Exeter a hub of activity during Devon Restaurant Month

Whether you love fine dining in one of Devon’s many exquisite restaurants or prefer a relaxing lunch or dinner in one of the county’s abundant pubs, cafés or delis, Exeter is definitely worth a visit this Devon Restaurant Month. Throughout the 30 days of June, locals and visitors alike will be able to celebrate Devon’s amazing producers, chefs and eating establishments through an enticing selection of tasty one-off specials.

Enjoy summer in the city at Exeter’s Rendezvous Wine Bar with their appetising daily June menus. Perfect for al fresco dining, Rendezvous’ wall gardens provide a beautiful setting to sip wine from the extensive wine list while dining on a delicious two-course meal from their blackboard. Lunches are £14.90 per person (Monday – Saturday) with dinner served Monday – Thursday, 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Visit www.rendezvous-winebar.co.uk or call 01392 270222 for further information.

Wednesday and Thursday nights throughout June at the 17th century The NoBody Inn are summer pies and puddings night. Last year’s winner of the prestigious ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award at the Food & Drink Devon Awards, The NoBody Inn with this innovative special will be showcasing the best West Country seasonal ingredients. Celebrating two of the nation’s favourite dishes, varieties on offer include The NoBody Inn’s famous steak and ale pie, fish pie, summer pudding and tarte tatin as well as many more. To book or for further information visit www.nobodyinn.co.uk or call 01647 252394.

Sunday is Paella day at Forn Bar and Restaurant, Exeter. Pop by and enjoy traditional Spanish made paella followed moreish cocktails out on the terrace. For further information visit www.fornexeter.co.uk or call 01392 259950.

Jeff Cooper, founder of Devon Restaurant Month comments: “In 2012 we launched Devon Restaurant Month to acknowledge the wide range of superb eating establishments we have in our fabulous county. Since then, Devon Restaurant Month has grown far more than we could have imagined and to have over 30 establishments participating is fantastic.” Jeff continues: “You don’t have to be a restaurant to be involved, this year we have a wonderful selection of events taking place celebrating many of the foods Devon is so famous for.”

Other Devon venues who have confirmed their involvement include The Arundell Arms, Boringdon Hall Hotel, Dolphin House Brazzerie, Cary Arms, Quicke's Farm Kitchen, Home Farm Café and River Cottage Canteen & Deli as well as many more. For a full list of participants and further information please visit www.devonrestaurantmonth.co.uk. You can also follow on Twitter @DevonRMonth and ‘like’ on Facebook.

Now in its fourth year, Devon Restaurant Month aims to put the county more firmly on the map for food tourism in the South West and beyond. To get involved in Devon Restaurant Month, contact Julie Hutchins on 07843 621 463 or email info@julesadvertisingandmarketing.co.uk.