Hamiltons

Head up to Babbacombe and you'll find Hamiltons tucked away on the Downs—a proper locals' spot that takes its food seriously without making a fuss about it. The cooking here is straightforward and well-executed, the kind of place where they know their regulars by name and actually care about what lands on your plate. You'll get honest flavours, reliable service, and a neighbourhood feel that's become increasingly rare along this stretch of coast. It's the sort of restaurant that makes you glad you ventured away from the seafront.