The Winchester Arms in Taunton Deane

Nice pub and food and nice friendly landlord, only down for skittles match but he made us deel welcome

Fantastic stay. Nice comfortable room, quirky little pub but most importantly fantastic service and welcome from the Landlord and staff. Good breakfast. Highly recommended, look forward to visiting again.

Great pub tucked away off the main road, nice bar with well-kept real ales, Wendy cooks great traditional food, possibly the best steak and kidney pudding yet, also excellent desserts unfortunately, they were let down by "shaving foam" cream, please please use proper cream

This is a little gem. Good start it was packed means it must be good. Staff were friendly and the food was awesome. Roast pork with a home made yorkie. Extra roasties aswell. 🐷. Dessert was sticky toffee pudding. GORGEOUS!!.. spoke to the owner Patrick who has so much passion and loves what he does. Was told about Wendy who has been in the kitchen 20+ years. Shes a keeper too if she bangs food out like this. Will be back again and again. Beer was good too…

Sunday lunch was fantastic, extremely tasty and plenty of it. Nothing was too much trouble, my wife's special requirements (gluten free ) were all 100% satisfied. However, very disappointed with our finishing coffee, it was impossible to drink, think something must have gone wrong, had to send back untouched. Very surprised and disappointed to find we were charged for it.

Great menu full of homemade delights. Great beer garden at the rear with a stream running alongside. Dogs are welcome and well looked after.

Great choice for Sunday lunch. Men options included three meats or nut roast plus some alternative options. All went down very well with our group of 19 people. They also provide a large range of starters and desserts which were very tasty. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! The rooms are also really nice if you are looking for somewhere to stay.

I have stayed at "The Winch" many times for bed and breakfast as I live in Cornwall and support Somerset cricket. The letting rooms have been recently refurbished and are very comfortable with all the amenities you would expect. Patrick and Wendy and their staff are always very friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The breakfasts and evening meals are excellent and good value and the pub is at the heart of the community as any good pub should be.. The village is delightful and is a short distance from the hustle and bustle of Taunton. I would thoroughly recommend the Winchester Arms if you're looking for somewhere to stay or just for an evening out. You will not be disappointed

Beer Festival weekend. Good range of beers at the beer festival for a quaint village pub. Very popular, pub’s car park closed to accommodate extra seating. BBQ for burgers & hot dogs on sale outside the pub.

I stayed here for three nights at the end of June, and very much enjoyed the comfortable and clean room, great breakfast (included with the room rate - bargain!) and really friendly welcome by Patrick and everyone else. The dinners (and desserts) were also absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!

What a lovely lunch in this delightful pub, it really made our weekend. The Sunday lunch was hot, vegetables were just how I like them and desserts were delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive for our large group, nothing was too much trouble. The publican, Patrick, is a great host and looked after us extremely well. We would definitely consider visiting again.

Very welcoming, great food and atmosphere, thoroughly recommend it

We had delicious meals ( for 6), tasty drinks and very friendly and excellent service. Thanks to all the team.

Had a lovely meal and some excellent beer

Spent a lovely evening here with friends last week - service was great - all staff friendly and the food was lovely! The home made fishcakes were fantastic and the choice of puddings too!! a really lovely old fashioned pub with a great selections of Gins and Rums! I will be back! :)

This is the 2nd time I have eaten here and I'll definitely be back. Food was amazing, the portions size is very generous too. I'm a vegetarian and there was plenty to choose from. Its a proper old fashioned pub I highly recommend.

Pleasant village pub in Trull. Landlord friendly, and engaging, cheap expansive range of beers and ciders, plenty of spirits, and an array of alcohol free drinks, along with 40 different gins. Tastiest pork scratchings I've eaten, no surprise they've won an award, and pickled eggs too! Free carpark. Skittle alley with a metal chimney coming out the roof, presumably for a wood burner, to keep warm when knocking over the pins. Woman taking orders in the restaurant, assumed to be Landlord's wife, friendly, attentive and hard working. We didn't book but they found us a small table, and we ate a filling, flavoursome pub meal. They weren't trying to be something special, and I think this was reflected in the cheap price, for what was good pub food, at a very reasonable expense. Unfortunately, the pub was lacking a little, no curtains hanging, no real fire, no mood lighting or music, and at times some pretty fruity language when I suspect they want families eating in the restaurant to supplement the bar. Perhaps not when there are girls having a bawdy night out? They were showing the Six Nations rugby in the bar, which was a bonus. We'll visit again, if for no other reason than to have a non alcohol beer with pork scratchings and a pickled egg on top!

Lovely home cooked food and service. Was a large group of us too . Warm and friendly.

We visited this lovely restaurant in a large group, so we were able to see a large selection of meals. They were all very generous and excellent value for money, the vegetarian options proved popular too. We were really well looked after by the staff and made to feel very welcome, and the service was very good but not intrusive.

Excellent in everyway .meals were big and hot and lovely.staff absolutely brilliant nothing they wouldn't do to make your visit lovely .would definitely go there again .loved Patrick so friendly and kind .

Fantastic family friendly pub and restaurant. Food excellent with plenty of choice. Super friendly service and great atmosphere. We were very well looked after and nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend

We 100% recommend the Winchester Arms. Kind friendly staff. Warm & homely atmosphere. Food is very delicious. We will definitely be back again soon. Thank-you.

Every time we visit here always visited with a warm welcome by all the staff and the food is always to the highest standard

Really warm welcome by all staff. Food was exceptional and came out hot and fresh. We were in a large group and were all looked after so well.

Went in for a beer, beer was perfect and the atmosphere was perfect. Proper pub! I need to go back for food next time as it smelt absolutely incredible.

Great food great atmosphere and lovely staff..

We went for Sunday Lunch with a group of 14 , everyone thought how good the Food and service was would recommend

Great hosts , and really good food ， from the bunch of Taffy's

14 of us booked in for Sunday roast, one of the best I have ever had. Great friendly Staff, good choice of ales. Would highly recommend

We had booked a table for 6 people and upon enquiry was under the impression the pub was dog friendly. Upon arrival we were informed that the bar seating area was the only dog friendly part of the pub which had already been part reserved for a disabled persons access and that our dog was not allowed on our reserved table which was immediately adjacent to the bar. We were made to feel very unwelcome and the unhelpful staff just shrugged and abandoned us, so we had no choice but to leave. Our Sunday lunch was ruined. Probably for the best as the pub is very dated with a 1980s social club feel and the Sunday lunch menu was roast or roast with no other options. The pub was busy but mostly with elderly regulars.

Came here on our way back from Cornwall. Decent place with good food and service. Will likely come back again if I'm ever in the area. Better than Taunton Dene Services either way

What a delightful Sunday roast! Simple, traditional and fantastic value. The pub is relaxed and friendly, the staff take time to look after you. What a joy!

Our party of 13 plus dog visited 3 times last week, every visit being welcomed and accommodated. The service was brilliant, the food delicious and the staff and landlord were polite, chatty and helpful. Even the locals made us feel welcome and didn't seem to mind the noise we created! If we are ever back in that neck of the woods we'll be sure to pop back in.

Would have liked staff to all wear masks, especially when standing talking over our table. Made us very uncomfortable.

Staying at nearby Kibbear Farm, we booked a family Sunday lunch at the Winchester Arms. We received a warm welcome from the landlord and staff and the service was excellent. The food did not disappoint and was delicious and very good value for money. We...

Good Meal at lunchtime. Excellent choices on menu. Good ales and Ghostship 0.5 as an alcohol free option. Friendly Landlord and efficient staff

Fantastic little place, great ales and food.

Fantastic! Great food, good selection of beers and ciders. Really friendly atmosphere and accomodating landlord. Can't wait to visit again.

Fantastic food, great beer, good choice of non alcoholic beers as well as a very charismatic landlord.

Fantastic food, great beers on tap, good non alcoholic beer selection, and a carasmatic landlord.

Popped in here for lunch with the wife and drink. The owner was very friendly and hospitable as was the young lady on the bar. We sat outside and enjoyed the most delicious mushroom starter followed by skate wings and scampi and chips. Traditional pub...

We recently visited to celebrate a family birthday. Atmosphere was great, service fantastic and food lovely. Portions are very generous and left little room for cake!! Communication from booking enquiry and throughout was excellent and everything was done to ensure our evening was very special....

Fantastic food and always top class customer service. Thanks Patrick, Wendy and the rest of the team.

Excellent food and very friendly, helpful staff 👌

Good food and service and polite and helpful.i would recommend it.

Lovely hospitable pub, very friendly helpful landlord, food good

Good local pub serving a good selection of beers

Very kind staff and we were made to feel welcome! Beautiful garden seating

Never been before, with family we had a really nice drink in the large beer garden, and my wife's son paid the bill Brilliant

Nice pub and waitress for lovely. Just sadly took nearly 40 minutes to get a drink

After our daughter's wedding fell through and was rearranged due to Covid, they arranged a micro-reception for us at the pub at short notice. Nothing was too much for them, their kindness, hospitality, venue and food was just amazing. For what they provided, it was...

A very tasty lunch with friends, inside a pub! Marvelous - I've missed doing this.

The owner went to so much trouble to source a special bottle of champagne as a gift for friends having their reception at the pub. A last minute request from us ,all the way from Aus! Thank you and look forward to coming in for a pint on our next visit!

Our first visit, a wonderful roast dinner and Patrick was a warm host. Nice pub garden, incredible Yorkshire puddings!

Disappointing. Rude staff (owner) and terrible service. Despite pre-booking a table for 8pm, when we arrived (around 8.15) we were told that they were shutting at 9pm and so we couldn't have food. Two of us ordered a lager sandy and a white wine spritzer. We recieved these without the "spritzer" or the "shandy" parts! Not a nice first experience out with friends after so long......will not be returning.

Brilliant friendly service. Fantastic beer garden and great food too.

Our local and back doing so well. Really enjoyable evening on Friday. Very busy but service and food great. What a lovely garden

Excellent customer service so friendly and helpful. Food was just perfect, Excellent value for money. The outside area is well set out taking covid rules into consideration. I would 100% recommend the Winchester,and cannot wait to go there again.

We have had takeaway from here a few times, roasts can be hard to do. But patrick, Wendy and the team have smashed it out the park. Amazing portion sizes, amazing home cooked food at the highest quality. For the price too £26 for 2...

Just finished a wonderful Valentine's eve meal courtesy of the Winchester arms. Absolutely perfect!! Thank you so much x

Excellent Sunday roast & pudding. Very good value @ £12 for 2 courses & really pleased to help support a local business.

Shame it's shut but lovely place

Got to be said that this village pub is a little gem. In this time of uncertainty they still continue with their excellent service when it comes to making sure your treated with the upmost professionalism and safety. I placed my order over the phone the day before, and picked it up the following day at the allotted time(please see details, this also included drinks) I was greeted at the main side door, and followed the guide lines, my food was brought to me by the chef. The food was EXCELLENT, and well worth a return visit.

Excellent takeaway tonight. Delicious fish and chips and lasagne - all home cooked. Such a treat after a busy week at work and able to get this during lock-down. Highly recommend!

We ate here for my birthday on Friday just gone, and the food was a surely delicious! Huge portions (and I'm a big eater), freshly cooked and really delicious. I had the cod fillet and almost couldn't finish my plate. My husband has the beer battered fish and chips and the batter was so fresh and crispy. My son has a severe dairy allergy, and the staff and chef were only too happy to accommodate his beds. Lovely beer garden, right next to the river. Dog friendly. All round lovely village pub.

Lovely pub, visited midweek so, service was very good and, food was fab! Extensive menu and good beers. Well worth a visit

The food was amazing as always!! We chose to get our food as a takeaway. All items were bought out to us in the car due to Covid restrictions. Fantastic service! Superb food! The only downside...we didn't get to enjoy the lovely atmosphere of the...

Lovely food nice atmosphere and dog friendly

Very friendly service and good food, we'll definitely go back

Friendly local pub Good food portions

Great food, reasonably priced and friendly service.

We had a lovely meal with the granddaughter,absolutely loved it, lovley place nice and clean lovely atmosphere, the food was to die for , we will definitely be back, you could taste the lasagna was home made , we would highly recommend you try it...

Great pub food.. great choice great portions. Reasonable prices

Lovely pub, great service. The food and drink were great quality and reasonably priced. The room was good for BnB standards. Very comfortable. Had worse nights sleep in 4star hotels. Definitely would re visit.

We are regular visitors to Taunton. We found this around 7 years ago, loved it, dropped off by family. Always wanted to find it again, chance would have it we did. The food is top notch, and they were accommodating despite us arriving at 830pm....

Very good food and plenty of it.

My partner and I went here for a meal here as we live 5 mins drive away, and it was our first time. We left with mixed feelings. As other reviews have said the food was enjoyable, but nobody came to the table to ask...

We had a lovely sunday lunch at the Winchester arms garlic mushrooms to start , then onto roast beef with all the trimmings, finishing off with chocolate fudge cake and ice cream, it was a lovely meal staff were so helpful, we will be back...

Went here for a evening meal and were not disappointed.... Black pudding fritters to start, pie and chips for tea with home made cheesecake for dessert. Portion sizes were amazing and quality was out of this world. Will definitely be back.

Perfect country pub close to Taunton town. During the current coronavirus situation myself and my family want to stay away from town. The Winchester arms is great for lunch in a rural, calmer setting. Especially being only a short drive, cycle or scenic walk from Taunton town centre.

Very reasonable b and b. Good host. Tasty veggie breakfast. Nice pint too.

Disgusting tables, barley any vegetarian options Slow service fake j2o probably brought from a corner shop putting things on the menu that are sold out but shoutout to the nice lady that served other than that the best pup I’ve ever been to

so in the current pandemic, we had a family funeral where there were going to be approximately 15+ people attending a 'wake'. All we had to do was find a place. A few places turned us down due to numbers or wanted to charge per...

Had a few meals here before lockdown (all of which were superb). Our most recent visit did not disappoint either. Friendly staff, great selection of drinks (including many gins), very good food (reasonably priced too). Many thanks, Will be back soon.

I don't very often visit the Winchester Arms, it's a bit out of the way for me but I've always enjoyed their beer and food. Today, in Covid times, I was pleased by the staffs' friendly welcome. They were obeying the rules without being officious about it. The black pudding fritters were excellent. As way the Legend beer.

Great guest ales and a good all rounder for food and drink

Stayed here during a trip to the south coast, the room was lovely, the pub meals were delicious, the landlord Patrick is a gem, and next morning's breakfast is why I'll be stopping there again. Many thanks Patrick.

Great place to stay friendly staff stayed overnight lovely room Patrick the owner couldn't do enough for us great breakfast recommend this place

Great atmosphere. Had a tasty Sunday lunch. 1st visit but we'll be back

Very welcoming place with lovely staff, excellent service, food and beer 🚫🧢

Excellent food, lovely friendly atmosphere

Great value for money Sunday roast, lovely food

Polite welcome, very very good beer, we popping back soon to try the food. Clean and tidy as well.

Fantastic village pub great food and friendly staff 👌

Lovely friendly pub and food was good too.

A really nice pub and it serves great food. Helpful staff and a nice atmosphere. You can take dogs in. Very good facilities. Nice outside area for the summer. Highly recommended. Good value.

Lovely country pub full of character. Staff are always excellent and a good range of local beers, and the food is delicious. Thoroughly recommend all year round - they also have a great garden area. Oh and they take dogs :)

Great service & friendly, helpful staff. Food is also excellent & very reasonably priced 👍😁

The minute I walked into this place I just knew it was going to be good. The landlord looking after us was a diamond, very attentive but not in our faces, as the time passed that we were there he was equally attentive to all...

Arrived with 10 friends and could not find a fault. Friendly staff, good selection of quality beer, cider and wine and the food was excellent. Good portion size, very good quality and good service. Personally one of the best baked cod dishes I have been...