Bower Inn in Sedgemoor

Stayed for the North Petherton Carnival. Finding the place was tricky due to road closures due to a building development and the website instructions are only helpful if you know the area. Booked a superior room but were allocated a mini self caterjng apartment with mini kitchen, overlooked fields but TV in lounge area meant watching in bed not possible. Fresh milk in fridge would have been nice. Good shower cubicle and decent toiletries. We didn't eat but breakfast was nice even with the £4.50 supplement for full English.

Car park pitch black, no lighting at all. 8 oz rump steak £25.50!!!!!!!! More expensive than the Mercure which after all is a steak house plus.

Lovely meal for our christmas work get together. Great food, really enjoyed our time at The Bower Inn. Thank you!

Excellent Lunch at Bower Inn-service was spot on-a great time-well done everyone !

Lovely spot for lunch. Very cosy with log fire in restaurant area. The young lady who served us was really kind and friendly, lunch (BLT and Smoked Haddock Rarebit) was delicious. Only downside was finding it! Apparently this happens to new visitors all the time. May I politely suggest that a note is made on your website, on Tripadvisor, and also if people ring in to book. Maybe also a sign from the main roundabout coming towards Bridgwater. This would save a lot of time wasting and stress. Otherwise a great experience and highly recommended.

Had a wonderful 3 night stay here, comfortable room with great shower with deep bath, nice touches like filter coffee and a little flask for fresh milk, food was delicious and reasonably priced with a lovely freshly cooked breakfast. The staff were all pleasant and helpful and nothing was a problem. The only issue for me was the service charge which was added to the final bill (on line check out) without being given prior notice, however this was sorted out by the morning staff without a problem when I questioned it, thank you for a lovely stay 😊

We didn’t stay, only visited for a meal!

We had a lovely Family Christmas meal. Tucked away in the little function room behind the bar, was perfect with our two dogs in tow. Brilliant service and very friendly and helpful. Staff un-phased by Storm Darragh!!!!

Amazing place, room was incredible. Lovely staff. Just had breakfast, top notch.

A really nice accommodation, the room was well equipped with amenities, and spacious, my only criticism would be the lack of space for the tea and coffee and the location of the kettle, but this is only trivial.

Very welcoming and helpful staff. Well presented, clean accommodation. Great food.

Had an evening meal at the Bower with a friend and as always - excellent food - really good quality and lovely staff/ great service

An enjoyable long lunch with friends. The soup was smooth and just the right amount of spicy and the chickpea and aubergine curry was very tasty. Everyone else ate different meals but all said they were very happy with the quality, quantity and tastes of their food.

We had a large family gathering for Sunday lunch to celebrate a special birthday party and the staff at the Bower Inn went above and beyond to ensure we had a great afternoon. Thank you !!

Stayed here several times before, rooms are lovely and we have our favourite, service is wonderful both from management, bar staff and room service, food is fantastic and a good choice for everyone, would strongly recommend a stay.

This was a happy accident find the night before attending a nearby wedding. One of the best inn’s that we’ve stayed at. Warm and friendly welcome. Well equipped room and peaceful nights sleep. Bottled water in room, good selection of hot drinks and yummy homemade shortbread. Especially enjoyed the option of flask of fresh milk rather than UHT cartons. Breakfast was excellent and friendly staff. Part of Butcombe Group and loyalty benefits available in you register for online account.

We only had a meal so can't comment on the rooms, although we would be happy to stay going on the ambience and decor in the pub. A warm welcome and a great meal. Overall a very good experience.

A lovely place to celebrate with friends and family. Just a few minutes from the centre of town but you feel like you’re in the middle of the country. Will love to return sometime.

Beautiful hotel with friendly helpful staff. Large bedroom with very comfy bed and great rainfall shower

Just popped in for a last minute booking for supper to meet up with a relative that lives in Bridgwater. Easy to book on line and the supper and service was great as usual. Took advantage of the loyalty club offer of 25 per cent off on a Wednesday evening which was a bonus.

We shared a meal here with colleagues. The location is great being on the outskirts of Bridgwater, and the building looks and feels like a 'proper' country pub, inside and out. Staff are friendly and efficient, and we all enjoyed our meals. Good selection of local beers and the food menu changes regularly.

I can recommend Sunday Roast lunch. Prompt and friendly service and if you are visiting with a dog, you still get a nice table.

Lovely stay, great staff, nice clean rooms with a difference

Exceptional Stay at The Bower Inn - A True Home Away from Home We had the pleasure of staying at The Bower Inn in Bridgwater over the weekend, and it was an absolutely outstanding experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the hotel manager's professionalism set the tone for our stay. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel like we were returning to an old friend’s home rather than checking into a hotel. One of the highlights for us was how warmly our cocker spaniel, Zero, was received. The team went above and beyond to make him feel welcome, and he absolutely adored his morning sausages—a thoughtful touch that really made his day (and ours!). Our room was beautiful, with lovely homely touches like a coffee cafetière, which made all the difference. It was clear that a lot of care went into designing the rooms to feel both luxurious and comfortable. It was a perfect blend of style and warmth that made it easy to unwind and truly relax. The food was another highlight of our stay. Every meal was a delight, with each dish showcasing exceptional quality and taste. Dining at The Bower Inn was an experience in itself, and it added so much to our weekend. In short, The Bower Inn is a gem of a hotel. If you’re looking for a stay that combines warmth, professionalism, and true hospitality with a touch of luxury, look no further. We will definitely be back, and we’re already looking forward to seeing Zero enjoy his next breakfast treat!

Great place to have Sunday lunch. The food was delicious and our table by the fire was perfect. Wonderful service. Hope to be back soon - a real treat for my son who is away from home at college. Thank you! X

Fantastic meal, service was excellent. Our table by the fireplace was absolutely perfect. Really lovely lunch

Fabulous stay again. We always stay at The Bower Inn when visiting relatives in Bridgwater. Warm welcome and doggy friendly, rooms are so homely and comfortable, especially room 6 ! Fab walk in shower. The food is excellent, and menu has changed every time I have stayed which is refreshing. The muddy Paws 🐾 deals are a fabulous way to go if you have a pooch that likes to travel with you. The only downside on this visit was the roadwork going on near the bath road entrance to bower lane , but The Bower in advance let us know this change and how to navigate the other end of bower lane from Westonzoyland Road entrance. Will be visiting again in spring of 2025 . Fabulous team as not many of them has changed in all my visits , just goes to show they are happy in their work xxx

Welcoming friendly staff. Very quick service. Good choice on the menue. We all enjoyed our meal and evening at the Bower Inn.

A very nice pub for lunch. It's unfortunate that it's a bit difficult to find at the moment due to the roadworks, but is worth the effort when you get there.

Sunday lunch for two. The service, atmosphere and quality of the food were all excellent.

Lovely Sunday lunch, three of us had the beef and two had pork. Was delicious. The only bit that none of us were keen on was the spring greens as they were quite hard / undercooked and I personally would have preferred a different green vegetable such as broccoli.

I cant believe this place is award winning, food is terrible. Long drive with my kids, we all opted for burgers - you can't really go wrong with gourmet burgers. You can here, they were terrible! Dry and overcooked, no real garnish, just poor. My daughters was so badly cooked she just couldn't eat it so I took it back. They offered her something else and she went for pasta. 5 minutes later they rocked up with a dish even worse than the burgers. Some pasta literally mixed up with some tinned tomato. Staggering!

We booked a three night stay in a superior double. Room was a great size with king size bed and sofa area. The rooms were promised with a roll-top bath - perfect for us after walking Cheddar Gorge. Food was fantastic at breakfast and dinner and we enjoyed some nice wines and beers too. Cocktails were a bit hit and miss and staff really don’t have the time / facilities to prepare these with everything else they were doing. Would highly recommend a stay here but there were two improvements that can be made. The bathroom fans are so noisy - we used the bathroom mirror light rather than turn the lights and therefore fan on. Our neighbours didn’t at hearing theirs at 4.30 in the morning was irritating. Secondly the promised roll top bath was not present and we got a ‘Japanese’ bath instead - like a water tank. Not great for a 6’3 man. When this was raised all we got was ‘oh yes the photos haven’t been updated yet’ This real does need to be sorted as it’s false advertising. Otherwise though a good stay

Really nice country pub which was perfect for us staying at a lodge a few miles away. I had the haddock and chips which was nice, other had the Sunday roasts. We had the table just by the cooking and serving area but were a party of 5 so maybe they don't have larger tables in the main bar. Apply for the Butcome Loyalty and go for a meal after 15:00 if you can make it so you get 3 courses for the price of 2.

super good English cuisine, great location, nice service. everything is great.

Had Sunday lunch at the Bower. Very good as all of us were vegetarians and all found something they liked on the menu. Also we had a dog with us, so extra stars for being dog friendly.

Lovely pub, excellent food and beer, the room was clean and a very comfortable bed, will definitely stay here again.

We travelled from Hampshire to meet some friends from Cornwall, and Bridgwater is roughly equidistant. Rooms were extremely comfortable and well-equipped. Food and drinks were excellent (although perhaps there could have been a greater choice of starters), and the staff were consistently friendly, professional and helpful. The location is semi-rural, although on the verge of being wrapped into new housing - the work for which has made access to The Bower a challenge, especially for first time visitors (our taxi driver from Bridgwater Station said he had got lost on his way to the pub the previous evening because of a new diversion, and our friends from Cornwall had to ask some locals for directions despite seemingly following the diversion signs). But it was worth it when we got there, and we’ll be back.

This is a lovely cosy pub with rooms which is extremely good value if you sign up to the loyalty scheme. The rooms were more spacious than we anticipated and well away from the bar so nice and quiet. They were very clean and had little touches like fresh milk and biscuits.The mattress was quite soft and the pillows are very soft - not very supportive at all. The shower had a big shower head but a poor flow. We enjoyed our meal but the service was a bit haphazard. Dogs are allowed in the eating area and our meal was spoiled by dogs whining at each other - I would really have liked a separate area. The breakfast was very good, but the coffee needs improvement. This pub is very handy for the M5.

Lovely pub, although very hard to find. Good food, good beer and good service. Recommended but will be even better when the road works are finished

Lovely hotel with great rooms and friendly staff , food was not as good as we had hoped but everything else made up for this.

Lovely pub, friendly staff and the best roast dinner I’ve had in the area

Had Sunday lunch very good food and service

A wonderful lunch with a great, innovative menu. The soup with the apple butter was simply divine!

Lovely pub, deliciously tasty food and wonderful staff! Would definitely come back again!

Stopped here as a halfway stop on route to Cornwall, perfect place for our needs, stayed with two dogs, staff couldn't have done more for us. Food was great too . Thank you

Best food in Bridgwater for sure, and very pleasant hotel, rooms and experience generally

We arrived earlier than expected so asked at the bar if the room would be ready? The very friendly bar staff said we could sit, have a drink or even lunch and as soon as the room was available they would let us know. This is what we did and soon we were told we could go to our lovely room. Very easy access for less abled people like me. The very large ground floor room was spotless , very well equipped with comfy beds , nicely furnished and the softest towels . Our lunch was great, served efficiently , nicely cooked and presented. Dinner that evening was excellent. Tasty , well cooked and filling. This child and dog friendly inn was good value, convenient , with free parking as a bonus. An enjoyable stay enhanced by efficient and friendly staff. A great selection of drinks at the bar, with several top quality traditional beers and ciders too . Would highly recommend and hope to return.

Amazing food and great service.

First time to stay at The Bower Inn. Lovely welcome, friendly staff and great food. Spacious rooms absolutely spotless, very dog friendly will definitely book again. Thank you

I had a brilliant stay, the team were fantastic, the venue was beautiful and the room was spotless. I loved all the additional touches in the room like the filter coffee and the biscuits. The breakfast was delicious! I stayed the whole next day to work from the restaurant space and the team were very helpful and attentive when we needed them but we’re happy for us to get our heads down for our meeting.

Lovely atmosphere, good food and service

Lovely room in a lovely pub. Our evening meal was really tasty as was our breakfast. Our dogs were as warmly welcomed as we were

Always a friendly welcome with a good selection of beers

Very friendly and quick service. Can't ask for much more than that.

The welcome was friendly , we were checked in and shown to our room very quickly . The rooms were very clean, extremely well equipped and comfortable.

Travelling back from Cornwall we stayed at the Bower Inn to break up our journey. The room was perfect - spacious, clean, welcoming for our dogs and breakfast was absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend staying here

We’re local and this is our ‘Go To’ place to eat. Lovely friendly, thoughtful staff. Consistently great food and drink. Fab!

Had a meal at the Bower Inn yesterday. I have had the lamb koftas before, which are good, but decided to try the beer battered fish and chips. They were lovely and my brother in law also had the fish and chips which he said was one of the best he.had eaten (which as he lives by the sea is praise indeed). The service was very good so I am pleased to say I am booked again to go with a friend. The weather was lovely but not warm enough to eat out, but there were plenty of people enjoying drinks in the garden.

Enjoyed a lovely meal here with the family. A beautiful location, and a big thank you to the amazing staff. Everyone was so friendly and attentive without being too much. They even made an effort to interact with our 3 year old and treat him like any other paying customer! The young waiter with the coloured hair (sorry didnt get a name) in particular was excellent at his job! We definitely recommend on all levels and will be returning. Thank you 😄

Came here with family for lunch and certainly not disappointed! The staff are super friendly and helpful. We didn't wait long at all to be seated, for drinks or for food. Prices are reasonable and lots of food options for vegetarians as well as for pescetarians. Also the option of a lighter meal. Setting is really lovely (looks although there would be an even better atmosphere at night). Very clean. Food was incredible. Couldn't fault a thing. It was nice that you can see through to the kitchen (there are actually 2 large tables directly next to the kitchen and these are also very close to the toilet so good for accessibility). Many options for drinks. Optional 10% service charge is added to the bill - the staff really do deserve a tip! Will definitely return!!

Overall we had a very pleasant stay, the rooms were clean and nicely furnished. The food was good and the staff were helpful. There are a few minor repairs needed to some of the window frames and plaster work in the old parts of the building but nothing major.

I’m a fairly regular visitor to the pub, and as always the food was delicious. We were seated in the rear room on this occasion which isn’t so nice and feels like it needs a makeover compared to the lovely bar area.

Second time I've stayed here and both times have been excellent. Reasonably priced, great service (upgraded to a suite at no extra cost, which was amazing), fantastic breakfast and very friendly staff, thank you.

No seats available when we arrived so we sat outside with our drinks. The Manager came out to tell us there was a no show and would we like the table! So happy we didn't leave straight away, the food was outstanding! And we all became members of the loyalty club for future visits!

Did not stay the night but had a good meal for my sons birthday very enjoyable

Lovely place with a good Sunday roast and good Bev's on tap.

Beautifully presented inside and out. Quality food. Comfortable atmosphere. Dogs of all sizes welcome on leads

Visited on a Wednesday to take advantage of the loyalty club 25% off. Lucky enough to have the incredible special of Hereford and Angus beef shirt ribs (cooked for 6 hours) with salt cooked celeriac, cavalo Nero, smashed posh breadcrumbs (sorry, can't remember the name) and beef dripping jus. Just amazing.

Absolutely beautiful food, well presented, great service, beautiful venue, location and lovely welcoming. We'll be back again asap when in the area

The Bower Inn was particularly chosen for its proximity to the M5 motorway (“which was ideal and far enough away from it to avoid the road noise BUT enabled us to have an easy route home to the South West of Cornwall”); The Inn was viewed Online before our choice was made, and it did not disappoint- ‘the rooms were spotless, and the bed ensured that I received a very comfortable and restful nights sleep. The food, which we enjoyed in the evening and for breakfast was really enjoyable and of good quality. The staff were polite, friendly and helpful and the experience would encourage a return.

Beautiful location and excellent service

Family meal. Great meal, steak cooked fantastic. Sea bass brilliant. High chair for our 19 month old granddaughter. Who had the fish fingers meal. Too many chips for her age but for older children fantastic portion. Recommend that you book early as it is very popular. Large car park with disabled spaces too. Range of non alcohol drinks, will be returning again in the near future.

Had an excellent meal last night with a visiting friend who was very impressed. Great service by really friendly staff. Thank you

Off the beaten track found by accident food fantastic service second to non.

Pretty building and gardens, friendly efficient staff and lovely food. We very much enjoyed our lunch, will definitely be back!

We used this location for a memorial event. The food, atmosphere, and service were all good. All contact prior to the event was well-spaced and informative. I would definitely recommend it for private functions.

We had a lovely roast dinner here, the food was great and staff so friendly! We will definitely return

Visited for an anniversary dinner and had a really poor meal. We visited off the back of very positive TripAdvisor reviews so we were quite disappointed. They'd run out of various things including mushrooms and the steak main. Ordered foccacia which was the worst "foccacia" we've ever had - burnt and really dry with barely any rosemary. Then mains arrived - dry pork with no sauce (such as apple sauce) and some fairly tasteless chicken thighs. Overcooked chips. Really disappointing food. Wouldn't recommend for a special occasion.

Our Sunday lunch was really good and the staff were excellent!

We all enjoyed our meals. Service was really good. All round a good experience.

Such a wonderful place to eat. We like to sit by the kitchen and watch all the food freshly prepared. The chefs work together so well and all the food is freshly cooked and served.

The Bower Inn is a lovely place to stay. My son & I stayed for 2 nights & was very well looked after. The room was clean, beds were comfortable & the luxury twin room that we stayed in was well equipped. Breakfast was yummy & there was plenty of it! We had dinner in the restaurant on the first night & again all was well presented & delicious. All in all a very nice place to stay 🙂

We were in the area for work so 6 of us had dinner in the restaurant. The setting is delightful and full of character. The menu had lot's of interesting dishes and the fish and chips went down exceptionally well. We had a lovely evening and all hope to return when we are in the area again!

Did not stay just visited for Sunday lunch.

Nice pub, cracking ale. Good food.

First time staying at The Bower Inn, just for a one night stay. The staff were all amazing so kind helpful and made our stay such a pleasant time. We booked for dinner and the food was excellent my Husband had the steak from the specials board was cooked perfectly I had the sea bass equally cooked well. Starters & desserts were delicious too. They had a great choice of wines and ales. The room we had was lovely clean and very comfortable bed. We had a lovely view of cows when we woke up! The breakfast we choose was the full english was nice too much for me. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Myself and a friend came here for dinner, the service was great and the food unreal, would highly recommend!

Had a lovely lunchtime meal. Food was tasty & well presented. Staff were pleasant & friendly. Especially liked that you could get a brunch menu as well as a main menu.

Visited on a sunny Friday evening after work with the team for a bite to eat and a drink in the beer garden. Good food, the majority of us had the steak which was cooked beautifully. Nice location, good food, just what we needed.

Seven of us came for lunch for my mum’s birthday. The food was excellent, everyone enjoyed it and especially loved the ice cream! The server was really friendly and attentive. We will definitely be visiting again.

Popped in for lunch. Had a few interesting items on the menu. Unfortunately, the IT system was down thus cash only, a bit of a pain as it limited what we were going to have. We both had the kofta flatbread, which was a change. Staff were friendly.

Visited fur Sunday lunch as in the area. Had not been before. Arrived and hung around in the entrance as not sure whether we would be approached or needed to go to the bar. After 5 mins went to the bar, were seated in the restaurant with menus. We’re not told whether it was table service or car service so had to go and ask. Waited a long while to be offered a drink, food took a while to come but was delicious, had to prompt the waiter for dessert orders. Only 1 waiter gif the whole restaurant and 3 on the bar, should’ve been 2 and 2. Would return as food was lovely.

We booked here at short notice, and we are glad we did. Room was clean and comfortable. Dinner in the bar was very good.

Nice quiet place, although reassuringly busy. We only went to eat but many of my regular clients stay there and give good reports. The food was very good and service was excellent.

Very bright, clean, comfortable room with excellent ensuite shower. Friendly welcome and good service. Nice location outside the town; the room was very quiet and I slept well. Very charming old building and garden. My dog was with me, and we both enjoyed our stay. He was allowed into the bar area where I had my meals. Hazardous busy lane means dog walking near the hotel is difficult, but we went out to places where my dog had lots of exercise, so not a problem.

We stayed here for a night on our way down to Cornwall. The staff were really helpful upon booking and arrival. Fantastic food. Fairly priced. Would highly recommend. Thank you!

Booking was easy and we all had a really lovely meal. The staff were cheerful, polite and served our table well. Excellent customer service and we hope to come back soon.

We had a room for a disabled person on the ground floor. Good sized bathroom with walk-in shower. Easy access to restaurant where we enjoyed our evening meal & breakfast. Lovely, helpful staff.

Perfect place to be. Very good menu and fair price. We were accompanied by 2 dogs and they were very welcom in the pub and the rooms. However 'walking the dogs' is nearly impossible to do withou7t actually driving to an area where the dogs can walk. Without dogs i would book again, with dogs not an option.