The Horse and Groom, Barnstaple
The Horse and Groom is a pub at 41 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1SE. The Horse and Groom's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon council on 27 November 2019.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 6 years ago - Address
- 41 Boutport Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1SE - Council
- North Devon
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Horse and Groom’s food hygiene rating
The Horse and Groom's rating is 6 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Horse and Groom's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Horse and Groom
- 5Bar Lush40 m
- 5Lush Bar and Restaurant80 m
- 5The Panniers80 m
- 5The Corner House120 m
- 5Royal Exchange170 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Royal Exchange170 m
All 36 pubs and bars in Barnstaple
Questions about The Horse and Groom
What is the food hygiene rating at The Horse and Groom?
The Horse and Groom's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon council on 27 November 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Horse and Groom?
The Horse and Groom is at 41 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1SE, in Barnstaple. North Devon council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Bar Lush, about 40 m away.
What pubs are near The Horse and Groom?
The closest pubs and bars to The Horse and Groom are Bar Lush (40 m), Lush Bar and Restaurant (80 m) and The Panniers (80 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Horse and Groom's hygiene rating up to date?
The Horse and Groom's rating is 6 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Horse and Groom on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, North Devon council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.