Nectary Restaurant

Visit our award-winning restaurant

Enjoy delicious homemade meals, light bites, cakes and drinks with views of the gardens and bees. Now with the addition of a kitchen garden just a stone’s throw from the restaurant itself, we have a daily influx of fresh seasonal produce, which we use in our recipes.

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 (including Bank Holidays)
9:30am-4pm

Breakfast served until: Mon-Sat 11.45am, Sun 11:30am
Lunch served: 12pm-2:45pm

Christmas Hours:

Weds 24th Dec 9:30am-3pm
Festive Brunch service, 9:30am-1:45pm

Closed 25th Dec – 2nd Jan
Open for usual hours from Sat 3rd Jan

FESTIVE BRUNCH MENU available on 23rd & 24th Dec, 3rd & 4th Jan
(standard menu not available on these dates)

Awards:
WINNER in the Devon’s Top Attractions Awards 2025 for Café of the Year
GOLD in the Food Drink Devon Awards 2024 for Hospitality Café
GOLD in the Taste of the West Hospitality Awards 2024 for Café/Tearoom
WINNER in the Devon’s Top Attractions Awards 2023 for Café of the Year
BRONZE in the Devon Tourism Awards 2023-24 for Café/Tearoom of the Year
BRONZE in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2021-22 for Café/Tearoom of the Year
GOLD in the Devon Tourism Awards 2021-22 for Café/Tearoom of the Year 

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!

Afternoon Tea for Two

– Two sandwiches with fillings of your choice from the main menu
– Crisps
– Two plain or fruit scones with clotted cream, jam and our own honey
– Tea or Americano coffee

Afternoon Tea for Two: £22
Available daily, 12pm-2:45pm – there is no need to book, just turn up!

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 7 days a week at 2:30pm, 2:45pm & 3pm

High Tea: £17.50 per person
A £7.50 deposit per person is taken upon booking (non-refundable if cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.)
CLICK HERE to see a High Tea sample menu

Festive High Teas: £19.50 per person
A £9.50 deposit per person is taken upon booking (non-refundable if cancelled with less than 48 hours notice.)
Available daily from 24th Nov – 23rd Dec, 2:30pm, 2:45pm & 3pm
Please see image below for details

Call us on 01769 572401 for details and to book! – at least 3 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 (including seasonal fruit and veg from our own gardens!) 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!

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

Christmas Sunday Lunch – on Sundays 30th Nov – 21st Dec
Please see image below for details

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