The Barrington Boar in South Somerset

My first visit was very good but I thought there was a lack of choice with the vegetarian options. I looked at the online sample menus recently and there was only 1 veggie starter and main offered. The Boar didn't respond to any of my emails asking if there were more choices as the sample menus may have been out of date. If they can't be bothered to respond then that's really disappointing for someone who would quite happily have booked regularly.

Me and my dog felt at home. Victoria amd her staff are very friendly and helpful, the service is impeccable amd the food is gorgeous. Highly recommend!

Stopped over for Sunday lunch on our journey from Cornwall back to London. Both the beef and pork roast were outstanding, probably the best we had eaten this year. Everything was cooked to perfection. The pub sits in a very picturesque village and was only small detour for our journey. Definitely worth a visit.

We’ve travelled throughout Somerset trying Sunday roasts but have yet to find one that beats the Barrington Boar- the food today was superb, the softest beef, tasty pork and everything else was fantastic. Pricier than other places but absolutely worth the money, good portions and so fresh and tasty!

Superb stay with dinner at the Barrington Boar. Pre dinner drink amongst villagers in the bar area before moving into the restaurant, where we had a lovely table by a beautifully decorated autumnal window. Service was great, just the right amount of attentiveness without being in your face or oppressive. The food is absolutely delicious, easily the best steak I’ve ever had and my vegetarian partner loved the inventiveness of their main course. The room was ideal, after a meal like that you just want a comfy bed with decent pillows and it delivered! Shower was powerful with endless amounts of hot water, and the tea/coffee tray well supplied. Breakfast the next morning was great, the same staff as the night before meant we were greeted like old friends. Hospitality is a hard gig at the best of times, let alone in these difficult ones, but the Boar have got something special going on - all credit to the staff both front of house and in the kitchen!

Lovely food and atmosphere. We usually visit when I come home as we can have a grown up meal without the children . Fantastic food and service every course was a delight. Myself and my husband went home feeling full and very happy . Very reasonable for the quality of food

All the dishes we enjoyed were excellent and it was a perfect menu for a gloomy autumn evening. Despite being busy the service was very good as always and we can’t wait to go again.Thoroughly recommended.

Took my 14 month old son in for drinks with family staying in barrington. First I was asked to remove him from pushchair and put out way then got funny when I wouldn’t as he was napping in the pushchair . Next the same lady I believe is the manager as my Child was chatting away I was approached and asked if I could sit in corridor if he continued to make noise as he could upset other customers and we had only been allowed in as there was a family eating who had small children so she couldn’t say no to us being there and this was the only reason I was allowed to come in, this was all the manager. Vile experience and will never be returning to such a vile place

We ate here on the 11th october for my partners birthday. I can honestly say that it was the best meal I've ever eaten. The steak was just incredible, the parfait (mine) and cuttlefish starters (my partners) were amazing, and the portion size for a fine dining restraunt were very generous. Beer and wine were excellent, and the whole experience was very very enjoyable. Not cheap, but you absolutely won't regret paying it.

Lovely quaint pub tucked away in the Somerset countryside. About 10 minutes from the A303. Huge carpark to the rear. Pub is always worth booking as very busy. The staff are very kind and helpful. I did not have anything to eat on this occasion but the dishes looked spectacular. Victoria and her husband Alistair run the pub really well and the service is impeccable.

As soon as we walked through the door of this restaurant/hotel we knew the experience was going to be great. The staff were very professional and friendly and the food was amazing. The Sunday Roast was one of the best we had eaten in a very long time. All the vegetables were perfectly cooked and the meat was beautifully tender. The desserts were imaginative and delicious. Another pleasant surprise was the extensive list of non-alcoholic drinks available, useful when you are a driver.

Wanted to treat a couple of friends as a 'thank-you' and the reviews of The Boar suggested it would be a fitting venue for a special treat. They weren't wrong. Delicious food beautifully presented in a picture postcard setting with exemplary service. Would most certainly visit again after saving some pennies as the price is a bit more than I usually can afford. 😃

Delightful stay. Thank you so much.

Fine dining at reasonable price.

Consistently fantastic food. Lovely service from 2 waitresses - friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back soon as need to try at least 3 more items from the main menu! 😋

A great stay at the Barrington Boar. The room was comfortable, well equipped and beautifully furnished and decorated, whilst the food was amazing. The best meal out we've had in a long time.

We were really looking forward to having lunch here given the great reviews and its ranking in the gastropub guide. However, it all seemed a bit lacking and we weren’t sure this was because of a random ‘off’ day. Tables were sticky, glassware quite cheap, service abrupt and rushed, some of the sauces quite salty, truffle chips soggy and disappointing, general lack of atmosphere, decor not great for somewhere with those prices. The place looks gorgeous from the outside and unfortunately that’s where its appeal stopped for us.

Amazing food and fantastic service. For any foodies I highly recommend visiting

Can't comment about the rooms, as we just popped in for a quick drink whilst passing through Barrington. Very friendly service, lovely interior decor and pleasant beer garden.

An amazing team who strive to make every customer enjoy their experience. Faultless service & a gentle, bustling ambience. Menus are considered and each dish we chose was tasty, visually stunning and a joy to taste. Looking forward to our next visit with friends.

We stopped at the Barrington Boar for dinner on the way to the coast for the weekend, the kick-off for a couple of days of birthday celebrations. Located in a beautiful village, it's the quintessential gastropub that is a favourite among both locals and passers through. Taken over and made foodie-friendly by a couple with gold-plated industry CVs (Alisdair, formerly a chef at Chez Bruce, The Harwood Arms & The Glasshouse, and Victoria an experienced front-of-house orchestrator at The French Table in Surbiton), it has been showered with praise from critics. The pub itself is warm and welcoming, if not straying far from the well-worn formula. But the food is far better than anyone would expect had they not read about the Boar in their choice of broadsheet and just stumbled through the door in the hope of a quick bit of pub grub. We had the mozzarella and duck rilette to start, the steak and pork loin for main. All were fantastic, and the meat was especially beautifully cooked. Service was unhurried, if at times a little slower than we'd have hoped. But it's very possible we were the odd ones out in that we had a destination to reach and thus a heightened sense of urgency - the other diners looked like they were settled in for the night. Special mention to how welcoming they were to our dog Maggie, securing us a table with plenty of space for her to lounge about without getting in anyone's way. And to having a non-alcoholic beer on tap - anyone who seems to find themselves permanently driving and invariably forced into drinking a disappointing bottle of Heineken 0.0 will know exactly how much of a joy it is to still be able to have a pint.

Saw the sign by chance a few months ago while visiting Barrington Hall. Encouraged to visit following a bit of research and this place did not disappoint. Friendly, knowledgable staff serving high end food in a stylish fashion without skimping on portion or taste. The lamb starter and main course were delicious. The ravioli received rave reviews from our table. Decent wine at reasonable prices.

Lovely food with a nice selection of drinks on tap. not having a uniform or some kind of working dress code is frustrating and looks very unprofessional.

It was our first visit , and we booked based on recommendations and reviews. We were not disappointed, which so often happens when eating out at a venue for the first time. This time we were absolutely 'blown away' by the quality of the food, the atmosphere and friendliness and attention of the staff. We will definitely be back very soon!

Had a fabulous stay with our small dog Toby . Exceptional food and drink with a delightful cosy room off the garden. Lovely kind thoughtful staff too. Would highly recommend. Many thanks for a great stay.

Super Gastro pub in a pretty little village. Delicious set menu 2 courses for £27. Not the cheapest place but the quality of the food makes it worth it.

Best Sunday Roast out we have ever had! Everything was exquisitely cooked and seasoned to perfection. Star of the show was the stuffed Yorkshire pudding with beef and gravy, was a unique revelation! Keep doing what you do please! Will be back!

We were a party of 8. They were able to cater to all our needs. Very friendly and courteous staff. The Sunday Roast was absolutely to die for. I am still thinking about the roast beef. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation.

Really disappointed, came here because of the great reviews. Service very slow. We waited far too long for each course. Starters poor, Crispy soft boiled egg was hard boiled spoilling what could have been a really lovely dish. One if the duck parfait was full of fat and gel. Mains were average, steak was not rendered and chewy. Cod lacked flavour in the sauce. Chicken good. Staff were very apologetic and took off starters and wine off the bill. We expected better.

Diese Bewertung bezieht sich aufs Hotel UND das dazugehörige B&B. Das Restaurant ist wirklich herausragend! Wir haben extrem lecker und gut gespeist. Für die gebotene Qualität sind die Preise völlig in Ordnung, es ist halt ein sehr, sehr gutes Restaurant. Da auch das sehr freundliche, junge Personal „normal“ gekleidet ist, fühlt man sich auch in Alltagskleidung wohl. Hier ist nichts und niemand abgehoben. Sehr empfehlenswert: Der Rhabarber-Sekt-Cocktail! An Speisen war alles einfach hinreißend! Und das Ganze in einem historischen Haus mit Balken, Kamin etc. Sowohl für Hotel- als auch Restaurantgäste gibt es ausreichend viele kostenlose Parkplätze hinterm Haus. Das Zimmer ist mit einem 100-Pfund-Verzehr-"Gutschein" im Restaurant gekoppelt. Das heißt: Günstig ist es nicht, aber lecker wird der Aufenthalt sicher! Das Zimmer ist schön, mit bequemen Bett, modernem Bad und sehr leckeren, selbst gebackenen Brownies. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut und wird frisch zubereitet. Beim Auschecken muss man allerdings mit dem Trinkgeld aufpassen. Wenn man es automatisch addiert, wird das Trinkgeld für Essen und Zimmer erhoben (anders geht es technisch wohl nicht). Man kann es aber anpassen. Schöne Überraschung am Rande: Auch der kleine Ort ist wirklich idyllisch.

Superb dinner. Lovely food, really friendly service and great the dog can come too. Would highly recommend it for a night out.

Lovely atmosphere and surroundings. Warm welcome and delicious food with a varied menu. Definitely will return. We had a table of 2 and were a little drowned out by the party of 10 on the next table. But it didn’t affect our enjoyment. Loved how clean it was, including the toilets which smell great with reed diffusers and freshly decorated. It’s these little touches that make the difference.

Friendly staff, a good range of drinks and cocktails, well cooked food altho' an extra veggie option or 2 would be a plus . Will definitely go back though.

I have to say after returning to The Barrington Boar after several occasions, we won’t be retuning again. We were quite shocked at that way we were treated by rude staff. After three or four incidents we asked if there was a problem to be simply be told we’re understaffed. I appreciate it must be stressful however not the customers. So definitely won’t be returning in the future and or recommending the establishment

Excellent food and service. Beautiful setting both inside the restaurant and outside looking into the village. Just the right amount of attention by serving staff

Bit pricy, but unique. Excellent food

Absolutely amazing food and service!

Been here a few times recently and loved it. The food is ace and the me Mum loves it.

Absolutely delicious food. The experience lived up to its five star reputation! We appreciated the excellent choice of wines by the glass. Our small terrier was also warmly welcomed. Thanks to everyone involved

Each time I go, I hold my breath fearful of disappointment, but the Barrington Boar just keeps getting better. The menu changes regularly, but not so regularly that you can't go back for more of the same of something you enjoyed. The food is imaginative and the building itself is so cosy and warm. I hate to give a 5 as I feel there is always something that can be tweaked, but I love this place so much I'm giving in to it. 5 Stars with thanks for being in the sticks with me!

Although this restaurant is about an hour away from our house we will definitely be coming back. We were introduced to it by friends and so glad they chose it. The food was top quality with great choice, taste and presentation and the service was great. What a find! Can’t wait to come back 😊

I can’t even put into words how amazing the meal was this evening and the service was excellent. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

We've eaten with you a few times now and always really enjoyed it, but the new taster menu on Saturday evening was exceptional! The best meal we've had for a long time! See you again soon!

A warm welcome from Bar staff on arrival. Very busy, but staff coped well , we didn't have a wait for service. Good selection of drinks which were well priced. Food was top notch for all of us , couldn't fault it , the flavours were superb and were complimented the presentation . We all commented how good it was. Well looked after by the staff. Thank you for a lovely evening. Would recommend a visit.

Loved the interesting ingredients and, thus, the interesting food.

Lovely restaurant. Staff were so helpful and friendly. All three courses were delicious. The aged sirloin was simply the best we have ever had. Other dishes were complex and modern and beautifully presented. Well done.

Stumbled across this gem, warm welcome upon entry, lovely clean venue, well lit with a comfortable feel. We were acknowledged immediately and sat at our table. Menu was not to big and seemed reasonably priced. Our starters came out promptly, presented well, hot and on heated plates ( seems ridiculous but now we are a bit longer in the tooth its the little things that matter to us) food was tasty and cooked just right. Main courses were delivered not long after. My hake was cooked perfectly with a sauce that was to die for. I didnt try the rest of our tables food but the empty plates and big smiles told the story, so much better than what we experienced just the day before nearer to home. You folks are a credit to the area and we will be back when we find ourselves down that way in the future. Marvellous!

6 of us went for lunch Dishes were well presented and perfectly put together The rhubarb cheesecake was a triumph Would certainly recommend

What a great place to wine and dine. My husband and I went yesterday for lunch , food was lovely and staff are always very pleasant. We’ve been for birthday celebrations aswell and always enjoyed. Love it and recommend

Lovely warm and relaxed evening at the Barrington Boar. Really delicious food, great wine and excellent service. What a wonderful treat 😋

Well, what can I say other than "truly outstanding". I had my birthday meal there last night and it was amazing. Food, staff/service second to none. Would go again in a heartbeat 💓 xx

The Boar is a favourite of ours and took our friends, having raved over it...sadly the atmosphere was not good and we were sadly disappointed. Food excellent as always - feeling sad and let down.

Food,place, staff fantastic. We even bought a bottle of the hand soap as it smelt so nice. Will definitely visit again.

By far and away, the loveliest restaurant in our neck of the woods. The service is immaculate, the food delicious and the plates of food generous. And ... the rhubarb Baked Alaska was to die for. We cannot fault our lunch at the Barrington Boar - a resounding 10/10. We were not the only ones to think so, the restaurant was full! Thank you, and well done

Extremely good service and food. Just a little expensive for regular visits. Possibly return on a special occasion.

This pub is NOT wheelchair accessible. When booking several weeks in advance I specified I needed wheelchair access. Only ON THE DAY I reserved for was I informed there is no wheelchair access toilet. This is shockingly poor, not least as the manager claims she does not claim that her pub is wheelchair accessible when the listing on TripAdvisor clearly states it is. The manager seems to thinks her establishment is rather too good to be accessible to all. But it clearly isn't as upmarket as she would like to think. Avoid, if only for the attitude of the manager.

Really very special cooking. This was my second visit and I was even more impressed with the food. The friendly professional service in this comfortable relaxed countryside pub restaurant is really worth a visit. The bedrooms are nicely decorated and very comfortable. Looking forward to returning again and enjoying the surrounding countryside.

On first visit for me to Barrington I was happy it lived up to its reputation.

Modernised traditional Somerset pub in attractive village. Open and light bar area with wide choice of gin and a varied and well chosen wine list including by the glass. Odd there is no draught cider. Excellent service and superb food. Really liked the smoked fish roe sharer starter with sour dough crackers. Rooms at the back were warm and snug with neutral decor. Good bed. Powerful shower and local shower wash. Coffee pod machine and tea/ coffee available .

Amazing menu ... food and service 😋! Will return.

Had a nice meal here a few weeks ago - I doubled up with duck liver parfait to start and the duck main. Both were very tasty and I didn't have room for dessert which is a good sign, given that food this fancy usually skimps on quantity. Service was friendly and overall enjoyed the meal. The pub has a car park at the back.

We had a delicious lunch, the service and food were top notch. Thank you, we will defiinitely be back soon.

Exceeded our expectation. The food is outstanding! The staff was warm and even provided my sister with some food for breakfast as the place they were staying only left them a chocolate cake for breakfast. The room was clean and comfortable and the price seemed too good to be true. We live in California and were there for a special event. So won't be back, unfortunately, but we highly recommend!

A faultless two night stay with dinner and breakfast. Friendly welcome, lovely room, top notch food plus superb service. Thank you.

Yet another wonderful meal brought family and they were over the moon the food was just amazing and the staff fantastic . Thank you for making our visit wonderful

How lovely to dine somewhere which feels so comfortable, the service is lovely, and the food really terrific. All helped by a log fire to give that sense of cosiness on a dark winter’s evenings. Marvellous place in a peaceful Somerset village.

The Boar is a favourite of ours and the food today was fantastic as usual. Warm, welcoming, friendly staff and cuisine above and beyond in look and flavour.

A fabulous experience on all counts

Seriously exciting menus, perfectly cooked and presented at excellent cost. The set menus are ridiculously good value. Can’t wait to visit again

Very well taken care of for a special lunch with family. Gorgeous food, great service and atmosphere. Thank you, we will be back!

We had a lovely time here! We would've loved to see another vegetarian option as there was only one on the main menu, but the food was great. Service was a little slow for us personally, but staff were very friendly.

A fantastic secret place hidden away

Absolutely amazing 'to die for' food! Service fantastic, ambience fantastic. Worth every penny. Recommended booking for any special occasion. C & G

Impeccable service. Great food. Lovely atmosphere. Easily the best pub in the local area by a country mile.

Fabulous dinner, worth the drive from Exeter, lovely drinks on arrival and warm Welcoming service. Food was on point 👉 with seasonal flavours and well cooked ,for us no weak points ,booked again for Sunday lunch .

Superb menu. Pricey but well worth it for the quality of the food.

Truely delightful evening at the Barrington Boar. From a friends recommendation we decided to book and WOW, amazing meal in very nice setting and lovely staff . The atmosphere was spot on still retaining country inn character but serving delicious top class and very delicious...

Came here for a quick drink nice selection of beer and friendly staff

A beautiful gem for amazing food and great hospitality

Excellent service and tasty, delicious food. Their complimentary home made sourdough bread and butter is superb. Highly recommended.

Really fantastic food, service and garden. Highly recommend

What an experience, anniversary dinner was the veggie tasting menu, one of the best meals we've ever had. Wine matched to each of 5 delicate and delicious courses. Daydreaming about our next visit.

Friendly staff and good food. Could do with more

Outstanding food. Everything was of a superb standard. I had the duck liver, parfait, the lamb, and the crème brûlée. All of this was excellent. Would definitely go again.

Lovely little village pub food was on the whole very good however we had three confit chicken and all were well under cooked and bloody. Just not good enough in such an expensive restaurant. Beer and wine were great perfect cellar temperatures. Service was exceptional...

A wonderfully friendly welcome. Fabulous food and a great selection of wine. The staff were amazing and made our stay memorable. We look forward to our next visit in the near future.

Amazing food in a lovely location with very friendly staff. On the pricier side for lunch but well worth the money and it's dog friendly :)

Amazing food and service. Definitely going back

Had a very pleasant lunch with hubby here. The pub is lovely. The staff are efficient and friendly. The food was outstanding. My husband had roast and asked for a little more gravy ( there was a very small amount hidden under the beef) When...

Very friendly staff and customers, made to feel very welcome especially the dog who got lots of treats.

We stayed for 2 nights and upon arrival we received a really friendly and professional welcome and were shown to our room. The room was lovely with good quality fixtures and fittings and a wonderful shower. We had dinner on both nights, simply outstanding! On...

We stopped for here driving down to Newquay. An outstanding lunch in a calm, and quaint environment out of the hustle and bustle.

Well, what can I say? This was one of the best restaurants I have visited for some time. We came for Sunday lunch, during our visit to Somerset. Beautiful decor in the upstairs dining room, first class staff who were extremely attentive and the food...

Quality of the first order. Food, service ,ambiance . Faultless. My wife had the pate and the hake . I had mackerel,hake and an out of this world gooseberry dessert. ( new dish and I was the first to try it ) Looking forward to...

Celebrated family birthday with a delicious meal. Service was great. Nice relaxed atmosphere

The staff were amazing , the food best I have ever had just amazing the quality of the food was fantastic , all Locally sourced and the wine menu superb

Nice venue. I was looking into booking a room with breakfast, for one night but they don't allow it? It has to be two nights, and with evening meal. I would have thought they would let guests book one night? It was pricey also.

Had an enjoyable lunch and will return for dinner soon. Although a pub the food is not your usual pub grub but more cuisine 5 star food and although a little more expensive than pub grub "well worth the extra" and is a hit for us and one to re- book in the very near future. Nice village location, cosy inside and nice gardens with scrummy food.

We had an excellent lunch here. The place is a pub but really more a fine dining restaurant. The food and service were excellent. Location is a lovey village all decorated for a festival at the weekend. Recommended

Fantastic place to stay. Rooms are well equipped and spotless. Food fantastic. Service excellent, and the area beautiful. Thankyou to Victoria and the team.🙂