The White Hart Hotel in Taunton Deane

Wonderful food, great service. Scrapy run down car park

A hotel of two halves, top and bottom The refurbished downstairs very cosy with excellent bar lounge and restaraunt although disappointed that breakfast was only continental and was only allowed “1 posh coffee” Upstairs Rooms very poor! In need of proper refurb to include up to date facilities Bathroom window wouldn’t shut so noise outside kept me awake all night Sadly for someone who has mobility issues this hotel is totally unsuitable with no disabled access to the rooms

Best coffee that we’ve had since arriving in England 2 weeks ago. Absolutely delicious!

We were at The White Hart yesterday evening. The food was really imaginative, well cooked, and very generous portions. Price wise, it was pretty much as we expected for this type of dinner. The ambience was great, the staff were friendly and helpful, and we were happy with the whole experience.

Comfortable hotel with nice breakfast! Perfect pub atmosphere

Lovely old quirky pub, b&b & restaurant. The room was small but clean. The towels were large & fluffy. The shower was adequate; water pressure was low but the cubicle was not too small. There is a very small parking lot for hotel guests but this can be filled by others. If this happens, there is a free parking lot close by. The staff & locals were very friendly and helpful. Our only criticism would be not being able to open the window and no place to put anything in the bathroom - no shelves, not even a hook on the door. Breakfast was included; it was a plentiful fresh continental style.

Evening meal for two, for our 27th Wedding Anniversary. Choose the White Hart for its excellent reviews and it didn't disappoint. It was a fantastic menu, excellent tasting food and fantastic waiting staff. A massive thank you from us both. The atmosphere was great. We definitely will be back again

We were a bit late in the evening. Despite that we were welcome. Good menu. Great food. Kind service and nice atmosphere.

Heard good things about this place so decided to have a ride out and see for ourselves. The moment we walked in we were greet ed by polite and friendly staff, the food we ordered was fabulous along with the wine and what great value for money too. The whole evening was lovely and we’ll definitely be going back and recommending it to our friends. Plus we had the added bonus of a very pleasant conversation either the main man who was a joy to chat with Keep up the good work guys, you’ve got a gem of a place there See you soon

Highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious and beautifully cooked. A starter of tempura courgette flower stuffed with goat's cheese followed by a Sri Lanklan aubergine dish (including hogweed foraged locally by the chef) and elderflower pannacotta and rhubarb. Heavenly! Some of the best, most inventive vegetarian food I 've had in ages. Worth going out of your way to visit this restaurant. A real find!

Had a wonderful overnight stay at this country hotel, the bed was comfy, dinner was top notch and the continental breakfast was delicious.

We stayed here for a family wedding nearby. The hotel is quaint and all the floorboards creak but that is part of its charm. We had an excellent meal on the first evening - I had the fish dish, my husband had steak and my brother-in-law had the pasta dish and all were delicious. We were told they have a new chef - he really pulled out all the stops and delivered a meal worthy of Masterchef! The staff were very friendly and went the extra mile to help us.

Staff were very accommodating and dinner service worked hard to ensure great service and good food! Place is in the middle of nowhere which worked fine for me as I needed a good rest.

Disappointed. We arrived at the hotel to a building site / car park , but we did manage to park there ok . On checking in there seemed some confusion as it took a little while . We were then informed that they were not serving food as they had no chef ,we were advised to go across the road to the Bear inn if we wanted an evening meal . Which we did but we were very lucky to get a table there as it very busy . We were then shown to our room ,via a lot of stairs and corridors .( A bit maze like ) . Our room was very basic not like any of the pictures on the web site . Mould in the bathroom on the wall and ceiling. Bed was comfortable . The continental breakfast was ok , crosssiants ,cereal , toast and hot drinks . I don’t think we would go back .

This is a comfortable and unfussy venue for a meal with a menu that looks as if it will satisfy food lovers. Unfortunately perhaps on the night we were there the chef was off. Nothing felt quite right, lacking in much flavour and either over or undercooked. Not sufficiently bad to complain about, but not much to praise, although at least it was not too pricey, and the staff were friendly.

Went for a Mothers Day Lunch and we were told that chef was catching up on orders. 1 hours and 20 minutes later the food finally arrived. It was obvious that some of the items had been sitting around a while and the whole meal was like one on a bad Toby Carvery day. The front of house staff did what they could and we were only charged for half the meal but the whole experience wasn't great.

Booked table for 4 last night. We were greeted with a smile shown to our table which was nicely positioned. The room was warm and the ambience was good. The menu choices were very good. We were served by professional waitresses who was very informative of the meal choices. We throughly enjoyed our starter & main could not manage a sweet as we were all full. Good selection of wines & beers. Prices were very reasonable. We had a lovely evening thank you all especially the chief meals were great. See you all again soon. Family of 4.

After having a drink we decided to have an evening meal. So glad we decided to stay and eat. We had the scallops with black pudding and the mushroom on toast. These both were amazing, so tasty and well presented. We both had the fish pie with beautifully cooked vegetables. These were perfect. The restaurant had a good atmosphere and felt very homely. The staff were a credit. Definitely would xone back.

Booked to stay the night with breakfast. Surprised there was no cooked breakfast. The room was in obvious need of renovation. The shower, freezing or boiling. The towel hoop dislocated from the door it was hanging on. The fan in the bathroom, noisy. I slept ok but it felt quite 3rd rate. If you need a cheap stay, this is it, but don't expect wonderland. PS. When booking in the bar had a speaker on it at full volume. It was hard to tell what the member of staff was saying. I did wonder if they had a hearing loss to need it so loud; if not they will have soon

Lovely couple of nights staying here.

Very friendly and comfortable. Limited onsite parking but ample close by.

Nice and clean rooms, a bit too noisy at night. The restaurant is busy, so if you want to dine in you must book.

Very clean. Great if you just want a clean bed, comfy bed for the night. Not the warmest room as it is in an old property with sash windows and a convector heater. Quite quiet apart from the ticking radiator that comes on at 5am. Lovely bar downstairs with a very basic continental breakfast. They have a great choice of gins and mixers. Lovely helpful staff, friendly and welcoming.

Disappointed, quality of meat good but whole meal barely warm. Overpriced at£22 ,small portion of vegetables, ate it all as hungry but still have greasy taste in mouth. Apologies for not speaking to management at time but was pressed for time.

I wrote a review last year on the white Hart in Wiveliscombe And I have now deleted it as there are new owners And I must say the change is a complete 360 degree In as far as customer service and friendly staff go We went in with friends and we had a lovely evening good atmosphere and service the update is very good It feels more welcoming and friendly we be going back for sure Thanks guys you have certainly made a huge difference

After bringing family to visit in Feb 2022 I was more than nervous after their diabolical experience but hearing things have changed we thought we’d give the White Hart a second chance. How thrilled we were that we did! Firstly the staff engage, we had a warm and friendly welcome and we given plenty of time to look over the menu and wine lists. We asked for some amendments for our daughter and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. When the food arrived we were blown away! Everything is fresh and home made nothing was too much trouble and the atmosphere was delightful. In our party we ate the pigeon breast, baked Camembert, blade of beef, fish and chips, toad in the hole, spotted dick and the cheese board. We will certainly visit again and are relieved to finally have a welcoming, CLEAN restaurant/ pub in our town. They do good food very well. Well worth a visit! Thank you for a wonderful evening

What a fabulous venue. Met some friends for delicious coffee. The fire was lit, the team working were lovely. Love the way it is furnished, like a cosy country home. Lucky Wiveliscombe!

Lovely food and very clean hotel. Staff are friendly and attentive.

If you haven’t tried this place recently please give it another go. Dinner and service were incredible, and the experience since it’s been taken over is immeasurably better. Incredible food tonight, delicious wine and lovely warm welcome. Puddings to die for!

We have never visited Wiveliscombe before. My elderly Mum of 98 and I came to Wiveliscombe for lunch. We entered the restaurant through steps. I asked if they did sandwiches for lunch and was told yes and to find a table. I helped Mum up the steps and then went back for her wheelchair. We sat at the table for a good 5 mins. No one came. I then went to the bar and asked for a menu. Was told they are around here somewhere. I was given 2 and went back to our table. On closer inspection I had been handed a Sunday lunch menu. I returned to the bar to be told it’s the same menu. I said we wanted to have sandwiches and there were none on this menu. Waitress took the menus and said someone would come to our table. Another 5 mins passed. Mum and I then visited the toilets. When we returned to our table the waitress had replaced the Sunday lunch menus again. We had had enough. Time spent 20 mins waiting and wasted. Achievement- none. No one came to see us. We put our coats on and we left back down the steps and carrying Mums wheelchair. A waitress said enjoy the rest of the day as we left. What a disaster and total disappointment. Wiveliscombe - totally unimpressed. You could do so much better. The traffic light system was also diabolical and several frustrated drivers also agreed. We will not be bothering you again ….. 😡

Our first visit for some time and we were really impressed with the changes. Definitely more of a restaurant now, but still with a decent bar. Food is excellent with a good range of options and an excellent wine list. Would definitely eat here again.

We visited last evening for a family meal. The food was really delicious and staff extremely welcoming and friendly. What a lovely country town pub. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you :-)

What a nice surprise. Booked the hotel for one night. Was given room 14 which is right at the top of the building. Bloody hell I thought, all those stairs. Had a pleasant surprise the room and bathroom were excellent. Eat in the restaurant, I had the best sirloin steak in years, cooked to perfection. Lindsey was extremely helpful. I was made most welcome by the locals when I finished my wine in the bar. Great laugh. I would certainly stay again if I am in the area, but will ask for a first floor room. The only downfall was there is no breakfast although the website says it does. It would have been 5 stars had there been breakfast. Thank you.

Visited as price was good . We took 2 dogs . This hotel was very very dog friendly Staff all helpful . The pub itself is comfortably shabby not at all corporate . The room was clean basic but comfortable . Bathroom clean with spare loo rolls . Hairdryer tea making facilities . No fresh towels on a 2 night stay . No lift . We ate in the restaurant service was slow due to to low staff levels . Food when it arrived well cooked and appetising . We would definitely visit again .

Set in a quaint village location the White Hart Pub and Hotel is extremely welcoming. On arrival we were greeted and shown to our room. The room was clean, bright and spacious. I would class this as a budget hotel. We took two small dogs which were also made welcome. You are allowed to take them in the bar, where we had a scrummy dinner and equally gorgeous pints of Somerset cider!

I took my friends here for lunch this cold December day - and very nice it was too! Staff were friendly and service was prompt. Food was really nice - only criticism was that proper crusty bread would have been nicer with the Ploughman's Lunch, but everything else was great - chips, apparently were lovely! Dining room was spacious and clean and with the fire alight it would be really nice. Would certainly recommend it.

Really good location to see the area... rooms are dated but have what you need for a stay.. Small parking area behind the Hotel but also a larger car park across the road

We visited on a Thursday lunchtime. The town was fairly quiet. We looked at all the eateries and selected The White Hart as it offered what appeared to be a lunch menu of excellent value. We were not wrong. We were greeted by a very friendly and attentive barman and selected a table. The lunch menu offers lunches, i.e. not huge dinners which we do not want in the middle of the day. A good selection of pub food in modest, but more than adequate portions for only £6.50 ish. Our gammon, egg and chips was excellent; the chips amongst the very best we have ever eaten. It is worth a detour to visit and we will be back.

Rainy Friday night, rang half hour before arriving as paid for Air BnB booking did not exist! Got a room at a very reasonable rate. Room clean and comfy. Free car park just down street. Manager was very helpful, and the barman was a star! He could't be more helpful, what an asset to this place. Another couple in same predicament and they also were accommodated. Would definitely stay again on way down to Cornwall.

We were staying nearby in our caravan and were told the food was good, so we ventured to this lovely friendly old inn to have an early evening meal. The welcome was warm and friendly and we were made to feel important customers from the moment we arrived, we chose food from the specials board and were highly impressed with the professionalism of all the staff and the presentation and quality of the food was second to none, we would highly recommend a visit to the White Hart if you like fine dining and the prices are reasonably set for this type of restaurant/bar.

We arrived just as England were about to bat in the World Cup Final,Oh NO! the tv is showing the Wimbledon Final. No trouble for this Landlord,who went off and brought down his Lap Top for me.I watched this on my own for a couple of hours,until more and more people started to gather around my table....! Reasonable dinner,but as this was Sunday night,no specials board, Very large portions,(too much for these pensioners) but terrific value..Room was clean and comfortable

The service was brilliant, food and drink came quickly and was absolutely delicious! Our server was friendly, attentive and really fun. And on top of that, the food was very reasonably priced.

The young barman made us feel welcome and was attentive. The owners filled us in on their trip to Australia where we were from. The food was really filling and nice. Maybe a bit more variety for vegetarians would have been good but not a problem. We did have 24 stairs to climb but we were use to this in old English pubs. Very well worth the visit Loved it.

We recently visited we our two children we were in the family room which was very spacious , probably one of biggest family rooms I’ve been in ;) . The pub is lovely the bar staff Suzy was fab so helpful and great with the children . From the onset she was so accommodating and friendly and made our check in fab and we had drinks From the bar which were a pleasure . We didn’t eat as there were only food after 6 so we went over the rd which we did spend more time there because of the park but if the white hart would of had a park we would definitely spent ,more time there . In the mornimg the breakfast was beautiful , all homemade and the waitress Lindsey was amazing . She was so helpful , friendly and I cannot praise her enough. These two staff were a credit to this hotel :) .The only negative thing I would say is there was a larger guy (bar man ) one night and he was dam rude and made me very uncomfortable with my young child , he stated my boy was annoying and people had complained about him which was a Blatant lie. This resulted in our final day we spend it over the road due do his manner Definitely would not return if he was on the bar . Such a shame he let down the hotel .

We have a group of 5, 4 adults and a toddler. We haunted our room near each other and they gave us very nice rooms. That were next to each other. The rooms are some of the largest rooms we have been in for a bit. The toddler got his own bed. A nice long bath tub and the shower get smells amazing. The pub food was very tasteful.

Lovely welcome by staff and a budget friendly stay in a very comfortable bed! The breakfast was amazing too! I’d definitely come back.

Stopped in after a long walk. Ordered from the lunch menu and the food was excellent. Staff very helpful and attentive. Great bar with wide range of beers and ciders.

Just had a meal in white hart food was excellent good value for money.menu Choice was very varied and cooked superbly well worth another visit

We stayed for two nights and found the whole stay adequate and good value for money.

Visited after not feeling comfortable eating at The Bear.

We stayed here on our way to Cornwall on Good Friday and have to say thoroughly enjoyed it. Our family room was spacious, the beds very comfortable, a great shower with lots of hot water was very welcome after a long drive from Yorkshire.

Where do I start? The management are poor at best. I am a local bloke who drinks and eats local. And enjoy doing so. Iv used this place once or twice and think it’s one big shame. I had steak and triple cooked chips. The chips came out raw and very very late. When I said some thing I was met with rude comments. In my mind it’s all over priced and sub standard. Iv been in for just a beer and the management won’t even acknowledge I’m even there. Very very rude. I’d not eat sleep or even drink there. Save your pennies and go eat or drink in a nice place with a atmosphere. Just pop over the road to the bear. You get what you pay for there. Hope this helps

Kind welcome from the owners, easy check in and got us to our room. All clean and had everything you needed, fresh towels, telly, coffee etc. The bathroom didn't feel that private as there was no lock on it. Comfy bed and a good sleep considering there's a bar below and opposite the building, when we left the main door was closed so we didn't know how to check out but ended up finding someone, overall a nice stay!

We were visiting family locally for a short pre xmas visit and the white hart is where we will usually pop in for a meal.

The White Hart tends to be our default location for an evening meal when visiting my Dad. Food is good quality with a nice choice available. We never walk away feeling hungry! Will keep coming back.

Durante un giro nel Devon, in una notte british buia e tempestosa capitammo, non so come, con tutta l'Allegra Famigliola al White Hart. Orbene, ove mai capitaste anche voi a Wiveliscombe dovrete: A) imparare il nome del luogo B) imparare a pronunciarlo C) pernottare - e perchè no? - al White Hart. Pur non essendo eccezionale, è un edificio tipico e storico e le camere non sono poi malaccio. Buon rapporto qualità - prezzo. Proprietario simpatico

Book our Xmas meat with the butcher over the way from TWHH, and fancied a sot of lunch.

Given the reviews we were surprised to find the White Hart very unfriendly and not interested in our complaints.

This was our second visit to The White Hart following our first visit in March 2017 and we thought we'd return to enjoy their food and drink again.

Visited twice during our stay at exmoor gate lodges. Both times we had fantastic food, although the soup wasn't available on one visit. Sunday lunch was great as was the burger night. Food was great quality and the staff very friendly. Made a family of 9 and 2 dogs very welcome. I would definitely return.

The bed was comfortable but firm, sheets were crisp clean & white (lovely). Breakfast is no longer included , we went elsewhere. Bathroom has big fluffy towels, yay! Round of soap is also included. (And pale ring around the bath)

Stayed here on Friday night as a stopover on our way down from Cheshire to our week in Devon meeting up with our daughter, son in law and grandson travevelling up from Cornwall.

Overnight stay. Room was dirty, still scum round the sink, cups stuck to the tray, no complementary shampoo or shower gel sachets and no beakfast. Apparently they're not doing breakfasts at the moment but when asked why everyone else had a full English we were told those people had booked when they WERE still doing breakfasts so they could cook for all those but not for us two. I wouldn't have been so miffed if they'd at least offered us cereal and toast, which they had in abundance but no! We had to check out amongst everyone else eating big fry-ups. No apology either. No niceties and no breakfast and a dirty room. Won't be going back!

First impressions as we walked into the pub were of a group of loud men swearing in the bar. The step to the reception area (part of the bar) was chipboard and there were doors which were similar. We had to drag out cases up 3 flights of stairs to the 3rd floor, where we noticed that the carpet was worn close to one of the single beds. The shower curtain (what hotel uses a shower curtain these days?) was grubby at the bottom hem, the bath had a chip in it and the net curtains were worn where, presumably, previous guests had opened the window catch without moving the curtain aside. On the positive side though, the bathroom was clean and had no bad smells, the beds had fresh crisp white linen and the towels were white and thick. The beds were also very comfortable as were the two pillows provided. The carpark and approach to the pub was rough gravel which made it hard work to get the cases from the car to the hotel.

I was in Wivey for a few hours for a meeting and popped in for a quick bite and to use the WiFi and I'm glad I chose the White Hart.

We were staying at the hotel for a wedding, and turned up early, the staff were amazing and organised a room so we could get ready. Rooms were very comfy. Breakfast was well cooked. No complaints at all.

Stayed here for a night on the way down to Woolacombe. Very pleasant little B and B that allows late check-in. Room was nice and clean. Facilities basic but had everything needed. Breakfast was very good and service was fast.

This is our 2nd stay here and the staff are really accommodating and friendly which makes for a more pleasant stay after traveling from up north in Yorkshire.

Food is incredible. Not your typical pub food at all. Great multi course menu for Christmas Day. Family goes every year.

Visited the White Hart with another couple for an evening meal on a Saturday night which was pretty busy.

Always come for breakfast, staff are always cool food is always perfect Wivey is wicked great pub thanks very much

We stayed at the White Hart for the second time and found it really really nice. Very professional and nice staff. Good well stocked bar with two excellent beers brewed on site. Very good food. Rooms ok, clean and basic with comfy beds.

This country pub is a really nice surprise, the food is of good quality and the service is very attentive. The only downside would be the toilets which looked like they hadn't been cleaned since the previous night - considering we were there for dinner it wasn't very impressive. Overall I would return for another meal and recommend this to anyone.

Nous avons séjourné une nuit à 7 dans cet établissement. Nous avons occupé 3 chambre.

The White Hart is in the centre of the little Somerset town of Wiveliscombe, about 20mins. from Taunton. As has been said, the staff were fantastic, meals excellent and great value. Our room was very comfortable and clean. I would recommend the White Hart to anyone wishing to stay in this area. One thing I would say however, if you were elderly or had trouble walking, there are several sets of stairs to get to the rooms, which may present some difficulties. Overall I was very pleased and will stay again for sure.

Cosy relaxed restaurant with very pleasant and obliging staff. Come often as in my area. The belly pork with crackling I had on Saturday was succulent and delicious. The menu is very reasonably priced with very good service. Thoroughly recommend.

Was the first time we stayed at this hotel and I was suitably impressed with everything. We had room 3 which was above the skittle alley and upon arrival were informed of a function but never heard any noise from it at all. The food was amazing, both the evening meal and the breakfast, the staff were friendly and always made sure they made eye contact as the bar was busy. The bedroom was great with a nice big double bed that was very comfortable and even with the ensuite down 5 stairs that too was an impressive size. I would most definitely return for another stay and would go just for the food.

Nothing was too much trouble for the owners/staff who run the hotel during my stay here. Parking at the rear of the hotel but if it's full there is a free car park down the road. Lovely food. All the dishes I saw coming from the kitchen looked amazing. Basic room, big with lovely en suite. I was on my own here this weekend Felt safe. Families stay there. Olde worlde charm! Very good value.

We had one night here and it was great value for money, bargain at £49.00 with breakfast. A lovely cosy warm room too.

Had 3 nights here with our dog. Great location for exploring and walks. Ate in restaurant one evening it was nice, not the best meal I've ever had but nice. Excellent breakfast included with plenty of choice. Very welcoming staff. Good, spacious very clean room. Could have been slightly more luxurious but was very good value for the price we paid. Dog also made to feel very welcome. Would stay there again without hesitation.

We stayed here for a couple of nights and dined at the restaurant. Overall a very good dining experience.

We were a party of 3 and booked a table for evening meal before we set off on holiday to a rented cottage near Wiveliscombe in case we couldn't find anywhere suitable - this being our first day.

Very friendly welcome... and fantastic choice of food. A bit of a wait but it was worth it! Ate delicious steak, hake and cous cous (divine!) but the dinner winner was pork belly - so delicious and the best crackling I've had for ages. Highly recommended!

Recently stayed at this beautiful pub that's tucked away in the town of Wiveliscombe just of the M5. Before booking I had never heard of the town, but I am glad I did. My only regret was not staying longer!!

Lovely meal with the Family, food was excellent and service was brilliant. Nice Ales on tap will definitely come back. Compliments to the Chef.

Spent two nights here in the family room as a mini break on our way to our main holiday destination. Room 10/10, Service 9/10, Breakfast 8/10. Lovely recreation ground and park 5 mins up the road, and a heated outdoor pool. Would definitely stay here again.

Had a 4 night stay, the staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is very good plenty of options to suit all. Evening meal also very good. The whole atmosphere was genuinely friendly and accommodating. Beautiful location with plenty of walks near by too.

Had a very nice meal with the family and the dog. Very welcoming staff and locals were great fun. A dog lovers delight as there were 7 of them at one point! Food good, especially the eton mess. So good my son had 2!

Friendly Welcome (most appreciated), good, happy atmosphere the moment we walked in. Great Service, always with a smile, all the staff were so helpful - it was really refreshing. Breakfast was served swiftly and happily, great selection of delicious choices. Would recommend this Hotel to everyone.. Children and Pets were also made welcome.

Had a wifi issue when i arrived but ( Charles ) I thing sorted the problem straight away change me into another room with bother i was treated to a later than usual breakfast the following day as i didnt have to get up for work this is a great place to stay and if theres room next time im down that way i would love to stay again thank you all

Eat here often, the food is excellent, fine dining or just the wonderful burger it is all so good, Sunday lunch, like home.

We all just came for Sunday lunch, and I had the slow cooked beef, which I hear was sourced locally.

The White Hart Hotel offers a great stay. It has a well organised and friendly staff. The rooms are very good and clean. The food is excellent

The accommodation is amazing! Functional yet true to its orgins with charm warmth and character. The rooms are so lovely with all facilities required for our two night stop over break. Staff are friendly and polite and happy to stop for a chat and offer ideas of places to go. The breakfast was amazing a feast of local produce. We had the full English with the most mazing sausages and bacon. Also a selection of toast and cereals and drinks.

28 of us gathered for a 2 course meal on Friday. The service was efficient and friendly, the food excellent and plentiful (masses of vegetables) and a work of art pudding to finish with! Altogether a very good experience and atmosphere.

We popped in for a breakfast for the first time and we've lived in the village for 15 years. Service was excellent. We had poached eggs on toast and also some gluten free toast with Jams and marmalades. Tea was good, only complaint was the coffee, didn't taste the best, keen to come back now for dinner.

Found the White Hart easily, one of the more prominent buildings in Wiveliscombe. First ompression not good, outside of building a bit shabby, with a group of smokers huddled outside the front door. Drove into the potholed and rough carpark containing an abandoned MGB and various rubbish.

Just got back from a fabulous weekend here with hubby. Our room was at the back and although we overlooked the rear access alley when you looked up all we saw were fields and it was lovely!

From the moment when we stepped inside to a cheery welcome, to the moment when we eased our groaning stomachs outside after a wonderful meal it was a great evening. Their own-brewed beer was smooth, light and very palatable, they introduced us to a new and very enjoyable cider, all four dishes that we tried from the specials board were amazing. The butternut squash risotto under the pheasant breast was creamy and rich and the kale buttery, tender and delicious. The venison steak could have been cut with a spoon it was so tender and how often do you get salsify as an accompaniment? The other dishes, a Southern-fried chicken dish and a burger were also excellent and served with a great array of sauces and sides.

We are staying in the area with our caravan and this was recommended for a place to eat. Neither of us were disappointed. I am one of the most fussiest people to please when it comes to food and on this occasion I was unable to find anything to fault. The venison steak off the special board was the best I have ever had, just cooked to perfection. The chef here really does deserve some serious recognition. The young lad who waited on us was also very good at making sure we were well looked after. This place is really going to take some beating, definitely top of my list of places worth eating at. Top marks all round from both of us, thank you