ILFRACOMBE, DEVON A WARM WELCOME, EVERY DAY
A seaside tea-time illustration with a red house, hydrangeas, a strawberry cream cake and a tea set

A TRADITIONAL DEVON TEA ROOM

A little time
for tea.

Welcome to St James’ Tea Room.

Devon cream teas, homemade cakes and a cosy pause in your day. Just a short stroll from Ilfracombe seafront.

Put the day on pause.Open every day · 11:00–15:30
Homemade cakes, baked dailyVeggie, vegan & gluten free optionsDog friendly · muddy paws welcome

PULL UP A CHAIR

Good things.
Unhurried moments.

From a coastal walk to a leisurely afternoon, there’s always a reason to stop for something lovely.

A golden scone with cream and strawberry jam beside a yellow teapot

THE DEVON TRADITION

Devon cream tea

A pot of tea, a golden scone and a moment to yourself. Settle in for a favourite Devon tradition.

A slice of golden sponge cake filled with jam and cream

A SLICE OF SOMETHING LOVELY

Homemade cakes

Baked fresh daily. The perfect companion to a little catch-up and a well-earned break.

Fresh sandwiches served with salad, coleslaw and crisps

A LITTLE LUNCH

Sandwiches & more

Fresh sandwiches and light lunches to refuel your day, whether you’re exploring or staying local.

Vegetarian, vegan & gluten free options available. Ask us what’s on offer when you visit.

Two scones with strawberries, cream and jam, with a floral teapot in the background
A little sweetness. A little time for tea.

SWEET OR SAVOURY?

Stay a little.
Enjoy a little more.

Take your time over afternoon tea, or make a light lunch part of your day in Ilfracombe.

Ask us what’s on today
A topped jacket potato served with salad, coleslaw and sauce
Something savoury for your seaside stop.

SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT

Fish Night

A menu worth making an evening of.

COME ON IN

A seaside stroll.
A tea room stop.

Find us in Ilfracombe, a short stroll from the seafront. Locals, walkers, families and holidaymakers — you’re all welcome here.

And yes, your four-legged friend is welcome too.

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MAKE A LITTLE TIME

We’ll put the kettle on.

Monday – Friday
11:00–15:30
Saturday
11:00–15:30
Sunday
11:00–15:30