The Castlebrook Inn in South Somerset

Not visited the Castlebrook in years , so thought we would give it a visit. Bright we’ll lit pub low beams and cosy fire. We sat in the bar area for lunch ordered our food which we didn’t have to wait for long for. Great value Burgers I had buttermilk chicken burger and a beef burger very tasty , great portion size Log wood burner Friendly Would visit again

Sticky, dirty and smelly place. It’s off putting the minute you walk through the squalid bar. We were so hungry so ordered thinking the food would be good. Omgoodness it was, without doubt THE WORST meal we have ever been served anywhere and we eat out most nights due to our busy lifestyle. If Wetherspoons is a 4/10 this place is a -1/10 !!

We were convinced by locals to revisit this pub as it has apparently changed management and improved. (We were delighted by this news and popped along on Thursday for their steak night). From our very recent experience it is still sadly sub-standard and awful food. Very disappointing. The ribs tasted off, the chicken must be washed in bleach as it’s very chemically, chips are not nice at all, my son had a tough as old boots mixed grill with no chips as advertised on menu (didn’t matter they are not worth bothering with so didn’t complain) husband said the chilli was ok if a little bland - but just about edible apart from the rice. Their coleslaw is homemade style and very nice indeed. Drinks glasses were dirty (lipstick and tiny black marks). Table was super sticky and cutlery not exactly spotless. The bar was loud and busy, it’s a (working man’s) drinkers pub - clearly, we love dogs but almost tripped over a canine gathering whilst trying to navigate to the back restaurant. It’s very cheap and service was “microwave quick” so on that basis it should serve many well.

We booked for a family lunch and we’re not disappointed. Adults and 2 under 3 year old catered for. The staff were all welcoming, friendly and helpful. We opted for the large carvery and got so much for our money. Massive thick slices of well cooked meat-great choice of meats. Vegetables were perfect-roast potatoes, roast parsnips, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower cheese, red cabbage, pork crackling, Yorkshire pud, stuffing balls, gravy and condiments. Amazing choice and and amazing lunch. No room left for pudding unfortunately. Children were welcomed and high chairs available. Definitely a place to go again but make sure you book just in case it’s busy. Plenty of parking behind the pub and there is even a campsite-that may be a good one in the summer with the grandchildren. Thank you Castlebrook Inn. We will be back and we will recommend.

Unfortunately we had a bad experience at what seems to be a popular pub. We booked for a carvery, but it was served cold. I assume the appliances were turned down low after the big rush. Not even the plates were warm. We mentioned this and got an apology. Then we had limited pudding choice as they’d ran out of most items. We then had trouble paying as the till roll ran out and they could no longer accept cards, so had to fumble for cash. Not the best experience, and not one we would be likely risk repeating, which is a shame as we drive past this place weekly.

Wow!!! What can I say...what an absolute gem of a pub. Visited 3 times whilst staying in a lovely little shepherds hut in Compton Dundon. Amazing menu, beautifully cooked food and I can honestly say we have never felt so welcome in a pub ever. Rowena and Terri made both my husband and and I feel so welcome and made a huge fuss of our dog...the saying arrive as strangers and leave as friends could not have been more true. Thank you to all the staff and locals for making us feel so welcome and making our weekend away so special x

Family reunion for Sunday lunch and what a treat it was. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was so tasty. Amazing amount of beautifully cooked meat and a huge range of vegetables to accompany. Gravy is gluten free. Price is unbelievably good. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic visit, friendly atmosphere great food every time. Extremely honest staff. My wife lost her phone in the toilet with precious and irreplaceable pictures of our newborn. The staff found and kept the phone, returning it to us when we came in - memories safe. Cannot recommend enough. Tim and Ellie.

We prebooked as there was a lot of us, we got there a bit early and I'm not kidding, it was like walking into a homeless people's soup kitchen. Our table was ready, we all just stood there in silence and stared, they put sheets on the tables which were sooo creased, we were quite far from the carvery, none of my party wanted to stay, we complained and they did eventually agree to move us. Right next to the carvery, which looked like it had seen better days. Dried overcooked meat, the condiments were in bowls just chucked on a very dirty window ledge, everywhere you looked and touched was sticky and unclean. Please DO NOT GO! We got up and walked out.

We stopped here on passing after a day out, the staff were friendly and quickly organised us a table for 6 people. There is an extensive menu with specials and light bites. All 6 of our meals were freshly cooked, hot and delicious. We will definitely be returning

Called in on spec Saturday night on our way home after a day out, group of 6 family members. Staff were really attentive and moved tables to accommodate us. Everyone said the food was first class, I had the Beef Lasagna. Which was a very generous portion and most probably the best one I have had out. Will definitely be going back. Thank you to the staff for a very enjoyable experience.

I have been gluten free for many years and decided to have the Friday night fish and chip special, what a treat! GF and delicious, best I’ve had in years. Lovely crispy batter, huge portion and a genuine pub atmosphere. Yes some of the language was a bit ripe but it was great to see people having a good time with each other. Several of the locals spoke to us which made a pleasant change from some “posh” pubs. Well done to the whole team at Castlebrook Inn. We’ll be back soon.

It wasn't a great lunch. I had 3 sausages with onion gravy and Cheddar mash. I was expecting big fat sausages, but 3 skinny sausages arrived instead, they hadn't been browned first and looked anemic. So from a visual point of view it wasn't a great sight and they didn't taste of anything, they were very bland. I love potatoes, but the Cheddar mash was lumpy and it must be pretty bad for me to leave potatoes on the plate. We were the only diners so there was no atmosphere to speak of. On the plus side the staff were warm and friendly...

Bland food which took forever to arrive with no apology from the staff. The chilli tasted like mince and water and came without the tortilla chips, ribs were fatty and tasteless. Nice atmosphere but will not be returning for food.

Food took over 45 mins to arrive. Partner had no potatoes with his dinner waited 15 mins after food arriving tried to ask at bar was ignored, his pastry on pie was completely burnt. My sausages were burnt over cooked and inedible. Complained and nothing was done about it. Won’t ever be coming back was terrible.!

Rather disappointing evening meal. My fish (i e fish and chips), had batter that was over cooked, although the fish tasted nice. The peas were not tasty, perhaps from a can? The service was rather slow, but the staff warm and friendly.

What a perfect gem of a place. The Chideock cider makers & linda were so grateful to you for accepting all 17 of us on our charity jolly boys outing, you made us feel very welcome & the locals super friendly. Even the painter was...

My husband and I enjoyed a delicious beetroot and butternut squash Wellington (pie) for Sunday lunch, which came with as much veg as we wanted from the carvery and a very generous portion of vegan gravy. The staff are super friendly and we felt very...

Me and my partner came here last week for our anniversary. We both had steak, it was cooked to perfection, chips were great and home made, side order of garlic bread! Wow, it was 3 pieces of actual large size thick bread, not the usual...

Stopped here for lunch walking the Polden Way and Collard Hill. The food we had was superb and tremendous value for money. Good beers, friendly staff, sunny front terrace with plenty of shade and shelter. On a busy B road between Glastonbury and Yeovil.

The food was acceptable. However, the service was well below par. The serving staff member that deal with us had no warmth and we felt like we had to chase her all the time. Our group had special dietary needs (lactose intolerant and coeliac [gluten...

Fantastic roast, with plenty of options. Would definitely return. Only downside was being seated in the very busy pub area & having to walk through the crowds with our plates. Next time we will ask specifically to be seated in the restaurant area. Apart from...

Underwhelming - the food was in large part inedible. We certainly would not go back there. Not welcoming and the service was basic. Very disappointing.

We live in village and have been here for carvery, curry night,and dinner on sat night and each meal was spot on the curry was excellent definitely going again for that so castlebrooke keep up the good work .

Wow - our first trip over here today and we cannot find anything to fault it. Firstly, the welcoming from the landlady was wonderful - she was jolly, happy and very welcoming as though we are locals. We were seated in a beautiful, light and...

Came across this inn by chance as we were en route to Street, and fancied stopping off for refreshments and maybe something to eat. Decided on the light bites, which were amazing, and the staff on duty were very friendly and helpful. We were so...

We visited the Castlebrook for Mother Day and had an excellent Carvery with a choice of 5 meats and a lovely selection of vegetables and Yorkshire Pudding . Lovely friendly staff would certainly recommend!

We popped in at the weekend on the off chance and although we’ve driven past the pub many times before, we’ve never ventured in. Not knowing what to expect we were greeted incredibly warmly by a lovely lady behind the bar and then chose a...

Good choice of meats for sunday carvery, helpful staff and excellent service added to a super meal. Recommended for all diners

Excellent Sunday carvery with the option of 4 meats…Our group of 6 ate well and enjoyed every last bite…Staff are very friendly…Only criticism is that as soon as we had finished eating we had to move from our table so that others could eat (it...

We have had one of the best meals recently at this local pub. The food was excellent, the menu has many tempting standards all at good prices and the specials seem to be changed weekly which is so tempting. The pub has not changed a...

Absolutely beautiful sunday carvery cooked to perfection welcoming staff lovely atmosphere would highly recommend

What a change. Fantastic experience, great food and company. The pub has been transformed by Rob and the team. Will be back soon!!!

Top rate carvery - delicious meal with more veg accompaniments than I've seen anywhere! Excellent service & value for money. Will recommend to anyone & will definitely return soon

We found this pub quite by accident. I think it was a new landlord as there were no menus but he told us what there was. He was very welcoming and helpful. Our food was very nice and the chef was lovely.

Today I took my sister out for a drink as she been going through cemo so I took her to a pub I went to years ago as it was q very family place .Well we went in was greeted by a amazing guy served...

Sticky tables covered in food. Politely asked for this to be cleaned and felt as though I had asked for unlimited free drinks.

Incredibly rude male member of staff. Swore infront of my two small children. Aggressive and did not wait for a response from myself when challenging my dog messing (covered with grass in order to avoid children walking through it - heading back to the car...

We were lucky enough to be staying in a cottage for New Year just 5 mins walk from this lovely pub. How lucky we were, we received a lovely warm welcome and enjoyed dinner here on 2 nights as well as drinks. The food was...

Popped in on the way back from Clarks Village; what a find!! Excellent food (amazing burgers) and friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere.

enjoyed our meal, but a tad expensive for what it was, meals were not huge, but compared to many local pubs, price was a tad higher

Excellent meal, lots of veg, gravy, meat was especially good quality. Staff friendly and very helpful.

Nice atmosphere and excellent fare. Dropped in as we were staying nearby for an evening meal and returned on the Sunday for dinner. Be aware that the portions are large and the food is good. Staff are attentive and overall both visits were great value...

We had a lovely visit with Hannah being lovely and accommodating us last minute! Food was lovely and frechly cooked, portion sizes were generous and most of the menu could be suited to you if you had allergens which is a very rare find! Alfie...

The last time I had a Sunday lunch like this was at my mother's house.... She couldn't cook either! In fairness it was about the standard you would expect for the very cheap price.

I was akways taught that if you have nothing good to say, then say nothing at all. Here endeth my review.

Sunday roast for family of 9. Wow . Have driven past the local pub so many times and always wondered what was in the inside. Today we found out. Welcomed with a smile from lady behind bar(I assume she is landlady) and stepping inside was...

Another great visit with friends to this lovely pub. The food is always tasty and well presented, freshly cooked on the premises with careful consideration of dietary issues. The welcome is friendly from staff and customers alike. Hannah and Tony take great care to make...

We went here as passed many a time and often wondered what it was like as an eatery. Dear Lord, please may I never return! The chips…… they must be triple triple triple cooked, frozen, then dragged through a large pot of grease. Burgers….. all...

We were just passing and decided to stop for lunch. Sat out in a sunny garden and ordered the Fish platter for 2 to share. Wow! 3 dips masses of chips and a great assortment of fish, washed down with long drinks and ice

On way home from holiday home. Nothing in Somerton did food on Mondays! Had always said we wanted to pop in the Castelbrook for a pint, looked small and no idea re food. Stopped, popped in, the pub was busy with a family occasion but...

We were staying in the AirBNB next door and visited this lovely pub twice in our visit, the lady who works here was so helpful and friendly. The food was delicious, definitely recommend this place to people local or passing through. I’d forgotten some herbs...

Have visited this pub many times over the last 40 years to use the campsite attached. Always been happy with it but new owners have no idea how to run a campsite. Merely cutting the grass in a field behind the pub, and charging people...

Lovely welcome and friendly staff - the garlic mushrooms are incredible. Sharing plates are well portioned. Thank you !

Since this being our first meal following the easing of lockdown, we had our apprehensions. On arrival to The Castlebrook we could not have felt any more at ease. We were greeted by the lovely landlady Hannah who made all rules and procedures/protocols exceptionally clear....

A warm welcome, cozy surroundings, good Covid measures. Enjoyed Steak, yummy butcher sausages, homemade pizza and ham and chips. Standard pub menu.

Hannah and Tony, along with Alfie the Golden Labrador, were lovely and very welcoming. The locals were lovely too. A lovely pub!

We've just moved to Compton Dundon so wanted to try our new local. We called to see if there were any tables available for a family of 5 and Hannah booked us in within the hour. The menu was all roasts which suited us fine. The pork, lamb and beef were delicious, with the lamb and beef just falling apart. The crackling on the pork was crunchy. When the plates first arrive initial impressions are that it's a small portion, but within minutes the dishes were flowing out of the kitchen. Bowls of roast parsnips, roasted potatoes, fresh veg and a gravy boat you could float a boat in! Excellent food.Desserts were offered and everyone had one, The lemon posset was amazing, as were the sticky toffee puddings.A faultless meal with some drinks came in at less than £100 which is a bargain in my eyes. We'll be back.

We went here for a meal on a Sunday in August, looked on the website beforehand and the menu looked really nice with lots of different meal choices so booked a table unfortunately on the day after we had ordered our drinks we were then...

Found this pub whilst en route home from Dartmouth. Really warm and friendly welcome, good straightforward food, well organised for Covid. A really good find and publicans really trying to make a difference.

Hannah, Tony and Alfie were all very friendly and accommodating during our visits to the pub for both food and drinks. The food was also very tasty, fresh and served well. Would recommend the pub to anybody visiting the area in future!

We visited on a rainy Wednesday and received a very warm welcome from Hannah. The food was excellent and well priced. It arrived in good time. Our children also enjoyed their dinners and were made to feel comfortable. The toilets were spotless and modern with good baby changing facilities. All round I would definitely recommend.

We had another excellent meal at this pub today, a magnificent Fish Pie and a fabulous Plum Frangipane Tart. As usual Covid rules were well observed and the staff were friendly and efficient. The food was home cooked and delicious. Recommended.

Finished work and popped in for a few pints and was tempted by the very appealing menu, the food was gorgeous,quick service,and the staff were delightful, will defiantly be returning! X

After a long walk through Combe Woods, it was very welcoming to stop at the Castlebrook for a light lunch. Beautiful day, so we were able to sit outside and felt very safe with separated tables, hand sanitisers available for use inside and outside the pub, well set up for Covid regulations. Ploughman’s lunch was delicious and fresh with little pots of pickle/coleslaw - homemade - and diced beetroot which was the best I have ever had. Living quite local we will certainly visit again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this pub.

Very disappointing and expensive! Although the staff were very friendly and accommodating for the vegans in our party, I ordered first and my meal was forgotten which was very inconvenient because I was sharing with my 1 year old who was not happy about watching everyone else eat. On my plate was 1 slice of meat, 3 small roasties and veg selection not really enough in my opinion for £11. In addition we were made to wait again to pay for quite a long time and for 2 dinners (£22) a pint and a j20 it came to just under £31 so all in all a very lengthy and unsatisfying lunch.

Visited the pub for Sunday lunch today (26/7/20). Had phoned before to make sure a vegan option was available, they had made a tasty stuffed pepper especially but the rest of the meal was overcooked, small portions, luke warm and pretty tasteless.Also the main pub building is closed (presumable cos of covid19 regulations) and the one room they had open wasn't really that nice to dine in, shabby and quite dirty. Its a shame as the staff were friendly and polite but a dissapointing meal.

wow!! went for a roast lunch yesterday and can honesty say it was gorgeous. Roast potatoes were amazing (just like my mum used to cook) fluffy inside and crispy out. lovely big portions with such a variety of veggies. 4 of us ate and all cleared our plates and went for puds :) chef came out and was so friendly and polite as was the the bar girl. Can’t fault it and will definitely be returning for more potatoes. Thank you girls xx

Oldy worldly pub . Very pleasant staff. Good facilities and large car park. Serves basic but tasty food.

Thank you Becky, Simon and staff for the fabulous Buffet you laid on for us after our family funeral. It was faultless, varied, tasty, well presented and generous. Many of our group commented on the huge variety of both savoury and sweet foods available along with endless teas and coffee's. Thank you for making a difficult day easier with good food, a great atmosphere and comforting and friendly hosting. M & Family

As the only pub in the village of Compton Durdon we thought it would be popular and full of character. We were disappointed. We visited on a Saturday night and were the only couple eating. There was only one couple in the bar drinking too. The atmosphere was flat. No music in the background, and the bar chairs we sat on were filthy. We should have taken the sign outside saying ‘chef required’ as a warning. There was no menu to order from as we had seen in our accommodation - but a choice of just half a dozen options on a blackboard. The food was ok - all options with chips. The food was cooked by the owners. Clearly the locals already new what to expect and were voting with their feet by staying away.

We decided to pop into The Castlebrook for a bite to eat, en-route to visit my Mother. A large group had arrived ahead of us, so we were informed any food order would have a delay and would be about half an hour. As I wasn’t feeling very hungry we decided to share a portion of scampi and chips. The food took an hour to arrive, which wasn’t too much of a problem. But I was totally underwhelmed with the portion of scampi, 7 small pieces, the chips were of a basic quality. This would have been ok if the cost had been around the £6 mark, but at £9.95 we both felt, this was poor value for money.The pub itself had lots of character and the surroundings were good.

Booked up locally with a dog, was pleased could find somewhere really local for food and drinks that allows pets.Staff and locals are amazing too, really friendly and had other dogs for ours to play with.This place also has camping facilities with electric hook up and children's play area.Will definitely be coming back here some time soon, well done guys

Had a great evening here, the staff were very friendly and there was a good selection of food and drink. Good service and burger and fish and chips were lovely.

We called in for a quick drink as we passed by and the staff were friendly and helpful. The coffee was served just how I ordered it and came with two lovely biscuits. Although it was quite early in the evening when we called, it was already quite busy. Free car parking at the rear. Shall call in again soon.

We've had several meals here in recent months. Local to the area we find this little gem has good food options (especially for a little country pub) and the landlords do their best accommodate any special requests. Hosts Becky and Simon are warm hearted and welcoming with GSOH. Plates are piled high with freshly cooked to order food which has to date always been faultless. The building itself is low ceilinged, cosy and charming. Well behaved dogs are welcomed. There is a large field at the rear of the property with stunning views and a small pub garden with tables and benches at the front. Ample parking. Great to visit in the warmer months but equally when colder too when the wood burner is roaring away in the very cosy bar. Well done Becky and Simon, we love it/you and will continue to frequent this favourite little charmer.

Well, we were absolutely disgusted with the unfriendly welcome we received last week. We shall not be returning anytime soon, the new manager was really quite rude! Devastating for what could be a lovely little country pub.

Called in to try this place on 2 July 19 for food and drinks. The food is excellent enough to warrant a return tonight 3 July 19 and is complimented by well kept ales.

Called in for lunch, I ordered the Chicken Curry and my husband had the Steak and Ale Pie, both meals were delicious. The staff friendly and welcoming. Would not hesitate to call in again if in the area.

The food was great, the service was excellent and the atmoshere was warm and inviting. The meals are reasonably priced and I would definitely go again.

Arrived just after 6pm for an early evening meal, nice friendly welcome from bar staff. The chef introduced himself and we placed are order. Two generous meals of really good quality. Prices are sensible too.Excellent alround experience,would definitely recommend this country inn,good parking as well.

Despite not doing meals on a Monday. We called in and we were treat like royalty. Well worth a visit on a Sunday.

The Castlebrook has been taken over recently by an enthusiastic young couple who hopes to turn it into the pub it once was. At the moment the food choice is a little limited but it is hoped a new chef will join the couple soon. The food we did have was very good but maybe the portions were a little small. I hope the couple are successful and we will return when they have settled in, but maybe not until then.

Great food, drink but mainly hospitality, log for, camping, dog friendly, safe and serene place to just chill

Lovely service from the new management. Food was good and nice surroundings. It would have got a very good but I'm a big fan of a home made pudding I have a feeling it was not homemade. Would go here again.

This is our new favourite place to go for family dinner, we absolutely love it here. We have two young kids and finding somewhere really family friendly is a god send.

I must say after living in Somerset most of my life, and then moved to Dorset. I was so looking forward to a family reunion in Somerset and especially Compton as where was most of my family came from.

Came up early for a friend's wedding so looked for some where to eat passed this place looking for a dog walk. Dropped in for dinner on the way back. Looked nice the food was good to start off with then the long wait started. After some time I asked at the bar for the sweet menu which came on a blackboard. We ordered and the wait started again! After a long time the bar maid apologised for the wait and that it was being done. It took that long that we were about too give up just as the sweets appeared with an apology that they had had a big table out the back. It would of been nice to of had this bit of information before placing the order. They did not charge us for one sweet. Sorry but will not call again.

What a great afternoon to mark Linda and Martin's Wedding. A Reception at the Castlebrook. Sun shining bright, Delicious Cream Teas, attentive staff keeping the lovely food and drink flowing. Well done Team Castlebrook Inn. And thank you Linda and Martin - have a great life together

Walked to this in for lunch. No one came to serve not even a drink so left disappointed and walked back to accommodation

Lovely find just down the road from RedLake Farm...excellent food and staff...enjoyed sampling foods from fab menu..good sunday toast 😃

The other evening my wife and I visited the Castlebrook for a meal. Two other couples were already seated and had ordered and were waiting for their meal. While we were eating ours we noted the other people were complaining that there was a problem with their food. Interestingly, they had finished it so there was nothing to show what the alleged problem was. I was interested in how the owners were going to manage it.

Excellent pleasant service, nothing too much trouble, very welcoming atmosphere. They were very busy but everything fell into place nicely without any stress.The meals were superbly cooked and presented and absolutely delicious. Prices are very sensibly priced.The small meal prices are unbelievable value for the money especially for say older people or those with a smaller appetite. The bar is a buzz with local friendly sociable characters. All the staff very helpful and obliging.

A convenient place to stop on this cross country route from the south up to Street Nice local pub with camping on a field behind Good value freshly cooked meal Recommended

We had visited the pub the previous evening and been impressed by the way they kept their ale, so thought we’d give the Sunday lunch a try. Service was efficient and friendly. We both had a mixture of turkey and beef, cooked to perfection. Good range of vegetables all fresh and cooked well, including very tasty cauliflower cheese. It came with a large jug of gravy on the side. The size of the meal was so big I couldn’t eat all of my roasties, which is unusual, and we couldn’t have managed a dessert so we don’t know what might have been offered.

After a very busy morning my wife and I decided to call in to the Castlebrook Inn in Compton Dundon for some lunch. We had been there before and enjoyed it. I had lasagne with salad and garlic bread and Pauline had Tuna and Mayonnaise with Jacket Potatoe and salad. Well presented, properly cooked, adequate portions and above all friendly service. Paul and Pauline.

A group of friends went out last week for lunch, there was a typical range of meals for a pub. We went for a range, I chose one of the specials and expected it to be good- Quiche Lorraine with salad and her by potatoes. What a disappointment-the quiche was warm and soggy! It had been microwaved I believe. The salad was bland just you basic lettuce tomato and cucumber. I will say the potatoes were nice.

Called in here for a lunchtime meal.

Group of 15 and had a long table in the dining area to ourselves.

Stopped here midway through a wet muddy walk of the Polden Hills with my wife and two friends on the last Saturday of the year. A large spacious pub that caters for walkers and families. Good friendly service efficient service. Plenty of choice on the menu for lighter lunches or a 3 course meal if that's what you want. The food was well presented, especially the cheese and ham ploughman's lunch I had which was excellent. A nice friendly pub to stop at for a drink and food before , during or after a good walk.