Situated in the centre of the East Devon Historic Market town, which is famous for its pottery and lace making. The Honiton Wine Bar, a Free House, occupies one of the earliest dwelling houses, built just after the fire of 1765. Both its exterior and interior are quirky and individual with wooden beams, original exposed brick walls and real slate flooring.
The unique atmosphere of The Wine Bar helps to offer a real treat for the visitor to savour.
The Wine Bar menu, the style of which has changed little over the years, is something of an institution. Thankfully this has less to do with tradition and more to do with how reliably good the food is. King Prawns pan fried in Chilli, Lime & Ginger served with Mixed Leaves, Black Pudding grilled with Goats Cheese, Salmon & Dill Fishcakes, Belly Pork slow roasted with Crackling served with Rich Drambuie Sauce and Swordfish Steak with Ginger & Spring Onions are among the regulars on the menu, with specials that can change daily. We are currently using Devon Exmoor Beef and Free Range Eggs from East Hill.
With the option of lighter fare at lunchtime, such as Baguettes and with Coffee always available the Wine Bar does well at satisfying an assortment of customer requirements simultaneously.
Well worn wood tables and surroundings of old church pews offer cosy dining on the busiest evenings, which are common, along with the old photos of Honiton, and the interesting collection of antique maps. It’s hard not to feel comfortable here.
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