The Rock Inn in Taunton Deane

I’ve just had perhaps the best vegetarian breakfast ever at the Rock Inn. Staff were so accommodating and friendly. Highly recommended

Super meal. I had Ceylon lamb which was sooooooo tasty, my other half had ox cheek which he pronounced A1. We’ll be back!!!!

food was poor. chicken burger was un edible. service 10/10. but what a waste of time. got home hungry. beer out of the pumps was poor. shame

The food was absolutely delicious. The duck breast was cooked to absolute perfection, the best I have ever had. The service was impeccable. Will definitely call here again

Went here for a family meal - food was absolutely excellent ( & some members of family EXTREMELY fussy ) Starters were to die for was so much choice ! Mains were divine - we tried steak / curry & sea bass so quite a wide variety & everyone cleared the plates ! Desserts were FABULOUS again 3 choices made plates cleared ! Service was a little slow but we were too busy chatting to really notice Highly recommend- excellent value for money !

Fabulous food and a great atmosphere. The menu is varied with something for everyone. The fish soup is particularly good.

We had a wonderful time staying here! Wonderful dinner, wonderful breakfast, a beautiful room, really dog-friendly place, and the service was excellent from start to finish! Well kept, really clean, quirky (but not too quirky), relaxing and friendly. We will be returning!

Had a wonderful time. Food was fantastic. Three amazing courses, and then an overnight stay in one of their lovely rooms. Breakfast was delicious as well ! We are already planning our next visit. If you love good food in amazing surroundings you'll love it !

Over the past eight years i have submitted two previous excellent reviews for this remarkably good gastro pub and hotel. I recently enjoyed a first rate sunday roast in the delightful restaurant and bar. The high standards of both home cooking and friendly service never decline and it all made for a great day out. A big welcoming log fire awaited me after a good walk in the pretty valley that the rock inn occupies. Owners Darren the chef and RUth who manages front of house gave me their usual warm greeting and i rapidly felt at ease and at home. This is a superb eatery that is simple to find, not far out of taunton. Suffice to say you will never be disappointed and are sure to return. Excellent in every regard. Do go and enjoy it !!

My brother in law was staying as a guest while over from Africa and invited his brother and myself for dinner. As a vegetarian I noted that the aubergine parmigiana had Parmesan which is Not suitable for vegetarians as contains rennet. I called to query this and they were very helpful and on arrival said that they could prepare it with cheddar cheese which was vegetarian. It was delicious as were the accompanying potatoes the steak was the best partner had eaten. Staff and atmosphere warm and welcoming felt like a family. Will be back and highly recommend thank you

We booked Sunday lunch for a joint birthday celebration. We were staying in a house locally and this was perfect location. We could not fault the service and the food was absolutely incredible. Would highly recommend!

As always , we enjoyed a very warm welcome from landlady Ruth and her staff, followed by an excellent meal cooked by talented chef, Darren. The feather blade of beef was really good as ever, and the wild sea bass was beautiful. As a local, why go anywhere else?

My fiancé and I booked a table for our last date night before we wed and I can honestly say, that we could not have had a better experience to remember it! We were met at the bar by a lovely lady, full of smiles and so friendly. Such a warm welcome is rare these days! We were sat on a lovely table next to a roaring log fire and placed our orders. For starters we both had a creation of the chefs which was divine! A taleggio cheese fondant. Main course, I had a 12oz Ribeye steak, bone marrow topped with truffle, spinach topped with half a caramelised shallot (I believe) and potato dauphinoise. Hands down the best steak I have ever had in my life!! (and I've eaten many). My fiancé had Feather blade of Aberdeen Angus glazed in black garlic and treacle cooked for 14hrs & served with Cheesy garlic mash. The chef surprised us with some incredible homemade ice-cream after our meal! And we took a portion of their Peanut cheesecake with caramel cream home with us too! Everything was incredible and worth every penny!

Had planned lunch here,but unfortunately was unable to make it due to one of our party being sick, rang in good time to let Restaurant know, only to be questioned over the by some very rude woman, I've never been spoken to so badly by anyone in hospitally.. Give it a miss, they don't deserve the money.

This was our second visit in three years whilst staying at the nearby caravan park and the food and service was just as good as it was before, in fact we went back for a second time the next night. The blade of beef was sublime and the homemade ice cream was to die for. Well done the hosts for offering such a lovely menu and the evening was finished off by an England rugby World Cup win, result all round.

What a fantastic eating experience. Visited on 3 occasions in one week including Sunday lunch. Midweek meal choice was taken from chefs specials…some of the best food I have eaten for a long time. Sardines as a starter were great and chefs special Monk fish an prawn curry was the best yet. Ruby red meat was also high quality. Sunday lunch again excellent in flavour and portion size. A definitely must try f you are in the area…you will not be disappointed!

Such a lovely place to meet for a family dinner, we had booked in advance for 12 people on the 19th August. Being a large group we were asked by Ruth to send in our group orders, it was perfect, the food was delicious, everyone enjoyed their meals, it was a lovely atmosphere, Ruth & her staff were so friendly. Thank you!

i went her a couple weeks ago with some good friends of mine and i was greeted by a very rude teenage boy. the beer was warm n flat. the food was cold and i hate a touch of mould on my tomato when i spoke to the teenage boy about it he said well im sure youll live n walked off. floor was sticky n the place smelt of a really bitter air freshner

Staying locally and we booked into the Rock Inn. What a lovely place, lovely staff and outstanding restaurant class food in a pub environment. I don’t normally eat 3 courses but I did today. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. I had the home made ice cream to finish and it did not disappoint, it was light, creamy and delicious. I would highly recommend the Rock Inn to anyone staying locally to Waterrow, and if you’re passing through stop and eat, you won’t be disappointed.

When I arrived at the property it was locked up, I had to stand in the rain with my luggage and ring someone to let me in. This took me by surprise as I would assume the lady knew they she would have guests arriving. The tour of the pub/hotel area felt very rushed and I was left feeling abit confused about where everything was. For £95 a night and the fact that the room has a bath, I would had expected robes. We also found it difficult to sleep as the light from the landing lit our room up due to the old doors. The home made cake on arrival was a nice touch however. We are just abit disappointed as for nearly £100 a night in I would have expected a lot more than we got.

We are new to the area and wanted to find some good places to eat. The Rock Inn was close to our accommodation and described as a gastro pub. There was a good deal of marketing around recent awards etc and our expectations were high....

Staying at a touring park in Waterrow this country pub was a very good find. Service and food excellent. Steak one of the best we’ve eaten. Eton mess heavenly

Always a total pleasure to visit this amazing beautiful place, the building has so much character, always made to feel super welcome and at home, Ruth, Darren and the team provide a exceptional friendly service and the food is fantastic. I visited for my Birthday...

Met by frosty owner. Didn’t seem like she wanted us there. Should have checked Trip Advisor reviews first !!! Served drinks and asked if we would be eating. Answered yes a a paper menu thrust into our hands. We ordered and the very expensive menu...

Stayed here overnight on the way to Cornwall. A friend recommended it because, she said, the food was very good. She wasn't wrong. A warm welcome from landlady Ruth, followed by three excellent courses. I chose Cornish Fish Soup, then fillets of sole served with...

Booked via site, mix up as no booking on checking when dropping by. Managed to get a table instead for that evening. Service not bad, food : starters passable, mains: cauliflower bonbons? Orange and mushy, not crispy, very unpleasant umm not sure about cauliflower in...

Very warm welcome to this amazing place. Booked in for dinner and had just the best food. Staff were so nice and the atmosphere was lovely. Fire was lit, other customers were very friendly too. My husbands Aberdeen Angus steak was outstanding as was my...

From the moment we arrived it seems we were a hassle. Repeatedly told to make sure our ‘very well behaved dog’ was under the table as she would create a trip hazard. Any polite enquiry or question regarding drinks or food was met with what...

We booked as a party of 8 and the owners kindly opened a little early in order to accommodate our group. The food was absolutely delicious, really good quality ingredients freshly prepared with an abundance of skill. We all had starters and mains (the Cornish...

The food is incredible! We both had fillet steak and it was to die for. Better than top steak restaurants in London in our opinion. Service great too! Waitress and chef both lovely. Enjoyed it so much we came twice in 2 days. Highly recommend...

Just had a wonderful one night’s stay here which included a three course meal, lovely breakfast and sole use of a snug bar with wood burner for us before and after the meal. Dinner was served in the bar restaurant which had a great atmosphere,...

We went twice in two days. The initial welcome could be better but this is more than made up by the food, which was amazing. There is little atmosphere in the pub/restaurant but aside from that the food was simply great.

On arrival the waitress/owner appeared very aloof. One of our steaks was really tough and stringy, when we told her she offered to re-heat it which would'nt have solved the problem, she did'nt even offer an apology. As we were leaving the chef/joint owner was...

How rude the staff were steak very tough but their attitude was "What do you want me to do about it"

I’ve been to many busy pubs, where front of house/bar staff have still had time to be welcoming. However, when we popped in to The Rock Inn, the lady behind the bar made it quite apparent that she didn’t have time for us!! She was...

We booked the Rock Inn for a meal on the last night of our break and were not disappointed in any way. The pub/restaurant is just want you want when visiting Somerset in February; traditional cosy country with a large fire and great welcoming feel. The staff were friendly and helpful with plenty of knowledge on the food. There's also a good selection of local beers and ciders. The food was exceptional and faultless, including the kids food which is often a bit of an oversite. Pigeon paired with chorizo, super tender duck breast and fillet steaks cooked to perfection, excellent desserts and a very good cheese board of local produce. They also had a choice of dessert wines which were the perfect accompaniment to the cheeses. If we visit this area again, we wouldn't hesitate in booking for another round

We booked the getaway package 1 nights hotel stay, 3 courses and breakfast and what a amazing deal this is !Stunning room with every little added extra that you can think of ! The tea tray with proper coffee a little fridge at the end with your fresh milk in , a beautiful slice of bread pudding ,Such a comfy bed in a lovely warm room …Then the food !! Omg one of the best steaks I have ever eaten ! My husband had the slow roasted beef in black treacle and black garlic sauce and this too was amazing !! But then you got to the desert !! The ice cream is like out of the world !! Lovely choice of wine and perfectly served by Ruth the lovely landlady , her husband is the chef and in the whole restaurant and pub there was clean plates and no complaints .We was warmly welcomed and nothing was too much trouble for Ruth .I can fully recommend this beautiful pub and letting rooms , I’m the the hospitality business and it was a total pleasure and I can’t wait to go back !!

The Rock Inn oozes history and charm. We stayed in one of their beautifully appointed rooms with ensuite. You definitely know you're in an ancient building but all the mod cons are there and working perfectly. I loved that it was individually decorated with lovely furniture and a selection of books. The sitting room for guests was comfy and welcoming and was a relaxing place to have a drink before dinner. Dinner .... well it was the best food I've eaten in ages is all I can say. Breakfast was tasty too! Atmosphere is really warm and welcoming and the team who run it clearly know their stuff. I would certainly stay here again!

Last evening ‘s visit for dinner was our first for some time because of covid. The warm cosy atmosphere is welcoming and the roaring fire was so delightful. Our starters were excellent but the outstanding mains were amazing: breast of pheasant wrapped around in Serrano ham and served with truffles dauphinois potatoes, kale and Emmental. This was the best ever. Only had room then for a small portion of home made coconut rum and raisin ice cream while my partner chose orange choc chip with gingersnap. You have to try this place.

Great Gastro Pub with rooms. Definitely a destination restaurant out in Exmoor. Friendly welcome and very cosy warm bedrooms.Short but great choices on the menu with daily specials. Tiger prawn cocktail a timeless classic and fish soup starter packed with fish. A great Venison Cottage Pie with roasted veg and whole pan fried place we're superb mains. Great short wine list with Kung Fu Girl Reisling!Lovely breakfast in the morning to send us on our way.Recommend you book direct via theircweb site or just call.

My girlfriend and i visited the Rock Inn for a Sunday lunch and we were very very impressed!!! Really nice atmosphere accompanied by really friendly staff and great customer service!!! We opted for the three courses each for a very reasonable £50. We both decided to go for the Brie cheese fondant for starters and it was absolutely spectacular, the best starter we'd both ever had! For the main course we went for the turkey roast dinner and that was equally as impressive as the starter! The Turkey so moist and tender, potatoes superb and all accompanied vegetables well cooked and fantastic!!! Handsome lashings of gravy to really bring it all to life!!!! To finish the meal I went for the toffee sticky pudding and my partner went for the caramel and chocolate ganache, my girlfriend was blown away and said it was the best dessert she'd ever eaten! What a great way to end an all round great experience!! Many thanks to all the staff!!!

You won’t be disappointed if you enjoy good food. We had a fantastic dinner at The Rock Inn. A straightforward menu, sticking to what they’re good at and every plate was absolutely delicious. The homemade ice cream was a very lovely extra treat too

Only had time to have a few beers in the evening, pretty relaxed an uneventful, just as we like it so no quibbles there. Warm and comfortable, ability to pay for drinks by card.

Pro's:Beautiful setting Pretty InnDecent food Decent wine, if a little warmCold, unwelcoming landlady, You know those places that cant do enough for you, nothing is too much trouble? Well, this isn't one of them. I wont go into all the details. We have laughed about the experience since, they should have reality TV cameras in there, would provide great entertainment. Oh and don't ask for an extra sausage at breakfast in place of the bacon, they pre allocate one sausage per guest before breakfast begins and no deviation from this will occur!! We were just waiting for the wall mounted stag to start talking. Modern day Faulty Towers at its best...

This pub is tucked away and is well established. The landlady was grudgingly welcoming and went through all the motions, giving no sense of sincerity. I must say the chef (her husband) is very good, cooking up a wonderful steak and duck. The starters were pretty mediocre (deep fried brie with no bread for example) Over all we spent £100 for the two of us, not realising that over £10 of that was a service charge! Pretty steep given that we barely received any service just the bringing of plates and unscrewing a bottle of red! Too steep. We expect it in fine dining restaurants, however a country pub down a lane that had 6 people dining is a bit much. The tables were dirty, especially the legs, as were the windowsills etc. So, overall not great. What a shame... as the chef was working hard to produce the goods, but the rest let it down. We had 2 courses and a bottle of wine and were out in 55 minutes - that says it all!

We dined here while staying on The Rock Inns Getaway Break. The food was excellent as was the service & we felt very "at home". Dishes where nicely presented & plentiful. The Sole from the specials board was stunning. This is our 2nd overnight stay & we are looking forward to our third visit already. Bedrooms are clean & comfortable with nice little extra touches such as muffins on the tea tray. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order.

We first visited this superb place approximately 4 years ago when we were staying nearby at a lodge development, we loved it then and said we would come back one day. We moved down to Devon to a small village near Bampton and little did we know that we lived so close to our beloved Rock Inn. The food is out of this world with excellent service , and since lockdown has been lifted, we have been on average there at least once a month, bringing visiting friends when we can…..we simply love the place xx

This is and old Inn - no surprise but have stayed in worse - room and bed and bathroom cleanliness were 5 stars although the noises from the creaky floors were very obvious after bedtime. The stay was let down by the lack of hospitality - mine host was very dismissive and did not demonstrate any customer focus. Oh dear 1 star only. We arrived at about 6pm and were told we needed to sit down in the 'restaurant' straight away and order or we would not be served and would have to wait to the next time slot of 8.30. Breakfast the next day was weird only served between 9 and 9.30. At 9.25 we were asked if we wanted anything else to make that request straight away as the kitchen will be closing without exception at 9.30. Food and table service was fortunately 5 stars.

Perhaps this is a local place for local people. Booked a table for 6:30 arrived 6:20 greeted by "well you have 5 minutes to make your order". And stood waiting to take order. Starters were fine though 6 prawns for a prawn cocktail was less than expected. Steak was well cooked as was the fish though new potatoes were undercooked and other veg over cooked. Creme brulee was more like an egg custard. As regards price for food would say it was reasonable

We were staying in the area for a week's holiday and were recommended the Rock Inn for a good meal. 6 of us had a fantastic meal at The Rock Inn. The food was beautifully presented, absolutely delicious. You could tell that a lot of care went into the making of it. A real treat.The restaurant is charming and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend going to this restaurant.

Beautiful hidden gem. Rooms very comfortable and food amazing. Quirky and individual and recommended to a number of people already.

We stayed for two nights and had three rooms between us. All the rooms were beautifully decorated with really comfy beds, big TVs and lovely en-suites. The snug was a favourite of ours where we forgot about technology and played board games all evening. With three teenagers, this was lovely with just a wood burner and comfy sofa, it was just what we needed. The food in the bar and restaurant was amazing. We were spoilt for choice and looked forward to our two evening meals and breakfasts! The hosts and staff were all lovely, really making us feel welcome. We were sad to leave but will definitely be back to stay! Would highly recommend a visit.

We are very lucky to have The Rock Inn as our local gastro-pub/restaurant. The food is amazingly good and it's often difficult to choose between the various specials as they are all so delicious. The set menu is also excellent and the desserts are superb. Good service, very nice ambiance and cosy feel.A really top-notch restaurant that never disappoints.

We stayed for a night and had dinner. Ruth is an excellent host, the place is lovely, the setting is beautiful, and the food was delicious! There were some great local ales on tap and the fillet steak was one of the best I've had. Would thoroughly recommend!

Having visited the rock many times before it never fails to amaze that every time I leave I’m wanting to come back straight away. This is a must stay pub for when you’re visiting Somerset, and I highly recommend the feather blade beef which is hopefully always going to stay on the menu as I always have it! Many thanks to Ruth, Darren and all the team at the pub.

On holiday in the area, myself and my family visited the Rock twice ,both times in the evening. Food choice was good ,plenty of choice but not overwhelming, for an AA 4 star rating prices were right, my only gripe would be the 10% service charge. The customer should be aware that this is added , having travelled extensively for many years I am firmly of the opinion that it should be the guests own choice whether they leave a tip if they have received good service/ good food putting a service charge on a bill removes the incentive for staff to give good service, although this should be a standard unfortunately it isn't. Having said that I would visit again if in the area whether for business or pleasure

Just spent 3 nights at The Rock Inn Waterrow fantastic, Ruth and Darren are excellent hosts, the room was great loads of space, the day bed was a nice touch, good shower and bath. Make sure you book to eat, the food is remarkable really very very good. The only comment we have to add is 3 nights was not long enough.Chris and Glacira

Staying locally and visited this place on Saturday night. There is an A La Carte menu but some specials on a board as you come in. I saw the crab and salmon starter on here and also the monkfish and prawn Indonesian Curry and that was my choices made. Hubby had the cauliflower cheese bon bons with serano ham and the Beef in black treacle from the main menu. I have done beef in black treacle from one of Tom Kerridges recipies and its one of our favourites. Our order was taken promptly together with drinks requests. They arrived quickly but not that you felt you were being rushed. Both starters were very tasty. The mains didn't disappoint either. My monkfish curry was very flavoursome without being hot. Thai currys and Indonesian currys are made for their spicing and flavour not to blow your head off so I was pleased this was authentic. The beef was literally so tender you really didn't need a knife. He loved it. We also had a pud - rhubarb crumble and ice cream. Very light and just right to finish a lovely meal. Its not cheap but we came out thinking we had had value for money. Would rather pay a little more for something special than half this price for mediocre. The service was excellent. The only thing we both said was on the main course I could have done with a little more rice to soak up the sauce and a few more chips to go with the beef. Minor criticism. The tables were well spaced out. You felt very safe inside with the current situation. Thank you.

Visited the Rock Inn with my wife, when on holiday in Dorset. Meal was very good and the service was excellent. We started with the two specials, chicken liver pâté with grilled bread and the white crab & smoke salmon, this was followed by grilled plaice and rump steak both served with chips. The meals were very tasty and well presented.

We chose The Rock because of its recommendation by Alister Sawday and trip advisor reviews. It certainly is a delightful Inn with charming rooms and a wonderful restaurant, Darrens' cooking is amazing.However, it was not until our arrival that we were informed, that Breakfast was served at 9.30am and the room was to be vacated by 10.30am. There was no bend on the matter so we asked if we could have a breakfast tray ( which must be a common occurrence ), a tray was begrudgingly supplied of just orange juice milk and a poor choice of cereals. When we had paid a Dinner Bed and Breakfast deal. We felt very short changed and wrote to the proprietors to say so. We have yet to receive a response. This is an area with Exmoor on its doorstep, where many customers must want to have an early start to make the most of their day. We left feeling very short changed.

Fabulous little pub near to where we were staying on holiday. Service was very efficient and the food was first class. A must if you are near by.

Our bedroom was small but it had everything you need & was very clean. We had chosen to stay on a one night Dinner, bed & breakfast package. Wow it was excellent value for money.Dinner was exceptional, so much choice & beautifully presented, tasty dishes.Breakfast was hearty. Staff where very pleasant & the owners a very welcoming couple. Can not wait for another stay

If you like good food go to the Rock. I don’t think I am easy to please yet I always enjoy eating Darren’s creations. The fish soup is just sublime. I had sole to follow & A had the fillet steak. Sole fillet (I should have asked if it was a whole fish ) was very good but the steak was perfect.Will always eat there when I’m in the area.

Great food and attentive staff. Unfortunately an evening meal should be a relaxing and unrushed experience and this was far from it. Every course was rushed through to the point that as soon as plates were cleared the next course was served. We gave feedback but was told "This is the way we do things here". And there was me thinking it was all about the customer! It's a real shame because it was so close to being the perfect venue.

The two of us were camping at the nearby Waterrow camp site and had previously booked a meal the night of arrival to ensure we had something to eat that day.Just occasionally in life, things turn out so much better than expected. This was one of those occasions. We had a fantastic meal. Absolutely deliscious. Great hospitality and very good service. All we can say is this is a gem. If you like really good food, then do not miss this experience. This is not good pub grub, it is at a different level. We booked a lunch and another evening meal. It just got better!

The owners have clearly stamped their personality onto this pub and that may not suit some - but we love it! The food is all you could wish for - best quality cuts cooked to perfection with a range of well-balanced vegetables. Delicious sweets with home made ice cream. I've never had a bad pint of the beer (Otter) and someone knows how to choose wine here. We have always found our hosts warmly friendly and even the cutlery is to like (where did they get those heavy-handled knives?) - so look forward to our 45 mile trips to visit.

One night stay with the missus and our dog. We booked the room deal which includes evening meal and breakfast, it’s great value. The inclusive meals are from the main/specials menu so if you’re staying it’s a no brainer. The rooms are lovely with lots of little touches, fresh milk, ground coffee & muffins. The restaurant food is of a very high standard. These guys try hard to provide service and quality. I had a great steak and wife my absolutely loved her chicken main. I loved the simple things like homemade marmalade at breakfast, I’ve never seen that before. First time here but I would return and recommend to others. I found the owners to be professional, welcoming and personable. Good job guys and top marks from us!

Usual warm welcome from Ruth followed by a superb meal. Felt comfortable throughout (from a COVID secure perspective). We’ll definitely be back again soon.

Eating out is not just about the food, but about the whole experience; the welcome and the way you are spoken to as a customer, the ambience and the physical environment. I cannot fault the food; it was excellent! What did spoil our experience was the attitude of the woman who "greeted" us as we entered. I assume she was the proprietor because of her imperious manner. My husband was berated as soon as he'd stepped over the threshold for not wearing a face mask. Fair enough, but in his defence we don't go out much just at the moment!! But it was the manner in which this rebuke was delivered. We were ordered to sit at a reception table until someone came to take our contact details. Once these details were taken I asked if we could move tables as we were perched uncomfortably on what was once a narrow church pew and too high for us to easily eat at the table. Basically I was told that we should stay were we were as it was indeed an available table, even though I could see others were free. Stupidly, I felt too intimidated to protest, so unused am I to being treated in such a high-handed manner. We were only there for lunch fortunately; I could not have endured the discomfort for much longer. What a shame. Our dining experience could have been so much better. Maybe a course in Customer Service wouldn't go amiss? Congratulations to the chef though,

We went here twice while spending a week in a local lodge. Staff friendly and very welcoming. Was very clean and covid safe. The drinks were nice but the food was even better. Definitely recommend the Sunday roast.

We stayed for one night and ate in the restaurant. Great comfy room and excellent shower. The food was outstanding, with really warm and friendly service making us feel so welcome. Great value for money.

We stayed and dined and were thoroughly impressed with everything. The owners are super welcoming, our room was really comfortable with brilliant shower. The pub/restaurant had a great atmosphere with a lovely log burner and the menu on the blackboard with many options. We had the lamb rib to share and banoffee pie, the lamb carved at our table by the chef/owner felt special. Great attention to detail throughout. Great night’s sleep and a lovely breakfast - we’ll be back.

Visited The Rock Inn for the first time last Saturday. Very impressed. The food was excellent. Hope to make many more visits in the future.

Lovely little pub off the beaten track. Booking advisable as quite small but still adhering to covid19 guidelines. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and served in a timely manner. We had the local duck which I would recommend.

Bar the usual Covid regs we had a warm welcome from Ruth behind the bar.She explained the meals available on the blackboard.we had two dogs and sat at a fine marble table with our two friends.I nearly had a starter, they were very tempting, Wood pigeon breast or half pint of fresh prawns. We went straight for the mains, blades of fie beefs and a super tender tasty veal chop. The Rossti and spinach pile was delicious.Note we had real linen napkins , none of your paper tissues. The service was fast yet everything was absolutely freshly cooked. This is one for a definite return!

We pre-booked a table for a early evening meal. On arrival we were shown to a table that in my opinion did not meet social distancing rules by any means. Adjacent tables were less than a metre apart. The waitress informed us that there were no menus due to covid 19 but we had to walk through the main dining area to view a chalk board menu within close proximity of other diners. In my opinion this pub is vastly over priced and the food is mediocre.

We had a really good meal here, including cauliflower bonbons, baked brie, duck, steak, strawberry shortcake and sticky toffee pudding, all excellent and with good service too. We thought it very good value as well and would eat here again if in the area in the future.Under current Covid restrictions, booking in advance for an evening meal is a must, I would say, as this restaurant seems popular with residents, locals and tourists alike.

We stayed at the Exmoor Gate Lodges and our hosts recommended this places to us. It was perfect in walking distance and we certainly were not disappointed. The menu had lots if choice and a real variety of options. I opted for the Duck and I was not disappointed. The location is very quiet and it was lovely to be sat by the window. I felt very safe and they had lots of precautions in place.

Lovely little pub! Staff were very friendly & food was amazing and great value for money. A great experience

We visited here for our first meal of our stay and were not disappointed. The steak was cooked to perfection and was one of the best steaks we've ever had. Staff were very friendly and professional, highly recommend. Loved the decor

I cannot recommend The Rock Inn enough, from first point of contact to leaving after our meal everything was faultless. Upon booking there was a fantastic and friendly customer service attitude that eminated. Upon arriving there was hand gel provided outside, staff were wearing visors and face masks. Service was very quick, attentive and personable. I ordered the brie fondant and it was so delicious, usually I never touch a salad garnish but this was presented so stunningly and drizzled with delicious oils and dressings, the grilled peppers were also the perfect addition. My partner had the whitebait and was also very pleased. For our mains we both chose the featherblade beef, absolutely stunning! The sauce was thick and rich, the meat was so tender you could have easily cut it with a spoon. It was accompanied with mustard mash which was also delicious. For pudding, I was so full, but I saw my favourite creme brulé on the menu and I couldn't resist. The presentation was beautiful with such attention to detail (sorry I forgot to take a photo before I started eating). Food was well priced for the quality, £17 for most mains and £7 for starters and puddings. Wait on food was virtually non-existant (in a good way,everything was very fresh). Beautiful surroundings! This is definitely going to be our new special place to eat for every occasion! Thank you all for a much deserved lovely meal out for a chef on his (extremely) rare Friday afternoon off! We hope to see you again soon.

Went here on a recommendation, had a lovely lunch mid-week. Both duck and lamb were excellently cooked and presented. Prices reasonable around the £17 for a mains.

Where else on a balmy summers night would you go for supper other than here. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The fillet steak melted in our mouths and the shortbread pudding was a great finale to a lovely evening. We sat outside amongst the wonderful collection of plants. The outdoor atmosphere is lovely and the staff very efficient.

This place never disappoints when it comes to food. Their smoked haddock soufflé is delicious and full of flavor and the wagyu beef burgers are perfection. We love this place and always bring our friends. We try to come up with an excuse to go, such as “it’s a Thursday” let’s got to The Rock Inn.

What can i say the food was lovely, just a real shame the staff don't SMILE.Very quick to take our order and food arrived without delay and was just plonkedon the table, wasn't asked if we wanted any condiments more drinks etc....Took awhile for our table to be cleared and yet again no smile or any offer for anything else.Real shame

The starter of cheese & smoked haddock soufflé was a disappointment (no flavour) but the main courses of steak & beef were fabulous. The lighting is very bright and there’s no background music, which it really needed, so there was a lack of ambience. Staff were friendly & efficient.

Had supper here last night - oh my goodness!!! It was totally fantastic!My husband had the cheese and haddock soufflé to start - wow! He said it’s the best thing he’s ever eaten! (I tried not to take it personally ).The rack of lamb was sensational!A lovely lovely evening - friendly staff, lovely atmosphere .... we shall be back .... we live in Devon, but would visit Somerset just for this place!!!Thanks so much

Arranged from local caravan site waterrow caravan park . Good night out with our group. Food was good and also good value.

A return trip whilst staying at Hurstone House up the road and we were once again delighted with the welcome, the atmosphere on the pub and the quality and quantity of food which were both simply excellent!!! Thoroughly recommended!!!

What's not to like about the pub. The food was exceptionally good supported by an amazing level of service. Retains Pub atmosphere with food of a 'Michelin' standard. Rooms comfortable.

Just finished our 3rd, one-week stay at The Rock. This 450+ year old pub has become our home away from home in the West Country of England. Ruth and Darin are excellent hosts. The rooms are quite comfortable and the food and drink are excellent. (Highly recommend saving room for the homemade ice cream). Already counting the days to returning to The Rock in 2020.

It was a very nice food on Saturday night at the rock inn with family and my birthday and it was very lovely with family at the The rock inn and fabulous and wonderful to 🍷🍾🎈🎈

Truly one of the most delicious fish lunched I've ever had. Torbay sole with capers and black butter. Just delicious, can't wait to eat there again.

Lovely Inn, cosy and welcoming. Superb meal - will definitely visit again. They also have 8 bedrooms

Last minute booking for Sunday lunch, food was excellent, beef was cooked perfect with generous thick slices. Fantastic waiting staff, Looking forward to our next visit.

We didn't stay here. We came for dinner from our holiday cottage about 30 mins drive (winding, hilly roads - classic Somerset) A lovely welcome from our hostess Ruth, 'Hello. The Whelans?'(Big smile) Nice table. We had an early booking (7.15) so I was a little surprised that a couple of dishes had already run out - probably a big lunch place - but that is the only complaint. The food was superb. My wife I have eaten in some very good places, and for me the cooking here is up there with the best and better than many. This is star food at jobbing actor prices. Three of us had the duck main course, which was like an Autumn woodland on a plate, smoky flavours (oyster mushrooms, caramelised broccoli, truffled dauphinoise) and succulent, perfectly cooked duck. In fact it's one of the best cooked, inventive duck dishes I have eaten, possibly the best. My youngest had the sweet potato gnocchi - she loved it. My starter, wood pigeon, also heavenly, with some piquant surprises not even mentioned in the description. Our eldest is Gluten intolerant and there wasn't a huge choice for her but the team were very helpful (if a little ill informed about chocolate mousse). The wine list is good and very reasonably priced. The Rock Inn offers great quality at a very fair price and we would all go back like a shot - including my teenage daughters who loved the place - in fact, I think we may well go back next year. Thanks to the Barclays. A delight.

Saw the Rock Inn in a magazine when in Taunton and decided to have lunch there. A superb meal of high standard. The calves liver and onions was so tender and the macaroon Devine. Looking forward to our next visit.

We went here for a spur of the moment night away. The inn with rooms was what I was expecting and the general feel of the place was good with nice decor. Our room was an attic room and due to the age of the building the floor was very uneven which In turn meant the bed was sloping downwards at the head end quite significantly which wasn’t a nice feeling when led down. We ended up sleeping the other way round with our heads at the foot end. As leaving my partner mentioned this to the manager/owner who as expected replied with the reason being these old buildings etc...my partner explained it could be easily rectified by adding blocks to the bed on the lower end, he’s a carpenter but she was very uninterested and I doubt very much this will be put right but should be as it would not encourage us to return again even though it was generally very good.

A friend and I went to lunch on a Saturday. We haven't been here for some time and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was superb, and the staff were excellent too. A place to be highly recommended. We will be going back soon.

Fantastic food and warm atmosphere. Recommend highly for all. Specials board was very traditional although some highly unique dishes