Luttrel Arms in West Somerset

Right in the centre of Dunster, we always thought it would be a bit high class, but I'm so glad to have booked a Sunday lunch here. It's so lovely inside, little nooks and crannies, cosy, beautifully and traditionally decorated and then there was the food. We had a great Sunday lunch, beef with all the trimmings, it was fabulous. The service was great and the staff attentive and best of all it was dog friendly, so our dog joined us too. Highly recommend a visit.

Lovely old pub and restaurant. Dog friendly and good food.

Stunning pub right in the middle of dunster, if you have time for a drink at the pub then do it - low beams, wood fire, old furniture, had a bit of everything. The food in the restaurant was also absolutely delicious

Stopped here for lunch, but missed food by 2 minutes even though couple at the same time got served. Staff were pretty nonchalant. Nice surroundings.

Stunning garden with a great view of the castle expensive drinks

We stayed at The Luttrell Arms for our honeymoon and it was a perfect base to explore Exmoor from. Everything was exceptional. The food was wonderful (especially the secret garden pizza), the room and the whole building was gorgeous, and the staff were amazing. I don't think ice stayed anywhere where the staff were so helpful and kind. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.

Went for lunch, service - couldn't be bothered. Food ordered trout salad, searched high and low for it plus dressing destroyed any flavour. Would not return.

Went to the Luttrell Arms for lunch post a fabulous walk around the outside of Dunster Castle. Finally manged to find ourself to the Secret Garden..which it most certainly was as lack of signage made it almost impossible to find 😂. Thankfully the staff were only to happy to guide. The staff were fabulous 👌! Only too happy to help and assist when ordering/serving food. The Secret Garden itself is a little hidden gem and a welcome retreat. Food was OK and overpriced in my opinion hence the 4 stars.

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent bar, extremely excellent beer garden…excellent, Excellent and EXCELLENT!!!

We have had a lovely time here, the hotel it self is a delightful maze, the location is beautiful. The food was delicious. Most importantly the staff were brilliant, hard working and always happy to help. We will be back and I cannot recommend this hotel enough.

A beautiful hotel tucked away in the exmoors. Amazing staff and service.

Beautiful pub which I have visited for many years. The staff are always friendly, and food is always very good. We normally choose to sit in the bar area as it has a great atmosphere and style, but on our most recent visit we sat in the dining area which was excellent too. Slightly quieter, which is easier for conversation.

Good, well served local Ale. Nice menu. Had the pie of the day option. Chips were excellent. Choice of veg a little bizarre. Historic building and pleasant staff.

Great please for a meal or a wedding! Can't wait to photograph another wedding there later this year.

The beautiful decor of this pub unfortunately did not compensate for overpriced, cold food, nonexistent service and general chaos we experienced on Easter Sunday. The pub was clearly unstaffed and disorganised. We had to queue at the bar to order our food and drinks, despite it clearly being a sit-down pub, while one staff member remarked 'it's just one crisis after another here'. The food came quickly, but the portions were tiny (my £16.50 sausage roll was the same size as a £2 Gregg's equivalent), they didn't taste of much and weren't hot. It was cunning of them to ask that we pay upfront, because we might well have refused the full amount otherwise. In summary: it's a place with great potential but clearly in need of better management!

We stayed here for Valentines Day. The room was beautiful and we adored the view to Dunster Castle. We had a colour changing jacuzzi bath which was an added bonus we weren't expected. We had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend a stay here.

We stopped for some impromptu lunch on a Saturday. The atmosphere in the pub is lovely, old worldly style. The food was excellent, the pork belly burger was superb. Well Presented and tasted great. The servers were all friendly and very helpful. Toilets were clean and well presented. We were lucky to get in as there were many pre booked, but as we were early enough it worked for us. Will return and do recommend.

We stopped for some impromptu lunch on a Saturday. The atmosphere in the pub is lovely, old worldly style. The food was excellent, the pork belly burger was superb. Well Presented and tasted great. The servers were all friendly and very helpful. Toilets were clean and well presented. We were lucky to get in as there were many pre booked, but as we were early enough it worked for us. Will return and do recommend.

My wife & I were celebrating our 64th wedding anniversary and we wanted something special. We live in South Wales & our friends recommended the Luttrel Arms. It was a 100 mile drive to get there. But it was well worth the effort. From a warm and genuine welcome from the owner to the very kind staff member who carried our case upstairs to a delightful room & beautiful suite. with an a joining sun terrace. The hotel had provided a well stock tea & coffee facilities complete with very high class biscuits. We had booked a 3 night stay, it was so enjoyable I wish I had booked longer. The dinners we had in the restaurant were bordering on Michelin quality. One meal a fresh sea trout or Sewin as we call them in Wales. Was the best I have ever eaten, and I have had a few over the years. The breakfast is a wonderful spread of all the cereals one could wish for plus fresh fruit & yogurt with a superb fruit compote. For the hot selection their was a full "English"comprising of Eggs, field mushrooms, sausages, black pudding & beans. A real trencher mans meal. A great wine list with a selection of Zero alcohol for drivers or none drinkers. after dinner one could retire to the residents lounge which is very comfortable with a large fire to add luxury and ambience to the room. The bar has a superb collection of beers, spirits and local Somerset cider. Our 3 days went to fast with such caring staff & a great bonhomie atmosphere throughout the hotel. The walks around Dunster are wonderful and the place is cram packed in history with a large castle & grounds to explore. Thank You Luttrel Arms Hotel management & staff for making our stay so enjoyable

Stayed for two nights.Wonderfully quirky pub/ hotel with lots of interesting historical features. Excellent staff service.Lovely breakfast and evening meal.Well placed for exploring Exmoor.

Lovely hotel/pub. Staff very professional and friendly. Had some great burgers (must be homemade?) for lunch- which would have been even better if a couple of lettuce leaves and one or two small tomatoes were included on the plate - just a few pence on a circa £19 plate would have greatly improved the presentation and enjoyment. (Will still come back even if they don't take this suggestion)

Stunning hotel oozing character and charm. From the moment you enter the hotel, you are transported to a different era. Much of it dates back to the 15th century, but has been tastefully and luxuriously updated, retaining much of the original charm. The staff are unfailingly polite and efficient, the food is sublime and everything is spotlessly clean. Our room (Dunkery Beacon) was amazing. We absolutely loved our stay and can’t wait to return. Dunster is a delightful little village with an interesting range of little shops and the castle is stunning.

Having had many nice midweek lunches here previously, we decided to visit on a Sunday. It was fairly busy and in fairness they did seem short staffed. Our £18 per person roast was not good. Cold plates and cold food. The one and a half slices of roast turkey could not have been sliced any thinner. One small sausage with undercooked bacon, one stone cold Yorkshire pudding, three roast potatoes and a dessert bowl with a few vegetables. There was a bizarre handful of dried breadcrumbs on the plate and on asking, we were told that it was the stuffing. The staff did change our food when we mentioned it was cold but unfortunately it wasn’t much warmer second time around. We decided not to stay for dessert and coffee and left very disappointed.

We visited again for Sunday lunch and it was amazing food and service We have a nervous dog and always request a quiet table, every time the hotel is very accommodating We will be returning again whilst on holiday

We stayed two nights here as recommended by my son, however not what we were expecting. For the price, we were expecting an exceptional room and service. Whilst on first appearancethe room looked good with a four poster bed, it was not what it seemed. Firstly there were steps leading down to the bathroom, which is fine when the light is on, but dangerous in the middle of the night when it is dark. If you forget that they are there you could have a nasty accident. Unless you want to put the light on and disturb your partner. The bathroom left a bit to be desired, with grout needing a bleaching as it was a bit rough in quite a few places. There was a tatty old chair in the bathroom as well, only needs a coat of paint. Nice having a four poster bed, but when you put the TV on you have a post right in the middle of the screen. I think that the woman serving breakfast needs a day off. She was very abrupt and when my wife asked if there was any cheese available for breakfast, she got a sharp ‘no’ we don’t have cheese at breakfast, not a ‘sorry no it’s not available in the mornings’ which would have been a bit nicer. The food and drink is very expensive for what it is and I heard a couple of people complain when we were sitting in the bar about various things, which were just ignored. Would I stay again? I don’t think so, plenty of nicer places to stay at that sort of money.

We called in on a Sunday lunchtime with our Border Collie and luckily they were able to squeeze us in, as it was very busy. We sat in a beautiful bar room and enjoyed a drink before tucking in to an excellent roast beef dinner. There were plenty of staff on duty and we received excellent service. We look forward to a return visit next time we are in the area.

What a gem! The epitome of dog friendliness, serving delicious food, in beautiful clean rooms, all delivered by friendly and approachable staff. A real treat, we will be back

We stayed here by chance after discovering Dunster after a road diversion. And what a lucky discovery it was. Dunster is full of history and almost stuck in time. There are lots of craft and local independent shops on the high street. The tourist information office is full of details of local events and walks. There are also guided walks every other Wednesday. The Luttrell Arms exceeded all expectations. Dated back to the 15th century, and retaining many old features, the bar and lounges are comfortable with a great atmosphere. We were here mid week and there were always other guests around, highlighting its popularity. The lounge included a library of locally inspired books which were interesting to flick through. Perhaps the gem is the "secret garden" which is huge! Plenty of seating and pods, with it's own outside bar. Our room was light, airy and spacious. the bathroom exceptionally clean and well equipped. The individual terrace was a bonus given the weather was actually fine during our stay. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, country prints adorn the walls throughout the hotel all telling a tale of times gone by. The food was especially good. The menu including multiple dishes that made choosing just one difficult! We had steak, which was cooked perfectly and the ploughman's at lunchtime was plentiful with the best onion marmalade ever! Perhaps the best feature of this hotel though is the staff. All happy, friendly and extremely efficient, they made guests feel at ease and very welcome. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We will definitely be back, without a doubt. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

This hotel has terrific grounds and the rooms are clean, spacious and well equipped. But it’s the staff that give this place its real greatness. The food was great too! An excellent property all around that will see us again!

We had three meals here during our stay in Dunster. Every time we had excellent service and lovely food at a reasonable price. The restaurant was full of character and a good atmosphere.

Superb location, cosy comfy area where we ate dinner with a dog, service excellent, staff helpful, Food delicious & freshly cooked. only qualm would be no signal to pay bill at table. Although Wi-Fi worked where we ate.

The Luttrell Arms was always the “ posh” hotel / bar / restaurant/ bistro in DUNSTER a picture postcard village on Exmoor. As long term village home owners we are ideal target customers. The hotel has, like many West Country establishments suffered since Covid with staff shortages but the new antipodean manager is unbelievable! To be told that we couldn’t chose a time to eat until the kitchen allowed was laughable especially when the place was 75% empty . He needs urgent customer service training or sent back down under !

Stayed here on their Sunday Sleepover deal. The food was fantastic, room spotlessly clean and very comfortable and the service was first class. A short stay did not allow us to enjoy all the great facilities of the hotel. Would definitely consider staying here again for a short break at any time of the year

A lovely old hotel with a great atmosphere. We very much enjoyed our meals during our recent visit to Dunster. Very pleasant staff who made sure we were well looked after. Lots of nooks and crannies and also a lovely garden to explore. We will be back.

After having an ok lunch and being there all day, which was ok, after being given menus for dinner and ordering a bottle of wine we were told we could not order food for for hour, even though the pub was quiet. They couldn’t then say how long it would be after that. Manager couldn’t manage a wink!

Gorgeous hotel, amazing food and fabulous staff. We booked the Luttrell Arms as a night before stay for the Golden Retriever Experience. We stayed on the Sunday evening special including dinner and chose a Finest Room. It didn’t disappoint. From the moment we arrived, that staff were great. The room was really lovely with its own private outdoor seating area. The food was really good - I can see why they’re listed in the Michelin guide. Fantastic stay and we’d certainly come back.

Visited here for a meal while visiting a friend . Lovely building with various rooms to sit in . We had a table reserved and the name was showing on the table. There was a main menu and a special menu. I thought the starters and sweets were priced a bit steep ( £9 for 1 piece of bruschetta) but the mains were priced a more realistically. I had the pork chop which was huge , although rather fatty, and my friend had the fish of the special which she mentioned was cold . Didn’t have a dessert. The staff were all fantastic, very attentive and friendly. It was nice , but I’ll probably look at one of the other places to eat next time & compare .

Booked this hotel as a stop over while travelling down to Devon for the weekend with our 2 dogs. The luttrell Arms is an amazing hotel/restaurant/bar, we wish we were staying longer. What a fantastic find. The staff are all very friendly and super attentive,...

Food was outstanding, good timing, clean and nice staff. Good value for money, and quality. Would recommend.

We were attracted to their garden space as we had our dog. Lovely raised garden at the back of the hotel. Exceptionally friendly staff and great service . We both had the fish chips and peas ( Gluten free and so yummy ) minted peas,...

After a very disappointing visit last summer with mediocre food and our booking moved to the bar due a function in the restaurant, we decided to try again this year. What a difference is all I can say. The restaurant setting was bright, seats comfortable...

We popped in for a quick drink after going to the castle (that is a must do) We stayed for a couple of hours in a gorgeous old building full of character and charm. The staff were all very nice and friendly. There is a...

Big family group, over 30 of us celebrating my aunts 90th. We were like herding cats, but the staff were excellent, endlessly patient, as we changed orders and moved around the tables, turned up at different times! Particular shout out to Daniel, Jason, Jules, Tamara,...

My partner and I called in here recently whilst on a visit to Dunster Castle. We sat in the rear garden which was really nice on a sunny day. I had the battered fish, skin on chips and peas which were all perfectly cooked and...

We were a party of 10 for a Fathers Day celebration so we made the booking several weeks earlier. The staff were brilliant and nothing was too much trouble. Every request was listened and responded to accurately. The staff were particularly attentive to the children's...

Stayed here for a ladies weekend away and have to say what a lovely hotel. Rooms fine (although beds could perhaps do with a decent mattress topper) everything in them you could possibly need. Gardens beautiful with a view of the castle and the staff...

Spent a few nights here as part of Honeymoon.. great stay in very grand surroundings.. staff were lovely especially the breakfast team who made our stay even more memorable.. we will be back soon.

Had this place recommended by someone who worked at the castle (food there wasn't so good). They fitted us in (8 of us and 2 dogs - which were welcome), although we were on separate tables. Between us we had a good selection of dishes...

My Dad's 90th birthday dinner. Lovely food (fish and chips was lovely) and they really looked after us! Top notch. Will definitely go again.

Mussels for starter served in a sauce which can only be described as a Tin of tomatoes with chilli powder added then poured over mussels....couldn't have been anything else, what a waste of mussels...should really have sent them back at £10.50 per starter dear dear!...

We had a lovely Sunday lunch for five of us, great service, amazing food ,only criticism was the stable bar was not very warm.

l went for a drink in in the front bar one Friday evening and in front of other guests l was approached by the manageress who accused me of assaulting a member of her staff in another pub ?? She also told me that l...

We went for the Dunster by candlelight weekend, which was just fantastic, recommend for all, the hotel was fab, great bars, food good

We popped in on a Monday lunch time and it was really busy, but the welcoming staff found us a table. We both had the fish and chips, which was lovely. Fresh fish with a beautiful light, crisp batter, piping hot chips, peas and tartare...

We had dinner here with friends on a Monday evening, a table for 7, and had a delicious meal. My husband said his burger was one of the best he had ever had! Everyone really enjoyed their food, which couldn’t be faulted. The place was...

Just returned from a 2 day short break . This really is a great hotel with the friendliest staff you could image. Great food, professional service and a great location. Thoroughly enjoyed and will certainly return. Thank you Luttrell Hotel

We visited the Luttrell Arms on Bank Holiday and although the food was OK the service was somewhat poor. On arrival the bar staff were more interested in bottling up than helping us. Finally we were shown to our table but left to vend for...

During a recent holiday in the village we decided on an evening meal at late notice. Fortunately we managed to get fitted in. Excellent service and food. Very nice wine by the glass too. The hake was particularly good. We’d be keen to return for...

The hotel is owned and managed by a family who clearly know what they are doing. The staff are excellent, knowledgeable and care about the customer. After such a difficult time it is refreshing to come across a hotel that has maintained its standards and...

The Luttrell arms has been a favourite of mine and my friends for many years. Iv always enjoyed its friendly warm atmosphere and amazing food . UNTIL Tonight. My 15 year old son has just completed his GCSE exams and as a special treat i...

OMG! The chef really knows how to make a sandwich, absolutely stuffed with fresh and tasty ingredients. Absolutely delicious and we'll worth the money. Fabulous setting, lots of different spaces inside the building plus a spacious 'secret garden' with comfortable seating and umbrellas for shade....

very good quality food served in beautiful surroundings. Service has always been excellent and the menu extensive including V&V options

Hotel appealed to my tastes of all things countryside. In the main we had great customer service, we did get told off for being a little late for dinner which considering we were residents was not really necessary as they were not double stacking bookings...

We were so relieved to find this place! We were staying elsewhere in Dunster and struggled to find anywhere that served food in the evenings and trying The Luttrell Arms Hotel was the best thing we could have done! The food was excellent and there...

In the area so popped in for a pint. What can I say, a beautiful setting in a fabulous building and the Exmoor Ale was absolutely perfect. The lady on duty, Ruth, was charming, efficient and very knowledgeable about the beers. Also recommended the 'addictive'...

Had lunch here, it was on a Friday so it was very busy. The portions are very large, but a little bit let down by the quality, we would call it pub food. We thought the staff were friendly. It is a large establishment, looks...

An excellent lunch, pleasant surroundings, friendly and welcoming staff and the biggest plate of moules I have ever been served - delicious!

The food was excellent. My husband had the fish pie and I had the asparagus and wild garlic linguine .

Wow what a stunning old pub with beautiful features! Lovely and warm with a fire blazing. The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. We decided to share a ploughman’s and I’m glad we did as it was huge!! But absolutely gorgeous, full of top...

Food was delicious. Better than any food we had before on holiday. My partner had pie of the day & he makes excellent pies himself, and said this was the first pie he has had out that was as good.I had pasta dish & it...

Lamb curry was amazing. Homemade pie small but delicious. Excellent service. Lovely calm surroundings. Late afternoon drinks in the secret garden were lovely- stayed to watch the sun go down - really enjoyable experience.

This used to be very good but on two recent visits we found the service very slow and the food only average. This was more than a year ago - let's hope it has improved.

We called in for an early evening drink on a recent trip to Dunster. The staff were most welcoming and we had a seat near the fire. The local Holy Water cider was very good and the atmosphere in the bar area was jovial and...

Friendly staff and beautiful setting for pre drinks before Reeves . Very busy but was found a table for our family gathering with our dog. Excellent

Best Sunday roast for sometime food was excellent.They were full but fitted us in and service was quick and efficient.will return when back in the area.

We ate here three times in a week and it was absolutely amazing, we had a nervous dog and the staff were absolutely fantastic. Food was exceptional, we would have eaten on the fourth day but apparently at last notice they had no chefs. Would...

We went with another couple for a three night stay at this very old and lovely hotel. My friend contacted the hotel twice some time before we arrived requesting Canadian Club whisky but when we got there this had not been ordered. They were very...

Absolutely loved it here! Was visiting the area and decided to stop here for some lunch. The food was amazing and the staff were attentive and welcoming. We had the mussels, chicken Caesar salad and scotch egg and they were all great dishes. Very dog...

We ate here twice in our Somerset holiday. We were so impressed we returned to beautiful Dunster just to eat in the secret garden at the Luttrel Arms again. Great pub food, honest prices, lovely service and views from the garden are of the castle....

Having first visited over 40 years ago, we have been going back every 5 years or so. While the food has varied during that time, the place retains its unique atmosphere-in fact with the construction of a great beer garden at the back you can...

We only stopped in for some beer but the garden up the steps at the back is a real oasis. It has views over the castle to the church tower and the lovely country side behind. Utterly spectacular. The Otter beer was, as usual, absolute...

Went to the Luttrell today with my wife for their 3 course Sunday Lunch, table booked for 12:30 so we were the first people in Psalters Restaurant. The starter was cooked fresh and was quite tasty, the main "Roast" course however left quite a lot...

Lovely, garden views something special then come into the hotel for comfy and lovely atmosphere. Food beautifully cooked. Service so good. A wonderful treat.

We have been to Dunster several times and always wondered what the Luttrell Arms was like. So this time we booked a table for two. We arrived a little early and although we were offered our table we were also given the option to sit...

This hotel and pub is at one end of the main street in Dunster opposite the Woolmarket. The main entrance leads into a lobby and then onto a narrow corridor and very olde worlde bar which looked charming. We continued round a corner and upstairs...

I had booked a table for the first night of our holiday in the area on the recommendation of the owner of our accommodation. We had a warm welcome - the staff were lovely. I'm a sucker for scallops, so when I saw them on...

We booked a lunch time table and on the telephone for 6 adults and one child. It was explained on the phone that we would need to sit at two tables due to covid regulations and we obviously agreed and expected this on arrival. On...

This hotel is excellent. The staff are helpful and friendly. Food excellent and it is in a great setting. Very comfortable place to stay.

Although we were not staying at the Luttrel Arms we ate in the bar on two occasions and the food was delicious and beautifully cooked. It's a lovely old hotel and the staff were very friendly and couldn't do enough for us. We also had...

I live locally and have spent many an evening enjoying the last light in the garden. On this occasion I was greeted with a rather lack lustre experience. I was directed to the garden as per norm but when I arrived the member of staff...

Quaint hotel with large secret beer garden at the back giving great views of the castle and village. Garden really nicely done and great place to relax after visiting the castle service was a little comical, they got our order wrong three times, and we...

We tried to visit here fir Lunch, during a trip to Dunster. We were looking for the Garden seating area when we were stopped by a staff member.... who seemed rather put out that we had dared to look inside. Having been chastised for daring...

We had lunch at The Luttrell Arms on Monday 17 May 2021 while on our first day of holiday. This is an exceptionally wonderful place to eat, set in the charming village of Dunster. The food was fabulous. We had a whole grilled sea bream...

Staff were very friendly and attentive to Covid precautions. A traditional pub feel and cosy. The food was excellent and value for money. I will certainly return when in the area.

Living locally I have been to the Luttrel’s many times over the years. I had heard some disappointing reviews about the food yearly in the year. I am pleased to say it’s not the case now. The service is excellent and the waitress happily offered...

This hotel is very cosy, food is very good. Hotel is dog friendly they provide bedding for them. Rooms are warm, clean and well equipped. Location is very good for nice walks.

Really super pub and restaurant. We loved the surroundings - have had a drink here a couple of times. Went for dinner on the night before lockdown - without booking - and staff accommodated us. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere - clearly liked by local residents,...

I have been here twice this year and both experiences were not good. I had oysters on the first occasion and they were sent back as they were a little old and tiny. I put this down to genuine error. Atmosphere and staff very nice. Second time Oysters again but the salad was discoloured and old. I did complain to the waitress all she said was I will mention it to the chef. I put the salad to one side. I saw the chef talking to another client. I called him and showed him the sald. He looked at it and said I agree its not that good is it and walked away. That says it all. Wont reccommend this place.

We had booked a table in the bar as the restaurant was for the Hotel guests. They had a wide choice on their menu. We had the full three courses & drinks. The staff were great & helpful.

We called in for a quick drink, very nice pub, which looks to have a great gluten free choice on their menu, sadly this does not extend to stocking gluten free beers or ales, such a shame as there are so many great ones about now!