Devon restaurant guide

James Duckett at the Old Custom House occupies a wonderful, listed building on Barnstaple's revamped Strand, overlooking the River Taw. James prepares fine food from local fresh produce. His lunches are informal and relaxed, choose from the set price two or three course lunch menu or select from a ‘tapas style’ menu of some 15 or so dishes. In the fine weather you may eat outside on the south facing front of the restaurant on the Strand or in the private rear courtyard. Dinner is a true fine dining affair with James's dishes lovingly prepared and served. You may select from an à la carte a menu which changes in part daily to reflect availability of fresh local produce or indulge yourselves with his six course ‘taste and flavours’ menu served with wines, selected to complement each dish. You may dine in either the downstairs restaurant, which has an informal bistro atmosphere, or in the upstairs panelled dining room, which has a more formal and sophisticated feel.

Average ratings

Overall: 10

Food: 10

Service: 10

Ambience: 10

Value: 10

Recommend: 10

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