Places to Eat

Duchy of Cornwall Nursery Cafe

Tried and tested
Lostwithiel
££
Dogs on leads welcome throughout the nursery, in the glasshouse, at the Cafe ...
Locally sourced. Breakfasts (including the Breakfast Royale tiered breakfast), brunch, sandwiches, soups, cream teas. Deli on site sells local produce to take away.

A cafe and nursery on Cott Road near Lostwithiel. Dogs welcome on leads throughout the nursery and the Cafe. The Restormel Castle woodland walking trail starts from the…

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Jamaica Inn

Tried and tested
Bolventor, Bodmin Moor
££
Dogs welcome in bar and food areas
Traditional pub menu, all-day food from breakfast through to dinner.

Jamaica Inn sits high on Bodmin Moor at Bolventor, right beside the A30. We went for an early dinner on a blustery, stormy-looking evening, which turned out to…

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The Lighthouse

Tried and tested
££
Dogs welcome in the outdoor seated area on Hurst Road
Modern British, seafood, light lunches, breakfast through dinner.

Sea-front bar and restaurant at the foot of Hurst Spit. Dog-friendly outdoor seating with views over the Solent.

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The Pig

Tried and tested
£££
Dogs welcome on the terrace and around the grounds
Modern British, kitchen garden produce, small plates on the terrace, full menu indoors.

Country-house hotel with a celebrated Kitchen Garden restaurant. Dogs welcome on the terrace and grounds, not in the indoor dining rooms.

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The Springer Spaniel

Tried and tested
Treburley
££
Dogs welcome throughout
Modern British, local seasonal produce, meat from the owners' organic farm, fresh fish and wild game; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

The Springer Spaniel is an 18th-century gastro pub on the A388 at Treburley, between Launceston and Callington. We went for lunch on a torrentially wet day and it…

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Boatswains Brasserie at the Kings Arms

Visited but not yet written about
££
Dog policy is not published on the venue website
Fresh local seafood and pub classics using South West ingredients.

Dogs welcome inside until evening dinner service when they move to the bar. Water bowls, treats and a resident pub dog.

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Cafe Alf Resco

Visited but not yet written about
££
Dog friendly
All-day breakfasts, lunch dishes and barista coffee from a vintage Italian Gaggia lever-arm machine.

Dogs welcome inside and out. Dog sausages served in little dishes and water bowls on the floor.

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Fortescue Inn

Visited but not yet written about
££
Dogs are welcome throughout the pub and in the beer garden
Pub classics, local seafood and family-friendly mains, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options available.

Dogs welcome throughout the pub. Easy access to harbour walks from the door.

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The Ward Room

Visited but not yet written about
££
Dogs welcome at the outdoor waterfront tables
Local seafood, breakfast classics, coffee. Hand-picked Salcombe crab a speciality.

Family-run waterfront cafe on Salcombe's Fore Street, serving breakfast, lunch and local seafood with estuary views.

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Victoria Inn

Visited but not yet written about
££
Dogs are allowed throughout the pub, including the beer garden
Pub classics with contemporary twists, seasonal menus and vegan and vegetarian options.

Dogs welcome in the pub with their own menu, and in one dog-friendly bedroom.

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Winking Prawn

Visited but not yet written about
££
Family and dog friendly throughout
Local seafood including buckets of prawns and shellfish platters, plus steaks, salads, sandwiches and Devon cream teas. Vegan and vegetarian options.

Dogs on leads welcome inside and on the deck. Council car park next door for easy access.

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Bistrot Pierre (Royal William Yard)

On my list to visit
Royal William Yard, Plymouth
££ to £££
Dogs welcome in the bar area and on the outdoor terrace (terrace open in summer)
French bistro classics: steak-frites, boeuf bourguignon, tarte au citron; gluten-free and vegan options; children's menu.

Bistrot Pierre at Royal William Yard sits in the New Cooperage building with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the lawn where the monthly farmers' market is held. The…

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