With its stone exterior stretching over three stories and its quaint leaded windows, Maiden Arch is one of the most recognisable buildings in Barnstaple. The listed building is on Maiden Street – so called because of the maidens who used to frequent the area on the lookout for sailors – and on the ground floor is a welcoming bar area with a spiral staircase leading up to the impressive dining room with its timber beams and high vaulted ceilings. Chef-patron Robert Bryant first donned his chef whites at the tender age of 16 and learned his trade in kitchens across Europe and the US. His Modern British menus change with the seasons but are always built around the best suppliers and produce, locally sourced where possible. Two menus are available: The Exmoor Menu at lunchtimes Thursday to Saturday and on Wednesday evenings and the Signature Menu on Thursday to Saturday evenings. Allergies can be catered for with notice. Maiden Arch also has an extensive wine list and the bar is stocked with premium spirits, beers and soft drinks. Recommended in the Michelin guide.
Mon | closed | |
Tue | closed | |
Wed | 18:15 - 23:00 | — |
Thu | 12:30 - 13:00 | 18:15 - 23:00 |
Fri | 12:30 - 13:00 | 18:15 - 23:00 |
Sat | 12:30 - 13:00 | 18:15 - 23:00 |
Sun | closed |
Main dining room capacity | 12 |
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Booking policy | Reservations only |
Max group booking size | 12 |
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) | £50 |
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) | £80 |
House wine price | £36 |
Wines available | 32 |
Alcohol license | Fully licensed |
Vegetarian catering | Vegetarian food cooked by request only |
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Vegan catering | No Vegan Food |
Halal catering | No Halal Food |
Wheat/Gluten catering | Wheat / Gluten Free food cooked by request only |
Wifi | Free |
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Payment by credit card | Yes |
Payment by debit card | Yes |
Drink without food | Yes |
Separate bar with seating | Yes |
Outside catering services | Yes |