Seafood · Bigbury, Devon
Tucked down some famously narrow Devon lanes — take it slowly if you're driving a full car — this is a proper seafood stop that manages to stay relaxed with children in tow. There are high chairs, a kids' menu and free parking, though the car park fills fast, so bring fewer cars if you're a big group. Book by phone ahead of weekends and bank holidays; even on a busy Saturday the team tend to squeeze people in, and they're patient and smiley taking orders with a table full of children. Check the catch-of-the-day board on your way in. The sea bass comes up again and again as cooked to perfection, along with dressed crab, scallops and mussels, and dietary swaps like dairy-free are handled without fuss. Dogs are genuinely welcome, not just tolerated. It isn't cheap — one family spent around £267 for five — but the outdoor seating and easy, eclectic room make it feel worth it.
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