Rose and Crown in South Somerset

OUR GROUP OF SIX WERE AT EAST LAMBROOK'S ROSE AND CROWN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH. ALL THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR CARVERY AND ASSORTED OTHER CHOICES FROM A TASTY, VARIED MENU. IT'S A DELIGHTFUL OLD INN, COMFORTABLE AND WELCOMING. WE BOOKED WELL AHEAD BY PHONE AND EMAIL FROM OVERSEAS, AND WERE GRATEFUL FOR THE PUB'S EFFORTS TO ASSIGN US A TABLE IN AS A QUIET A SPOT AS POSSIBLE, FOR THE SAKE OF CONVERSATION. EVERYTHING REALLY GOOD - THE FOOD, LOVELY SURROUNDINGS, PEOPLE, SERVICE,COMMUNICATION. THEY'RE CLEARLY POPULAR, SO PROBABLY GOOD TO BOOK EARLY.

We booked 2 weeks previously a table for 11 for12.30pm sitting. We arrived on time shown to our table where a note stated a 2nd sitting was due at 2.30pm. It was very busy & we had to queue for carvery. At 1.15pm we finally got served. Two meals from menu did not arrive until 1.30pm both were lukewarm & bland we complained but waiting staff didn’t do anything. We were constantly pressured by waitress to hurry up & eat up as they needed the table cleaned for 2nd sitting, we stated we would not leave until we finished eating. We ordered desserts & were asked to leave the table & to sit where the fireplace was on sofa but we refused as we had just ordered desserts & coffee & with four children 9 yrs & under it wasn’t ideal to sit on a sofa. The waiting staff said desserts would be delayed as there was a queue in kitchen for preparing desserts! The supervisor came to our table & was rude demanding we leave the table & that other large parties were able to eat & leave within an hour so why couldn’t we do the same. We suggested their slow service & constant badgering to leave was unhelpful so we asked to speak to manager but they were not available only landlord was who was serving at the carvery. Supervisor asked us to leave table again we said no so she stormed off! Approached landlord said he was too busy, we informed him about rude supervisor & being badgered to leave, he said book a table for longer in future but it was their slow service that caused the delay. He wasn’t interested in resolving the matter. We went onto pay the bill but no staff not available after a 10 minute wait staff took our money £226.00 when landlord came over to say, next time ask for me & he would make booking 3 hours long! We stated he missed the point the delay was solely their problem as service was slow due to being busy plus there wouldn’t be a next time as we would NEVER RETURN! So he said please yourself & stormed off! The bill of £226.00 wasn’t worth the appalling service, delay in waiting for food to be served plus the constant badgering to eat up! We will NEVER EVER return & suggest if you want a decent meal & service DON’T waste your money on this venue! Disgraceful behaviour from management & waiting staff!!

Had a beautiful walk through the many cider orchards in this part of Somerset. Decided to stop at the attractive Rose and Crown in the quiet village of East Lambrook. Had a friendly welcome, Palmers Ale and a very pleasant and hearty lunch of fish and chips and steak pie. Very enjoyable.

Best pub in Somerset!! Loads of parking,great beer,lovely staff,regular changing food vans with top notch food,smallest bar ever but friendly staff and quick service!!😁💯❤️ regular events throughout the year too...music etc...

Hadn't been here for a while but glad to experience a marked improvement since my last visit. Staff were friendly, service good and food was decent. Plenty of space inside and out.

Wow. Went to see the classic cars. What a spectacular show of vehicles. The variety was brilliant and the owners very friendly. I was surprised at the number of cars and people that turned up. Amazing. This event happens every 3rd Tuesday as far as I am aware. Very much worth a visit.

We just love this place, it’s our favourite local. Great pub that has regularly has music and various food trucks that visit, which provide lovely food from local businesses. A very popular place to have a great evening out in the summer and a warm, cosy, welcoming place in the winter too. Just perfect ❣️

Pre booked a table and we waited over an hour for our starter, to be apologised to that they were busy! The pub was not busy. A shame because the pub was lovely and good hot food was brought out although the chips could be better quality for the price of the meal. Front of house were friendly and apologetic. Back of house need to get more staff or speed up. I work in the same profession so sorry but found the waiting time unacceptable.

Excellent service and lovely food, the liver was the best I’ve had in years! My wife’s tuna and poached egg salad was superb!

We had a takeaway fish and chips and it was delicious! Gorgeous fish in a delicate batter, lovely chips, salad garnish and peas. All beautifully cooked. We will definitely be ordering this again!

Didn't eat there but pizza van looked gorgeous and was busy. They sell proper sharing bags of crisps !

A truly outstanding pub! Fantastic range of beers and ciders, the bottled Parrett Cider is about as good as it gets 😋

Quirky, quaint, old pub with no bar!

Very interesting old pub with good ales & large outdoor drinking area.

A wonderful pub in a quiet pretty village. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. Excellent food. The take away fish and chips was superb, also the Sunday roast. Be sure to book a table as it is very popular, and understandably so. Highly recommended Colin & Valerie Schubert

Our skittles team held its annual dinner at the Rose and Crown tonight. We enjoyed a first class meal which was superbly cooked with generous portions. I particularly loved the Eton Mess sweet which was to die for!!. Superb service from friendly staff and I have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending this rural pub to all.

Went for super car night Landlord very nice and pub looked inviting and good Weather spoilt show as not many turned up.. Will try again in July..

Fantastic and very unique country pub. Doesn't have a bar as such which is interesting. No idea about the history of the place but it's got great vibe, the staff are friendly and there's plenty of small rooms to tuck yourself away, be outside or in the bigger rooms if there's music on, which there frequently is.

We popped in to see a Classic car meet in the car park and had a pint while there. A warm, friendly welcome from the Landlady and Landlord plus the beer was great. We will be back of an afternoon/ evening and have a meal next time.

Fantastic historic place with no bar !! Have occasional music and many other little events great place wish was my local

My favourite pub anywhere. It's about the beer and friendship. Food is provided from takeaway vans in the car park. A great way to do it!

They might not have food but plenty of take away vans visit which you can eat in the pub with your drink. Also band's playing just look at Elis page .Lots of car parking and seating in and outside.

I have given the Rose & Crown 2 stars - one for the smiley helpful waitress that served us, the other, l am partially deaf and l could hear perfectly well inside even when the pub started to fill. Sadly from there it was down hill all the way. When we arrived there were perhaps three other tables taken, one of which already had their meal. We order lunch from the menu which had a good choice. However from the time of ordering to receiving our meal we waited 55 minutes. I had order the fish pie from the specials board, l was struggling to find very much fish and the sauce was runny, more like gravy, not a good experience for one of the most expensive dishes on the menu. One of our party order the haggis, although the taste was OK, it resembled a plate of mince. The duck breast dish was tough and no crispy skin. All in all not an experience we will be repeating. Such a shame a lovely local pub in beautiful countryside.

Just fantastic ,no bar, little snug bars with open fires..

Great fish and chips - huge portions, great chips, home made tartar sauce and served really hot. Will certainly return.

Brilliant local pub with a great atmosphere - well worth a visit, and look out for the visiting food vans!

We love a visit to Eli's Inn - as unique and quirky as the characters that fequent it. Known for being the pub with no bar, it has cosy rooms with open fires and tones of atmosphere. Although they dont do food - apart from crisps and nibbles - there is often food trucks parked outside, and they offered a wide range from Fish and Chips to Mexican taco's, but check ahead. The staff at the pub are super friendly and always welcoming - families and dogs, plus muddy wellies are always welcome. The pub has an interesting selection of local beers and ciders on tap and bottles, plus wines and spirits. Over the spring and summer months there is live music, classic car evening, beer yoga, cricket matches. Plus all year you can find board game nights, crafting evenings, talks - the list goes on! I would highly Eli's to anyone looking for a unique Somerset experience, Langport is lucky to have such a place!

Did not have food, Beer great as was the ambience

Service excellent Starters ok Main course disappointing Desert don't bother. We are a family of 8 and all, but one ordered the breaded brie they all came out at the same time, so that was a good start. 2 chicken burgers, one ok, the other hardly touched 1 steak over cooked, and the rest of us ordered the pork from the specials board which was very tast, but the pork was very tuff and chewy. Then desserts!!! There was no one else eating in the restaurant, but apparently, there were only 2 apple struddle, so 2 ordered 1 lemon meringue and 2 bannoffee pie (bad choice). Maybe they had run out. Long wait for the second apple struddle but worth it delicious but not home made. Banoffee pie well as a conasiur and make my own on a regular basis with fresh ingredients. This was really disappointing when too small sweet tart cases came out topped with a dollop of chocolate ice and then topped with squirty cream and a few blueberry awful !!!! The meal came to just under £300 including drinks, and honestly, I have had much better food prepared with good fresh ingredients for a lot less money.

Wonderful local pub welcoming atmosphere and staff always have a lovely evening. People of all ages enjoy this wonderful pub. Also excellent beer.

Wouldn't drink anywhere else in town 🍻 Great log fire and friendly people 🙏

Beautiful village pub restaurant with lots of character and nice varied menu. We all ordered from the main menu for starters and mains. Really good ingredients, served hot and plenty on the plate. Friendly staff and excellent service

Stopped here for lunch with friends as our halfway point returning home from Cornwall. What a find! We had the Sunday Roast Carvery and I cannot criticise it at all. Fantastic food, plenty of choice and all at a superb price! Staff all very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely visit again. Thank you.

Absolutely lovely pub…beautiful setting and surroundings, if you order from the specials board you are in for a treat, main menu not executed very well and needs a better standard. Drinks quite expensive unless you come for happy hour during the week between 4-6pm. Carvery on a Sunday is superb, absolutely delicious!! But the main this that irritates me about this place is that the staff are CONSTANTLY on their phones texting or they have family and friends visiting them at the which makes it quite unfriendly as they all just stare at you when you’re trying to order! I do recommend this pub but there are some changes that need to be made..asap!!!!

This is our go to pub for pretty much every occasion, since the new owner/chef took over in 2022. We proudly recommend this pub to our visitors who stay at our holiday annex. We have had big birthday meals here regularly with friends and family and they have always been very merry occasions! The food is always good with a varied menu, Very friendly staff, dog friendly and with a cosy fire in winter and big sunny outside garden in the Summer. Top roast dinner carveries with all the trimmings I would make at home. The homemade pies are my son's favourite! One of our vegan friends loved the rainbow pie but I don't know if this is a regular dish...

Popped in for a light lunch after a visit to East Lambrook Manor gardens. Plenty of space between tables (which is great as we have a big dog), warm and nicely decorated, clean loos, a helpful and friendly waiter, and good menu options. We had a fried halloumi starter which was fresh (not frozen from a bag), with (proper avocado) guacamole and a zingy mint and cucumber salad. Also had fish finger sandwich with homemade fishfingers, chunky white bread, with skin on fries and a side salad. Simple things done well. Definitely recommend!

A super visit. A beautiful Sunday, so sitting outside wasn't an issue. Hadn't booked as was impromtu. All tables inside were booked. An excellent lunch. I had a salad and partner had the carvery. All food was delicious and service was superb and friendly. We have been a few times now since the new owners took over a couple of years ago and have never been disappointed.

When is the kitchen reopening? Food=increased trade=higher profits surely.

such an unusual little pub. Really reasonable prices. Stayed to same the pizza 🍕 van on Friday. 😋

Played skittles their on Friday night great evening and one of the few pubs left with a proper tap room.

The bar keep was a rather charming young lady who enhanced the experience. Everyone working was very friendly and attentive. Would recommend and suggest ignoring the poor reviews as they are clearly not true.

We have visited the Rose and Crown a few times now, today we had a Sunday roast and it was amazing, as the food always is, friendly professional staff and a lovely atmosphere. We would definitely recommend it.

Such a fantastic little pub. We travelled a fair distance to see a band (district7, they were great). It's quite a quirky little place with a collection of small rooms and an unusual bar, which is basically on the wall, so nobody stands behind it. The band played outside, and there was plenty of space for dancing as well as a lot of seating. Unfortunately, at the moment, their kitchen is closed, so I can't comment on their food. However, they do sell my new favourite crisps, woodland mushroom, and wild garlic by two farmers. Almost worth going just for them, I reckon we will definitely go back.

Saw a band here and there was a great Fish N Chips van!

Authentic local Somerset pub with fine selection of real ale ciders and wine

Really disappointing visit. We were asked to preorder which we did, only to be left without a meal and two side dishes. Once we asked for the missing bits the bar staff took it upon themselves to complain that the missing items were our own fault, even though we checked the preorder list that we sent over which had all the meals and sides on. The man behind the bar was so rude, no manners at all and seemed to not care at all about being there. Now onto the food…it was so poor. We ordered steaks, pizza, fish and chips, burgers and sides, and everyone was left disappointed. The pizza were cheap, the steaks were terrible cuts of meat, and rubbery and the burgers were over cooked and burnt! We then ordered dessert, not sure why, as they were terrible too, the sticky toffee is the worse I’ve ever had, tasted like it came from a can! It also took an hour for the dessert to arrive, the pub wasn’t busy at all and none of them seemed homemade so not sure why it took so long? Will not be rushing back anytime soon!

Food excellent and reasonably priced. Atmosphere cozy and inviting. Staff attentive and welcoming especially Adam who went above and beyond to give us great service. We have already booked our return visit

Great pint, lovely staff, beautiful location. Sadly today no food being served.

Very good lunch and plenty of it. Not sure there’s any need for £5 a pint for beer and cider though! Can’t think many locals drink here!

Booked table for 6.30 p.m. Ordered at the bar and, despite there only being two other tables occupied, waited over an hour for food which was all right but not more. I had a pie which was huge, far too much to eat and covered with thick, very salty gravy. My friends had lasagnes which were only o.k. Drinks were very expensive and the staff completely indifferent. Asked for English mustard but they had none! Hopeless.

Lovely pub , please keep it the same

Excellent beer and cider choice well recommended

We had visited East Lambrook Manor Garden and decided to stop here for lunch as the pub looked so inviting. It was a gorgeous day so we elected to eat outside in the large garden - plenty of shade from parasols when it got particularly...

Classic car night. Fantastic evening, great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Can't rate food as didn't have any. This place is rare and amazing. A pub with no bar! Has lots of entertainment at various times and if you're out this way passing then make a stop or detour to visit. Beer is well kept and a good selection of ales & lagers including ciders.

The carvery was good but the bar staff are the poorest and rudest I’ve ever experienced sadly I’ve been here many times and each time it’s been the same thankfully the food makes up for the service

Classic Tap house, great to have visited such a rare establishment! Please never change! 🙏

Called in for a meal for 2 on evening it wasnt busy at all wasnt a warm friendly welcome at all Ordered drinks starters and mains Starters came we had to ask for cutlery ! Mains came my partners meal was ok nothing to write...

Great pub with good beer's and really chilled atmosphere highly recommended

A very old pub with friendly bar staff and good choice of beers

This has always been one of my favourite pubs in Somerset. One of very few pubs left in the country with no actual bar, just what would have been the kitchen to walk into, and you find yourself surrounded by the stock available. The place is old-fashioned but not ancient. Its just wonderfully different. On a Sunday, they have a food van in the outside area, which serves excellent fresh produce. I initially thought it was a bit expensive, but after eating and realising how full I actually was, it was worth every penny.

Absolutely beautiful old pub with a lovely beer garden. Have visited a few times in the past but today we sampled the Sunday Carvery for the first time and it is without doubt the best Carvery myself and my wife have ever had. Everything was...

Returned to a place, I hadn't been for forty years and will return again. A school reunion, a great venue, with live music, the same bar area as I remember many years ago. The service, given the number of people was very quick and friendly. Thanks for the memories.

Okay here's an honest review. The food wagon is out of this world, new world Sunday lunch catering for all, the chef / owner is brave and does not disappoint. The bar, there is a lack of a bar, as in No Bar, (it's an open space) it's brings you closer to the staff, who are wonderful and actually get the time to know you, what a wonderful place / atmosphere. My only comment, NOT A CRITICISM, they locals did not know what to make of two super tanned people turning and enjoying their scene. The live band outside was f#*!ing amazing, I'd 🎧 to be a local, I'd be they only Indian in the village. Great place.

Really lovely meal at the Rose and Crown. Good service and lots of choice on the menu. Very attentive staff and really nice to see the pub doing well. We ended up with 3 courses as there was so much choice. We saw the chef...

Super friendly place ... lots of different rooms ..Nice beer garden...and a must see mens urinals...

Firstly this is a lovely pub in a lovely area. However it is totally let down by the staff. Called in 3 times over the bank holiday weekend and even though it wasn’t busy we felt like we were an inconvenience for the lady behind...

Maybe the best Sunday Carvery I have ever had. Beautifully cooked tender roast beef (turkey and pork were the other options) and a beautiful array of vegetable options. Highly recommended!

6 of us had fantastic main course evening meal, large variety and cater for allergies/vegan. Good and prompt service. Large beer garden and reasonable prices.

It was cold and wet outside and we had looked forward to a warm and welcoming place to have our lunch. IT WAS COLD inside!! A fire, heating or even a blanket or two would have made a huge difference. Customers, including ourselves, were sat...

Visited for lunch - not having been here for many years, when it was under different ownership. Will not visit again based on the poor quality of the food and the oddly proportioned servings. We didn’t want much for lunch - just to share 3...

Excellent food at a good price. Large portions with the offer of z doggy bag if we couldn't finish it all. Friendly staff too.

Old world pub with live music and great beer. Lovely landlady and friendly staff.

One of the very few remaining parlour pubs in the UK. The pub has no traditional bar, it’s barrels are stacked along side of the snug which makes it discombobulating on first visit. Serving a good range of cask ales Eli’s is a great, earthy, honest pub. A must for all who appreciate the quirky, historic and traditional.

Haven't visited in years, not much has changed despite a 'refurb'. Beer was good and pub wasn't so busy that we couldn't find a seat. Worth a visit if in the area as Eli's is a proper old school establishment!

My Dad booked for us to have Sunday lunch here as we were having a family gathering. When we arrived our booking couldn’t be found and an excuse made about a mix up with names. We were pointed to a table for 4 but there...

A beautiful pub, didn't realise how big it was and can't wait to visit on a summers day. 2 x couples, we had 3 x steak and merlot pie and 1 x fish and chips. Fish and chips was huge, with big chips, salad peas...

Me and a friend were struggling to find somewhere to have a decent pint around Somerton/Langport. Each place we went seemed to be more of an eating pub, and we eventually ended up at The Rose & Crown, with its inside out bar! Couldn’t figure out what that meant until I saw it myself! Pretty unique serving experience, plenty of spaces and cosy rooms, to sit and enjoy a pint. Pool table and big outdoor area from the looks of things (although it was freezing, so we stayed firmly indoors!). Lots of interesting upcoming events too - classic cars, Irish music nights, and rockabilly etc. :)

Excellent meal, staggering choice of vegetables. Staff friendly and efficient. Would definitely recommend

The pub was busy but there was no apparent organisation in terms of serving food. We waited for over an hour to be served. We were told 3 times that someone would come to the table & take our orders & no one ever did....

Having visited the Rose and Crown over many years, we had the best meal by far this time. Great menu, really well cooked and attentive service. Home made flat bread particularly good.

This is a lovely old pub that is in dire need of a refresh. The old brown furniture needs to go, get rid of the tables and chairs in main bar - they're mostly empty and replace with comfy cosy sofas. Sort out the awful...

Amazing, wonderful is all I can say.. The best pub I've ever been to.. Very traditional, good choice of ales and lovely people.. Very friendly and easy going.. 😊

An wonderful pub. Decor is warm and very welcoming. When we visited, the restaurant was very empty which made the atmosphere quite. The waitress was polite and friendly and told us to take a seat. Food was ok but £15 for a plain burger and...

Fascinating pub with no bar, you stand in their cellar and take your pick of great ales etc. Very friendly pub.

I have only been going to the pub for 71 years, and it's the place, to be happy in.

A total awful two course meal. The starter took over an hour to come out and was evidently defrosted in a hurry and slapped on a plate. The meat on the mains was rubbery and undercooked, most was left. Again frozen veg served. Didn’t even...

We ate Sunday Lunch from the Carvery. The food was excellent, very well served, too. The lightly spiced roast beef had been slowly cooked overnight, and was just perfect. A good range of vegetables was available. The chef served us, and we chatted: it was...

Went for chip van Friday, great pub, super friendly staff and excellent beer.

Went for a Sunday roast! Nice to see other options on the menu as I am not as much of a fan as the rest of the family. I picked the fish and chips. The portion was huge! The fish was juicy but the batter...

Best pub ever. Recent refit which looks the part. Beer is good, cider also. And think there is some other wet stuff which should keep everyone else happy. Muchos gracias

What a brilliant evening, took my 1972 VW Beetle along to the classic car event, met lots of people, hope it continues during the winter, earlier though.

Great pub which doesn't have an actual bar! Really good selection of beers including craft ales. Really loved that they sold beer from Tapstone brewery in Chard which is definitely my kind of thing. Also had Neck Oil and Punk IPA on tap. The cask beers were also lovely!

Have eaten here a few times recently and the food and service was brilliant. The only let down is the choice of beer and cider on tap due to being involved with brewery which is a shame.

Superb friendly pub! Still in the same family many years later. So glad we have such a great pub back open in the town. 😎🍺

We held a small wake here today and it couldnt have been nicer. The food was delicious and plentiful and the staff were very helpful and attentive. They kept offering more hot drinks and offered us takeaway boxes to take home any of the buffet...

Good beer, plenty of outside space and friendly service.

On Thursday evening last week we walked across to The Rose and Crown at East Lambrook for a drink. The staff were really nice and welcoming and we decided to stay for a meal. The pub wasn’t even half full. We ordered our food, but...

Back from Taiwan to visit parents in East Lambrook New management,far friendlier than the last ones before Christmas. All good,hope they do well.

Came for lunch. Haven't been here for over 3 years. Surrounding deco was different but pleasant. Music choice not great like a teenage disco. Staff very friendly and efficient, but unfortunately meals were very bland and over cooked. Chips very salty, and do not use...