Food & Drink in Barnstaple
If you’re a food fan then stopping for dinner in Barnstaple is a must. The town has a number of award-winning eateries offering everything from fine dining, casual meals, a bistro atmosphere, themed restaurants and gastro pubs as well as everything in between.
Fresh seafood
Barnstaple has some of the county’s best love Fish and Chip vendors and considering the freshness of the fish that is caught off the coast of North Devon, this is no real surprise. Whether you are looking for something to take away or a sit down meal, you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to sea food. Try every imaginable interpretation of fish and chips, from the traditional to the posh, or settle for something different, the possibilities are endless with the amount of fish and shellfish on offer.
Cuisine from around the world
If seafood isn’t to your taste, don’t worry, Barnstaple’s bustling high street has a wide range of restaurants and eateries offering cuisine from around the world, so whatever you are in the mood for, you won’t have too far to look. With everything from Italian to Indian to Chinese to Turkish and plenty more available as well as restaurants serving menus inspired from across the globe, everyone can find something to their taste.
Local food made by local people
Like most of the eateries in Devon, the establishments of Barnstaple are stocked with fresh, high quality local produce from across the west country. Menus are made up from home grown vegetables, west country reared meats, fresh sea food and of course, deserts made from the famous Devonshire cream, so make sure to ask for several dollops of ice cream, cream or custard with your pudding! While you will find familiar names and chain restaurants around the town, there are also an abundance of independent establishments that are owned, managed and staffed by Barnstaple locals. These independent restaurants, cafes and bistros prepare extensive menus of high quality, delicious food made up of ingredients from the area, so not only can you be sure that you are eating good quality food, but you’re also helping to reduce their carbon footprint too!
Fine dining with a difference
Barnstaple is the home of The Brend Hotels’ flagship property, the Imperial, along with a number of their other hotels all of which offer fine dining and informal menus open to hotel guests and to those visiting Barnstaple. Dining at the hotels’ restaurants is always a pleasure, not only are the main dining areas beautifully decorated and comfortable, but the food really speaks for itself. The restaurants often advertise themed menus at various times during the week including a roast on a Sunday that is incredibly popular with visitors and Barnstaple residents alike.
The Brend chains also offer a range of more casual dining options at their bistros and brasseries which are also on site at their hotels. These are more informal, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t get an exquisite meal!
Find out more about what is on offer in Barnstaple here.
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