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Indulge in royal delights

Discover delicious dining in our Merchants Bistro which serves a tempting selection of light lunches and scrumptious dinners, why not delve into a traditional Sunday carvery in the historic & unique settings of Palm Court, or if you want to have a quick bit to eat our Kingsley Lounge is the perfect spot to stop and watch the world go by with views of The River Torridge. 

Book a table online or browse our menus and let us tempt you for a dining delight.  

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Non Festive Plated Roast at Merchants Bistro

Book a Sunday Carvery

Every Sunday | Carvery Only 
Lunch | 12pm - 2:30pm
Dinner | 5pm - 8pm

Carvery: £14.95
Carvery & Sweet: £21.45
Child Carvery: £9.50
Child Carvery & Sweet: £16.00
Applicable for children 3-12 years

Palm Court plays host to our popular Sunday carveries which offer a selection of two or three locally sourced meats, a tasty vegetarian option, a great range of freshly prepared vegetables, and potatoes cooked to perfection.

Dinner at Merchants Bistro Bideford

Book a table at Merchants Bistro

Monday - Saturday 
Lunch | 11:30am - 2pm 
Dinner | 6:15pm - 9pm 

Discover something delicious from our exciting Merchants-themed menu, whether you prefer traditional classics or something more adventurous, you are bound to find something to hook you in. 

Afternoon Tea at Merchants Bistro

Book a High Tea

Monday - Saturday | 10.00am - 6.00pm
From £19.50 per person
With Prosecco £24.50 per person 

Sit back, relax and enjoy tiers of treats - savoury and sweet served traditionally on tiered cake stands. Come together with family and friends, as we tempt your taste buds with an array of sweets and Devonshire scones. 

Royal Hotel Restaurant Dining Cream Tea and Cake

Book a Devon Cream Tea

Served Monday - Saturday| 10am - 6pm 
£9.50 per person

Looking for a lighter alternative to high tea? Try a cream tea instead. Enjoy one plain scone and one fruit scone, homemade Genoa fruit cake with almonds and cherries, West Country clotted cream, strawberry preserve, and a pot of English Breakfast tea or coffee (decaf available).

Christmas decorations in Merchants Bistro

Book a Festive Lunch

Monday - Saturday | 12pm - 2pm 
2 Courses | £23 per person
3 Courses | £29 per person 

The Christmas season is all about indulging in mouth-watering food, which is why our festive lunches are the perfect addition to your Christmas celebrations.

Festive Plated Roast at Merchants Bistro

Book a Festive Dinner

Monday - Saturday  | 6.15pm - 9pm 
3 Courses | £35 per person

Unwind and craft cherished moments during this festive season, enveloped in the charm of Merchants Bistro at The Royal Hotel.

Festive Afternoon Tea with prosecco

Book a Festive High Tea

Monday - Thursday | 10.00am - 6.00pm
Friday & Saturday | 10.00am- 3.00pm
£21.50 per person

With Christmas just around the corner, we’re all craving something a little extra special. 

Table shot of festive decorations in Palm Court

Book a Christmas Party Night

22nd November 2024 - 18th January 2025 
From £34 per person 

This Christmas, celebrate in style and have a night to remember with our Christmas Party Nights in Palm Court!

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