Barnstaple is a great base for exploring North Devon and, while the gluten free choice is still growing, there are currently 9 eateries listed here for anyone looking for places to eat with coeliac needs in mind. Whether you’re spending time in the historic pannier market, shopping around the town centre, or using Barnstaple as a gateway to nearby favourites like Saunton Sands, Croyde and Woolacombe, having a few gluten free options mapped out can make eating out feel much easier.

As Devon’s oldest borough, Barnstaple attracts visitors heading for the coast, the Tarka Trail, and family days out across North Devon, so it’s helpful to know where you may be able to find something suitable before you arrive. While the average rating across Barnstaple’s eateries sits at 3.8, there are still some well-rated places in town worth checking as part of your search for gluten free food. If you’re managing coeliac disease, planning ahead is always sensible, and this Barnstaple guide is a useful starting point for finding places that may be able to cater for gluten free dining in and around the town.

While we take every care to make sure our eating out guide is accurate, places can change without notice, we always recommend that you check ahead before making plans.

All eateries are recommended by our website visitors, and before going live we check menus and reviews, but we do not vet or visit places to independently check them.

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Cafe
Fremington, Barnstaple, EX31 2NH

Gluten free bread and cakes available

Last updated 5 months ago
Restaurant · Chinese
18 Tuly Street, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 1DH

Speak to server, gluten free can be adapted too

Last updated 4 years ago
Cafe
The Strand, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU

Gluten free bread and cakes available. Gluten free afternoon teas available, need to be booked in advance

Last updated 4 years ago
Nationwide Chain · Restaurant
19-20 Green Lanes Shopping Centre, Barnstaple, EX31 1UH

All The Lounges branches offer a full gluten free menu featuring delicious options such as tapas, salad, burgers, a multitude...

Last updated 2 years ago
Cafe
The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EU

Gluten free options available

Last updated 5 months ago
Pub
Challacombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4TT

In the village of Challacombe within the Exmoor National Park. Family run and known for its homemade food using locally...

Last updated 2 weeks ago
100% Gluten Free Coffee Shop
Bridge Buildings, The Strand, Barnstaple, EX32 8LW

100% gluten free with vegetarian with vegan options too. Lots of delicious, healthier options including salads and light...

Last updated 5 months ago
Pub
Kentisbury, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4NW

Gluten free marked on the menu including steaks, chilli con carne, curries and sunday carvery

Last updated 4 months ago
100% Gluten Free Cafe
9 The Strand, Barnstaple, EX31 1EU

100% plant based/vegan and gluten free cafe bar which offers a range of choices including Coeliac safe gluten free waffles,...

Last updated 5 months ago

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