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Heanton Court — Bars in Barnstaple

Heanton Court

BarsBarnstaple, ENG

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(2,306 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1271 816547
A361, Braunton, Barnstaple EX31 4AX, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Heanton Court

Heanton Court is a pub in Barnstaple on the A361, set in an old stone manor house. The kitchen serves Belgian fries, and the chips arrive in a small plant pot. The menu also includes a Sunday roast and a Katsu bowl. The bar area is where guests order drinks, and they can eat there too. A log fire burns inside the pub in cold weather, and dogs are welcome. Families get two small swings and a large grassed area for children. The pub can be reached from the main road or directly from the Tarka Trail.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Has changing table(s)

Reviews

4.3/5
2,306 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention signature burger, sunday roast, log fire and estuary view terrace.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the burgers, with the signature burger praised in several reviews alongside fries, gherkins and onion rings, and one diner calling it the best he'd ever had. Close behind is the Sunday roast, described as piping hot with great portions, though another reviewer found the veg nearly raw and the roast potatoes awful while liking the meat, gravy and vegetarian wellington. The sea bass, a Katsu bowl and a steak on a Valentine's set menu also earn praise. One coeliac diner describes staff who checked how dishes were prepared and offered a gluten free roll and cheesecake. Reviewers also like the log fire, the terrace views over the estuary and plenty of free parking, with swings and grass for children. The main complaint is slowness at the bar: one reviewer describes a long wait for drinks, drinks served in hot glasses straight from the dishwasher, and a dessert for a child that took far longer to arrive, which led to a decision not to return. Another says the chip portions are small. Several others call the staff friendly and welcoming.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Absolutely lovely time had at Heanton Court. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Nia & Char both served us and were so welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food was really good quality and very tasty. We ate in the bar area which was lovely and cosy. A really lovely dining experience which unfortunately is rare nowadays.”
  • Google user
    “Lovely views across the estuary and lovely staff who were very friendly and offered service with a great smile. We sat out on the patio in the afternoon sun and lived the good life. The seating inside looked very comfortable and cosy and in winter they have a great fire. Loads of parking and so very convenient. Give it a go.”
  • Google user
    “Just had dinner at Heanton Court. My husband, myself and two teenagers (plus our puppy daucshund) We all throughly enjoyed our meals, my husband said it was the best burger he'd ever had! I had the Katsu bowl which was yummy 😋”
  • Google user
    “Really lovely building and view. Overall food was average at best. Came for a roast was disappointed. Most of the veg was undercooked basically not far off raw, the roast potatoes were awful but the meat and gravy was lovely. And the vegetarian wellington was great. Staff were friendly and service was quick.”
  • Google user
    “Fabulous Sunday Roast and Signature Burger this lunchtime. The food was piping hot and tasty and the portions were great! Beautiful to be sat outside under a parasol in such a beautiful location.”

Highlights

“Rustic-style pub in an old stone manor house, offering real ales and hearty seasonal fare.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Food at bar
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Food
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Highlights· 2
  • Great beer selection
  • Great wine list
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 4
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking
Family-friendly· 1
  • Has changing table(s)
Dining options· 2
  • Outside food allowed
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 3
  • Casual
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

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