Guidebook for Sidmouth
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a nice atmosphere and food is good. Different Special Offers every night if you join the keyring club.
21 locals recommend
Dukes
The EsplanadeIt's a nice atmosphere and food is good. Different Special Offers every night if you join the keyring club.
Food Scene
Their fish is absolutely amazing and their Garden area is also beautiful on sunny days. Franky and Michelle will always give you a warm welcome.
13 locals recommend
The Golden Lion
Their fish is absolutely amazing and their Garden area is also beautiful on sunny days. Franky and Michelle will always give you a warm welcome.
I like their snacks and they always give a great service. Mike has been there 13 years and is a great host.
Blinis Cafe Bar
Fore StreetI like their snacks and they always give a great service. Mike has been there 13 years and is a great host.
Now taken over by Coffee#1. I think they make the best coffees and no WiFi - so you have to talk to each other! Try their Welsh cakes too - delicious.
Annies of Sidmouth
Old Fore StreetNow taken over by Coffee#1. I think they make the best coffees and no WiFi - so you have to talk to each other! Try their Welsh cakes too - delicious.
Recently redeveloped to a very high spec. Lovely restaurant overlooking the bay. Very nice bar area - nice for cocktails before dinner. Booking definitely advisable 01395 513252.
13 locals recommend
Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa
Manor RoadRecently redeveloped to a very high spec. Lovely restaurant overlooking the bay. Very nice bar area - nice for cocktails before dinner. Booking definitely advisable 01395 513252.
Entertainment & Activities
Free admission dawn to dusk. Lovely views, Great for the kids (activities during holidays) and a nice restaurant.
80 locals recommend
The Donkey Sanctuary
Free admission dawn to dusk. Lovely views, Great for the kids (activities during holidays) and a nice restaurant.
A great place to learn more about Astronomy. Not open every day but worth checking as their open days/evenings are really interesting. They also have a Planetarium which is worth seeing.
24 locals recommend
Norman Lockyer Observatory
A great place to learn more about Astronomy. Not open every day but worth checking as their open days/evenings are really interesting. They also have a Planetarium which is worth seeing.
Thorn Golf Centre
Golf Driving Range
Golf Club. Hilly and challenging but stunning views from the bar and friendly.
9 locals recommend
Sidmouth Golf Club
Cotmaton RoadGolf Club. Hilly and challenging but stunning views from the bar and friendly.
Has a nice Spa pool which you can hire for a group of you at a very reasonable price. Nice to relax in after a hard shop. With Sauna and Steam Room included
Aspara
York StreetHas a nice Spa pool which you can hire for a group of you at a very reasonable price. Nice to relax in after a hard shop. With Sauna and Steam Room included
Only 1 screen - but they offer show a variety of films each day to cater for everybody. www.scottcinemas.co.uk
Radway
RadwayOnly 1 screen - but they offer show a variety of films each day to cater for everybody. www.scottcinemas.co.uk
Parks & Nature
It's a lovely park that runs alongside the river. Very peaceful but takes you straight into town. No traffic. Bike and pedestrian paths.
13 locals recommend
The Byes Riverside Park
17 Mill StIt's a lovely park that runs alongside the river. Very peaceful but takes you straight into town. No traffic. Bike and pedestrian paths.
Beautiful gardens to wander around. Plus some spectacular panoramic views of the coastline.
27 locals recommend
Connaught Gardens
Peak Hill RoadBeautiful gardens to wander around. Plus some spectacular panoramic views of the coastline.
Fire Beacon Lane
Fire Beacon LaneBeautiful views across the valley here.
Arts & Culture
It has a very varied programme every year. Always something going on :)
9 locals recommend
Manor Pavilion Theatre
Manor RoadIt has a very varied programme every year. Always something going on :)
I keep getting told that it is a very interesting place if you're interested in local history
22 locals recommend
Sidmouth Museum
Church StreetI keep getting told that it is a very interesting place if you're interested in local history