The King Alfred in Mendip

Amazing food. We had the Christmas menu. A lovely environment. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Couldn't recommend more.

4 of us had the Christmas meal lastnight and it was just right. Great food and atmosphere. Great selection of veggies all cooked to perfection. Sea Fury on draught as well…terrific! We all went home very well stuffed. Well done to all the staff.

Stayed one night, intended to have dinner but went elsewhere. In need of TLC big time. The owners should sell if they can't see its potential. Should be a great pub, with three letting rooms, skittle alley (no team? Trophies on show not awarded since 2019), character restaurant and bar areas, beer garden, gazebo, parking. Tourism area, Millfield School, Glastonbury nearby.

Went to the King Alfred on a Friday night with 7 friends for dinner. Initially we were a bit concerned as the pub was virtually empty - save for a few regulars - at 8pm. However, we were made extremely welcome by the landlady and we ended up having a thoroughly enjoyable evening. We had starters, mains and desserts and they were all exceptional. It remains a mystery as to why the pub was so quiet, but I'd certainly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

I came across this pub and went in for a coffee, the greeting I got was awful, the pub has no atmosphere unless you are local, I would not recommend this pub to anyone my only advice is AVOID

This was our local for years. It used to be a free house until it was purchased by Punch. Unfortunately the managers who moved in were nice enough people but didn’t have a clue about business or how to run a pub. That changed a couple of years ago but again the managers were lazy and it was grubby in need of TLC and went down hill. Glad to say there are new managers who are young and enthusiastic and want to succeed. They are doing a brilliant job making everybody feel welcome in a traditional pub environment. They have smartened the place up, have a great choice of drinks and are really friendly. They are fast building a good reputation for food as well and have even had to turn people away on a Saturday evening. It’s great to see the place busy and in good hands again. Good luck to them!

Friendly welcome, one of the best ploughman's I've had , ( ham & cheddar ) the pickle and coleslaw was delicious . Other members of group ordered steaks and said they were very good and the home made onion rings very tasty . Great value for money. The toilets were spotlessly clean . Definately will return, when in the area again .

Roast dinner takeaway absolutely amazing, great value for money and staff extremely friendly couldn’t do enough to help. Will definitely be going back.

Went in for a meal Made welcome as soon as we walked in pub. Land lady and landlord very welcoming and friendly (even if he was Welsh and they just beat England) Set up a tab and had an excellent meal with excellent service - really good pub food Will be back when we are visiting the area again Richard & Sue

What a great place to stay ! So convenient for shopping. Lovely, clean and comfortable rooms with everything needed. Breakfast to die for ….. fresh , cleanly cooked , piping hot and delicious . The staff are amazing too . Nothing is too much trouble . Would definitely recommend a weekend break !

Absolutely divine!! Just what we needed!! Definitely going there again Eton mess was grand! Chicken burger was lush!!

Booked a one night stay on line, asked a couple of questions re meals and parking, no reply. Arrived Sunday afternoon, staff all clearing up after a busy lunchtime service. Shown our room, across back carpark on the first floor. (we were the only people booked in) Only one cup in room, and that was dirty. Stained bed linen and hairs in bed and on bathroom floor. We were offered the other room across the landing, no cups in this one so we brought the clean two we had recently got from the first room. Offered a complementary drink which we accepted and booked breakfast for 9am the next day. Walking back to room at night, lighting left a lot to be desired. Breakfast, what a laugh, we think the only part that was cooked fresh was the fried egg, everything else seemed to have been heated in the micro. Coffee, no spoon, no sugar. Toast that had only had a fleeting meeting with toaster and on the same plate as the puddle of warm baked beans butter for the toast obviously from larger container and dolloped in a small bowl. Back to room pack and checkout, made a coffee, stirring it with my toothbrush handle as now noticed we had no spoons. Walked over to the main building to check out only to find doors locked and all lights off, left keys in room and departed. Last point, both my wife and I have both had dodgy stomachs since the 'breakfast'

Chose to go here for a meal for me and my twins 50th,really disappointed as I preorderd my menu got there for 6 no one in pub apart from us,my food for our table didn't come out until 7.15 totally ridiculous as we preorderd,then one order was forgot ,then two of our deserts were awful the icecream was all sloppy and just chucked together,then 3 of my group were sick overnight,it ruined our night really and was so disappointed would never go there again,they didn't have enough staff on and it was only table of 12.

Had lunch today with my partner and my mother and had a superb lunch I had fishcakes with smoked haddock and mozzarella, my mum had scampi and my partner had fajitas all were fantastic. Staff polite, smart and efficient and the place spotlessly clean and welcoming. Will definitely call again. Well done 👍

Well the room smelt fousty,plus we were meant to be on ground floor and we were put upstairs, we went for a meal ,half the stuff wasn't on the menu ,then we were told breakfast time for the morning, when got down in the morning everything was closed ,and other couples had tried to get in and ring the number stated ,no answer on numerous times.Absolutely shambles

Visited for a family meal early on a Saturday evening. Ellie at front of house was very welcoming and ensured all was good during our first time at The King Alfred. Plenty of choice of food on the menu. It came quickly, was well-presented and the portions were generous. We had a very positive first experience. With so many neighbourhood pubs disappearing, hopefully locals (and visitors) will help this one continue to thrive. We will be back.

We stayed at the King Alfred for a night stay over the room was nice and clean and the food was excellent, the staff very pleasant and service also excellent.

We popped in on the off chance they had food one Sunday around 2 ish and they did. We had a small and a large carvery and took a small one home too. Absolutely delicious, we all enjoyed ours, exceeded expectations, we will be back again. Thank you

My husband and I visited with our 2yo daughter. We thought we'd try somewhere in Street as we live here and had heard good things... However, extremely disappointed. We ordered a bruschetta to share for a starter... The tomato/onion mixture was tasty, but lacking in quantity unfortunately. I had ordered a 'homemade' lasagna which resembled jelly and tasted straight from the freezer. It was inedible... Flavourless with 5 layers of pasta and a smattering of what I presume was mince. The overall temperature of the lasagna wasn't great, some bits hot and others warm at best. The garlic bread was good though 👍 My husband didn't really have any complaints with his, but he was unable to taste anything as he is suffering a badly blocked nose. Not one member of staff came round to check how the food was, if they had, I would of made it known that i was disappointed. Even when we went to pay for the food, the gentleman at the bar didn't ask how it was. We will not be visiting for food again. Extremely disappointed with our visit :(

Recently taken over we loved our stay at this dog friendly pub. Lovely breakfast and our doggie Lucy even got a sausage! Good selection of beers, ciders and gins. The young host was so helpful and friendly. We loved it! Thank you

Amazing little pub. We booked a room for a night away as Husbands birthday. Decided to have a meal in their restaurant. It was one of the best steak and ale pies I've had. The husband had a ploughman's which was also delicious 😋. The rooms they provide are excellent value for money and includes a full cooked breakfast. Can highly recommend this lovely little pub and their staff.

Out for a family lunch today, the food was throughly enjoyed , Staff are very friendly and it was such a lovely relaxed, environment. Will definitely be back!

We enjoyed an excellent carvery on Sunday. Lots of choice, meat cooked to perfection & sizeable portions. Lovely selection of deserts too. Service was amazing & price was excellent value. Will definitely be returning on a regular basis.

It was quiet for a Saturday night, but we had good service, and the menu was typically pub food at a reasonable price. Good sized meals. We had the burgers and Cajun chicken, both were good. We weren’t looking for a la carte, so we’re more than happy .

2nd meal at the King Alfred since coming under new ownership. The first meal good. Tonight I had a curry, chicken tikka… 3 small chunks of chicken in sauce… came away disappointed.

Popped in for lunch Was a nice set up and we were able to find a table and relax and take as much time as we want. Drink choices good, food choices nice, definitely recommend the Steak and Stilton Baguette for lunch Service friendly, were not rushed in the slightest Would definitely come back

Would 100% recommend booking a room in the King Alfred for a night to stay. We had a very comfortable stay, the room was very clean, spacious. The bed was great, enough hangers for clothes, nice refreshments too. Ideal location. Also staff super friendly and attentive. We will definitely be revisiting.

It’s so good to have our proper local pub back in operation. Welcome guys who are keen to serve and do a good job and the meals are superb. Nice warm place to meet up with friends.

Visited the pub with my friend, had dinner and drinks. The food was absolutely delicious! The staff were so friendly and attentive. We even got to meet the chef to thank him! Just such a beautiful pub with great lighting. Felt very welcomed and accepted....

Came here today for lunch and had a wonderful meal. Good choice on the menu and very friendly staff. Nice to see a local pub serving good food with a warm and welcoming atmosphere for families.

Lovely food and great atmosphere. The new management are really friendly and accommodating. The food choice is great and there are vegetarian and gluten free options on the menu. I fully recommend this pub. Thanks Jake and Liam, you’re doing a great job! Keep it...

Thank god we have our local back! The new management are superb, they know there drinks and can cook great food, so much better than the previous lot who didn’t have a clue. Jake and Liam know their stuff and they keen to succeed, friendly...

just had a fantastic meal. very plentiful and good value for money, Jake and his team are fantastic hosts. you must give it a try.

Change of management and what a difference it has made! This pub was once a regular for us as a local family, but one bad meal back in 2019 and a rude response from the then manager when I raised the issues I had with...

After being a regular here for many years until the recent landlord turned all regulars away with bad food, cold premises, bad service, terrible drinks & sky rocketing prices, I am over the moon to pop in & find a welcoming couple of lads who...

Fantastic Sunday lunch roast dinner. Food was excellent, service was prompt and with a smile, really made our 3 year old feel at home. Will definitely be back again. Great selection of local Cider and the puddings were perfect.

Booked in for Sunday lunch on Easter Sunday. 6 adults and 2 young children and dog. We ate in the bar area which was lovely. The service was very attentive and very welcoming, the landlady couldn't do enough for us - giving the kids colouring...

Fab time in this village pub. Very friendly, Charlie is very tolerant of mad Welsh tourists, had a great laugh, thanks king Alfred.

I should have known when I called in at around 1.40 on Sunday lunch and enquired if they had a table for lunch. They did and I was the only diner. No menu available just beef or pork, I should have known better and walked...

So good to have your local open again after lockdown. Going to take it slowly to build up but some good beers means it’s off to a good start. Food will follow but probably not for a couple of weeks. Friendly real pub atmosphere, great...

Until yesterday this was our regular weekly pub stop. Not now. The barman was extremely rude to one of us yesterday evening. What a shame.

Having eaten for a few years at the previously named Two Brewers and been so satisfied we were concerned at a change of ownership as we had never been disappointed with the service or food. To our delight my Mother and Father gf were treated...

Wow! Lots of great friends created a super atmosphere and the pub put on a fabulous free buffet which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The beer and wine flowed we even had free Prosecco for all at midnight...one of the best New Years around!A previous reviewer moaned about the staff and beer which we certainly haven’t found there is always a good selection and this night the Jail Ale was superb!I and our friends would definitely not rate the Bear as better!

Food great. But will not pour a beer to the customer liking, staff and regular drinkers are insulting to anyone who disagrees with staff on how a real ale should be served. My advice is avoid it if you like real ale. Go Bear inn for a resl ale.

Meal booked on Xmas Eve by a friend, because King Alfred is supposed to be dog friendly. I turned up with a 9 week old puppy and was told dogs not allowed. Completely spoilt my Christmas Eve, had to take the puppy home and drive back, so couldn't drink. The lasagne was not seasoned and dolloped on the plate. I saw people arrive at the bar with a large dog. Next time will go to Fondo which is really dog friendly.Will not be back at the King Alfred

We phoned last minute to get an early table for dinner and they squeezed us and the dog in. Good variety of locally sourced food plus a specials board. Very tasty food well presented. A good pint kept too. Would return for sure.

Had a lovely birthday lunch Saturday afternoon whilst shopping in Street with my daughter. Generous portions and very reasonable with excellent service. Fantastic gluten free menu Thoroughly recommended

One of the better options in Street. Worth the short walk. The food is great and the menu varied. Relaxed atmosphere.

We have visited the King Alfred (was Two Brewers) before many times and their performance continues to impress. There were 8 of us for my 92 year old dad's birthday lunch, we all ordered and every thing just happened allowing us to concentrate on each other and enjoy the great food and service. Yes their prices are a little bit more than many pubs, but the choices are worth it. No manufactured food here just honest real and delicious meals made fresh.

Excellent menu and well-cooked food. Good choice of wines and beers. Very nice seating and no loud music. There is also a nice garden if you have children with you, but they will also take children inside. In addition, there are three very nicely furnished rooms with en suite bathrooms, reasonably priced, with wifi, fridge, and tea/coffee. You can also have breakfast in the pub.

A friendly and peaceful oasis in the idyllic countryside. Just a few minutes by local bus (20-minute walk) to Glastonbury town, and the Tor. Our room was large comfortable, and clean. It was located in a separate building in the courtyard behind the pub so there were no issues with noise. This was the perfect location to regroup after the mayhem of London. The hosts were extremely generous, helpful, and friendly. No ego here! The food was delicious, and our night stay included a lovely breakfast. There are plenty of local options on the menu, and the vegetarian burger was great. We did a lot of walking while in Glastonbury, it was so nice to return to a comfortable and welcoming environment to relax and unwind.

I have eaten here four times since the change of ownership and name alteration (it used to be The Two Brewers which was popular with many locals like myself). It has been refurbed to a high standard is clean and comfortable. I can not for life of me fathom the demographic behind the menu though. I would not call it pub grub but then again it is not gastro pub type of fare either, one thing is for sure it is now one of the more expensive places to eat in Street. The food is presented well and is okay. Please be aware though if you have a health issue and need to avoid salt they season your potato fries/chips for you before they reach the table something which made a friend of mine, who did not know this as it is not mentioned on the menu, quite poorly afterwards. Sadly it is not somewhere we dine at regularly anymore or would recommend.

Excellent lunch for 6 people. 4 from Barnstaple come to Street about 3 times a year, first time here but will def again!

First visit to the pub on a short stay in the area... I will be coming back... great wood burner and welcoming staff!

Popped in here as we were visiting Clarks Village and it was our wedding anniversary. Couldn't have been better. The sandwiches we had were absolutely delicious, full of filling and made to perfection. The White Zinfandel wine wasn't one we'd tried or come across before and was so good that we're contacting the company to buy some for home. Atmosphere was great, as were the bar staff. Can't wait to go back again, even though it's a long way from home!

I’ve never seen the sense in going out for a meal and ordering the same thing you could cook at home which is why we rate this place so highly.

Our group of nine were provided with fantastic service from staff who pulled out all the stops to give us a lunch to remember. The food was all real and tasty. Impressed us all so much we are out spreading the word. Looking forward to our next visit. Everywhere is very clean, maintained and spacious.

Before heading to Glastonbury me and my girlfriend decided to stay locally so we decided to stay at the king Alfred, it certainly didn’t disappoint, the room was 10/10, the service was excellent and the pub was reasonably priced with very friendly staff would recommend and stay again!!

Lovely pub friendly bar staff great beer garden lovely setting didn’t eat there but menu looked good will try the food next time 👍

I came here with eight friends for an end of season skittles do.

Went on a quiet night. The surroundings were soot on and spotlessy clean. The food was excellent and we will be returning.

My wife and I have been here a few times since its relaunch and we’ve never had any problems. Today we had a 2 course lunch which was lovely our starters prawn cocktails with lovely smoked salmon and my main course was a huge ploughman’s for only £10.50 with big pieces of cheese and healthy meat portions . The guy serving at the bar is always friendly and attentive and down to earth. Will be back soon

Have just visited for a lunch time meal with my husband, we have been here a few time since it became the king Alfred and we love it!

I make no apologies I like this place.

It’s the first time I have visited since it had new owners and a fantastic refurbishment, all I can say it wow!! The food was wonderful & I will definitely be visiting again!

Been here about times and every time meals are fantastic. had the varying Sunday roasts and a childs burger ( fussy child) and everyone was amazed by the quality top Mark's

Maybe biased as this is our local but if we are eating out we like to have food different than what we would eat at home and this place doesn’t disappoint!

Went here Saturday evening for a meal with family. It wasn’t horrendous, but I certainly wouldn’t be rushing back.

My wife and I stay here Saturday 5th Jan as it is close to the Clarke's village outlet. We stayed in room 1 although a little on the small side it was very clean and had a large double bed that was very comfortable. There was a small ensuite bathroom with a shower cubicle, there was at times a slight musty smell coming from this area.

I stayed for 2 nights, and really enjoyed my stay, i am looking forward to my next visit. The room was very welcoming, comfy bed, excellent drink making facilities, a choice of coffees, choice of teas, and hot chocolate, along with fresh milk in the fridge, and bottled locally sourced spring water. It is situated in a very quiet area a short walk from the town center, which has a superb shopping mall. My only little niggle was the central heating was a little noisy( but it was needed), but it did not in any way spoil my stay. Next time I shall take my dog.

Visited on the day before Christmas Eve. Perhaps because it was Sunday evening everything had been reheated, or not! The first complaint was cold chips on the egg ,ham and chips. They were returned and came back hot ,but by this time the ham and egg were cold! The roast beef was like shoe leather ,the gravy thin and tasteless and the vegetables cold. My steak and ale pie was ok but had burnt bits of pastry,obviously reheated at least once and of course cold veg. We complained to be told we should have mentioned it earlier,but what would they have done? We ordered icecream and had obviously been discussed in the kitchen as the waitress threw it at us. We did get the icecream free £5.50. The car park was empty ,now we know why. Never again!

Lovely food, especially the Sunday roast. Been in a few sundays now and always greeted by a lovely friendly young blonde lady behind the bar. She’s always friendly and welcoming and even when busy, still serves you promptly and efficiently. Lovely to find a pub that serves great food with lovely staff. This young lady is a credit to the pub. Nice one King Alfred.

Stayed for one night only visiting family. Made welcome from the off! Nice room with tea/coffee making facilities (fresh milk!), comfy bed, nice shower. Ate here in the evening and had a very tasty dinner. Breakfast in the morning just as good. Recommended. Will use again.

This is our local so we visit for drinks often and the occasional meal out with friends and family.

We were in Street on business and I quickly googled Good Pub Food neat me.. both Google and The King Alfred did not disappoint.

Went here for family lunch which is the first time we have been back since the refurb. Inside looks gorgeous and despite it only being a Tuesday it was really busy. Had the specials which were game stew and duck breast, really tasty and kids meals were all homemade. Only downside was that after we paid we went to sign up for a loyalty card and were told that even though we had just spent over £100 we could not have the points as it had already gone through the till.

Met a colleague for lunch - nice clean well presented pub with some decent beers and cider on tap. The menu is good, in fact it was hard to decide. I went for the belly pork special, which was really tasty and my collage opted for the pie, which looked really good. If I was to make an observation it would be they don't need to offer such an extensive menu - less is more (Perhaps change it monthly). That said, having such an extensive menu didn't affect quality, just made it harder to decide.

Unfortunately had a long wait for our meal and my friends burger was dry and she had to leave it. My chicken burger was fine and the other two enjoyed their main course. The ice cream was nice but overall it was an average meal.

Visited midweek for dinner. The menu looked better than prior to the name change and revamp, so I was eager to delve into the menu. Choice was good, and I chose the pan fried chicken. All was well except I found the chicken to be undercooked and pink in colour. I unfortunately only discovered this at a late stage.

Booked last minute, they were busy but accommodated us - excellent service. Food delicious and good range of wines and cider. First visit since name & ownership change and will definitely return. Great food, friendly service and lovely garden. Thank you all

Had a family lunch get together. The service was very friendly and helpful. The food was of a good standard and excellent value for money. I can recommend the burgers. The deluxe ploughman's is a feast and the large ham egg and chips needs a big appetite. Only down side was the coffee not to our liking. However the tea was fine..

Very friendly staff and good food, haven't been since it was the Two Brewers, we had a lovely curry, well cooked and presented. You deserve to succeed!

stayed here for two nights, room is in need of update but this is in hand. The room had everything you needed , lovely fluffy white towels all the nice bits eg tea coffee biscuits and a fridge to store the fresh milk, also bottled water. Breakfast gave good choice of cooked or yogurts, fruit, cereal or toast. We ate there both nights and had really good meals each night.

This is our local so we visit for drinks often and the occasional meal out with friends and family.

Booked here via email to which I got I reply saying all booked in for us, so that worked ok. We had a table for five for Sunday lunch / mums birthday. All food arrived in good time and plenty of it and very well presented and tasty. A big thank you for the surprise cake for mum which she was very pleased with.

This pub used to be a straightforward pub with pub food. You got what expected and paid a fair price.

Great service, great food, great staff. Family meal for 6 including one vegetarian. Food was excellent.

The King Alfred is well worth a visit if you’re passing through the village of Street rather than some of the less appealing chained restaurants in the High Street area. The food and drink selection is faultless and it is great to see an effort made in celebrating local heritage within the pub.

Excellent pub. Great selection of beers from not the run of the mill breweries which really work. One of the best selections and consistency in the area, highly recommended!

We were staying at the Mullions in Street, but fancied a different venue for evening food. Not a fancy menu but worth the 10/15 minute walk. Staff were brilliant, welcomed our dog (who behaved very well), brought him a dish of water which he appreciated. I had small portion of lasagne with garlic flat bread and partner had bangers and mash. Good quality ingredients, hot and tasty. Price reasonable. Would definitely go again.

I never expect too much from local pubs, food wise as I've always been disappointed in the past. However this time I was pleasantly surprised. The food was absolutely delicious, reasonable priced, presentation was incredible. Would definitely go again

We called in here after seeing it was recently refurbished. Very easy decor, not over done. We sat down and ordered pate followed by chilli.

Visited the newly refurbished King Alfred yesterday. Very clean, nicely decorated and good food - we had Sunday roast. But we weren't offered any sauces or giving a serving spoon for our veg. The waitresses were very pleasant but seemed to be working in the kitchen as well - not able to check on diners meals etc. The lone lady behind the bar was taking food orders, serving drinks and dealing with people wanting to pay their bills - bit manic. Overall a good place to eat but could do with a bit more organization.

We went here for lunch today. Two of our party had ploughmans. This arrived with just one slice of stale brown bread each. My friend asked for white bread instead and was given two slices from a supermarket loaf which was also stale. As the rest of our party were happy with their food we decided to carry on with our food. I then found a piece of string at least six inches long in the ham. We had to ask for our table to be cleared and asked that the kitchen be told that the bread was stale and the ham contained string. No one acknowledged our complaint. On paying we asked if our message had gone to the kitchen and were told we had not been charged for the extra bread! It wasn’t extra we had asked for white instead of brown. No apology at all and as we were sat in a corner not one member of staff asked if we were ok or offered any apology for our complaint.

Have been here for food twice now and both times food exceptional and staff very friendly have recommended to friends

Excellent food, clean and friendly. Lovely staff and great atmosphere. The pub looks charming from the outside and also inside has tradition character features. Good value and choice of food 🍴. Will return again 😊

I stayed at the King Alfred for a business trip for just one night. I was greeted by a really friendly man who was more than happy to help. The pub looked nice and comfortable and I was shown to my room. Great first impression.

Tonight was my first visit since it’s refurbishment and name change!! The decor was tasteful, beautifully done, the staff were delightful but the main star of the show was the food, I had a crab salad with lemon aioli and boiled new potatoes - an extremely generous amount of beautiful fresh crab, quite delicious. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked and smelt amazing. The puddings were equally as good, I had locally produced ice cream, my fellow diners had Eton Mess and Mango Panna Cotta both we’re outstanding apparently.

Mooi ingericht restaurant met bar gedeelte.. prima om eerst een drankje te drinken en vervolgens te genieten van de lokale verse gerechten.. zeer smaakvol en erg van genoten..

I was in the area on business so stayed just one night at the King Alfred. The room was on the ground floor in a converted farmhouse to the rear of the property with easy access if you are disabled.