The Prince of Wales in South Somerset

A superb spot for a pub. Beautiful surroundings and views. Lots of walks to enjoy. The pub itself is clean with plenty of room for multiple groups. It provides a thoughtful welcome to families, ramblers and particularly dog walkers. There are boot scrappers at the door and dog water bowls at every table outside. There is a good selection of drinks including beer direct from the barrels - all well kept. The food is well presented and quickly prepared. Staffing is to an appropriate level and they are friendly, swift and helpful. Pricing is about where I would expect it to be for such a popular establishment. One of my favourites.

Fab lunch at the Prince of Wales today. Confit duck leg with dauphinoise potatoes, and venison faggots with mash were our main courses. Both dishes were tasty, filling and cooked perfectly. Puddings were good too; ginger treacle tart and apple pie with custard, not overly sweet and decent size. Thank you

Very busy pub early Tuesday afternoon which is good to see

This is your standard pub great for dog walkers and a welcome place to dwell on a hot summer day or shelter from the cold and wet conditions that you get from a country park. The pub sells real ales and is separate from the main eating area. It provides standard pub fair but always cooked well and a good amount.

We queued up for 20 minutes and didn't move. There was only 2 people serving and they were messing about with the coffee machine meanwhile the queue was getting longer. Once we had a lovely breakfast there. We only wanted a drink after walking the dog but the wait was too long so we went elsewhere.

Great everything here and a favourite of ours to visit. Brought my wonderful Mum aged 99 with us this time and we all enjoyed everything. Thank you.

Fab Sunday roast, lovely staff, much enjoyed, thank you!

Excellent food and drink, and an easy walk to the quarrying stone circle monument and the Ham Hill reserve and monument

Friendly staff and a vibrant atmosphere in a nice spot for a stroll or a mountain bike ( if you find the hidden trails 😉) make the well earned pint all the more enjoyable. I can recommend the food also.

Pretty good food, but slightly pricey

We stopped here for lunch. This pub should be a destination in any foodie's list of best places in Somerset. A brilliant find and I would happily recommend The Prince of Wales to anyone visiting the area (as we were). A very memorable meal, for all the right reasons. 10/10!

Great pub, dog friendly. Only one veggie option, others were off Great views, good walks, great for dogs Burger bit small and dry

A very busy pub, lovely food, great outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Parking is in several areas, it does get very busy!!!?

Dreadful pub. We had breakfast there this morning. We paid £30 for two orange juices and supposedly “full English breakfast “. Cheap ingredients- terrible. The staff were very friendly and polite but the pub……..could do with a good scrub

Lovely pub, food was delicious and large portions. We had the fishcake, soup, steak and fish and chips and only negative was the steak was very slightly over cooked but still very nice. Dog friendly too

Great place, love the bands in the summer and good cheesy chips!!

After a lovely walk round Ham Hill nature park we had a very tasty meal and drink in this lovely, welcoming pub.

A great meal with good service. It was persistently raining when there but the staff were still cheerful and polite. Highly recommend this restaurant.

A very nice pub, good food, however needs to have a better selection of lager

Always a warm friendly welcome and very competitively priced food and drinks and dogs welcome which is always helpful when out walking with our favourite 4 legged friends overall well worth a visit and 5 And you can see a variety of different animals and dogs visiting regularly ⭐️

Passable coffee, great view, friendly enough staff.

Excellent pub at the top of the hill. In an old building from the 15th century.

Lovely reward after a long walk with the dog. Fantastic views.

Lovely old pub on top of Ham Hill. Good ale & food. Fantastic views across the countryside.

Lovely friendly place. Amazing views. Clean toilets

We booked a table for 7.30pm. Order taken at 7.40pm waited 45 mins for a salad starter and a scotch egg. Food "ok" even tho scotch egg was obviously pre cooked and put in microwave. Over bearing waitress obviously just out of sarcastic drama school. Having worked in hospitality successfully!! How hard can it be to get things right?! ... such a waste of a lovely venue in a lovely location. Will not be returning... hence this review.

Very good pub food at a reasonable price, also some great drink choice

Great food, friendly atmosphere, great location, shame I live 100s of miles away as I would be back here regularly !

Prince of Wales is a very nice pub with very good service and very good food.. The location is superb, you can sit outside and enjoy the wiev if weather permits. Tha staff was welcoming and patient with our order. Definitely a place to go back. I wish I had taken more photos.

Had a lovely full English breakfast here.Was delicious. Ally was amazing.

Really really good food! Great spot for a pint and ice cream in the sun! ☀️

Great place for a stop off with the dog on the A303

We have stopped here twice. Both occasions we have had a nice experience and tasty food. I didn't take any pictures of the food it seems as both times we were out for walks and just enjoying the scenery and country. The picture below was taken from our pub bench seat just outside of this friendly Robin that came and sat right next to us for a while which was lovely. The first occasion we came we knew the pub was at the end of a walk and when we go there we weren't necessarily planning on eating. We saw how cosy and busy it was and the had pub classic baskets of things with chips so we asked if we could be accommodated and they found us a table. I had sausage and chips and I think my partner had scampi maybe. They were both lovely and just the right amount. A generous portion without feeling rolly polly. The second time with drove here in nice weather and knowing we could get some nice pub grub. We both had fish and chips and shared some onion rings. It was all great again. Plus the views were the lovely ones I have shared below.

Absolutely delicious and recommended. Lovely place, great food, kind people. We will come again 😊

Lovely meal with a friend and his children

Dog friendly, good pub food and specials. Fantastic views and staff.

Stopped off here for lunch after a morning exploring Ham Hill. Classic country pub. Popular with cyclists and walkers. Plenty of seating options. Inside and out. The food was good, generous portions and service was quick. Very dog friendly.

A good location for food and drinks when walking around Ham Hill

Ate in bar area since I had a dog with me. All good no complaints, good for location and what it was. Food perhaps slightly more than expected

Love this pub. They’ve definitely got the right balance. Nice welcoming atmosphere, nice food, friendly staff, dog friendly, walker friendly, they don’t mind muddy boots. They have great live music events. Very Popular.

I booked a table for a family party of 15 of us the service was amazing considering they had a band playing really busy on a Sunday afternoon the table behind us also had a few people that also book up , most of us had a roasty amazing meal with lots of veg you can choose from and very tender meats veried topped of with a Yorkshire pudding, they cater for people who is dairy intolerant and other allergys, well recommended and good prices will come back again thank you to all them people who worked really hard goid customer service.

The food was good and the waiting staff were friendly and very efficient. We had our Cockerpoo with us and the staff made a fuss of him. Great dog friendly pub with beautiful views of Ham Hill and beyond.

Very good and reliable pub food with good views - very enjoyable after a long walk around Ham Hill Country Walk

Popped in by chance during a long journey. This is the most lovely, inviting and cozy pub I have visited in recent memory. The staff were friendly and helpful, the service was swift and the food absolutely top-notch. Our meals were home-cooked, amazing quality and fairly cheap. I will be going out of my way to visit on the return journey!

Great place to stop after a wander around Ham Hill. Plenty of room outside and a lovely view over the county.

Stopped for an Ice Cream and drink. The Ice Cream hut 🛖 in the garden is a great idea 💡 and the Purbeck Ice Cream is delicious. Lovely attentive lady serving. Bar drinks are good, yet the bottled drinks could be cooler, even the ones at the back. Lovely place; although, as it was a busy Saturday afternoon, the garden was littered and untidy; although one mature member if staff was good at picking litter up everytime she passed through the garden. Unfortunately, the Cloakroom was not the cleanest, with some areas not cleaned recently. Overall a lovely and convenient place and the hot food smelt enticing. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Awesome outside view and very funny texts inside :)

Highly recommend this pub. Lovely food, great value for money, fabulous service in a beautiful setting. What more could you want. Dog-friendly too.

Would be a five star but , went to the sunday afternoon live music and bbq which is a great little regular summer thing but when you pay £6.50 for a burger you expect real beef and a decent sized bun, not a soggy processed pattie with the texture of soggy corned beef in a tiny bun , not impressed as I starved myself all morning for that, surprised and disappointed as the food at this pub is usually vert good 🫤

Booked a table for lunch today 23/06. Food was fantastic,great service and a great atmosphere, will definitely be back.

My favourite pub in the area. The staff is always so lovely and very dog-friendly 🐾

Incredibly rude staff, woman working was very rude and wouldn't serve me alcohol even though she checked my ID

This is such a wonderful pub! The staff are extremely professional and made us holidaymakers feel like we were regulars. They were extremely busy as they had a party going on, and it was one of the best sunny days of the summer. We were very lucky as they had to stop food orders for an hour. But we just got in there. We heard some people moaning about no food, but you could see how busy it was, and it was great to see the staff working through the situation. We were told we'd have a 45-minute wait. But it came out just under half an hour. We all ordered the lamb burger. They were hot and so tasty. The relish that came with the burgers was amazing. We would definitely visit this pub when we are in the area again!! Hopefully, next year. The two main staff behind the bar were friendly and brilliant at their job. They definitely need to be recognised by the owner!

An excellent dog friendly pub with superb food and very friendly staff. The food here is consistently good and the ales are just as good especially the zero alcohol beers.

Great food, lovely location and friendly staff, would recommend it 👌

We had a good walk around Ham Hill Country Park and then had coffee

Good food, as always, great service and a generally nice place to sit and watch time pass.

We stumbled across this pub and sat outside to enjoy a very welcome drink. We didn't eat as we'd brought a picnic not expecting to find anywhere. The food looked good, and we'd definitely come back to try it another time 😊

Great food . Great location , great cider

Excellent food, & generous portions. Very polite, friendly, & attentive staff. Would recommend booking to guarantee a table.

Great food, lovely views, friendly staff

great location, views walks, outdoor and indoor options seating

Great find at the top of Ham Hill in Somerset. Good food and fantastic far reaching views.

Went for lunch on a very busy Bank Holiday. Food fantastic, staff teamwork excellent, great atmosphere. There was a bit of a wait, which we kind of expected and it didn't matter, in fact enjoyed watching the well oiled machine serve so many. A great pub run by a fab team, thank you.

It's always worth a visit. Staff are welcoming, and the food is great.

Quaint little pub with friendly people

Excellent pub to pop into after walking the dog over Ham Hill. Great selection of food with very friendly service. Also dog friendly

Always a great place for food. Set in the Ham Hill Country Park, it’s ideally placed for dog walkers and a great place to stop off for drinks at the end of a walk. Usually best to book for meals.

Arrived late afternoon without a booking. Very busy outside at the time. Staff really friendly and helpful, seated us in the restaurant straight away. Promptly came to take our order. Food was amazing, all 3 of us had something different- all meals were great. Excellent selection of cider and beer. Would definitely recommend and will be going again.

On a Saturday morning in summer it's better than Crufts. The phrase ' Dog Friendly ' doesn't even come close. Enjoy.

A nice relaxing dog friendly pub with great cider and great views over the Somerset countryside.

We planned a walk around d Ham Hill and came across the pub on an episode of Bill Bailey’s Country pub walks. We took pot luck and were able tos it outside and order a roast. We had the Pork and Chicken, both delicious with tons of veg and lovely gravy. One of the best we’ve eaten for a while. The staff were lovely and friendly, unlike some place where they seem to resent visitors and just want your money. I tried 2 different pints of the real sales they had on offer, both great. We loved our visit and the country park is a smashing walk with amazing views. Strongly recommend.

Just had drinks . Great place to visit.

Brilliant location at Ham Hill overlooking the Somerset country side. Staff really friendly, food tasty and good value for money. Will definitely be coming back again.

A nice pub in stunning location

Very peaceful atmosphere. Lovely food in a beautiful place.

Went in after a dog work along the trails. Went in for a few pints and some food. The kids realy loved the cakes on offer. Great service and good quality food will definatly go back in on my next visit to Ham Hill.

Love prince of wales as u can take your dog. So many lovely dogs thete

Great pub for dogs and their families Good beer and good food in a lovely setting.

Friendly helpful staff, they seem happy in their work.

Just an amazing place! Beautiful setting, lovely staff and the food was so tasty. I would go here every week if it was closer to where I live.

Great food and drinks , dog friendly, great walks and panoramic views.

Wonderful staff, food was good and lovely and hot for all 30 of us. Not always easy to achieve for a party of that size.

Nice pub with great views over the country park. Busy especially with dog walkers even though it's February

Helpful staff. Too hot in sun lounge

Not often you find a pub that has a traditional public bar with a first class restaurant In the saloon bar section. Food is good the pie is fantastic.

Great service and very good food. Got very busy later in the day, but well worth a visit.

Such a friendly pub/restaurant, food is absolutely fantastic, there was 22 of us and we all got our meals together.

Popped in for coffee before a walk then back for a delicious lunch. Very popular pub, especially with dog walkers. Very friendly staff.

We had my father in laws 90th birthday meal today, the food was amazing in a warm cosy restaurant on a bitterly cold day..the day made perfect by our waitress Ali, nothing was too much trouble for her, she was friendly and welcoming ....a big thankyou to her for making us all feel valued and important, we will be back, hoping she will be working when we do..

Lovely spot with perfectly decent food and outstanding service

Just been there for Sunday Lunch, can truly recommend it, lovely food and very friendly staff, nothings to much trouble, and you're not rushed to vacate the table.

Great service on a busy day. We arrived early before our booking and were accommodated for. Food was top notch and they had some good beers on. No complaints and we'll be coming back soon.

My first meal there.. Great food , atmosphere and service Very cosy DO try the candyfloss 🍨 ! Thank you everyone

Excellent. Was so lovely . Lovely staff lovely food . Trumpet playing always a bonus . Lovely lovely atmosphere. Would go again on Christmas Day . Worth every penny .

It was closed walked in gardens

What a find. Busy with walkers. Great staff. Great drinks. Wonderful views. Definitely be back 🤙🤙

Fabulous Christmas 🎄 day lunch 😋

Once again, we were at the Prince of Wales for our Christmas Dinner. Despite both the bar and the restaurant being heaving, we were served promptly and accurately with 5 courses, all of which was cooked to perfection. Many thanks!

Amazing food, recommend the pie of the day,proper slice with top and bottom. Great location for a walk before or after. Despite being busy service was first class. Will definitely be visiting again soon.