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Open to the public throughout the year

The Olive Tree, Bideford

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Fresh, local produce

Open to the public throughout the year

The Olive Tree Restaurant in Bideford, North Devon

Welcome to the Olive Tree Restaurant – where freshly prepared cuisine meets excellent service.

Our Olive Tree Restaurant offers our guests and members of the public freshly prepared cuisine with top class service in an elegant and charming atmosphere. We welcome you to enjoy delicious freshly cooked food, with dishes from our a la carte, grill menus and blackboard specials, using fresh local ingredients and produce where possible by our chefs.

The beautiful painted ceilings and eye catching chandeliers offer a unique setting in North Devon to dine for all occasions.

The Olive Tree Restaurant is located in Northam just outside of Bideford and within 5 minutes’ drive of Appledore, Instow, and Westward Ho!

Booking is advisable. Simply call us on 01237 472361 to reserve your table.

Food is served in the restaurant from 6pm – 8pm on weekdays.
Food is served in the restaurant from 6pm-8.30pm Fridays & Saturdays.


Whilst the restaurant is open on Monday & Tuesday evenings, this will not be table service.

A la Carte and Grill Cuisine, Lovingly Prepared by our Top Chefs

Our team of experienced chefs have worked hard to produce an exclusive menu that includes both a la carte and grill cuisine. Whether you’re a meat lover or a vegetarian, our menu includes something to whet your appetite. From succulent steaks and fresh fish, to tasty stir fries and tarts, we have a dish and accompanying wine to suit. Plus, be sure to ask about our Daily Specials for our latest signature dishes.

We are mindful to use the freshest, locally sourced produce wherever possible and take great pride in hand preparing all meals on site. For the little ones, we have a carefully devised children’s menu which offers smaller portions of child-friendly dishes.

Our delicious a la carte and grill menus are available from 6-9pm, Monday to Sunday. If you have special dietary requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us before your visit – we’ll be more than happy to prepare something just for you.

Fine Dining amid Victorian Candlelit Splendour

Treat your loved one to a unique dining experience in the candlelit luxury of The Olive Tree Restaurant in Bideford. Our beautiful Victorian oak-panelled restaurant overlooks an inner courtyard garden with an elegant water fountain, and is decorated with fresh flowers to create a traditional yet stylish ambiance.

If you’re looking to book a relaxing romantic meal out, or have a birthday, anniversary or special occasion to celebrate, The Olive Tree is the perfect choice.

Wines From Across
the Globe

Of course no meal is complete without a bottle of wine to complement it!

Our wine menu includes hand selected fine wines from across the globe – simply ask one of our knowledgeable waiting staff for a wine recommendation to match your meal.

A Quality Restaurant in the Heart of North Devon

The Olive Tree aims to provide guests with a unique fine dining experience that is perfect for romantic meals and special occasions. You can find us just off of the A39 Heywood Roundabout near Bideford, North Devon.

We’re only 5 minutes’ drive from Appledore, Instow and Westward Ho!, and 15 minutes’ drive from Barnstaple. A bus stop is located right outside – See Directions.

To reserve a table, feel free to call in or ring us on 01237 472361. We look forward to welcoming you!

Menus

Restaurant & Bar Menu

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Children’s Little Stars Menu

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Gala Dinner Tasting Menu

COMING SOON

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Functions

With a capacity of 40 – 80 guests, Bideford’s Olive Tree Restaurant can be hired for private functions and events, such as birthdays, weddings, and anniversary parties. For smaller parties, the adjoining Aviary Room or The Appledore Bar provide a more intimate space. We can cater from 4 to 80 people dining, with bespoke menus and matched wines provided on request. We cater for all events, including:

  • Birthday Parties
  • Weddings
  • Anniversary Celebrations
  • Corporate Functions and Business Meetings
  • Wakes
  • Proms

An Elegant Setting for Special Occasions

With its Victorian Oak panelling, traditional décor, chandelier lighting and oak chairs and tables, the Olive Tree Restaurant is a popular choice for parties looking for a something that little bit extra special.

We serve fine a la carte and grill menus, on which you’ll find something for everyone. We are also able to provide a bespoke menu if required – please contact us with your requirements.

As always, all dishes are freshly prepared on the premises by our top chefs, using local ingredients wherever possible.

Private Dining Space for 4 to 250 People

In addition to The Olive Tree Restaurant the following rooms at the Durrant House Hotel are available to hire for a small charge:

Rooms with a Private Bar

The Venetian Ballroom
max capacity 220 dining with dance floor

The Sir Richard Room
max capacity 80 dining with dance floor

The Penthouse Suite
max capacity 45 dining with dance floor

The Regency Room
max capacity 20 dining

Rooms without a Private Bar

The Aviary Room
max capacity 20 dining

The Reading Room
max capacity 40 dining

A Central North Devon Location

Based in Northam near Bideford in North Devon, the Olive Tree Restaurant is easily accessible from the A39 near Bideford, North Devon.

Our convenient location is just 5 minutes’ drive from Appledore, Instow and Westward Ho!, and 15 minutes’ drive from Barnstaple.

The Olive Tree

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Open Hours

Monday to Sunday 6:00pm - 9:00pm

01237 472361

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    Trip Advisor”

    This was better than I expected we went there for evening dinner, good size portion, good variety to choose from , and excellent food and the serving staff were great always helpful and always with smile and all at a very reasonable price great location, the bar drinks were very reasonable plenty of free parking, free wi fi, I do highly recommend it

    psb79

    We arrived at the restaurant and was shown to a table straight away. We each had a 3 course meal and wine and it was excellent value for money, the service was amazing and the food arrived quickly and freshly prepared and hot.

    Steven P

    Contact

    The Durrant House Hotel
    Heywood Road
    Northam
    Bideford
    EX39 3QB

    01237 472361



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