Places to Eat
There are plenty of eating establishments to choose from in the area; country pubs and restaurants offering traditional Somerset cuisine and pub grub or more exotic fare, as well as cafes and tea rooms offering light meals and cream teas.
Here are some of our favourite local venues:
Wells
Wells has a number of restaurants in the centre from Fish and Chips to Italian to Indian, not forgetting the Chinese takeaway. Some of our favourites are...
Ask
This is a pizza and pasta restaurant overlooking the moat and near Wells Cathedral. Great location and a relaxed feel to the place.Telephone: 01749 677681 http://www.ask.com
The Fountain
A popular venue with locals and Wells Cathedral school staff. Good food both snacks and main meals. http://www.thefountaininn.co.uk
City Arms
This pub used to be the city’s prison and still has bars at some of the windows to prove it! Located at the bottom end of Wells high street. http://www.thecityarmsatwells.co.uk
The Wookey Hole Inn
Just outside Wells, in Wookey Hole,this is a trendy pub located just across the road from Wookey Hole Caves. It serves excellent food with a jazz band playing at Sunday lunchtimes. Booking advisable. http://www.wookeyholeinn.com
Goodfellows Seafood Restaurant
Fantastic Seafood Restaurant, fresh fish from Devon & Cornwall open Tuesday to Saturday - Lunchtime 12.00 to 2.30pm, Dinner Thursday to Saturday 6.30 to 9.30pm. Booking strongly advisable. http://www.goodfellowswells.co.uk
Shepton Mallet
The 3 horseshoes, Batcombe.
A lovely country pub serving excellent food. There is a large restaurant seating area, although we prefer a table in the bar area for the ambience. A la carte menu in the evenings is supplemented by baguettes at lunchtimes. Booking strongly advised. Telephone 01749 850359
Blostins
This is an excellent restaurant, always busy. Offers over 60 different wines http://www.blostins.co.uk
The Mulberry Restaurant.
Situated in Ballantynes Charlton House Country hotel. Ideal for that special occasion. http://www.charltonhouse.com
Surrounding Area
The Apple Tree Pub.
About 1 mile from the lodges on the A361, this pub / bistro offers good local food and excellent local ales & ciders and a roaring open fire in winter months. Telephone 01749 890060 http://www.appletreeglastonbury.co.uk
The Crown Inn
Again about one mile from the lodges on the A361 - towards Shepton Mallet and next to the Pilton village stores you will find this small unassuming pub which provides good hoest beer and serves an excellent pint of ale. Telephone 01749 890295
The Lion, West Pennard.
A good local pub offering good quality food. Children welcome. Telephone: 01458 832941 http://www.thelionatpennard.co.uk/
Pilgrims Rest, Lovington
Just off the A37 towards Yeovil, this is a fantastic “pub that thinks it’s a restaurant” run by husband and wife team. Relaxed and intimate with high quality food. The dessert list includes many of the infamous Lovington’s ice cream flavours. Telephone: 01963 240957 http://www.thepilgrimsatlovington.co.uk/
Manor House Inn, Ditcheat
Great atmosphere, there are flagstone floors and roaring log fires in this 17th century pub which serves excellent food both lunchtime and evening using local ingredients. Booking advised. http://www.manorhouseinn.co.uk
