The Podymore Inn in South Somerset

Venue wasVERY cold. No heating at all. No lights in disabled toilet. Very limited menu

We were a group of 7, the food was very fresh and tasty and lovely portion sizes. It came out in good time. The children's menu didn't list a Sunday lunch, but when asked they were more than happy to put one together. We would definitely revisit this pub

We were two families with small children meeting for Sunday lunch and get together. The Inn was fairly quiet. We all had a lovely, tasty meal cooked very well. Especially delicious roasts, good selection of fresh vegetables. Surroundings and staff member very pleasant. Nice garden with small play area for children. We felt everything was good value for money. Very satisfied.

Tried to visit twice mid march and it was closed

Had a lovely mother day lunch Thankyou

Went to try out their Sunday breakfast. Really good quality food, more than I could eat really, in very comfortable surroundings. Very welcoming with great service & easy access just off the A303.

Initially booked for the Pie & Pint night but when we got there the kitchen was being refurbished at short notice! We chose from what was available & we were really pleased with our food, the manager was lovely & gave us a voucher to go back for the Pie night which made our experience even better. Such a nice friendly pub.

We stopped here one lunchtime on our way to Torquay. Warm friendly service. Nice burger. Homemade slaw was really good. Lasagne was also good. Dog friendly.

the food was excellent, but poor service, only one person serving the bar, one person serving food, felt very sorry for the staff, all the tables were full, but not enough staff

Food was really lovely. However, not enough staff. You cannot run a restaurant with one person taking orders, clearing away, running the bar area, taking payment etc. the atmosphere was weird, people were getting cross having to wait so long. Increase staff numbers then it would be great and I would go again. Until then, I won’t be back. If there is a staffing issue, don’t book so many people in. This isn’t the first time, I have been before a few weeks ago, but very few people in the restaurant so it wasn’t so noticeable.

We celebrated my Dads 90th and my Dad and step mums 40th wedding anniversary. I’d pre-booked on messenger and made the booking and all of my requests were accommodated , the guests were all elderly so we parked easily by the door, we were greeted quickly, I was able to decorate the table for my guests. The food was amazing, the service impeccable and it was a very special day, thank you all so much. This is only the second visit , the first visit was 5yrs ago as we come from Oxfordshire and my family from Cornwall and we were staying locally. Beautiful day had by everyone, thank you xx

Delighted again. We met here again at our central point between Oxford and Cornwall. The hake fish was wonderful, we also tried the pork, fish and chips and ham egg and chips and they were excellent. Excellent service. Fab prices. Defo worth a visit if you like good quality food.

Had pork belly here, it was simply simply lovely. The service and music ware top. Definitely top restaurant to stop after a visit to the Fleet Air museum. Well done guys.

Good food & staff very helpful 5*

Went here for valentines evening and WOW WOW WOW! The food was amazing. Fresh, well cooked and beautifully presented. Scallops specifically were to die for. The table decorations was lovely and not too much. The two girls working were extremely professional and very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. The cocktails were a brilliant addition and a nice touch. I can see a lot of detail went into the preparation for the evening to make it a relaxing one. We will be recommending to everyone we know. Keep up the great work Podymore.

Not even sure where to start. Went with friends for the ‘all you can eat’ curry tonight. £15 including a pint, great value! What an absolute disaster. Next to no one in the pub, which is a worrying sign. We got to pick our table and help ourselves to the food. Two choices of rice, plain and pilau. An onion bhaji tray, and three curries; beef madras, chicken korma and veg curry, with poppadums and two dips. The curries were both the WORST curries I’ve ever had. Not even at a restaurant, just anywhere. I’ve ruined a curry at home and it’s still been ten times better. Chicken was overcooked, which is fine, but the sauce was watery, same for the beef madras. It’s like the chef has never had an actual curry. Horrific. The poppadums were swimming in oil, but were somehow the only edible thing there. I tried mixing the mango chutney dip with the curry to make it slightly tasty, but it didn’t work. I genuinely can’t stress how awful this meal was. I’m still in shock. They are new owners I believe, but it’s literally inedible. From the drink selection , they were out of two choices, which is poor. No one came to ask for more drinks or ask if the food is ok, so we had our meals and left to go to a local pub. I didn’t want to give them any more money, it was that bad. They won’t be open for long, which is normally be sad about, but on this occasion I don’t feel bad at all. Maybe the normal menu is ok, but if you can’t make a semi decent korma, I can’t see them being able to do gammon and chips etc. save your money and go elsewhere. Still disgusted…

Not a great place. Food very bland, staff not very welcoming. So many other issues I could go on.

Myself and 2 work colleagues came for the eat as much as you can curry night. Considering the price (£15 including a pint) we really couldn't fault it. So much choice, and so tasty. Keep up the great work, we look forward to coming again.

We were on a long journey down the A303 and needed a break. Lovely welcoming place to stop and it was dog friendly too. Service was great and the food was good pub grub.

Some of the best food n service in a long time. Small country village place. Highly recommend. Great service and food.

We had a village meal here last week, 24 of us. The food was delicious. Mel & Sue did a great job serving us all without delay. Plenty veg & extra gravy for the roast beef. A large choice of desserts, all looked amazing. The chocolate mousse torte was delicious. Thank you for a lovely evening.

The perfect place for a village social. Food was amazing. All fresh home made produce. Beef was perfect. Deserts were all delicious. Cheeseboard superb. Service was excellent.

Stunning little pub, staff could not do enough for us. We were a party of 10 adults & one child, the staff went above & beyond to extend tables & even help with a birthday cake to round off our long overdue family meet up! Food was so good & home cooked, great menu choice available. Will definitely be returning. Well done all at the Podymore Inn.

Una bella sorpresa...un posto perso in mezzo campagna...tutto fatto in casa . Persone molto accogliente.

Good food, nice beers and good atmosphere ! So pity they will leave from this place from Monday 23th of October. Last night will be at 21st.

Used to be a fantastic little gastro pub. In fact I used to book the nearby Travelodge every year just to visit this place. I come to the Bath and West Show for 4 days every year. Unfortunately the pub changed hands a year ago and is now a run of the mill place! Went twice but my 2nd visit only confirmed this. Such as shame as it used to be truly great. It's now just so so

Very friendly cosy good food for similar price to Burger King half mile away.!!!

Went on the of chance for lunch. Lovely pub just of the A303 great lunchtime meal and friendly staff.

Many menu items unavailable today. Quite expensive with low quality ingredients . Pleasant place and fairly busy

The Podymore Inn was the perfect village pub a half mile down the local road from the Travelodge where we stayed. The family run Podymore Inn, providing excellent home prepared meals, great real ales along with the other popular drink selections. Friendly landlord who appears to do everything along with one little helper. Dog friendly. Overall lovely experience.

I took a group of 11 Morgan cars for a Sunday lunch, 22 people, and everyone was very pleased with everything. The landlord even went to the trouble of conning off the front of the pub for the cars. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was very enjoyable. I thoroughly recommend the Podymore Inn and thank you. I have no connection with the Pub.

Fantastic homemade Beef and Ale pie with plenty of potatoes and vegetables. My family also enjoyed Beef Lasagne with salad & garlic bread. The Specials had Creamy Mushroom chicken was delicious too. We enjoyed mini desserts and ice creams as couldn’t miss out! Nice atmosphere! We enjoyed the round table. Thank you to the staff for a lovely visit!

Lovely pub, warm friendly staff. Both had the steak pie (local beef, with ale/Stilton) , amazing, never had a pie full of only meat with no potatoes to pad it out! Don't normally take photos but this was beautiful and delicious and deserves a review of it's own!!

We've been coming here every 3 months or so, for about 30 years. Its a halfway point to meet family and friends. The food has always been excellent, the interior is looking better than ever and I have written several glowing reviews. However our last visit was very disappointing. One of our party ordered eggs and chips (the menu item was ham, egg and chips). What arrived had ham stuck to the bottom of the eggs, clearly they had realised the ham wasnt ordered and had removed it. As a vegetarian this is just not acceptable. And then when checking the bill, we had been charged for the ham, egg and chips! Another persons sandwich was very dry and anothers salad limp and soggy.

First ever visit here. The staff were very friendly. The service was excellent and the Steak and Stilton pie was to die for and home made to boot.

Lovely staff serving well cooked and beautifully presented food. I had a small ham, egg and chips. The ham was thickly sliced, egg was nicely fried with golden fluffy chips. Husband had a ham and cheese sandwich on wholegrain bread. Served with plenty of salad garnish and corn chips. A side portion of cheesy chips completed the meal. Again golden fluffy chips loaded with cheese. Would happily call in again when passing.

We had our Christmas lunch here and were very impressed. The food was great value, piping hot, tasty and plentiful. The staff were so friendly, helpful and accommodating. A great venue for a party, I would highly recommend. Thank you very much to Brian, Lucy...

We had two excellent evening meals here during our weekend stay. The menu is good, the servings very generous and the food excellent. The atmosphere is very cosy and friendly with nothing too much trouble. We love the decor too. We wish we lived nearer!!

Stopped off for a break from Cornwall to Kent. Just off A303. Very friendly staff and excellent, freshly cooked food. Yum! We had Chicken & Leek Pie and a Chicken Tikka Masala between us. Both super tasty and excellent value. Will definitely use again on...

Stopped for a quick drink and a bite to eat. Friendly staff but unfortunately the food was very average. We had a Hunter Chicken which was not prepared as you would expect and a Cheese & Ham ploughman’s which came with no pickle as they...

Another delicious meal at The Podymore Inn! The food is always brilliant and very varied. I am Coeliac and therefore have a strict gluten-free diet, and I am spoilt for choice here. The menu is very clearly marked, and the dessert menu is really the...

I do so just love trip advisor, did a quick map search looking for a place for what was a wonderful romantic dinner I knew nothing of the area but TA Delivered The pubs is superb, good real ale, excellent service, great staff and a...

I highly recommend the Podymore Inn: Six of us walked in on a Wednesday, having googled somewhere nearby for lunch. The staff were welcoming and helpful, making up a table for six quickly, despite being quite busy. The pub is really nice inside, with good...

Popped in for lunch on our way home from Cornwall, 10 minutes before the kitchen shut. Absolutely no problem ordering a meal, which arrived quickly.

Great food, helpful & friendly service. The baby was asleep and we didn’t want to get her out of the car so they allowed us to order our food and came to let us know it was ready. The home made pies were delicious… steak...

Haven't eaten at the Podymore a few times, and never had a problem, but was a little disappointed with the Sunday Lunch. Beef was tough, gammon and pork were fine, but disappointed with the vegetables, and very surprised that there weren't any peas! Staff were...

Stopped by for a Sunday lunch with some friends as we were in the area, and it did not disappoint! Delicious meat and the Yorkshire puddings and gravy were yummy. Lovely portion size, will be back if in the area again!

Nice pub dinner. My salmon dish was a bit dry

An ideal stopping-off place, midway between London and Cornwall. We stopped there on the way down to Cornwall and on the way back. The menu is extensive - ranging from sandwiches to full meals. There is a nice garden at the back. Service is quick...

Gorgeous Sunday lunch. Great service

We booked for lunch on a Saturday. Menu extensive and brilliant for a coeliac disease sufferer. Everything marked with allergens which makes going out for lunch a pleasure. My hubby had the steak and Stilton pie which he said was the best ever. Service was...

Ashleigh excellent service very attentive she is a happy go with the flow sort of girl thank you I will return

Called in at lunchtime with a friend. Wow !!, what a find, a lovely village pub serving excellent food. A very pleasant experience thanks to Ashleigh (our waitress) who was very friendly and efficient, .

Proper Pie!! Cracking beef and ale pie. Nice veg and plenty of gravy. Ashley is lovely, too. Thoroughly recommended!

Great gluten free options. Lovely and cosy inside. Super friendly staff.

Lunchtime menu quite expensive, had soup which wasn't the best I've had

We enjoyed excellent service from a friendly courteous waitress - wide range of choice on the menu - delicious food served promptly - couldn't have asked for more. Many thanks we will be back

Everything was just Excellent defo will be back again

Fabulous find! Superb pub food, great ales and fair prices. Simply dressed and stylish country Inn. Lovely evening.

Terrible food, will definitely not go back, Overcooked vegetables, dry crusty pie and a tasteless treacle pudding. Expensive for what you get. The waitress was lovely and very friendly.

Great food Great staff, good value for money, not the cheapest you can find but portions are large and wonderful.

Called in on Tuesday night having not booked. Welcome was great, service and food were excellent. A great stop off point if you are going down the A303

Always have a good meal here and the waitress is always so friendly

A great, warm country pub with a cracking atmosphere. Serves really good beers. I would recommend it.

Lovely friendly sevice and a nice place to go for a light bite and a carch up with the girls.

Just had Sunday lunch here - Beef & stilton pie - delicious. Served by a charming young lady. Very enjoyable all round.

Needed a quick pub lunch in route to Salisbury and this place was perfect. Food was good but service with a smile was wonderful, the lady serving us was so helpful and friendly. Quick and cheap lunch!

Random stop for lunch rather than the usual diner’s on the main route’s. We were so glad we did as we had a fabulous meal, welcoming staff, lovely place and even dog friendly. Highly recommend.

Traveling across the country and came across this pub we ordered the beef Sunday roast very tasty and good value for money

Excellent food and service. Friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend as one of the best eateries in the area.

Dog friendly!! Very excepting of our daft 6 month old pup!! Food was great and a friendly service

My wife and I have made coming here a regular thing, with the great food and selection of offer being a huge draw for us. The staff are also very understanding about allergies which is handy for the wife and her intolerances. We look forward to returning, again. Well worth the drive from Yeovil.

Was looking for lunch on a long journey to Cornwall and came upon this delightful pub. They had Butcombe bitter behind the bar, very nice.We had the beef & ale pie and the beef burger, both splendid.The pie was the best pub pie I have had in a long long time.The waitress was lovely, friendly and helpful.

What a gem , hard to find these days , first of all the food was perfect 10/10 , secondly the Inn was lovely and warm , clean and lovely decorated 10/10 , thirdly the landlady and waitress were very polite , and friendly and very helpful 10/10 . I paid our bill and re-booked for two weeks time , now looking forward to eating out there again. Many thanks Kevin & Val (Yeovil )

Great country pub. Good honest pub food with a touch of the gourmet about it. Proper, tasty homemade pies with more filling than pastry. Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Well worth a visit.

Amazing beef and stilton pie, never seen such a meaty dish. Would recommend

Great. Food and staff were superb.

Visited twice recently, great homemade pies and sweets, good service, nice pint of Butcombe. Will be back

Having tried another pub serving food in the area and been turned away we landed in the Podymore inn car park. Rang from the car park to check if they had availability and told to come straight in. Such a friendly welcome. Husband and wife team, wife front of house, husband cooking in the kitchen. Food arrived quickly, well presented, hot and plenty of it! Had gammon, pineapple chips and peas, plus a homemade steak pie with mash and veg. Reasonably priced. We will be back.

Although initially advised over the phone when booking a table it was not necessary we turned up to find that they had had an expected number of people turn up. However, the two girls who were waiting at tables and serving behind the bar were extremely helpful and to be honest the wait was acceptable. Excellent menu and both our meals (beef and ale pie and roasted vegetarian tart ) were very good and excellent value. Would certainly re-visit when in the area again.

Very welcoming staff, good menu at reasonable prices.All meals were homemade and well presented.The best and tastiest lasagne I have ever had!Staff were friendly and attentive Very comfortable surroundings and a very pleasant place to eat.Spotlessly clean toilets - a good sign that they care about the whole customer experience.Would definitely recommend.

Six of us enjoyed all the meals served, lovely home cooked food with great service will certainly be booking again.

Great pub food just what we needed from having a long drive Veggie lasagne was great. Lady behind bar (did not catch her name but bright hair) a lovely woman and very welcoming. Thank you for making us so welcome we will be back if ever in the area

Managed to accommodate our party of 9 at short notice. Made welcome. Good food and excellent service. Children enjoyed their sausage and chips. Lovely meal

The Podimore Inn managed to accommodate my party of 13 at relatively short notice for Sunday lunch. Despite being very busy the service was excellent, food and drinks arrived in a decent time and tasted great.

Sadly this was not great. Spur of the moment decision to pop in for food. Very little atmosphere and was so cold I kept my coat on. Our table was sticky which is never a good start and one of chairs was wobbly. Ordered the curry special which was unfortunately very bland with chicken so tough it was hard to cut, rice was well overdone and not very pleasant. Would have been better off with a supermarket ready meal to be honest. Such a shame as staff were nice and it is ideally situated. Come on Podymore, sort your menu, give everything a good clean, light a fire and put some music on.

Lovely traditional pub, family run, family and dog friendly. Good quality pub food, reasonably priced. Perfect for a stop to the west country, just off the A303. We'll be back 👍

Food was superb tasted homemade and service was excellent. Lots of outdoor space and dog friendly inside. 1 minute from A303 great for when travelling up to London.

This was our second visit in 2 years. The food was absolutely superb, the venison steak from the blackboard menu just melted in my mouth, and we also had the steak pie, ham egg and chips and sirloin steak and all were excellent with good portions. The service was excellent and by the time we left most tables were occupied which says a lot. Would recommend it to anyone, but suggest you book in advance so as not to be disappointed.

Lovely place to eat and fantastic range of gluten free foods and wonderful homemade puddings.

Lovely pub. Great value lunch. Gets busy at best to book!

We had a superb meal on Monday, could not fault anything, thanks to Brian and the team, we will definitely be back soon!

Great food for a decent price. Lovely environment and great service. Will definitely be going back.

Very easy to get to from the A303. Food was delicious and reasonably priced with good selection. Service very friendly and dogs welcome. Would definitely recommend.

Very nice pub good location would go again

Had a really lovely roast dinner there and the staff very friendly and helpful we will go back again very soon

Very good food, but too busy for the 1 waitress.

Great service and friendly staff, would definitely reccomend :) Food was also lovely and a nice little playground :)

Food was amazing, and plenty of options to choose from for being gluten free! Would recommend! Lots of outdoor seating and friendly staff team :)

Really nice pub garden, very accommodating and good quick service, would definitely recommend a visit :))