The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

Name: The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
Address: 61 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, EX311HG, GB
Telephone: +441271342289
Price range: ££
Rating: 4.3

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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel, part of the prestigious Brend chain, stands at the heart of the lively
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Once an ancient coaching inn, this hotel retains its historic charm whilst offering all the modern comforts you expect. Bang in the centre of Barnstaple, the Royal & Fortescue Hotel is a gem, ideally located for exploring Barnstaple and the surrounding North Devon area. You are just a few steps away from tempting designer shops, the ancient pannier market and the theatre. The welcoming public areas are buzzing with atmosphere, whilst the luxury accommodation is blissfully serene. With a choice of function rooms, the Royal & Fortescue is also perfect for a business event, wedding reception or a special celebration.

06/10/2026

Christmas Party Night Update 🎄

Dates are filling very fast, and availability is becoming limited…

🎅 Saturday 28th November - LIMITED SPACE
🎅 Saturday 5th December - SPACE AVAILABLE
🎅 Saturday 12th December - SOLD OUT
🎅 Saturday 19th December - SOLD OUT
🎅 Saturday 9th January - SPACE AVAILABLE

To book before it’s too late, call us on 01271 342289 or head to https://royalfortescue.co.uk/events/christmas-party-nights

06/10/2026

Come and visit the lovely Sophie who’s taking your orders and serving our seasonal cake selection which look delicious as ever! 😍🍰

01/10/2026

🔮 𝐏𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 🔮
𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 | 𝟐 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥

Our popular Psychic Supper returns with Liz Cullen, Pam Goddin and guest readers joining us for another intriguing evening.

Our Psychic Suppers are always popular, so if you’d like to join us this November, make sure you get booked in early.

📞 Call us on 01271 342289 or book via the link below.
https://royalfortescue.co.uk/events/psychic-supper

01/10/2026

🎄 Christmas Party Nights Are Filling Up Fast! 🥂✨

Our Christmas Party Nights in the beautiful Edwardian Suites at the Royal & Fortescue are always a festive favourite, and this year is no exception!

Join us for a delicious three-course festive dinner, with festive cocktails available via our signature bar 62, before hitting the dance floor and celebrating into the night! 💃🕺🎉

🎅 Saturday 28th November - Availability
🎅 Saturday 5th December - Availability
🎅 Saturday 12th December - SOLD OUT
🎅 Saturday 19th December - SOLD OUT
🎅 Saturday 9th January - Availability

With two of our December party nights already completely full, availability on our remaining dates is limited, so if you’re planning the office Christmas party or a festive night out with friends, get your date in the diary while you still can! 🥂

📞 Get in touch with our team to book your party and secure your places.

Great food, a packed dance floor and plenty of festive atmosphere - Christmas parties are what we do best! 🎄✨

29/09/2026

📚 A very special evening with Ann Cleeves

We were delighted to welcome acclaimed local author Ann Cleeves to the Royal & Fortescue for a special pre-release event celebrating her latest novel, The Dying Light.

The sold-out evening had a fitting murder mystery theme, before guests received their own signed pre-release copy of the new book.

Even better, proceeds from the evening went to support The Woodyard UK, making a fantastic occasion even more worthwhile.

A huge thank you to Ann for joining us and allowing us to host such a special event, and to everyone who came along and made the evening such a success. 📚🔎

28/09/2026

Clive & David raise £190 at RUN Barnstaple! 🏃🏻‍♂️🩵

A Huge well done to Clive who completed the Half Marathon and David who completed the 10k! An amazing achievement from them both, all raising money for the amazing Children’s Hospice South West 💚

Huge well done Clive & David - we couldn’t be prouder of you! 👏🏽

25/09/2026

Late summer sunsets still coming in strong 😍

25/09/2026

Great days always start with a great breakfast, and that’s exactly what we make sure you get here at the RF…🍳☕️

24/09/2026

🏨👩🏻‍💻WE ARE HIRING PART & FULL TIME RECEPTIONISTS! 👩🏻‍💻🏨

We are looking for part & full-time Receptionists to join our friendly, fun team here at The Royal & Fortescue Hotel!

What's in it for you?
🩵 Competitive rates of pay
🩵 Paid Holiday
🩵 Share of staff tips (given out monthly)
🩵 Training & progression opportunities
🩵 10% discount at any Brend establishment
🩵 Access to Hospitality Rewards which include 100's of discounts, from Boots to Asda

If you'd love to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Apply today by clicking the link below > https://shorturl.at/hTigf

16/09/2026

The Fair Is Open! 🎡

Following the annual Fair Proclamation carried out by the Town Clerk in front of the hotel, the fair is officially open!

We always enjoy watching this tradition unfold right on the doorstep of our historic building, and seeing the town come alive for a fun-filled week of local events, with the fair, carnival and plenty more to enjoy! 🎪🎠

Address

61 Boutport Street
Barnstaple
EX311HG

Telephone

+441271342289

Website

http://www.royalfortescue.co.uk/

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