The Strode Arms in Mendip

Wonderful menu with pub classics done to perfection as well as creative gastropub offerings. The cottage pie was amazing, with a side of roasted cabbage, carrot, paranips, and a sweet potato mousse. The risotto was tempting. The loaded fries were fun. Great drink selection. Lovely setting with a peaceful ambience. Easy parking. Highly recommend.

My son, daughters and I were visiting the very nearby East Somerset Railway and wanted to find a nice pub for lunch and we did...here! Nice pub with a welcoming open fire, Wadsworth beer and very nice home made food, small menu choices but that resulted in top quality food.

Fantastic Sunday roast, friendly staff and a lovely cozy space

Popped in for quick drink as in the area.Friendly barman.Real fire which was lovely 🔥....Pub games available which is always a nice touch.....Just felt needed a little bit more atmoshere/lighting ...had fairy lights but was tad dark.Would pop in again if in area.Large pond opposite....I'm sure in the summer this would be an amazing pub/location.

We poped in for lunch after visiting the East Somerset Railway, the pub is a stones throw from the ESR entrance. They had a great deal on for lunch and both the food and service we're delightful!

Fabulous for vegetarians. Possibly also for meat eaters, but a good few vegetarian options. And the Parmesan was vegetarian

Phoned at 2.50 pm on the off chance of getting lunch on a Sunday. Was told only roast pork left, said we'd have that as we were 2 minutes away. Food was first class, and the sticky toffee pudding was amazing. Would highly recommend 👌

Food was much fancier than expected. Good traditional pub food, but presented very well, at a reasonable price. Good atmosphere.

Just been here for dinner tonight as we are staying locally and we must say that we have been to very many pubs in our lifetime and this was the best pub food we have ever had. We had the fish and chips and also the sausage and mash and they were absolutely amazing plus we shared a sticky toffee pudding for dessert and yet again that was amazing. We would highly recommend this pub if you are in the area - it was truly outstanding.

There's a lot to like about this place. Lovely food, simple unfussy menu. Tasteful, understated country vibe. Dog friendly too.

What a great pub and really good food! We arrived a few minutes after the kitchen was supposed to have closed, but the very helpful bar tender said if we ordered quickly they would accommodate us and we were very happy they did. Neither of us really had a chance to peruse the menu at length, but the pork belly jumped out at me , so I ordered that. My partner chose the beef sandwich. Both were excellent. We both really appreciated the staff going out of their way to help us get fed. Sadly I don’t live in the area and was passing through, but if I’m ever in the vicinity again I will be certain to stop by and try some more of their delectable food.

We have dined at The Strode Arms many times over the last five years and never once been disappointed. It is our favourite local restaurant by far. The service is faultless and the cuisine is devine. A year on since the above review and I have to say The Strode Arms is maintaining high standards in all aspects. I cannot fault the establishment in any way yet completely fail to understand why it is not more popular. Whilst it is nice it is quiet, we all have to patronise such high quality restaurants or we will lose them and be worse off for it.

Oldie world pub, i think once a farm.Every excellent

Lovely food and drinks, great atmosphere and staff

A really lovely quaint pub with friendly staff and wonderful wholesome food. I so enjoyed my vegan roasted carrot soup. It's all I had, as I was was on a road trip so it was just a quick 'pick me up' which it did! Really fab, will return!

Absolutely lovely pub, best fish and chips!

Chilled Somerset pub with great food, company and drinks 🍸

We came to the area from London for a weekend away and went here for dinner one night. The pub was quaint and local but the food was amazing, really high quality. Sausages were flavoursome and the homemade chips were massive and crispy! Genuinely great food for small pub! Would definitely recommend.

Lovely pub. Nice beer. We will be back

Superb food and made to feel so welcome. Very dog friendly too

A really good Sunday roast. Plus the fries that my son had were amazing!

Superb Sunday Lunch in this really nice old Pub. Run by a very friendly and welcoming couple. Obviously a good Chef in The Kitchen. We will certainly return and would definitely recommend to others.

What a gem. Fantastic food and service. Highly recommended.

Great friendly pub in lovely location serving delicious food! We loved are last two visits. Well priced and well cooked food, nice outdoor seating both front and back of pub and the occasional toot of the lovely old steam engine at East Cranmore Station adds to the ambience. I thoroughly recommend! The nut roast on Sunday is delicious btw!

Fantastic nut roast, veg beautifully cooked and presented. Well worth a visit.

Lovely food 😋 Quat old pub with lots of history

What a great Boxing Day lunch. Food and service excellent. What a great improvement to this pub in the last year. Highly recommended.

Lovely Christmas Lunch Tasty risotto

First time I'd been since the pub's reopening. Food superb. Silky, beautifully balanced soup; hearty mains with probably the most delicious, interesting pub veg I can remember and clever, comforting dessert. Lovely service and cosy ambience. Excellent value too.

We had a lovely meal on a cosy Friday night, sat by the open fire in the restaurant! The food was excellent.

Excellent Sunday roast, service, and atmosphere.

I've been to this pub a few times, as my daughter lives in a nearby village. Each time I have eaten I have not been disappointed. Very flavourful and fresh, lovely friendly service, beautiful interior and apparently they have a great pub quiz night also. Look forward to the next time I am there.

I am 57 years old so have eaten a lot of Sunday lunches, but this was the best.

Lovely village pub with character. Seating area at the front overlooks the pond with a larger seating area out the back. Lunch was amazing! Belly pork cooked to perfection with just the right crackle to the crackling. Staff were so friendly and helpful.

Popped in on a Sunday afternoon after a visit to the railway. Food was excellent, the new owners deserve all the success heading their way.

What an absolute gem of a find while out on a walk - popped in for a very late lunch - nothing was too much trouble - food was excellent - cooked to perfection and all done freshly - none of your ping microwave frozen garbage... cant fault it - would highly recommend and will definitely be back. Fabulous!!

I only leave reviews once in a while but sometimes something stands out as worth praising. The Strode Arms is 5 stars all the way. Superb food brilliantly served. All from fresh top quality ingredients. This will soon be recognised as a top gastro pub, but for the moment is quiet and undiscovered under outstanding new owners. We chanced upon it after going to the East Somerset Railway. With a gorgeous village pond viewpoint this is a jewel of a pub. The interior is brilliantly done but still traditional with a marvellous log fire and fantastic antique tables and carefully chosen comfortable, period seating. And boy can they cook. Book now while you still can. Loved it. Outstanding.

What a find! Beautiful place, lovely atmosphere, warm welcome. Menu was not too extensive but varied. Food was delicious, well cooked and beautifully presented. Waitresses were friendly and helpful with patience. Ours was particularly smiley, she was a delight. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and would definitely recommend.

Went in for a drink . Lovely pub

What a lovely place, the food was amazing and really reasonably priced. The staff were helpful and very polite Lovely place to sit out side with a mill pond just across the road. We will definitely be going back.

Stopped for lunch after a long walk. The food was delicious. Perfect country pub

Kris and Sam have really made the Strode an absolute gem of a country pub. The food is amazing, far superior to the usual fare on offer in pubs (and restaurants!). As all the food is cooked from scratch adapting options for fussy eaters or those on specialist diets is just a matter of asking (as long as your request is reasonable). At a recent visit they happily catered for one of our party on the keto diet by creating a bespoke starter from a burger patty and there are plenty of options that could have the carbohydrate swapped to a salad. The beer is well kept, the wine delicious, as well as a good selection of spirits on offer. All the staff are friendly and professional and dogs are welcomed with open arms (and a biscuit). If you're out on a long walk in need of refreshment, have a family celebration, don't fancy cooking or just want a swift pint (or hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows), you really can't go wrong with this pub. It's unpretentious and welcoming and we're so lucky to have it near by.

Great atmosphere, lovely people and delicious food.

Stopped as we were passing at lunchtime having never visited before. Pork belly with apple mash was to die for. Staff friendly and attentive. Price reasonable for quality meal.

A serendipitous discovery. Well kept beer and good tasty food.

My go to with my parents and family. Always great service and a friendly atmosphere. Food is fantastic and leaves a wonderful impression.

A very welcoming hostelry with a good selection of food which are served by friendly waiting staff. Excellent.

Erg lekker gegeten. Meer dan genoeg ook.

Revisited after 13 years. Was a brilliant pub back then. Heard it had gone through some hard times. Back to top quality now!

Nice place to sit and have a drink.

We're very lucky to have this as our local - as of time of writing (July 2023) it is truly excellent, a real hidden gem and worth visiting if you're in the area. Above everything else the menu is fantastic, with a good range of options, and the food is just impeccable. Presentation, taste, imagination put into what could just be deemed 'pub grub' - really above and beyond what you would expect. I've had the meat pie about 4 times now, it's that good. They do a meal and a pint offer on Wednesdays as well, so definitely worth popping down then. The beer is good (it's a Wadworth's pub), so I'm afraid I can't talk about the wine or coffee options as I just get 6X whenever I'm there! Current owners you can tell are really making an effort and taking care of the place; there's been renovations in the dining area, so there's plenty of seating inside, and they've made the bar a much more welcoming and warm place, where it previously had a bit more of a 'rustic' charm, (i.e. felt a bit like a bunch of random chairs and tables thrown into a room...). There's a patio out the front with a view of the village duckpond, and a nice grassy garden out the back with shade if it's nice weather and the patio's suntrap is too much! It's a beautiful old building as well, so cool in summer and with the fires in in winter stays nice and toasty. And it's a short walk from the steam railway! Only problem is I can't get down here enough.

Parking good, suggest going around the back. Quick service from the team, very friendly and helpful. Beer was good! Pub classics were better than average, good presentation, quality ingredients and fast service. Would return!

Had an impromptu lunch here on a Sunday when visiting the area with my parents, and it did not disappoint. The pub is in a beautiful little setting, has a very classic english pub feel. The food was marvellous, well made, authentic pub classics. The pies were super tasty and clearly made with good ingredients. The home made chips another highlight. 6X on cask was a lovely pint too, well kept. The staff were friendly and attentive, even though they had quite a large group all in at the same time, they did a fantastic job

Went to the pub today and had the best Sunday meal in a long long time. Definitely would recommend. The staff were friendly and the land lady was delight.

A little off the main road on way to Shepton Mallet in a small village opposite and overlooking the village pondThe pub was clean and rustic and was a good choice for a stop off, where there is plenty of competition we think we struck goldWe arrived bang on midday and there were a few people already insideThe drinks were well kept and tastyThe food was also well presented and good value and good qualityIf travelling in this area again we will definitely visit this pub

The likeable couple, their chef and staff are to be applauded for attempting to re-establish this pub and restaurant. The pub is welcoming and friendly with excellent ales. The menu is good and portions generous with reasonable pricing. I can thoroughly recommend the beef and mushroom pie, while on my second visit the beer battered fish and chips was faultless. The beer is well kept and a modest wine list carries some decent and affordable options.

I went to The Strode Arms yesterday and had the best food for a long time. The staff were friendly and attentive definitely will recommend them to all my friends and family. 10 out of 10. Booking my husbands 30th birthday there. Can’t wait.

Popped in for lunch with the Mrs, she had the ploughman's, although it was only 3 pickled onions and one piece of bread. I ordered the 'special' chilli jacket potatoeee with extra cheese, and i was a bit shocked with what arrived.

This is what you have come to expect from a lovely country, village pub. A large car park, warm welcome, choice of beers, tables in bar as well as restaurant and a log fire to warm you up on a cold evening. The menu had all the old favourites as well as newer dishes so something for everyone and it was well cooked and plentiful. We ate there twice and each night although not packed it was busy with visitors as well as locals so hope it continues as a lot of country pubs that I knew when I lived in the area have now disappeared.

Four of us called into the Strode Arms for lunch on Saturday and found this to be a wonderful country pub. Terrific Wadworths beer, pleasant cheerful service and faultless food. Although local we have not visited since new landlord has taken over and can honestly say it is very much improved. Can thoroughly recommend this charming pub - even better when combined with a visit, as we did, to the East Somerset Steam Railway!

We stopped in for Sunday lunch on our way past and had a very pleasant meal. Good choice of options, well cooked and decent portion size for a reasonable price. Lots of locals eating there too which is always positive!

I used to visit this pub regularly when Tim and Anne-Marie ran it. I had heard over the grapevine that Tim was back in the kitchen! So I telephoned last week on several occasions at both lunch time and in the evening. The phone just rang and rang so I sent an e-mail. Still no response! I have now booked another pub/restaurant for our special evening and, having read the most recent review, thank God that I did.

We rang in advance and booked for Xmas Eve for a group of adults we asked when booked it was a limited menu ... we were told no it would be a normal menu.When we arrived we found that it was a limited menu oh and they didn’t stock bottles largar The whole atmosphere was very Non Christmassy with No Decorations, lights or tree.The Garlic Bread Starters were cold, the deserts were listed as puddings but were actually more like pies with the pastry half cooked.Have eaten here before and we booked again for this meal as we were informed the pub was under new ownership and the meals were now fantastic .... Well actually the whole thing looked like some amateur set up with sorry to say an old school cook doing the food.Will definitely not be coming backThere are lot better pubs and restaurants within a 10 mile radius

We visited The Strode for dinner last night and were thoroughly impressed. The food was delicious, especially the halloumi fries, and the atmosphere was brilliant. The landlady was extremely welcoming as were the bar staff. Everything was without fault and we cannot wait to come back!

It's always good to see when local businesses takes on its customers comments and switches from locally bought in pies to home made on the premises. The quality is now certainly a lot better and comes up to scratch just like the rest of the menu. Always a friendly face behind the bar and a good pint of cider. You couldn't ask for more from a local pub!

Popped in for a lunch one day to get out of the horrible Somerset weather. Met by a lovely hot open fire to warm up and dry out. A friendly face behind the bar was welcoming and nothing was any trouble.The food is very well priced, freshly cooked and full of flavour. I certainly left a happy customer and look forward to when I can call back in again.

Myself and my family arrived without a booking and were warmly welcomed and the food was amazing ! Will deffo be back here! Good luck with the new venture to the new landlady!

Moved into the village in July and was so thrilled to have a real country pub on our doorstep.

Esta fue nuestra segunda visita a los brazos caminaban por en el último mes. La primera noche con amigos, con nuestra familia. Este es un viejo pub favorito local de mina y país estoy realmente contento de que el actual propietario/casera han regresado a su anterior de alta calidad. La opción de menú y el precio es bueno. La calidad de la comida, la cerveza y el servicio es excelente.

Mi novia y yo visitamos ayer los brazos caminaban por. Solíamos visitar regularmente, pero luego la dirección cambió y no había regresado. Así que volvimos para el almuerzo, la víspera de Año Nuevo y fue excelente, fue uno de los mejores bistecs de solomillo que he tenido, correctamente jugosos y cocinado a la perfección, y mi novia optaron por una hamburguesa de pollo, un adecuado una carne barata. No reconstituido

We had an absolutely fabulous Christmas Day lunch. The food was well presented, nicely served, plenty of it and very tasty. We hope to book again for 2017.

Si tienes hambre, quieren reunirse con amigos o familia en un lugar cálido de camaradería, luego de una visita a los brazos caminaban por es el lugar para ir. La comida es de buena calidad, realmente enormes porciones, almuerzo de domingo que no podía hacer mejor en casa. Lo único que decepciona en este pub es el servicio. Una extraña amalgama. . . . Jóvenes esperando. El personal es muy agradable, servicial y agradable, pero totalmente no tenía ni idea, tuvimos que pedir para todo, desde cubiertos de salsas, café y bastante a menudo nuestra solicitud fue olvidado. De divertido para frustrante, así que ven en la gestión, dar un poco de capacitación estos jóvenes y tendrá un gran establecimiento. Por supuesto que volveré, pero por favor, pep del servicio manteniendo la amabilidad camareras y encanto.

La comida era estupenda y grandes porciones, el único problema fue que tuvimos que esperar 45 minutos para que el plato principal. Fue muy concurrido, con gente bebiendo en el bar aunque no muchos comer así que no puedo entender por qué la espera fue tan larga. Uno de nuestro grupo tenía un postre caliente, mientras que otros habían helado. El postre fue una buena parte, pero el helado era una pequeña porción y se sirve en una tazita (.

Nice homely feel to this pub/restaurant. Staff are excellent. Good selection of food and hearty servings. Plenty of space between tables. One of the few places where 'rare' is cooked to my idea of rare

Fuimos con unos amigos para comer el domingo. Ofrecen dos trozos de carne para el almuerzo del domingo, y cordero mientras estuvimos allí, pero también ofrecen otros platos si no te gusta el almuerzo del domingo. El Domingo almuerzo fue de £12, lo cual es mucho más que un montón de pubs en la zona, pero este es un servicio de camarera no un asador. Con eso dicho, la carne estaba excelente tuve la carne y mi marido tenía el cordero. No vengan con 5 patatas asadas y un montón de asado parsnip. Teníamos sólo una pequeña de amplio espectro de otros vegetales entre los cuatro, así que solo tenía cinco zanahorias y una cuchara de col roja. Creo que por el precio, aunque es servicio de camareras, que podría haber reducido el asado de patatas asadas y Patacas Chirivías y dado más verduras. Fuimos para budín, lo cual de nuevo es un poco caro pero muy bueno.

Excellent food lovely setting...a stones throw away from the east steam valley railway.. huge portion sizes and excellent quality food would definitely visit again.

Disfrutamos de una comida familiar aquí el mes pasado y acabo de regresar de nuevo este fin de semana, ya que la comida era tan buena! De hecho, no solo la comida, pero el ambiente acogedor y el atento personal y ambiente acogedor que hicieron toda la experiencia maravillosa. Hay una gran zona de bar con chimeneas de leña, que es muy cómodo, sin embargo nos sentaron en la zona de restaurante que estaba limpia, tranquila y era espaciosa (no estábamos sentados demasiado cerca de cualquier de cualquier otras mesas que a veces es el caso). Hay un buen menú que incorpora la comida del pub clásicos como hamburguesas, así como pescado fresco (la lubina es increíble! Muy bien cocinado y filetes) (que son enormes). Pero ten cuidado; las raciones son generosas y los que no se puede perder, así ritmo tú mismo! Tenemos ganas de volver pronto.

This was one of the tastiest roasts I've had. Mine was the chicken supreme with mash potato , very good roast, great sauce. The veg that came with the roast were just right. Not overcooked nor undercooked. We sat outside , it was too busy inside. Book in advance if you can but they will accomodate when possible.

We arrived late-morning on a Sunday seeking a cup of coffee before the pub officially opened. The landlord was welcoming, if a little surprised to see us, but arranged two delightful cups. We left very happy and will definitely return for dinner!

Had a lovely delicious meal, the food was lovely, plenty of it and reasonably priced, the atmosphere was relaxed, service was good too. All in all a very pleasant evening,

Excellent Pub Grub, Excellent Ales and a Welcoming Atmosphere, easy to find off the main road into Shepton Mallet. Our 3rd Visit and again it was perfect

Visited here for a wedding breakfast then in the evening for the reception. The food was excellent. Service amazing. The actual place is charming. Could not fault this venue.

Estuve aquí una noche de sábado con amigos, 4 adultos y 4 adolescentes. Pub estaba lleno y había que esperar un poco para la comida después de elegir entre una amplia variedad en el menú. Comida apareció y no nos decepcionó - porciones enormes y muy sabrosos! El personal era muy amable y acogedor. No ha sido aquí durante años pero contentos de volver, sin duda volveremos. Recomiendo encarecidamente la parrillada mixta (es tan grande que podría ser una parrilla mixta compartir!) Brownie y tarta muy bueno también!!

Visité este pub esta noche con mi madre y mi hermana. Llegamos temprano por la tarde para ser recibidos por un joven muy amable, que nos servían bebidas y explicó todas las opciones de menú. Nos sentamos en el jardín trasero, que tuvimos para nosotros, ya que era temprano (6.30). Pedimos dos porciones de bacalao y patatas fritas y una cigalas. Cuando las comidas llegaron las porciones eran enormes! De hecho nuestro camarero (el mismo chico simpático como antes) que era tener Bromeamos sobre las ballenas! La comida estaba muy bien preparada y bien presentada. Este pub está en un entorno encantador, frente al estanque del pueblo. Está cerca de la carretera principal (a 361), así que no por casualidad, por casualidad. Es la primera vez que he estado aquí, pero sin duda volveremos. Tuvimos la suerte de conseguir una mesa esta noche porque llegamos temprano; El pub estaba ciertamente lleno cuando nos fuimos. Vale la pena sonar también tienen una mesa libre para evitar decepciones.

I picked this pub out as we were on our way to Somerset from London. Waste of time. Don't bother. We arrived just after 2pm. No food. But they had crisps!! Didn't feel much love. Also full of (unfriendly) locals. Avoid.

Had a meal here with a group of friends midweek and it was very busy .So probably best to book .The food was delicious and served quickly .We did try and book the following weekend but we were told on the phone there were people queuing to eat that evening .I highly recommend this lovely village pub

Fuimos a los brazos caminaban por después de visitar el tren a vapor, que está muy cerca. Llegamos a las 12 de la hora del almuerzo y estaba recibieron hasta las instalaciones y dieron una mesa muy amplia. Se ha sugerido por el querido hija intentaríamos plowman tradicional. Pedimos el equivalente a lo que fue una junta de trenes y afirmó que era suficiente para 2 o 3 para compartir, cuando llegó era enorme, con pan, mantequilla (un montón de tartas cerdo, cortada) sobresaliente jamón, varios grandes rebanadas de queso, ensalada, pepinillos, manzanas. Col, cebolla roja mermelada. Así que sin duda, dijo la verdad sobre el tamaño y era fresca, sabrosa y la calidad de la comida y no era caro

Courteous Owner allowed our well behaved Boxer Dog in as it was quiet early afternoon the Food was Good and prices average. This visit was instead of staying in the Railway Canteen

Tuvimos una comida fantástica. Recomiendo encarecidamente la hamburguesa vegetal, con una excelente relación calidad-precio. He luchado hasta el final. Muy bien presentada la comida. Las ofertas especiales de curry también era una buena opción. Preciosa ubicación pueblo rural. Hay mucho aparcamiento en la parte delantera y trasera. El personal era muy amable. El servicio era excelente. A un precio razonable teniendo en cuenta el tamaño de las porciones generosas. Sin duda volveremos.

Busy Friday night treat. Friendly welcome from informative, knowledgable staff. Food was delicious, fresh and beautifully presented. We will be back!

Friendly staff and locals greeted new faces kindly. The food was lovely, reasonably priced and plentiful.

Comida hermosa, enorme grasientos! Siempre amable y buen ambiente. La comida está bien presentado y visualmente tentador y los sabores son maravillosos. El personal es siempre muy atentos y queremos que disfrute de su comida, pero igualmente son acogedores si quieres unas copas.

He estado viniendo aquí durante 8 años y he visto una disminución constante y triste de este lugar.

Had a lovely lunch on Father's Day. Lovely food and great service. Very pleased to see the Strode Arms has improved with new owners. Glad to have an old favourite back on our list of venues.

Fuimos un grupo de 4 amigos un domingo al mediodía. Lamentablemente, la camarera se olvidó de traernos la segunda ronda de bebidas, hasta que se la pedimos de nuevo. Por lo demás, buen precio en el menú del día y la comida dentro de la normalidad. Relación calidad/precio, buena.

Paramos aquí como consecuencia del tráfico de Glastonbury. Gracias Glastonbury. Un pub encantador con un personal amable y el mayor raciones que he visto. Normalmente se utilizan para disimular grandes porciones de mala calidad para cocinar, pero ese no es el caso aquí. La parrillada que tuvimos fue hecho en una parrilla y los sabores eran fantásticos. Las patatas fritas eran caseras y aquí está mi única queja. La parrillada mixta era tan grande que no cabía ninguna chips en mi plato. Mi esposa consiguió un postre que dice ella era fantástico. Sin duda volveremos

Una joya de un pub que ha dado un cambio radical para mejor por su actual equipo. Amable incluso con niños pequeños, buena comida a un precio razonable, cervezas bien cuidado. Una buena mezcla de gente y pasando por el comercio. Recomiendo encarecidamente a gente intentando salir para comer o simplemente tomar una copa. Ambiente relajante.

Hemos visitado este pub dos veces para comer el domingo recientemente y una vez para cenar. La comida es espléndida, en la atención a los sabores, los tamaños de porción increíble son exorbitantes y el entorno del pub país es hermoso. Visitamos muchos pubs locales en Somerset para llevar el domingo y este es, sin duda, dentro de los 5 mejores!

This is a traditional country pub. The lunch we had was amazing and they are very generous poristion. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would throughly recemond.

Friendly staff. Good food and service in a traditional old pub setting, Wadworths beer and you can take your dog. Well recommended.