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A Great Family Pub/Resturant A view that is not to be missed. We also have a full wine list and a fantastic variety of soft drinks.
(1959)

The Smugglers Inn is one of the only restaurants in the area that provide a full lunch and evening menu alongside our famous 'Farmers Feast Carvery' every day of the week. Situated in the beautiful town of Dawlish in Devon, you can expect to be surrounded by stunning panoramic views of the ocean and the surrounding countryside. We are also home to some of the best Real Ales and cider on the market including: Dartmoor Legend, Teignworthy Reel and our guest pump which changes on a regular basis. There is something for everyone.

04/11/2026

🎄✨ LOOK WHAT’S COMING UP AT THE SMUGGLERS THIS CHRISTMAS! 🎅🥂

Our cheeky little elf has been getting into the festive spirit, and we’ve got a fantastic line-up of events to keep you entertained right through to New Year’s Eve! 🎉

Whether you’re planning a works Christmas do, a festive get-together with friends, a family outing or just fancy a brilliant night out, there’s something for everyone at The Smugglers Inn! ❤️

🎄 Wreath Making Workshops – 26th & 28th November
🎷 Exeter Jazz Orchestra – 28th November
🎸 Harbour Live – 4th December (FREE!)
❓ Christmas Quiz Nights – Every Tuesday in December (FREE!)
🎤 Christmas Musical Bingo – 12th December
🔎 Christmas Murder Mystery – 18th December
🥂 Big Fat Quiz of the Year & Retro Disco – New Year’s Eve!

And of course, there’s plenty of delicious festive food, warming drinks and Christmas cheer to enjoy along the way! 🍷🍽️

✨ Gather your friends, round up your workmates or bring the family and make some festive memories with us!

🎟️ Find out more and book your tickets on our website’s Events page!

📍 The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish

03/11/2026

🧀🍃 NEW ON OUR WINTER MENU! 🍃🧀

Say hello to our delicious new Cauliflower Cheese & Spinach Lasagne! 😍

A comforting twist on a classic, packed with cauliflower, spinach and plenty of cheesy goodness. 🧀

Perfect comfort food for those chilly autumn and winter days! 🍂

Who’s giving this one a try? 👀

02/11/2026

🎷🎶 A SWINGING NIGHT OF LIVE JAZZ AT THE SMUGGLERS! 🎶🎷

Get ready for a fantastic evening of big band jazz as we welcome the brilliant Exeter Jazz Orchestra to The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish!

From the timeless sounds of Count Basie and Duke Ellington to swinging classics and soulful solos, expect an evening packed with incredible live music and infectious rhythms! 🎺🥁🎹

Whether you're a lifelong jazz lover or simply fancy something a little different for your Saturday night, this is one you won't want to miss!

📅 Saturday 28th November 2026
🕗 8pm
📍 The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish
🎟️ Tickets £7.50 per person + booking fee

Bring your friends, grab a drink and enjoy a brilliant night of live music from some of the region's finest jazz musicians! 🍷🎶

🎟️ Book your tickets now!
https://fixr.co/event/exeter-jazz-orchestra-at-the-smugglers-tickets-134043793

31/10/2026

🎆 WOW… WHAT A NIGHT! 🎆

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us at The Smugglers Inn tonight for our Halloween & Fireworks Night! 🎃❤️

We hope you all had as fantastic an evening as we did!

Our fireworks display lasted an incredible 13 and a half minutes, and what a show it was! 💥🎇

Here’s just a little 90-second snippet of tonight’s display for you to enjoy! 🎥

We also want to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped make tonight happen:

🎸 Harbour UK – for the brilliant live music and keeping everyone entertained!

🎃 Roberto Calamari – for being our fantastic Halloween host, entertaining everyone and running the fancy dress competitions!

🏰 Mane Events – for bringing along the inflatables and treats for the children!

☕ The Tiny Bean – for keeping everyone warm with lovely hot drinks!

👏 Our amazing Smugglers team – from the kitchen and bar to everyone working behind the scenes. Thank you for all your hard work, especially on such a busy night!

And a special thank you to everyone involved in the fireworks, security, fencing and shuttle bus for helping everything come together.

Most importantly, THANK YOU to everyone who came along and supported us! ❤️

We absolutely love putting on events like this, and seeing so many people enjoying themselves makes all the hard work worthwhile.

🎆 Until next year…! 🎆

30/10/2026

Now THAT’S what we call a proper carvery! 🤤🍖

Succulent, freshly carved roast beef, all your favourite trimmings and a generous helping of rich gravy to finish it off! 😍

Because let’s be honest… it’s all about the gravy! 🤎

Who’s joining us for a carvery at The Smugglers Inn? 🍽️

30/10/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT

Things are getting spooky at The Smugglers Inn! 🎃🎆
🎃 Gates open from 4 pm
🎶 Live music from Harbour from 6 pm, with sets before and after the fireworks
🎆 Spectacular 12+ minute firework display
🍔 Food available and bars open all evening
🏰 Inflatables for the kids
🧙 Fancy dress encouraged, with prizes for the best children’s and adults’ costumes

Tickets:
Adults £6 | Children £5 | Under 2s FREE

Tickets are available online in advance, with limited availability on the gate. Cash and card accepted.

Plus a shuttle bus will run from Dawlish Railway Station from 5 pm for £1 per person, each way. Please note that the main car park will close from 3 pm.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Book your tickets and get ready for a brilliant Halloween night at The Smugglers Inn! 🎃🎆

28/10/2026

Pull up a chair at The Smugglers Inn and leave the cooking to us.

28/10/2026

🎸🎆 LIVE MUSIC FROM HARBOUR THIS SATURDAY! 🎆🎸

We’re excited to welcome HARBOUR to The Smugglers Inn for our BIG Halloween & Fireworks Night this Saturday 31st October! 🎃

These four lads will be bringing the live music from approximately 6pm, getting everyone warmed up before our spectacular fireworks display at approximately 7pm! 💥

And the party doesn’t stop there… Harbour will be back on stage after the fireworks to keep the evening going! 🎶🍻

There’s plenty happening for the whole family, including fancy dress competitions, inflatables, delicious food and drinks, and lots more!

🎟️ Adults £6 | Children £5 | Under 2s FREE

🕓 Gates open at 4pm

🚌 Shuttle bus running from Dawlish Railway Station, 5pm–8.30pm.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE:
https://fixr.co/event/smugglers-halloween-fireworks-night-2026-tickets-61489883

Wrap up warm, bring your friends and family, and join us for a brilliant evening at The Smugglers Inn! 🎆🎃

27/10/2026

🎆🎃 ONLY A FEW DAYS TO GO! 🎃🎆

Our BIG Halloween & Fireworks Night is nearly here at The Smugglers Inn, Dawlish! 💥

Join us this Saturday 31st October for a fantastic evening of fireworks, live music and family fun!

🎆 Spectacular fireworks display at approximately 7pm

🎸 Live music from Harbour from 6pm and again after the fireworks

🎃 Halloween fancy dress competitions for children and adults, with prizes to be won!

🏰 Bouncy castle and inflatable slide from Mane Events (charged separately)

🍭 Candy floss, glow sticks and flashing novelties

☕ Hot chocolates and speciality coffees from The Tiny Bean

🍔 Delicious food and drinks from The Smugglers Inn

🎟 Adults £6 | Children £5 | Under 2s FREE

🕓 Gates open at 4pm

🚌 Shuttle bus running continuously from Dawlish Railway Station, 5pm–8.30pm (£1 each way).

🚗 No general public parking on site.

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE:

https://fixr.co/event/smugglers-halloween-fireworks-night-2026-tickets-61489883

Don’t miss one of our favourite nights of the year! Bring the family, wrap up warm and enjoy a brilliant evening with us! 🎆

26/10/2026

Comfort food weather calls for a table at The Smugglers Inn. 🤎

Address

27 Teignmouth Road
Dawlish
EX70

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 10pm
Tuesday	11am - 10pm
Wednesday	11am - 10pm
Thursday	11am - 10pm
Friday	8:30am - 10pm
Saturday	8:30am - 10pm
Sunday	8:30am - 10pm

Website

http://www.thesmugglersinn.net/

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