The Old Inn in South Somerset

Family travelled from various places to meet for Sunday Lunch today, 18th August, and I am so pleased we chose the Old Inn to meet at. We were made very welcome, including the family dog, in the 'snug'. What a lovely room for a get together without disturbing other diners. The roast dinners were cooked to perfection and the puds were to die for. The staff were attentive and courteous and this is definitely going to be our place to meet in the future. Please thank the staff and chefs for a fabulous afternoon.

Travelling onA303 and found this delightful pub, welcoming staff, excellent fresh food swiftly served. Would recommend the hot salmon salad. The art on display and for sale an added bonus. A hidden gem.

Had the Sunday lunch today . Food looked and tasted good, but could of been much hotter... Waitress never came to check back on us, so couldn't do anything about it. Non existent music, so everyone could hear each other's conversations

Jaya took our booking and was so friendly on the phone. When we arrived, she was just as friendly in person! The pub has a great atmosphere and we were served our drinks immediately. I had the runny Scotch egg which definitely lived up to expectations- the English mustard really a good compliment. We both enjoyed the rolled Lamb shoulder which came with fantastic gravy and was very tender. My wife finished with the crème brûlée (see photo). She is a crème brûlée aficionado and she said it was among the best she had tasted. I would have liked to eat it all a second time.

We stumbled on this place while driving home from Exeter and deciding to stop for dinner. What a wonderful decision. The owner was very welcoming and friendly, a great hostess. I think she and her husband had recently taken it over. The place has a great feel to it and the food, wow. The sea bass was wonderful but the ballotine of chicken was something else. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place and will definitely return when we’re down that way again and maybe secure another mini jug (an in joke)

We were Driving down from guildford to meet my mother-in -law's Cousin and her family who were driving up from Totnes and we chose The old Inn as a meeting place to have lunch and a chat and have to say we could not have chosen better,the service was excellent as was the food ,the young lady who severd us was lovely and was there if needed her but not overbearing,we must have been there 3 hours without being made to feel we had leave. A great afternoon.

My partner and I have been to this pub twice in the last 2 weeks as the food was just great! The front of house team were attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was lovely also. On our second visit we had their steak night deal (on a Wednesday) which was very reasonably priced and delicious! Will continue to eat here in the future.

We visited the Old Inn with friends on 'steak night' and all really enjoyed our delicious meals. The wine accompanying the food was perfect and we treated ourselves to the homemade desserts of sticky toffee pudding and apple cake. A first class experience with friendly staff in a warm and attractive country pub, just perfect.

Absolutely brilliant evening, food was amazing, there were 10 of us dining, all our food came out together! Exceptional service, and food! Definitely recommend!

The very best . Amazing food and an amazing team . Knowledgeable of all wines and so polite . Our meals , all different , were incredible and the presentation exemplary. We will be returning often and highly recommending to all our friends & family. Exceptional . Thank you

Fantastic! The old team are back and it is well run and the food delicious. Lovely place to sit and friendly staff. Cosy bar but also larger dining room and snug.

I had this place recommended to me by someone who lives locally, so I made a point to stop by there on of my trips down the A303. I'm very pleased to say I've found my new favourite pub! Came in on a very busy Sunday and was very warmly greeted by the gentleman working front of house. They've got an excellent range of drinks to fit all tastes, with good local options and some lovely wines. The food was perfection, brought out by very warm and considerate staff. If I could have every meal created by their chefs I would be the happiest person on earth! I'll have to make more trips down that way to try my way through their menu top to bottom (and probably a few more times after that!) They told me they're planning to do afternoon tea soon, so I'll make sure I book myself in for that as soon as possible too!

New people running this and it pains me to say as a local businessman it’s a shambles . I have it the benefit when I ordered sausage and chips and egg and was served with 6 chipolatas and overdone eggs covered in grease . The front of. House chap who is part owner need’s hospitality lessons as got to be one of the worse front of house I have had the pleasure of . Zero personality and I really wanted to help this business but I’m sorry but what I will say is try it I may be wrong but unless they change there hosting skills they are heading for a really tough road ahead as this is a disappointment

So our first time here, and learnt that it’s new owners only took over 4 weeks ago. My wife and I both opted for the cheese burgers. A simple option but one that can either be some well or be a total failure. Glad to report that these were very very good cheese burgers, Good quality burger cooked with a really good char resulting in a great burger Definitely recommend. We will also plan a return soon and try a Sunday lunch. Good beer and wine, service attentive and seating comfortable. In summary a good start for the new owners.

This is a lovely character pub in a very pretty village just off the A303. It also has accommodation. We went here for a meal as a group of friends, it was very busy and seemed popular with locals as well as other diners. We all enjoyed our main courses, the steaks were very nice and tasty. The puddings were also tasty. The food was well presented and came out tasty. The service at the front of house seemed a little chaotic and this could have been cause they were so busy, they were also pleasant. We would visit here again.

One of the best steaks I’ve had! The staff were outstanding and delivered a fast, attentive service. An excellent evening out with friends. Highly recommended and I hope to be back.

Too many pubs feel the need to overload a menu with 'jus', and 'foam', with mixed results. If you want that sort of thing, go to somewhere with a Michelin star. What The Old Inn does is proper pub classics - burgers made of different dead animals, scotch eggs, steak - done properly. I was there with my wife and son and we all had burgers, which the chef managed to cook so they were just beyond pink - ie, spot on. We'd also had moules and the aforementioned scotch egg as starters. All accompanied by a cracking couple of pints of Exmoor ale, and an excellent Rioja. To quote Arnie: "I'll be back"

This one night stay was flawless. The pod was lovely, the continental breakfast and coffee machine hit the spot, the pub is a real gem, the food was tremendous and no surprise to see the chef Phil has won awards. The service we got from Natasha was the best service we have had all year - welcoming and brilliant throughout. We would like to come back if we can, we enjoyed driving for 10 minutes then having a lovely countryside walk over pretty, hills fields and lanes.

Amazing experience - from the friendly, helpful staff to the amazing food, cannot recommend this place enough! We sat outside in the sunshine and enjoyed some of the best food we've ever eaten. The chicken supreme was full of flavour and the fish cakes were pretty much perfect.

Staying in cottage nearby, we booked a table in the bar as we had our two dogs with us. Food and service were both very good. Would recommend and would return. The restaurant looked very nice. Car park was quite small which might be an issue at busier times.

We were at a lot of a loss where to go and after some searching we took a lucky gamble on the veggie options at the Old Inn (this area seems to have very little in this respect for dinner). So so pleased with our meals, especially my burger. Just bloomin lovely. Was tempted to order another but the kids would have wanted more too and it was late! A top meal. A lovely surprise.

One of the best Sunday lunches ever! Absolutely delicious food and excellent service. Desserts to die for!

Would highly recommend this pub for a great, traditional Sunday Roast. Lovely environment, efficient friendly staff and really good value for money. The Lemon Posset dessert was delicious too.

We stumbled upon The Old Inn during a weekend's break in the area. We were wowed by the welcome and service we received, which was only bested by the phenomenal standard of food being served here. Everything we enjoyed during three courses was among some...

Visited the Old Inn during our weekend in the countryside from London. Absolutely amazing quality food and wine, better than I have ate in top London restaurants with fantastic service. The pub has 3 brand new pods outside and we are booking to go back...

We ate here for the first time with a group of friends, this pub has lovely character and nice eating space outside. The food was lovely, fresh and tasty and was reasonably priced. The scotch egg as a starter was lovely and was warm. The...

Myself and the girls were looking for a little spot to go for a meal as we do every fortnight, however we fancied something a little different, and my god we weren’t disappointed. The establishment was beautiful, upon arrival we were greeted by a lovely...

We went to the Old Inn in a group of 7 people. The staff were welcoming and the menu was great. The restaurant was in a beautiful old barn with lovely artwork around. We all ordered different meals and they were served beautifully. Maybe the...

We visited the Old Inn for dinner on the Saturday night of our weekend break. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was really good. We actually returned the next day for Sunday lunch. I had the roast pork which was excellent. The...

Staying locally on a break from Bath and found this little gem. I can highly recommend a visit. The Covid measures were excellent, the staff superb (including the chef who checked if we were happy) and the food. We felt very welcome and very safe....

I booked for ‘Sunday roast’ and when I had driven ten miles to get here they said they had ‘sold out’, the family and I were offered steaks!!! We were given a £20 voucher that I used in my wife’s birthday. The menu was small...

Just off the A303 in Holton this is a great place to stop for a bite to eat. Booked in advance for Covid. Nice fire going. The food was great with very big portions

We had lunch here in early September on our way home along the A303. It's easy to find and the food was excellent: fishcakes, lamb shank and chicken burger. Service was prompt and friendly. The pub has gone further than most to make itself covid...

We dropped in for lunch and found a wonderful pub with a really excellent menu and friendly service. Would highly recommend.

Wonderful dinner for two! Delicious steak, perfect onion rings, crunchy chips....plus a bottle of red wine. It was an unexpected treat as we travelled home to Devon. Recommended!!

Had lunch this week, sitting outside under gazebo. Service was good and friendly and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our lunch. The fish and chips was just delicious. I'll certainly be returning soonn

We have been to eat here many times on the burger night and it's always been good. Unfortunately tonight was not such. Considering I thought everyone had to book in this present climate, I would have thought there would have been enough staff on. Clearly...

We went for a valentines dinner. Absolutely beautiful food. The steak was extremely tender and cooked to perfection! The scotch egg is the best one I have ever tasted. We would definitely recommend this place.

What an amazing experience we had today. The service, food and ambiance was excellent. We will definitely come again and will recommend it to friends and family. Exceeded our expectations

Great local atmosphere and we were made to feel really welcome when we popped in on our weekend visit. The service was fantastic with friendly and happy staff working a bar and table service. Had a chin wag with some locals, the owner and the chef.Now, the runny scotch egg. Get yourselves to Holton, get into the Old Inn, order a pint and a scotch egg and then brace your taste buds for a treat. Best scotch egg yet. Thumbs up. Cheers.

We arrived to find that there was a wake in progress. Our table by the fire was reserved, but all very noisy. Excellent food - hot salmon salads and chicken caesar salad and a burger. The service could not have been better, with 70+ other people to deal with. Good to see the chef come out with the plates of food. We were all very impressed and will return again.

Was staying in an Airbnb nearby with my boyfriend and we visited for a drink and a bite to eat. We arrived on a Friday around 5.45pm and the pub was empty, but once we sat down for a drink more and more people began to arrive. The Thatchers cider was really good. Then we moved to the restaurant around 6.30pm which again was empty except for one large pre-booked table. We had the ham hock terrine and the whitebait to start, both were generous portions and really tasty. I had the truffle mac and cheese for main which was delicious and just the right amount of truffle, not overwhelming, perfect! My boyfriend had the (southern fried maybe?) chicken burger and again it was perfect. Highly recommend this place!

We visited back in September, lovely food but the waitresses and chefs should remember they can be heard. When we asked for some more gravy we could hear the rude response that came from the kitchen. Everyone has bad days though so we decided to just shrug it off. We visited again today, with most of us having a roast dinner. On each plate was three Brussel sprouts, three very small carrots and some red cabbage. The beef was medium rare but still a little tough. The turkey however was cooked well. The potatoes were lovely and of a generous size but most of it was of a ‘tepid’ temperature. Still edible though. The service, although very friendly was slacking. Lots of loud laugh and messing about from the kitchen area while we were waiting at least ten minutes for our plates to be cleared away. We told the waitress when she collected the dishes that the food was a little on the cooler side, of which she said she’d pass it on. When she came back with the coffees however she made the remark of bringing two at a time rather than all at once so they don’t get ‘cool’. You should take constructive criticism on the chin and work with it, not make comments about it. It’s a pretty little country pub but unfortunately just needs a senior role model to take charge and organise the younger waitresses. Please also remember comments you make can be heard from the kitchen!

Excellent Christmas lunch today very good indeed, the turkey just melted in the mouth. We’ll be back.

Evening meal with friends. First time here & cant believe we never tried here before. A lovely welcome from friendly efficient staff awaits you in this cosy pub/restaurant. We ate in the restaurant which has a varied and interesting menu. We had the honey roast parsnip & cumin soup which was absolutely delicious, and the whitebait was crispy & tasty. Followed by burger, cod & chips, and salmon. All dishes cooked to perfection and piping hot. I had the cod & triple cooked chips- a huge piece of fish with crisp to perfection batter and probably the best triple cooked chips I have ever had. Everyone else said their mains were spot on. The dessert menu looked very good, but we were so full up we couldn’t fit one in, so just had coffee/tea instead. When the bill came we were very pleasantly surprised as with drinks it came to under £100 for the 4 of us. Excellent value. This Inn has recently cleared the board at the BVM taste awards and I can fully see why. I just wish that we had come here sooner, but now we know how good it is we will be back. Best to book though as was very busy on the night we were in.

We ate here at the old innn last weekend, 4 of us had various choices and had 3 courses.We ate in the bar which was warm welconming and buzzing with chatter from the other visitors. There is a restuarant but we found the bar very cozy.The food was of a good standars and the staff were more than attentive.

Consistently good food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Burger night is great. Highly recommended

I came here for a birthday meal with friends. What a warm and friendly welcome in the charming bar. We stayed in front of the fire for a few drinks and a gossip before moving in to the restaurant. The staff were fabulous and couldn't do enough to help. My salmon was incredible and a new firm favourite. Others on the table had the steak, a hearty burger, the local sausages, even the children's food looked fantastic. The mains were so good we all had to try the desserts. Can't fault The Old Inn, fairly priced, wonderful service and amazing food. We will definitely be back.

Went here with my teenagers for a meal, atmosphere in the bar was really good. Friendly staff who couldn’t do enough for you and the food was excellent, my steak was cooked perfectly. Did read a few of the below comments before going and if all some have to complain about is cost of wine, then I have to say, the house wine was well priced and very good. Would defiantly recommend and will be going again.

We headed out to the Old Inn after a long absence and under new ownership. We were placed in the snug but felt it was far too cold and then we asked to move into then bar. The menu was standard and we ordered the burgers which were slightly over priced. The bar lacked atmosphere and for the price we wish we had gone on a burger night for value for money. Don’t think we will return for a while as the place wasn’t very inspiring.

Its not often you have to eat a meal in a restaurant in a duffel coat. My wife had to - the place was freezing. One small appliance that emitted as much heat as a politician's promise. The food, when it arrived was very good. But the service was so very slow. Nice people doing the serving, maybe not enough of them.

Was taken to the old inn for a meal for the first time on my birthday and was greeted by the pleasant friendly staff and shown to our table. The food was a little wait but it was sure worth the wait when it arrived, beautifully cooked by the resident chief.. highly recommended will be calling again.

Very nice pub, welcoming staff; however, felt that £10.50 (yes, really!) for a large (250ml) Chenin Blanc was excessive. Sadly, despite the friendly atmosphere, unlikely to return.

Under the new management the Old Inn is even better. There is a warm welcome from attentive staff. You know that the food will be good when the staff enjoy their job. The Old Inn is a hidden gem. It's the kind of place that you can either dress up or go casual and both fit the surroundings and the ambience. The food is innovative without being pretentious, well prepared and above tastes great. The menu is wide enough to satisfy all tastes. It's a popular local so booking is advised.

Nice friendly welcome by Staff, Pub now under new ownership, and it shows. Excellent Sunday lunch, the beef was slow cooked, and very tender. One person had Lamb, and also commented on its quality. Good selection of G & T, and nicely served, as was the Wine for our meal. Sweets really yummy. Left well pleased, will certainly visit again.

Excellent food and service, highly recommend this restaurant as a pit stop. Great food, immaculate restaurant and restroom. Thank you

This was our second visit and once again we were really impressed. From the moment you walk through the door you are made to feel welcome. Lovely setting - cosy bar with wood burner and an airy dining room with the table well laid out. The menu has something for everyone - highly recommend Scotch Egg starter, Ribeye Steak for main and Vanilla Cheesecake for dessert. Good selection of wine at reasonable prices, and despite what others think the alcohol free beer wasn't too bad either! We will definitely be back for more. Thanks.

Fantastic evening at the newly established Old Inn, great food, staff were brilliant & hilarious, really created a great atmosphere! Will definitely be back. & as below with the review stating the pub was cold, the pub was adequately warm this evening with the log fire lit. Definitely returning soon!

Had a lovely meal for my birthday at the Old Inn, it was on a weekday evening so it was very quiet with one other table. Food was delicious but unfortunately the room so very cold even so that I had to keep my jacket on!

The evening started off well. The newly decorated restaurant is lovely and the staff were friendly, the food we ordered was tasty but not very plentiful. Three arancini with no salad or bread isn’t a main, so we had to ask for bread (we got a slice of bread with no butter) and the streaks could have done with more than a mushroom to fill the men up.

My wife and I made a return visit to The Old Inn on Sunday lunchtime last week - living fairly local, we have visited on a number of occasions over the last few years when the pub/restaurant was at times, under different ownership. Some great - and some not so!

We decided to try here today for a family meal of 7 of us, WOW is all I can say. Our roast meals and puddings were absolutely superb and at very good prices too, plenty of drinks to choose from, everything for everybody , staff were absolutely fantastic , very happy, helpful and polite. All 7 of us will definitely be going back there again ASAP . Excellent service, Definitely 10/10

I have a lunch there with friends on Friday lunchtime, that’s my first time to the old Inn since new ownership, We like the menu, the price is reasonable, and we all like the sitting setting, not too close to next table , and we feel relax !

We found The Old Inn by accident but what a gem!!! The food was out of this world, full of flavour and reasonably priced. Those runny scotch eggs were something to write home about and don't even get me started on the Creme Brulee.

This is a real gem. The food was quite excellent with a service which was as professional as one could wish. Would definitely visit again.

The best Sunday lunch ever! Succulent beef cooked to perfection, roasties, veg, red cabbage, Yorkshire pud and very tasty gravy, all beautiful presented. Followed by a choice of puds to die for. All washed down with Thatchers Gold on tap. Highly recommend.

Last time we visited the Old Inn I nearly walked out, what a difference this time under new management. The place was heaving, inside and out and in the restaurant. Well supported by locals and those from further afield. The food was sublime, in my humble opinion it needs a star or a rosette, if this is read by any restaurant awards critics please come here and try it.

My husband and I went today for lunch for our 36th wedding anniversary and what a lovely way to celebrate. Lovely service from Alice and Phil and really delicious food - every course was excellent - beautifully presented as well. . We were made very welcome and we will definitely be going back! Thank you,

Another visit here, previous visits have been very disappointed. A change of hand and now seems a bustling and thriving village pub, a warm welcome and now some atmosphere. Will now look forward to my next visit and to sample the now excellent food (so I'm told by friends).

We visited for a lunch with friends from Hampshire. Sausages,Steak and Fish main meals all left nothing but the cutlery and plates. Similar with the puds of mini doughnuts, brownies and brûlée. A most enjoyable lunchtime, we’ll be back.

A superb warm welcome and great oldie woldie atmosphere greeted us. Great menu for all tastes with quality to die for at a very sensible price. You can tell the head chef is award winning as the quality of the experience was top notch. Can't wait to visit again

I found The Old Inn to most welcoming and the food to be of the highest standard.The outside seating was very good as was the parkin

We had absolutely delicious burgers here. They have a special burger night on Thursdays so we took advantage of the offer. Three lovely meaty ones and a veggie one. The bean burger was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere in the pub very friendly and cheerful.

We came here years and years ago and have only just returned. That should tell you enough about our experience back then. What a difference. Friendly service, dogs welcome, decent cider and drinks selection and great food. We had simple salads outside on a sunny evening, bit of an ad-hoc drop in and couldn't be happier.

We’d heard that there were new owners and advised to give it a go. So pleased we did, there something on the menu to grab everyone, we selected starters of runny scotch egg and mains of burgers with fries & coleslaw we were delighted with delicious flavours and good portions.

We attended the Gin club evening, it was a great social event, with great food and lovely people. We will definitely be back- Thank you!

5 star for all the above We had roasts and steak Followed by great puddings All was great thankuou will be back

Have been in on a number of occasions and it's a typical old english gem of a pub serving great food with friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

We were staying next door so popped in and had an excellent meal. Not over expensive for the quality of food we received. I had a lovely 8oz burger and chips whilst my wife enjoyed locally sourced pork sausages, red cabbage and mash. Beer was also well kept.

Living locally we had been meaning to come here for weeks.

We often eat out in local pubs, so we were very happy we came across the Old Inn this evening. 5 mins from home, the best pub food we’ve eaten in Somerset, and very affordable too. They have all the pub classics, alongside more adventurous dishes. A cosy village pub, with a great selection of drinks and super friendly staff. We definitely plan to become regulars here, please don’t change a thing!!!

New owners at this village inn who really care about their food, their customers and their reputation.

Friendly and attentive service, food very much enjoyed by all in our party of 10. Relaxed atmosphere with no rushing to get us finished and out. Thanks very much.

Great traditional pub with a real gastro food element and a good selection of specials. Friendly staff and certainly worth a visit!

Well the menu was not very family friendly but they managed to alter it to suit us all. Great food . Great service . Very friendly. Warm and cosy while the weather was awful outside. Enjoyed it not our first visit and won’t be our last . Thank you for your patience with the grandchildren ..

Had a sandwich lunch here as part of our road trip to Cornwall. The food was excellent, well presented and the staff friendly and attentive. Slightly off the beaten track but well worth a visit.

We had a lovely meal which was well presented and very tasty. All very reasonably priced. The young staff enthusiastic. We had mushrooms on toast and scotch egg for starter, steak and duck for mains with sticky toffee pudding (bit more sauce next time please)

Called in for lunch on Tuesday 16th October 2018. Was greeted in the bar by a friendly landlady - a very good start.

We had a last minute planned team meal at the Old Inn. They were really accommodating and fitted 10 of us in.

Thought we’d try this as we visit many local restaurants. Really excellent decision - from starters to mains and puddings as well as wine. They’ve just opened a new restaurant section -nicely designed. Will definitely return !

We had supper there last week - my first visit since the new management. What a lovely surprise! We had mussels which were excellent, made even better by being able to chat to the chef. The welcome and service all put this pub back where it used to be as one of the best in the area

Can I make it clear that this is in HOLTON Wincanton Somerset, not Holt.

Had a family meal, the food & service was very good, very relaxed atmosphere. Lovely country location.

What a great find the old inn was,with a very friendly welcome from the landlord.on a weeks holiday from Essex we wanted to find some nice little country pubs for eating out & we saved the best till last.we both ordered the sausage,mash & red onion gravy which was an absolute delight to be followed by sticky toffee pudding with ice cream & a lovely caramel sauce.thank you for a quality meal & the friendly manor which we both thoughrully enjoyed.would not hesitate to return if ever in the area again.

I've been to the old inn a couple of times for a drink whilst passing by. Today I stopped for a lunchtime meal. The food was gorgeous and the service excellent. I would recommend this charming inn to anyone who is looking for a really good meal and service to match

My partner and I have been to The Old Inn 3 times in the last month. On the first occasion I booked via Facebook Messenger and got an instant reply. The other 2 times we have just popped in and asked for a table. The pub is cosy, warm and comfortable. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. The locals are cheery, friendly and welcoming - no deathly awkward silences here when newcomers walk through the front door. The food is extremely good with plenty of tasty menu choices. Very good local scrumpy cider and well-kept beers.

Stayed next door to the Old Inn and popped in for supper with the dogs and were met by the friendly people ever

We went here for lunch whilst in the area visiting friends. The venison pie was lovely!! Friendly atmosphere with good service. The lady serving was friendly. I would recommend a visit for a meal.

Warm welcome and couldnt fault the service, but meal a little disappointing, perhaps the menu is too large for the number of people who eat there. Layout of bar a bit regimented.

I have not had a meal at The Old Inn, Holton for many years, but when an old school friend come to visit from Guernsey we chose the Old Inn for Saturday evening 24 Feb 2018 as this was the last place where we had a meal together, about 15 years ago. What a nice evening! We sat by the warm fire and both had slow cooked lamb shank with creamed potato and mange tout (not soggy, correctly with a bite left in them) and mint sauce. Having the previous day booked the table for between 7:30 and 8pm we realised we would rather eat earlier and arrived at ten to seven when the female chef cheerily agreed that earlier would not be a problem and our food (slowly cooked that afternoon) was produced at 7:10pm. The regulars, many of whom who had been coming here for well over 10 years, and the new staff, generated a friendly atmosphere and made us thoroughly welcome.