England, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 Pub food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Barnstaple

June 30, 2020 Matilde Konrad

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

55 Bradiford, Barnstaple EX31 4AD England Bar, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Table Service [email protected] +44 1271 343583 http://www.windsorarms.co.uk
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4 based on 55 reviews

Windsor Arms

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 “absolutely lovely!”And that you said you “ will be making it a regular Sunday treat”It’s lovely to have feedback from people that have come because of the reviews.

9. Pig on the Hill

Pusehill Nr Bideford, Westward Ho, Bideford EX39 5AH England Bar, British, Pub Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Private Dining, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Masterca [email protected] +44 1237 459222 http://www.pigonthehillwestwardho.co.uk/
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4 based on 1185 reviews

Pig on the Hill

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

128 Boutport Street, Barnstaple EX31 1TD England American, Bar, Pub Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Free Wifi [email protected] +44 1271 323238 http://www.ilovebullandbear.com
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4 based on 195 reviews

Bull & Bear

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 couldn’t finish.Staff were friendly and welcoming.Happy to recommend - check out their specials for different days!

7. The Jack Russell

Swimbridge, Barnstaple EX32 0PN England Bar, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +44 1271 830366 http://www.thejackrussell.com
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4 based on 125 reviews

The Jack Russell

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

Main Street, Muddiford, Barnstaple EX31 4EY England Bar, British, Pub Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Validated Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1271 850394 http://www.themuddifordinn.co.uk/
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4 based on 547 reviews

Muddiford Inn

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

East Street The Square, Bishop's Tawton, Barnstaple EX32 0DQ England Steakhouse, Seafood, European, British, Pub Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accep [email protected] +44 1271 343945 http://thechichesterarms.co.uk
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4 based on 604 reviews

The Chichester Arms

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

East Down, Barnstaple EX31 4LX England Bar, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1271 850055 http://pynearms.co.uk
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5 based on 391 reviews

Pyne arms

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.

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3. The Castle Inn

Blakeshill Road Landkey, Barnstaple EX32 0NF England Bar, British, Pub, Grill Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, [email protected] +44 1271 830438 http://www.ilovethecastle.com/
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4 based on 375 reviews

The Castle Inn

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.

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2. New Inn Public House

Goodleigh Road Goodleigh, Barnstaple EX32 7LX England Bar, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Reservations, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Ca [email protected] +44 1271 342488 http://www.thenewinnatgoodleigh.co.uk
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5 based on 504 reviews

New Inn Public House

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.

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1. Pig on the Hill

Pusehill Nr Bideford, Westward Ho, Bideford EX39 5AH England Bar, British, Pub Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Private Dining, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Masterca [email protected] +44 1237 459222 http://www.pigonthehillwestwardho.co.uk/
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4 based on 1185 reviews

Pig on the Hill

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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