Location: Barnstaple
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England, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 Pub food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Barnstaple
Discover Restaurants offering the best Pub food in Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom. Barnstaple (/ˈbɑːrnstəbəl/ ( listen) or /ˈbɑːrnstəpəl/) is the main town of North Devon, England and possibly the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. It is a former river port, located at the lowest crossing point of the River Taw, flowing into the Bristol Channel.
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10. Windsor Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Windsor Arms has a function room which comprises of a Skittle Alley, Pool Table & Dart Boards which also allows for the catering of Parties, Functions, Weddings, Christenings & all other special occasions Outside Facilities are also available on request (
Reviewed By Becca R
We had a Sunday lunch here due to the excellent reviews and it was absolutely lovely! They managed to squeeze us in for a last minute booking as it is very popular. A warm welcome from ALL the staff and delicious home cooked lunch. I felt so relaxed that I didn't want to go home! Highly recommended, we will be making it a regular Sunday treat.Thank you for your review. We are so pleased it was âabsolutely lovely!âAnd that you said you â will be making it a regular Sunday treatâItâs lovely to have feedback from people that have come because of the reviews.
9. Pig on the Hill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1185 reviews
This beautiful family country pub set in an acre of land in the heart of North Devon countryside, offers a friendly meeting place to experience great food, fine wines, real ales and local ciders. Our two rosette kitchen wherever possible sources local pro
Reviewed By barrossa
Booked a table here for Sunday lunch with family and our five dogs.Accessed by a narrow road but plenty of parking and road not that busy. Worth the journey.Met and shown to our table. Staff nice and friendly, place lovely and clean.Food, I ordered the pork bits in chilli and ginger as my starter. The best starter I have had in many a year. Tempura prawns was the other starter ordered and was just as good, not that either of us shared much with the others.The main meals where good too, clean plates for everyone.My wife chose the sticky toffee pudding. I was allowed a spoonful and that too was really nice.Lovely restaurant, beautiful food and with good service. Will certainly return, even if it is just for the pork bits.Thank you all.Thank you so much for your wonderful 5* review, we are so delighted you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon for the pork bites & perhaps your own portion of sticky toffee pudding!! Best wishes Susan
8. Bull & Bear
Overall Ratings
4 based on 195 reviews
Barnstaple's Bull & Bear is a locally-owned bar and kitchen specialising in our own twist of classic American comfort food, craft beers, sport and much more!
Reviewed By Tryline
We stopped in for lunch, having been a few years ago. The food was amazing! Enormous portions that we couldnât finish.Staff were friendly and welcoming.Happy to recommend - check out their specials for different days!
7. The Jack Russell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By Henny52
We visited on a Saturday night without booking and were pleased that there was a table available. There are separate restaurant, bar and outside seating areas and it looks like the pub has been refurbished very recently. The menu is varied: pizzas, steaks, salads, fish, pub grub meals - something to suit everyone. The food is very well presented and we were both defeated by our pizzas. Very generous toppings and reasonably priced at about £10 each. The black pudding pizza is unusual and delicious!To sum up, nice ambience in a country pub location, polite and attentive staff, fabulous food and well priced. Cannot be faulted and we would definitely visit again.
6. Muddiford Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 547 reviews
We are a currently a bar only pub. With our kitchen unfortunately closed please keep an eye on our website and facebook page for any updates
Reviewed By Fishpig22
Stopped off for an impromptu Sunday lunch and very pleased we did. It was busy with lots of table pre-booked, but we had a seat in the bar and enjoyed a very tasty meal. Homemade leeks, broccoli and cauliflower in a rich cheese sauce, red cabbage, green beans and roasted parsnips/carrots, loads of roasties, generous slices of beef and homemade Yorkshire. Definitely worth a visit, especially as they served roast lunch 12-6 on a Sunday for those who have had a big brunch and want to eat big a little later later!
5. The Chichester Arms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 604 reviews
The Chichester Arms is a traditional 15th century thatched inn and has been the hub of village life in Bishops Tawton since 1880AD. Our idea of pub food is not fussy gastronomy; it's proper "Man food" prepared and cooked here at The Chichester Arms by mys
Reviewed By Stella J
Lovely pub in a lovely location. The staff were friendly and the meal was amazing. Portions were really big my husband couldn't finish his steak and ale pie! Worth a visit, value for money definatly worth a visit
4. Pyne arms
Overall Ratings
5 based on 391 reviews
Reviewed By Adrian W
Probably about 20 years since I last visited this pub and it's been transformed. The pub is characterful and cosy and our party of four were made very welcome. There is an extensive and tempting menu but we stuck with just main courses. Everyone was pleased with their choices - mussels, chicken curry, steak pie and for me the maple glazed pork tenderloin served with beautiful ham hock croquettes.It most certainly deserves its reputation for pub food way above the average.
3. The Castle Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 375 reviews
built in 1887 the castle inn has all the enchantment of a building of its time with it its large beer garden, separate dining room, and inviting bar, the castle inn will offer you a place to relax, unwind & enjoy the beautiful surroundings that North Devo
Reviewed By shewalk65
Had to pay a visit to Landkey this evening and decided to have a drink at The Castle. Lovely warm friendly pub, the beer was great so decided to have something to eat too. We were not disappointed great vegetarian options I had Penang Curry and my partner had Jackfruit Emchiladas both were delicious. Lovely friendly barman, landlady Sharon (Her husband is the chef) a great experience we will be back.
2. New Inn Public House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 504 reviews
You are closer than you think to wonderful home cooked food, great ales and fantastic company. Justin and Julia look forward to welcoming you to the friendliest of village free houses in rural Goodleigh, North Devon. We specialise in high quality home coo
Reviewed By CeliaM263
This is a great little pub with a terrific restaurant. It was a welcome relief on our travels to get away from the usual chips and peas based meals. There was an extensive, varied and innovative menu with entrees, mains and desserts.Everything sounded amazing so it was hard to choose.It was contemporary cuisine, but still hearty food. Its definitely the best pub food we have had in our 3 weeks of travel. Highly recommend The New Inn.
Where to eat British food in Barnstaple: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Pig on the Hill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1185 reviews
This beautiful family country pub set in an acre of land in the heart of North Devon countryside, offers a friendly meeting place to experience great food, fine wines, real ales and local ciders. Our two rosette kitchen wherever possible sources local pro
Reviewed By barrossa
Booked a table here for Sunday lunch with family and our five dogs.Accessed by a narrow road but plenty of parking and road not that busy. Worth the journey.Met and shown to our table. Staff nice and friendly, place lovely and clean.Food, I ordered the pork bits in chilli and ginger as my starter. The best starter I have had in many a year. Tempura prawns was the other starter ordered and was just as good, not that either of us shared much with the others.The main meals where good too, clean plates for everyone.My wife chose the sticky toffee pudding. I was allowed a spoonful and that too was really nice.Lovely restaurant, beautiful food and with good service. Will certainly return, even if it is just for the pork bits.Thank you all.Thank you so much for your wonderful 5* review, we are so delighted you enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon for the pork bites & perhaps your own portion of sticky toffee pudding!! Best wishes Susan
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