The Hood Arms in West Somerset

An absolute gem of a bed and breakfast. The rooms were very well decorated and a good size. Bathroom had large walk in shower. Absolutely spotless. Couldn't fault the roomscat all. Beds comfortable and a good night's sleep 😴 was had by all. Food down in the Pub was of a high standard and very tasty. Breakfast was 10/10 excellent. There was a good choice and all delicious. Would highly recommend and we would definitely stay again

Visited for our anniversary meal. Banner put up for us as a little treat. Food was fantastic as usual and 1st class service. Must try the scotch egg as was amazing.

The Hood was 5 minutes from our accommodation and we ate here on 2 evenings. Lovely atmosphere and good service. There was a choice of specials off the board as well as a main menu to choose from. One night I had skate and the other red mullet and moules mariniereall beautifully cooked and presented. My better half went for steak, goats cheese and salmon and was equally impressed. We shared a cheeseboard with 3 local cheeses that was also good. The real ales was a choice of Otter or Exmoor and were also very good. Well Worth the money and our 4 legged companion was welcome and fussed so he was happy too

Food, service, and hospitality were top-notch! The wood burner added a warm touch, and our dog was very cozy too. Highly recommended – will definitely be back for another visit! EDIT: Checked our receipt following the visit, and we were overcharged for a small fish and chips which went through as a daily special... Unfortunate that we didn't notice at the time so it could have been resolved.

A group of 7 of us stayed for two nights. Accommodation was outstanding and had everything you needed in it. The food here was also outstanding, we had an evening meal on the first night which was great quality and also quantity. Breakfast was delicious on both mornings. Hosts were lovely and would do everything they could to make our stay comfortable. Would definitely recommend.

I've stayed twice overnight at The Hood. I made a special journey as I wanted to replicate the good experience. I arrived about a couple of minutes before 14:00. There was a gent in front of me but no one behind the bar. At 1403 I was served only to be told because it was after 2 the kitchen was closed. Despite my begging she would not be moved, no food whatsoever, I'd just driven 100 miles. My pint was perfect however. Couples followed and were turned away. It is remarkable that a pub turns away so much business.

Lovely pub and B&B, great for weekends or wedding nights (St Audries nearby is a popular wedding venue). The rooms were decent and the bathroom had a lovely roll top bathtub. Also had a wonderful dinner in the pub (we rate the steak, burger, fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding). All of this with friendly staff/owners made it a great stay. Thank you.

We visited this place whilst on holiday & found it to be a beautiful place, which served great beer & absolutely fantastic food. They also welcomed our 3 dogs in (one is very big) without the slightest concern. We'll definitely be visiting this place again before the end of our holiday.

Absolutely delightful pub - Catherine managed to find me a table even though they were fully booked and served me the best Sunday Roast I've had in years. Friendly staff, lovely food, highly recommended 😁

Lovely pub with great food and staff. Stayed nearby buy popped in for a lunch and just a drink Very dog friendly and would revisit anytime

We went for dinner as part of a table of eight. Warm welcome, and lovely atmosphere. My husband had the steak which he said was cooked perfectly and my son had the burger. He has a lot of burger experience, and doesn’t give praise lightly, but he said that it is the best burger he has ever had. My friend’s son, who is equally as experienced in the consumption of burgers said the same. I had the whole plaice, which was served with a gorgeous caper butter and crayfish. The desserts were wonderful too, with a good variety. Between us, we had Eton mess, cheesecake and ice cream, all of which were delicious too. We would highly recommend it, and will be back. Thanks a million for fabulous night out.

Worst meal have had for a long time every excuse because the chef didn’t want to cook .will never go back ……………………………..,;

Lovely pub with great food and friendly staff. Big beer garden and dog friendly. Perfect place for dinner.

This is a perfect example of what a local pub should be. Great beer, great wine, great food. Helpful staff and welcoming people. We felt accepted and had a great time.

Just had another excellent lunch at the Hood. Mixed seafood platter was excellent, service friendly and a good atmosphere.

9 of us went here for Sunday lunch. Warm welcome, great hospitality and the food was great. Lovely pub and beer garden. Would definitely recommend.

We stayed at the Hood Arms A couple of weeks ago and met with friends for Dinner there Food was very good and the Breakfast excellent . The rooms are lovely very comfortable everything you need in the rooms lovely rain shower .Hosts were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble would defiantly stay again and would highly recommend

Limited parking spots in front of the inn, which made finding a space a bit challenging. The food was not quite worth the price. The Falafel burger had a flavorful hummus sauce, but overall, the dish was too dry. The seafood linguini was just okay. An average experience overall.

Had a delicious Sunday roast dinner and we rate it as the best one we've had when eating out. We've visited here on 6 occasions and have always had great food and service and it's good value. Unfortunately it's over an hour's drive for us, but always worth it 👌

Great Lunch! Good Beer! Nice Garden! Lovely people!

What an amazing experience. A warm welcome after great communication beforehand. Rooms are fantastic with tea, coffee and snacks along with free sparking and still water. Rooms are super clean as well. Breakfast was really nice, cereal and full English is just one choice. Great selection of drinks from the bar and the evening meal choices even better. If only Carlsberg done accommodation. Alan and Denise Stansted Essex

A friendly warming pub...always stop here when in the West Country 🙏

Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was very good. We enjoyed our brief stop at The Hood Arms.

Great people, amazing history, solid food! Be sure to check out the resident spirits who hangout here!

Probably the best Sunday lunch we've ever had and without doubt the best Yorkshire pudding to be had. Fabulous, everything was cooked to perfection.

After reading many excellent reviews we were expecting a very enjoyable meal. Unfortunately we were extremely disappointed and not a little upset to be treated with a lack of professionalism and served with two meals of very poor quality. We arrived at just after 6pm and noticed only one other couple dining. Our drinks order was taken and delivered promptly but nobody came to take the food order. Eventually, after about ten minutes, someone came, eating crisps, sort of half apologising for the delay as she as eating her tea! At least half an hour passed before another apology for the slow service. When the food eventually arrived at well after 7pm the pork tenderloin was so overcooked that even cutting into it was difficult. The bean and chorizo stew was watery and not very hot. At £22 it was very overpriced. My fish and chips were equally poor. The chips were swimming in fat, the tartar sauce was slopped in a dish which looked like someone had already had some and the minted peas were very dry and almost cold. Unfortunately, as both meals were inedible we decided to leave. When asked why, it was suggested that we only pay for one meal. As both meals were a disgrace we offered to just pay for the drinks, but this was declined and we left.

Lovely dinner, booked this afternoon for a table and were welcomed a little early. Great food, great service and a lovely evening. Thank you

Was travelling down to Devon found this wonderful place for a overnight stopover.All the staff was very friendly. Great food. Comfy bed, excellent value for money. Highly recommend.

After a lovely welcome, staying at The Hood Arms was really relaxing and friendly with great food, service and really comfortable beautiful room with fantastic bath and rain shower! Totally dog friendly which made me relax and enjoy my night stay ! The Hood Arms deserve to be known for such a wonderful atmosphere and rooms, where the little details matter!

A great little hotel with a pub. We were there for a few nights as we were on a tour and stopped here. Very friendly family. The rooms are large enough, clean and personally furnished. The breakfast is excellent with a large selection, there is something for everyone. The pub is cozy and the food is exceptionally good. The price performance ratio is very good. We will be happy to come back.

Had a couple of lovely meals, also the best beer garden we've visited, staff friendly and attentive.Dog friendly and wheelchair accessible.

Had a lovely meal, service was excellent

Lovely family run pub and rooms. Rooms are clean, cosy and beautiful. Pub has lovely beer garden. Food is excellent. Owners and staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming.

Called in for a quick drink at lunchtime, ended up staying for lunch. What a lovely pub! Great beer and food. But it was the owners and staff that really made it for us. From the moment we walked in we felt their welcome was genuine and helpful. Its the sort of pub you hope to find.

Lovely pub. Super friendly and best fish and chips I had in ages Super light batter & gorgeous homemade tartare sauce

Fantastic Sunday roast with generous portion size - best I have had in years! Wider local cider choice would be nice

We booked the Hood Arms for lunch on the way to our weekend away on a Friday. We liked it so much we went back with the whole family for Sunday lunch. Amazing roast; kids menu and deserts. All top. Big bonus for the Beer Garden where kids could run around and very Dog friendly (dog shower and beds!). Ideally after a country walk. Definitely recommend!

Called in on the off chance of a table for Sunday lunch. Despite being busy they could not have been more accommodating. From the moment we walked through the door, each member of the team was excellent and we felt truly welcome. The food was really very good. A super traditional roast pork and beautiful lemon sole and very reasonably priced. Cannot wait to return, thank you.

Popped in to our lovely, friendly local for lunch with the dogs. My other half had the large fish and chips whilst I struggled to choose from the great menu I decided to try the salt and pepper squid starter with a side of fries for my main course. Both meals were delicious. I highly recommend this dog-friendly pub (bar and garden). And if dogs aren’t your thing they have a lovely dog-free restaurant area.

This is not our first visit to this charming location and it will not be our last. We had Sunday lunch yesterday with friends who are local and this was just a great experience. The pub is dog friendly (and not dog tolerant which is different) and it was busy but felt calm . Food was of the highest quality and we loved every minute of our stay, a proper Country pub where food and service count. Thank you

Had a lovely family birthday meal, all loved the food service and staff lovely.

We stayed at the Hood Arms as we had a wedding nearby and we could not have enjoyed our stay more. The rooms were beautiful, beds were comfortable and the showers were great. The hosts were super friendly and they cooked an amazing breakfast! We will definitely be back.

What a find! Having lived in Somerset for years and driving past at least a million times we stopped in for an impromptu lunch as a friendship group. It doesn’t look amazing from the outside BUT inside is cozy, welcoming and beautiful; an ideal country pub with a great menu. The food is delicious, the service second to none and the toilets even have hand cream (a benchmark for me). This really is a hidden gem and utterly charming place to visit!

Top-of-the-range welcome and service, the table is nicely treated.

Lovely coaching inn to stay at and a cracking cooked breakfast. Very helpful as I turned up earlier than the check in time and that was not a problem-couldn’t do enough for me. Thanks Paul!!

We went there for lunch. They are dog friendly and the food is really good. Maybe a bit pricey but the quality is great. Highly recommended

Popped in for some dinner while visiting the area. Food was top notch and it was so dog friendly, they gave us a huge dog bed next to our table for the dogs to chill on. Really can't fault it. Will definitely be back.

We stayed here for a local wedding and it didn’t disappoint. Whilst there is limited parking out front, there’s also an overflow on the opposite side of the road, so no problem. The rooms were absolutely delightful, well kept and looked after, with some award-winning art plastering the interiors, in addition to quirky bric-a-brac, which I love personally. The breakfasts were absolutely on point, with the owner very friendly, helpful and informative - thank you for the local walk recommendation! Overall a fantastic stay - around £115 each per night, but what you get is worth so much more.

We live locally and stopped in for dinner. The food exceeded our expectations. Decent portions and high quality food, not pictured was the special pie which was also fantastic. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Very good lunch. Starter of a chicken terrine was good as was salt and pepper squid. Fowey mussels with fries were excellent. Small fish and chips was not small! My partner very happy. Bramble mousse for dessert was great.

This is a wonderful pub with fantastic top quality food. The fish and chips are the best I have ever had and there is always a wide arrange of specials on the board. The pub is actually an old place which has been very carefully and respectively updated and it gives off an air of luxury but in a comfortable, non pretentious way. Your four legged friends are very welcome and beds and water bowls can be provided for them. There really is nothing to fault about this place and a must visit if in Somerset

An amazing gastropub with refurb rooms in a 17th century inn, warm and welcoming staff, and the best, silkiest scrambled eggs for breakfast I have ever had!

Great pub. Wow food. Some of the best I've had in any gastro pub anywhere. If I lived locally , this would be my go to place.

Visited today for Sunday Lunch. We eat regularly at the Hood for an evening meal and are never disappointed. 1st time having Sunday lunch there and we were not disappointed. Need was beautiful cooked with a great choice of vegetables. Very very nice and would highly recommend.

Fabulous food. Really enjoyed it, the burger was lovely. The staff were great, really friendly. And very dog friendly. We will be back

We had friends visiting at the weekend from Bristol and knew the perfect place to take them for an excellent Sunday lunch. Safe to say it lived up to the usual high standards! The Hood Arms has recently received a ‘taste of the west gold award’ and it’s not difficult to see why, with such high attention to detail in every element. Perfectly cooked meats, homemade roasties and Yorkshire pudding, excellent sausage meat stuffing, delicious cauli-cheese and a great selection of vegetable to accompany. Not forgetting the mouthwatering desserts. Great food, great value for money, great atmosphere and great staff. Keep it up!

Great food and lovely traditional atmosphere. Super service. Ideally located for walking especially Kilve coast. Very dog friendly; almost makes us wish we had a dog!

Best Sunday roast in the area with friendly service and sensibly priced. Also has a really nice beer garden. Booking recommended.

The Hood arms is the best in the area for food and drinks.... I have visited on numerous occasions and recommend the place to all my guests in my holiday let.... The staff are all fantastic attentive but not over the top.... Pay no attention to the terrible or poor reviews these are very old and written before the new owners took over..... Go you will not be disappointed... Thanks Paul

The food was delicious, best steak I’ve had in a long time. Cheesecake was stunning. Staff were all really and attentive all evening. Reasonably priced and we all enjoyed a great night 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Just had another amazing Sun lunch at the Hood. Buzzing atmosphere, great food & drink with excellent service. It really is the best Sun lunch for miles . Would thoroughly recommend a trip out to Kilve to try it out .

Lovely Sunday lunch in a traditional country inn but more than that the best kept real ale I have had in a long time. Well done Paul and Tracy

Cosy pub, warm welcome, good food, reasonable prices - What's not to like? We tend to pass through Kilve around lunchtime every few weeks and The Hood Arms is becoming our favourite place to have a bite.

I was dropped off here by a friends mum sue to a bus mishap, because of this place I was given comfort and warmth until my lift could arrive,I am so grateful.

Absolutely fabulous in all respects. Beautiful pub with traditional old world feel, impeccable service and outstanding food. Can’t praise the staff highly enough - Thankyou!

Stopped here for a lovely lunch. Superb meal and excellent service. The menu is varied ( we had a special - fillet steak cooked to perfection ). Stilton sauce was to die for .

The is an amazing pub. There was nothing to fault with it. The food was locally sourced and the chef was amazing. Breakfast was really good. The pub is on the main road but they have blinds and heavy curtains that keep out any roadside noise. Can't fault it.

Excellent Lunch at the Hood Arms. 6 of us met up in Kilve and had a very good lunch from a menu that includes all the usual items but also great seasonal specials. Went for the Venison Pie which was truly very tasty and reasonably priced. Quality range of drinks and very tasty local beers which made for a great lunch. Thank you

My wife and I were staying in Kilve and had been to The Hood Arms before so knew what to expect. It is still excellent for service, food and atmosphere. Also very dog friendly. We were on holiday for two weeks and went to The...

The best Sunday roast I have ever had! We were a party of 6 and all were really impressed. I would highly recommend. Very dog friendly, nice big garden and friendly staff.

Fantastic food, very friendly and helpful staff, lovely atmosphere. 10/10! It was very busy but felt very relaxing.

What a fantastic find. We stayed for a Saturday night in an extremely well presented room. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was excellent, and even though there was a huge downfall, which caused a bit of flooding, the staff still serviced us...

What a wonderful find! We cannot fault our visit. Lunch was superb, staff were very helpful and friendly. The beer garden was great for our big Labrador. Will definitely be coming back.

Wonderful food with an interesting menu, at reasonable prices, and very friendly and happy staff. Picturesque interior.

Never fails to disappoint awesome freshly cooked food, staff & atmosphere superb, reasonably priced Wine, dog friendly highly recommended.

Very warm welcome, good menu and specials and very child friendly. Food was absolutely excellent and good choice of wines.

Sunday lunch food freshly cooked amazing Sunday lunch staff couldn't do enough for us made us feel very welcome and let us take our time to eat our meal and enjoy

First time there and was not disappointed! Food was really yummy!! Best ever sticky toffee pudding! Staff lovely, helpful and friendly. We'll be back❤️

Great food, interesting menu, in a lovely old pub, Wonderfully attentive, happy, and engaged staff. Reasonable prices. Very dog friendly. Very popular so book in advance!

The best pub in the area for consistently good food and service. I have esten here many times and I've never been disappointed.

The meal was booked for a party of four. It was genuinely one of the nicest meals we have experienced. Three of the party had fillet steak, cooked to perfection. The final party member enjoyed a crispy duck meal. There is plenty of choice, including...

We stayed overnight at The Hood Arms prior to attending my nieces wedding the following day. Our room was spacious with a lovely en-suite. We found a warm welcome , dinner was amazing with a good menu range. A full English breakfast was included in...

We arrived early evening hoping to be fed - unfortunately they were fully booked (always a good sign). However they pulled together and accommodated us into their very busy service, lucky for us! The food was just fabulous. Sirloin steak and Battered cod - done...

We picked this Pub because we wanted to visit some nature reserves and walk along the coastal path. It really is a lovely pub with superb rooms. The rooms are big with a lovely roomy bathroom. We stayed two nights and ate there both nights....

Good car parking in front of the entrance. Very warm welcome. Pleasant decor, particularly liked the pictures. Good choice of menu, we all settled for the fish and enjoyed it.

Beautiful fresh hake with mussels after a walk on the coast path. Perfectly cooked - also our son’s burger got 5 stars

This is the second time we’ve visited this pub and would 100% recommend popping in for dinner. There is a lovely relaxed atmosphere and all of the staff are super friendly, nothing is too much trouble. They’re very attentive as well. The food was delicious...

Weve stayed at the "Hood Arm's" before and really enjoyed our time there, this time it didn't disappoint at all, with excellent food and super friendly owners and staff, nothing is too much trouble. I'm sure it won't be the last time we visit

The Food was insane and brilliant service! Really recommend. The food was outstanding, I had the venison dish and it was delicious. Fabulous gastro pub!

Had a great lunch here during a walk on the coast path. Tasty and well presented by friendly servers. Lots of choice on the menu. Nothing not to like so well recommended.

We took some friends, visiting us in Taunton from Wales, to the Hood Arms for lunch, after a walk on Kilve Beach. They were blown away, as have we been whenever we go there. Two things - the extraordinarily warm welcome, and the excellent food....

Stayed hear after attending a wedding. Was a lovely place and the owners & staff were very friendly. The rooms were decorated to a high standard and the full English was very good. Will definitely recommend to family & friends.

We thought this was a nice pub and were impressed with the friendly staff who coped well with the number of customers. The children's menu offered a good choice and the children's fish was very good. We didn't care for the children's vegetarian "sausages" -...

Thankyou for a lovely Sunday lunch today. Everything about The Hood, Kilve is a very pleasant experience. The staff are wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. The food is pretty good too. scrumptious. Thankyou for making our belated birthdays treat a really good one....

We last visited this pub on holiday in June and returning this week we were delighted that it hasn't changed. It is still definitely dog friendly with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and delicious food. My fish and chips were so tasty. The fish was...

Varied menu great veggie & beef burgers through to delicious fillet & truffle & a good range of fish dishes.

Visited with 6 friends and 7 dogs, and had a very good lunch. We were made very welcome, were looked after exceptionally well, and the food was outstanding. Have been before and will certainly visit again.

We really enjoyed our stay here, warm welcoming upon arrival, the rooms are lovely and clean.. I had the steak of the specials board and it was fabulous. The staff are really nice will definitely be coming back to visit next time we are in...

We were staying at the Hood Arms so thought we should eat in. We certainly did not regret our decision. The menu had something for all tastes. The food was excellent cooked, delicious and we thought very reasonably priced, served by friendly staff. Fully recommended.

Interesting to see no recent reviews on this site? Pub was busy but on arrival tried to take us straight to our table but we wanted a drink at the bar. Had to wait for wine as bar staff too short to reach the glasses...