <\/strong>01548 842604<\/p>\n<p>Part of the St Austell Brewery chain of pubs, similar to the Royal Castle Hotel, <a href=\"https:\/\/victoriainnsalcombe.co.uk\">The Victoria Inn<\/a> is serving up a festive menu fit for the whole family. Located in the idyllic seaside town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/salcombe.html\">Salcombe<\/a>, this pub offers a unique and beautiful setting for a festive lunch in South Devon.<\/p>\n<p>Filled with cosy corners, this pub will be cooking up a seasonal storm over the Christmas period serving plentiful festive platters, moreish meals, and your favourite tipples. So if you\u2019re looking for somewhere to go before Christmas Day this is the place for you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Having read through our festive favourites, we hope you have found the perfect choice for your Christmas Day lunch in South Devon. To help you plan the rest of your festive season, why not take a read through our other Christmas blogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christmas markets in South Devon<\/li>\n<li>Christmas things to do in South Devon<\/li>\n<li>Which pubs are open on Christmas Day in South Devon?<\/li>\n<li>Where to see Santa this<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Unforgettable Christmas Breaks in South Devon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Looking for an unforgettable Christmas Break? We have over 450 south devon holiday cottages for you to choose from. 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