The Barns at Withygate

The Barns at Withygate is a pub/bar/nightclub located at The Barns, Withygate Farm, Brayford, Barnstaple, EX32 7WF, in the North Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 July 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Devon oversees 1,385 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Devon is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.