Monkey Puzzle

Restaurant. Café. Bar. Fun.

Ilfracombe Holiday Park North Devon Explore Logo Monkey Puzzle Restaurant

Fresh ingredients, local sourcing, and best-value family meals.

At Monkey Puzzle Restaurant we believe in fresh ingredients, local sourcing, and best-value family meals.

We buy local, including Devon-reared beef with a tiny carbon footprint, that ensures the freshest Ruby Red beef goes straight from the field to your plate – and you can really taste the difference! Our Devon beef is showcased at our Tuesday Steak Night and Sunday Carvery, as well as in our home made burgers and other dishes on our evening menu!

Our on-site shop also showcases the best local produce – from shortbread, to honey, to ice cream. You’ll find tasty artisan treats that are great to enjoy during your stay and also make thoughtful gifts to take back home. We’re proud to support local farmers and suppliers.

Unwind, Then Wine & Dine on Site

Our light airy restaurant has options for adults, kids, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-friendly too. We’re dog friendly so no-one’s left behind! Younger kids can run wild in our 3-tier indoor playground and sensory play area, while older diners can level up at our gaming zone, with PS5s, Nintendo Switch and more. With the kids entertained, the adults can relax and unwind, enjoying best quality food and drink ensuring you get the rest and relaxation you need during your stay.

Tired after a hard day’s holidaying? You can order from Monkey Puzzle on Just Eat.

Monkey Puzzle hosts regular food nights, live local music, and sports broadcasts! Find out what’s on at Monkey Puzzle during your stay.

Our bar serves local ciders and beers, as well as your regular favourites, and be sure to check out what the cocktail of the month is!

If you’re looking for a treat or lite bite, then our café is the perfect place to hang out! As well as delicious Cornish pasties, creamy Cornish ice cream, and a range of sweet treats, including a ‘free-from’ range, and our unmissable, home-made Devon Cream Tea.

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Monkey Puzzle Restaurant, Café, and Bar is a family-friendly place to meet and eat. Enjoy fresh, high quality food, featuring many local ingredients, at an affordable price, and make the most of our on-site kids activities. Pets welcome too.
Experience lunchtime at Monkey Puzzle, featuring perfectly baked potatoes with a range of delicious toppings, or savour our artisan sandwiches, crafted with the finest ingredients. From classic favourites to special creations, come and enjoy our tasty light bites.
Dive into the delicious dishes on our evening menu, featuring burgers, curry, pizza, rice, salads,, nachos, and more. For lighter options, try our salads and snacks. Join us for regular food specials and live music too!
We’re famous for our Sunday Carvery, which includes local Devon beef, cooked to perfection, alongside a great selection of sides, and the fluffiest Yorkshire Puddings in town! Our special Sunday menu includes vegan and vegetarian options too.

What’s on at Monkey Puzzle!

Come to the Best Restaurant in Ilfracombe Devon! Enjoy Monkey Puzzle’s large restaurant, bar, café and events venue – it’s your local entertainment hub.
There’s so much going on! We’ve introduced a great mix of weekly specials and seasonal events.
Stay up to date on our Monkey Puzzle specials so you don’t miss out!

We cater for all your on-site events, big and small. Contact us to discuss menus, entertainment, and pricing.

We have event space that can be hired out for FREE in the evenings to local community groups, companies, or private hire.

Opening Hours

Restaurant Opening Hours


Mon to Fri:
15:00 – 21:00

Sat and Sun: 09:00 – 21:00

Sun Carvery: 12:00 – 17:00

Shop, Café, Kids Play and Gaming:


Shop Mon to Sun:
09:00 – 22:00

Café Mon to Sun: 09:00 – 22:00

Kids Play Mon to Fri: 15:00 – 21:00

Kids Play Sat and Sun: 09:00 – 21:00

Bar Opening Hours:

Mon to Fri: 15:00 – 22:00

Sat and Sun: 09:00 – 22:00