Square & Compass in South Somerset

We spent yet another mini break at this fantastic place. The friendly staff, accommodation, food and location are second to none.

Wow!! We came for a carvery on a Sunday afternoon with 4 adults and 2 children when we arrived the children decided they didn't want a carvey and buddy went out his way to accommodate them by offering there favourite meal a spaghetti bolognase as an alternative. The food was OUTSTANDING and very tasty! The meat was so tender and perfectly cooked! We felt very comftable and very welcome here. We will be returning in very near future!

On a UK & Ireland tour and had lunch here. Was greeted by the owner on arrival. Had a great red wine and very tasty lunch. Great atmosphere. Lovely British hospitality. Would highly recommend 👍🙂🍷🙏

We stopped there on a Globus bus tour. Food was amazing and the owner was very nice and friendly. While we didn't stay there, I looked at a room that had the door open. Just a really neat motel in the country. Not a Hyatt by any stretch of the imagination, which, in my opinion made it a place I would like to stay.

Had a lovely three night stay here with our slightly deranged Boxer dog Poppy. The rooms here are absolutely spot on if you are traveling with pooch. Roll straight up to the front door and get in with minimal fuss. Rooms very well set up with TV and coffee making facilities and a kettle. Nice and clean and very comfortable bed. We slept like logs 😀. Now the food. Best mutton curry I've ever eaten, in fact everything we had including ribs, jerk pork, chicken wings and chips were really tasty and served with a smile in a great atmosphere and one of the best countryside views you'll find. The sunsets were incredible. Thank you Kate and Buddy, we will see you again soon. ❤️

Last minute booking due to storms whilst camping. Very helpful and welcoming. Room very comfy and even hot chocolate and biscuits left for the children. We booked a meal in the restaurant and the food was absolutely beautiful. The Rum punch is a must. Breakfast was lovely. The owners and staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Will definitely use as a stopover again when in the area.

What a warm welcome! Great food selection, yummy carvery including Yorkshire pudding, then completed with selection of passion fruit cheesecake and huge chocolate cake. A great place for a stop and refreshments.

Just one of our best experience in the UK ! Beautiful location, sweet and comfy accommodation, and an amazing staff, kind and dedicated to offer us one of our favorite stay in a month long road trip all around the UK. Thank you Kate and long live The Flying Fish ❤️❤️❤️ Jeanne and Colin

rude staff, serving a 13 year old with whiskey, very expensive 2 doubles £21. promised a hog roast for wedding but ended up with pork rolls from the kitchen, absolute con and a joke.

The team at Flying Fish are just the best. Buddy and his team are amazing. We just had our wedding here and the food was insane! If you want a rustic and relaxed wedding, this place is the one. Everyone complemented on the food and the beautiful wedding barn which is run by Julie, who is amazing at what she does!! Thank you so much! We couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect day.

It’s quite often we eat out as a family and I can honestly say this is the FIRST time ALL our plates were cleaned! We had ribs, pork belly, pie and fish and chips and everything was delicious. The pork and fish melted in your mouth! Also the spicy wings were amazing. It’s our first trip to Somerset and this place will definitely be an Evening we all remember fondly. Thank you to all the staff who fitted us in last minute. Absolutely cracking place!

I can only re confirm the very positive reviews left by others. We stayed for one night and had dinner in the restaurant which was first class, Buddy the owner, Amelia and Zoe could not do enough for us and made our stay so enjoyable. The room was finished to a very high standard and was spotlessly clean, the queen size bed was comfortable, nothing to complain about. We will definitely return .

My partner and I visited this restaurant due to the good reviews, during a mini break in Illminster. I assume most of the good reviews are referring to the accomodation as this looks nice, however we did not stay, we just ate in the restaurant. The views were quite nice but it was very hot in the conservatory. The food was OK - we had ribs and pork belly - fairly average and the bill came to £55 with drinks. The young waitress was also quite abrupt and acted like she would rather have been anywhere else. No 'thank you' or 'i hope you enjoyed your meal' just pay your bill, and go. The lady on the table next to us also requested gluten free fish and chips and they served her a meal with gluten! Not related to our experience but this is of course completely unacceptable and could result in someone getting very poorly. I begrudge paying a £5 service charge when the service was mediocre at best but they obviously rely on people feeling too uncomfortable to ask for it to be removed. Wouldn't return

What a lovely place to spend a night. Great views, super lovely staff, fab room with huge bed, wet room and its own outside entrance. Nice bath with hot hot water. Dog friendly. Good food with a slight quirkiness. Would thoroughly recommend.

Kate, Buddy and the staff were really welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The accommodation was superb and very clean. Would definitely recommend for a stay.

A great find. Excellent food, friendly staff and a very charismatic host. Atmosphere was amazing. Can't wait for them to be fully open

As I had an extended stay in the hotel accommodation I had many opportunities to sample the food and enjoy the atmosphere in the Flying Fish. Excellent food, fresh and well cooked, friendly and welcoming service despite COVID restrictions. Particular favourites were the Mutton Curry and the Chickpea and Spinach Curry but the desserts (especially the apple crumble) were way too tempting.Definitely worth a visit, Buddy, Kate and the team are extremely welcoming.

There is no way I can fault this pub. It’s a country inn with fantastic food and super service. There is nothing more I can add, apart from HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Owners and staff are absolutely outstanding! The food is beyond commenting - it is absolutely luscious and gorgeous. I absoluytly recommend this place for weddings, parties and quiet dining a deux. Well done Buddy & Kit plus one.

Amazing friendly service from the two owners and all the staff. Original and interesting menu. Beautiful atmosphere - what's not to like?

I visited The Flying Fish Stables with my wife and daughter. Kate is a lovely lady. She treated us so well.Welcoming attitude and always smiling. The food was well presented, clean and stunningly tasty. It was one of the best food we ever eat in England. We had an excellent time at the pub and we felt like at home. Definetelly we will return. We strongly recommend the place

The food took an hour to arrive, there is a warning on the menu that it might be a bit of a wait, but an hour seemed excessive. The meals were ok, nothing to write home about. Ok for a stop off .... on the way ... but not somewhere for a local with atmosphere. Shame when the countryside adjoining is lovely.

We stayed again as we do every year on our way to and from Cornwall. Rooms are so comfortable and were impressed by the seating right outside the rooms and being able to park right outside as well, a big plus for us. We had the specials on the Friday night and I have to say were delicious. The smoked cod in a cream sauce in particular was a credit to the chef. Buddy and Kate were as always very welcoming and friendly. It was a pleasure to stay in these very testing times

On holiday and visited The Flying Fish restaurant /pub this evening for a meal. Staff and landlord friendly. Good covid procedures. Food was excellent. I had a dish off the specials: gnocchi with chicken livers, bacon and sage. Absolutely delicious, the best gnocchi dish I have eaten. Loved the music too.

Stayed here for 1 night Thursday 10th September,lovely place rooms very clean and spacious bathrooms very clean ,beds really comfortable and super king size,food was really good both for dinner and breakfast ,sat in the conservatory at the front , great views ,both Kate and bud very welcoming and friendly nothing too much trouble

Beautiful pub set in quiet location. Amazing food and the hosts couldn't have been more accommodating. Would recommend to anyone.

We have just returned from an amazing stay at the Flying fish. Lovely comfortable, spotless rooms, delicious food and really good breakfasts. You can sit and eat/drink looking out over beautiful views of the fields,kids are well catered for and the hosts, Buddy and Kate are so welcoming and ready to suggest lovely local spots to visit. Lovely relaxing stay, just what we needed and will definitely be back! Thank you!

Staff were friendly and welcoming, but service was slow as the pub was busy and there appeared to be limited front of house staff. Food was disappointing, with small portions. Jerk chicken and rice were fairly bland, and more watery bbq sauce than what I was expecting. The home-made burger was much better but the chips were not great. Lovely setting in the countryside with a nice outside area. Shame about the food as was looking forward to this, having read recent reviews.

Stayed here for a weekend break combined with visiting family. We stayed in room 5, which had an enormous superking size bed. The room was very clean, along with the bath room. We met the whole family on the Saturday night in the restaurant, and we all agreed that the food was fantastic. The drinks were chilled, and sat in the garden on a beautiful summers evening with a fantastic view, we really can't rate the Flying Fish highly enough. The Staff were fantastic, very friendly and helpful. The pub is very dog friendly.We enjoyed it so much, that visiting family stayed there the following week.Thankyou so much to Kate, Buddy and the rest of the team. We will see you again soon on our next visit.(Maybe) Rich Davis

we stopped here for a journey break over night on our way to cornwall.We stayed in a lovely room and had a great meal in the pub in the evening, and also a fantastic breakfast.Our little doggie loved it as well espically a walk under the magical lit up tree at night.Kate was so friendly and chatted to us for a while made us feel like friendsi would highly reccommend this place to stay or to eat. Its super dog friendly as well

Just wanted to thank all the staff at The Flying Fish for the beautiful food and great hospitality received. Nothing was too much for the staff and we were continuously topped up with drinks during a very hot evening. You cannot beat the outside eating areas with stunning views. Would definitely recommend and look forward to going again!

Have wanted to treat for ages after I saw the Bajan dishes they offer. Wasn't disappointed - loved the saltfish and the mutton curry. Will definitely be going back.Buddy, and other staff, couldn't do enough for you and were welcoming and helpful. Lovely location too. Didn't realise it was dog friendly so no excuse not to go back

Have seen ads in Somerset Life; we lived in Barbados for a few years way back (and 2 daughters born there) so my wife arranged a surprise birthday lunch with family. Very warm welcome and once the Caribbean connection established, even warmer - with Buddy's best rum appearing! Loved the Caribs food, and made to feel very special

Very friendly and helpful staff and yummy food. Breakfast was excellent and dinner good too. Large portions.

I visited the flying fish pub last Sunday for a Carvery with my family. The food was the best Carvery I’ve had ( I’ve been for many ) and the staff went above and beyond to make my dads birthday meal a special one.The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, and the chef was very giving with the meat. I will definitely be back for more. I am excited to see the new menu!!

We drove here having seen in a magazine it was of Caribbean influence Initially we were handed a lunch menu of standard pub fair but when asked we were able to choose from a standard menu that did have some dishes on it that I associate with the Caribbean Having ordered Jerk Chicken and having eaten this on many islands I was surprised that it was a breast of chicken in what I would say was BBQ sauce. I am sure the owner will argue different however it was not what I expected and have sampled before When eaten before it was a dry rub and the meat then char grilled So I am confused by this place, I think you need to whole heartedly be of Caribbean influence or run the risk of being another identity restricted pub which sells food which is a shame What probably spoilt our experience was the raised voices from the kitchen when clearly people were arguing behind the scenesI don’t buy food and expect a side show and overall this missed the mark for me

We were visiting friends in the area, and as this place had a good TA ranking, we decided to book a table for 4. This was done 1 week prior to our arrival.Upon arrival on the Saturday evening at 7.30 we were informed that 5 items on the menu were unavailable or only one portion left.Although the establishment has since apologised, this was a big disappointment to us and I certainly feel that they could have either telephoned us in advance or sent someone to the local supermarket at some stage during the day to ‘stock up’; even a pub classic like fish and chips was unavailable!Having expressed my dissatisfaction, it must be said that the staff on duty at front of house were very nice and did their best to make up for the management failures.The food that we ate was very good, the choice of wine by the glass pleased all in our group. The overall cost of the meal seemed reasonable, and were it not for the menu choice failures, I would certainly have given at least a 4* rating.Would I go back? Yes, I’d give them another chance next time I visit!

We went to the Flying Fish for the first time on Sunday with my daughter and some friends. The carvery was really good. The choice of meat and veg was really excellent and the turkey was cooked to perfection. My daugher, on booking the table had mentioned that it was her Dads birthday and the staff at The Flying Fish went above and beyond to make the meal special. They had gone to the trouble to decorate the table and had even put up some balloons. They had allowed my daughter to bring in a birthday cake and they lit the candle and even, to my husbands embarrssment put the bithday song on as they brought out the cake! The food was good but what makes this little restaurant special is the family feel and the staff. Thank you all at The Flying Fish. We will be back.

The pub is located in Ashill near Ilminster and a fair amount of the food has a Caribbean influence. Accommodation is available with 8 en-suite rooms available. We visited The Flying Fish on a Saturday night. To play it safe we phoned ahead to book a table but as it transpired we needn’t have bothered. I think the bad weather kept everyone home. However I would suggest a booking- just incase. The staff were very friendly but were very quick to point out they only had one Lamb Shank and one Beef Burger left. Thankfully neither of us wanted one of these and we opted for the rump steak and the home made chilli. Portion size was good and cooked very well. We both opted for desserts: Chocolate Fudge Cake and a Sticky Toffee Pudding. Again a very good portion and tasted wonderful. On the whole, a lovely meal and very friendly staff. The decor was pretty and subtle lifting gave a cosy feel. My main criticism is that to be short of food on a Saturday night doesn’t show great forward planning. I realise we were there in adverse weather conditions and to give them the benefit of doubt, maybe their supplier had let them down. The only other point is that the car park was in complete darkness. A light to help you see where you are walking would be most beneficial.

We had a great time, arrived Saturday afternoon, had a lovely meal , plenty of drinks , then evening meal, stayed over , had breakfast , and home Sunday after a lovely walk. The staff were amazing, and the food was gorgeous.

I have reviewed this place in November and I have returned several times for Sunday carvery since. I am very happy that the standard of food has not decreased and is excellent with wonderful flavours, the service is exceptional from all staff especially the owner Buddy. I do not hesitate to regularly recommend this place to others.

Stayed for the night in our campervan landlady was very accommodating and more than happy for campervans to park up, access to toilets overnight and fabulous food highly recommended

Stayed over in the camper at the flying fish and bloody loved it. Great atmosphere very friendly staff and very yummy food.. thanks guys 🙏🏾💖🙏

Very nice meal, staff were very friendly which made the whole experience very enjoyable. Will definitely be going back.

Went for lunch. Mussels ok a bit salty.

super pub, interesting menu and lovely barn for functions plus the stables accommodation if you want to stay over night. The hosts are very helpful and friendly, out in the midst of the country this is a lovely place to visit. The menu has some interesting twists. We met friends for a drink who said the food was good!

Met up with friends here between Christmas and new year, service was fantastic and the menu offered a welcome Caribbean touch with several deliciously spicy choices, certainly not your average pub grub. Perfectly priced too, a refreshing little Somerset gem!

Nine members of our family came to have a get together here. Buddy and Kate could not have done more to ensure we had a good visit ,The roast meats and vegetables were delicious . Puddings were good . ! Very attentive, good waitress !We shall return !

Visited as a family for Sunday lunch. Food was excellent and one of the best carvery meals I have had in a long time. Staff and owners were fantastic and friendly, it catered well for children, with a well stocked toy cupboard we could borrow things from. The only downside is that it was so good, we feel we have to return again soon. Could become one of our new favourite pub meal locations.

We stayed overnight and the weather was awful so we were glad to eat in the bar. We were warmly welcomed at a table and generally found the staff friendly and efficient. The owner was present and friendly - when we requested port and we were told his wife had drunk it all, she came over to apologise. There were lots of things on the menu I would have happily eaten - my husband had the steak and ale pie which he said was delicious and I enjoyed my butternut squash risotto. If we returned we would definitely try some of the Caribbean dishes on offer.

We visited The Flying Fish at lunchtime and were left impressed with the food and customer service! The Owner and Waitress were both friendly and welcoming and you just don’t get jerk chicken cooked for you in Somerset! A taste of Caribbean with fantastic views from the conservatory.

A good mixture of English and Caribbean food. Well presented with good choice of extra dishes if required.

The room was perfect - enormous bed - wet-room/bathroom. Evening meal was freshly cooked and delicious. The staff, especially Anna, were attentive and extremely friendly. Breakfast, as dinner, was freshly cooked and there was plenty of it. Will definitely call in again when travelling in the Ilminster area.

My husband and I had lunch at The Flying Fish this week. We went as part of a large tour group (about 40), which was prearranged by our tour guide.

we like to visit different pubs in the Ilminster area.we found the surloin steaks and the fish excellent the drink good value the staff friendly,and a very good night was had by all.we will return soon. Well done

We used to go to this pub when it was the Square and Compass and well known for good traditional pub food.

We held our wedding reception at the Flying Fish in their barn. We had the most fabulous day and it was so relaxed, which is just what we wanted and more.

We popped in here on our way home from Taunton after hearing about the Caribbean influenced food. It's the first time we've been since change of ownership.

Fantastic food and great service! The menu is a great mix of European and Caribbean food at reasonable price with fantastic quality!

The view from this pub is stunning but the beautiful food is a distraction.

We have just returned home after another wonderful stay at the Flying Fish. Buddy and Kate were great hosts, very warm, helpful and welcoming. Our room was very comfortable as usual and our dog, Murphy welcomed the familiar surroundings. We both completely relaxed and was so nice to be waited on with delicious hearty breakfasts each morning to set us up for the day. It was so nice to come back each evening and enjoy the fabulous view over a drink and then have dinner which was always beautifully cooked and served by the staff who are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. We will be back in September and have already extended our stay as we find this is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

After my parter called to book a reservation and mentioned I was gluten intolerant, The Flying Fish provided gluten free bread to go with my soup and also served a gluten free sticky toffee pudding.

The Flying Fish was a lunch stop on our Great Britain bus tour. Set in the countryside, the pub resembles a private home and is a well taken care of property. We were greated by the owners. They are friendly and their service is wonderful. They prepared a buffet which included roast beef, turkey, and pork all sliced to order. There were several vegetables and breads all fresh. They offered two types of cheesecake which were really good along with coffee and tea. You can dine inside or in an enclosed patio. Either way, you'll get great service in a friendly atmosphere where you feel at home.

Fantastic views from this pub. Quiet location, with accommodation. My wife and I enjoyed an evening meal having called on spec. The owner is a character, very nice and friendly as were all the staff. Excellent menu choice , good quality good, with all reasonably priced.

Well what a lovely pub this is.. such a warm welcome and seated with a fantastic view. Lovely varied menu hard to chose one meal. Quick service and fabulous lunch. Nothing too much trouble we will certainly be going back soon. Just what.we needed today. Thank you Kate and buddy

If you're looking for something a bit different do visit. Where in the countryside can you find Caribbean food alongside classic pub fayre. It was delicious. Kate and Buddy are charming, hard working owners who deserve your patronage. Make the effort and go!

Just home from an amazing Caribbean cuisine meal, lovely people great atmosphere and 5 star food! Off menu rum punch made by the delightful buddy ! Shame it’s a school night lol or would have had a 3rd!!

Arrived here on the 3rd May for one night stay, really nice place to stay and eat, staff all very nice and friendly, the rooms are lovely and clean (reminded me of an American motel) I really don't have any criticism, we had a very warm welcome and our dog got spoilt with attention. The food was very nice and tasty. good menu.

8 of us visited tonight for the Caribbean night. Very welcoming hosts, and great buffet meal tonight with loads of Caribbean dishes which were delicious Will definitely return.

We arrived tired but contented , by our 7 hour walk up Dunkery Hill on a stunning day for walking.

What a wonderful surprise! It has been renovated to a high standard which is very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Great welcome from a lovely lady! Superb unusual menu with a Caribbean hint to it . This Mutton curry was delicious and the bacon sandwich too.

Wonderfully dog friendly, made us all feel as if nothing was too much. Good atmosphere, comfy beds, spacious room, would highly recommend.

visited here instead of my usual Premier Inns

Perfect stop over hotel. Lovely clean room with wonderful bed. Great food and great staff. The owners were so hands on, offering personal service, constantly checking all was well. The girls that served breakfast and dinner wherea credit to the hotel. Very friendly and nothing too much trouble. Location perfect for either north or south coast sea side resorts. Also, many excellent national trust houses in area.Particulary enjoyed sea side resort of Lyme Regis

We discovered this in November and have been back about twice a month, or more, every since. Great calm atmosphere. Wonderful views over the hills with superb food. Yes, the food is not what you might expect from a Somerset pub but if, like me, you love the Caribbean, then this is definitely the place to visit.

Can not recommend The Flying Fish more!! We are due to get married here later in the year but popped out for lunch today and boy are we glad we did! The food was stunning! I had the lamb, cabbage & hassleback potatoes dish and my partner had the homemade steak and ale pie and mash... and both of us enjoyed every mouthful! We then finished off our delicious meal with choc fudge cake which again was mmm scrummy and ended the meal perfectly! We both agreed this has been by far the best meal we've ever had out together, will be visiting again soon!!!! Thank you xx

Stayed over for a couple of days ... the rooms are big and light and area. All on ground floor so easy access. Breakfast is cooked freshly.

A great lunch with ‘mine host’ in great form as usual. Great to see you again Buddy. The facilities you have there are excellent.

We booked for our Mum’s 81st birthday and Sunday lunch for 9 of us. Thank you Buddy and Kate, for making it such a special occasion. We highly recommend and will definitely be back.

I have used this pub for many years and the food has always been fairly good but recently it has improved to an excellent standard. It is a friendly place and I would highly recommend. We work very close by and are grateful for late night food when we need it!

Varied menu. Presentation and quality of meals excellent. Warm and friendly atmosphere. Recommended!

Stayed at the Flying Fish on business with a couple of colleagues. Great room, Shower, food and Ale. Landlord was friendly and helpful and the pub had a pool room that helped pass the evening.Would definately stay there again.

We have just returned from overnight stop at The Flying Fish and would really recommend you give it a try. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is spacious and clean, bathroom and bed were huge! Thought the cafetiere was a really nice touch and we are pleased to report, they are genuinely dog friendly. We ate in the pub and can also report our food was really hot and just as important, extremely tasty. We thought the menu was great, good variety and choice, without being overwhelming in choices. Our breakfast was also of a similar high standard, good quality produce and we really enjoyed it. Again, everyone so friendly and nothing too much trouble. Even the dog got a couple of breakfast biscuits! Thank you for making us so welcome. Would recommend to anyone coming to the area.

We have just returned from two nights at the Flying Fish. We wanted to find a place where New Year's Eve fireworks would be minimal as one of our dogs is terrified of them. We didn't hear a single one leaving us and our dogs to enjoy the celebrations. We were warmly welcomed by all of the staff. We both ate the mutton curry which was delicious and I drank the local cider which was excellent and Jane drank white wine. All was reasonable price. The accommodation was warm and clean. The room was large, bed really comfortable. Each morning we were treated to a great breakfast. A great place that we will definitely return to.

Well folks if you fancy a departure from normal pub fayre look no further than The Flying Fish. There is a selection of traditional Caribbean dishes mixed in with some pub stalwarts. My wife would recommend the Lamb Shanks, myself the Mutton Curry (which I found a touch dry for my palate I did love the Acee and Salt Fish starter. Our hosts were extremely friendly and generous on our anniversary with a glass of Prosecco on the house! I am keen to return and try the Jerk Chicken. The pub also enjoys spectacular views of the Blackdown Hills. It's a winner,

Met dear friends for lunch at The Flying Fish which was perfectly located cl0se to junction 25 of the M5. We received a warm welcome and prompt and considerate service. Delicious food and good range of drinks. Many thanks Buddy and your staff. We’ll be back.

I have visited the pub when it was under previous management as the Square and Compass and it was always adequate for my needs. The Flying Fish is so much more. The pub is less cluttered and the food incredible - the mutton curry is something that I still dream about! The rooms are clean, bright and very well maintained. A major improvement is the reliable wi-fi and smart TV's as it was always a bit hit and miss before. All in all, Buddy and Kate worked hard to ensure we all had a perfect evening ....and we did. I am seriously considering returning just to enjoy the ambience again and another plate of mutton curry!

Brilliant overnight stay en route back to Kent after our holiday in Exmoor. Incredibly spacious room with one of the biggest emperor beds ever! And extremely comfortable too. Beautifully appointed en suite full bathroom with large walk in wet area. Excellent pub restaurant with varied menu which was delicious and well priced. The owners are a lovely couple who were very welcoming and friendly. Lovely to discover I had many connections with Buddy - what a small world! Hector our Labrador also very well looked after. Highly recommend and would definitely return. Thank you Buddy and Kate!

Visited with family 11 of us for a weekend catching up with family who live local.

My daughter and I popped on a recommendation. We both had starters and couldn't resist a dessert too. I was particularly pleased with the presentation of the ackee and saltfish starter. We found the pub very welcoming and clean. We immersed ourselves view from the conservatory. We will be going back, as we would love to try the jerk dishes.

I have not been to the square and compass in years as I did not like the previous owners but we heard it had changed hands and thought we would give it another go.

We went as a family with the children for a Sunday roast. Food was was very tasty and enjoyable. There were games available for the children which was a super idea. The landlord and landlady (Buddy and Kate) are the most welcoming and lovely people as well, very friendly pub. Thank you we will be back.

We visited as an adult foursome to stay overnight in two rooms. we arrived before the proper check in time and met an absolute whirlwind of a lady! we were sent dizzy as she rushed to make our rooms ready for us despite our being early and even offered to open the conservatory up for us to sit in while we waited. a very short time later our rooms were ready while said whirlwind went to open the bar. we enjoyed a coffee and a delicious sandwich (served with chips, yum) before heading off into Ilminster for the day. we returned at just after 5.30 to find a happy hour in progress in the pub where there was a great selection of wines beers and ciders awaiting us. a couple of drinks and then off to the immaculately clean rooms to change and a relaxing shower before dinner. the menu had a wide range of English and Carribean choices which is unusual and intriguing in an English country pub. all was made clear(er) when we met the Barbadian owner Buddy. we ordered lovely duck pate and ackee and saltfish for starters and then 2 steaks and 2 mutton curry for mains. unfortunately the steaks had run out that evening so the others plumped for jerk chicken. DELICIOUS and well worth a visit just to try that. chocolate fudge cake and mango cheesecake followed which were also great and the meal rounded off with coffee and Mount Gay Barbados rum. a lovely comfortable nights sleep and then a delicious full english breakfast with juice coffee and toast (and marmite for the lovers). Buddy took the time to chat to us and show us round the wedding barn which would be well worth considering for any events. nothing was too much trouble throughout our stay and particular thanks given to Monica, Mimi, Buddy, chef and of course 'whirlwind' . you may wonder about the reference to '% peas' in the recommended dishes below but all i will say is you have to visit and ask to try them yourself..........................

I haven't been to the Square and Compass for a while so was a little concerned when I heard it had changed hands. I went for lunch today and was delighted to find it is still a special place. Yes, the decor has changed but for the better as it is much more light and airy. The sandwich I had was enormous and very tasty yet incredibly well priced,, excellent value for money. The ingredients were clearly locally sourced with flavoursome tomatoes that took me back to my childhood! I notice there are some Caribbean influences on the menu now so look forward to sampling those next time.

Visited 09/07/18. For dinner. After a warm welcome and a few drinks we decided to eat here. The food was great and reasonably priced. I shall return and would recomend this place without hessitation.

A great atmosphere and amazing food the staff are lovely and friendly. The food is out of this world with plenty of choice.

It is unusual to come across a meal where there is nothing positive to say about it. We had four roasts and all agreed it was the worst, overpriced food we had had in a pub, restaurant or even home cooked. The waitress and my friends could not tell if the meat was lamb or beef, whichever it was, it was dry and had no taste. The Yorkshire puddings were small circles of stodge - I have had pancakes with more rise. To accompany the very small offering was hard cauliflower, carrots, frozen peas, a tiny square of stuffing, and a few potato wedges which had had a glimpse of the roasting tin, but was not on intimate terms with it. I would have thought that a roast dinner would have to have roast potatoes as a minimum requirement, The portions were small, there was no taste, it was cooked very badly and it cost £10.95 each! As we were hungry we had pudding. I so wish we had saved our money - Lemon Torte was like a value range pudding from Aldi, only without the flavour. Coffee we thought, no one can muck up coffee.. yes they can. It took forever to arrive despite there being few covers at that time. I don't know why we bothered to ask for different coffees - 2 x flat whites, 1 x cappuccino and 1 x Americano. We got 3 x Americanos and what may have been something similar to a flat white if I was being charitable. We were all so looking forward to this meal and making it a regular meeting spot, but had all agreed before we left the pub that we never wanted to go there again.

Myself and my daughter stayed one night beds lovely and comfortable clean and pleasantly presented rooms smart tv and plenty of hot water we asked for some milk in our room and the staff obliged (not a lover of little milk cartons) we ate in the evening and at breakfast our meals were tasty and good portions I had the sharing nachos (my absolute favourite) and could have shared with 4 people not 2 as the portion was very generous my daughter had the belly pork which she enjoyed. Staff were lovely and couldn’t have helped us enough overall a pleasant visit in a bright welcoming pub the view from the conservatory is fantastic.

Spent a couple of days enjoying the friendly hospitality of new hosts Buddy and Kate. Food was always excellent, and the breakfasts outstanding! Great views across the hills, although the weather could have been better! Sunday roast was awesome: best roast lamb I've ever tasted. Rooms were comfortable and had just had brand new TVs installed. Hope to return to catch a live show later in the summer. Many, many thanks.

Tried the Square following change of ownership and revamp with food with a Caribbean style