Relax in our Devon Restaurant in Newton Abbot

The Lighterman’s Devon restaurant at The Passage House Hotel in Newton Abbot provides a relaxed venue for any dining party, family gathering or evening meal. The restaurant serves dinner every evening from 7pm to 9:30pm and Sunday lunch from 12noon, our Devon menu is based around using fresh, seasonal, Devon produce.

History of the Lighterman’s Restaurant in Devon

From the end of the 18th century through to the early 20th century, the river was a hive of activity with the barges carrying granite from the quarries of Dartmoor which was used in the construction of many of London's famous buildings including London Bridge. China clay was also transported, which was mined locally. These barges were manned by the Lightermen. The ruins of their cottages can still be seen on the along the banks of the South Devon River just up from the Inn.

To see our Devon restaurant menu, please click here.