Nectary Restaurant

Visit our award-winning restaurant

Enjoy delicious homemade meals, light bites, cakes and drinks with views of the gardens and bees.

Many of our visitors come just for the food and atmosphere of our light and airy Nectary Restaurant, and we love that! Make it your go-to place for a cream tea and a spot of lunch in South Molton.

No booking is required Mon-Sat as we have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, however please do book a table if you are a group of 10 or more. We also advise booking a table for Sunday Lunch on 01769 572401.

Entry to the restaurant is free, so join us and sit back and relax with a honey latte or a cool glass of wine. See you soon!

Opening Hours

Open Daily
9:30am-4pm

Breakfast served until: Mon-Sat 11.45am, Sun 11:30am
Lunch served: 12pm-2:30pm

Christmas Opening Hours

Christmas Eve open: 9:30am-3pm*
Closed: Christmas Day until Tues 2nd Jan
Open: Weds 3rd Jan onwards, 9:30am-4pm

*Sunday Roasts will not be available on Sun 24th Dec, instead we will be serving a Christmas Eve Brunch. Please read more below.

Awards:
GOLD in the Devon Tourism Awards 2021-22, BRONZE in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2021-22, and BRONZE in the Devon Tourism Awards 2023-24, all in the the Café/Tearoom of the Year category. 

Special Treats and Cream Teas

We have cream teas and a range of scrumptious cakes available every day, with gluten free options, so why not treat yourself to go alongside your cuppa?

The highlight for us? The honey cream tea – honey instead of jam! You must try it, it’s a taste sensation!

High Tea

If you are looking for something special, why not book an extra treat? Our High Teas are very popular and come with a selection of finger sandwiches, homemade pastries, cakes and scones, served with a cup of tea or coffee.

Available Mon-Fri, 2pm-3pm. Our standard High Tea is available until 24/11/23. From 27/11/23 until 22/12/23 we will be serving our Festive High Tea only. Please see details above.

Standard High Tea: £16.95 per person
A £6.95 deposit per person is taken upon booking (non-refundable if cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.)

Festive High Tea: £18.95 per person
A £8.95 deposit per person is taken upon booking (non-refundable if cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.)

Call us on 01769 572401 for details and to book! – at least 4 days notice is required to allow for preparation time.

Special dietary requirements can be catered for, please ask at time of booking.

Sunday Lunch

On Sundays between 12pm-2:30pm we serve a delicious plated roast dinner. With locally sourced, quality produce and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, it is the perfect excuse to get your friends and family together for a meal, with no washing up afterwards!

Christmas Sunday Lunch

From Sunday 26th November until Sunday 17th December we will be serving our special Christmas Sunday Lunch each week. Enjoy a delicious menu with lots of festive trimmings. Click here to view our Christmas Sunday Lunch menu.

(please note that the choices do vary from time to time. Do get in touch to check the current menu.)

Book your table now!

Special dietary requirements can be catered for. Smaller portions and children’s menu available.

Please call us on 01769 572 401 to book!

Christmas Eve Brunch

On Sunday 24th December we will be serving a special Christmas Eve Brunch Menu, so gather together with loved-ones and come and enjoy a tasty treat before the big day. A scrumptious selection of seasonal dishes will be available alongside our popular cooked breakfasts. All hot food will be served from 9:30am – 2pm, with the restaurant closing at 3pm. Please click here to view the menu and please note, our standard menu and the Sunday Lunch menu will not be available this day. There will be a smaller Children’s Menu available. To book a table, please call us on 01769 572401.