Buckfast Abbey
Member Overview
Free to enter, the historic monastery of Buckfast Abbey sits on the edge of Dartmoor and is home to a Roman Catholic community of Benedictine Monks. Visitors can enjoy lunches and cream teas and browse our shop for handmade goods, local food, gifts, books, and a selection of plants for sale, which can also be found throughout the spacious grounds.
Food & Drink at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey offers a rich range of places to eat, each with its own character, showcasing both local produce and items created by the monastic community.
The Grange Restaurant
The Grange Restaurant is open daily from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, serving a selection of meals, snacks and drinks in a relaxed setting overlooking the Abbey gardens. It offers a welcoming environment for visitors, families, and groups and provides a variety of freshly prepared on-site food options, including a delicious cream tea.
San Benedetto’s – Italian Dining at Buckfast Abbey
San Benedetto’s offers an Italian‑inspired menu including fresh pizzas, pasta dishes, Italian classics, desserts, gelato, and speciality coffees, along with an extensive selection of wines and liqueurs. From Caprese salad and antipasti sharing platters to tiramisu and artisan pizzas, the menu celebrates Mediterranean flavours with ingredients crafted around the Abbey’s own produce, such as Cloister Cheese and their unique Buckfast Hot Honey.
Abbot’s Café (Newly Opened 2026)
Buckfast Abbey’s newest café—The Abbot’s Café—offers a modern, peaceful space for visitors to enjoy light lunches, coffee, homemade cakes and refreshments, with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Farm Shop & Monastic Produce (Monks’ Kitchen Range)
The Abbey’s home‑produced food range, sold in the on‑site Gift Shop, highlights centuries of Benedictine tradition and the monks’ commitment to craft, quality and hospitality.
The Monks’ Kitchen collection is crafted using ingredients grown or made on the Abbey grounds. This includes:
- Monks’ Nectar Ale – brewed under monastic oversight
- Cloister Cheese & Chapter House Cheese – artisanal cheeses made with care by Father Gregory at Sharpham Cheese.
- Seasonal Preserves – including jams produced using fruit from the Abbey estate
These products reflect the Benedictine ethos of work, prayer, and hospitality, and each item carries the character and heritage of the Abbey. All products are currently sold on-site, with plans to offer online sales in the near future.
Accommodation at Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey provides a range of accommodation options suitable for leisure, business travellers, groups and conference delegates:
Northgate House Hotel- A 33‑bedroom hotel located on the Abbey grounds, offering: Contemporary, comfortable rooms
- A restaurant showcasing local produce, Bar and terrace with stunning garden views and also Dog‑friendly
Self‑Catering Accommodation
Ideal for families and groups, offering flexible stays within the Abbey grounds.
Conference Centre
The Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre is a modern, fully equipped venue suitable for business events, training, conferences and corporate dining. Key features include:
Flexible Meeting Spaces
- 7 meeting rooms for 4–130 delegates
- Newly refurbished Schiller Hall with mezzanine and terrace with a light‑filled atrium and multiple breakout spaces
High‑Quality Catering -All food is prepared daily by on‑site chefs using fresh ingredients — even the biscuits for coffee breaks are baked in-house.
On‑Site Accommodation for Delegates
Residential conference options are available at Northgate House Hotel (32–33 bedrooms) and Grangehurst House for group stays
Facilities & Extras
- Free parking
- Latest audiovisual equipment
- Beautiful views over the River Dart, Abbey Church and landscaped gardens
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