Eating at Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl

National Trust food and beverage member of staff hands over a cup of coffee to a visitor at the counter — Visit the Devil's Punch Bowl café for hot drinks, lunches and cakes and bakes | © National Trust Images/John Miller

For a warm welcome and a hot drink, wholesome lunch or a tasty treat, the Punch Bowl Café is the perfect place to meet up with friends, or relax after a stroll around The Devil’s Punch Bowl.

Visiting the café

Open daily, from 9.30am - 4pm, The Punch Bowl Café is just a short step free level walk from the car park. Recently refurbished, it's a welcoming place to treat yourself to a post-walk light lunch or tasty treat, or meet up with friends. Don't forget to browse the selection of second-hand books found at the back of the café.

Sandwiches (hot or cold)
Morning pastries and sausage baps
Soups
Baked potatoes with a choice of toppings
Pies and pasties
Cakes and bakes
Barista range of hot drinks

The menu changes with the seasons so there's often something new to try. There are gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available.

Please note, there is a takeaway service only available 30 minutes before closing time.

Assistance dogs only

Assistance dogs only are allowed in the café, but there’s plenty of outdoor seating where dogs and their owners are welcome to sit and enjoy the view across the South Downs. Water bowls are available by the outdoor seating.

Bring your own reusable cup

While our take away drinks are served in compostable plant-based cups, if you buy a hot drink from our café or servery using your own reusable cup, we'll give you 25p off your drink.

Close up of a Victoria sponge cake — Treat yourself to a slice of homemade cake | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Eating with little ones

Children can choose their lunch from the kids' pick and mix selection and we also offer half portions of jacket potatoes. Highchairs are available if needed.

The Kiosk

The kiosk is open at weekends during the school holidays and serves:

Barista range of hot drinks
Scooping ice cream from Jude's
Cold drinks and a selection of snacks

Man sitting outside with two dogs, holding a takeaway cup of coffee — Enjoy a takeaway coffee with your four-legged friends | © National Trust/John Miller

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink served is prepared on site in our kitchen, using a wide range of ingredients. As a result, we can’t guarantee that any of our food and drink products are completely allergen free.

If you have an allergy or intolerance and would like ingredient information about the food and drink served, please ask the staff, who will be happy to help.

Always check when you visit

Visited before? We sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients. When you visit, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information for your favourite dish.

Thank you

Every cuppa or tasty treat you buy helps us to continue looking after places for everyone to enjoy.

Two women sitting opposite each other at a table, smiling, with cups of tea and a flapjack on the table — Meet up with friends in the café | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Second-hand books at the Devil's Punch Bowl

You can find a selection of second hand books in the café. All the proceeds go directly back to Hindhead Commons and the Devil's Punch Bowl to help with our vital conservation work. Donations of books are most welcome during the café opening hours.