Barnstaple The Braunton Inn Opens After £150,000 Renovation of Former Tarka Inn

The 'Braunton Inn' opened its doors for the first time on Saturday following £150,000 renovation of the former 'Tarka Inn' on Braunton Road.

Barnstaple People went along to get a sneak preview at the inn's VIP evening on Friday night (also see gallery link below). 

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The Braunton Inn Barnstaple Experience

Braunton Inn customers will find that the ex-Tarka Inn has been made more cosy, inviting and upmarket and boasts: 

• new well-equipped bar 
• new fitted seating for comfort with leather sofas and chairs
• luxurious soft furnishings throughout
• mood enhanced lighting
• a warm and welcoming new colour scheme
• premium dining
• fine but affordable wines 
• a range of expertly kept and regularly changing cask-conditioned ales.
 

Landlord Simon Baskcomb said: 'We've totally revamped the interior to introduce the Vintage Inn's premium dining offering (106 internal covers in total) after 5pm.

'And this means we have a designated dining area within the traditional pub environment - for a more relaxed and refined eating out experience that will set us apart from the normal country pub.

'The end result is candlelit dinners at beautifully laid tables and an ambience that, while remaining informal and welcoming, is also more select and desirable.

'Full table service means that all food and drink needs can be accommmodated at the table when ordering, too, plus our guests can now make live bookings online for extra convenience and peace of mind when it comes to celebrating special occasions.'

The Braunton Inn is planning further investment during the Spring when the beer garden, which enjoys stunning views over the Taw Estuary, is to be landscaped and will also receive new wicker furniture (197 covers).

The existing renovations have maintained the character of this magnificent old building but given it a clean, contemporary look with modern comforts and amenities. 

Simon Baskcomb said: 'Its a best of both worlds approach and my message to the good people of Barnstaple and nearby is come and celebrate a fantastic new beginning with us.'

The Braunton Inn Menu

Both fixed price and a la carte menus are available.

There is a fabulous wide selection of contemporary and traditional foods to suit all tastes and budgets.

Here are a few dishes we found tempting from the a la carte menu.

Starters

1.Mezze: Eastern spiced humous, Kalamata and mixed olives, tzatziki, sunblaze tomato and basil mayonnaise and warm falafel served with grilled flatbread.

2.Baked Cornish Brie with onion marmalade and caramelised garlic, served with celery and toast.

3.Fried Dusted Calamari served with lemon and herb mayonnaise.

Mains

1.Whole Sea Bass butterflied and grilled, served on herb mash with forest mushrooms, baby spinach and white wine cream

2.Sirloin Steak with beer battered onion rings, plum tomato, iceberg wedge with Caesar dressing and steak cut chips

3.Duck Leg Confit with roasted root vegetables, crispy baby potatoes, caramelised orange and thyme gravy.

Puddings

1.Sticky Toffee Date and Ginger Syrup Pudding with clotted cream

2.Chocolate trio (for sharing) double chocolate torte, giant profiterole and chocolate brownie served with whipped cream and chocolate fudge sauce.

3.Bread and Butter Pudding layers of Barmbrack bread and sultanas baked with egg custard served with vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce.

The Braunton Inn Some Fun Historical Facts

• It was originally called Heanton Court 
• It was an ancient manor house for distinguished families descended from King Edward IV.
• During the 19th Century the great house was let out to farmers with its castellated towers making it one of the grandest farmhouses in North Devon.
• In the 1930's pleasure flights to Lundy Island landed in the grounds.
 

The Braunton Inn is part of Vintage Inns, a collection of traditional but contemporary pubs which specialise in home-cooked food, fine wines and cask conditioned ales.

To find out more go to www.vintageinn.co.uk

If you are interested in working for the Braunton Inn it is always on the look out for quality seasonal staff tel: 01271 816 547 for details.

The Braunton Inn

Braunton Road

Barnstaple

EX31 4AX

Tel 01271 816 547