Brown and Forrest Restaurant in South Somerset

Skip. Strangely rude and hostile staff. Treated customers with contempt. Seemed content with the Instagram kids on their front patio and no one else. Keep walking.

Visited this place as tourists with Somerset locals. They had eaten here before and enjoyed the food. Highly recommend.

Today's lunch at Brown & Forrest Smokery was nothing short of exceptional – a true five-star culinary experience in the heart of Langport. The quaint and inviting ambience of the smokery provided the perfect setting for a delightful catch-up with a friend. Choosing from the menu was a pleasure, knowing that whatever the selection, satisfaction was guaranteed. My choice, the Tuna Mayonnaise Bap, was a triumph of flavours. The bap was generously packed with succulent, flavorful tuna, beautifully complemented by a creamy mayonnaise that tied the whole experience together. Each bite was a testament to the freshness and quality of the ingredients used. My friend's Full English Bap was a sight to behold—laden with a hearty combination of sausage, egg, bacon, and mushrooms. It was more than a bap; it was a celebration of traditional English breakfast components, all brought together in a convenient and no less delicious form. The culinary journey didn't end with the mains. I couldn't resist purchasing some of their sugar-free biscuits, a sweet endnote to look forward to. The thought of relishing those biscuits later added an extra layer of joy to an already splendid visit. It’s not just the food that deserves applause but also the service. The staff at Brown & Forrest Smokery were as warm as the food was delectable, contributing to a relaxed and friendly dining atmosphere that's hard to come by. In conclusion, if you find yourself in the area and in need of a comforting and satisfying meal, make your way to Brown & Forrest Smokery. Whether it’s for the packed-full baps, the sweet treats, or just the welcoming vibe, this smokery is sure to provide an enjoyable, delicious experience. I’m eagerly looking forward to my next meal here and would heartily recommend it to anyone with an appreciation for fine, hearty fare.

I had smoked salmon, trout and mackerel salad. The salmon in particular was delicious. A friend had the quiche of the day with garlic potatoes which she said was " To die for". Husband had a huge egg mayo bap. Plenty of egg but the bap was ordinary compared to the quality of the other food, he said. Another friend had the bread and butter pudding which could have been shared between two! Huge! The view from the Smokery is lovely as well.

Full English breakfast that was simply delicious. Everything was so beautiful cooked and prepared. Free range egg and a beautiful meat packed sausage were divine. Lovely attentive staff and reasonably priced. A must if you’re in the area

Always enjoy our visit here ,and visit regulary. Unfortunetly today visit did not come up to the usual standard. The full English ,although tasty lacked the blackpudding of which we were not advised.The Full Vegeterian had no vegeterain sausage, only an extra egg had been suppsituted for the bacon and sausage, so not a Full Veggy. There apperaed to be a lack of staff compared to the week before. We will return as the food is great , it was just lacking its usual standards today.

We have been customers for quite some years. Today we thought we would drop,in for coffee and cake and get something for our dinner later (smoked salmon quiche or scotch eggs) but neither were available only a bacon and onion quiche which I can’t eat....

Had a need to meet a colleague for breakfast near to Langport. He suggested B&F as he had been before and enjoyed it. Needless to say breakfast and the lovely ladies (and gent) did us proud. I spent a lot more than I was expecting...

A lovely lunch spot. Great variety of smoked meat and fish. Portions are a decent size and the food was extremely tasty. If you find yourself nearby, drop in! There is also a shop on site with plenty of smoked meats, fish and other treats.

Our third visit to the restaurant, and if you want to be sure of a table then you really need to book. When we arrived at 12.30 pm, admittedly half-term, nearly all the tables were full or had a 'reserved' sign on them. We chose...

I was worried that this restaurant wasn't vegetarian friendly. NO NEED. While they specilise in smoked metas and fish - I had the most tasty smoked cheddar baguette with roast vegetables. My companion had the salmon 'scotch' egg. All was excellent and served with a...

Visited to check out the shop and have a spot of lunch. Sincerely glad we did too! The service and food were excellent and very reasonably priced. Melt-in-the-mouth smoked salmon steak and my wife had a smoked salmon scotch egg which looked and smelled divine!...

The service at the smokery restaurant was very friendly and super efficient to match the exceedingly tasty food. The eels on rye was a great starter. The smoked duck served with an imaginative selection of roast veg and boiled garlic potatoes was to die for....

Fantastic lunch with a large group of colleagues and family members Great service. Not rushed and very welcoming Fantastic food with an interesting menu Smoked fish particularly excellent Highly recommend

The meal was the smoked sausage sandwich which was excellent. There is a varied menu and the service is first class.

Smoked fish and meat, generally available only here. Very tasty.Menu changes regularly. Well worth a visit.

We have eaten there for many years. Always excellent food and friendly staff. They also sell packaged products, which we have given a gifts for a long while.

Came here from Bristol with friends as a surprise lunch treat. Enjoyed a lovely 3 course meal with produce from the onsite smokery. If you are in the area it’s certainly worth a visit.

It's only just a couple of miles away but had never been to eat. We took from friends on a flying visit thro after visiting the Smokery itself for their open day. It's a limited menu but very good, totally centred around their own smoked...

I came up The Smokery by chance and I'm so pleased I did. Super super with a smile everything appears home made and most delicious. Lovely foodie gifts to buy as well. If you are nearby do give it a try you won't be disappointed

Dropped for a quick lunch whilst en route to Barrington Court. Had not booked but quickly found a table. Just had soup which was very nice, but this establishment needs to sort out a proper menu rather than rely on chalk boards that do not...

Lovely meal. Lovely atmosphere. Great to have unusual eating experience: the lost art of smoking. However not fussy, just good meals. Couldn't believe the food was sufficiently lovely that my wife tried and has subsequently ordered the eel! Returned twice.

Just had lunch with family at the smokery restaurant, menu is not huge but everything on it sounded delicious. For starters we had the salmon or potted crab, all enjoyed by us. For the main course we tried pork and cider sausages, smoked trout and...

The food was awesome - the menu is small, but the quality and uniqueness of the food was impressive. Almost all the dishes involve some local produce that is smoked in some way, allowing you to really get some interesting food. The restaurant is small...

Having used their on-line ordering service for a number of years to sample most of their delicious smoked food ( particularly the eels and salmon) we decided that as we were travelling down to North Cornwall on holiday, we would stop off enroute to sample...

Lovely small dinning spot. We dropped in for breakfast and it was fabulous. Great produce well cooked, really friendly staff and a great shop to take some tasty morsels home.

Had a coffee and tea. Wish we’d come for breakfast as looked delicious. Staff so friendly. Could have spent a fortune in shop as so much choice including gluten free products.

Located just outside Langport and sometimes referred to as the Smokery is the Brown & Forrest restaurant. Once inside there is a small shop where you can buy produce and a restaurant area with about a dozen tables. We all had a variety of smoked...

Just to add to the excellent reviews below, they also do really good breakfasts until 11.30 - great value for the quality and strongly recommended.

Firstly, this restaurant has a 5* hygiene rating which is worth noting as some other larger restaurants in Langport are only 3*. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. There is a posy of fresh flowers on each table. As soon as we arrived glasses and...

Lovely place to have coffee and shop for gifts for the person(s) who have everything/ deserve something special. Cakes are really yummy and homemade and the coffee is lovely. Christmas shopping made chilled and easy - thank you!

Four of us went for lunch, two had pea and mint soup, two had a smoked fish salad. All the food was nicely presented and was delicious.

It’s important to book, as numbers are limited for lunch at this popular restaurant. Small menu based on fresh produce from the farm. Great value and you inevitably end up buying produce from the farm shop.

Had a business meeting and had to try the lemon drizzle and tea.. fab!👍😉 Old fashioned farmhouse type tea room with plenty of parking and great views

Lovely ambience (next to their own smokery). Good portions of their own smoked food, sausages and salmon, (smashed garlic potatoes particularly good!).

Lovely lunch on Saturday - took some friends with us for the first time. Lovely food, great service, nice venue - highly recommended. Thank you.

Está en un patio de granja antigua con vecinos de una pistola a mormones - Tienda además de boda "cosas". Es una delicia para navegar por la variedad de alimentos locales y su propio encantador golosinas ahumado. Comimos bien anguila ahumada en centeno y ensalada...

No hay muchos Smokeries en el REINO UNIDO y tener este buen establecimiento en Somerset produciendo la comida de calidad (Pato, pescado, queso, etc) es excelente. Lo realmente destacado es que hay un excelente restaurante y tienda en el lugar, el restaurante sirve sus propios...

Llamamos a este restaurante. Está un poco alejado, pero vale la pena! . El servicio fue rápido y eficiente. Comida sabrosa y los productos ahumados en casa! El personal era amable. El lugar estaba limpio y lo mejor. . . . . . hay una tienda adjunta para comprar muchos productos artesanos, productos ahumados, mermeladas, etc. puede haber comido! ¡Bien hecho!

Reasonable place for lunch if you happen to be passing, but take your credit card and take a deep breath if you want to buy any smoked goods. Having said that the £60 a kilo gravallax would cost you £100 a kilo at Fortnum and Mason. Gourmet madness or do some people just have too much money?

Worth a visit for the wonderful fish and meats smoked onsite sold in their well stocked shop and their delicious lunches and cakes in their restaurant.

I would certainly say go here for lunch as the menu although not extensive is delicious on every front. We try to visit a few times each year and when you go choose a smoked dish which yes, they smoked themselves and so none of that painted on rubbish. Last weekend we took a couple who had never been before as a treat and a treat it was for the lamb and cheddar were delicious. We always book a table so we can eat as it can get quite busy but the staff are so nice and with the added twist of a beautiful Somerset view on offer and that's just the car park. Price is very reasonable and they do cater for those with 'intolerances'

I knew about the smokery side of the business but on visiting did not expect the lovely cafe that they have. The staff are friendly and the food wonderful. I had a smoked chicken and mushroom pie with new potatoes with herby garlic butter and roasted veg. It was all homemade and delicious. The shop has some wonderful foodie goodies but the smoked counter surpasses everything else. I came away with smoked eel, hot smoked salmon and some smoked pork and parsnip sausages. The whole setup is welcoming, clean and a must return visit........soon!

Good home made food and afternoon teas. You can book a table too. The menu changes regularly as the food is freshly made.

I only wanted a desert so I am not commenting on the main courses.The home made treacle and bread and butter pudding with an enormous blob of clotted cream was an amazing almost life changing unrivalled gastronomic experience. I am a gastronort of modest fame and I challenge you all who read this to fault this astounding desert.

Part of a complex of small shops in the countryside near to the Leach Pottery. Smoked fish a speciality as are large portions of good puddings.

Returning from Devon to London, this was an absolute must visit.Cannot praise this place highly enough.Set in the grounds of Bowdens Farm, with other enterprises to visit, one cannot reccommend too highly the standard of both the produce and the welcome. Please do book in advance as the food is so exceptional that they supply such establishments as Fortnum & Mason, Le Caprice, J. Sheekey, The Sloane Club and many more.Take home as much as you are able to carry to the envy of your friends!

Great food and always enjoy our annual visits here when in the area on holiday visiting family. Had the soup and smoked chicken which was excellent.Price has increased a lot since it opened and such a shame they changed the bread and butter pudding recipe. It is not quite as good as it once was. We even used to buy a few to take home form the freezer cabinet.

the smoked eel on rye was a very good starter to our meal.the smoked salmon with a salad and garlic new potatoes was delicious.my wife enjoyed the american apple pudding with clotted cream.it was a very good meal served in a very friendly atmosphere.

My wife and I came here especially as we love 'home' smoked food. We both went for hot smoked salmon with roasted vegetables and new potatoes. The food was delicious and a good size portion and very reasonably priced. The menu was not extensive but there were several dishes we would have eaten. We could not manage dessert but I saw someone ordering cheese and the portion was ridiculously huge!! The premises are comfortabel and service is friendly. I was a little disappointed by the deli though - there were various smoked products in the fridge but not as large a range as I would have liked though we did buy some first rate smoked matured cheddar - fantastic. These guys do hampers by post and I would consider one of those as a present for friends.

You either need to know of this place or have a great sat nav to find this lovely place, my journey was down single track roads but very scenic. What a lovely concept a little country business park with various little businesses. Brown and Forrest is well signposted. A rustic unit with nice little tables with cotton table cloths the menu was simple but indeed featured smoked produce, why wouldn't it? Several tables were taken , my main aim was to visit the shop which had a good range of smoked meats , fish and cheese, together with condiments and sauces. They do a mail order service and takeaway salads and sandwiches. I had a smoked chicken salad sandwich , delicious soft granary bread and tasty chicken. When I have more time will visit again for lunch.

This restaurant has a small but changing menu. They serve a variety of their own smoked produce with salad and new potatoes and a variety of puds to accompany. The food is always excellent quality and the staff are friendly and helpful. The shop also has a lovely range of products. Don't go here if you want something other than smoked produce with salad and new potatoes (with or without garlic marinade) but it great quality local food suits you then definitely worth a visit.

We had lunch here on a scorching day in early June on the recommendation of the owner of our holiday cottage and were not disappointed. The staff were excellent and so helpful, due to the hot sun we couldn't leave our dog in the car, so they carried a table outside so he could join us in the fresh air. The food was fabulous, we started with smoked trout pate & their signature smoked eel and followed up with smoked salmon, salad & garlic potatoes & homemade fish pie with roasted vegetables & garlic potatoes. Everything was perfectly cooked/prepared/presented but the Fish Pie needs special mention being the best we have ever experienced, packed with fish from their smokery, topped with perfect potatoes and only a small amount of sauce dressing the fish, rather than the usual loads of sauce & search for the fish! Accompanied by a delicious glass of white wine & a very good local Ale in the glorious Somerset sunshine, we couldn't ask for more! The menu although relatively short is perfectly balanced, all homemade/produced and my only criticism is that unless you know the restaurant/shop/smokery you may not realise that the majority of the dishes on the menu use their own products, they need to make more of this in the descriptions since it is their unique selling point and needs to be better promoted! Once we had finished our delicious lunch a browse in the shop soon became a full on shopping experience when we discovered all the fantastic products they produce at this great Smokery. Tastes of everything were available which only made it harder to choose what to buy with the restriction of a small fridge in the cottage it was a tough decision! We will definitely return and have ordered a box of goodies online since returning home, we cannot rate this friendly, welcoming restaurant highly enough, everything from the excellent, informative staff to the fabulous food & great ambience (not to mention the shop products) was perfect!

very nice place to visit, beautiful views over the levels towards Burrow Hill. Food excellent service very good and friendly

We visit the Smokery on a fairly regular basis, not only for the food, but also the shop. There is no where else around here serving food like this.The Caribbean soup was just the job on a cold day. We each had something different to eat, including their delicious puddings! They also serve Burrow Hill cider which goes very well with smoked food. Burrow Hill is only a mile or so away, should you require more refreshment! The service is first class, and the building gives a nice atmosphere.One complaint, the one toilet, although clean, only had one small towel to be shared by all.This is very poor, surly paper towels could be provided or even a electric dryer.Provide that and we would award five stars.

Stopped off for a light lunch and both had tomato and basil soup with warm brown bread and butter. Delicious

I halve eaten here twice in the last few weeks - the last time being Monday 7th December. Each time we have been greeted by friendly staff and the food has always been freshly cooked and delivered on a plate which just says "eat me". The smoked geese and plum sausages are one of my favourites. Always a treat to visit here and especially tempting are the smoked products in the shop, especially salmon & gravadlax.

A very very good little restaurant is combined with a farm type shop, selling a large range of locally sourced delicacies, particularly smoked fish and meat.We had an excellent lunch, with local cider, with smoked salmon, smoked eel and smoked lamb, all served with a fresh salad and potatoes. Simple, but well presented, excellent service and absolutely delicious. The place is small, so I'd recommend booking at busy periods. It's spotless, well decorated with pictures by local artists, and a really relaxing spot for a memorable lunch. Go if you can.

We were very lucky to get a table her as we arrived with no booking (not advisable). We had three courses plus cheese and coffee and every dish was as delicious as the next. The shop is lovely too and we bought some lovely sausages and eel to take home. Highly recommend.

Started with a delicious latte, just to wait until the restaurant open for food.Then we had eel and smoked trout as a starter, delicious. Duck as a main. All washed with cider!. Not to mention the very tasty bread and butter pudding.If you are visiting the area you should stop here!Customer service was excellent

Wonderful place to visit.Fantastic range of smoked food to take away in their quaint shop, and also a very nice restaurant that serves their own produce.Nice place for a girly lunch , would highly recommend

I have been here many times over the years, staff are very agreeable and pleasant surroundings. But the menu has remained the same with only the prices changing in an upward direction!Last visit the pudding was so sweet I could not eat it!So for a one off visit great, but perhaps a change for the locals?

Fantastic experience , from welcoming and professional staffDelicious food and fabulous service.this outlet has its own smokery and shop, not only can you eat the produce on site but buy some to take away, highly recommended

This is a super restaurant which specialises in food prepared in the adjacent smokery.The four of us enjoyed smoked trout,salmon and eel served with well prepared vegetables,although "standard " food was also on the menu. Service was friendly and efficient.On the day we visited the restaurant,the smokery was open to visitors and tastings were offered. In consequence ,we later purchased smoked scallops from the excellent farm shop nearby.

Lunch here was a delight. A short range of starters including smoked eel but I had it as a main course. Other starters included two soups, smoked salmon and other delicacies. As their main course my friends ordered a smoked trout plate, smoked salmon, a delightful; quiche.There were 4 puddings available but we gave them a pass.Lovely service and a very interesting place to visit. Good value too!

Came to buy some products from the shop, and ended up staying for lunch. As this is a smokery, you have to appreciate that most of the offerings will be the products that they have smoked themselves. They do a fantastic range of smoked goods; smoked sausages, venison, hams, trout and salmon, as well as a range of mouth-watering pates. Many of their products are endorsed by top chefs (Lesley Waters for one) or are used by local restaurants. That being said, although I love their products, if one of your party is not so keen on smoked stuff, there would be a limited choice. I had a delicious home-made quiche with salad and boiled potatoes, and the menfolk had smoked sausages. This is not a particularly cheap place to eat; you are paying for an artisanal product. The décor is rustic in a converted barn with exposed beams, etc. The restaurant and shop area run into each other, so you can do your shopping on the way out!

I have been wanting to go here for a number of years, following the positive reviews from my siblings; and I adore smoked food. It met my expectations.

Tasty and unusual local food. Since my visit I have also sent their hampers as Christmas gifts. I also liked the other little shops on the site.

Following a very agreeable visit to the Muchelney Pottery, we three ladies decided to lunch at this smokery restaurant on the recommendation of the lovely Mrs. Leach there. She is a truly wise woman. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, the food is superb and the service excellent. They were able to cater for my gluten free needs and advise me which choices were safe. My friends shared a smoked eel on rye toast for a starter, then we had variations on the theme of salad with new potatoes and either hot smoked trout or cold smoked salmon. Finally, we could not resist the dessert menu and all chose a gluten free ginger and meringue semifreddo with toffee sauce. With Miles Coffee and Tea (from Minehead), there was a strong emphasis on local food. So good!

We visited this smokery and stayed for lunch. What a great decision. The restaurant is relaxed and unpretentious and serves a great selection of smoked products. The smoked eel, smoked chicken and smoked trout were all excellent and the oak roasted goose and plum sausages were a knockout - so much so that we bought two packets to take home (along with great gravadlax).A really good find off the beaten track and well worth a lunchtime visit.The staff were most helpful and engaging and told us they supply such stores as Fortnums and Harrods, not to mention Rick Stein's restaurant in Padstow. I can we'll see why.

Visited for set meal, evening, very good hosts , wary of anything other than smoked fish ( age !!!) and had Smoked Lamb as a main, this is a must for any lamb lover , super!!! You must visit and enjoy!!!

This restaurant is part of the famous smokery and thus has on offer many of the items produced in situ. If you like smoked food it is well worth a visit and there is plenty to buy to take home as well.

The restaurant is in a small industrial estates in the middle of nowhere (well, just outside Langport on the Somerset Levels) but once inside you forget where you are. The building is nicely decorated inside with a shop on one side and the restaurant taking up the remainder of the building - with exposed beams and fairy lights, just like in a barn. I wanted to try everything on the menu and certainly everything smoked. The waitresses were very friendly and helpful. I had the smoked eel on rye starter - with horseradish and beetroots. Never had eel before and I would have it again. I then had the smoked chicken breast which was moist and delicious. The salad with it was quite "old fashioned" and looked straight out of a pack of supermarket salad but the dressing was delicious. The small salad potatoes were also great - served warm and that was the only warm food on the plate. The alternative to the salad potatoes was bread which I found strange. Husband and mother in law had potted shrimps - served warm which was a surprise. He then had the smoked sausages which he loved. Mother in law had the smoked salmon. I was the only one to have a third course - the smoked cheddar. It was enormous and there would have been enough for 3 of us if any of the others had wanted any. It came with a selection of crackers, some celery sticks and delicious chutney. I could not finish it so took it home. Amazing smoky flavour and probably the strongest smoked flavour of all the dishes I had. I had the Kingston Black Apple aperitif and enjoyed it so much I had another glass with my cheese. At £2.20 it was too good not to have again. The wine list is small and the house wine was very good. I would certainly visit again and hopefully would be able to visit the actual smokery and see how they do it.

A delightful 'off-the-beaten-track' place to have a light lunch - or just even an afternoon cuppa!We had a light lunch whilst dropping off some fish to be cold smoked. Lunch was excellent comprising smoked pork and cider sausages and the smoked cheddar with biscuits to followAdditionally the several trout we had smoked are quite delicious and at a very reasonable cost. They will make a super entree at Christmas festivities.

We went there for lunch (you could just go there for a cake and cup of tea). We loved our lunch as it is freshly prepared with food sourced locally. My husband had duck (which was not on the menu, but the staff was very kind), while I had eel. My son had chicken. All food was very tasty and plenty on the plate.Their cakes are to dive for. I had lovely cider from Burrow Hill.My son could enjoy himself with the toys that are always available if you ask.I love you guys! I always take all our visiting guests here. It is a brilliant card to show off good Somerset Food. The price is average and the portion are good. We never take a starter with the main, otherwise we will not be able to eat the cake!I wish they could do more open days.

We had a lunch for 25 people here on a day before our wedding in July 2013. The staff was very professional and arranged the seating outside, so we could all enjoy the lovely weather.The food is delicious and it looks good! The smokery offers mainly smoked fish and meat, locally sourced vegetables and nice bread. It also offers farm produce, vacuum packed meats and other goodies.we really enjoyed our pre wedding lunch here, the atmosphere of the place is nice and they did not even charge us a fee for a big group!The lady running the smokery kindly gave us a bottle of cherry brandy as a wedding present, how sweet is that??I would recommend this place, it is definitely worth stopping at!

There's nothing wrong with the food here - it's very simple and very nice - as it always was. The problem is the quantity. I guess that financial pressure is forcing this resturant to be stingy. I always feel cheated when I go home hungry!

The food at the smokery is consistently good and although the choice is limited - usually four starters, four mains and deserts we have never been disappointed. It is great for a relaxed lunch.

The restaurant is in fact a cafe attached to a smokery in the Somerset countryside. Limited menu but good freshly prepared food. e.g: smoked trout pate,smoked sausages, gin and tonic jelly, cakes, etc.Farm shop with produce to buy.

I always take my parents here when they are staying with me as they love it. Today we ate Fabulous smoked trout with garlic potatoes served with a well dressed and imaginative salad. Pud to follow was home cooked and delicious. The menu is limited but I think that is a good thing. The staff are delightful and friendly and go the extra mile to make the meal experience very special. The shop next door selling gift items is well worth exploring too. All in all a lovely day out

Ogni volta che vado in vacanza in Inghilterra e mi trovo nel Somerset non posso fare a meno di mangiare in questo stupendo ristorante:il bico e' squisito!Il locale e' molto carino,il personale e' gentile.Le pietanze sono le piu' buone che abbia mai mangiato ed e' l'unico ristorante in cui sono felice di spendere 50 sterline per un pranzo.Il mio piatto preferito e' il salmone caldo affumicato,servito con delle deliziose patate bollite e condite con aglio,e insalata oppure con del buonissimo pane.Ovviamente nel mio menu' non puo' mancare il loro stupendo bread and butter pudding(ne mangerei a porzioni se non fosse che con una porzione ti rimpie tantissimo!!).Consiglio vivamente di andare in questo ristorante,i prezzi sono adatti ai piatti che vengono serviti!Qualita' prezzo ottima!!Il pranzo viene servito fino alle 3 e il locale chiude alle 4 p.m(almeno nel periodo in cui sono andata io).

The restaurant has a pleasant atmosphere but there is not much choice on the menu. However, the food is good and I have to praise the puddings! There is a shop within the restaurant selling smoked foods as well as wines, spirits and chocolates etc. There is a nice shop next door selling gifts and also just around the corner is a delightful antiques and collectables shop and a picture framers. A nice place to take the 'rellies' on a trip out but I'm not sure I'd travel out there specifically for the eating experience.

The food was very good. Whilst the menu was limited in length and catered mostly to smoked meats/fish (as from the 'smokery' billing you would rightly expect), the quality of everything we ate was excellent.The service however was functional rather than warm or engaging, which didn't help the atmosphere. Could do better, front of house. Great work, kitchen.

We found this restaurant by accident as we were visiting a shop nearby. The first time we just had coffee and cake but as the main food looked so good we called back again for a lunch. The restaurant is very simple and unfussy and has a good atmosphere, although we eat outside on both visits. The majority of the food is from their own smokery and is superb, I had smoked eel which was absolutely delicious. All beautifully served by helpful staff. They also have a good range of locally produced drinks. It is off the beaten track but well worth making a diversion for

We were hoping to find some where in Glastonbury, but happened to spy the brochure for Brown & Forrest. The details said they were closing at 3pm, so I took a chance and called them if they were ok with us arriving just before. They were very, very accommodating, and we arrived with five minutes to spare. The food menu is mainly smoked of which we enjoy. We were looked after extremely well and the food was delicious. We did not stay for dessert, but the shop had a good range of products to purchase and I would of if I'd had the fridge travelling with me! I would say this venue is worth the travel!

This is not the place to go if you want an extensive menu, but if you enjoy a small selection of dishes - all smoked - cooked to perfection and served with a simple accompaniment, it is hard to improve on this place. The eel is superb, as are the smoked salmon, smoked duck and pretty much everything else. Desserts are also good. Best of all is the deli shop alongside, so you can stock up on outstanding foodie ingredients at the same time. If you are in the area do not miss it, and it is more than worth a special journey as well.

If you are going down south do not miss this place. I am very fussy and this place is at the top of the list. Clean, child friendly, excellent service, food is superb.You can stop there just for a cup of tea and cakes (delicious).We always go there to have a meal. My husband is allergic to fish, however he gets duck (not on the menu but very kindly prepared for him) or pork. I have tried eel, pork. It all comes with a salad and their dressing is amazing. The bread is so tasty too!I go for a nice somerset cider! Everytime we go there is a treat!Make sure you leave space for the puddings, they are very very nice!!!

It was worth the short detour from Junction 25 on the M5 to visit the smokery and have a taste of their smoked eel pate which is a real treat. The menu is full of good quality produce simple but full of flavour.I have to say that while lunch is good the best part of a visit is the shopping, the smoked eel is divine and the hot smoked trout is like nothing I have ever tasted before. This place is a little gem and I kind of hope that not too many people read this review I would hate them to run out of stock.

Delicious food which is not the usual 'run of the mill'. The menus is slightly limited if you don't like fish, but the ham is absolutely wonderful and the desserts are out of this world! Nice atmosphere and good service. It gets busy at lunchtime so it's best to book. Planning a return visit very soon.

It was an inspired move I open the cafe/restaurant to showcase the excellent smoked products produced by Brown and Forrest. The dishes that have been created to show off their products have been thoughtfully put together and in any combination mke for delicious lunches. Service is both efficient and cheery and our overall experience was very positive.

I had lunch with my wife and daughter and it was lovely. My daughter had a large bowl of tomato and basil soup and smiled ear to ear while eating it. I had the smoked chicken salad and it was fresh and tasty with a great deep smoky flavour throughout the chicken. My wife had the hot smoked salmon and thoroughly enjoyed it. The meals come with new potatoes that were fluffy and perfectly cooked.The only small downside of the restaurant is that the menu is quite limited with two starters and four mains. It does change as I have been before, but I would like to try the other food they sell in the adjacent shop as part of a meal.Service was prompt and friendly. Light and airy restaurant in the same room as the little shop selling all the smoked goodies e.g sausages, black pudding, pork loin, ham, chicken, numerous fish and beef.Lovely visit and would go again if in the area.

I have visited this restaurant and shop in the past and have found it to be very good. I mostly now purchase mail order and regard their products as excellent. Their smoked trout and gravadlax are wonderful and the smoked pork loin and artic char are very good. The trout pate is also very good. A quality company with very good service. Keep it up!

This lovely smokery is perched atop a hill with fab views - slightly obscured from our table by the car park, but lovely nonetheless! The smoked goods are delicious, and we not only ate there but left with a lot of delicacies for the fridge. Very nice indeed.

Travelled here on the recommendation of the owners of our holiday cottage and I was not disappointed. There was a great selection of smoked foods in the little shop e.g. sausage, salmon, black pudding, chicken, etc.My wife had smoked salmon and I tried the smoked chicken and it was delicious. My daughter had the tomato and basil soup as she was reluctant to try anything 'smoked'. She did try the smoked eel on the way out and thought it was lovely - praise indeed.It is a small cafe with about 15 tables and a couple outside. The majority of the food is served cold with a salad, though I would have liked a few more hot options. Overall a pleasant experience with helpful staff, a nice well stocked shop and a simple menu incorporating the main selling point - the smokery food. The only downside is that is has very limited opening times - check before you set off.

I've had lunch here on a number of occasions and have always had a good lunch. The menu is simple and unchanging but, if like me, you enjoy smoked eel, pork, chicken, sausages or fish followed by good homemade puds, all served in pleasant surrounding, then this is the place for you. There is also a shop to buy lots of goodies.Highly recommended

Food is excellent but portions are small and perhaps designed for the more mature customer (OAP portions by default) .Its a good place for lunch and a great atmosphere. You can also purchase local produce from the shop - its pricey but good quality.

Nice restaurant, great food, I would book a table in advance if I were you.

The restaurant is in an old stable, it is lovely. The food is tasty and simple. It was fully booked so do phone in advanceStarters were £4.25 we had one smoked eel on rye, mains for £8.25 We had one eel on rye, one smoked chicken and goose and plum sausages all served with salad and delicious garlic potatoes.Wine was by the glass or bottle. The puddings were not so good chocalate judy a little dry and bannoffee crunch very sweet. Service was good Nearby are little outbuildings with antiques and upholstery, good for a browse.I loved this place and would like to go again. The drive out to it is beautiful