The Chapel in Taunton Deane

Visited there yesterday evening for a few drinks, a meal, and the live music. The steak I ordered was cooked to perfection, and tasted fantastic. The place was buzzing and friendly, even though the staff were busy. They still were attentive to your needs, and made sure you had everything you required.

We loved this atmospheric venue. Staff were really helpful and inviting. Food was excellent value and tasty.

We took friends of ours out to The Chapel at Cotford St Luke. A restaurant converted from an old church. It's an amazing settling, with great atmosphere. You can pop in for coffee, or light bites, or have a full meal from a great menu. I've been there a few times now, and I must get around to trying their home-made pizzas - they smell delicious. The staff are always friendly and helpful with suggestions. We arrived early, and we got a nice nice seat upstairs in the dining area. Giving us great views of the activity below. Of the 4 of us, 2 had the Quantock Ale Battered Cod Fillet (Served with Chunky Chips, freshly crushed Peas, Tartar Sauce & Lemon), 1 had the Mixed Bean & Pepper Bake (Smoky Tomato Five Bean Mix, Orange, Red & Yellow Peppers topped with Mozzarella & served with Sweet Potato fries) and John had Beef Chilli (Served with a choice of Rice, Chunky chips or Skinny fries and Garlic Ciabatta, grated Cheese & Sour cream) which he said was perfectly spiced. Steaks, Burgers, Fish, Chilli .. there's loads to choose from. We were too full for coffee or pudding, but maybe next time. Well worth a visit if you're in the Taunton, Bridgwater, Minehead area. Cotford St Luke is just east of Bishop's Lydeard. Easy to find, and plenty of parking. You'll not be disappointed, I assure you.

Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful and cozy place but we were FREZZZING! Staff were shouting at the kids being kids.. so if you have a active toddler - avoid this place. Dogs were sat on the sofas with occasional barking.

First time in this restaurant, recommended by a friend. I’ve got mixed opinions about this place although the place sells lovely food, specially the pizzas. I can say as a mother i won’t be coming to this restaurant again or suggesting to others with kids. Not kid friendly. We’ve had a member of staff shouting at our kids. Dirty looks and pointing fingers, also not to mention they came up and said people were complaining about our kids. As if the people getting drunk and laughing downstairs wasn’t as loud… and dogs barking non stop downstairs as well. My group of friends with their families felt very rushed to leave the restaurant by the members of staff. Upstairs sitting area is very cold, even with the heating on we were freezing.

We went to this restaurant with friends families for Christmas meal,was expecting much more better service but wasn't. First thing what we felt was very cold inside it's good that we was wearing Christmas jumper's just that was warming up us with the friends. Later we received our preorder meniu my son had chicken and fries. Fries was absolutely hard to eat and very oily so he didn't eat a all. Later our kids saw Christmas tree with lots of soft toys on it and they was running buy this tree later (one parent always was with the kids) lady came and shouted on the kids about that (was 3kids (2 years and 3 years old) After when we finished eating ladies came and said to us that our kids are too loud but this is kids and this restaurant should now this special because we reserved place where we mention 3 kids.That was not nice and rough. There was loud dog on first floor but we didn't make any mention about this because was fine for us. Only 2 good things on this place was pizzas they was nice and style of restaurant but not personnel. Girls who was saying this about our kids don't have any clue that kida are not sitting buy the table like adults. For sure we are not recommending this for families! And people who don't like cold.

First time in this restaurant, recommended by a friend. I’ve got mixed opinions about this place although the place sells lovely food, specially the pizzas. I can say as a mother i won’t be coming to this restaurant again or suggesting to others with kids. Not kid friendly. We’ve had a member of staff shouting at our kids. Dirty looks and pointing fingers, also not to mention they came up and said we people are complaining about our kids noise. As if the people getting drunk and laughing downstairs wasn’t as loud and the dogs barking non stop downstairs as well. My group of friends with their families felt very rushed to leave the restaurant by the members of staff. Upstairs sitting area very cold, even with the heating on we were freezing.

If the kids are such a big problem, there should be a notice on the front door that kids are not allowed. At the same time there was a barking dog,but apparently that's alright.

If the kids are such a big problem, there should be a notice on the front door that kids are not allowed.

Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service

We called in ( without booking) on Wednesday at 6pm for dinner and were greeted with a warm welcome at the bar. We were shown to our table of choice and the service throughout the evening was excellent. The food was delicious ( I chose pizza, my husband had chilli & rice) and it was reasonably priced. Thank you. It’s a while since we have visited but it’s obvious that the new team have worked really hard to create a wonderful environment and we’ll definitely return soon. 😊

Amazing trip! Great atmosphere, friendly staff and 10/10 food!

I recently dined at The Chapel and was truly impressed! As a Christian, I appreciate the unique concept of enjoying good food in a former house of worship. The atmosphere is serene and quiet, especially in the evening, making it a lovely spot to unwind. The food was delicious—fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The staff were incredibly friendly, creating a welcoming environment that added to the overall experience. I appreciate that they maintain a respectful vibe, steering clear of the drunken atmosphere that can sometimes accompany dining out. I highly recommend The Chapel for anyone looking for a peaceful dining experience with great food. It's a special place that honors its past while providing a fantastic space for good conversation and relaxation!

Has potential but disappointed. Visited for Sunday lunch. Venue is beautiful, so unique and well decorated. No one greeted us when entering / there wasn’t a member of waiting staff visible so we went to the bar, ordered drinks and were then told we couldn’t add the drinks to our lunch tab and had to pay separately. We were informed we needed to see a different member of staff about our table reservation. Had to wait for this different member of staff to appear, and when they did they didn’t know the computer password so couldn’t book us in right away. We were provided with a bottle of tap water on request, but no glasses so had to use the wine glasses on the table. Once sat, our table ordered a full fat and a diet coke. The waitress arrived with them and announced she did not know which was which and left us to figure it out. When presented with our roast dinners, we were told the kitchen had forgotten the crackling and stuffing, and so that would come separately / later. Unfortunately, the crackling was cold. The roast dinner was nice but the parsnips were almost raw and no-one could cut into them so they were left. Portion sizes were good and lots of gravy provided. After our roast dinner plates were cleared, we were not visited a further time. This meant we were not offered further drinks or a look at the dessert menu which was disappointing. We waited for over 30 minutes, possibly even 45, before deciding to walk downstairs to the till and request the bill. Would love to visit again as the venue was so beautiful but will maybe stick to cake and a drink next time.

Amazing! Went as a group of 6 adults for food and it was delicious. The staff were all helpful, food came pipeing hot and plenty of it, they were not small portions and quality was top notch. Can't wait to return soon 😋

Very friendly place ,food was delicious, I had the vegetarian bean bake with sweet potatoes, yum 😋

Sunday lunch is a big no unfortunately. It's a shame such a beautiful place has such bad food on a Sunday.... If you do a good Sunday lunch any establishment will be busy on the weekend and it worried me when I walked in that it was very quiet. Beef was nice but cold. Portion sizes are on the small side and didn't look much different to the child's portion... not great for a £14 roast. But what ruined it the most was the gravy. It was like pouring water over your dinner! No taste and was so watery it just seeped through the food onto the plate like a swimming pool. Walk ins were asking for a table (of which there was plenty) and staff would have to ask the kitchen if they could accommodate. I think management need to re-evaluate things as it was the worst roast I have ever paid for. We will unfortunately not be returning. Shame...

5 of us went for Sunday lunch , as a vegan there was only one choice - the lentil bake. This had been cremated and tasted burnt therefore inedible. I was offered another portion but the service was so slow I probably wouldn’t have got it til everyone else was finished ! ( it wasn’t busy either!) my husband had the fish and chips and said his fish was overcooked. There were absolutely no desserts that were marked suitable for vegans and the waitress didn’t point any out. Then at the end someone had put several desserts on our bill that we hadn’t had but the girl realised this before giving it to me then took ages to sort it out. She apologised for our bad experience and then asked if I could have had fish!!!!!! Words fail me! Needless to say I won’t be back!

An impromptu lunch on the way to the lido at Wiveliscombe. Super service, excellent food and a genuinely welcoming environment.

What a great ambiance to have dinner! We sat upstairs where you have a good view on the stained glass windows and the wooden arched ceiling. The dishes are really delicious 😋. The portions are big so we couldn't eat all of it. The staff is helpful. There were a few things on the menu that weren't available at that moment. Really getting value for money here!

Really nice atmosphere. Comfy sofas inside. Nice outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Pretty location

Lovely food, great service and fabulous venue. Would recommend to anyone living locally or visiting the area!

Just had an absolutely fantastic meal at the chapel, from starters to the mains they were all just great (didn't have room for desserts). The Chapel has a great selection of beers and ciders as well

We had a large party for a gender reveal and it was phenomenal, the area we were given was so beautiful and they let us pop a balloon and set off gender cannons in the garden and put up the decorations how we like. The man who I spoke to was so nice and super helpful, the waitresses were so friendly and so was the chef when I first came in and wasn’t sure where to go. The food was amazing and so worth the price. Will definitely be coming back.

Really nice atmosphere. Great service. Food nothing to write home about but nice enough. Unfortunately I went for Thai but no longer serving. Pizza was nice!

Really nice place, food was good and service was a little bit and miss. Would recommend as it’s a lovely venue.

I went in for a light lunch in between jobs and had the best rendition of a sausage roll I've ever had! Something so unique and different. Service was great and the place has one of the most interesting and amazing atmospheres. I'm looking forward to trying more on the menu there soon.

This is a lovely place to visit with friends on a day out and well recommend too. Will definitely go there again soon.

Fantastic welcoming owners who serve excellent, locally-made craft ales alongside other more mainstream ciders, wines and largers. Food is excellent too with wood-fired pizza ovens producing a variety of traditional Utalian style pizzas.

Fab building imaginatively decorated, very helpful staff and the food was excellent with generous portion sizes. Will defintly be visiting again.

Since moving to the area, The Chapel has quickly become a favourite. A stunning renovation of an old chapel, with a relaxed atmosphere, fantastic food, and good service keep us coming back. If you’re in the area, you can’t go wrong!

Lovely food and great service. An amazing building with fabulous atmosphere . Staff were brilliant . Good veggie options too.

Glad we've found this place. Great food which was good value. Very friendly staff. Look foward to are next visit.

Just got home after visiting the Chapel for Sunday roast, to say it was delicious is a understatement, fantastic food we will be going back definitely

Friendly large pub beautiful cooked wood fired pizza 🍕. Takeaway also available

Go there just to see the space, it's amazing. Have had lunch there (OK) then went for a quiz (they hold them monthly) and will return for a music gig (twice a month).

Such an amazing pub and now with an outside bar for when the sun shines. They've done such a great job in creating a welcoming and wonderful pub.

Such a lovely place, vibrant and busy. Lovely outside grounds and lots of space inside. Good food too.

What a lovely atmosphere! Great food, helpful staff and quirky sofas. We loved our visit.

We came just for coffee and cake and fell in love at this place! Amazing atmosphere! Definitely we are going to visit it again!

Called in for a midday meal...... All 3 of us had something different. Wow..... fantastic meals, big portions and great value for money.

We booked a table and told them we had 2 disabled guests so would like to be seated downstairs, the table we were offered was upstairs. We had pre-ordered our food (as they requested) and it took 40 minutes to arrive, and then one of the meals took another 7 minutes to arrive. Two of the pizzas were burnt on one side and barely cooked on the other. The chicken burger was overcooked. The other meals were, I'm told, ok. To top it off, the staff member taking our drinks order didn't know the difference between larger and ale, I consider this a lack of training issues.

Great birthday meal 🥳🎂🥳 The staff were very helpful and friendly

We visited with friends for the craft activities and breakfast. The craft was a brilliant idea for our 8 year olds. Breakfast was delicious. The cakes looked superb but didn't try one. The building is lovely with a nice atmosphere. Would like to visit again & try the cakes and/or the main menu.

Had a pleasant experience for lunch here. The food was excellent and came out in good time and very hot. Service was friendly. Would definitely go back.

I just wanted to write a short review of The Chapel at Cotford-St-Luke. My wife (Bev) and I took my mother (Betty) to The Chapel, to celebrate her 98th birthday. We took her for afternoon tea on the 13th March, in the coffee shop part of The Chapel. On arrival we noted that there was a card for my mum and some ‘birthday bunting’ on the wall. This was a nice touch! Mum was then pampered by the staff (they were superb) there and this was also really appreciated. The afternoon tea arrived and it was a sumptuous feast…. The sandwiches, cakes, scones, tea and Prosecco were excellent: both in quality and value for money. The whole experience was superb and my mum loved it. We shall be back soon…. If you want a quintessential English culinary experience of the highest class and you live in the South West, then please do pop in to The Chapel: you will not be disappointed!

We used The Chapel for a meeting venue today. The staff were brilliant, keeping the tea flowing and even allowing us to move to a quieter spot later on. We had lunch and the food was beautiful. We were pleasantly surprised at the portion sizes, very reasonably priced. I think it's safe to say that we will be back again!

My wife and I came here for a child free tea last week. The building is stunning inside, it did seem family friendly and wheelchair accessible downstairs which is great if we want to visit with the children another time. On this occasion we came out for a “grown up” tea, which was great as this pub offers the best of both worlds as there was an upstairs which seemed more aimed at adults where you could choose a table to look down over the balcony and admire the wonderful building or one more tucked away if you wanted. The food was great, and the waitress was really helpful and not at all over baring. Everything seems so expensive these days but we took a look at the online menu before deciding to go and when we compared it to other pubs in the area and it was one of the best value menus price wise and the portion sizes were generous which was great. I was pleased to feel full up! It was the first pub we’ve been to which had Guinness zero on tap. Being the driver and used to trying zero beers and largers which often don’t taste the same, I was impressed that I actually couldn’t taste the difference with Guinness zero. We will look forward to visiting again in the future. Thankyou for a pleasant couple of hours.

Always friendly and good atmosphere. Great pizzas

Fantastic place. Many thanks for a lovely meal. :)

My husband and I went for dinner on Valentines evening at The Chapel. I had the herb crusted salmon which was absolutely stunning, followed by pear poached in red wine..beautiful!!! My husband had steak, he was lucky enough to have a one off…a tomahawk steak….wow!!! It was enormous and beautifully cooked (medium rare) and tasted amazing 🤩. The whole evening was perfect. Great service, friendly staff and an intimate relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Lovely place and a lovely meal and the staff was so friendly

A 5☆ afternoon at The Chapel enjoying High Tea today!💐💐 The tables/settings were very pretty. Service was friendly & efficient. The food was excellent in taste, quality, quantity & variety....DElicious👍 & the variety of hot drinks offered were extensive & regularly refilled. The crowning glory to the whole event was a refreshing flute🥂 of bubbly jelly. All VERY nice & fun. Well done & thank you all staff for a most pleasant afternoon. Angie & Steve. 💫

Paid good money for food and entertainment, the entertainment was a band in the small upstairs area with very limited seating, we were downstairs, the band had to play loud for the music to carry down stairs, this caused everyone to shout to be heard. It was just a loud cocophany of noise! We tried to get some food from upstairs, it had all gone, we left well before the end , as did a few others, total waste of time and money we wont return! Ruined new years eve for us.

Great pizza and tiramisu. Staff really friendly. Felt very welcoming. Will return. Postcode not accurate so follow map when closer as it will take you a closed path. Update - January 2024 - still great pizza. Well done to Andy ,i.e., the new Pizzaiolo 🍕 wasn't easy to fill in those shoes, but you've managed to do it really well 😊

Great village pub/restaurant, unique venue. Welcoming staff. Lovely Sunday lunch, fantastic pizzas. Use it or lose it.

Had Xmas lunch today and it was amazing. Great service as well

Had a wonderful lunch at the Chapel. Some of us had a vegetarian Christmas lunch and two of us had a vegetable quiche plowmans. All food was excellent as was the customer service. Venue certainly has the wow factor. A little chilly but we expected this after all it is a chapel, you just dress appropriately!

We really enjoyed our delicious Christmas lunch. We were a group of six and nothing was too much trouble. Good choice of food, superb presentation and very good service. Thank you Tracey.

We booked a table at the chapel for Sunday lunch. We had the roast menu, my partner had the nut and lentil loaf, I had the roast pork loin. Both were served with roast potatoes, carrot and parsnip. In side dishes they served cauliflower cheese, green beans and buttered cabbage. The food was absolutely delicious and a bigger enough serving to suit a big appetite. Service was professional, polite and swift. A gem of a place in a lovely setting. A place I would highly recommend.

So flavourful that it cured my cancer

What a lovely and friendly pub. Every village should have one like this! Food and atmosphere, excellent! Live bands are amazing and the quiz is definitely one to attend.

It was very hot on the mezzanine floor area. Sorry but the food was overcooked and tasteless. The portions were far too large, meaning food was wasted. Service was friendly and attentive and there was a good friendly atmosphere.

Great pizza, quick service, nice setting, fair prices on Tuesday evening (Pizza for £10 as at Sep-23)

Lovely village pub, with super friendly staff, where families and dogs are all welcome. Good food, including wood fired pizzas. A selection of local Ales, from the nearby Quantock brewery and many others on tap. Also host a great, monthly, Quiz too. All set within a beautiful old Chapel.

Wow, what a fantastic place. We were here with our family with big kids on holiday from The Netherlands and had dinner on a Saturday evening. It is not the Thai restaurant anymore from the reviews below. The new owners Tracey and Steve gave us the Chapel Warm Welcome treatment. The food was very good (compliments to the chef) and is was difficult to save space for a dessert. Service was very friendly. The restaurant and pub are cozy and the authentic elements of the old chapel, such as the woodwork and stained glass windows, have been beautifully preserved.

My wife needs her food to be gluten and dairy free. It was not a problem, the chef worked around it, so there was great choice. We both had great tasting pizzas and took some home in a doggy box. Everyone was so friendly. Hooked to the place now.

Fantastic place. Lovely atmosphere. The pizza is belissima! Also dog and child friendly.

First time visit and definitely going back. Great restaurant with a real buzz atmosphere. Pizzas were excellent and staff attentive and polite.

Wow! What a stunning venue! The food was easily in our top 5 best food, the service was great and value for money even better! I'd highly recommend this place!

Great Sunday Roast, absolutely lovely freshly cooked dinner, staff and landlords were lovely and service very quick. Will definitely return again for lunch. Must try the pizza's next time.

Excellent friendly family pub. The menu is now English pub not Thai.

Great night at the Chapel. I had a Calzone pizza that was really tasty. Staff are fabulous and the place is dog friendly too. Eating inside and out.

Since Steve and Tracey have taken over in running The Chapel, it's gone from strength to strength. The Pizza's and the standard bar menu are fantastic and great value for money. The Chapel team are a friendly bunch and always helpful. So if you want to enjoy an evening meal, or a quiet lunch then this is certainly the place to visit

Me impresionó mucho, ver un bar-restaurante dentro de una iglesia.... en mi país eso no se lleva... y me pareció fantástico... comimos una piza riquísima... la chica que nos atendió fue muy simpática... gracias....

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Went down for dinner on a Tuesday for Pizza night and was delighted with the atmosphere, the food and the friendly staff. Well done the Chapel team we'll be back 😀

I'm afraid to say that the roast pork was tasteless, the apple sauce tasty but minimalistic and the veg could have spent a few minutes more in the cooking pot. The pudding was lovely as were the staff.

Last week i popped in at lunch time for a glass of wine and a ploughman's lunch, after a short wait my meal arrived. To be honest i was very surprised, to say it looked great would be a understatement even people passing buy commented how great it looked. The taste was amazing, cheese, bread, fruit, salad, and a dip. The quantity was enormous, at least i did not have to cook that evening. Great service, great staff, and a great management team.

Excellent Sunday lunch, hopefully the people of Cotford and surrounding areas will use this restaurant to enable it to stay open and thrive Would be a good idea to offer theme nights to bring in more custom Don't let it slip again

Sunday is for roast but there were a few other options. My companion was in a wheelchair and they had a ramp for the entrance, when I asked. A warm welcome from the owners. Good local beer.

Lovely welcome and lovely environment. Fast service and great food-Cotford is so lucky to have this in the village. Would like a bit of background music for atmosphere but otherwise a lovely meal thanks!

A gorgeous building and great reasonably priced good and a lovely garden. Very friendly staff and a wide selection of drinks including local real ale. Recommended.

Absolutely brilliant atmosphere. New owner Tracey is very kind indeed. Complete turnaround from the previous owner. The village finally has its pub/community back. New lunch menu is brilliant & the pizza is delicious!! Thankyou for bringing a family friendly vibe back to the pub, Thankyou

The first time I’ve ever been in there since lockdown went up to the bar. Nobody acknowledged that I was even there seen that there was two staff behind the bar. They were more interested in talking to friends that had come into the pub so I just turned around and walked out.

Lovely place and friendly staff. Stopped in for a drink and staff were really kind and offered to serve ploughman's even though they were actually only serving roast Sunday lunch. Huge portions and good variety. Menu looks great and will definitely be back for pizza night. Thank you

It is fabulous to see The Chapel doing so well Under new management- lovely atmosphere and incredibly friendly. The Italian pizzas are absolutely delicious and enjoyed by the whole family. Nice to have a smaller child’s pizza option.

A lovely atmosphere, and they are really friendly. They also welcome dogs too.

Great food, wine and beer. Beautifully clean and tidy interior and garden. Welcomed everytime we walk in the door. Nothing is too much trouble. Well worth a visit ☺️

Wow yummy pizza!! Came with my son for a treat while his brother was at football. Delicious authentic pizza, great atmosphere and lovely staff. Thanks for a lovely evening!

Amazing food and a lovely family meal - all the food was fab but the pizzas are a really highlight. Open space not crowded with a brill atmosphere

Lovely pub, chilled atmosphere, just a pity they don't do food until 5pm onwards

The Chapel is interesting, unusual and a very relaxing atmospheric place with fantastic service with a full menu of meals. We chose to experience one of their authentic pizzas and watched their Italian chef prepare and cooked them in the large pizza oven. The taste...

Had a date night, it was perfect. The staff were so friendly but the best thing was, the PIZZA!! The atmosphere was nice and chilled, the building is beautiful inside. We will definitely be going back again.

Since the new takeover the service is now excellent and the food is incredible. The pizza is worth every penny and more. It is great to have a freindly place for families in the village. ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!

Went for Mother’s Day roast. I had pork and partner had chicken both were delicious. They also did a child’s roast which was great! Excellent homemade desserts (tirimisu and brownie) and good atmosphere. Definitely recommended and will be returning.

One of my favourites restaurants in Somerset. You are literally having dinner inside a chapel. We had 2 pizzas and they were really good. Italian chef. Dough was super good.

What an amazing pub to have as my local, Tracey and Steve are smashing it! Thank you for giving us a real community pub! P.S Sunday roasts are awesome!!

Great restaurant original in a chapel. The owner was really nice and explained us all the story of it. The pizzas were incredible. They have an Italian chef and really made good dinner for us. The chapel is cozy and the place really interesting.

We booked a table for four at that time it said full menu available. When we got there and ordered drinks the waitress then said that it was only pizza and nothing else from the other menu. A great shame as nice looking place but evening spoiled for lack of information. Should clearly say certain nights is pizza only when you book online.