Rose and Crown in South Somerset

Great food, friendly helpful staff

When we arrived our table wasn’t ready due to the previous booking refusing to leave, the staff could not have been more apologetic and accommodating. The chef gave us free deserts and a massive plate of Yorkshire puddings for the table, I felt so bad for the staff due to such a terrible experience they were having it off set all their bookings making for a very busy lunch time. The roast was absolutely gorgeous and it’s by far our favorite place to come on a Sunday. All the staff deserved a big tip! Shame on the table that gave all the staff such a hard time. ~K

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.

An anniversary meal and hubbys was good but mine was poor! A falafel salad with flatbread…flatbreads very over toasted and hard…I’ve never seen falafels that look like strips of something rubbery and salad of a plateful of leaves!!! I thought tomato, cucumber, onion was supposed to be included in a salad??? Sorry but won’t be returning!!!

Not so great unfortunately. Waitress not very friendly food not great and service was terrible and they weren't even busy for a Friday lunchtime. Such a shame because the pub itself is a beautiful place

Lovely country pub with good food.

very well cooked food , especially the vegetables..friendly staff who respect their customers ..very good value

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.

Fantastic Sunday lunch, great atmosphere and lovely food

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.

Lovely pub, great staff. We had baked potato with chilli. Chilli was so obviously bolognaise, as had cheese, with chilli powder added. Potato needed longer to cook. Had to wait a while for it to arrive and pub wasn’t overly busy.

Good food and service, reasonable prices

I find myself wondering if I went to the same pub as the one in the glowing reviews, in general the food was OK apart from the children's food; extremely low quality sausage that was so hard and dry that it was inedible, which was replaced on request by the same sausages that had been quickly fried and incredibly pale. Macaroni cheese that was not Macaroni and didn't taste of cheese, hot stringy cheese with linguine. I had a burger that was dry but well seasoned and had a nice grilled flavour but not great for the price. Overall dissapointing

A family favourite for two decades, the Rose and Crown was a welcome stop on our walk through the fields. Despite being wet and muddy we were warmly welcomed by Sonia and enjoyed a smooth pint of Palmers ale in lovely surroundings. We didn't eat on this occasion, the ale was reward enough to fuel us on our way!

Invited by family for sunday lunch , they said the carvery was first class and they were not wrong! Lovely country pub, very friendly staff and service was superb. Meats on carvery were first rate and plenty of fresh vegetables to go with it. Totally recommend travelling for the carvery.

We turned up without booking on a busy Sunday but a table was found for 2 of us. We were served promptly and had an excellent carvery - be aware that the “regular” portion is large. A wide range of beautifully cooked vegetables. (Broccoli and cauliflower could have been cooked just a minute or two longer) otherwise a satisfying meal.

We were glad that we had not ordered a full meal as the lunch time sandwich we both ordered was abysmal! I had ordered a prawn marie rose sandwich, and my husband a steak sandwich...both came with chips and salad. Never in my life have I seen a prawn sandwich or, come to that, a steak sandwich, made with thin sliced, white, lightly toasted warm bread! We were both hungry and on a rare day out so didn't want to complain, so set about eating them. There was so much runny sauce in my prawn sandwich it was impossible to eat cleanly and there was a large pool of sauce on my plate. The prawns were dry and chewy. The salad was liberally covered with some sort of dressing which rendered it inedible. My husbands steak was chewy and his salad was also inedible due to too much dressing. The chips were the one redeeming thing on the plate but tasted like the cooking oil needed changing! I wasn't going to mention anything but the waitress asked if all was ok, so I told her that the meal was not good.. We were offered a half pint of the beer that we had been drinking, but declined, and were told that our comments would be passed on to the kitchen.

Absolutely brilliant!! For a village pub, this one is superb!! It looks very welcoming from the outside, being built of the local honey-coloured stone, and has a lovely 'feel' inside. The quality of the food is excellent, portions are plentiful and the beer is pretty darn good too. Inside the building is sort of split into two, there's a bar area with seating at the front and a dedicated dining area to the rear which is a little quieter, not that the bar is at all rowdy but it could be on a weekend?! We intend to be regular visitors as its well worth the 20 minute journey from where we live.

I had a beef and Merlot pie. It was amazing. Definitely the place to go for a decent pie.

Lovely pub in a quiet location, nice garden, and great reasonably priced food. Good service.

Great Village Pub, excellent food and fantastic staff, very spacious, lovely beer garden, dogs welcome inside and out. Came for a 40th birthday and had the restaurant area all booked out.

Went with a party of 18. Several ordered burgers and, unfortunately, we’re all disappointed when they arrived. The vegan version was ok but only had a handful of chips, the chicken burger was “cremated” and very dry as were the ordinary burgers. We were so looking forward to this meal and we had read great reviews but maybe the chef was having an “off night” 🤔

Messaged them on their website several weeks ago about a reservation and nothing. Called them and left a message for a booking and nothing. Not a great way to entice new customers. Very bad service.

You know when you want to tell everyone about an amazing place but also don't want to tell anyone at the same time so you get to keep this for yourself, this is The Rose and Crown. The food was just amazing, it seems rare that you find a pub with amazing food that isn't over the top. This is definitely up there as a new favourite! We did have an early dinner so the pub was quiet but the place was clean, staff were lovely and music that us Millennials actually recognised! It was going to be a quick bite but ended up eating 3 courses! The food was just so good, we rolled out of the pub with very full tummies! Highly recommend this place but also don't go because we want to keep it for ourselves 😅

We were disappointed with the service and food. Ordering and receiving drinks took too long. The food had the potential to get good, yet was cold. Everything seemed disorganised. Some of the staff were very friendly, yet some were rude.

Nice place to eat, pub food was good and well cooked. Pretty in the evening with the lights and beer garden looks like it would be great in summer.

Never being here before.It a birthday treat from my husband. The barman was lovely and friendly. Had a lovely meal, couldn't eat my main so didn't have a dessert. Enjoyable evening and will be going to try the carvery soon. Ma y thanks.

Lovely pub, fire on, nice cosy feeling on a cold night , topped off with great service and good food.

Took my dad for his birthday yesterday, everything was lovely, it's the second time I've eaten here and couldn't fault it at all

Lovely pub/ restaurant, lovely food and the staff are fabulous. Highly recommended. We were a party of 20 and they were brilliant. Can't praise the staff enough.

The staff were great and helpful and the food was amazing

I go for a drink here quite regularly. Beautiful pub. Cosy fire in winter and great garden in Summer. I don't eat out much, but the menu has been extended and really good range of gluten free and veggie options. On the couple of accessions I HAVE eaten here the food has been pretty good.

The pies are amazing - every single time! You must try them! For vegetarians too. Lovely rustic pub with a welcoming feel, we love it here.

Absolutely stunning food and very good, friendly service cannot fault it in any way.

A very mixed experience. The food, including carvery was very good. A nice selection of desserts that were also very nice. The staff were friendly but the service was incredibly slow. We managed 2 courses in 2 and a half hours and that was only because we asked for the dessert menu and then asked for our orders to be taken. The waitress took our drink order when we arrived and didn't ask again for the whole time we were there. A shame really as the location is nice and so was the food.

This is our favourite family country pub for roast dinners and for a good varied menu if out with Friends. It's a very attractive old pub with it's indoor well, fascinating for my kids to stand on! Cosy fire in the winter and a beautiful place to sit outside in the summer, next to the famous East Lambrook gardens. The staff are so accommodating for my fussy young and old family! Nice atmosphere, they do get busy though. (carvery is top class) Dog friendly Kid friendly Elderly friendly Highly recommend

Disappointing turkey, leek and ham pie, dinner was not very hot and the plates were cold. They have a real log fire 🔥

Really good Sunday lunch. Good service, tasty food and great cider!

A lovely country pub, with friendly and helpful staff. Food beautifully cooked and presented, steak and merlot pie was homemade and huge with the most tender cuts of steak I've ever had in a pie.

Roast dinner was ok Meat was fad some of the veg and spuds were cold Then had to go looking for are sweets ! Staff busy to stop over and ask us anything about are dinner Not sure if we will go back for dinner Yes for a drink or two

A lovley pub and friendly staff & good food

Really difficult to write a review when you break everything down. It was okay. I’m in danger of being brutally honest and therefore coming across really harsh, but the Rosen Crown didn’t well me. In fact it frustrates me more to be honest with you. He’s a really gorgeous looking pub with a really good space. You can go there and be really pleased with the beer garden and eating inside as tables and chairs in the spaces between are really comfortable, however and I’m really sorry to say but it just didn’t. Wow maybe doesn’t need to the bit that really disappointed me was the £12.50 for a glass of wine and a pint of orange juice and lemonade. This may not be their fault. It may just be the impact of the cost of living by £12.50 for two drinks is Ludacris. I had the rump and the wife had a chicken burger which were both enjoyable. I think if when we arrived and during the time there, we were shown some warmth and interest, I think I would’ve probably given it a higher rating. Now it may be because they had a large party in the other room and that was why Everybody seemed to be Preoccupied.

Lovely pub, with a spacious garden, food was delicious and staff were friendly

A warm and relaxed feel to the place! Brilliant food and service! We will be back :-)

Disappointing visit, hunters chicken was dry & beef lasagna had very little mince & huge amounts of cheese. Service was slow even though it was not busy.

great meal wednesday just gone ( 16th Aug ) services was amazing from the young lady and you man behind the bar, never stopped moving and making sure all tables was happy. i think the lady was called Izzy not sure the the young man but my god did they work hard. will defiantly be back

We are down from South Yorkshire booked a table for 7. The food and service was exelent we also brought our dogs too. Would call again next time a really friendly place staff great

Lovely pub, nice setting, fantastic food and great service

last week we had a great meal in the afternoon with two young lads behind the bar, asked if we needed anything and if was food was okay. popped into the R&C yesterday for a carvery with the wife and kids, was told there was no tables available until after 3pm but the pub was half empty. The women behind the bar couldnt care less about customers and just went back on her phone. in fact 2/3 girls behind the bar was on mobiles and also eating food which isnt very good. would go back again but only if the lads are working.

Best Sunday lunch around. Lovely pub.

Wonderful place with great staff and nice to see an old friend Ben marrow great service all round

Nice place with nice food, we had Sunday carvery. However did think it was a tad pricey.

Very nice good food pleasant surroundings and staff. Will visit again when in Somerset. As we live in Cornwall.

Dropped in for lunch after visiting East Lambrook Manor Garden next door - like many other visitors to the garden! Inside looked comfortable, but we sat outside in the garden and enjoyed light bite portions of ham, egg and chips - the lunch menu has a good range, including light bite options. Good choice of local (ish) beer.

Very good Sunday roast. Nice interior and great outside space. Definitely worth a visit especially on a Sunday.

Lovely pub but let down by unwelcoming staff what a shame!! Just an acknowledgement would be fine. Went in 3 times and not one acknowledgement.

Great location. Beautiful country pub. Good Food. A hello and goodbye from staff would have made all the difference but they were busy either on their phones or talking to each other.

A nice place for lunch. The Sea Bass on Risotto with sauces was different and very tasty.

Fantastic building and really lovely place but you need plenty of money here, check that credit card first.

Beautiful country pub very homely and an amazing carvery on sunday.

We’ve just had the carvery and I’ve got to say it was truly amazing. All the veg was freshly done and the meat was beautiful. Was made to feel welcome which makes all the difference as we will undoubtedly be returning. Thanks

Nice village pup with great food and chilled atmosphere

Had light lunch and drinks, well worth a visit

We went as a party of 18 for Sunday lunch and the Sunday lunch was incredible. Highly recommend.

Lovely food and a warm fire to sit by.

Grande pub. Cibo molto buono e curato. Prezzo basso se comparato alla qualità del cibo. Consigliato!!!

Sunday roast ,good that you can can choose regular,or small ,

Great food and ambiance. We had a meal for 3 on Saturday night - excellent fish and chips, Burger and sea bass. Hard working efficient staff. They deserve to do well!

Very disappointing. You.could not write it any better. Had the pie was enjoying every minute until i found a plug fuse on my plate amongest my veg and gravy!!!!not only that but i do not feel dogs should be allowed to be in dining areas especially with a child who is nervous of dogs. Service dogs slightly different.If they had kept it quietly under the table no problem but sitting on the chair eating snacks is unacceptable. All in all hugley disappointed with a pub where we have always had great meals and have often recommended to others.

Love this place. Great food and great service. Couldn’t grumble about a single thing!

A beautiful quiet retreat, dog friendly. Decent food, lovely atmosphere, great outside beer garden that must be great in the summer.

The lamb here is phenomenal, I don’t know if it’s the chef, or the supplier, but it’s super delicious. Staff are clearly having a good time at work, love this place.

Turned up on a Tuesday night when they happened to have a Ukrainian buffet. Very enjoyable food at a reasonable price.

Good menu, lovely food, great service and warm restaurant

If you are coming to East Lambrook, come for the carvery on a Sunday. Beautifully cooked meat, with all the trimmings. Friendly, good value. Best roast dinner I've had in some considerable time. Delicious!!

After a carvery promotion, we expected to have some other patrons around us . The place is huge there are at least 20 covers... there were only 3 customer's when we visited at a peak period the carvery food is good and plentiful. exellent service by the staff. 😊😉

Good location, great decor etc. Food good, service helpful and friendly

Amazing food and great friendly staff

Really friendly and helpful staff.

Had a superb Sunday carvery experience. Food is excellent and lots of choice. Nice to be offered a vegetarian roast option. Pub was very busy and staff rushed off their feet but doing a great job so although we had a bit of a longer wait time to see waiting staff you could see they were working flat out. They did not rush you to eat and we didnt feel like we had to leave to vacate the table for other customers. Outside garden area very pretty with plenty of space.

Great carvery, lots of veg choices and plenty of meat. Friendly helpful staff.

Had a very good cheese burger and chips from here, was a bit on the pricey side but well worth it for the quality.

I always enjoy visiting this beautiful pub with great beer and food. Amazing beer garden for summer pints to.

Not a bad pub . Staff very friendly. Prices at bit steep. Food was okay but over salted on everything and loads of pepper in the soup. Yet the staff sorted everything out . Wouldn't eat there again but would happily have more than 1 drink there 😁

Fantastic experience great staff amazing food really nice cozy bar and good sized restaurant.

Nice place. Staff friendly. Meal I had pastry it was dry meat was stewed vegetables were hard. I went with 3 other people they were of the same opinion. I would go again. However might choice something else

I think 3 stars is a bit hard. Staff were great but service was very slow. New staff on board not really performing as expected I gather. This is a great local pub with lots of character, and the food was good. I would go again.

Pub looks lovely from the outside, with a nice garden but unfortunately our food took an hour to arrive (we had only ordered a cheese& pickle sandwich & fish sandwich. The bread was stale. I don’t recommend coming here if you want a nice meal.

Lovely country pub lovely food addicted my number 1 choice passing the word

A very attractive pub. Good selection of drinks and a delicious menu. We had lunch and a few drinks which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Very reasonably priced, too.

Lovely pub, nice decor, great food and the staff were welcoming, polite and helpful. The turkey and ham pie I had was packed with filling and flavour, served with vegetables and a choice of potatoes...I had the new potatoes. My partner chose a pizza, which was enough for 2....we took the half he couldn't eat home with us! Definitely will come back!

Family meal with 5 adults and two children old fashioned pub grub which suited us everyone enjoyed their meal and drinks were in happy hour a bonus. Lovely pub lots of space very clean and the staff were great. Been 3 times now.

Had a meal last night (July 18th so hottest day of year so far 22) lovely pub but I think they got caught off guard for a monday. Arrived 7pm, starter took 45 mins to arrive then another 45 mins until main meal arrived. Garlic bread was shockingly dry. Pizza was lovely. Other meals were very average. Waitress was super good though and knocked a round of drinks off which we didnt ask for. Lovely pub to drink in with plenty of tables outside. Hopefully the food and service will improve but to be fair it turned into a very busy hot monday evening.

Just had Sunday lunch with my son. First time eating here and I would recomend it. Portion size is ideal and the large beer garden is a great place to eat. It's 10 minutes off the A303 so good place to relax on a long journey.

Absolutely lovely pub! Food was delicious and the atmosphere and service was superb! Only thing I would say is that is may be slightly overpriced compared to other pubs in the area, especially the cheesy garlic bread which is clearly a pre bought baguette with some cheese which is being charged at £4 and wasn’t particularly garlicky! But everything else was excellent!

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Proper country pub with large seated garden, and ample car park. Large interior, with feature well in floor with glazed viewing port. Great, friendly service, good food at reasonable prices. Will go again. Recently changed hands and has been tastefully updated.

Came across this little jewel. New ownership. Lovely pub grub. Excellent service. Lovely lunch...

Really tasty, well cooked food. Great roasts. Will go back again