Pubs & Restaurants
Barrington Boar
The Boar has a far-reaching reputation for serving fresh quality food prepared by a young and innovative kitchen team. They have an interesting and varied menu for diners to choose from, along with a great selection of real ales, ciders, lagers and wines.
Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0JB (15 minute drive)
01460 259 281 | www.barringtonboar.co.uk
The White Hart
Spacious bar and an outstanding kitchen and dining area. On sunny days there’s also a courtyard and garden for al-fresco eating and drinking.
Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0JB (15 minute drive)
Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7LX (20 minute drive)
01458 272273 | www.whitehartsomerton.com
The Bell Inn
Traditional dog-friendly country pub. Whether you are looking for light refreshment or something more substantial, they have a menu to suit all, accompanied with our specials board and a fine selection of real ales supplied from St. Austell, Butcombe and many other local breweries. All meals are homemade and use locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. You can enjoy the summer afternoons in the beer garden and during those cold winter months you can warm yourselves up next to the roaring double-sided wood burner.
Higher St, Curry Mallet, Taunton TA3 6SY (5 minute drive)
01823 480310 | www.thebellinncm.com
The Bird in Hand
Classic traditional pub. Its low beamed ceilings and open fireplace create a warm, friendly atmosphere. The bar serves a wide range of drinks including traditional ales. A wine list is available and there is a range of fresh coffees. The various menus provide something for every appetite, but fresh fish and seafood dishes are a speciality of the house, with produce sourced locally whenever possible.
Queen Square, North Curry, Taunton TA3 6LT (10 minute drive)
01823 490248 | www.birdinhandnorthcurry.co.uk
The Devonshire Arms
Whether you want to mingle with the locals over a pint of Harry’s cider, enjoy a glass of wine by the open fire or simply tuck into a pie with a pint of beer, The Devonshire Arms has the perfect atmosphere. The bar has an extensive selection of draught and bottled beers, ciders and changing local ales from the surrounding area, including Moor beer and Harry’s cider, which are both brewed in the village itself. Dishes range from the ever popular Dorset crab crème brûlée to the more familiar rib-eye steak, duck confit and fabulous ploughman’s with local cheeses. With a great selection of desserts such as ginger sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate fondant and a choice of homemade ice-creams, you’ll find it hard to resist. A children’s menu is also available. Venture out to the beautiful gardens to eat al fresco and have fun with the family with croquet, boules and garden Jenga on the large terraced lawns. There is plenty to keep the kids (and adults!) entertained.
Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9LP (20 minute drive)
01458 241271 | www.thedevonshirearms.com
The Lime Kiln Inn
A warm welcome, homecooked food and real ales in a pub full of character and charm. The Lime Kiln has been fully restored to its original glory with settles, antique furniture and old pictures of local village scenes and includes a large dining room and an impressive inglenook fireplace.
Knole, nr Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9JH (20 minute drive)
01458 241 242 | www.thelimekilninn.co.uk
Langford
Olly uses classic French techniques in his cooking alongside modern technology to create refined but wholesome food. The menu is set monthly but evolves during that time depending on suppliers and what the garden yields. All dishes and accompaniments are cooked from scratch. From May to September about 90% of their fruit and vegetables come from their very own raised beds, potato patch, poly-tunnel, fruit cage and orchards.
Langford Fivehead, Lower Swell, Nr Taunton TA3 6PH (5 minute drive)
01460 282020 | www.langfordfivehead.co.uk
The Firehouse
A quirky watering hole filled with all kinds of delicious tipples. Ed the chief bar tender has been on the hunt for some interesting craft ales, refreshing soft drinks made locally, delectable cocktails and interesting wines from around the world. Perch on one of the tractor seat bar stools and tuck into a scrumptious scotch egg or pork pie matched with a cider from down the road.
Church Street, Curry Rivel, Somerset. TA10 0HE (10 minute drive)
01458 887447 | www.thefirehousesomerset.co.uk | [email protected]
Augustus
A relaxed and informal bistro. Lively atmosphere with simple cooking of local ingredients.
3 The Courtyard, Saint James Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1JR (20 minute drive)
01823 324354 | www.augustustaunton.co.uk
Frankie & Benny’s
American/Italian 50s-style restaurant priding itself on offering customers a wide range of dishes – from spectacular starters to stunning specials and delicious desserts. Customers love the fabulous burgers, freshly cooked pasta, succulent steaks and BBQ ribs, light and crispy pizzas and much more.
Clarks Village, Management Suite, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB (30 minute drive)
01458 441759 | www.clarksvillage.co.uk
Pizza Express
Pizza Express has been obsessed with pizza ever since its founder Peter Boizot opened the first Pizza Express restaurant on Wardour Street in London’s Soho in 1965. One of the first restaurants to adopt open kitchens.
Clarks Village, Management Suite, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB (30 minute drive)
01458 443111 | www.clarksvillage.co.uk
Prezzo
Offering indoor and al fresco eating, open until 11pm everyday. Prezzo restaurants source the best quality ingredients with all dishes prepared freshly to order. Serving a wide range of popular Italian fare, including a pizza prepared exclusively by awarding winning celebrity chef Aldo Zilli. At Prezzo, the team are forever developing the food they offer, which now includes a wide range of lighter dishes.
Clarks Village, Management Suite, Farm Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0BB (30 minute drive)
01458 440053 | www.clarksvillage.co.uk