The Lamb & Flag Inn in Taunton Deane

A warm welcome. A good selection of zero alcohol beers from which I selected my favourite, Erdinger. The homemade pate was delicious.

The food is nice but the pub itself is absolutely freezing inside, we had to ask to be moved to the table next to the fire as before that I had to keep my coat on which isn’t great when you’re eating a meal. The food was nice, portion size was okay but you have to pay extra for cauliflower cheese which is unusual for most pubs. I found the atmosphere quite cold; we were left waiting for ages before somebody took our drinks order, nobody came to check if our food was okay or ask if we needed anything throughout the whole meal and in general the servers didn’t seem very friendly…definitely below average service but the food was nice so worth visiting if the cold and service doesn’t bother you.

Lovely traditional pub at its best. Good menu and drinks but it is the people who make it special. Real special.

Nice traditional pub, with friendly service and good food. Welcoming to all: "muddy boots, dogs and families".

Really friendly and welcoming pub. The food is absolutely amazing. I had the venison which was cooked perfectly and served with a really tasty sauce. My partner had the deconstructed veggie moussaka which was also on point. We'll definitely be back soon. Highly recommended for veggie food and a child friendly environment.

Now owned by the previous chef. Exquisite food, very personal service, and a very friendly welcome.

Visited the Lamb & Flag again this Sunday, we were keen to try the roasts having seen the reviews. To say we weren't disappointed would be a vast understatement! I had the beef which was cooked to perfection, as we're all the accompaniments! We have visited many establishments in the area for Sunday roast but I can say without a doubt that the Lamb and Flag outshines even it's closest rival by a clear margin. Service was prompt, friendly and unfussy, no neurotic over attention nor under attention, just enough to check we were happy without being overbearing or asking questions mid mouthful. We will definitely be returning and suggest that you do too!!

Stopped on the off chance that we could get Sunday lunch. Despite being really busy, we were welcomed by friendly attentive staff and had a great Sunday lunch.

Had a great meal and time at this stunning Inn. It's been a pub since 1705. Just found out it's closing down...... Can't believe it, really needs saving for the local community and surrounding area. Well, it's been reopened, hooray We visited it again, and it's back to the why it was Fantastic

We really enjoyed our meal at the Lamb and Flag. The pub has a lovely atmosphere and the staff were really welcoming. The food was perfect, the best pub Sunday lunch I've ever had. They use local suppliers and you can tell everything is well thought out and a lot of passion put in to every aspect of running the pub. Our server (Jessica?) was really friendly, efficient and had good knowledge of the products even though it was her first Sunday working there! Everyone else we spoke to seemed super enthusiastic about what they were doing and added to the welcoming atmosphere, also loved the music that was playing. We will definitely come back.

Traditional pub serving great food. We had fish and chips (wonderful crispy batter but not too greasy) and sausages from the local butcher, Tom Potter (wonderful flavour served with creamy mashed potatoes). The staff were really friendly and there were a variety of local beers and ciders on tap. I took a pint of a favourite of mine, Otter's, and my partner tried a local cider, Devon Red. The atmosphere is somewhere between traditional local and rock bar, with Led Zeppelin, The Who and other classics in the background. It was a bit chilly, but they have all the ingredients for a fire, so I'm sure that's just because it was a little quiet on a mid-week lunch time. We will try their Sunday roast next time we are in the area!

Had takeaway and Sunday roast two separate occasions. Both were delicious, takeaway burger and chips for a tenner and the roast was something special! Defo worth a visit!

Great food, warm welcome. We will be back regularly.

Delicious meal at the lamb and flag this evening. Tasty food and generous portions. The chicken special and homemade burger were particularly good!

Really lovely pub. Great food. Lovely staff

Loved being there this summer. The garden is amazing, there is so much space and everything is so green and makes for a truly inviting atmosphere. The interiour is also lovely. Service was great, I was treated with respect and humor and was even showed around the pub. Nice selection of ciders and beers. Haven't had food yet, but can't wait to come back and try that as well. Overall, just a great pub which I can recommend to everyone who appreciates a nice atmosphere!

We came here based off the good reviews and were not disappointed! The staff were lovely- very relaxed, friendly and attentive. My husband is coeliac and they were very conscientious to make sure all of the food was safe for him (gluten free). The food was incredible! We got everything gluten free so that we could share and it was all just delicious! Really good portions sizes and amazing flavours. We sat in the beautiful garden in the shade of a tree enjoying a summers lunch. It's a special place and we'd definitely recommend.

Yummy meal with excellent service Thankyou.

Just need to thank the wonderful staff for allowing our grandson who was feeling very ill to use their facilities even though they were closed. We can’t thank them enough for their kindness!

Great local pub serving good quality locally sourced food.

The best pub I've ever been too. Atmosphere was quality! 10/10!

Lovely pub, The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with cozy decor that makes you feel right at home. The food is top-notch, Their beer selection is excellent, offering something for everyone. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit a pleasure. Whether for a quick drink or a full meal, this pub never disappoints. Highly recommended!

No food on but staff and locals ordered a Chinese take away and asked us to join them. The bar was covered in a great selection and we all shared each others it was done in a hygienic manner well managed by all staff very reassuring. Staff very friendly but with very professional. Buildings well kept and nicely appointed well decorated. Car park limited but if you call ahead you could park 3 large motor homes on a rubble hardstanding. Patio is sun trap and gardens kept well. don’t know if skittle ally is operational. Don’t miss this one well worth a visit. very divers cliental all welcomeing. We will be back with our two Jack russell’s

Best Sunday lunch we’ve had out in a long time (maybe ever) - great service, great beer selection and we were so impressed by the quality of the food and that they’re dog friendly too! Hope to be back soon!

With out a doubt the best roast dinner we’ve had around this area, perfect garden for the kids to play. Stumbled upon a hidden gem this weekend

Such excellent food. These people should be running a very high class restaurant not just an excellent pub!! Wonderful food! Really good beer and super service! Thank you. We keep coming back.

Sometimes I just kneel humbly at talent beyond all that has gone before, and simply state that you Pat are the best chef in Somerset. Time after time your culinary skills place me in a food adventure that leaves me incredibly happy and fulfilled. Food heaven is a nice place to be. Thank you.

Had lunch here ham and cheese ploughman's it was lovely!

Amazing Sunday roast! Same price as everywhere else except they use actual decent ingredients!! Beer garden I could spend hours in also

lovely old country pub great find for a Brit stop for the evening friendly and welcoming staff level tarmac small car park would happily use again when in the area

Outdated decor, the place indoors, felt just like a teenagers party had almost finished and the garden had three wooden tables with benches. Service was unfriendly and the range of drinks below average. I would probably not even stop for a refreshment next time.

My wife and I popped in here around lunchtime on the way back home from Taunton as our baby needed feeding and he was having a meltdown on the way. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The pub itself has a lovely interior, with many original looking features blended with some newer aesthetics. I cannot comment on the meals as the chef was away when we visited, but I'd happily come here again based on this experience. They did have some light bites available so we both had a sausage roll which was nicer than your average sausage roll.

This pub is a real gem. The food is great, the atmosphere is spot on and we just love coming as a family.

Fantastic local pub, had a lovely Easter lunch with the family. The pub has a great atmosphere and friendly staff good for family and children. The roast was very good and well flavoured. Highly recommend!

Very helpful bar service. Helped me out ringing a taxi when my phone went dead. Very nice bottle of cider!

Pity it’s not just down our road. Good Sunday lunch after a mucky walk- and welcomes dogs.

Sunday lunch. Pat is the chef and came out to find out from his customers how he and his team were doing. Excellent roast pork, chicken and gravy. Carrot was very good as were the parsnip and Yorkshire pudd. Cauliflower cheese and potatoes were good. The chocolate and peanut torte was very tasty without being too sweet except that the peanut could’ve done with being a bit softer and the chocolate a bit more gooey. Service was very pleasant, prompt and good. Seems like it was a new team starting and therefore were very good, in our opinion. Huge promise. We’ll definitely go again.

New owners since the last time we went. Lovely lunch. Nice atmosphere. Would recommend

Strangest experience at the Lamb & Flag! Firstly, looked on line to see the menu prior to deciding to eat at the pub. Prices seemed reasonable on the online menu £12 for a burger, ham egg & chips etc. On arrival at the pub was shocked to see that the price was on average £5 more per item (a substantial difference) - but unfortunately was with a friend treating them for their birthday and so could not simply say "oh this is beyond my budget". Then advised that a certain item not on the menu and when I jokingly said they should knock some money off the price the chef came out to say that they were "closing down the following day" and that he and the waitress would "be out of a job". When I mentioned to the waitress she did not confirm this. Just very Twilight Zone. Not sure I will be returning. The food was delicious but not worth the price being charged and definitely not market-related for the area or the pub.

Fantastic service, friendly staff and great selection of vegan and gluten free options. I recommend stopping here for food

Went with friends for my birthday, the food, service and atmosphere were all brilliant. Had the bangers and mash, and they were some of the best sausages I've ever had (everything was delicious so it's hard to pick a standout item). They were also very dog friendly. I will definitely be returning.

After waiting 10 minutes to get a drink then had to go & get a menu even though we had booked a table . 45 minutes later the chef comes from the kitchen to say not all there order had come he had chips & bread !!! He did rustle up a charcuterie board and cheese which was enough for 2 not 4 . Asked for coffee afterwards they don’t do coffee . £12 for a glass of wine . Dreadful experience from start to finish.

Recently opened under new management. Owner was incredibly friendly and helpful - incredible ambient atmosphere and amazing food. Would definitely recommend the Sunday roast!

Just went for Sunday lunch with family and all the food was excellent, really friendly team, the place was busy, great atmosphere and the food arrived promptly! New manager Pat is doing a fantastic job!

With its new management and head chef (Patrice Carroll), we'd heard rumblings about The Lamb & Flag so had to make a trip down for a Sunday roast. We had a hearty beef roast with the most incredible veggies and side of cauliflower cheese. The BEST roast I have had, period. Following the main, we indulged in a locally sourced cheese board, a decadent chocolate and peanut butter tort, and enough pints to please a small army! Staff were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Atmosphere was warm, jovial and friendly, with a large sign that read: "dogs, muddy boots, and families very welcome". 10/10 we will be coming back.

We stopped here for Sunday roast ( roast only served on Sunday) we had issues with the drinks at the beginning and lack of staff did not help, food was good and large portion. But what really let down our meal was the flicking lights at the tables, a problem with the dimmer meant we did not want to stay long. It’s a shame but I have to give a 3star but that’s all I can give. I’m sure if we were seated down stairs at a quieter time of the day/week it could be a 5.

Went to the launch under new management last night. Sausage rolls were available then tasting dishes of mushroom and olive tapenades, tuna tartare, steak tartare, salmon mouse, gravalax and cured salmon. New menu with GF and vegetarian options about to appear. Enthusiastic new bar and kitchen crew. Looking forward to their Sunday roasts. Good crowd in last night so best of luck to Patrick and the new team.

We came in for a steak, as heard it was a great place, the trip wasn't to bad The Girl behind the bar was charming and served us promptly. Tho it was busy (even for a Friday!) We were shocked that this young person was running the whole place by themselves! Despite that had a great time and would encourage more people to visit this gem (if they had a more staff working , possibly management??) , it would be be in our top 10 places we have visited this past year ! Thank you Keira (I think) for making us so welcome!

Been here a few times now, food consistently good and the steak is top notch, its certainly come a long way so I'm glad I kept coming back! Definitely worth trying if you're in the area. Only issue we had is that it seemed quite busy when we went and there wasnt a manager on site, but the staff handled it well given our parties different dietary requirements and food was out fairly promptly despite the saturday dinner rush! Overall we all had a great time.

I stopped here after a short detour from the M5 to avoid service station food and get a dog walk, and I'm so pleased that I did. The staff were so welcoming, it was like coming into my local pub. Multiple staff offered dog treats to my spoilt travelling companion and all the staff went out of their way to make us feel at home. We had a Sunday roast and they made a small portion for me especially. It was delicious and more than enough. I'm just sad that I was too full to tuck into the dessert options, as they sounded great. There are some nearby walk options that you can access from the pub car park. The one we went on was a muddy boots walk for sure, so having wellies in the car might not be a bad shout. We'll come again for sure!

Little gem of a place, food excellent staff friendly and atmosphere second to none. Brilliant village pub

Very good happy enjoyed the lunch 😀

We booked a table for a family meal on a Sunday, mainly choosing this pub as it's dog friendly and well located for walks. I was a bit worried when the guy who took our order said the whole kitchen team was new, but I needn't have been concerned. The roasts were delicious, with plenty of veggie gravy brought to the table for the nut roasts. Yorkshires were crisp but pillowy, the carrots were pleasantly spiced and the green beans and cabbage were perfectly cooked. We didn't have to wait long and alll the food was brought out together so nobody was left waiting. There was a lovely cosy atmosphere with the open fire keeping us warm as it rained outside, and all of the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. We'll happily return next time we're in the area!

Pleasant atmosphere, nice for a relaxing hour or so

Stopped for a beer after long walk in the Blackdown Hills.Great range of beers and ciders. Good size carpark suitable for motorhomes.

Excellent village pub, friendly and welcoming staff good food and beer, and dog friendly 👍🍻

Lovely roast and friendly staff. Big outdoor area out the back and a nice cosy country pub vibe with stone floors inside.

Friendly lovely pub with good food although desserts a bit pricey VW red&white campervan

Stopped overnight in my motorhome, very welcoming staff and a lovely pub with a beautiful garden. Plenty of beers and ciders available , I didn't eat but the menu looked good

Great pub, very friendly, love the monthly quiz such fun.

Superb experience, worth the detour off the M5/A303. Plentiful and delicious roast in a beautiful little country pub what more could you ask. Staff were friendly and attentive. Cheers!

Excellent roast, worth the detour off the A303 on route home from Devon. Huge portions, lovely staff and delicious

Since reopening, this place has become such a wonderful space. It's clean, cozy, the food is great, the beer garden is beautiful, and the staff are friendly! Such a glow up! And it's dog friendly:)

Cosy and friendly pub, dog and children friendly, great garden

A last minute decision for a stranger to the area but really worthwhile

We had the roast out in the beautiful beer garden. Really friendly service and we're more than welcoming to our dog. The Sunday roast was out of this world, we shared 1 roast between us and was plenty. Excellent quality food, one of the best roasts ever.

Great pub. Delicious burgers. Very welcoming barman. Highly recommend

Really nice. Food was great and certainly not small portions. Will be back again.

Wonderful Sunday lunch at the Lamb and Flag. Lamb was beautiful and the nut roast was excellent, for any veggie visitors. The chef is new, and he popped out to say hi and ask if everything was okay. Great vibe and you can bring your puppy dog along too!

Open again. Under new management. Always was a great pub, now with friendly staff and a good selection of local ciders and ales.

The staff welcome warms you up for a lovely time at a grand wee boozer with a great beer garden, good priced food and drinks and a congenial atmosphere thru and thru! Could spend a lot of time happily here. Will explore the area for scenic hikes before the next popping in. Recomendado!

Went for Sunday lunch with my girlfriend Was very impressed by the presentation of our meals and the atmosphere. Would recommend the lamb and flag for Sunday lunch or lunch/dinner during the week. 10/10

The pud had a lovely atmosphere and the barman was very welcoming and attentive throughout, we felt very well looked after. The iron steak was not to our liking but the service was excellent and the homemade dessert was amazing. We shall be back. Thank you.

Cracking Sunday roast, wasn't a single part I didn't enjoy. What more do you need?

Very welcoming and hospitable, a lovely atmosphere but food average. Good luck , some way to go.

Lovely little pub with excellent proper food and lovely attentive staff.

Lovely pub. We had a really nice meal which was also excellent value. Will definitely return

What a fantastic pub with great staff and lovely food, reasonably priced as well! Also very dog friendly too :) We enjoyed a lovely lunch here and would definitely recommend it.

Now reopened, needs more publicity!!

Food came out burnt. The chicken burger tasted like burnt toast and chips were overcooked. Couldn't believe a chef would send food out looking like that. Sent the food back and went somewhere else.

Great host, helpful chef. Lovely old style pub.

Very accommodating with my food intolerance, polite and friendly. Delicious food

Great Inn for walking on nearby Blackdown Hills. Great ales and food plus a skittle alley!

Lovely food, very dog friendly and great service by Libby. Thanks for a lovely lunch guys

Had a delicious lunch by the fire. The staff were very friendly, prices are reasonable. We will definitely be coming back. Probably the best sausage and mash I've had

Just about the worst meal I have ever had. Every thing a country pub should be this is not, plus a grumpy manager.

Great food & service. I had one of the best pies I have eaten, great crispy chips & the creme brulé was excellent. The only niggle: the coffee wasn't great (was it instant?) They have a huge beer garden too, so nice for summer days.

Lovely village pub with a cosy atmosphere and a nice big beer garden

Great place to visit only had a drink but the food looked fantastic will definitely go again.

The main evening menu had been cancelled leaving just the bar menu to choose from. Would have been nice if they had let us know before we arrived. Food over cooked and discounted off the bill. Not the best of evenings out. Apparently the pub is closing in two weeks but no excuse for poor food and restricted menu. 😞

Great food, friendly service, allows dogs with a good size garden. Recommend.

Pleasant staff. Reasonable menu. Not very disabled accessible stairs to toilet no aids in the toilets.

Fantastic country pub with a great beer garden! Food was spot on and the service was worth the 5* even though they were slammed for lunch during our visit.

We had burger, halloumi burger and steak pie. All very nice and large portions

Lovely pub, fun games, wonderful staff, didn't rate the food though

Service really good topped off with nice wine and some cracking food

Friendly, old fashioned pub! Dog friendly! Excellent service, well presented beers. It was our first visit but won't be our last!

This is a proper pub. Great food, good beer, lovely service. Nice log fire. Book in!

Friendly staff, great service and Lovely food.

Lovely Sunday roasts, table of 10 with 5 kids, staff where great, 5* food.