Ring of Bells in Taunton Deane

Fantastic meal, great service, a real gem of a pub.

Only popped in for a drink. I'm guessing it's a eating pub now as had to wait to be seated. A lot different from when I last visited.

Great guinness friendly bar staff, that was my first review, now the service is atrocious, it is the second time in 3 weeks that I have visited, been seated and then totally ignored both times for over 10 minuits in a quiet time without being served, not atrocious service and ambivalent staff who really can't be bothered, if it was just the once, maybe an off night, this was twice o. The trot, abismal especially for one of the most expensive pints of Guinness in town sadly I won't be bothering again

A quality place with attentive service and great food.

Staff, top marks , everyone attentive caring and very helpful , I’m in love with the place , food amazing x

Great pub- the best in Taunton in my opinion 🍻

Ended up here because we thought they had live jazz. We decided to stay and eat anyway and we’re so glad we did. Our server, Hannah, with her beautiful red hair, was amazing and the chef came out and checked in as well! The meal was AMAZING! Everything fresh, perfectly executed and delicious. This American chef approves!

The service was brilliant. We sat outside & it was lovely, if a little chilly but to sit inside these days you need to book well it advance. Outside was fine but noisy & fully of kids. Unfortunately the food wasn’t as expected. I had the ‘fish mezze’ which was really disappointing. I expected more than 3 prawns, 7 bery tiny bits of calamari, a small pot or pate (which was the best part of the meal) & a tiny quenelle of crab meat, with some bread. For the price, I expected more. The chicken burger though was apparently great!

Steaks perfectly seasoned. Staff were very attentive. Had a wonderful evening. The steaks are definitely worth having.

Been here many times previously and always had good meals. However, last night, 30 Aug 24 @7:30pm, very disappointed. Brought visiting guests with us having told them that this was a really good pub restaurant. I ordered (expensive) rump steak (medium). What came was a rather flat, burnt around the edges, well done piece of beef! Not wanting to detract from our guests enjoyment I didn't say anything at that moment, but expected a waiter/waitress to come back and ask if everything was okay. That didn't happen!! When waitress did finally reappear to clear the table I mentioned that the steak was overdone. No apology, but said she would let chef know! Nothing more said. My wife said her linguine was nothing special and our guests fish and chips didn't look that good. It's very disappointing to see standards drop like this. Hopefully notice will be taken of this review and improvement made.

Fabulous place, with a great menu, lovely staff, and never felt rushed today, even on a busy match day. Just feel embarrassed didn’t have cash for a much deserved tip!

Friendly welcome, food and service was great.

A must visit for a meal on our annual trip to watch cricket.

It was great until I paid 13 pound odd for two beers ..

It was really great right up until they decided I'd done a runner (I had gone to the toilet) and made it so blatantly obvious when the barmaid announced "Here she is!" as if I was some kind of mental patient or couldn't understand her! I'd been "MIA" for all of 3 minutes. Absolute shocker!!

Had a great birthday party in the function room upstairs which was nice and private. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and the food was amazing. Great organisation and would come again next time we're in town.

It was very close and a walking distance from where I was

Just finished our Sunday lunch here. First time we have been but it certainly won't be the last. Lovely food. Lovely staff. Everything is clean and fresh. We sat outside in the smoking area. Our choice. So nice to be able to eat and then smoke in peace and not be treated like a pariah. We had a lovely time. Thank you. We will see you soon.

Have the table service sussed and amazing food and beer

Great pub food. A really interesting pub menu with some innovative choices and some classics. All well cooked and reasonably priced. Great atmosphere

Love this pub. Great selection of beers and ales. And the staff are so polite, friendly and attentive. They come round taking orders and bringing drinks to you. Properly spoiled.

What a lovely pub with amazing staff and great food and of course drinks can't recommend this place highly enough till the next time keep well guys

Lovely place to have lunch and drinks. The staff have always been welcoming and the food is delicious. We have been here many times before, we have brought family and friends and would highly recommend.

Thanks Matt, our Sunday lunches were delicious and the service was great for Dave’s birthday. We had a lovely time in one of our favourite pubs.

Really lovely food & excellent service

One of those pubs that thinks it is a restaurant. When we walked in we were greeted at the door and asked I'd we had booked a table when we said that we hadn't his attitude towards us changed, we were told to order at the bar and our drinks would be brought over to us when I went to pay in cash I was told it was card only It's a good job my wife had hers with her. Not my type of pub but with saying that I am sure it will suit many people.

Amazing place. Highly recommended.

Amazing place. 5*'s for the staff! Will definitely be returning for food and more drinks sometime. I reckon the evening vibes will be 🔥 as well. From my quick pint with the Mrs I would highly recommend 😊

We were a party of 6 adults, 3 babies and a dog… and we were accommodated very well. The food was great. Nice shaded outdoor space was perfect for us as a large group. Excellent location in town, close to a park and the river.

We turned up without a booking and needed to be served quickly as we were going to the theatre. Lovely friendly staff, really good food, we had eaten and were out with time to spare. Couldn't have asked for better!

Only went in for a drink recieved a warm welcome from all the staff lovely atmosphere

Lots of staff on hand to help, from meeting us at the door to pulling chairs out. Good menu but quite pricey. There are not many vegetarian options.

Drinks only, table service, nice pub

Never had a bad time in this lovely venue!

Only popped in for a coffee Excellent Service Reasonable prices Nice atmosphere

Called here for dinner before going to the theatre, really had a good meal

It's to having the choice of 5 real ales 🍺 but I don't like it's table service only

Very welcoming lots of staff equals quick service. I asked for which real ale is recommended. The manager suggested the best. The food was not hot but well presented and delt with promptly. Overall nice warm and friendly.

Good Sunday lunch, but limited menu. If you have mobility issues be aware that the only access to the upstairs dining is a narrow staircase with turns, so if booking you may want to specify a downstairs table.

Nice beer garden next to cricket ground.

Went for drinks after a show. Table service was great with the first round of drinks. The second round of drinks was not such good service. We felt that we were in the way and was an inconvenience. A Shame as this was our first visit.

Favourite pub in Taunton! The food is guaranteed to be amazing, with a menu that offers lots of variety. When friends come to visit this is the first place we take them. Be sure to book ahead as it fills up quick. Ring of Bells has never let us down.

De ka real simple but pleasant cuisine

Great pub, amazing food.and great service. Definitely recommend!

Popped in for a quick drink and a bite before the theatre as it looked a friendly welcoming pub, was meet by two rather unfriendly signs, Wait to be seated and no cash...so not so friendly after all and not for us. Guess the age of standing at the bar enjoying a pint and the atmosphere is lost in this pub.

Table service for drinks is rare in England, but that's what you get here. Excellent real ales.

Best roast dinner in town !! My husband won’t go anywhere else ! Staff extremely friendly and service is spot on…

I've been to The Ring Of Bells a number of times and every experience has been the same. Very friendly from the moment you enter, and service is prompt. The food is excellent, and the layout and overall feel of the place is very comfortable. Excellent.

Really friendly staff and so accommodating to our needs. We were a large group that had to be out in time for the theatre but with our meals preordered, everything ran like clockwork. The food was delicious and we had a really social space so the perfect evening before watching family perform at the theatre. Thank you

The Ring of Bells is a fantastic pub that ticks many boxes for a satisfying drinking experience. It boasts a commendable selection of alcoholic beverages, catering to various tastes and preferences. However, I must admit, cocktail enthusiasts might find themselves slightly disappointed as the pub doesn't offer cocktails on its menu. What sets the Ring of Bells apart for me is its inclusion of Sheppy's Low Alcohol cider—a personal favourite of mine. It's not often you come across such a quality low-alcohol option, and having it available here is a definite plus.

Always good. What more can I say!

Substantial meal £6.00, beer £37.30. Bargain... The outside has been brought inside! Magic if you've been immunised but a little less magic if you haven't been immunised!

Consistently great food and convivial atmosphere. Service is attentive and prompt. Food intolerances and allergies catered for with minimum of fuss. Highly recommended.

Excellent food and service - will definitely be back.

Popped in for drinks only. Went to the bar to be told it's still table service only, which is fine if you get to sit together. On this occasion, my friend and I were sat on separate tables side by side but sat opposite strangers. This felt odd at first but the people were locals and conversations struck up, so in the end it enhanced the experience. Attentive service, we were asked as soon as our glasses were low, did we want another. It was a busy bustling atmosphere.

Busy pub close to the cricket ground, needed to wait a couple of mins for a table to become available. Table service and 5 ales on hand pumps.

We had a family get together to celebrate what would have been our Mum's 100th birthday. Our party of 13 were made hugely welcome. We dined in the upstairs room and everything was first class, especially the service. Thank you for making our day special.

We had to wait at the door to be seated. We were not allowed to stand at the bar. Drink prices were expensive. Needless to say if you want a traditional pub experience this is not it.

First but not last visit. Went for Sunday roast, with my Son. The food was on point, with a more than large enough portion size.

Seemed like a good atmosphere. But for some strange reason they would not except cash🤔had to leave after drink was served

Good food. Nice real ales. Very good service.

We love to come here every time we visit family in the area. Always great service, and choice of drinks is excellent. We've had food here once before, which was really good, and the beer garden in the back when the weather is nice is an added bonus.

Had a lovely works Christmas lunch here, and the smells of the food when you are passing are devine

Fab food fab service will be back!!

Nice atmosphere. Good food, including a Sunday nut roast for vegetarians. Only drops a star for limited ale range. I am a bit fussy mind, as I like dark beers....

14 of us had our Christmas lunch at The Ring of Bells. They were so accommodating with our booking and made it so easy. The menu was great, food delicious and staff amazing. We had a lovely time and hope to book again next year.

Book ahead as this place gets busy very quickly, and I'm not surprised as the food is great

We were absolutely delighted to have another lovely work Christmas Lunch at The Ring of Bells. As usual, food and customer service didn't disappoint! Very warm, welcoming atmosphere in well maintained space with an amazing food. A great choice of food for three course meal that needed to be pre-ordered. No photos of food, as food was disappearing from plates so fast that I haven't had a chance to take one 🤩 Highly recommended for group outings. We sure will be back again!

Went for team drinks. Great service and real classy pub atmosphere. Warm and good choice of drinks. Will be back and pleased to say this will be my local

Super cosy, and absolutely delicious meals, chowder did not disappoint!!

The food and service were great 👍 I highly recommend 🤗😊

Excellent pub and very welcoming. Log fire and dog friendly. The owner/manager is hands on and personally welcomes everyone to his pub and know all the locals by name! Sadly we went on the busiest seasonal day and therefore could not sample their food but the pre booked party meals looked fab!

Fantastic food in a traditional, town centre pub.

Really lovey roast dinner, excellent service and great atmosphere

This was a lovely pub for drinking, with a stylish curved counter! The design is historical including the layout with glasses and designs on walls, staff were friendly too. I enjoyed a bottle of Corona Extra, sitting comfortably at classy seating!

Nice pint of Meantime. Good service.

Yet to eat here but visit regularly. Excellent service and always well kept beer.

Lively place with great service. The go to lunch venue.

Food was lovely, couldn't fault that but the deal breaker for me is the no cash policy. I eat out a lot and this new thing of not taking cash in restaurants is a real problem for me and will prevent me from returning. It is a real shame

Visited here with friends for a 60th birthday meal. The problem we had was the rugby was on in the main bar , with the volume up full blast , you could hardly hear yourself talk. Perhaps in future the ring of bells could take this in to account when seating people who have gone there to enjoy a peaceful evening . Why not seat people out of the way upstairs .. A little inconsiderate and lack of thought by The ring of bells on this occasion. in response to your reply , the fact that a once in a four year rugby tournament was being screened, Is no excuse for the management to seat customers right next to the bar knowing how noisy it would be.We were not there for the rugby , but to have a nice evening meal and pleasant experience. Any half decent customer focused establishment, Would have made the customer aware of this and given the chance to rebook. On this occasion it appears taking customers money was of more importance than them being able to enjoy a evening meal in peace.

The food was out of this world! Everything we tried was delicious and the service was great too.

Great pub with good beer (Otter) and banter. Defo returning.

Had an amazing meal at this pub two lunchtimes on the trot it was so good. Both service and meal. we’re excellent, just what we were looking for on our short visit to Taunton. Wished we lived nearer. Also a great atmosphere. We had seafood chowder and blade of beef first day both excellent and on second visit the venison and a rib eye. Good pint and nice crisp sauvignon blanc 😊

Great pub with very nice decor. We didn't have any food, but the food we saw coming out looked amazing.

They offer a nice range of local beers! We got some nice burger and fries and service is top notch!

Great place, table service drinks and comfortable, spotlessly clean and lovely staff.

This is obviously a very popular place for the regulars who use it. The food truly was delicious, but when we went in, we felt we were not particularly welcome. The staff seemed a little cold toward us and we felt pushed to get done and go. We felt very uncomfortable with the staff scrutinising our every mouthful as if to say hurry up. Not for us I'm afraid, prefer a warm welcome.

Great, friendly service and food was delicious!

Went to The Ring of Bells for the first time today, we were a party of 4 and we all had the Sunday roast. The food was excellent as was the service, we’ll definitely be going back.

with the rice noodle and the sauce, it s like finding asian flavour in the dish. The pork belly also is very tender .

Great pub just off the main shopping area of Taunton. We were a party of eight, sat on the same table comfortably. Sunday roast was great, my wife had the crab and was very happy. Afterwards we retired to the outside area at the back as it was cooler. Attentive and friendly team, we really enjoyed our visit.

Food very disappointing - the starter of burrata was frozen in the middle, the croutons and pancetta on the Caesar salad were one shade short of cremains and the dressed crab had no white meat at all, it had been replaced with coleslaw which had no hint of the promised lime and fennel, and the garlic bread side was so salty it was inedible. If a pub is going to serve pretentious food customers tend to expect them know how to cook it. Service was excellent however and we were reluctant to ask the young girl to carry our complaints to the kitchen as she had done an excellent job serving us.

Good food, friendly staff Value for money.

Really good quality of food 👌 and drinks 💪 Nice Place!!

Really good pub, good food, good atmosphere and good service. I am really confused that the pub is cash free, but we were told we could pay in cash, but would not be provided change. In my day change usually turned into a staff tip, but the comment by staff has made me think that this maybe my only visit.

Fantastic place. Great food - quality matches the price. Can tell it’s fresh and made to order. Chips in particular were notably tasty. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and lots of outdoor seating. Good to see card only! Will definitely visit again

It’s a card only place, not helpful when you’ve only got cash

A lovely pub with a wonderful, warm welcome and gorgeous smoke-free beer garden/outside dining area. We opted for the beer-battered fish and it was to die for. Service was fantastic - American standard - and the beer and atmosphere were great. Can’t recommend enough.

Lunch in the garden with friends

Bit of a shame as card only do they not know it is illegal to do this