Dartington Restaurant Guide

“Fabulous and tasty sustainable local food” takes centre stage at this revamped boozer from ‘ethical publican’ Geetie Singh-Watson, one half of an organic food power-couple (husband Guy Singh-Watson founded veg box outfit Riverford). The “delicious and interesting dishes” on the menu follow her ‘Nine No-Bull Rules To Dine By’, focusing on supplier-led seasonal and organic ingredients. Top Menu Tip – “the no-waste cod’s head and cheeks”.

“What a remarkable find!” – “the freshest produce served in the most delicious and inventive ways” makes any meal at this canteen on the veg box operation’s south Devon farm “a very special occasion”. Established by Guy Singh-Watson 21 years ago, “the emphasis is on the fresh organic produce picked in the surrounding fields, possibly that same morning” – “every time you go there are more surprises, there’s more flavour, and more dishes that amaze meat-eaters and veggies alike”. (“I still miss the pre-Covid long tables with sharing bowls, and especially the pudding buffet” – but it’s “still very reasonably priced”).

A former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant, and winner of the ‘South-West Chef of the Year’ competition in 2024, overachieving head chef Harrison Brockington was just 20 when he helped to open this venture in 2019. “Independent, innovative and brilliant”, according to a visiting Londoner, it showcases dishes sourced or foraged from the fields, shoreline, rivers and hedgerows of Devon, and then played out via a £90 tasting menu (or ‘Half Tasting’ version at £60), as well as a two- or three-course set menu.