The First & Last Bistro, nestled in the heart of Devon's South Hams, promises a delightful culinary escape. Renowned for its exceptional service and inviting atmosphere, patrons often rave about the charm and warmth of this family-run establishment. Simon Waring encapsulates the essence, sharing his fondness after five years of visits, praising owners Andrew and Sue for their superb management. Guests are consistently impressed by the diverse menu, where dishes tantalize the senses. Wendy Bell highlights the challenge of choosing from a plethora of appealing options, ultimately expressing satisfaction with her selections. Vicky Tippett recommends the exquisite rump of lamb and decadent desserts, emphasizing that the friendly staff enhance the dining experience. Dink's review showcases the bistro's clever blend of quaintness and elegance, with visually stunning dishes that taste as good as they look. The locally sourced ingredients shine through, with options like deep-fried Brie and classic fish and chips pleasing diners' palates. Ali Abolesad shares a brief but positive encounter, noting the welcoming vibe even just for coffee. In summary, The First & Last Bistro isn't just a meal; it’s a memorable experience, perfectly blending quality food, attentive service, and the comforting characteristics of a local gem. A must-visit for those looking to indulge in a remarkable dining experience!
Amenities and More
Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fireplace
Great beer selection
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Healthy options
Spirits
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Reservations required
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For The First & Last Bistro
Simon Waring
May 30,2025
A real english rose dining out in the heart of Devons South Hams... My wife & I Have always enjoyed our many visits over the last 5 years, superbly run Bistro by Andrew, Sue & staff, looking forward to seeing you all again in 2024
Wendy Bell
May 20,2025
Exceptionally good food & service. Struggled to choose what to have as so many of the dishes were appealing, but I was very happy with my choices.
Vicky Tippett
May 6,2025
We loved our evening. Tasty starters, my prawn salad was delicious, tasty and light which was perfect for me. Divine mains, highly recommend the rump of lamb. My partner devoured his Beef fillet. Also delicious desserts, with a Bailey's to accompany it. Service was perfect with friendly helpful members of the team. Reasonably priced too! can't wait to come back for the Christmas menu. 100% recommended.
Dink
May 2,2025
First time here for me and it won’t be the last! A top class dining experience with a nice cosy family run business feel. A quaint country pub from the outside, surprisingly fancy on the inside. Crisp white table cloths and real napkins, polite helpful staff, that make you feel special. Nice decor with a few quirky hidden details The food was visually tasty, as well as being delicious. The portions are perfectly sized to fill your belly, locally sourced and prepared with care. For starters I had the deep fried Brie (as always! ) hubby had the mushrooms with a Stilton sauce, which he said was the best he had tasted. For main he had the fish and chips, with peas. Which in his words didn’t look enough to fill him up but actually he could only just finish (he has a grand appetite hehe) I had the liver and bacon with new potatoes and seasonal veg. So so tasty! Would recommend it all! No room for pudding this time.... Had a couple of bottled beers each instead. Total came to around 70 which we thought was Just about right for a belated Valentine’s Day treat. Looking forward to next time.
Ali Abolesad
Apr 23,2025
So poped in today ( after they finished the Sunday roast ) and they were so friendly. I Just had a coffee, but the service and atmosphere absolutely brilliant. Will be back to sample the food very soon.
Jenny Periton
Apr 18,2025
As a coeliac the First and Last is fantastic. So much choice and lovely food , well presented and so tasty. Staff were friendly and happy . Will definitely be back .
lynsey
Feb 24,2025
Lovely local and independent restaurant! We managed to get a table at short notice with our dog (they are dog friendly!) We both had fish dishes and they were delicious and fresh. The service was fantastic, really friendly staff. Would definitely recommend if you’re staying locally
Elizabeth Hodgson
Feb 16,2025
Absolutely everything about dining here was wonderful. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere, friendly and considerate service. First class. We'll be back!
Reviews For The First & Last Bistro