Shepherd's Rest in Taunton Deane

Visited first time for lunch. Quite busy with a local like atmosphere. Food was good(fish). Prompt service and friendly staff. Would defo visit again

Went here for lunch with family today absolutely delicious meal we had 2of us had the Tuesday offer which was two burgers chips and onion rings what a bargain two meals for under £12.00 then had a delicious pudding of crumble and custard the service here was excellent and very friendly people look forward to my next visit here 😋

Lovely food & atmosphere at this pub. Quick service & reasonable prices. Would visit again 😊

I was only passing by and needed somewhere to get lunch and watch a football match. They didn't have the sound up, but to be fair, I was the only person watching. The pie was fantastic.

**Review of Shepherd's Rest, Taunton** Nestled in the serene countryside near Taunton, Shepherd's Rest offers a perfect escape for those seeking peace, nature, and a bit of rustic charm. The accommodation is an authentic shepherd's hut, meticulously designed to blend traditional aesthetics with modern comforts. **Accommodation and Comfort:** The hut is compact but surprisingly well-equipped, offering a cosy retreat for couples or solo travellers. The bed is comfortable, and the overall interior has a warm, homely feel, enhanced by soft furnishings and ambient lighting. The space is used cleverly, with enough room for a kitchenette and a small dining area. While the accommodation is simple, it includes thoughtful touches like a wood-burning stove for cooler evenings, which adds to the atmosphere. **Facilities:** Despite its size, the hut doesn’t compromise on essential amenities. The kitchenette allows for light meal preparation, which is perfect for those looking to enjoy breakfast or a casual dinner indoors. Outdoor seating is also available for those who prefer to dine alfresco or simply soak up the countryside views. The bathroom facilities, although compact, are clean and functional. **Location and Surroundings:** The location of Shepherd's Rest is one of its standout features. Positioned in the tranquil Taunton countryside, it offers picturesque views of rolling hills and fields. The setting is incredibly peaceful, ideal for unwinding or spending quality time in nature. For those who enjoy walking or cycling, there are several scenic routes nearby. Taunton town centre is a short drive away, offering shops, restaurants, and historical attractions for those who want to explore further. **Host and Hospitality:** The hosts of Shepherd's Rest are friendly, accommodating, and quick to respond to any requests. They respect guests' privacy while ensuring they are available to help when needed. Their local knowledge is an added bonus, as they can provide excellent recommendations for nearby attractions and dining options. **Conclusion:** Shepherd's Rest in Taunton is an idyllic retreat, perfect for anyone looking to disconnect from the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with nature. The combination of a charming, well-equipped shepherd's hut and a peaceful countryside location makes it a unique and memorable stay. Ideal for couples or solo travellers, this is a great choice for a relaxing getaway.

Very creative menu, you get some nice fusion style and international options as well as the usual pub food. Food was very tasty and the staff are very friendly.

The service quick ,very friendly place .very good food .

Lovely pub with a friendly atmosphere. I do the pub quiz each week and thoroughly enjoy it.

lovely food, great service land a great atmosphere. 100% recommend

Always a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere, whether popping in for a quick snack or settling in to watch the football.

Large pie. Meant to have broccoli but frozen peas instead. Low alcohol deal was useful. Two pies 🥧.lots of mash good. Very friendly staff and chef personally came out to apologise about the broccoli. Would go again.

The new owners have done wonders. We now have a warm and welcoming family friendly local pub. Long may it continue

Lovely meal at the Shepherds rest. Food was brilliant service was great. Would definitely recommend. Kitchen manager Simon is amazing !!

So much good to say! From a quick phone call to see if they would still be serving food close to 8pm. We were visitors at nearby Musgrove Hospital and after a long, stressful day needed a late dinner. They were so accommodating and offered to keep the kitchen going until 8.15pm to make sure we got in and served… not only that but they went out there way to mention the 2 for 1 burgers. Simon, personally visited our table to see how our meal was and not only that we bumped into him the next day back at the hospital where he came and said hi… it’s service, infractions and kindness that not only makes the world a better place but elevates their business… and the burgers were delicious! 😋

Really nice staff food amazing and the staff were really nice to the kids. The chef offered to cut up my baby brothers sausage and was just really friendly. 5 stars absolutely loverly place definitely would recommend Thank you

Good food. The menu had a good selection. We were part of a big group and all the food came out at the same time and it was well presented. It was easy to park in the pub car park. The restaurant was newly decorated and had a nice feel about it.

Food was excellent with amazing atmosphere, felt very welcome , we will be back :)

Nice pub. Clean and Friendly staff. Very helpful with my daughter who was on crutches.

I pop in most weeks for a pint and eat with the family now and then. It's a brilliant well run place with a good pub menu well delivered. It's a pub with plenty of locals as well as passing trade. Thoroughly recommend.

Good night for quizzes. Friendly helpful staff and good food.

We had a nice meal here this evening, can definitely recommend the chicken katsu curry. Lovely friendly service.

Had our first meal from the new menu - absolutely lovely - I had steak, my partner the mixed grill 👍👏. Couldn’t fault anything and the staff are perfect!

Popped in for lunch, 2 for 1 burgers on a Tuesday really good value for money. Staff were really good, service was prompt.

Good food, chef will reject food not up to standard from his suppliers. Separate dining area to main bar. Outdoor seating at the rear with shelter from sun or rain.

Had an amazing afternoon watching footloos lovely pub lovely poeple

Delious meal it was the lunchtime menu, and the fish and chips were the best l 😋 have eaten in ages.

Went to a wake here was a lovely place food was fantastic.

Lovely pub and staff. Stunning food really enjoyed the burgers and they was 2 for 1 which is even better! Staff are very friendly and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and have a chat. The outside area is also great especially in the summer. Would recommend a visit to anyone.

Myself and 2 work colleagues popped in for a spot of lunch we ordered.2 hunters chicken sandwiches and a cheese sandwich, service was quick and the food was good and the drinks were cold 😄

Lovely Sunday Dinner! Found this place looking for a pub to watch the footie. Lovely pub really friendly. Food delicious. Will be back again on the next visit

Brilliant pub lunch today,great food and good portions, excellent service and relaxed atmosphere. Looking forward to using sun terrace in the summer.

Excellent service and excellent Sunday roast - so big none of us could finish it. Will definitely be back.

The food here his great, been here many times, Simon the chef is great, never been let down. Always a great atmosphere.

Had a lovely meal with my partner. Service was great and staff were lovely.

Sunday roast was the worst I've ever had, all microwaved I could see the chef picking up the food with his hands and constant beep beep of microwave. Terrible

What a gem of a find! Lovely urban pub but such a warm friendly atmosphere and welcome from staff. Great menu, food was absolutely delicious. We had Fish & Chips, Macaroni Cheese with bacon and Jacket potato with cheese & beans. Chef delivered our food and was chatty and a good laugh. Will definitely be back!

Super meal, all staff very friendly and welcoming, well stocked bar. Will definitely be returning, thanks Carl and team

A fabulous New Year’s Eve Party at the Shepherds Rest Taunton. An enjoyable night with Disco, great atmosphere, company, and drinks. Really friendly and Helpful bar staff and top Chef. Can’t wait for the Next New Year’s party. Thanks Carl & Heather.

Visited Friday evening for the first time. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Had the steak and ale pie - absolutely fab! Best we've had in a long time. Thank you - we will be back!

Brilliant meal last night (11 of us 😬sorry about the mess )very good service amazing food and top atmosphere .well done guys 👍

Locals pub on the main road, seating at the bar which can make ordering drinks difficult.

Had the loveliest time coming to this pub for food after my shifts at the local hospital. Always a great atmosphere, super friendly staff and a big shout out to Simon the Chef who always tries to help accommodate my food sensitivities. Legends!

Booked the shepherd's rest for my husbands wake.The service they provided was above and beyond.They couldn't do enough for me.The refurbishment is very nice and the atmosphere was very relaxed with a regular intake of locals,it was very friendly.very accommodating

The sheps is back!!! A massive dip after John left but seems to be getting back to its best.

Great family pub. Dog friendly. Lovely outside covered areas. Ample parking. Comprehensive good value menu. Wishing the new landlord and landlady, Carl and Heather all the very best.

Food was good and good friendly service

Lovely food lovely local pub, what can you say? We'll be back 😁

Had lunch here today, our first chance since Simon came back as chef. As always the food was well cooked. Sadly,at the moment, the menu is set by Green King so it lacks the originality we have enjoyed here in the past. We will be back again.

Very clean, good food and attentive service. Pub had a good atmosphere. Will return

Got here 10 mins before food orders were not accepted on a Sunday and we're offered only 2 types of roast. They went totally above and beyond on a table of 4, 4 dogs and a baby. Cooked us dishes off menu for a Sunday and accommodateted all of us. The chef was brilliant and the bar staff fantastic. Bookmark this venue for sure.

Really nice local pub, good food being served consistently and really friendly atmosphere!

Bitter was well kept, bar staff friendly.

Great food and family friendly (we're a couple with 1 young teenager and 1 small kid). Not expensive at all for the quantity and quality of food we had.

Lovely atmosphere, lots of games for the children in the beer garden.

Very friendly, helpful and polite service. We just had fish & chips and a veggie burger, the menu is quite basic but it was very good, generous servings and very reasonably priced, the two meals with a pint of lager came to less than £30!!

Food was amazing. The honey bun burger is a must the honey sauce is a new favourite for me with chips!

Food was OK, was expecting it would be great but when the food arrived the plate was cold. Does not take much to keep plates warm, little things like that make all the difference.

Went there on Friday for Tina turner tribute. One of the best times we’ve had in Taunton for a looong time. If you ever want to go anywhere then keep an eye on these guys here !! They always have something for everyone.

Food great ambience of establishment comfortable, relaxing

Really nice place to have a Sunday roast 😋

Had a great roast dinner today, big portions, very tasty and lots of gravy. Staff were really friendly and the new decor is lovely, we will definitely return!

Love the new look, great helpful staff and tasty burgers

Lovely local xx very welcoming and atmosphere xx

Lovely food and customer service :) Would definitely recommend!

Well first time here and I was pleasantly surprised. This little local has had a recent refit and looks good. We had a last minute 18th birthday gathering and we spoke with the manager who was very accommodating and lovely he cornered off a large area for us and we had a lovely night. Would definitely recommend 👌

Cracking lunch with family. Good choice and portion sizes. Reasonable price and quality. Next time we'll bring our little dog as there's plenty of seating options other than the (dog free) dining room.

Enjoyed drinks there and had my first baby guineas cocktail!

Went for Monday lunch with my mum, very nice, lovely atmosphere friendly staff and good food at reasonable price

Food not hot fish over cooked. But coffee good and barman very good

Shame they get through bar and waiting staff, quicker than macdonalds get through beefburgers

Lovely atmosphere , very nice decor, inside and out. Will definitely visit again.🙂

This is the first time I have visited since the refurbishment and I was impressed. Lovely decor and atmosphere. The food was lovely and a good price. Service and staff were attentive and friendly. Also liked the fact that it is dog friendly and also shows sport on tv. I would definitely visit again.

Warm welcome, delicious freshly cooked food. Lovely atmosphere.

Lovely Sunday Roast. Definitely would go again

Lovely local, great staff, friendly Since had a change of ownership, done a lot to improve the place

A lovely choice of beers great service and spent time to chat Well worth a visit after the refurbishment Thanks for the lovely pint today

Tried the newly refurbished “ Sheps “ today and was pleasantly surprised. I liked the decor once I was in rather than seeing it in photos. We are ladies who lunch, Julie, Doreen, Kerry ( not in photo)and Wendy. The ladies toilets are much improved and quite a “ lady” feel to them. Had a good chat with Ryan and Justin who are both pleasant chaps. The landlords of a village pub should have good interaction with their customers, we are a different kettle of fish to city dwellers and prefer that personal touch, which we always got with the last landlord and his lovely wife Mia. Continue to do what you did today with your presence and you won’t go far wrong. Food to a good standard as it always was with John’s chef Simon, for fish and chips and scampi and chips but felt the Macaroni cheese was a bit stingy. Kerry said she would have been happy with the size for a seniors lunch but not for the cost of a Mains. Ryan agreed and gave Kerry a free drink. Good call . Will definitely go again and hope to have some interaction with Ryan and Justin. Good luck chaps.

My Dad's local as long as he's happy! That will do for me

Perfect family environment, the staff are very friendly, and the atmosphere was great, bonus is that the drinks are great and cheap too 🤩🤩 the make over is just incredible, pop down and give them a visit, I will definitely be back!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars from me!

beautiful building, great atmosphere and a good menu selection if you're visiting for food . sports, entertainment ,skittles, pool and darts . offers on selected drinks ... and staff are so friendly... very impressed

management & staff very friendly and professional & courtesy towards customers ,lovely clean venue

Paid a visit to the shepards rest last night amazing prices great drinks and the owners are fabulous ❤️❤️❤️

Not very impressed by the meal, service was good, and nice and friendly

Food was ok. Pub food but I found a little on the expensive side. One pint of pepsi and one pint of blackcurrant cordial almost £7 !! Cheaper to drink alcohol . Let down by dated outside furniture, and lack of effort with sprucing it up - it was clean, but that's about it. Food was standard ( as I said expensive for what it was £21+ for two mains and one side - drinks not included). Don't think I will be returning. Fair effort, but not great.

Reasonably priced meals served promptly and with a smile. Thank you.

Like the vibe of this pub. Been here a few times now and are always made to feel welcome by staff and regulars. Obviously a very locals pub with a good atmosphere. Lovely outside area with a big scrren. Would say ideal for families. Food here looks good although haven't tried it yet but that is definitely on the to do list. Highly recommend this friendly place 👍👍

Lovely local pub with great food

Just had a mix grill. Very good and the steak perfectly cook as I ask "rare" and tender. Everything tasted freshly cook. As a French would say " très très bon". And we cannot forget the welcome and the great service with a friendly smile

Excellent food and very welcoming staff. Will definitely visit again.

Absolutely lovely food and outstanding service. Staff can't do enough for you. Very enjoyable visit while on holiday in Somerset. Hopefully see you next year. A happy family with full bellies, even dog friendly. ❤️

Good food ,friendly staff. Very friendly customers.

We had our Mum's 90 Birthday party on Saturday night at the Shepherds Rest, for 40 people. It was wonderful, John and his team were brilliant, food excellent. Thank you to you all .

Friendly staff, good service and excellent food.

Friends of mine invited my family to join him and his wife for Sunday lunch as he’s well know at this pub, it’s my family’s first time here and we were not disappointed the staff were very helpful and made us feel comfortable at our table, the roast lunch was outstanding with loads of fresh vegetables to follow as I’m quite a big eater but what was nice they also do small lunches which suited the lady’s, I would definitely recommend this pub and I’m looking forward to my next visit even the chef showed his face for a quick chat 😋😋

Excellent food and staff very welcoming.would recommend .

We had a birthday meal for 5 of us recently, and had the Christmas menu. The food was really lovely with loads of fresh vegetables on the side. The apple crumble with ice cream, berries and fresh cream was extra delicious too! Good friendly service as well.

Brilliant meal lunch time very good service and atmosphere well done

The food was very lovely enjoyed it very fillimg

The pub was recommended to us. The food was excellent staff very friendly, made to feel welcome.

Lovely warm welcoming, food came out hot with the large order we had and we throughly enjoyed every bite will be back at some point