I was a guest at Venus Cafe at Blackpool Sands near Dartmouth. The location is stunning. The privately owned beach is immaculate and the rather grey sky revealed some sunshine and blue sky. The beach has been in the same family for 400 years and is a wonderful place.
The food was plentiful and great tasting. There was a huge emphasis on locally-caught fish, shellfish plus some delicious Eversfield steak too. The owner, Michael, really respects the environment and has more than a vested interest in the whole venture - his wife owns the beach. The magnificent beach. Dogs are allowed on the beach from 1 November until late March.
The John Dory was served 'en papillote' and was very tasty. I loved the delicately seasoned crab crostini and the crab bisque for starters. The sticky toffee pudding was also delicious.
The beach is golden, the sea is blue and the red cliffs are covered in trees and vegetation. It is a great place to walk, laze, do water sports (surfing, sea kayaking, swimming...)
or eat....
The inside of the cafe at Blackpool Sands cafe is relaxed and large and has great views of the beach through the huge windows and doors. This place is licensed for weddings - that would be incredible. What a wonderful venue to get married: plenty of parking, space inside and outside, great food, and that view!
The John Dory was served 'en papillote' and was very tasty. I loved the delicately seasoned crab crostini and the crab bisque for starters. The sticky toffee pudding was also delicious.
Venus also has takeaways scattered around the South Devon coast: Bigbury-on-Sea, East Portlemouth, Tolcarne and Watergate Bay in Cornwall. There is also a Venus cafe at Dartington. They are a 'small, local' chain that I thoroughly recommend.
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