Vivary Arms in Taunton Deane

2 Celiacs and they couldn’t have been more helpful, we have eaten here a few times now and it’s always the same high standard and we will keep going back

Had a amazing roast lunch everything was hot and plentiful I would say this was my best roast lunch I've had in a long time and cheap as well staff was welcoming as well

Fourth meal I have had here, they must have a great chef because every meal was brilliant, especially the puddings. Table service was also great. Would have given five stars but the counter service was very slow due to bar staff also waiting on tables.

Organised a Sunday Lunch for 15 people, the food was lovely and plentiful portions, everyone that went said how good it was Staff were all really friendly and helpful, looking forward to another meal there soon

Cosy pub with a log fire. Good choice of beers and cider. Great local. Very old country pub, probably the oldest in Taunton. Love it.

I recently organised an evening out for 18 of my colleagues.Food was pre ordered and enjoyed by everyone. I would like to Thank all the staff for friendly, helpful, prompt service especially when serving so many people.Lovely atmosphere and roaring fire. Well done to you all. Very satisfied customers.

The food was excellent and so was the service Nicky was our waitress she was very good we liked it so much we booked for Sunday lunch

Had a lovely fish and chips and a pint for £11.50 at The Vivary Arms. Excellent value, roaring fire, great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Friendly people, freshly cooked food served hot and a cosy, welcoming environment. Looks like 'The Vivary ' is back!

What a lovely little pub, went last night for food with my son. Staff were very accommodating and friendly, we had a lovely meal. Couldn't fault anything. Would highly recommend and we will be back to try out more lovely home made food no chain frozen microwave meals here.

Booked Christmas work lunch here this week to support our local pub opening again . Disappointing meal, over priced and poorly presented ! Two courses costs £26 !!!!!Service was amateurish and lacked any social enthusiasm. That’s 10 people who won’t be returning or making any recommendations! Thats a real shame 👎

First visit since it reopened. Found the staff to be extremely friendly and welcoming, good selection on the menu and food was well presented and very good quality. There were 6 of us and every meal was perfect. We will be back

My sister came all the way from Cornwall to take our mum to what to be our local pub only to find that they couldn't sit where they would have liked as xmas Dec's are being delivered and that's where we want to put them so they sat in another area only after ordering fish and chips 3 times were told we have no fish and no apology, all I can say is my sister said they weren't very friendly so they went somewhere else to eat. I don't think any of my family will go back to the vivary as we used to call it

Nice beer on hand pump - Otter and Doombar. Pleasant and welcoming service. Pub looks to have been recently refurbished and was clean and well kept.

Food was very tasty and hot , service excellent will definitely be back highly recommend the Creme Brulee. Lovely atmosphere.

Excellent meal,service was outstanding. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Will definitely be going back.

I just want to start by saying the new landlords Chloe and her parent have done an amazing job. We have been to the Vivary Arms for drinks but when we found out they started doing food we was very pleased. It is very high quality food, served well and for an amazing price. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

It is great to have a good pub food option just around the corner. We have been going to the Vivary Arms for drinks for some time but we very pleased to be able to enjoy the food offering. It is very high quality pub grub, served well and for a good price

A meal for four on a very busy Friday evening and the food was really fantastic. A simple pub menu but all four dishes were spot-on. Good portions and beautifully cooked. Highly recommended.

It's early days and it was very encouraging. Service not quite up to scratch. No offer of dessert or coffees so they are missing out on sales. Book in advance to ensure you get served on time.

Amazing food, service and drinks, we are so happy this beautiful traditional pub has re opened. Highly recommend, we can’t wait to return!

Fantastic to see this pub open again under new management. Great to have local beer again and the pub’s had a nice spruce up too. Looking forward to it becoming a regular haunt again! Great news for Wilton.

Think most people will know the old song Pub with no beer... well this is it!!! - and on a Friday evening!! Only time I've ever experienced this anywhere before is just before the doors are closed for the last time. Hope this is not the case here as the place has so much potential Very disappointing

We have just tried the Vivary under its new management. It feels much brighter and spacious. The people are really friendly and there is a great new menu. I had the seabass and my husband had spaghetti carbonara. Both were very tasty and generous portions. If you knew the old Vivary please give it another try. Like us, you might be pleasantly surprised at the improvement.

Really friendly and helpful staff creating a happy atmosphere. Beautifully presented roast dinners with an excellent range of tasty vegetables - more than any of the 4 of us could manage :-)

Fabulous meal here tonight thank you to our hosts Maxim & Jackie. I’m sure you will make a great success. See you again soon

What’s happened at the Vivary? Family birthday for Sunday dinner for 4. Excellent slow roasted lamb. Very friendly service. Great beer. Highly recommended and hope Maxim & Jackie are here to stay.

My friend booked us a table for lunch yesterday to celebrate a personal success. We were both dropped off outside the pub (so that we could both have a drink!) only to find the door locked and the whole pub looking pretty dark inside. We called both numbers shown in the window but neither of them answered and a message was left but has not yet been replied to. We were looking forward to having lunch here, especially after lockdown, but unfortunately ended up having to go elsewhere (which luckily ended up being delicious!).I understand that emergencies can happen but as a business please let your customers know if bookings need to be cancelled so that they’re not left waiting around outside the front door.

Came for lunch with my Dad and his guide dog Albert, we were really well looked after by the new owners who couldn’t have done more to make us comfortable and the food was tasty and very reasonably priced. We’ll be back!

Great food at very reasonable price. In a pub how a pub should look. Happy customers that will return. Thanks guys

New owners after 2 weeksFantastic food & service, couldn't do enough for us!This was a lunchtime meal, can't wait to try alarcarte meal Have returned back for a lovely meal with family We had alacarte which was amazing but waited a while for it!!Owners couldn't do enough for us & so so friendly

Just had some great food. Very well priced, cooked perfectly. Hosts were very friendly. Am coming back with friends on Saturday. Excellent all round.

We had a lovely visit. Amazing staff and we were offered a lovely menu, off menu food if we wanted and options for how we wanted it cooked. Felt welcoming and cosy for those wanting a homely cosy pub after this tough year! Very attentive staff. Would recommend ❤️

Amazing food and lovely service in a beautiful beer garden that has recently been taken over. The new landlord’s are doing an amazing job and have raised the bar since moving in.

With new owners again we thought we would pop our heads in for a few drinks and some food. The staff are excellent and the food is truly amazing. Definitely a step above the rest. Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu.

Most of what asked for was missing asked for a roast Turkey and received pork I will never go back after that

The Vivary Arms has changed hands in the last 2 weeks and wow what a difference.! Clean and tidy with a warm welcome from a lovely couple who have the enthusiasm for this great local pub. They have already started serving meals and very good real ale! I will certainly be visiting again soon.

Half the items on the menu were sold out, food ordered was really poor and placed smelled stale! Only positive was man serving was lovely, but would avoid at all costs, place is crying out for a revamp!!

Gone through a difficult time with initial 'owners' leaving.Present 'owners' very hospitable and we had a very good evening meal with gluten free chips!! and they were very accommodating with gluten free diet which is super for pub food. Menu a little sparse otherwise but assured finding their feet and will improve this problem.Generous portions.All looks very promising and will certainly be going there again.

Had gammon and it was beautiful thank you for your great service staff was friendly on arrival I believe her name to be meg

For the last 25yrs have enjoyed a lunchtime drinkThis time of year, only to find it shut despite opening times saying open 12-2pm. Plenty of locals turning up dissapointed, could not believe it.

I recently visited the vivary arms with a few family memebers. We stopped in for a family gathering, I have no complaints. The food itself was absolutely delicious and I can’t fault service. The staff will bend over backwards to meet your requirements, they are approachable and friendly. The new landlord and land lady are also very welcoming. Would highly recommend.

I am a local resident of the Wilton area and I view the Vivary arms as an extremely important part of our community, the Vivary has always been a warm welcoming place with excellent food, drink and service! Although it has changed hands quite recently the quality of the experience at this cosy local pub has improved if anything! I would like to respond to the recent review concerning the Sunday roast, I have eaten many Sunday roasts at the Vivary and last Sunday I have to say was the best I’ve ever had! No complaints at all about the food, it was beautifully cooked, hot and extremely tasty just what you want on these cold winter days. In regards to the complains about the prices... well you’d struggle to find such a charming atmosphere anywhere else in Taunton for a cheaper price, that’s just the reality of it I’m afraid ! As a neighbour of the Vivary I’ve noticed it’s been extremely busy these past few weeks which I am delighted to see. I do not think it is fair to put the lovely new landlord and lady’s business in jeopardy because of a unreasonable disliking of a few roast potatoes! I have attached some pictures with this review just to demonstrate how lovely the Christmas decorations that have been put up this December are, creating a festive, atmosphere that couldn’t be recreated anywhere else in the local area! Would highly recommend paying a visit to the Vivary weather it be for food or drinks as you won’t be disappointed !

This used to be the most amazing pub when the previous owners had it. You had to book weeks in advance to get a table. However since it changed hands it’s been a shadow of its former self. We had been just after it changed hands, and had a bad experience, but we wanted to try again to see if it had improved. Sadly it hasn’t. The two of us booked for a Sunday lunch. I rang in the day before to check what was available and they said either roast beef or roast lamb, which sounded fine. When we go there that was ALL on the menu board - just roast beef or roast lamb! No other option at all was mentioned, so forget it if you are vegetarian. We went to the lounge restaurant part. It was a chilly day and was chilly in there. The fire - such a feature of the Vivary - wasn’t lit or even properly cleaned. On the bar was the sole Christmas decoration - a small ‘table top’ bauble tree. I ordered a glass of tap water with a slice of lemon, plus a large glass of Merlot. That was the first issue. They only had Shiraz - nothing else at all - and that was their last bar one glass of red wine too. A pub with NO red wine - unbelievable. When questioned they said they had had a busy Saturday and their delivery wasn’t until Monday - but surely it wouldn’t be beyond the wit of the owners to nip down to Tesco or Lidl (both just round the corner) and buy a few bottles to tide themselves over? The wine there wasn’t cheap either - my 250 ml glass of red wine cost me £5.50. We were shown our table - cramped table for two in a corner, despite the rest of the tables all being empty bar one. Ordering took ages - in the end I went to the bar to order our two roast beef. When it finally came it was ok, but it wasn’t great. The potatoes were clearly reheated and were black on the top but an unappetising white in the middle. No one came to ask how the meal was, so it wasn’t until the end that I was able to point out my uneaten potatoes. The response was ‘we will raise it with the chef’. The staff were ok but their long hair wasn’t tied back as it should have been as per food regulations. We then asked for the dessert board - the price was £5 for a basic dessert which was outrageous . I also asked for another glass of red wine to be told I had drunk it all and nothing was left. We decided to leave. The meal itself had cost us £9.95 each, plus the wine - and when I went to pay the bill there was no discount for the appalling potatoes. I paid the full price of £25.40 for the two roast dinners and a glass of red wine. The receipt wasn’t itemised and I had to request a second itemised one. I also queried about my comments to the chef. They chased this up and came back with the response ‘the chef appreciates your comments!. We could quite see why the Vivary was empty that lunchtime, despite all the other local places being pretty full. There were only the three table occupied during our visit, with one chance visitor coming in as we were leaving, it’s as if the owners are playing at hospitality, and not taking it seriously. We won’t be going back. We decanted up to the Shepherds Rest in Galmington, where I had a wonderful dessert for £3.95 and a large Merlot for £5. It was cheaper, with far better service and ambience - and all their Christmas decorations were up. It was also warm. I wish we had gone there in the first place! Well done Shepherds, for showing how it should be done.

Told The Vivary had changed hands, yet again, so popped by at lunchtime today (12:30 Tuesday) to check it out for lunch. All locked up with no lights on, even though online the opening hours are claimed to be 12am to 11:30pm everyday except Mondays, which is 5pm to 11:30.

This is a very old quirky place with lots of little nooks and crannies. It is a heavily listed building and for sure the entrance is a bit unusual but not in a bad way. You do tend to be greeted by some locals sat there but very friendly and welcoming.Then you squeeze through to a delightful little bar full of old memorabilia. Fantastic food either in the bar or the separate, again quirky, restaurant and very friendly staff. Recommend this lovely little old place wholeheartedly.

Popped into the Vivary the other day to see if anything had changed with the new ownership but, sadly, this lovely old Taunton pub will never be a success again until the owners do something about the 4 or 5 miserable old codgers who resolutely block the only access to the bar area. No doubt they feel they have every right to do so - it is 'their pub' after all - but intentionally resisting every customer who tries to edge and inch and apologise past them is a sure recipe for the commercial disaster the pub has become over the last few years.I live locally and am surprised at the sheer number of other locals who, completely unprompted but quite vituperatively, quote these bar blockers as the main reason for no longer using The Vivary. Simple solution: Cut a one metre opening in the fake partition immediately to the right as you come in through the front door and move the table in front of it down to block off the existing bar entrance. A simple afternoon's work would allow the old codgers to retain their own private bemoaning area whilst allowing the rest of us to actually get in and out.I make no charge for this piece of revolutionary architectural advice but trust I may get my reward from seeing The Vivary regain it's stature as one of Taunton's little gems.

Heard it was under new ownership so popped down to see what it was like. It was quiet in the restaurant but busy in the bar. We had supper that was excellent and great value. A small choice but freshly cooked and really hit the spot. Happy to say it’s back in business!

Very pricey to drink here for what it is! Stella £4.55, Fosters £4.25, and even Carlsberg was £4.15 from memory. Shame as it’s very local to us, and we’d like to visit regularly, but not at those prices.

An amazing pub. Friendly staff. Great food and a wide selection of drinks. A cozy bar and dining area with a beautiful beer garden.

Seven of us booked in for a Saturday lunch as we do every time we meet up in Taunton. The meal didn't disappoint. We had ordered at least 5 different main courses which arrived together. Tasty and hot. Followed by dessert. Lovely. Waitress was a attentive. This pub is up for sale do whoever takes over has a lot to live up to.

This was one of our favourite watering holes. We left it for about 6 months after the new proprieters took over before going again to give them a chance to settle in. The inside hasn't changed much during the period, but it has lost its friendly feeling. It used to feel like cosy country pub, even if we were the only customers. However, it now feels more like a canteen. We had no complaints about the food, except that the food, especially the roast potatoes, got cold before we;d finished eating. We may try it, again, during the week, but it's very doubtful we'll return for a Sunday roast.

Visiting the area we came across this absolute gem, the atmosphere was cosy and the food was delicious. Helen the manager came and spoke to us about the area and recommended some dishes. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting or even if you live locally.

Just had an awesome Sunday lunch at the Vivary. Definitely still open for business despite all the rumours 😂

Visited for a friends 30th birthday party. All the stuff were amazing not fazed by the 23 of us that piled in. The landlady had decorated the tables and put complimentary wine in the table. The food was amazing. best pub food around this area. Will definitely be visiting again

Popped in with my mum after visiting friends. We both had a light lunch it was lovely and was great value for money at £5.99. I would definitely recommend to anyone who’s passing! You will not be disappointed

Staying at a mates house. His local when in town. Decent old warm full of cosy knickknackery pub & restaurant. Evening visit on a Tuesday and very quiet. Empty. Staff appeared surprised with us 8 piling in - "Action stations". It was.

Been here twice in the last month and was very pleased with all meals. They also catered well for larger groups. Service was excellent!

A great lunch and the whole family were made to feel very welcome. Friendly staff and excellent service. Good selection of puds and huge Sunday roast!

Great old fashioned "proper" pub, with an open fire, good food and nice atmos.My favourite place in Taunton to enjoy a beer or two.

Under new management, the recent management/ownership changes to this pub and their menu are second to none, outstanding if you might say. The introduction of a 'Light Lunch' alongside many new main dishes are brilliant, and my large party were all shocked at the improvement from our last visit, making the outing not only affordable but delicious. It was noted the care that had been taken to prepare each dish, from scratch, which was evident from the taste of the food.

Popped In the Vivary arms after finishing work for a quick meal and wasn't disappointed. This pub is a hidden gem in Taunton situated behind the police station.

this place is a good choice for all. the food is great much better than anything similar in local area. staff were lovely espically the manager/owner Helen. I will be returning

Went into this lovely little pub, had a wonderful reception from the staff very welcoming and friendly, Helen and Mark are very welcoming, restaurant was full and all customers were saying how amazing their meals were, choice of two meats for the roast and we both had beef, beef melted in your mouth, roast potatoes were beautiful, lovely selection of vegetables, cauliflower cheese was beautiful... choice of a smaller plate for people with smaller appetites, we had pudding and once again the choices were good, I chose toffee Apple pie with custard and each mouthful was delicious, will be going again looked at the day time menu and the range of meals available it will be hard to decide what to have.

Our third Sunday lunch today ! Gorgeous ! Have been in midweek and had lovely food, now they are open earlier suits us pensioners ! Welcoming lovely atmosphere ( I feel I could go in on my own ,not easy for a lone woman)!. So well done to the new owners Helen & Mark ! X

I had a lovely meal with family, the food was perfect. My father had a light lunch, homemade cottage pie was perfect and great value for money for £5.99!!! Staff were very friendly and went above and beyond. Traditional old pub, with a good choice of ales! We will defiantly be returning!

Had a fabulous evening with a group of friends we all ate in the Resturant the food was perfect lots of choices would recommend the Chicken Fajitas ,meals to suite everyone ithe staff were attentive .we had a lovely evening ,it was nice to be in pub with such a unspoiled character will be returning.

Always loved this pub. It has a history of offering high quality fresh food, ( especially fresh fish) with an excellent range of choices on the menu. You paid a premium for it, but you got a premium quality.

Always been good pub grub varied menu and good staff Understand change is afoot after many years Thank you to Emma and Mark and hope your replacements are as good

Yet another fabulous lunch at the Vivary. Whitebait starter followed by cod, chips and peas - well it was a Friday! All cooked to perfection. Make sure that you are hungry as the cod is large...

Spent a wonderful afternoon here with family & friends. The catering team looked after our large party superbly. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was delicious, so much so that we asked for seconds. Would definitely recommend holding a function here

We stopped of on the way to my husbands appointment at the local hospital after a recommendation. Friendly, quick service an a feeling of a 'locals pub'.

Ok .. not our usual port of call but met here for a family get together .. service very good Very good pub food Nice wine Packed pub on a Friday night ! What's not to like ? Happily return

Used by locals rather than tourists, worth the short walk from the town centre. Two meals here with friends. Made very welcome and good beer as well as food. Amusing jokes pinned to the walls in the Gents worth a look.

Found this pub on the gourmet society app as we needed somewhere close to the station to eat and being visitors had no idea where to start. I rang at short notice en route to book (as per terms & conditions of the card and luckily as it was early they had a table for 6. (note only 1 card per 2 diners) The staff were so friendly and the food was a delight. Between us we had the garlic mushrooms served with a hot crusty roll & camembert for starters and Scampi, Pie, Seafood pancakes and the duck for mains, all of which were delicious. The desserts were also lovely and they do a small or large serving, needless to say we could only manage the small as the mains were very generous. All in all a lovely meal that we would happily pay full price for if we didn't have the Gourmet card. Our only regret was that we couldn't visit again as planned,whilst in the area.

We have just come back from a lovely few days "down West", perfect weather, nice hotel, and an absolutely fantastic meal at the wonderful Vivary Arms. If you love home cooked, tasty HUGE meals [the 'special' gammon, and steak and ale pie, in our case], in cosy, informal traditional surroundings, served by cheerful staff who make you feel very welcome, please don't pass the excellent Vivary by.

We have a taste card and was looking for somewhere different to eat for Sunday lunch, the vivary arms came up and so we booked as the exclusions for the taste card stated on their website were Friday and Saturday only.

We had diner there as a large group which they coped very well with. The menu however was pretty restricted and still firmly set in the 1970s. For some bizarre reason we were asked if we wanted custard with the pavlova! Pleasant outside courtyard.

Pub bonita por dentro y por fuera, con un ambiente tan encantador como el personal. Por no mencionar la comida con su calidad excepcional y sabroso los asados del domingo. No creo que los comentarios negativos; este es un excelente pub y uno de los mejores lugares para comer en Taunton x

if you are ever in taunton, i truly recommend this pub for you, if you want anything from a small snack to a full roast dinner. the staff were exceptional and the food was cooked to perfection. the pubs environment was lovely, it was extremely clean and hygienic, i recommend this pub to anyone as it is good with families, small groups of people and big parties.

Entre septiembre y abril nos pueden encontrarse en el bar a las 10:00 sed nuestra sed después de 2 horas de práctica de Morris. Ya que pase por el hotel a las 8 de la tarde está lleno de gente comiendo y a menudo nos encontramos con la misma asiduos cuando nos volveremos más adelante.

Un pub muy tradicional, probablemente más adecuado para una visita de invierno pero un poco oscura y lúgubre para el verano. El jardín es en realidad de un tamaño decente, pero de nuevo un poco descuidado. Todo un poco deprimente, pero la comida real, y el servicio, ambos estaban muy buenos, y a un precio razonable. Dirigido principalmente a los lugareños, que conocen el valor de lo que están recibiendo, en vez de turistas, que se va a ir justo después.

Been here a few times now over the last couple years. Always had a good meal, nothing fancy just proper food cooked well. They also do a lighter lunch menu smaller portions but very reasonably priced. Lovely quaint little pub but it can get busy so best to ring in advance.

Walking distance from home so we wanted it to be good and we werent disappointed. This is traditional pub grub combined with good beer. We had two courses each efficiently served by friendly staff. We ate in the lounge but could see that there was also a bar for those just seeking a drink. For those visiting Taunton and seeking a meal away from the chain pubs this will serve well. For us who live nearby we will be sure to be back.

We took our son and daughter-in-law for a mid-week lunch and were pleasantly surprised to be offered light lunches, much more suitable for older people. The smaller portion of fish and chips was equally as good as the full portion; in fact better as I cleared my plate. Our son's curry was served with separate side dishes of chutney and banana; the others chose cod, salmon and prawn mornay and said it tasted as good as it looked. A small portion of fruit pavlova and a large slice of walnut and treacle tart completed the meal. All were satisfied and look forward to eating here, again.

A brief stop whilst en route out into Taunton, and this served as the perfect stop. A tight squeeze inside but a great vibe with friendly locals. Serves food too which smelt great - I'm tempted to return for the evening.

I love this pub! So quaint with that old world charm. We frequent the Vivary Arms every trip back to visit family. Great food, great booze. A bit more practice on the vodka, lemon lime bitters but who's complaining! Cosy, inviting and bloody ripper mate!

A group of friends had lunch here. The specials board for lunch is £6. Quite a few had the fish and chips - the fish looked lovely - very big. A couple of people went for the Cod,Salmon & Prawn Mornay, which looked nice too. I had a grilled chicken breast which unfortunately was quite dry, I didn't realise I had to order gravy seperately, so I had a bit of a wait for it to come out!!!! My dish came with carrots, new potatoes and broccoli. The desserts looked delicious which were £3 for small or £4.95 for large portions. This pub is at the back of the old Taunton Police Station - just up the road a bit.

A country pub feel close to taunton town centre. Menu choice was ok and a few nice specials, service was quick and polite. Food was really nice, little wait and nice and hot. Would try again

I have now been to The Vivary Arms on three separate occasions I have had Sunday lunch and two lunchtime meals The range of the Menu is more than suitable for any age of people from 5 to 105!!!. They offer a great choice in the actual menu but also have a lovely selection of specials, the one thing when visiting at lunchtime was the "light lunches" which were very nice.The staff both during the week and at the weekend were all professional, polite and also knowledgeable about the menu which is lovely and makes it an all round better experience for the customer.It's a place I have already recommended to friends and somewhere I will definitely be visiting in the future.Keep up he great work.

Attended The Vivary Arms the other day and had a lovely meal.The pub has a good range of beers & other drinks to choose from,Wide choice of food on the menu, also make sure you have a look at the 'specials' board.Staff we friendly and efficient. Food was excellent & the portions were good.Make sure you book on a Sunday.Would recommend to others & will attend again when visiting Taunton next

This pub is my local as I live down the road from it I must say the food is amazing staff always friendly and wine very tasty would defo recommend love this place ;)

We picked this pub after reading reviews on another website as well as this one,---we were well impressed. My partner Suzanne is coeliac, ---we enquired, and all the staff were tremendously helpful. The chef made a real effort to produce a really tastey meal for Suzanne.---My food also was first class.A good selection of decent beer too--[ Otter ]

We live locally so have evening meal there with friends every few weeks. We have never been disappointed. Five of us had different main courses a couple of evenings ago and we were all delighted. Full compliments to the chef! This is a very old pub with a delightful atmosphere helped by the friendliness of all concerned. We hope to return soon and have no hesitation in recommending it to all.

Ate here with friends for a quick lunch. Really good choice of light lunches and they now do a 'small' pudding so you can justify a quick indulgence! Great service as always.

Convivial company, friendly staff and the best summer display of hanging flowers in Taunton make this a good pub choice. Food is also good but best of all - it's just round the corner from where we practise on a Tuesday night!

Went with our 2 grown up kids for a Sunday lunch.Food was piping hot and delicious and nothing was too much trouble as the staff happily brought more vegetables when we ran out.Very busy so would recommend booking and on today's performance we will, be returning on a regular basis

Went here a for a family birthday/Sunday lunch. Friendly staff. Enjoyed a very tasty Sunday lunch, only moan is that we only had 3 small roast potatoes each which I thought was rather stingy.

Oldest pub in Taunton. Great pub food. Nice selection of beers & wine. Very friendly local. Close to town centre.

I ate in this pub today with my husband and two friends. The welcome and atmosphere was very friendly and the menu was very extensive.The service was cheerful and the quality of the food we ordered was excellent, varied and well presented.We shall return.