Dining Trains at the South Devon Railway

In 1879, the first Restaurant Car was introduced in the UK, turning on-train dining into an experience to cherish.

Relive those charming days and step aboard our 1950s Restaurant Car, where a scenic steam train journey is paired with delightful local cuisine. Our skilled caterers create exquisite culinary delights, served directly to your table as you relax and enjoy the train’s leisurely journey through the stunning Dart Valley. Savour each dish while taking in the ever-changing views of this beautiful riverside landscape.

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Afternoon Tea

A traditional Afternoon Tea will be served at your seat on the 15.45 train from Buckfastleigh. The train will return at 17.00 and the experience will end at 17.15.

A selection of sandwiches, savouries and cakes are made using fresh local ingredients. Certain special dietary requirements can be catered for if specified at the time of booking.

The Experience lasts for one and a half hours and is the ideal way to indulge in traditional West Country delicacies whilst enjoying the beautiful Devon scenery.
Tickets on board the South Devon Limited Restaurant Car for Afternoon Tea are £52.95 per person. This includes your train fare, first class supplement, all courses of your meal, and unlimited travel on other public SDR services for the whole day of your visit. Drinks are available to purchase from the at-seat bar service.

Afternoon Tea takes place on selected Sundays between March and November.

Afternoon Tea Menu
(Vegan | Vegetarian |Gluten-Free)

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Ploughman’s Lunch

Join us for a wonderful Ploughman’s Lunch served at your seat on the 12.10 train from Buckfastleigh. The train will return at 13.30 and the experience will end at 14.00.

The finest homemade treats and local produce, some of which has been sourced from the Dart Valley, will be served in the vintage setting of our 1950s Restaurant Car. A freshly made dessert will finish off your culinary journey.
The Experience lasts for up to two hours and is the ideal way to indulge in traditional West Country delicacies whilst enjoying the beautiful Devon scenery.

Tickets on board the South Devon Limited Restaurant Car for a Ploughman’s Lunch are £52.95 per person. This includes your train fare, first class supplement, all courses of your meal, and unlimited travel on other public SDR services for the whole day of your visit. Drinks are available to purchase from the at-seat bar service.
Ploughman’s Lunch takes place on selected dates.

Ploughman’s Lunch Menu
Ploughman’s Vegetarian Lunch Menu

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Sunday Lunch

A three course Sunday Lunch will be served at your seat on the 12.10 train from Buckfastleigh. The train will return at 13.30 and the experience will end at 14.00.

A menu of the freshest local ingredients provides gluten free and vegan options. Menu choices are selected at the time of booking.

The Experience lasts for up to two hours and is the ideal way to indulge in traditional West Country delicacies whilst enjoying the beautiful Devon scenery.

Tickets on board the South Devon Limited Restaurant Car for a Sunday Lunch are £64.95 per person. This includes your train fare, first class supplement, all courses of your meal, and unlimited travel on other public SDR services for the whole day of your visit. Drinks are available to purchase from the at-seat bar service.

Sunday Lunch takes place on selected Sundays from May to July and September to November.

Sunday Lunch Menu

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