The Lion at Pennard in Mendip

Had dinner in the restaurant. Fabulous food and good service

A fantastic find Great food Great staff Great room Great service It’s not cheap but if you want top of the range it costs money to keep it this way. Well done The lion, spot on

Lovely place and great food! The Staropramen isn’t bad either! 😉

Brilliant village pub, fabulous food and beer. Amazing host!

Great place stayed for Pilton Party just up the road. Lovely staff great Room. And breaky. See u again soon The Lion

We had dinner at the lion. We love this place. Staff were really friendly and accommodating and food was very tasty. I would recommend.

Very friendly and welcoming staff

Amazing food, great staff and a beautiful pub in a lovely location that’s easily accessible. Dog friendly too, making it perfect. Well worth a visit

Beautifully furnished pub in a lovely location. Staff were very accommodating getting our group a table for lunch even though we hadn't booked in advance. Had a few drinks beforehand in the very scenic front garden area - great selection of beer and cider on tap all at a reasonable price. Food was also great; good value options that were definitely a mark up in quality than a lot of typical pub chains. Will hopefully be back!

Excellent country pub less than 400 yds from the AirBNB. Who could ask for more. Excellent eggs for breakfast served by pleasant helpful staff. PERFICK

I know this hotel facilities very good.do YOU have any vacancy please inform me.i want to work here.

We ate here two days running whilst staying in Glastonbury. We had the Cod and the Sea Bass, both were well cooked and portions were large. Desserts were very good but we found the portions too large so had to reluctantly leave some. Good value for money.

Great food and service. Good menu and drinks selection. The food is always consistently good. Local beers on offer which is a bonus.

Definitely off of our list for lunch. Oil was dripping from the fish and chips, chips did not taste like freshly cooked, could have been cooked previously and reheated. Puddings crossly over priced, and small portions. COVID has a lot to answer for as it has made the hospitality traders very greedy. And expecting customers to pay 10 percent service charge is rude,if I get good service I will tip, but not be told what to tip

Fabulous meal at lunchtime will go again.Highly recommend the ploughman's.Lovely calm atmosphere.

Another great lunch with friends, good service and location

Excellent Sunday dinner and great service

Absolutely superb staff, service and food. Five stars all the way for this amazing place. No need to put anything else as you just can’t fault it, restaurant or accommodation. Thank you.

I'm really suprised to see the reviews regarding bad service - the service, I thought, was the best part of our visit (that's not to say other elements were not also good). The staff were warm, welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Top class service! The place itself is quirky and rustic - very pretty space and nice and clean. Great atmosphere. The food was good - but I'd say not exceptional. I had a sandwich (advacado and something) - which was OK, but lacked a little in flavour but with way too much spice. OK- super picky one - the bread was lovely, but margarine was used instead of butter. Butter makes a massive difference! Others in the group had cooked meals and all enjoyed them - they looked lovely! Overall, we had a great time and look forward to returning again.

Great pub with good beer and great food. Dog friendly too. Staff ultra friendly Would recommend to all

Friendly welcome, nice size comfortable, clean bedrooms. Breakfast was superb, the best granola I have ever had followed by avocado on toast (full English available). Would definitely go back

Mixed reviews between our party of 7 for the food, varying between average and awful. Over cooked lamb and no sharp knives to cut over cooked lamb. Service was fine, 2 waitresses were pleasant and friendly, however, one waitress (possibly manager) was rude and sarcastic when we asked to move tables and when one member of the party pointed out her portion was much smaller than others eating the same meal. Very disappointed.

This is my 4th visit to the Lion in West Pennard and still not disappointed. Took friends who like me enjoyed the Sunday lunch and dessert. Served by the most courteous of waiters, polite, attentive and helpful. Makes such a difference to the whole experience. Looking forward already to my 5th visit.

Beautiful pub and lovely service - unfortunately the roast potatoes were underdone - hard and not at all fluffy on the inside on all of our plates so havent awarded 5 stars. It was a very busy sunday and so they may have been struggling to meet demand. Everything else was delicious.

Excellent food & decor. The best cheese & onion toasted sandwich I've ever had!!

An exceptionally warm reception to a lovely old character filled building. On arrival we were met with the warmest of welcomes and what became one of our favourite stays to date. Character rooms with great facilities and warm staff! Excellent ♥️ Really well done.

We had sunday lunch here on easter sunday and the roast may have been one of the best ive had. Great variety of sides, all cooked perfectly. Lamb was tender and delicious. Manager/landlord was very friendly and helpful. I think the waitresses were a bit annoyed with us for us being a bit late (due to no parking spaces in their car park) and because our dogs are quite big and got in the way sometimes. Other than that, it was a lovely pub and i will definitely come back.

An excellent meal, well served by cheerful, confident staff. Cannot rate rooms as not staying.

Booked for dinner this evening but sadly under whelmed by the food. Had the roast pork belly which was tasteless and if my husband hadn't had a steak knife I wouldn't have been able to cut through the leek. Triple cooked chips were sad and not crispy. On the positive note lovely building and friendly staff.

Lovely historic pub! We loved the character and the decor and all the original features. The food and service was excellent! It’s lovely to receive such welcoming service. We really enjoyed our time. Many thanks!

Excellent friendly lunch time service We ordered and enjoyed the baked cod ...followed by the super rhubarb cheese cake dessert. We can highly recommend the food at The Lion. Thank you Tom 😊 for being so pleasant and efficient.

A bit pricier than the average but to be fair the food was very good; the roast beef was above average quality. Delicious pudding too, not too sweet & full of flavour. Gorgeous interior. The outside seating area is a bit of a wasted space, get a garden designer on it as it could be delightful. And in a beautiful part of our country- not too far from Shapwick Heath which is one of the best walking spots I've ever been to

Stayed for two nights with four friends. Great time, a very warm welcome on arrival, comfortable, warm, beautifully clean rooms. We ate in the restaurant both nights, varied menu so “something for everyone “ (the hake was exceptional) Plentiful breakfast and staff more than happy to serve variations on the set menu. Thank you Barrie and your staff

Such amazing staff there. So attentive and brilliant with the kids and my wife’s guide dog. Not overbearing, just really welcoming, and couldn’t do enough for us.

Food bloody good nice atmosphere dogs very welcome Guinea fowl very good thanks for good English food

Not far from the Glastonbury Festival entrance on the main road. Dog friendly and a vast menu choice and fantastic sandwiches too. I had haddock and triple cooked chips and just right. Not much crack on the crackling on the belly pork though. The server was very friendly and helpful and disappointed that we never ordered a dessert, l fancied one but out of 4 people l was the odd one out!

This original pub is so characterful. The menu is very impressive. Three of us had fish and chips and I had a starter. I got to taste both the chips and fish and I was very impressed. The mushy peas were very nice although not usually my favourite. My dish was beautifully presented and was delicious. It was the smoked salmon rillette. It was all served quickly from a lovely man who was friendly and upbeat. Looking to stay overnight soon. We all had a sweet. Three had salted caramel cheesecake, I had the mocha pannacota. I ate it before I could take a photo, sorry. It was soooo delicious

Absolutely delicious Sunday roast. First visit to The Lion, very warm welcome on arrival which I find goes along way to the overall experience. Service was perfect all the way through the meal. Had the Beef Sirloin roast which came with an excellent selection of vegetables. If you are offered the cauliflower cheese, make sure you say yes. You will not be disappointed. Not being a desert fan I went with the cheeseboard option which came with 5 different cheeses and enough crackers to enjoy them all.

Surprise visit for my 60th birthday meal.Excellent food and service.

Another wonderful meal at The Lion. Excellent food in a beautiful setting, with great service and a lovely atmosphere.

Exceptional food, gorgeous staff and a beautiful venue! Would highly recommend ♥️

Sunday lunch there was a lot of food on the plate. Very nice desserts best part

Excellent pub for Sunday roast. Lovely friendly staff, really warm and cosy interior and absolutely delicious food. Couldn't fault it. Highly recommended

Incredible food at a great price in lovely surroundings.

Our Christmas lunch at The Lion exuded festive charm, thanks to a beautifully decorated setting and a warm welcome from the staff. Acknowledging the dedication of the team working on Christmas Day added an appreciative touch. Despite it being a set menu, the dishes only reached an average standard. While we understood and valued the effort put forth by the staff during the holiday, the culinary aspect left us expecting more. Overall, a mixed experience where the festive ambiance and hospitality stood out more than the culinary offerings.

We went for Sunday roast & was not disappointed. Such a cute pub with welcoming atmosphere.

Staying in a local Air BnB. Staff were delightful from the start. Very friendly and helpful. Lovely towards my toddler. Food was delicious! Highly recommend the mackerel starter and the cabbage main. Was lovely from start to finish. Would return if ever in the area again. Thankyou!

Decor nice and friendly staff. Menu was varied and tempted us to book a table. However, the food was very disappointing. I didn’t want to complain at the time S I was with guests but my food was expensive and not worth the money. I had the roast turkey lunch. The turkey was obviously not carved from a turkey but resembled school dinners with three thin, watery slides - all identical in size. There was half a carrot, a teaspoon of red cabbage, three sprouts, three pale and tasteless roast potatoes, a ‘slice’ of tasteless stuffing and watery tasteless gravy. The chipsta sausage was wrapped in undercooked fatty bacon and sausage pale and undercooked. All in all - not good. My friends were not that impressed with their food either. We won’t be going back. This pub has the potential to be really good but a new chef is needed! Sorry but this is honest feedback.

Wonderful food at reasonable prices. I was part of a large party and we all felt we were served well and everyone cleared their plates! The belly of pork (pictured) was scrumptious and others who had the turkey, the coley and the burger all commented on how delicious their meals were. A brilliant gem of a pub.

Lovely meal from the specials board, dogs welcome, open fires

Love, love, love, The Lion!! Driven past on a daily basis for years and never stopped. Well, where do I start. A lovely hello when we walked in, not the customery 'have you booked'. Fire lit, beautiful furnishings, and even better smells from the kitchen. We hadn't booked, but this wasn't an issue. A lovely table for four. We were after a quick and easy lunch as we were off to visit Shepton Mallet prison. Bowls of soup, cheese, and pickle toasties sarnies and a couple of bowls of chips. Sarnies were banging. Possibly the best I have ever had, soup was hot and really tasty, and the chips were big and fat. Honestly, everything was perfect, and I can't fault a thing. I highly recommend a visit to The Lion. I will be back. We will be back. Just fab. Well done!!

One of the best beefs cuts I have had in a long time food was amazing and dessert where just as good

We had a lovely Sunday dinner at The Lion, it had a really lovely, relaxed and warming atmosphere, the staff were super friendly and the food was amazing. We'll definitely visit again!

I had supper here with a friend, and we were both delighted. The service was friendly, the menu was short and interesting and the food was utterly satisfying. Thank you.

The best burger for lunch ever!!!

Most excellent stay, very welcoming, staff friendly and helpful. Food fabulous, enormous breakfast! Room clean and comfortable, everything you need except for your toothbrush 😉 highly recommended.

Brilliant! Fantastic service and equally fantastic food. Really cool place, the front of house staff, the Chef and kitchen team are a real credit to the Lion. 10/10

Our recent stay at the Lion at Pennard Hotel was a truly delightful experience. The warm and inviting atmosphere made our break feel exceptionally cozy. The standout moment of our stay was undoubtedly the breakfast. It was simply fantastic. The menu offered a wide variety of delicious options, and the quality of the ingredients shone through in every dish. Whether you prefer a hearty English breakfast or a lighter choice, the Lion at Pennard Hotel has something to please every palate. The attentive and friendly staff made our stay even more enjoyable, ensuring that all our needs were met. The well-appointed rooms provided a comfortable and relaxing retreat after our days of exploration. In conclusion, we can't recommend the Lion at Pennard Hotel enough. If you're looking for a cozy break with a fantastic breakfast, this is the place to be. We can't wait to return in the future!

Very good gastro pub. Not cheap but not extortionate. Food was good, good selection of ales and friendly staff. Parking can be an issue

We have just returned from a few days in Somerset and looking for somewhere to eat nearby we chose the Lion and were not disappointed with our decision so much so that we returned later in the week for a birthday dinner. Food was delicious with some originality which made a change from the traditional pub food menu’s. On both occasions the special’s menu offered very attractive options included sea bream and lamb shank. Desert favourite was the chocolate deluxe. If you are in the West Pennard area the Lion is definitely worth a visit and the fact that it was dog friendly is even better if you have a furry friend!

Absolutely fabulous meal in such a comfortable quaint country pub, all the staff are amazing and so efficient and friendly. I cannot recommend the Lion more highly. Great food Great atmosphere Great service Great choice of ales Just Great Great Great 👍 Thank you to all concerned you are doing a marvelous job 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Lovely old pub with helpful sraff

Great spot! Consistently good food with a creative menu that also has all the standard d’avoir ôté pub fair but with an excellent chef’s execution. Lovely staff, warm, cozy environment. Glad to be a regular while in the area.

Went here for a Sunday lunch and the food and service were excellent

The food here is fantasic, best I've ever seen at reasonable prices for the quality, hats off to the chef

Visited for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed. The food was delicious. I recommend booking your table in advance.

Une cadre chaleureux et spacieux pour une cuisine inventive et savoureuse. Personnel acceuillant. Une envie de repasser dans le coin pour le restaurant.

Very nice pub/restaurant, great service good food very attentive, had a little issue wit dinner rectified immediately, the meal was tasty and original menu helped make the evening enjoyable.

Great location for visiting Glastonbury and surrounding area. Room was very comfortable and had nice touches like high quality bath and body products by Bramley andgood quality tea and coffee in the room. The room was away from the main pub and was nice and quiet with a little noise from passing traffic, but this is to be expected near yo a busy road. The breakfast was outstanding with local farm fare and an excellent choice of hot dishes. I enjoyed wild mushrooms with spinach and pecorino cheese. Delicious!

Visited The Lion very last minute and what a fabulous find! Lovely welcoming staff, beautiful room and topped of with an incredible meal! We also have a large dog who was made to feel just as welcome in this truly dog friendly place. If you are passing stop for food…if you can stay! You won’t be disappointed

Booked in for lunch to celebrate a family gathering. The menu was first class and delicious! The service was very good checking that we were all happy - one of my family uses a wheelchair and the team made sure we were all seated comfortably without any fuss; the team also gave us time to enjoy the food - we were certainly enjoying the food! 😊 - whilst ensuring we were not left waiting. I would thoroughly recommend The Lion for their menu, service and hospitality

Lovely pub with good food and sofas

An excellent find. The food was super. Service was excellent and made even better by Abbey, who was very friendly and easy to chat with and knowledgeable about the menu. Dog friendly. Will definitely return. Thank you.

Great Ham Egg & Chips at lunch time.

Absolutely wonderful. Accessible rooms amazing, food wonderful and staff extremely good.

Nice bistro pub and the food was ok

Everything was just perfect. Atmosphere, service and food were all fantastic. Menu had something for everyone. Barry is the perfect host and all of his team were very welcoming. Thoroughly recommend and we will definitely be back during our next visit from Scotland

Just had Sunday lunch here and it was delicious! The beef just melted in you mouth and the crumble made you crumble. It is also very dog friendly. I would highly recommend.

We will go back - what a great place! Last minute overnight stay with our 2 large dogs at The Lion while our children were at a sports event in Glastonbury. All the staff were very warm, welcoming and smiley; food could not be faulted - dinner was even better than hoped, especially the new starters of baba ghanoush and a broth; breakfast (see photo) was a delight. Constant impression that things had been thought through e.g. jam jars of greek yoghurt and coulis at breakfast to go with an excellent fruit salad. Room was beautifully presented. Well done to the entire team. P.S. Big gravel car park to rear with some grass verge made it easy to feed dogs outside and give them somewhere to do their thing

Lovely building, fantastic beer garden, good, beers, wines and cocktails

Have driven past here on a number of occasions but never felt the urge to stop in. At a loose end for lunch and just stopped in, but so glad we did. The building has a number of different areas that will accommodate everyone’s preferences. The staff are super welcoming and accommodated two extremely hot dogs in almost unbearable temperatures. We ate from the lunch menu which had a number of delicious options. In the end we opted for mussels and chips x 3 which were absolutely amazing. The staff are super attentive and the food and environment are really good. Stop by if you are in the area and hopefully have an equally as enjoyable experience.

Nice evening meal. Good menu selection.

The only plus about eating here was being able to take our dog. Despite telling the waitress that I intensely dislike spiced food, my expensive rib eye steak had hot peppers pounded into it, and there was something very hot on the plate. Very disappointing that excellent quality ingredients might as well have been curried!! Not everyone likes spice, some of us like to be able to taste our food!

Popped in for lunch... food was more than reasonable if a little over priced but I suspect that that's due to lack of local competition

Great Sunday lunch best I have had in a long time

Called in for lunch with my teen & toddler & had a really fab lunch. My 15 year old (who can be fussy) said that his steak sandwich was the best thing that he had eaten 😊👌. The frankfurter was also very good as were the fries. We were served by a really friendly young waiter who couldn't have been any more friendly or helpful. We’ll definitely return.

Buona cena ! Abbiamo soggiornato in questo piccolo albergo e abbiamo deciso di cenare qui . È stata una ottima scelta perché abbiamo cenato molto bene ed il locale è molto accogliente. Consigliato!

Called in for quick family dinner, greeted by really lovely friendly staff from host to bar. Food was Excellant, BBQ offering for live music night. The boys loved the food as did we, and the atmosphere, great evening

Fantastic menu and excellent service as always!

Really wonderful , well run bar and restaurant in my (now) favourite part of the country. The cider battered haddock got a big thumbs up from the inlaws, and the nduja wrapped in lamb was amazing. Look forward to coming back here next year! Also the local cider on offer was brilliant, especially the moon cider from the farm just up the road.

Barry and Kelly are an absolute dream to work with. They helped organise a celebration of life for my daughter, we discussed what we wanted and left it to them, and they did not disappoint. The afternoon was perfect and they set the correct tone for the day, nothing was too much trouble and the food was so good, a really high standard and plenty to go round with more to spare. I would thoroughly recommend celebrating any special event at the Lion.

Just had a brilliant one night stay here to celebrate our anniversary. Tom was very welcoming and informative as he showed us to our room. The room and en suite were just beautiful with the most amazing huge bed. We ate in the restaurant that night and the food was just superb and we are quite fussy about food. Breakfast was lovely with good quality food and coffee. There is nothing they could have done better and the staff were working so hard and efficiently. So well done to you all and keep doing what you are doing! Di Mcvey

Excellent B&B. Centrally located for visit to Somerset. Room was lovely with bath and shower and beamed walls. Friendly staff and at a great price. We stayed in room 10 and were very happy. I believe some rooms are interconnecting and you can hear people...

I would stay here again, top notch service and food, location is a bit out of the town but didn't affect us. I liked the fact that the food was locally sourced and recycling and eco friendly is a great theme. Rooms were super clean and welcoming, would be better if beds had mattress topper and extra pillows etc

Had a superb Sunday roast meal here. Generous helping of meat and eight or nine different vegetables plus of course a yorkshire pudding. Everything tasted great and all six of us were well and truly sated by the end. Service was quick and friendly and overall ambience was warm and comfortable. Highly recommended.

Called in for lunch and the whole experience was pleasant and enjoyable. The x4 of us all had a main course and a dessert with some drinks. The food was good the desserts were fantastic and the service was efficient and friendly. Would we go...

Fantastic food and great service

Wow! What a find. A great gastro pub but full of charm and without snobbery. Fantastic value. Would recommend without hesitation. Dog friendly too.

Excellent spotless and comfortable small twin bedroom with large wet room. Staff friendly and helpful. The bar is spacious, and the food exceptionally good, including for vegans, at both breakfast and dinner. I would certainly return here.

Nous sommes arrivés tard (après la fermeture de la cuisine du pub) et le patron nous a très chaleureusement accueillis et préparé une assiette de fromages. Jolie décoration pour ce pub à l’ambiance chaleureuse. La chambre était très confortable, la salle de bain spacieuse et le petit déjeuner Full English breakfast délicieux. Cette étape a été une très bonne surprise. On reviendra