The Union Inn, Barnstaple
The Union Inn is a pub at 44 Princess Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7EU. The Union Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon council on 12 March 2010.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 16 years ago - Address
- 44 Princess Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX32 7EU - Council
- North Devon
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Union Inn’s food hygiene rating
The Union Inn's rating is 16 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 Union Inn'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 Union Inn
- 5The Stags Head310 m
- 5Ebberley Arms330 m
- 5Royal Exchange390 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Royal Exchange390 m
- 5The Corner House390 m
- 5The Panniers410 m
All 36 pubs and bars in Barnstaple
Questions about The Union Inn
What is the food hygiene rating at The Union Inn?
The Union Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon council on 12 March 2010. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Union Inn?
The Union Inn is at 44 Princess Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7EU, in Barnstaple. North Devon council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Stags Head, about 310 m away.
What pubs are near The Union Inn?
The closest pubs and bars to The Union Inn are The Stags Head (310 m), Ebberley Arms (330 m) and Royal Exchange (390 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Union Inn's hygiene rating up to date?
The Union Inn's rating is 16 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 Union Inn 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.