The Stags Head, Barnstaple
The Stags Head is a pub at 28 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BX. The Stags Head's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon council on 21 October 2014.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 11 years ago - Address
- 28 Bear Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7BX - Council
- North Devon
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Stags Head’s food hygiene rating
The Stags Head's rating is 11 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 Stags Head'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 Stags Head
- 5Ebberley Arms30 m
- 5The Panniers180 m
- 5The Corner House200 m
- 5The Horse and Groom210 m
- 5Bar Lush220 m
- 5Royal Exchange240 m
All 36 pubs and bars in Barnstaple
Questions about The Stags Head
What is the food hygiene rating at The Stags Head?
The Stags Head's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon council on 21 October 2014. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Stags Head?
The Stags Head is at 28 Bear Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7BX, in Barnstaple. North Devon council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Ebberley Arms, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near The Stags Head?
The closest pubs and bars to The Stags Head are Ebberley Arms (30 m), The Panniers (180 m) and The Corner House (200 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Stags Head's hygiene rating up to date?
The Stags Head's rating is 11 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 Stags Head 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.