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Nº 94 in 243 in West Somerset

Nº 37 of 97 British in West Somerset

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We had nice roast evening meals. Will visit again when next in Porlock. Cash only though, no cards. Recommended.

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Ian J . 2022-10-23

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This is a very good restaurant that is very popular with the locals which is always a good sign. The food is very good and the proprietress is a lovely, helpful and engaging lady

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Graham John P . 2022-10-15

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Visited this wonderful restaurant in the heart of Porlock in August, having done so 12 years before! We remembered the food being really good so thought it was a must to try again. Still run by the same couple who have mastered the art of teamwork! Food was perfect and service really personable. Great menu choice, well cooked and presented...as was the dessert.....it would have been rude not to try them!! Reserve your table ahead otherwise you will be disappointed! See you next year

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Tony . 2022-08-24

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We had 2 evening meals at Lapsewood last week when we were i Porlock. We will go again when we are next in Porlock

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Bill D . 2022-07-11

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Having walked past this restaurant a couple of times whilst staying in Oareford recently we thought it may be a nice place to dine one evening, it looked very inviting with a nice and varied menu. So, we did book a table and soo pleased that we did! It’s a lovely husband and wife run business with a real cosy and friendly atmosphere. We received a very warm welcome on arrival and escorted to our table. The menu is varied and offers most choices for all. We opted for the garlic prawns to start and the Sea Bass as main finished with a specials dessert of poached local pears. All in all the food was very nice, it’s not Michelin Star food but neither are the prices. If you are looking for a nice friendly restaurant that offers a good of very reasonably price food then this a certainly well worth a visit. Not sure however what if any GF options are available but obviously worth checking before you book. We will definitely go back here. A most unusual and unique restaurant to visit if you are in the area.

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ElClassico2014 . 2021-10-07

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A favourite place of my wife and myself to dine of an evening when staying in Porlock. Run by Jan and Paul their food is all home cooked and their menu always includes a toast of the day. Fresh vegetables served none of your tinned or frozen vegetables here. If you have room for a pudding then try the pie of the day always made with fresh local fruit. Booking is a must and Jan an Paul do not accept card payment so take cash or cheque. We will be looking forward to returning to Lapsewood in 2022 and catching up with Jan's family.

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Colin A . 2021-09-19

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Gave it a go as staying in Porlock and the menu read well - then were absolutely blown away by the fantastic quality of the whole meal; spectacularly good ingredients cooked to perfection all at a reasonable price in a friendly, homely atmosphere. Can't recommend the place highly enough - it certainly knocks spots of many a highly rated, even starred options I've tried before.

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KathHarnett . 2021-09-16

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We had a couple of meals here during our stay. The food was good wholesome food with lovely puddings. The restaurant is run by a friendly couple and they were so accommodating and caring. We could not have asked for more and would wholeheartedly recommend them. You will need to book in advance. Thank you so much!

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louisac867 . 2021-08-06

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Brilliant immediate service and lovely home cooked food. The roast was perfection and really tasty. Fruit pie great with perfect pasty and the right ingredients balance. Would recommend - great value that exceeded the expectation.

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Y1762XLsimona . 2021-07-24

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But the Venison Casserole is 'tops'! All the meals are excellent but I have trouble getting past the casserole on the menu.

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BrianA144 . 2021-07-08

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Lovely home made food. We both had the venison casserole which was plentiful and delicious and the hostess made you feel very welcome.

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georgetU5986AI . 2021-06-20

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Like stepping back in time don’t be put off by the old fashioned decor. The home cooked food was delicious service attentive nothing was too much trouble great value for money we will defiantly be returning.

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Keith W . 2021-06-06

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Lovely place with a great atmosphere. Venison casserole was superb. Excellent value for value. Wonderful host reminded us of Julie Waters !!

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Janefandtonyj . 2021-05-28

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Booked a table the night before. Great place to eat, friendly service, great food. The owner greeted us and the food was excellent, plated, hot and worth every penny. Would definitely go back and recomend to anyone.

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Kay E . 2020-10-18

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We had a lovely meal here - I had roast pork and my husband had a delicious lasagne. It was all very well cooked with plenty of vegetables including excellent roast potatoes and a good bottle of wine. Fruit tart and custard to follow - all very enjoyable. Service was good - the lady serving was very friendly. A good experience!

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Josephine A . 2020-10-13

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Poor, unimaginative over-priced transport cafe food. The offerings had well cooked vegetables designed to fill the plate as the main was far from generous. My vegetable lasagna was sloppy and lacking in vegetables! My partner’s pork lion was small - the crackling being the best thing! Cheese and biscuits was basic and lacked anything you might be tempted by - cheap cheddar, Brie (possibly from Somerset) and Stilton all pre-cut into the smallest triangles. Must do better.

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stephenpD6903LZ . 2020-10-11

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Have been coming here every September for a long while now in different party sizes. Every time has been excellent. Tonight there was only 2 of us and with the Covid restrictions in place as well. As always a cracking meal and service. Will be back again September 2021, hopefully without Covid and also with more of us! ❤️

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Richshort70 . 2020-09-19

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Fantastic food, full of flavour at reasonable prices.Beautifully presented.Waitress talked to everyone and thus a great atmosphere.Very impressed and will definately return

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Outdoorspe . 2020-09-13

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Really great personal service and good food with just enough choice to keep you focused! All the dishes we tried were excellent, non-fussy and well presented.

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Leonora G . 2019-10-25

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We only visited Lapeswood because we saw it on TripAdvisor, and it had such good reviews so we thought we would pop in for an evening meal and see for ourselves the service was excellent very friendly and competent lady who seem to be working on at her own with one person in the kitchen produced fantastic meals it’s true what they say about the venison casserole it is fantastic, the lady serving seem to have a fantastic rapport with all the Customers and also showed a lot of interest and attention to detail would definitely recommend I would say don’t read a book by its cover as it is very dated interior but the service and food and cleanliness is excellent , I even ordered a pudding which is something we don’t usually do but again wanted to check out the reviews that said that the pie was fantastic and it melted in the mouth

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117lindag . 2019-09-18

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Have been many times with friends.Paul is a great chef and Jan a first rate host. This can't be bettered.

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John S . 2019-09-14

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This is an old fashioned restaurant that you could almost walk past on the high street, but you'd regret it. Very relaxed atmosphere with each table having Trivial Pursuit cards for added entertainment. Hubby had "the best stake and ale pie" of the weekend; I had perfectly good hake with new potatoes and green beans. The portion size was just right. We shared a cherry pie afterwards - absolute heaven! Best pud in a long time so we will be back for more. The waitress/owner (?) was lovely and chatty so I'd definitely recommend.

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Happy-Ali2013 . 2019-08-26

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Lovely restaurant, fantastic food and plenty of it. Everything is homemade and delicious. Service is friendly and efficient. Reasonably priced. Even my mother-in-law was impressed! Can't fault it.

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Ju1esW . 2019-06-30

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Daily specials at this small friendly restaurant in the centre of town. Home cooked and lovely, friendly personal service.

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Rosalie P . 2019-06-25

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Though in our mid sixties we managed to bring the average age down by a good twenty years! The first impression of darkly varnished floor and tables, a deep plumb decorative motif, a "gods waiting room" clientele and an unsmiling "have you booked?" before any words of welcome all set the scene.This restaurant clearly hits the spot with some for it was busy and several guests were greeted as regulars but ..... weird touches included a 2017 year planner behind the bar, talking point Trivial Pursuit question cards on the table that included a question about what country Leipzig is in - answer "East Germany" and food that was so dull that it would be offensive to call in plain. To cap it all you have to have cash with you as they do not take debit cards but do not tell you that when you bookLots of places to eat in Porlock so why bother dining here?Went to The Ship pub for pudding - much better in every way

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davidU4833EJ . 2019-06-23

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Always have an excellent, tasty meal. Service is always quick and friendly. The sea bass was very tasty and well cooked and the dessert was delicious. Well worth a visit.

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Elaine K . 2019-06-05

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We ambled up and down Porlock high street looking for dinner and decided to come here, being attracted by its traditional air and no-nonsense menu, A very good decision. There was a no-nonsense lady inside who served us some excellent traditional English dishes, a pork loin roast and a gammon steak. The pork loin was accompanied by crisp crackling and roast potatoes. I opted for egg chips tomatoes and peas with the beloved gammon. Often chips are the Achilles heel of a restaurant, but these were perfectly browned, not over-thinly cut and they retained their freshness even as they cooled. A good full bodied house red and a bottle of Exmoor Gold were followed by two rich filter coffees. An excellent dinner for our last night on Exmoor - I would heartily recommend the Lapsewood for all lovers of no-nonsense.

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Des_Kanso . 2019-06-02

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We have been visting this restaurant for many years. The owner Jan and her talented chef husband run the restaurant between them.Jan is very warm and welcoming. The restaurant is cosy and comfortable. The food is always wonderful. I had the special and my husband had the roast if the day which was topside of beef.The house wine is a favourite of ours and we have it at our local restaurant at home.I highly recommend a visit to this little gem. They do close on a Sunday and Monday.

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Sue S . 2019-05-15

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Visited the Lapsewood on Saturday evening, good choices on the menu, we had starters, mains and dessert. A nice touch was when requesting no tomato with the steak, some breaded mushrooms were plated up with the meal as an alternative. All the food came out piping hot and everyone enjoyed their meals. The restaurant is run by a husband and wife who both work very hard, well worth visiting when in Porlock, best to ring ahead and book a table as it is very popular

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62DG . 2019-05-06

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This is a small but lovely place, the food is good English cooking, try the Venison casserole its superb.

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Annette S . 2019-04-24

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Walking throuh the village we stumbled across this restaurant. Limited traditional menu but do not be put off by this. Our meals were totally delicious, well prepared, well presented and our host was that great mix of chatty and recognising when to walk away. Only downside is they do not accept cards of any description...there is a cash point in the village!!

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Sheilb734 . 2019-04-22

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Delicious English cuisine along with originally decorated interior created an unforgettable experience. It was nice to chat with the Chef Paul and his wife Jane who had welcomed us and whose presence made a great company!

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Michał T . 2019-03-03

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My wife is a traditional food lover, so when she saw traditional Roast on the menu she was hooked. On the first visit, the lady on duty curtly advised we are full..... I booked a table for the next night , to please my wife . The Roast was Beef, wafer thin slices, roast potatoes large, and lacked crisp coating... very boring. The waitress never enquired as to our satisfaction but payed a lot of attention to her local regulars, not very friendly!

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jettajoe48 . 2018-09-12

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I ate the best rump steak for a long time. Local meat from Devon red cattle. Cooked to perfection. Do not take credit or debit cards. The restaurant was full by 7.30 so booking essential

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hughmartyr . 2018-08-27

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A very well established husband & wife team, who do everything between them. The food is cooked fresh to order & even the veg is home grown, seasonal, different and cooked to perfection! The menu has something for everyone's tasted & even a little different. You can even get a roast during the week. The pastry is to die for......Remember to leave room for the homemade deserts, including homemade ice-cream. Friendly and relaxed. If busy you may have a little wait, but what does that matter when you are out enjoying food. While waiting there are trivial pursuit questions available or just soak up the atmosphere. (You will need a pause between courses.) Would definitely visit again and again! Just remember cash only, no credit cards. (Cash point available in the vicinity) Highly recommended and very good value.

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ianchristchurch2018 . 2018-08-13

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This family run restaurant is a hidden gem. The food us beautifully prepared and cooked to order. The options are generous. Jan is in the front of house. Always happy and welcoming. We always visit when we are in Porlock.We are never disappointed. Thankyou.

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Sue S . 2018-08-02

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Been using Lapsewood for several years now . Always in the area in July and book as soon as we get there. Have tried most meals and cannot fault any of them. Friendly couple, will be back next year.

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sg3945amy . 2018-07-23

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Visited twice while staying with family who rate this as the best restaurant in Porlock. It serves traditional home cooked fine at sensible prices and that includes the wine list. They have a short menu which is always a good sign. The roasts are excellent, I gather lamb is the best. The steak and mushroom pie was fabulous, salmon got top marks as did the griddled hake special of the day. Home made coffee ice cream very tasty Really helpful service. Best to book as it is small. I will definitely return.

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Wannabyourhero . 2018-05-21

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Heerlijke lokale gerechten en zeer vriendelijke bediening. Heerlijke Engelsr sfeer met een spel Genus ( Triviant) op tafel.

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Menco S . 2018-05-11

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We loved this restaurant. They unlocked the doors early when we were stood outside waiting for it to open. Very French feel with wonderful food. Lovely ambiance.

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Ruth R . 2017-12-25

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We stay in Porlock quite often but this is the first time we have eaten at the Lapsewood as we thought it was going to be expensive. It is advisable to book as they are usually quite busy. The welcome and friendliness of the hospitality is very good and the service is quick and efficient. The menu may be limited but they have something for everyone - roast every evening to fish dishes and vegetarian alternatives. The quality of the food is excellent and very reasonably priced. We shall eat there again next season.

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Hariette T . 2017-10-30

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A quiet friendly restaurant serving tasty evening meal. Roast lamb on house menu this evening was full of flavour, a nice selection of vegatables with great roast potatoes. Was recommended by B and B owners and did not disappoint

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Annette W . 2017-10-04

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Had dinner here last week with my partner - we both had steak with potatoes and veg. The owner served us and was very welcoming and the place is clearly popular. The food was fine but a bit lacking in oomph.

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Jane W . 2017-10-01

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Only a small restaurant so you need to book. Lots of locals eat here regularly, which says it all. Others when paying their bill, asked to book again for the following night! I had the roast of the night, beef. It was very good, plenty of meat, beautifully cooked veg (not soggy) roast potatoes, new potatoes. My husband had ham & egg which he was pleased with.

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MuncherJ . 2017-09-13

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Excellent quality meal, good value for money. Very popular, particularly with locals. If you haven't booked in advance unlikely you would get a table. Small but friendly restaurant.

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143pam14 . 2017-09-09

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Having had an indifferent meal the previous evening in a local pub we tried here. The difference was chalk and cheese!

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Peter W . 2017-09-08

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We have been to this restaurant before and we really enjoyed the whole experience, and this time was just as good.

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paul g . 2017-08-28

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Looking for an evening meal in Porlock are first thought was to try a pub. There are 3 but they...

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Andrew190822 . 2017-08-06

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Gute britische Küche. Das Interieur des Restaurants erinnert an die gute alte Zeit und wirkt, im guten Sinne, etwas altmodisch...

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Philipp D . 2017-07-28

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I'm just about to book a table here, again! My husband and I have been visiting Porlock for many years and always look forward to visiting our favourite restaurant, Lapsewood; delicious fresh fish, local meat and fresh vegetables beautifully cooked and always served with a smile. The puds aren't bad either, if you can manage one. This little restaurant, run by a husband and wife team has a wonderful welcoming atmosphere and never fails to impress us.

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Iwillreturn . 2017-05-19

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When in Porlock we never eat anywhere else provided Lapsewood is open. We always receive a warm welcome from Jan and the food which Paul cooks is first class. This restaurant is excellent and eating there on a regular basis makes our holiday in Porlock even better. Paul was very poorly last year and it is great to know that he is now much better and back in his kitchen.

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Colinalbon . 2017-05-03

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Had a lovely week in Porlock and ate at the Lapswood restaurant on our last night,what warm and friendly place and the venison casserole was superb.

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kosmos244 . 2017-04-18

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Whilst staying in this lovely village, we were recommended to go here by our lovely hosts Jo and Terry at the fabulous B & B the Hunters Lodge in Porlock. A lovely little find serving great British food! Go here for good quality food at resumable prices! Thanks Lapsewood for sponsoring us for the London Marathon! See you again next time we are here!

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John C . 2017-04-17

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Visit this restaurant and you will not be sorry. It was a return trip and I had the Venison casserole again. Magnificent. Luckily they do a daily roast which pleased my wife. One point to make, no credit or debit cards so you need cash.

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Tony B . 2017-04-10

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Lovely family run restaurant in the heart of Porlock.We both had the roast, but other meals on the menu looked very nice.

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charleygirl13 . 2016-11-08

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As part of our short break in Porlock we went to Lapeswood for a meal. It was pleasantly busy. We had a glass of wine, Pat had the roast and I had chicken. Both well cooked and enjoyable meals. We also had puddings, Pat had pears and I had a really lovely raspberry and apple tart. It was a good meal with efficient service. It is good food.

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Edward02 . 2016-10-09

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Thoroughly enjoyed our meal this evening. Grilled lemon sole, new pots, broccoli & French beans followed by yummy apple & damson pie with custard. The décor may not be the contemporary style of most restaurants we frequent, but we like this unaffected dining experience. It is an easy relaxed atmosphere in friendly surroundings. It must be a great asset to Porlock residents.

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WillowArt . 2016-10-06

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What lovely meals, i had exmoor beast steak and mushroom pie and my partner had the venison which both meats melted in your mouth and full of flavour. The service was great and they also allowed me to alter my meal to suit my tastes. I would highly recommended eating here.

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DOUG C . 2016-09-28

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We were hooked when we read the menu displayed outside. There were so many main courses that we could have enjoyed but the Venison Casserole, on a September evening that had a slight damp chill hint of Autumn, was irresistible. We were not disappointed the taste was just what we had hoped for and even though the portions were generous we could not pass up on a fruit pie and custard for dessert. The food quality was matched by the service could not be faulted, and when you consider there were only two people including the chef, it is an example to other restaurants of what can be achieved. On the evening we visited there was a constant stream of customers all of whom appeared to enjoy their meals and visit as much as we did.

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CandWNorthandSouth . 2016-09-19

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A really friendly little restaurant in Porlock. Good honest food, good wines and lovely service. Lots of repeat customers mean that it's best to book, especially weekends.We really enjoyed our evening. No gimmicks just tasty home cooked food.

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puffafish . 2016-09-17

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A small family run restaurant with a warm and friendly welcome. My favourite is the local Exmoor Venison casserole. Never had anything to compare and finish up with home made fruit pies and custard. This little place is a gem. You must try it.

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Tony B . 2016-09-12

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We ate here on our 2nd night in Porlock but would not go back. We arrived at 730, moderately busy only one person waiting tables/front of house. Given menus fairly promptly but then no drinks order taken 20 mins later were asked for our food choices. it would have been good to have been able to have a glass of wine while waiting. It was 45 mins before our soup arrived, a broccoli and cheese, bread was extra. Not a very generous bowl of soup. No apology for the long wait. We both had fish of the day which was grilled and was quite good served with a tomato Mediterranean type sauce and a large portion of boiled potatoes, rice would have gone better with the sauce. The menu generally suitable for traditional eaters nothing very interesting and the puddings uninspiring, Not much atmosphere but I think we were both suprised that there was no concern from staff that we had to wait so long

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ruthlet60 . 2016-04-27

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Small family run restaurant.good food and service. A nice home made broccoli and Stilton soup, delicately flavoured and piping hot. Venison casserole good value, piping hot and tasty. Served with roast and new potatoes and three vegetables which were nicely cooked, just like home. A nice Cote de Rhone wine £15.95 and other wines reasonably priced.

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John H . 2016-04-26

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We love eating at this small restaurant. The food is always excellent and the service is friendly and quick. Great value for money.

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Elaine K . 2016-04-20

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We enjoy eating out at our favourite restaurant - the Lapsewood for our evening meals. We have been eating here on all our visits to Porlock. This is a family run restaurant, conveniently located in easy walking distance of most of the B & B's in the area. They offer nightly roasts as well as a la carte alternatives. The meal prices are mid-range (average £10.00). The decor could do with an uplift, not having changed very much in our 20 years of revisiting the area. Give it a try if you like home cooked food.

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Mike S . 2016-04-17

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Old-fashioned and quirky, the roast lamb was not any good but the casserole was great, tasty and soft. The fruit pie average but the ice cream quite good.You can play trivial while you are waiting for the meal.

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Seita Y . 2016-03-26

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Lapsewood produces really tasty mid-range food. It is ideal for holiday makers, especially families and for special occasions.Friendly service. I wish it was open all the year and not just April to October

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Roger H . 2015-12-15

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We visited the Lapsewood restaurant last weekend whilst staying in Porlock. The meal was lovely, beautifully cooked and presented, and the service was very good, friendly and efficient. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a nice meal in pleasant surroundings.

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27Bullseye1 . 2015-11-06

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I last ate here about 25 years ago and I don't think the menu or décor has changed since! Perhaps it is deliberate to keep the place in a time warp to make it stand out from the other places around. It definitely does that but it isn't anything special. Just plentiful portions of ordinary cooking without frills. I've looked through the window on various occasions and sometimes it has been full - mainly elderly people - but on the evening we ate there, there were just two other couples and you could have heard a pin drop. The lighting was poor and it created a pretty miserable atmosphere.I wouldn't choose it if I wanted the feel good factor when eating out.

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Exmoorgirl . 2015-10-26

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We made this restaurant our last evening dining. So pleased we did nothing else compared! The host was wonderful she helped with our choices gave recommendations on wine to go with the food and was chatty and helpful. She and her husband have ran this restaurant for 35 years I think she said. The food was superb! Tasty and filling we ended up having a sweet which I didn't need but had anyway. A home made apple and blackberry tart!!! Mmmmmm is all I can say if in the area visit you won't be disappointed.

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Bondychris104 . 2015-10-08

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Meal was very tasty lovely home cooked food we had the steak pie and it was very filling! Although my partner found room for a desert!

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shadow1971 . 2015-09-28

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Cosy, slightly old fashioned little restaurant. Don't know how the one serving lady coped on the busy evening we went in, but she did. My prawn starter was good, but my husband thought his mushrooms were a bit ordinary and there isn't much choice of starters. My venison casserole was lovely, very tasty and husband enjoyed his lamb. Doesn't take credit cards, so remember to bring cash or cheque. The best place to eat in the village.

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gingerpip . 2015-09-21

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Great food, home cooked really wholesome great value, service was friendly always time for a chat, can not fault it, a little gemrecommended.

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linkywalker . 2015-09-15

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Lovely food and service with only one lady serving us so well. Good value with excellent wine and tasty food

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Lesley P . 2015-09-13

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We took two of our grand daughters to Lapsewood Restaurant as they came with us to Porlock during the school holidays. We had eaten here before so expectations were quite high. It was such a lovely evening out and, I pleased to say, our expectations were exceeded.The girls had difficulty in choosing their meal from the excellent menu, but they obviously made the right choice as they ate all of what were adult size meals. The food, the service, the ambience and the value for money couldn't have been better. See you again Lapsewood!

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Brian A . 2015-09-10

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Quiet hotel, long walk to the sea, lovely restaurant in the High Street where I had two evening meals. Second or third visit to the town(twice on foot, once by car).

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JFeakins2014 . 2015-09-01

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Unpretentious, honest grub served in huge quantities. It's a bit like walking into a time capsule from about 1972 but that adds to the enjoyment. Great place. Seemed to be a lot of locals in the night we were there which is always a good sign.

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NavigatorNW . 2015-08-26

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Lovely place, with a friendly family feel. Delicious food- my lamb was perfectly cooked. Lovely selection of desserts too with homemade fruit pies as an option. Great friendly service- would definitely recommend

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Helen W . 2015-08-22

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Went for a family meal and was not disappointed. Everyone enjoyed there food and my sea bass was gorgeous. The staff were very friendly and I would go here again. I highly recommend this place.

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HeyNathan . 2015-08-22

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My fiancé and I had a great meal here. Fantastic home cooked food and a lovely atmosphere. The quiz cards on the tables were also a nice touch

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jameswarwood . 2015-08-22

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Lapsewood is our chosen place to eat when we zip through Porlock a few times a year. Really good home cooking at a sensible price with a warm welcome too. The fresh hake was five star cooking.

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Girassol2014 . 2015-08-10

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A shortish menu because everything is home-cooked and home-prepared. We had a delicious venison casserole with lots of freshly cooked veg. Good for those like me who don't like foams and smears and piped music. Booking advised in high season.

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Tricia K . 2015-08-08

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We have ate in most of the eateries in Porlock, great food & drink here, Only minor issue is that they don't take card (need to rush to cashpoint mid meal) could be avoided with big sign or comment on arrival.Is worth the hassle as great food.

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Leighfire . 2015-08-08

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My husband and I stayed in porlock for 4. Days,we ate out every night but we definitely saved the best till last.The manageress was so lovely and hard working,the food was all homecooked,piping hot and delicious,had starters and mains,too full for dessert.Fantastic evening to end our stay thankyou so much.

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Alison W . 2015-08-01

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We had a couple of meals here during our recent stay and were very impressed with the quality of the food and the friendly service.The prices are higher than the Castle Hotel over the road and as I am always looking for good, cheap food I was a little unsure about trying it. It was recommended to us by the owners of the B&B Hunters Lodge so we tried it. The food and service was so good we went again the next night. If you are staying in Porlock then give it a go, you wont regret it. Best to book though as it was full both nights we were there.

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davidsage . 2015-07-24

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My family and I have been visiting Lapsewood for a good number of years and it never disappoints. It is has the best home cooked food in the area and we always receive a warm friendly welcome. The evening roast and homemade pie is always a must. There is normally an evening special as well - the Horn and Prawn was excellent.

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KC-May14 . 2015-07-08

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We were advised that this was a good place to get home cooked food and it did not disappoint. It is run by a husband and wife team and they are amazing. She runs front of house and he does the cooking. Everything we had was extremely good. My husband had the fish special (sea bass) and I had the vegetable lasagna with an extremely fresh salad of lettuce, tomato, green pepper, cucumber, grated carrot and celery. The apple and berry pie with custard afterwards was yummy.

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657Yorkie29 . 2015-07-05

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Recommended by Myrtle Cottage owners, this small restaurant was full within an hour of opening, surely a recommendation in itself. Excellent cuisine - the venison casserole is an absolute must. Vegetables beautifully cooked. An energetic and incredibly efficient hostess. A brilliant evening out.

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9andadog . 2015-07-03

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This is a great place to stop for a delicious supper, home cooked and tasty. if you would like a roast or casserole and yummy puss like fruit pies at very reasonable price this is a great little restaurant with very friendly personal service.

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sallyalex . 2015-06-26

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A flying visit to Porlock and we ate here both nights. The highlight was local cod with courgettes provencale and fresh vegetables, but the venison casserole scored 10 out of 10, as did the lamb roast and apple and damson pie with proper custard. Brilliant cook in the kitchen and a friendly face front of house - the perfect combination. Highly recommend.

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Girassol2014 . 2015-06-10

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Good homely food, good portions. Recommended by a local, quite rightly, always a good sign. Good value.

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LOZP51 . 2015-05-27

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Lovely food well cooked, the only downside was it was a little quiet that particular night. Would definitely go again though.

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NancyGreenway . 2015-05-26

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Nous y avons dîné à prix modéré (pour la G.B ...) Accueil aimable.Mon épouse et moi avions chacun un plat différent, mais dans les 2 cas, c'était bon et copieux, avec des légumes frais et de qualité.La déco intérieure n'est pas très lumineuse, mais a un côté "traditionnel"...

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PhilippeHolnon . 2015-05-10

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From outside and within, the decor belies the spectacular standard of mouth-watering home cooking awaiting you. Go with a large appetite as thankfully you will find none of your modern titchy, surrealist, messed-about-with plates of food here. Piping hot, freshly cooked "know-what-you're-eating" roasts, steaks, fish, etc., etc., etc. Equally tempting desserts which change depending on local availabilities, could include home-made apple and loganberry pie with custard. You'll get a warm, down to earth welcome from the hardworking host and her modest chef husband. Worth booking to make sure of your place. You won't regret a visit.

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Sam M . 2015-05-06

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The food is freshly cooked, of excellent quality in what I would describe as British home cooked style. Roasts, casseroles, pies and proper puddings with custard! The wines are reasonably priced a are the meals themselves. The four of us went twice out of three nights and thoroughly enjoyed it

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Michael D . 2015-05-01

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We had this lovely restaurant suggested by the B& B we stayed at and we were definitely not disappointed!!!! My husband had the venison casserole and it was wonderful and I had the sea bass special which was cooked just perfectly. We couldn't have been more pleased. Good local beer as well. I had been warned off the 'strong' Exmoor Beast by the B&B where we stayed so of course I had to try it and it was very good. They had option of room temperature or cold beer which was thoughtful. For dessert I had the rhubarb apple pie with custard and it was heavenly. I would go back in a heartbeat!!!!

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HRHCaoimhe . 2015-04-27

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We have been visiting Porlock for many years but have never visited Lapsewood before because from the outside it looks a little old fashioned. However over Easter we booked for Saturday evening. Well you know you've done well when the locals are eating there. Run by a husband and wife team she is front of house and he cooks with no other staff they are amazing. We had the sea bass, beef pie, rhubarb & apple pie and the cheese board. Fantastic food and service very good value and we will definitely be returning.

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yippee66 . 2015-04-08

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Lapsewood is open in the summer and serves homestyle evening meals. Everything is cooked well, portions are excellent and the service is welcoming and friendly. It is ideal for families. Really good value for money

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Roger H . 2015-03-17

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We ate here whilst staying last August at a B&B just around the corner (The Ship; also very good). Very friendly service, food great and portions generous! In particular the fish I had (sea bass) was cooked very well and tasted lovely. Would recommend to anyone staying locally.

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SamSam2015 . 2015-01-18

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Run by a couple with no other staff. She serves, he cooks. They do a blinding job. Although the restaurant may appear a little dated or old fashioned I feel it adds to it's charm. Roast dinner £8.95, local venison casserole I think was £12.95? You don't feel ripped off, just well fed at a fair price. My meal was tasty and I'd revisit without question.

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Bikermum79 . 2014-11-09

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