castle hotel padlock Somerset in West Somerset

Awful food, awful service and awful standards. Popped in for some lunch bar staff where snappy when we ordered, returned to our table and waited for the food to come. Undercooked Jacket potato was soaked in flora spread when we asked for butter and £1.29 for extra cheese gets you a tea spoon full. Steak and ale pie which had chewy pastry and tasted awful. The salt and pepper squid had the same consistency as a bouncy ball we found on the floor. Food was bought to table and we was left to find our own cutlery, when we found some we thought it was dirty but staff confirmed it was clean. Far from it! When the issues was bought up with the manager he seemed to be inconvenienced by what we bought to his attention and we was offered complimentary drinks for our inedible food! We did get offered 2 free ice creams but as some of our party was still eating we ordered 1, when he bought this to the table his attitude continued and the ice cream was slammed on the table. No offer was made to clear plates. The ice cream was just as bad as the food very artificial flavoured sauce and it came with a spoon with the remains of someone else desert. Tables where left uncleared, plates of food attracting flies and not what we expected as the menu looked to be good and reasonably priced.

As three couples we arrived for a little get together -some of the group were regularly at Woods. It is a place that really has an authentic atmosphere for a Devon pub but with very good consistently delivered food and with a great wine cellar. We asked for a few changes on the dishes which were all fine and I had a great Duck dish accompanied by Asian style vegetables. Others had a. Dry enjoyable lamb dish but to me (and generally not a pudding person) a superb custard tart with young forced rhubarb and it has a tiny tinge of ginger - delightful. Friendly and relaxed it is not a place for pomp and fussing but it does deliver a consistent and honest high quality pub food.

Great night , Here for the 70's Thursday club , Staff were amazing , Everyone enjoyed themselves , A night not to miss ..

We had an really lovely time at the stags head. From the moment we walked in everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxed and we felt at home. Especially how they treated the children, we felt welcomed and relaxed. The food from the take away menu was delicious, we will definitely be back.

It's a fantastic Pub with superb food and an outstanding chef, well worth a visit!