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Outside in Kingsbridge functions as a community hub and seasonal kitchen just minutes from Bantham Beach. The restaurant draws on its own smallholding, where polytunnels provide the vegetables and herbs that fuel the daily menu. This farm-to-table approach informs a global-inspired cafe experience, blending home-grown produce with local Devon suppliers for brunch and lunch services held Wednesday through Sunday.
The kitchen constructs its menu around global flavours, pairing the harvest from its polytunnels with select regional partners. Standout plates include the Teriyaki Mushroom Donburi topped with chilli and sesame farm greens, or the Crispy Courgette Fritters served with a smoky aubergine baba ganoush. Recognised as a Local Gem by the Good Food Guide, the spot also offers aloo tikki with farm greens and crispy polenta cakes among its rotating selections. Weekly Friday Social evenings extend the service with changing menus, organic wines, and guest collaborations.
Beyond the food, the venue supports a creative social scene complete with a pottery studio and hosts live music alongside rotating cultural events. Drink options range from specialist coffees and pastel de nata to a curated list of organic wines and craft ciders like Devon Red. Signature cocktails draw on garden ingredients; the Outside Garden combines Plymouth Gin with elderflower liqueur and fresh mint, while the Coconut Mojito highlights the same herbaceous notes. Guests can drop in for a simple flat white during the day or linger over a Negroni as the week winds down.
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