Welcome to the award-winning Guardhouse Cafe.
We offer superb, locally-sourced food and drink in one of the South Coast’s most stunning locations, Berry Head Nature Reserve, with panoramic views over the South Devon Coastline.
Only a short walk from the car park, our cafe is normally open daily from 9am to 4pm for coffee, tea, drinks, breakfast, snacks and lunch and is fully licensed.
CHRISTMAS 2023 OPENING HOURS
Dec 24th: Open 9 – 3
Dec 25th & 26th: CLOSED
Dec 27th – 30th: Open 9 – 4
Dec 31st: Open 9 – 3
Jan 1st: Open 10-4
From Jan 2nd 2024 we return to our regular hours, open daily from 9 until 4.
FOOD AND DRINK
We combine traditional cafe favourites for adults and kids with seasonal, local and adventurous specials.
We are used to dealing with all kinds of dietary needs. From coeliac to vegan diets please just ask us when we are taking your order – options should be available for everyone
SUSTAINABILITY
Here at the Guardhouse we are aware of the challenges that our environment faces, and we are optimistic about human ability to overcome these.
Our small cafe sits in a national nature reserve, surrounded by the sea, with rare wildlife on view every single day. We want to play our part, and ask you to help us, to protect these beautiful surroundings.
EVENTS
We love to host evening events at the Guardhouse – from quiz nights to themed restaurant evenings, to live music.
The cafe is also available for private hire.
Out and About
Berry Head is a National Nature Reserve. This stunning headland, with its iconic lighthouse and Napoleonic fort, is surrounded by water on three sides and offers exceptional views across Torbay and beyond. It is Torbay’s most designated heritage site being a Special Area of Conservation, National Nature Reserve, Site of Special Scientific Interest and Scheduled Ancient Monument to name only four!
LET’S STAY IN TOUCH!
We love to engage on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and we also send out a newsletter now and then to those who sign up to our mailing list.
The great mince pie bake 2023 has begun!
Many thanks to the Orchard Forest School for supplying apples for the mincemeat - one of the many examples of ways in which this amazing charity sustainably supports the community. We are big fans of all you do! ... See MoreSee Less
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This Winter Solstice (Dec 21) we’ll be opening a bit earlier for those who want to catch the sunrise on Berry Head! The sunrise is due to be at 8:12am and we will be open at 8:30! 🌅 We hope to see you there!
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Marcus Tanton LJ was talking about seeing the sunrise yesterday
I wish!
Verity Hyde we did the summer May as well add in the winter too 😉 xx
Sara Green
Helen Staples
Trudi Hartwell
Heather Perriam
21st is the shortest day, but the winter solstice is on the 22nd!
I wish I could .. I got married on the winter solstice at Berryhead. Unfortunately I will be busy that day x
Wonderful ThankYOU. This year the solstice is Fri, 22 Dec 2023, 3:27 am
Michael Roche
Jaime Cook!!
Glenn Slater
Rita Cripps
Mike Smith
Georgina Patterson
Neil Pearce
Linda Weeks Elizabeth Saxby
Jack Paget ?
Alison McMahon ?
Chloe Codd Alisha Codd
Estelle Stanley shall we?
Nancy Day want to go to this? Xx
Wendy Rasmussen Stuart Reynolds Michael Barrett up for it?
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Our Seafood Chowder is back for the chilly season! The perfect way to warm up after a stroll on Berry head - served with choice of white or brown bread and butter.
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Thomas Whitehead
It was delicious !
Just some of the beautiful views and sights we’ve had from outside the cafe this week! 🌅 ... See MoreSee Less
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CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
This year we will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day to give all our team a well-deserved rest.
Dec 24th: Open 9-3
Dec 25th & 26th: CLOSED
Dec 27th – 30th: Open 9-4
Dec 31st : Open 9-3
Jan 1st: Open 10-4
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HAPPY Xmas to you all ❤❤❤
Becky Whitehouse for your new year trip x