What to do and see in Dartmoor National Park, England: The Best Food & Drink

June 28, 2021 Leonarda Pillsbury

Discover the best top things to do in Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom including Ashburton Cookery School - Day Courses, Alder Vineyard, Stannary Brewing Company, Jaded Palates, Dartmoor Whisky Distillery, Calancombe Estate, Ground Up Cookery School, Countryman Cider, Owens Roastery.
Restaurants in Dartmoor National Park

1. Ashburton Cookery School - Day Courses

Old Exeter Road, Ashburton, Dartmoor National Park TQ13 7LG England +44 1364 652784 http://www.ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk
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5.0 based on 83 reviews

Ashburton Cookery School - Day Courses

The Ashburton Cookery School is one of the UK's top cookery schools offering inspirational cookery courses, lead by professional chefs, from our modern training centre in Devon. With over 40 cookery courses to choose from, designed to suit beginners as well as experienced home cooks we will teach you to cook with imagination, passion and enjoyment. If you want to take your cookery skills to the next level we have a cookery course for you.

Reviewed By Mumanddaughter2 - Plymouth, United Kingdom

My daughter and I did a baking weekend course and I can honestly say what an amazing weekend we had. The chef, teacher was called Michael and he was so knowledgeable and friendly and showed us step by step what to do. The lovely Lily catered to our every need and did all the dishes with a smile ???? and we can away with so many fabulous goodies and new skills. The covid restrictions that were out In place were fantastic and we felt safe and cared for the whole weekend. The hotel they recommended to stay in is also fantastic and we will definitely be returning. Thank you so much ????????

2. Alder Vineyard

Lewdown, Dartmoor National Park EX20 4PJ England +44 1566 783409 [email protected] http://www.aldervineyard.uk
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Alder Vineyard

Grow your love of wine far beyond the bottle. From the muddy boots of winter pruning to the glimmering sunshine across our Devon vineyard at harvest, our love of wine has grown far beyond the bottle. The only thing we love more, is sharing it with you. So what are you waiting for? Join us for a tour, lunch in our kitchen or browse our local bottle + gift shop.

Reviewed By SouthDevonCatwoman

We booked the Vineyard Tour & lunch online (a Christmas present to ourselves!). Very easy to book. Tom showed us around the vines and was easy to chat to and knowledgeable. We had a taster session (really lovely Rose & white wine) followed by a delicious lunch in the new cafe. It is obvious that much time, energy and love have been invested into this family business and Alder Vineyard thoroughly deserve their success. We look forward to returning in the near future to see how things have developed.

3. Stannary Brewing Company

Pixon Trading Centre Pixon Lane Unit 6 & 7, Dartmoor National Park, Tavistock PL19 8DH England +44 1822 258130 [email protected] http://www.stannarybrewing.co.uk
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Stannary Brewing Company

Stannary Brewing Company is a small craft brewery & Taproom close to the centre of Tavistock, only a 5 minute walk from the main carparks and the 'Meadows' park. Stannary Brewing Co. was born out of a love of big flavoured beers. Taking our inspiration from beer styles from all over the world we love to develop fresh and exciting full flavoured craft beers, all our beers are unfiltered & un-fined which means they are vegan friendly. The Stannary Taproom is open every Friday evening 5:30pm till 11pm throughout the year and our Beer & BBQ Bash takes place on the last Saturday in each month, see full details on Facebook or Twitter. Stannary Tap' serves 10 beers fresh from the keg every week plus a range of our bottled beers. We also sell a small range of ciders & wines, local gins and some cans and bottles from our favourite breweries from around the world. Drop in and chill out with a craft beer sometime!

Reviewed By Boardslider21 - Woolacombe, United Kingdom

The brewery is tucked away, as so many are in a corner of an industrial area, but can be reached on foot very easily with a pleasant walk through the park. It's best to double check opening hours before turning up though just in case. Bring a stout bag to take home your shopping from the bottle shop!

4. Jaded Palates

42 The Square Chagford TQ13 8AH, Chagford, Dartmoor National Park TQ13 8AH England +44 1647 432262 http://www.jadedpalates.com
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Jaded Palates

Reviewed By manofekent - Ramsgate, United Kingdom

An interesting selection of wines which you don’t often see elsewhere. Prices are always reasonable with some very good offers. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful. When I am in the area, a few times a year, I always go there to buy a case.

5. Dartmoor Whisky Distillery

Town Hall Place, Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor National Park TQ13 9EG England +44 7432 055000 [email protected] https://dartmoorwhiskydistillery.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Dartmoor Whisky Distillery

Please note: due to Covid-19, we are currently closed to visitors, apart from Saturday 1pm-2pm for tours. Pre-booking is eesential, you can book tickets on our website. WE ARE CRAFTING THE SOUTH WEST’S VERY FIRST SINGLE MALT WHISKY ON THE EDGE OF DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK Our beautiful ex-Cognac still was hand beaten in 1966 and has produced quality spirit for the likes of Hennessy, Martel and Remy Martin for most of its life. Saved from sitting dormant since its decommission in 1994, our still has been fully refurbished to restore it back to its former glory and is now producing smooth, sweet new make spirit made from Dartmoor barley. Inspired by the rugged land of Dartmoor on which we live and guided by our Master Distiller, Frank McHardy, our mission is to produce single malt whisky of unrivalled quality that encapsulates the true spirit of Dartmoor National Park.

Reviewed By Johnanddiane

Well worth a visit Simon is a great host very informative interesting talk all about the “history”of Dartmoor Whisky Distillery and the making of whisky. Please if your interested in local interest want to support them or just find out about whisky making go and enjoy an hour or so here. Do a little tasting and maybe purchase a bottle. Could do this trip on your own or as a couple group friends (not really for young children )

6. Calancombe Estate

Nr Modbury, Modbury, Dartmoor National Park PL21 0TU England +44 1548 830905 [email protected] http://www.calancombe-estate.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Calancombe Estate

Wines lovingly crafted from grapes exclusively grown on the Estate

7. Ground Up Cookery School

Higher Fingle Farm, Crockernwell, Dartmoor National Park EX6 6NP England +44 1647 782022 [email protected] http://www.groundupcookeryschool.co.uk
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Ground Up Cookery School

A rural cookery school set in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. We offer a range of courses focusing on seasonal, local and foraged ingredients. You will get to taste delicious dishes, take things home for your friends and family to try, but most importantly learn new skills.

Reviewed By judem828

Had a fantastic day here, a gift from a friend. Colin is so knowledgeable and friendly. I've learned that you can eat so much more than sloes and nuts! We went around the 'school' garden picking out nettles, seed heads, herbs. Then we walked a short stretch of country lane and discovered dozens of plants that can be eaten, not all to my taste and some are very labour intensive, but so interesting. We then returned to the kitchens and each pod cooked a dish which we shared for lunch. During cooking Colin supplied us with delicious little bites of foraged food, who knew Japanese knotweed tastes like rhubarb, yum! I would recommend Ground Up Cookery to anyone.

8. Countryman Cider

Felldownhead Milton Abbot, Dartmoor National Park, Tavistock PL19 0QR England +44 1822 870226 http://www.crying-fox.com/cider1.htm
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Countryman Cider

Reviewed By kellan_csmith

I went a bit out of my way to try this place and I am glad i did. The people are really welcoming and helpful and the scrumpy is great and well priced. The actual place is quite historical and looks great. Although parking was a very minor problem overall was a welcoming and satisfied experience.

9. Owens Roastery

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Owens Roastery

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