Cat Head Inn in South Somerset

Excellent meal and great service, We will return!

Lovely country inn full of character, offering first class food and drink. Andrew, the publican offers a varied and interesting menu, well presented by the excellent kitchen and table staff. Thoroughly reccommended.

The best Sunday lunch in the area, and I've tried quite a few. A fabulous comfortable pub with well kept local beers, local food, a relaxed atmosphere and great service. The perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Well worth travelling to, you won't be disappointed.

I love this place. I have been a good few times over the years and it is ALWAYS just the loveliest pub. Always a warm welcome and lovely food. Menu is very good for a Sunday lunch and very reasonably priced. I had a long drive ahead of me and they were kind enough to put dessert in a takeaway container and even then they took effort to present it nicely. I would go so far as saying it is just the ideal Country food pub.

Good selection of local ales.Great food at reasonable price.

One of my favourite pubs. Very atmospheric - dark, cosy, beamed, roaring fire. There's a garden too. Very well managed. Dogs very welcome. Food, a cut above your usual pub fare. Definitely recommend 👌

Lovely country pub, convivial host and an incredibly eclectic menu. The Menu Fixe was very reasonable for some wonderfully cooked unusual dishes : curried parsnip soup and a wonderful chicken pie with a twist. Highly recommend, whether you are a foodie or just want well cooked dishes and a pint.

Brilliant food, service and atmosphere!

We called at this lovely old Inn set in a village off the main road and enjoyed a glass of cider and were tempted to try the interesting menu for lunch. We both selected from the daily specials. My wife had the whole sole and I ordered the monkfish with Thai curry. The meals did not take long to arrive and we were both very pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meals which were beautifully cooked, very tasty and enjoyable. We enjoyed desserts and coffees which completed an excellent lunchtime treat whilst we were on holiday. The owner was very hospitable and friendly and the atmosphere and decor of this hidden gem made this a place we will want to visit again when we are in the area. Thank you. Keep up your excellent standards.

A lovely old inn in a pretty village. Sunday lunch is £25 for 2 courses, £30 for 3 courses. Portions are more than generous, and the quality is excellent. Roast pork came with stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, parsnips, green veg medley and extra gravy. If you can manage a pudding then you have a bigger tummy than any of our party! Outstanding value.

The food is delicious and we always have a lovely time when we go here.

Last night we celebrated my wedding anniversary with friends. We were welcomed by the owner. The food was freshly prepared and of high quality, and perfectly served by Holly. She was friendly, efficient and always had a smile. The pub is very well looked after and makes you want to return. Thank you for looking after us, this wasn’t our first time as we often pop in with our favourite butcher Steve and certainly won’t be the last either. Thank you 😊

Had a lovely lunch. It's so nice to find a pub that does proper fresh and interesting food, not just stuff from a catering company. Portion size is nice too, not overwhelmingly large but high quality so feel well fed but not stuffed. Also good flat cider.

Read and digest! - so often recently we've gone out for dinner to leave underwhelmed and disillusioned at the quality of the meal and the customer service experience. We went for dinner at The Cats Head last evening with good friends, they chose the venue having been before. On arrival there was a relaxed and warm welcome from the Landlord, the menu was varied and interesting and the food which was very obviously cooked to order was of high quality and delicious! we were served by Holly who was so lovely and did everything to ensure our customer experience was first class and memorable. Our overall experience has restored faith in the hospitality industry, THANK YOU! to The Cats Head, we will certainly be returning and will not hesitate in recommending this gem of a place.

After visiting nearby Montecute House, we followed the leafy lanes to find the Cat Head Inn for Sunday lunch. We chose the 2 course option. The roast beef was tender and cooked just right. Plenty of gravy accompanied the yorkshire pudding, and the array of vegetables was wonderful. The STP dessert rounded off a lovely lunch. Very glad we had this culinary experience!

Great quality food and service good wine list as well

Of course we tried out all the pubs near the cottage. This also included the Cat Head Inn. The service staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was tasty and sufficient, but unfortunately we couldn't fit in dessert 😅

I have wanted to try this well reviewed inn for a while, and we gave it a shot in July when we were looking for a Sunday roast. Booking was easy via email (can call too). Off the beaten track, we parked on the road not far from the inn. Warmly greeted on arrival and shown to our table in the charming, tastefully decorated dining area. We were served by an attentive waitress who was super nice and polite throughout. Proper silver cutlery and an actual cloth napkin are the little touches that set it apart from the rest. For drinks we opted for a medium wine and a cider, wine was lovely and the cider was crisp and refreshing, a great pint. My wife went for the nut roast, while I chose the beef, both cooked really well, as were the vegetables and cauliflower cheese that accompanied it. The menu offered two courses for £25, or three for £30, so we went for two and enjoyed a fabulous dessert with our roasts. Both the crumble and date & toffee pudding were fabulous. Toilets were lovely and clean, wish we’d have looked at the beer garden but didn’t get the chance. Dogs welcome too, with pup snacks at hand. A charming country inn, definitely one we will visit again, keep up the good work!

Incredible lovely hidden place!! Thanks to Andrew for the elegant service, and God bless Anne for her amazing hands for cooking!! Really enjoyed a luxurious dinner in a charming old house! Hope we'll be back sometime!!

Excellent Sunday roast, very generous portions, fantastic ale. Loved the decor and feeling of space. Really lovely garden for pudding after, with antiques and objects to look at and buy in the old skittle alley

Excellent food and very friendly staff. Very welcoming and quiet pub with delicious food. A little of the beaten path, but that is part of the charm. Would highly recommend.

A wonderful old village pub in a lovely part of Somerset. We ate here twice during our week's stay at nearby Montacute (beautiful village). The welcome, ambience, service & food couldn't have been better. We're Sunday Roast addicts & you won't find a better one. A fine pint of Butcombe bitter, too. Highly recommended & we look forward to returning next year. Keith & Maralyn - Hadleigh, Suffolk.

In all culinary experiences here in England, this Yankee absolutely loved The Cat Head Inn the best!

Father’s Day trip to the Cat’s Head. We were led there chiefly by trip advisor and the proximity to the A303. It was superb. Andrew and the team made everyone feel very much at home. The food was fantastic, the service perfect and the pub itself a delight. Very much recommend for a visit. Many thanks.

Splendid, we will come and eat next time.

Absolutely beautiful pub, and a very pretty beer garden with plenty of quiet corners to enjoy a drink in the sun. Lunch was freshly cooked to order and tasted absolutely amazing. Will certainly be back.

Lovely atmosphere. Great menu with so much choice and fabulous landlord.

Beautiful authentic pub with great food and service

What a great find. Excellent food all cooked fresh.

A wonderful set lunch which represented excellent value for money. Well presented, good portions, fabulous beer according to the other half. All served in beautiful surroundings by a friendly but thoughtful maitre d. We will be back.

Very traditional pub, with very welcoming and friendly staff especially Holly. Our friends Steve & Vanda bring us here because of the superb ambience with a real fire but the food is what you come here for. Its amazing, really really good. Lots of variety even for vegetarians.

Warm welcome apon arival, well kept ales 🍺 cosy pub will be returning again soon 😊

Lovely village pub of exceptionally high standard. Very friendly landlord and waiting staff. The Sunday roast was absolutely perfect and the starters/desserts were delicious.

Tried the spring summer 3 coarse menu very nice very filling , would recomend giving it a try

We found the atmosphere in the Cat head to be everything you would want from a country pub warm and welcoming! Nice range of beverages and the food we had on the Saturday night was excellent together with friendly service ensuring we all had a fantastic night!! Well done to Andrew and all his staff😊👍

My partner and I had a fantastic lunch at the Cat's Head Inn yesterday with our family. The food was beyond reproach; couldn't get enough of the glaze on the Tomahawk Pork Loin. The landlord runs every aspect of the front of house solo but it's so seamless and friendly you'd assume there was a team of him working. Overall exactly what you'd hope for in a local gem.

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch with family. Would definitely recommend.

What a wonderful pub this is. A real find. Fabulous menu, the food is outstanding and the landlord and staff are wonderful. Toilets are spotless - always a good sign! There is a dearth of high quality country/village pubs like this and they need supporting. Visit the pub and have lunch or dinner - you will not be disappointed. Truly excellent.

We cannot recommend this lovely pub enough. The pub itself is a beautiful building in a picturesque village, with an elegant and stylish interior. We always receive a warm welcome from Andrew, the proprietor, which, sadly, isn’t always the case in some pubs. The menu is changed regularly, and every dish I’ve had has been creative, delicious and always home-made. There is a calm and friendly atmosphere, accommodating locals and visitors alike. Such a place is scarce these days, and deserves to be wholeheartedly supported!

The lunch was delicious 3 courses for £20 is an absolute bargain . Unlike a lot of special prices this one really was great the food was fantastic and the pub and Andrew were delightful we will go again soon ,We want to try the Sunday lunch TOP MARKS

Way too long since we had been to the Cat Head, but found today that it was as warm and welcoming as ever, especially with the log fire. The excellent menu was further supplemented by inventive specials, with the three of us in our party all choosing something different. The quality of our meals was superb, unusually good, great vale for money, and the service truly first class. What a wonderful place this is.

Way too long since we had been to the Cat Head, but found today that it was as warm and welcoming as ever, especially with the log fire. The excellent menu was further supplemented by inventive specials, with the three of us in our party all choosing something different. The quality of our meals was superb, unusually good, great vale for money, and the service truly first class. What a wonderful place this is.

Met family there for Sunday lunch. Lovely welcoming country pub, with open fires and tasteful furnishings, very comfortable and friendly. Meal was delicious, we chose traditional Sunday lunch, the typical roasted meat was accompanied by a good variety of vegetables expertly cooked. Both the first and dessert options provided a good selection of choices and were presented in an attractive way. All in all the whole experience was very enjoyable and pleasant. Also lovely clean loos!

We went for a Christmas meal. Really lovely but portion sizes a little small which is a shame as usually very generous. Landlord very welcoming and service terrific and a really gorgeous atmosphere.xx

As I've never been to the Cat head Inn, I was going with an open mind. Our visit was a recommendation from a colleague, who has been a few times before. We were not disappointed, our host was warm and friendly - imagine a publican from a cosy Christmas movie, and we were welcomed in, then treated like old friends, once we chose our drinks, we were then shown our table. Within a short while all our guests had arrived, and the staff took the orders, the service was very friendly, and even though all the tables were packed, our food came altogether. The food was excellent, and as there were a few of us, we could see the variety offered, which often can cause food envy, in this case, we did not, as all enjoyed our choices. After each course - and we had three, the empty plates were quickly removed and we were even able to choose a favourite dish, which was not on the menu, as the staff were very accommodating. At no point, did we feel rushed to leave, so the tables could be filled by the next customers. The whole experience, from the logs on the fire, to the candles in the corners, dining at the Cat head, has the wealthy feeling of being taken home, and fed by your family. Definitely recommend this to anyone, in fact, we plan on returning very soon.

Beautiful pub situated in a quiet village. Pleasant greeting, lovely interior. Waited over 30 minutes for first course. I ordered pork, leak and Stilton pie. See photo. A puff pastry square on top of some rustic pork cubes in a creamy sauce isn't, in my opinion, a pie. No trace of the leeks and no flavour of Stilton. I mentioned the puff pastry issue to the landlord who said 'I make it clear on the menu that it's a puff pastry lid'. No you don't - see photo. 'I sell a few of them. Thats good then. It is generally considered that a pie is a pastry casing with a sweet or savoury filling and sometimes, but mot always, a crust. Other than that, the food was pleasant enough and the atmosphere convivial but I'm not going to hurry back. Shame.

Had a thoroughly enjoyable lunch here today. First time visit for me👍🏻. Food was cooked to order with great service. Chocolate torte very rich, perfect! Thank you.

Could have guessed how good this place would be from the moment the guy on the bar welcomed us. A superb lunch in a fantastic village pub. Loved it!

Fantastic Sunday Lunch (29/10/23) - excellent menu choice - premises are spotless and really well presented - Of fires - all very cosy - and no matter what time one arrives (!) you are assured of a friendly welcome from Landlord and Team.

If I could give six out of five I would! I love this pub. Always a warm welcome, both from the landlord and the wood fires! Excellent local beers and ciders, all within thirty miles of the pub. We had Sunday lunch and it is excellent value and wonderful quality. If I were to split hairs, the roast potatoes could be improved upon as they were very tough around the edge, and the chocolate mousse was sadly inedible as it was liquid and with grains of something in it, but I every single other item was faultless. Starters were all served with light and fresh salads well dressed and main courses were well cooked and with great sides, particularly a very good cauliflower cheese. The landlord and the waitress who served us were really friendly and made an already perfect pub just that little bit better. Worth the biggest diversion from anywhere even vaguely near to visit here!

Absolutely stunning meal, had to have all 3 courses, and second to none service. Thanks for having us! We'll definitely be back again.

What a charming pub with an unspoilt interior, unfussy service and delicious food. The lighting and log fire were a dream and the prices were fair for excellent cooking and locally sourced food and drinks. We will be back. Thank you.

A beautiful atmosphere to eat tremendously delicious food! We had spectacular lunch of tomahawk pork chop and a scummy burger. (the pork was the best #foodenvy!!) The layers of flavours were outstanding.

It is a lovely friendly pub with great food and beer.

After two wonderful days in the area we spent our final evening with new found Chiselborough friends and Andrew's gracious hospitality. Terrific meal, beer, and atmosphere. Thank-you Andrew, and send thanks to your friendly, helpful staff. It was most memorable. Until next time, Doug & Donna (from Canada)

We booked a table and were lucky that they had a table available. The food was nice, the menu interesting and the ambience was charming. Would recommend.

Wonderful pub with friendly host excellent food and service

Excellent Food and atmosphere I would recommend it for Lunch and Dinner. Lovely outside in the garden and Sunday lunch really good

Beautiful pub, five mins from the A303 - hanging baskets outside, thatched cottages around it, flagstones and big fireplaces. Nice garden at the back. All the beers and ciders are local. Great food - we had chicken souvlaki, a great pie, squid, chorizo, awesome fries. Perfect lunch stop.

Excellent pub to meet with family. Staff and pub were very good with young toddler. Food was excellent and service was great. We were still chatting half an hour after closing but the staff didn't rush us. Would definitely recommend.

Tafel voor twee geboekt telefonisch. Heerlijk eten met vriendelijke bediening. Heel mooi om in deze gelegenheid binnen te komen. Oude gezellige sfeer en goed onderhouden en schoon. Geschikt om met de viervoeter te bezoeken en mogelijk om met de bankpas te betalen.

Cenato per lavoro. Bruschette buone ma pane poco arrostito, molle. Ribeye: carne molto buona. Patatine fritte ok. E verdura gustosa. Salsa al pepe un po' troppo diluita. Menu dice tempi attesa 30 minuti, ma abbiamo aspettato molto.

The Cat Head has a warm and friendly atmosphere nicely decorated inside and a lovely beer garden to enjoy a cold cider 😊 we booked a table on the Sat for 4 and the service was very good and very tasty food well worth a visit !!

We all enjoyed a wonderful family meal at The Cat Head, the food and service was wonderful. Andrew and the team are incredibly friendly and attentive, chef ensured that she discussed a dairy allergy with us personally after ordering, which was excellent service and put...

Arrived late, en route to the coast. Was seated and served a fab meal. Beautiful food, amazing atmosphere and super friendly staff. Very dog friendly.

Fabulous setting, atmosphere, service, food and wine, as over seen by the ever attentive & friendly landlord, Andrew … and the dogs were also very pleased with the service too !

Excellent food, varied selection and some creative dishes prepared. Presented well, with a wonderful twist of flavours. Lovely atmosphere. Ales were good, and staff friendly, helpful, and warmly welcoming. Lovely pub with garden to rear. Street parking only. Dog friendly.

Nice pub and looked after nicely. Had the pie, was tasty but was just a lid which disappointed me. Limited menu for veggies

Lovely little find! The staff were welcoming and atmosphere in the pub was lovely. The food was nice….but please have a few more veggie options!

Lunch at The Cat Head today was excellent, lovely pub with a warm welcome and the food is just delicious. Steak & Kidney pie for both of us, the meat was tender and so tasty! Would highly recommend

Excellent service, food delicious, thank you.

Vero good food and typical English style

Word of mouth led us here. Well worth it. Fantastic roast dinner. Dog friendly too!

Fab food, fab service, wonderful place!!

An almost half way meeting place to have lunch with friends and what a lovely pub. Lots of choice for gluten free on the daily specials board and the menu We all cleared our plates, they barely needed washing up, we didn't really need dessert...

We visited the Cats Head Inn yesterday whilst on holiday in Dorset ,for lunch . What a treat . We had a warm friendly welcome from Andrew and there was a wonderful cosy atmosphere created by two roaring fires. The food was absolutely fantastic ....

I had lunch here with an old friend one Thursday lunch time. We both had an excellent very tasty 3 course meal from the specials board (there was also a normal menu with 10 or 12 mains courses to choose from plus a reasonably priced...

My visit to the Cat Head was incredible. The warm reception from Andrew on our arrival was lovely and the good experience continued from there. The Cat Head is a stunning country pub which provides a warm cosy environment and a lovely place to socialise. The food was incredible, beautiful flavours and enough that I could not fit pudding in, perfect. I will return another day for this course and try the roast. Thankyou to the entire team working at The Cat Head.

Brilliant food and good service. Minor issue with our meal but dealt with well and would highly recommend. Good wine list and proper beer

We were recommended The Cats Head by friends. We booked for a Sunday Lunch prior to my son going on holiday. Absolutely fantastic from start to finish, well trained staff with excellent customer service, food was exceptional and the chef came out to make sure...

I came across the Cat Head Inn by chance whilst on the internet looking for new places to eat within a reasonable distance to where I live and it is a real find. The Landlord is very welcoming and the food was tasty and portions...

Brilliant food and a lovely place to go

Favourite pub in Somerset. Food is amazing, drinks are equally as good, just a fun cozy environment

We were staying in the area over Christmas, and had pre booked a meal at the Cats Head Inn on Christmas Eve. Nice atmosphere, everyone was friendly and welcoming, the food was quite excellent and the members of staff helpful and attentive. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Thankyou.

A fabulous Christmas lunch with family in the glow of a real fire, and in beautifully decorated surroundings. Delicious food, two of us were vegan, and our Strudel main course and chocolate pudding were perfect. Such a warm welcome from Andrew. Thank you for a...

A while since we’ve been to this wonderful pub so we thought we’d drop in for a pre-Christmas lunch. Frosty outside but two glorious log fires and a welcoming smile from Andrew made us feel immediately at home. And with a seasonal glass of mulled...

We very nearly didn’t visit due to england playing in the World Cup! But we are so glad we did as everything was great! Andrew & his staff were very friendly & made us feel very welcome despite not being locals (we travelled from Essex)....

The Ox Cheek Ragu was delicious - dark, rich and tender, the baked cheesecake with marmalade and honeycomb delicious too. A little noisey seated in the bar area, for quiet conversation request a table in one of the other two areas.

We came for a date night and brought our two springer spaniels along. Both dogs and humans made to feel very welcome. Beautiful country pub, lovely decor and the food and service just simply outstanding. The creme brûlée in particular was to die for!! Have...

Had lunch here recently and the pub is dog friendly with a wonderful host to welcome you in. Lots of great details and thought and the food is very tasty too. Good selection of non alcoholic drinks as well as alcoholic, wish we had a pub like this one local to us!

This was a return visit to try the Sunday Lunch and we weren't disappointed. The menu choice was excellent, with traditional roast meats and appropriate vegetarian options. The staff were friendly and attentive, which created a warm and relaxing atmosphere, where we had a fantastic...

Having just moved to the area, we are checking out local pubs, and this is the best by miles. Both stoves were lit, making it warm, cosy and welcoming. We hadn’t booked so just stayed for a drink: the landlord was friendly and informative. We...

Sunday lunch with family. We all enjoyed starters and main course plus one dessert. Tea and coffee was served with shortbread, nice touch. The food was good, service excellent and the atmosphere was everything you want in a rural pub on a Sunday lunchtime. Perhaps...

Lovely Sunday lunch. Highly recommend.

Yesterday we went for a meal and to say everything was excellent. Food service and the atmosphere was second to none. Scollops and chicken skewers were great to start with and then the main of chicken breast and the Pork Tomahawk was to die for....

Just back from dinner at this wonderful pub to celebrate a birthday. The ambience and service were perfect but the food was out of this world. The menu choices were excellent and the food itself was up there as one of the best meals out...

What a find. Drove past the sign for this lovely old pub many times. My mistake. The food was awesome. I had scallops to start- fresh and tasty with a black pudding crumb- delicious. Followed by ox cheek with horseradish tagliatelle. Simply gorgeous. Service was friendly, attentive and not overwhelming. Wasnt the cheapest night out but for this quality we will be back!!!!

We dined at a The Cat Head Inn with dear friends. Food was great, wines were too and the service was excellent. Looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend

Lovely but expensive. The ambience was perfect, the landlord Andrew and his staff were super friendly, table service from the young waiter couldn't be faulted at all and the food was delicious...I have to say I had the best fish and chips I have ever had! Now I know I've said it is expensive but you really do get what you pay for here and that is a wholly perfect evening out, if you're just looking for a quick cheap bite to eat then probably best head for McDonald's 😂

Recommend by a lady we met at Montacute house, and we were not disappointed Welcome, food, atmosphere absolutely superb…. Our little baby Lily (Black Labrador) says thank you for the treats 🍺🐾🐾 The Fudgies x