Crafty's
15-16 Butchers Row, Barnstaple EX31 1BW
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Continental
An award winning bar with great atmosphere and great food
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Reservations are only available for inside. We do try to keep a table for walk-ins but it’s always best to book at weekends to avoid disappointment.
Business Info
- Address: 15-16 Butchers Row, Barnstaple EX31 1BW
- Cross Street: n/a
- Cuisine: Contemporary | Continental | Desserts | English | European | Mediterranean | Spanish | Vegan | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Inexpensive
- Category: Wine Bar/Shop
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner | Late | Other |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | PayPal | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: thecraftybeershop.com
- Phone: 01271523966
- Features: Full Bar, Late Dining, Famous Chef, Organic Ingredients, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Tasting Menu, Winning Wine List, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Happy Hours, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Chef’s Table, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian, Tea Service,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Celebrity Spotting, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.86 out of 5 stars based on 165 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 31, 2023
Rachael P.
What a beautiful little place. Vinyl night in a Wednesday was lovely
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 24, 2023
Kate H.
Really enjoyed experience.
Before booking I checked if premises was suitable for a wheelchair user & once inside our party was given a great table with lots of space. The only point of note was that there is no ramp to get into premises & slightly raised initial entrance thresh meant could not just drive electric wheelchair straight inside & had to be manually manoeuvred.
Service was excellent & food & drink very good. Especially enjoyed espresso Martini, so well made.
Would definitely return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 05, 2023
Rachel D.
This was our second visit and it didn't disappoint. Amazing range of tasty cheeses on our platter, great drinks and really lovely service. The staff were very friendly and seemed to genuinely care that we were having a good time. Will definitely be back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 23, 2023
Laura D.
Booked a table for my boyfriends birthday. We had the place to ourselves and had the best time. Food was delightful, the beers and cocktails were delicious and the service was spot on. Thank you for a great afternoon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 29, 2022
Denise P.
What a fab place! So warm, so friendly, so relaxing and so yummy. Our 1st visit and can’t wait to return
Thankyou for such a wonderful relaxed evening
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 01, 2022
Dean H.
Our first time at Craftys and it wont be our last. Had a lovely evening there, the staff were great and the food was too. We enjoyed the nice simple menu and the selection of craft IPAs to wash it down with. The owners have done a great job creating a relaxing and chilled atmosphere, a really cool venue.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 08, 2022
Charlotte B.
Amazing evening, thank you! The food was incredible, the wine was perfect and it was all such good value for money. The staff are very attentive. Being in the snug gave us a romantic ambience which was so lovely as we were celebrating my partners birthday.
Will absolutely be back again!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 15, 2022
Sarah D.
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and the overall quality of the food was exceptional
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2022
Louise M.
Lovely decor, great atmosphere. Small range of food, but extremely well done. Great range of drinks. Excellent service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2022
Sam W.
Lovely evening, very attentive and accommodating to our needs.
Great little space and nice feeling environment
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 23, 2022
Tina D.
Love craftys it’s a great place to meet friends and chill
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2022
Cicely M.
Had a brilliant time. Great chilled out venue, delicious cocktails, excellent service. Will definitely be going back!
Didn't try the food but there wasn't a not applicable option.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2022
Sarah-jane S.
What a lovely little place craftys is..!
The friendliest staff, amazing food and drink.! Will definitely be back-lots!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 07, 2022
Hannah W.
Fantastic night with awesome drinks and service!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 15, 2022
Mark B.
Great evening, thank you for looking after us
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 19, 2022
Laura T.
Excellent place to sit and spend time over a lovely lunch with craft beers and gins
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 11, 2022
Lisa T.
Nothing quite like it in town!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 14, 2021
Alan W.
I organised an evening here for 11 of us. Four of us went down with Covid the day before but the bar still managed to provide a very good spread of food and an excellent range of beers to accompany it for those who could attend. All reported a very enjoyable evening. Recommended for groups wanting to sample a fine cheese/ charcuterie board and top craft ales.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2021
Edward K.
What an experience! Lovely family run business run with passion. I'll certainly be visiting again soon!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 01, 2021
Sarah D.
Excellent!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2021
Becky H.
Four of us went out for drinks. Crafty’s has a cosy feel, a great atmosphere, staff were extremely friendly, polite and knowledgeable. Will definitely be going back!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2021
Emily W.
This is my second time back & the service is exceptional, the staff are so knowledgable & seem genuinely invested in your experience. 10/10 - cannot recommend enough.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2021
Lauren B.
10/10 experience. Something different and what Barnstaple needs! Will definitely return again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2021
Alun H.
As always a great place to visit when in Barnstaple, didn't have food hence low score but from observation it looks top class. Looking forward to visiting later on in the year to sample some imperial stouts (hint hint)
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Apr 20, 2023
Teresa T.
Option of wholemeal bread or similar and option of olives.
More ales and cider choices as opposed to lager type beers please
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 25, 2022
Richard M.
Really welcoming great service and very chilled , endless beers to try .
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 16, 2022
Lynne G.
Great food. A set Tapas board of either cheese, meats or both plus smaller plates.
Lovely atmosphere with a cosy upstairs are for an intimate dinner for 2 or 4. Hopefully the menu changes regularly as you couldn't keep going back and having the same platters. Lovely staff. Can park outside.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2022
Pauline D.
Really lovely place. More food choice would be more only suggestion
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
May 13, 2023
Sophie J.
The sharing board was defo a 10+, but have put 8 as the bread was not as fresh today, seemed like it had been frozen before hand. And last time was very fresh and soft, maybe a just a bad day baking wise! However fantastic place that i would highly recommend and go back over and over. lovely atmosphere and service. Great choice of nibbles and drinks. I also could order a very enjoyable alcohol free beer also.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 7/10
Dec 05, 2021
Gary H.
Food and service was great, great selection of beer and wine, but it was so cold we needed to wear our coats when eating. We were offered blankets, so suspect this is an ongoing problem.