Smugglers Hotel, Brixham
Open fire grill and rooms at the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham
An independent, family-run hotel and restaurant a short stroll from Brixham Harbour. Fire-grilled food, a crackling log burner and 14 cosy rooms in a 17th-century building.
Walk-ins are welcome, but we highly recommend booking.
What guests say
Why guests love the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham
Fire cooking
Open fire grill restaurant in Brixham
Our custom grill is the soul of the kitchen. Every steak, every piece of fish and every seasonal special is cooked over glowing coals, which brings out the natural flavour of exceptional South West produce.
We use high-welfare, grass-fed meat from trusted South West farms. We’re also licensed to buy at Brixham Fish Market, so our fish comes straight from the local boats to our kitchen.
From the fire
Four things we do best at the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham
Steak
Grass-fed South West beef, hand cut in our kitchen then cooked over the open fire grill.
Brixham fish
Bass, turbot and hake bought at Brixham Fish Market, straight from the local fishing boats.
Scallops over fire
Seared over live flames until smoky and sweet. Look out for lobster and mussels on the specials.
Sunday lunch
Proper Sunday roasts served every Sunday from 12pm to 4pm, so book ahead.
Stay
Rooms at the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham
Fourteen individually styled single, twin, double and superior rooms. End the evening by the log burner, then wake up a short stroll from the harbour and the South West Coast Path.
Brixham & South Devon
Brixham from our doorstep
Colourful quays, working trawlers and clifftop walks all begin a few minutes from the hotel.
- The harbour. A short stroll down the hill to the quays, the shops and the fish market.
- Berry Head. Clifftop walks, sea views and wildlife on the South West Coast Path.
- Beaches and coves. Sandy bays and sheltered coves a short trip away.
- Day trips. Dartmouth, Torquay and Dartmoor are all within easy reach.
Our story
From Devon farm to Brixham fire
Our menu is a reflection of my fondest memories, the flavours that shaped my childhood and the farming that has been part of my life since school. I ran a butchery for 20 years too, so the meat has always mattered.
The Smugglers is run by owners Mark and Emily Bury, who spent 25 years as organic farmers and butchers in Devon. They also run our sister inn, the Dartmoor Inn at Merrivale. That’s why the meat on our grill matters so much to us. They also bring over 15 years of experience in Devon hospitality, plus a shared love of sailing that makes a hotel by Brixham Harbour the perfect fit.
The hotel and restaurant date back to the 17th century. The building was once home to the notorious smuggler Bob Elliot, who is said to have hidden his contraband in a cave at Berry Head. Legend has it the cave connects to the Laywell, a spring close to upper Brixham.
Events
Private events and Christmas at the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham
Staff parties, family gatherings and celebrations with friends are all welcome in our historic rooms. Our festive menu is now live. On New Year’s Eve, join us for a black-tie dinner and dance with five courses plus a DJ, for £120 per person.
Good to know
Planning your visit to the Smugglers Hotel, Brixham
Opening hours
Breakfast daily, 8am to 9.30am.
Lunch Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 2.30pm.
Sunday lunch, 12pm to 4pm.
Dinner Monday to Saturday, 6pm to 8.45pm.
Bar daily, 11am to 8pm.
Booking a table
Walk-ins are welcome, but we highly recommend booking. Reserve online in a minute. For larger parties, private dining or allergies, call 01803 853050 or email bookings@smugglershotel.com.
Getting here and parking
Find us on Church Hill East, Brixham TQ5 8HH. Park at Freshwater Quarry Car Park (long stay) on Blackball Lane. Our parking concierge buggy can collect you plus your bags, then drop you back when you leave, for a small additional charge.
Staying with us
Check-in is from 2pm. Check-out is by 11am. Reception is open daily from 8am to 9.30pm.
Gift vouchers
Give a fire-grilled meal or a stay by the sea. Email us the value you’d like and we’ll arrange it.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in our rooms. There is also a dog-friendly side of the bar and restaurant, so let us know you’re bringing your dog when you book.
The Smugglers’ Table
