Sea bass on a bed of vegetables with creamy sauce

Enjoy the Best

WITH OUR TRADITIONAL SILVER SERVICE

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Traditional Silver Service

Wine & Dine

Guests dining at the Royal York & Faulkner Hotel can enjoy the timeless charm of traditional silver service, offering a blend of classic style and attentive hospitality. Our restaurant features a varied menu with a range of dishes, from British favourites to modern seasonal creations, all made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you’re starting the day with a leisurely breakfast, enjoying a relaxed lunch, or indulging in dinner, our seasonal menu has something for every taste.

Overlooking the beautiful coastline of Sidmouth’s Esplanade and Lyme Bay, you can unwind and enjoy a meal in a setting that reflects the charm of the surrounding landscape. Dining at the Royal York & Faulkner Hotel combines delicious food, warm service, and a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring every meal is an experience to savour.

Table of two with white table cloth in the window of the hotel with cloth napkins

Restaurant

With views across the sea and Sidmouth's Esplanade, our restaurant offers a relaxed and welcoming place to enjoy freshly prepared food. Inside, simple table settings with white linen and polished cutlery create a comfortable space for any meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Our friendly team is here to make sure you feel at ease, offering attentive service without being intrusive. The menu features seasonal ingredients from Devon and the surrounding area, with dishes prepared to let the flavours shine.

As you sit down to eat, the coastal views of Lyme Bay provide a peaceful backdrop, making every visit an enjoyable experience. With good food, a warm atmosphere, and thoughtful service, dining here is about simple pleasures done well.

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Faulkner Bar

Our Faulkner Lounge Bar offers a relaxed and comfortable space to unwind. Recently refurbished, it’s a great spot to enjoy a drink after a day exploring Sidmouth or simply to sit back and take in the views across the bay.

Whether you’re in the mood for a glass of wine, a refreshing beer, or a freshly brewed coffee, our bar provides a welcoming setting to relax and enjoy some time out. With its casual atmosphere and coastal views, it’s the perfect place to pause and take in the surroundings at your own pace.

Blinis Cafe Bar - Royal York & Faulkener

Blinis Café Bar

The stylish and contemporary Blinis Café-Bar, popular with both hotel guests and locals alike, is situated on the lower ground floor.

Open throughout the day, Blinis serves excellent coffee and homemade cakes; delicious lunchtime daily specials, snacks and salads; and has an excellent choice of wines, beers and spirits.

  "An oasis of hospitality"

“An oasis of hospitality amongst increasingly predictable, formulaic corporate offerings”

  "Ritz eat your heart out"

“Timeless class and elegance – Ritz eat your heart out. Professional and helpful staff and a wonderful stay”

  "Thank you for continuing to make our visits special"

“Our family have been visiting this hotel since the 1960s and this visit marks the fourth generation! Thank you for continuing to make our visits special”

  "Please don’t change anything”

“A wonderful stay yet again! Please don’t change anything”

  “Marvelous hotel"

“Marvelous hotel, nothing too much trouble for staff, food was superb. Can’t wait to come again!”

  "It was again excellent"

“Because of previous excellent holidays, we returned with our family to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It was again excellent and the staff so helpful – thankyou”

  "Attention to Detail"

"We like the attention to detail. The crisp laundered table ware. The clean cutlery and table settings. Friendly atmosphere."

  "Lovely Friendly Hotel"

"Lovely friendly hotel. All your staff have this message. Very efficient staff. You've got it right!"

  "Hotel is ideally situated"

"Hotel is ideally situated to explore Sidmouth & surrounding areas. Great short break, excellent value."

  "Good Old Fashioned Style"

"Staff are unfailingly helpful, friendly good old fashioned service in traditional style but up to date where necessary."

  "Enjoyable Stay"

"It was so lovely to stay in a hotel where the quality and service looks back to an era when it was commonplace. A very enjoyable stay!"

  "Annual Visit"

"We love our annual visit here and would come more often if we could. Everything runs smoothly and nothing is too much trouble."

  "Gem of a hotel"

"We are so pleased to have discovered this gem of a hotel our stay was wonderful; staff could'nt do enough to ensure our stay went well."

  "Relaxed Atmosphere"

"Lovely relaxed atmophere, plenty of space and elegent charm - particulaly our room and the coffee lounge."

  "Personal Touch"

"Personal touch and attention to detail very much appreciated. Cuisine excellent."

  "Important that basics ever change"

"It is always a delight to return, especially since the important basics never change. Thank you."

  "Value for Money"

"I have stayed at many hotels in Sidmouth over the last 30 years, and the Royal York & Faulkner is by far the best value for money. I shall definitely be back next year."

  "Surpassed Expectation"

"It surpassed our expectations and we will be coming back to you again and again. Thank you see you soon."