Pubs/Food
We are extremely spoilt for good pubs both with and without food.
Clearly we recommend the local pub in Galhampton as it is so good and very popular - but there are other places if you wish variety.
In almost all cases it is advised that you book - especially at weekends.
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(Please note the views expressed are ours personally and provided in good faith based on our experience - please make up your own mind)
We are delighted to say that the village local pub is brilliant. The ‘Orchard Inn’ reflects the village and the local area’s long association with Cider. The landlords provide a truly friendly welcome, good beer and good pub food.
We go often and we may even see you there for a beer.
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The following are a few of our other favourites; the food is all good, however there are some that could be considered more ‘gastro-pubs’ should you fancy something a little more special.
South Cadbury
The Camelot Inn has recently changed hands and may have now closed so an updated review is not appropriate.
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Shepton Montague
Hidden away amongst the Somerset country lanes between Bruton and Wincanton, is the Montague Inn; a traditional 18th century country pub where everyone receives a warm welcome. The cosy bar guarantees a warm and friendly atmosphere for that quiet chat or the simple enjoyment of the local ales and ciders. The restaurant opens onto the terrace and garden with wide reaching rural views.
The hosts frequently visit the ‘Monty’ when a better quality of cuisine is called for!
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Just a quick note......... vis the local towns:
Castle Cary
Depending on what you want, Cary has what you might call ‘town pubs’. If you want to have a drink in Cary then probably best to go to the George in the centre - the food there is now reportedly quite good.
Other places seem to be opening regularly and Castle Cary is a lovely place to visit - so you do need to explore.
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Wincanton
Unless you specifically need a drink in Wincanton (where ‘The Nogg’ is quite popular’) there are far better options.
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Babcary
The Red Lion in Baby used to be a fantastic village and family pub but has become a bit of a gastro-pub and more of a wedding venue with prices and not such a friendly welcome to match - the hosts and many of the locals now don’t use it very often as we feel it has become quite impersonable BUT please make up your own mind as we haven’t been there for some time now.
It has a large restaurant but it’s cosier in the bar where the food is the same.
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Corton Denhem
The Queens Arms in Corton Denham is a really nice place to eat – especially in the bar, or in the summer the court yard at the rear. Really nice place to go for a slightly more ‘upmarket' pub-lunch but do watch the prices. BUT please make up your own mind as we haven’t been there for some time now
Parking is very difficult at busy times as it is mainly on the village lane.
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Bruton
At the Chapel is about half-way down the high Street in Bruton. It’s an old Methodist chapel and quite atmospheric. It’s also quite expensive but the food can be correspondingly good. They do very good pizzas (including takeaway)
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Charlton Hawthorne
If you fancy a slightly more upmarket/special experience try the Kings Arms in Charlton Hawthorne. With origins dating back to 1813, the Kings Arms was once an inn and has been lovingly renovated and restored by owners Tony and Sarah.
You can eat in either the bar where it is less formal, or in the ‘proper’ restaurant - depending on the occasion, either is good.
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