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.

You'll find a range of hot and cold meals are available including soup, one pots, hot toasties or paninis, jacket potatoes and sandwiches. There are also morning pastries, cakes, bakes and scones for a cream tea on offer.

We bake all of our cakes and bakes on site and the menu changes with the seasons, so there's often something new to try.

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.

Can I bring my dog?

Assistance dogs only are allowed in the café, but there’s plenty of outdoor seating where 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.

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

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.