Guidebook for Westward Ho!
Restaurants, Pubs, Cafes and Bars
Fantastic Thai cuisine, highly recommended by me and highly rated by all my guests who have eaten there. Sea views from the terrace.
55 locals recommend
Morans Restaurant & Bar
Golf Links RoadFantastic Thai cuisine, highly recommended by me and highly rated by all my guests who have eaten there. Sea views from the terrace.
Fabulous place, wonderful couple who run it and the food is superb. It’s all about the tapas, sharing, tasting and eating what you fancy! Great place, highly recommended!
11 locals recommend
The Yard Appledore
5 Market StreetFabulous place, wonderful couple who run it and the food is superb. It’s all about the tapas, sharing, tasting and eating what you fancy! Great place, highly recommended!
FANTASTIC coffee, very small but very cosy and chatty. Lovely staff, great to read the papers, people watch or just enjoy a good coffee and that view. Also does lovely light snacks. Well worth going
45 locals recommend
The Coffee Cabin
22 The QuayFANTASTIC coffee, very small but very cosy and chatty. Lovely staff, great to read the papers, people watch or just enjoy a good coffee and that view. Also does lovely light snacks. Well worth going
Fantastic uninterrupted sea views. Lots of terrace space to enjoy outside dining and drinks plus indoor restaurant and bar. Dog friendly.
58 locals recommend
Pier House Wedding Venue North Devon
Merley RoadFantastic uninterrupted sea views. Lots of terrace space to enjoy outside dining and drinks plus indoor restaurant and bar. Dog friendly.
Fab fish and chips and you can even eat them in the pub opposite or the fish and chip restaurant.
11 locals recommend
The Royal Plaice
2B Bude StFab fish and chips and you can even eat them in the pub opposite or the fish and chip restaurant.
The best batter you'll taste - great fish and chips - takeaway only - why eat in when you can take your supper out onto the Quay and enjoy the view.
11 locals recommend
Sylvesters Fish and Chips
3 Meeting StThe best batter you'll taste - great fish and chips - takeaway only - why eat in when you can take your supper out onto the Quay and enjoy the view.
Tea On The Green
Golf Links RoadBiggest scones you'll see - cream teas done in vintage style.
Beautiful thatched pub. Loads of seating inside and out. Lots of covered heated seating outside too in the beautifully lit garden. Lovely pub. Good pub food and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended.
65 locals recommend
The Thatched Inn
Hillsborough RoadBeautiful thatched pub. Loads of seating inside and out. Lots of covered heated seating outside too in the beautifully lit garden. Lovely pub. Good pub food and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Everything Else
Beautiful fishing village, great for a stroll along the waterfront, good fish and chips, restaurants and gift shops. Fantastic coffee shop on the front. Fishing trips can be booked from here.
147 locals recommend
Appledore
Beautiful fishing village, great for a stroll along the waterfront, good fish and chips, restaurants and gift shops. Fantastic coffee shop on the front. Fishing trips can be booked from here.
Very steep, cliff-side village - cobbled streets, cosy cottages, atmospheric pubs and beautiful little harbour and pebble beach. Like stepping back in time - fantastic all year round.
My favourite day out is a walk down to Clovelly harbour and a visit to the Red Lion then on to my absolute favourite pub, The Old Smithy at Welcombe for supper. Great food, fantastic atmosphere, a great couple running this freehouse and, if your really lucky, regular live music. Or if not, try the jukebox, a turntable and an old suitcase full of LPs! Love it!
277 locals recommend
Clovelly
Very steep, cliff-side village - cobbled streets, cosy cottages, atmospheric pubs and beautiful little harbour and pebble beach. Like stepping back in time - fantastic all year round.
My favourite day out is a walk down to Clovelly harbour and a visit to the Red Lion then on to my absolute favourite pub, The Old Smithy at Welcombe for supper. Great food, fantastic atmosphere, a great couple running this freehouse and, if your really lucky, regular live music. Or if not, try the jukebox, a turntable and an old suitcase full of LPs! Love it!
Beautiful hamlet leading down to unspoilt and secluded beach (big pebbles). Rockpools, places to fish and lovely walks. Natural and quiet.
25 locals recommend
Buck's Mills
Beautiful hamlet leading down to unspoilt and secluded beach (big pebbles). Rockpools, places to fish and lovely walks. Natural and quiet.
Beautiful beach - gets great sunsets. Lots of bars and restaurants. Good dog-walking beach.
88 locals recommend
Instow
Beautiful beach - gets great sunsets. Lots of bars and restaurants. Good dog-walking beach.
I'm not a golfer but it's a beautiful walk and view too. The oldest links course in the country.
21 locals recommend
Royal North Devon Golf Club
Golf Links RoadI'm not a golfer but it's a beautiful walk and view too. The oldest links course in the country.
Beautiful burrows (commonland for grazing horses and sheep) - runs parallel to Westward Ho! beach, separated by the Pebble Ridge. Lovely walk and views.
58 locals recommend
Northam Burrows Country Park
Sandymere RoadBeautiful burrows (commonland for grazing horses and sheep) - runs parallel to Westward Ho! beach, separated by the Pebble Ridge. Lovely walk and views.
High ropes, surf school, coasteering, laser tag, kayaking, mountain biking etc. www.theultimatehigh.com
26 locals recommend
The Ultimate Adventure Centre
Abbotsham RoadHigh ropes, surf school, coasteering, laser tag, kayaking, mountain biking etc. www.theultimatehigh.com
Bowling club, kids paddling pool, lovely play-park and nice to stroll around and enjoy the park gardens and views. Hockings Ice Cream van too!
Victoria Park Public Convenience
Bowling club, kids paddling pool, lovely play-park and nice to stroll around and enjoy the park gardens and views. Hockings Ice Cream van too!
Tapely Park
Lovely woodland and garden walks.
Dartington Crystal Ltd
Linden CloseFactory tour, see glass blowing, lots to buy.
An all weather children's attraction located within Atlantic Village outlet shopping centre.
6 locals recommend
Atlantis Adventure Park
Clovelly RoadAn all weather children's attraction located within Atlantic Village outlet shopping centre.
Small shopping outlet including Gap, M&S, Nike, Holland & Barrett, Claire's,Saltrock, Mountain Warehouse and Cotton Traders.
55 locals recommend
Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping
24 Clovelly RdSmall shopping outlet including Gap, M&S, Nike, Holland & Barrett, Claire's,Saltrock, Mountain Warehouse and Cotton Traders.
Activity Centre for Surfing, Kayaking, Climbing tuition or even charter a RIB to cruise up the river Torridge.
22 locals recommend
Skern Lodge Outdoor Activity Centre
Activity Centre for Surfing, Kayaking, Climbing tuition or even charter a RIB to cruise up the river Torridge.
RHS Garden Rosemoor
Beautiful, beautiful gardens.
Drinks & Nightlife
Easy to reach (10 min walk), stunning views over 'the Golden Bay', glass-fronted terraces to enjoy the sunset. Bar and restaurant.
58 locals recommend
Pier House Wedding Venue North Devon
Merley RoadEasy to reach (10 min walk), stunning views over 'the Golden Bay', glass-fronted terraces to enjoy the sunset. Bar and restaurant.
Very cosy, thatched pub. Good food. Great atmosphere and really lovely beer garden. 1/2 hour walk or 5 min drive.
65 locals recommend
The Thatched Inn
Hillsborough RoadVery cosy, thatched pub. Good food. Great atmosphere and really lovely beer garden. 1/2 hour walk or 5 min drive.
Sightseeing
Hartland Quay
Stunning and very atmospheric walks and views - summer or winter.
Gardens, grounds, beach walk and tea room. Lovely at bluebell time. Keep an eye out for events. http://www.hartlandabbey.com/
65 locals recommend
Hartland Abbey
Gardens, grounds, beach walk and tea room. Lovely at bluebell time. Keep an eye out for events. http://www.hartlandabbey.com/
Entertainment & Activities
The Big Sheep.
Abbotsham RoadGood kids day out.
The Milky Way Adventure Park
Great day out for the kids.
Arts & Culture
Lovely theatre, good programme. A nice night out, with Giovanni's restaurant opposite for pre or post supper. 20 min drive.
22 locals recommend
Queen's Theatre
100 Boutport StLovely theatre, good programme. A nice night out, with Giovanni's restaurant opposite for pre or post supper. 20 min drive.