Based on 929 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 929 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 53 in 423 in Sedgemoor
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Nice selection of classic pub food and drinks.
Josiah Tirado-Bailey . 2024-11-18
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Great pub, my favourite pub in our area even though it's not my local. It has a lovely location (the parking can be a bit problematic, but if you walk there, it's golden). It's always pretty busy, so do book (particularly on a Sunday). It's full of lovely, friendly people, lots of walkers and cyclists, and friendly dogs! Very fast service, and mostly very knowledgeable (I think there was someone on their first shift, so it's forgiveable she wasn't sure). It's quite noisy but not as much as you think because the tables are nicely spaced out - it's a little bit of a warren but I'm a nice way! Quite cozy. We went on a Sunday and the nut roast was a popular vegan option, and there were gluten free options as well I believe. There's also a small menu that isn't roasts on a Sunday so options for everyone. The roasts come with lots of nicely cooked and varied vegetables - the best bit! Lovely pub, really the only one I'd go to in this area if it were up to me!
E Tristram . 2024-11-18
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Currently visiting the area and called in after reading so many positive reviews. Extremely good food and well kept real ales. A really lovely pub, ambiance and friendly, professional staff. Will look forward to visiting again. 😋👍🏻
Paul H . 2024-11-16
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Loved the food. Clean presentable facilities.
Peter Howes . 2024-11-12
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It was Deborah Kaye's review that brought me to the New Inn for a solo Sunday roast, and I can say is it's all true, I'm just polishing it off and the flavours are exquisite!! The cauli cheese is off the scale, amazing melted cheddar layer, works so well with the beef & horseradish.... and the red cabbage too, just perfect, I'll definitely be back.
ceri fielding . 2024-11-10
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Great pub. Friendly staff. Great food. Huge choice.
Peter Robinson . 2024-10-31
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The New Inn managed to fit us in at 24hrs notice for Sunday lunch. Quite tricky as we were a table of 8. The setting is lovely and only just off the Strawberry Line which was perfect as we were cycling though. Sunday lunch was lovely, tender meat, perfect sized portions with lots of sides. Kids and adults all equally satisfied. Will definitely recommend and return soon.
Paul Goddard . 2024-10-13
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100% the best roast dinner around. The staff are so friendly and hospitable. A real eye for detail and the food is such high quality! I would definitely recommend any one passing the area to visit. We regularly visit and have always had a fantastic experience! Great parking and children’s play area!
Bethany McQuistin . 2024-10-13
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Brilliant . Staff friendly always, great atmosphere , food great for everyone however pork chop qiute dry and overcooked but still Love it here X
Beverley McIntyre-Smith . 2024-10-05
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Was a bit reluctant as we were looking at an old menu online so when we got there it wasn't on the menu what we wanted, so we ordered something else ans omg it was lovely we both enjoyed our meals and would definitely go back.
Jennie Deacon . 2024-10-05
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Had Sunday lunch here whilst on holiday in the area, the staff are really lovely and the food was amazing and even when I had a problem with my oat milk for my coffee they sorted it out swiftly. Highly recommended 🙂
kirstie cooper . 2024-10-01
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Proper pub with large specials board above fireplace, plus extensive main menu. Went for basic sausage and mash but quality sausage, veg perfectly cooked and banging onion gravy. Open all day for food so good to get in early evening as car ark is quite small
Stuart McCulloch . 2024-09-28
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It's a very nice country pub with a lovely beer garden. I can't comment on the food as I was just a passing by and needed a pint. The staff are very friendly and from what I understand is that the bar gets very busy from 16.30 in the afternoons when the locals start coming in.
darren vaughan . 2024-09-28
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Staying nearby and was recommended this pub..excellent food..excellent service..pub has a warm feel to it when you walk in..dog friendly which was a bonus.
Mike Mattinson . 2024-09-25
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Great food at a good price with excellent service. A good selection on the menu and of beers at the bar. Particularly nice when you drop in on a place just on the off chance.
Dave B . 2024-09-21
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Absolute gem of a place that we stumbled upon almost by accident. We were there early (4.45ish) so we're able to get a table without having booked. The menu is excellent and the specials all sounded delicious. Our party had the lamb and mint burger, Tuna with risotto and fish & chips and all meals were really tasty and beautifully presented. We are not local but would definitely make a point of going for food again when anywhere near.
Julie Butcher . 2024-09-19
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Lovely. Saw good reviews for here so thought we’d give it a try and so glad we did. Lovely, tasty, homemade, hearty food for the adults and the little ones. Really nice, friendly atmosphere, made to feel really welcome.
Kirsty Jackson . 2024-09-12
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Really nice meal not the cheapest but quality
Brian Whomes . 2024-09-08
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Absolutely incredible food. Really good sized portions. Tasted amazing. Arrived quickly. We were so impressed by everything. The lady serving us (short hair) was super nice and friendly, and gave us such a warm welcome. Beautiful views and a playground for the kids. We'll definitely be back. Thank you x
Alison Vowles . 2024-08-27
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Delicious food. Lovely beer garden. Lovely staff.
Douggie White . 2024-08-22
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Fantastic meal, great portions, good price. Staff where friendly. If you're looking for somewhere to eat roundabout cheddar then I can highly recommend the New Inn. Absolutely fantastic food, especially the fish and chips and the chicken supreme. Stuffed and very happy. (Especially if you're staying at cheddar Woods spa and resort as it is only 5 minutes up the road)
Stu Worth . 2024-08-20
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First time we've been here, very happy with food, and prices, service and surroundings. Sat in garden, lovely view. Play area for children too, and not tucked away. Slightly noisy from the busy main road, but not noticed after a short while! Recommended
Russell Phillips . 2024-08-11
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Just popped over there to have a big ol' meal for the family at lunchtime - 50th birthday for m' aunt. Everybody's dinners looked amazing and it was thumbs up all round! I had a late breakfast so had the baked camembert from the specials menu - it was either that or I was going to go for the focacia starter with the soup. The menu made that sound a lot nicer than my basic explanation! Other option for me was to go for the soup with some seasoned fries and piece of mature cheddar. Cheddar of course being... just down the road! I trust and hope it was local, hey! So uhh, yeah another great looking dish that caught my eye and my cousins, was a mint lamb burger with haloumi, c'orr it looked bloody great. My bread with the camembert was baked and super fresh! Very good bread indeed. Could've done with more butter, but still - great dish! The prices are a little steep for my student butt, but the food goes to show for that - big time! The atmosphere is surely nice enough and I was engulfed in the nostalgia of seeing the play park with its iconic tree face play thing, and the swing set. The kiddies seemed entertained! So uhhm, yeah - highly recommend - nice owner, nice bar lady, waitress took photos for the family with a smile on her face, waiter seemed a little pressured or something - ended up knocking some bits over and the pickle that fell behind me had me made a joke of. No it didn't come out me pants, uncle! Hehe hehe. Nah it was great there, and I can't wait to go back!
Anonymous clock . 2024-08-03
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Great pub, great staff and great views, highly recommended.
Nic Pegg . 2024-07-29
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Food brilliant. Lunch time lady an absolute angel nothing is to much
Wayne Langley . 2024-07-17
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Bloomin Marvellous. Defo coming back. Best Pub food I’ve had in ages. Delicious.
Lee Pragg . 2024-07-10
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My daughter ordered a starter as a main with chips & onion rings, but they got it wrong, brought it out by itself, so she had to eat that, then the chips & onion rings came out with mine & my grandson's mains
Margart Eaton . 2024-07-05
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The food was lovely but one of the staff members who served us at the til was very rude and had such a miserable face, she was talking to me like I was stupid. You would have thought we would have had more respect after spending over £100. Won’t be going there again how disappointing.
Samantha Wring . 2024-07-01
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We loved the New Inn, the food and service was excellent. Although parking seemed to be limited.
Mervyn Coombes . 2024-06-25
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The food & service was excellent, the best we’ve had in a long time. Dan’s a superb chef
Paulene Reeves . 2024-06-19
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My favorite pub in this area.Great lunch, top real ale. Spotlessly clean.
Trevor Perks . 2024-06-19
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Lovely pints of ale and cider. Very dog friendly. Lots of room in the garden for children and dogs. Best pub chips ever.
Samantha Lewis . 2024-06-01
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Really lovely find! Fantastic gastro pub type food with a warm welcome. Specials board out of this world. Should get those chefs on masterchef! Top quality food
Jane Westhead . 2024-05-29
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Fantastic Sunday roast will definitely be going back.
Sandra Channell . 2024-05-19
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Liver and bacon excellent well worth trying
Mark Davies . 2024-05-17
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Came in to the new inn at cross last night for food it was absolutely stunning the chef very clearly knows what he is doing I could not fault a single part of our experience all the staff where extremely friendly and happy to see us I could not recommend the new inn more we will definitely be returning very soon
Dan Coulson . 2024-05-16
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Fantastic little pub. Happily catered for us during a last minute trip through the area after arriving via Bristol Airport. despite the kitchen closing, they took time to find some space and time to order. Great food and really friendly staff. This will become our go-to place next time we go away.
Mike Jeffery . 2024-05-15
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Been eating here for years - one of the few consistently reliable pubs around. Very good choice on food & real ale front - what's not to like !
Chris C . 2024-05-13
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I have visited this pub regularly over the last couple of years and always had excellent food but I have never had the Sunday lunch before until today and my goodness it was the best roast I have ever eaten out! The portion sizes were perfect, golden crisp roast potatoes (which is key for my roast dinner experience) succulent meat. Everything just really got your taste buds going. We were lucky enough to be able to enjoy our roast in the outdoor seating area as the sun was shining and it was lovely. Highly recommend the new inn.
Deborah Kaye . 2024-04-14
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We had preordered food and arrived as a group of 22. Fast food service, good beer and all enjoyed the visit. The Ox cheek, kidney and pancetta pie was really tasty. We will be back.....
Andrew Short . 2024-04-04
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Absolutely fantastic staff landlord the best I've ever had he's been in that pub 20 years 10 out of ten food fantastic
Alan Evans . 2024-04-01
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Need to update the website with booking information.
David Wilson . 2024-03-28
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Lovely pub, very impressed by the Sunday roasts which were high quality and with great portions. Unusually good.
Rowley Sims . 2024-03-11
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Title: Exquisite Sunday Roast Experience at The New Inn Cross Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently had the pleasure of indulging in a delightful Sunday roast at The New Inn Cross, and I must say it was a truly exceptional experience from start to finish. From the warm and inviting ambiance of the pub to the mouthwatering dishes served, every aspect of my visit exceeded my expectations. The roast itself was a culinary masterpiece - the perfectly cooked meats were succulent and flavorful, accompanied by a generous selection of seasonal vegetables that were cooked to perfection. The crispy roast potatoes and fluffy Yorkshire pudding were the cherry on top of this delectable meal. What truly stood out to me was the impeccable service provided by the staff. They were attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of perfect. The cozy atmosphere of the pub added to the overall charm of the meal, making it a truly memorable Sunday afternoon. I highly recommend The New Inn Cross for anyone looking to enjoy a traditional Sunday roast in a welcoming and cozy setting. Whether you're a local looking for a new favorite spot or a visitor passing through, this pub is a must-visit for food enthusiasts and casual diners alike. I cannot wait to return for another unforgettable dining experience.
Mark Price . 2024-03-03
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Went here last night, and I was very impressed. The chef and the team certainly know how to cook . Interesting menu with high-quality produce . Very nice ales as well. Highly recommended.
Philip Bertenshaw . 2024-03-02
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We stayed locally to the New Inn. The atmosphere was great on our visit . We ate there both nights as the food was great on the first visit . The second we had the roast, it was unbelievable the best we have had in any pub. Very highly recommend! A good choice of ales and other drinks . Will definitely go back when in the area .
Peter Hewitt . 2024-02-29
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The food is stunning, quality ingredients very generous portions and every dish I would have again 👌. Can't wait to go back.
lewis Dainton . 2024-02-24
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Hi, we went to this restraunt on a Sunday and was expecting a nice roast dinner. We went around 5pm and HAD RAN OUT. This was really upsetting for us. We then ordered some drinks and they had no glasses that were washed so the bar tender had to go wash some up. I then received my drink and it was bassically half full. I personally think that it is very expensive for what it was. My burger was 15 quid and has to wait 30minutes for it. It was a medium burger with around 6 chips. I’m not being a Karen I’m just being honest. I don’t think I will be returning
Joseph Degennaro . 2024-02-04
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Very friendly staff and very good food
Christine Hartley . 2024-01-06
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Stunning food. Friendly staff. Will definitely return.
Gavin Riley . 2023-12-29
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Great place. A template for how a pub should be run.
Seb Carruthers . 2023-12-22
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The New Inn at Cross is another locally visited pub. There is a good range of drinks to choose from and it is also popular with walkers stopping off along the West Mendip Way. The food here is average to be honest. I've eaten here a few times and I'm never disappointed, but not wowed either. Its value for money though. Kid friendly play area is available putside.
Weekend Wildness . 2023-12-11
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Great food. Stilton Sauce is to die for! Self-service for food\drink - no problem just stating. Gardens great, overlooking Cheddar hills
Ashley Martin . 2023-11-29
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The food is very reliable, service good too.
Adam Cole . 2023-11-20
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Friendly, cosy ,lovely food n beers
Allan Mcclellan . 2023-11-14
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Tasty food, but some of it felt a little overpriced
Robert C . 2023-11-12
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Popped into this pub as I was staying up the road in a near by hotel. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious too - would definitely recommend and would come back ☺️ had a really nice feel to the place and made me feel welcome as a solo traveller
Shannen Bannister . 2023-11-05
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A mix of locals at the bar/seating area, and tourists dining. Probably best to book ahead, since seating is limited and there are not too many independent restaurants in the locale. Parking is opposite the Inn, with on road parking available. A little tight, but okay. Food portions are large, so value is good. Everything was tasty too. Vegetarian options were limited. The menu is available online.
Geoff Battle . 2023-10-24
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Been twice had great time both visits and food was lovely 😋😃
Neil Boxley . 2023-10-15
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Great people great food and we'll priced
Paul Otoole . 2023-10-09
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Great Sunday lunch. The staff were fantastic and the food was very good. Will definitely come again!
Chris Greatorex . 2023-10-01
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Bangin little pub with fantastic food amazing views and really nice staff and walking distance from me stay away...........defo worth ago...... At least you gotta have ago on their chips there fantastic 👌
Norman Bates aka Thebeardedpsycho . 2023-09-19
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The New Inn, in Cross, is a fantastic example of Ye Olde English Pub - quintessentially charming and choke full of historic character. Strategically located just off the A38, the New Inn stands as yet another quaint jewel on the string of beautiful hills known as the Mendips - one of Somerset's many Areas of Natural Beauty (AoB). On this occasion, a gloriously sunny day, my daughter and I stopped by for some lunch. We were greeted warmly and personably by staff. We hadn't made a reservation, regardless, we were accommodated at a lovely bay windowed table. The menu, updated weekly, was an eclectic mix of meals all made with locally sourced ingredients. Our mains, lasagne and a revelationary vegetarian curry, were stellar. Our dessert, a very posh bread pudding was, in a word, sublime. We retired, with a couple of pints, to the rear garden and enjoyed the sites, the suds, and the sun. So, whether you're on route somewhere or you've chosen the Mendips as your destination, The New Inn is a great watering hole. With paths up into the hills and along the famous Strawberry Line, you're not short of things to do. Kids? They will love the play area out back. Just remember to book ahead, it can get busy on the weekends. If you haven't booked, don't let that put you off, head on over - they will gladly do their best to accommodate you. Here's hoping you enjoy your next outing there. Let me know when you do. 😊🤞👍👌
Clay Johnson . 2023-09-18
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Lovely place for all the family. A big playground helps a lot especially if you have young kids. Food was delicious and very generous portions. I will definitely come back!!!
Roksolana Kohaykevych . 2023-09-15
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Had lunch at the New Inn today. Lovely welcome, quick service and the food was delicious. We had the chicken breast wrapped in bacon which was really good and I followed it with the chocolate brownie. Yummy!
John Mash . 2023-09-14
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Lovely food, very welcoming, and dog friendly too.
Kaylee Dickinson . 2023-09-10
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Staying locally and recommend here. Lots of choice for specials. Reasonable prices. Went back to try more but had staffing issues and was reservations only.
kevin tracey . 2023-09-08
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Always a good pub meal and the outside area is great in the summer
Sophie Bennett . 2023-09-02
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Me and my partner had lunch here lovely little place to eat great food, excellent service, friendly staff, really cosy too I would like to see more healthy options and vegan friendly on the menu, I would recommend this place and definitely come back here
Jackie Renshaw . 2023-08-30
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I've been eating here here for years food is always really good
Kane Jones . 2023-08-28
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Great selection of ales, and friendly service, the food was really good.
Nigel Clark . 2023-08-28
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Excellent food with a great environment around the pub. Amazing view from their garden.
Nelson Olivares Cruzatt . 2023-08-27
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Nice beer garden with children's play area. Good food. There is a nice dog walk just by the pub up a hill towards King's wood
Lynne Bateman . 2023-08-26
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Lovely pub food, little play area for the kids and nice helpful staff.
Sam Cory . 2023-08-23
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Big, spacious and family friendly. Very accommodating as we hadn't booked and they found a table. Bug beer garden and a children's play area with amazing views. Can't wait to go again.
Joanne Boxley . 2023-08-16
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We visited The New Inn on the 10th August 2023 and we thought it was AMAZING!
tiffany clegg . 2023-08-14
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Superb food - ridiculously good! With service to match. You'd be crazy not to eat here.
Muffhelm (Muffhelm) . 2023-08-08
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Have eaten here a couple of times with the family, excellent service with very friendly staff. Food has always been tasty, fresh and the portions are very generous.
Ben Goldstraw . 2023-08-08
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Fantastic roast. Great price and value for money. Staff freindly and attentive. Very impressed .
Chez Rieper . 2023-08-06
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Really good food a little on the pricey side but you get what you pay for.
Lee Harrigan-Green . 2023-08-03
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Excellent food with an ever changing specials menu.
Thomas Church . 2023-08-01
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Would have been 5 stars for food if they hadn't just sold out of my husband's choice! Good beer and wine, friendly staff. Some different main courses to the normal options.
Sue Hewitt . 2023-07-26
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Had a lovely meal here which was last minute on a Sunday. Alot of places around had already closed and had stopped serving food. Food was great and place was very welcoming and friendly! Lots of veg and vegan options
Holly Holstead . 2023-07-17
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Food was again excellent though we hadn't booked the lady behind the bar told us to take a seat 🪑 and have a drink 🍻 after about 20 minutes she came over to us and very politely said I have a table upstairs for you and again she didn't disappoint us, excellent food and great service
Stephen Hodge . 2023-07-14
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Nice pub with decent home cooked food
Vince Hall . 2023-07-14
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Food is excellent freindy bar staff..
racoonsgowild 21 . 2023-07-12
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A friendly welcome, decent food at a reasonable price in a nice atmosphere.
James Newton . 2023-07-08
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Brilliant little place excellent food and great Value for money, really warm and welcoming staff and they made sure we had a great experience, The only thing that spoiled our experience was towards the end of our meal a family with very loud kids running around the dining area came in but this was out of the staff's control. But we very much enjoyed ourselves and would recommend to anyone thinking of stopping by :)
Joshua Fiddler . 2023-07-06
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Nice pub at Cross. Lovely food and great seats overlooking valley.
Declan Hayden . 2023-07-01
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What a lovely surprise, simply a wonderful country pub, the hostess was so welcoming and genuine, we both had hake and chips, which was a delight, crispy batter to die for and the home made chips were perfect. highly recommend
stuart bernard . 2023-06-30
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The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly and efficient
Jackie Hawkesby . 2023-06-21
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Great pub to stop off at en route to Devon. Very good lunch menu with lots of choice. Speedy and tasty
Sonal Henderson . 2023-06-15
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Lovely country pub, with friendly staff, nice beer garden with lovely views (sun trap!) and top notch food! The kids (4 & 6yrs) loved the outside play area, it’s worth noting that they are quite a few steps up to the garden and it is quite steep on the grass play area. The food was lovely, freshly cooked and so tasty. Highly recommend the chicken breast with bacon, chive mash and Boursin cheesy sauce! The chips were also super tasty and were a bit like roast potato chips (stole some of the kids 😂). The car park isn’t very big but we managed to get parked ok on the road a little bit further down in the village. We will definitely visit again.
Nikki Kent-Smith . 2023-06-03
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Not a local , but we had a very good steak , veggie curry and a chilli jacket potato. Service was very good friendly staff, if passing through on holidays or local would definitely recommend it
Andrew Beehoo . 2023-05-31
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I enjoyed the service and the view outside is good, staffs are very nice
John ukhueleigbe . 2023-05-30
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Hearty pub food beautifully presented yes, sourced locally. Otter ales on tap. Be sure to book ahead. Beware main road outside a bit hectic if with young children.
Sandy Man . 2023-05-19
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Lovely fresh cooked food very nice service
Sally Sugg . 2023-05-18
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Nice staff but wasn't particularly impressed with the food - burger tasted quite cheap despite being expensive, and had no side garnish or anything so felt quite dry. Chips were nice enough though. Garden is right by a main road so not exactly relaxing but probably good for kids with good play facilities. Personally I would have prefered the white hart but the kitchen was closed.
hambobet . 2023-05-17
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Great Stop after the walk around crooks Hill, I got a ploughman's lunch which was excellent! Was lucky the weather was good so we sat outside but the inside looked very cosy as well!
Ian Duthie . 2023-05-13
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Heard good comments so gave a go. Had to sit upstairs which was quite soleless. Food good especially chips! Just hope kitchens cleaner than other parts....
Jeremy Britton . 2023-05-13
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First this is great place, difficult to find but they let themselves down here and there. My food was mostly cold, someone eating with me had cold food too but their plate was thermonuclear! The chef can cook & I guess they had an off day.
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Couple of 50 year olds feeling late to the party finding this gem. We all have our favourites for a Sunday carvery, of which we have visited ours time and again amongst others for years. We’d heard of ‘The kitchen’ at quantock lakes for some time and managed to get round to booking a table this week. How pleased we are with our new Favourite. After easily parking in the well maintained grounds and car park we made our way across to the reception where after the shortest wait we were greeted enthusiastically by a member of the team and shown to our lovely table. Being our first visit the process of service was clearly explained and our drinks order was taken almost immediately and drinks served promptly. We waited a short time to be invited up to the carvery station. Wow just wow, a homely atmosphere was felt as we waited in the very short queue, our eyes focusing on the three succulent meat choices being generously carved for the diners in front of us. We had at this point decided between the pair of us that neither of us could manage the huge offering of all three meats of the large plate we had just seen handed out and decided that the standard dish was on its own going to be a challenge and opted for this. We each asked for two meats ‘pork and turkey’ both feeling guilty neglecting what could only be described as ‘the best looking cooked to perfection sirloin of beef’ we had ever seen. Moving on to veg on offer the choice excelled our expectations. I firstly wasn’t expecting to be presented with a choice of help yourself deconstructed pigs in blankets which I eagerly added to my already generous helping of meat offerings. Next I moved onto a creamy and piping hot cauliflower cheese. Taking a small amount as I’m already considering how I am going to not only fit on my plate but also manage to eat my way through the tasty looking red cabbage, broccoli, peas, beans, chunky carrots, beautiful roasted potatoes, stuffing, and golden brown crispy looking Yorkshire pudding. We added lashings of just the right consistency dark and warm gravy and made our way back to our seats. We had already taken note of the cute and personal condiment pots on our table consisting within the trio of apple sauce, horseradish sauce and cranberry sauce and thought the way this was presented was a lovely personal touch. Condiments served we were both very quiet tucking into our generous amazingly tasty carvery. After a few minutes of processing the fact that everything I was eating was so tasty and moist and cooked to my exact liking I stopped just long enough to ask my wife if this was just me who was experiencing the very best carvery meal I had ever had or (as I was hoping) would she agree? My wife instantly agreed that this was the best we have ever had and also agreed that the service and attention to detail was second to none that we have experienced before. Worth a mention that they were full the whole time we were there and have things organised extremely well to accommodate this. We did notice a sign outside to inform customers that they were fully booked so couldn’t accept walk-ins today which we agree is fair enough when you are this busy.