The Brasserie

Best Rated Resturant in Ilfracombe

Fresh food, locally sourced

The Brasserie at The Carlton is the perfect setting to enjoy a meal, freshly prepared in our kitchen using some of the best local produce around. We are open to hotel guests and non-residents (please see our covid guidelines below). Brasserie is a French term referring to an establishment where the food is good, but simple and served in a relaxed setting, which typifies the ambience of our in-house restaurant.

We serve an informal dinner menu seven days a week, with a lighter all day and lounge menu to complement our dinner offer.

With provenance

We love to find new suppliers, whether they’re Devon families who’ve been growing, rearing or selling produce for generations or new, artisan makers of craft food and drink products – of which there are many in the county. We were thrilled to discover Justin of the Madrigal Brewery over in Lynmouth and his bespoke craft beers; Tony the Butcher, who works out of Muddiford for consistent West Country meat; Farmer Bob from Barnstaple, and seasonal local vegetables from Broadlands Farm Braunton.

North Devon’s larder

Naturally fish and seafood are key ingredients in our larder. You are guaranteed to enjoy some of the best fresh fish from the market at Appledore.  Why? Simply because this is where our fishmonger goes each day, and in turn returns to our kitchen, with quality produce landed off local day boats. Add to that. mussels that are picked at low tide in Westward Ho! then cleaned in Instow. All in all a great basket of local and seasonal ingredients that are truly sustainable.

Menus adapt to the seasons, so there’s always something new to try whatever time of year you arrive!

Open to non-residents

We are open to locals and visitors, with prior reservation. At the moment we are unable to accept guests without a reservation.  Please be aware you will be asked to give us complete contact details, a requirement of eating and drinking out as part of the government’s Track & Trace regime.

Sunday lunch

Sunday lunch is a weekly Carlton highlight, leaving you ready for a countryside walk, or armchair snooze, and the well-stocked bar is always available for a chilled-out drink or to sample something from our carefully curated wine list.  Our Sunday Lunch menu always includes a classic roast (usually West Country sirloin and one other) plus fish, vegetarian and vegan options. 

Opening times

Breakfast is served daily from 7.30am (8am at weekends), room service options exist. Dinner is served from 6.30pm, and our kitchen opens even earlier during the summer months. An all-day menu is available, and also room service.