Cafe Drogo Castle - Exeter

Café Drogo Castle is a charming coffee shop located in the historic Castle Drogo, in Drewsteignton, Exeter EX6 6PB, United Kingdom. The café can be reached by phone at 1647433306 and further information can be found on their website: nationaltrust.org.uk.

Specialties and Points of Interest

As a coffee shop, Café Drogo Castle specializes in providing a wide variety of coffee and tea options. They also offer a selection of small plates, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dessert options. The café is wheelchair-accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Additionally, they offer outdoor seating, on-site services, dine-in, and delivery options. High chairs and a kids' menu are available, making it a great option for families. Paid parking is available in a parking lot.

Location and Recommendations

Café Drogo Castle is located in the historic Castle Drogo, which is well worth a visit. The castle and gardens are beautifully maintained, and the best time to visit is around spring and summer to truly appreciate nature. The café is a great option for those looking for a casual dining experience, whether alone or in groups. They accept reservations and credit cards, and are wheelchair-accessible.

Customer Reviews

Café Drogo Castle has received 171 reviews on Google My Business, with an average opinion of 4.5/5. Customers have praised the café for its beautiful location, friendly service, and delicious food and drink options. Many have commented on the lovely garden and the historic castle, making it a must-visit destination in the South West.

Recommendation

For those looking for a unique and charming dining experience, Café Drogo Castle is highly recommended. With its historic location, delicious food and drink options, and wheelchair-accessible facilities, it is a great option for individuals, families, and groups. Be sure to check out their website for more information and to make a reservation.

👍 Reviews of Cafe Drogo Castle

Kay Timbol

5/5

One of my fave National Trust place in South West! I have been here twice and they have renovated the Castle beautifully. The garden was lovely and well looked after. Best time to visit around spring and summer time to really appreciate nature.🔆

Al Hodgson

5/5

It's more a stately home than an actual castle but never-ending it's a very interesting place with endless walking trails. These trails go past the most magnificent views of local valleys and down to the river. There are trails that go to Fingles pub/bridge a picturesque area with tables rite to the edge of the water. We enjoyed watching someone fly fishing near the bridge. There's also a power generator on the river..one of the first in Britain and provides power to the castle. We've done 2 walks,the last one culminating at the cafe for tea and cake. This cafe was spotless and serviced by friendly happy people. There's outside seating available as well. The food was very good and welcome after a few hours of hiking. Restrooms were clean and whlchair accessable. There is a store nx door and noted many books of interest. The biggest attraction for us was the views . Funny to review a coffee shop by its local views but that's it's biggest attraction by far.

Paul Bland

3/5

Lovely place beautiful gardens but the roads leading to it are total nightmare therefore we won't be visiting again

Carole Daw

5/5

Gotta love a national trust day out !
We have been before but learned more again about the place with the lovely interesting volunteers that are dotted around the castle. The castle itself is beautiful and easy walk from the car park through the cafe /entrance and lovely views along the way (about 10min walk) we sat in the stunningly kept gardens after under a tree canopy for shade. Lovely few hours out ended with coffee and delicious cake !

Nicholas Hammett

5/5

The castle looks a bit unusual as it's the newest in the UK built in the 1930s. Amazing seeing all the ways things were done when it was in use. It was fitted with among other things an internal switch board for changing calls. Never seen one in real life! The castle itself isn't huge but really interesting. Recommend.

Martin Brown (Martystagram)

4/5

Queued and then both assistants got busy and just took ages with people showing no awareness of others around them. Chop chop.
Parking is £7.50 for more than 2 hours and you need just over 2 hours for the local hiking. Somewhat annoying when I later found that parking at Fingle Bridge would be free. Live and learn.
The Castle Drogo tea shop is very good.

Rich Dunnett

5/5

Lovely place to break our journey to Cornwall, so much nicer than motorway services. dog friendly outside seating.
Have been round Castle on previous visits which is a fantastic ‘modern’ castle. Well worth visit if you have a few hours.

Pat Heeley

4/5

Most of the time call to Castle Drogo when we are on holiday in Devon, Views are lovely well maintained gardens, the Castle it self has had a lot of money spent on it.Just doesn't seem to have the atmosphere like the old castles.The shop and cafe are great, lovely and clean.Staff really friendly.