The best restaurants in Dunster and Timberscombe West Somerset South West

We spotted the sign for this on the drive through, so after visiting the castle, walked back to find it. So glad we did. We had the platter to share, not a single thing could be faulted. Service was excellent. We loved the look of the cakes but were just so full, so purchased 2 to take home for later that day. Really sad I forgot to leave a tip, too busy chatting to the staff & looking around so much to see, even a gin distillery. We will be back.

A very friendly and welcoming restaurant. We ordered a sharing platter which was quickly delivered to our table. There was an excellent description of the contents and the dips that went with it. It was a delicious lunch and we will most certainly return again.

We visit regularly and love to see what new Cakes there is to try 😋 Tried quite a few and never had one we didn't like, strongly suggest the homemade donuts on the weekends!! 😱

Wife's special birthday so went with my sister and Brother in law. Amazing evening. Husband and Wife team own Reeves and the lady owner was attentive and couldnt do enough for us. Another waitress was also attentive and very helpful with pointers on the menu etc. FOOD was amazing! Crab chowder to start, Sirloin steak and a lemon eton mess was some of the best food I have ever had. We will be going back when we are next in the area.

Exceptional food, fine dining experience. We went for an evening meal with our baby. Kasia was so welcoming and friendly, she made us feel at ease throughout. There is a set 4 course menu with a great selection of dishes. My favourite, the French Goats Cheese starter is a must try. We ordered the pork chop and fish for our mains. I would highly recommend.

No food at the moment, Sept 2023. Friendly local pub with real ales.

A beautiful hotel, with excellent service. Very friendly and beautifully decorated.

A pretty building in a pretty village. And the best rated tearoom apparently. This can only lead one to come to the sad conclusion that one is in an old-fashioned tourist trap. Sandwiches at £11 plus should always be a warning. But when they come out looking like something you could get at the next town along for half the price, your heart will sink and your wallet groan. The savoury cream tea we had didn't fare any better. Instead of a quality cheddar, expect cream cheese. The chutney is likewise lacklustre, sporting a vinegary tone, The scone is just bland. Oh, and stick to the local Costa for your coffee. Unless you favour coffee- flavoured foam.

In Dunster for a week and we ate here on four occasions! Breakfast, lunch, tea and cakes were all delicious. Looking forward to eating here again on our next visit

Always a friendly experience. Visit every year. Nice steak too.

Lovely friendly place. Food was amazing, and very reasonably priced. Nelson the parrot was a lovely added extra and enlightened our visit. Booked again for tomorrow.

I drank at the lion inn for a couple of years and was constantly harassed by the local idiot. One evening the local idiot threatened and attacked me as l tried to leave,, avoid this pub at all costs !

We made a special stop here to buy some locally-made chocolates, as per the description on Tripadvisor, only to find out that all the chocolates they sell are now imported from Belgium. Disappointed the business owners can't be bothered to keep their listing up-to-date.

Absolutely the most amazing staff and locals, very welcoming. Couldn’t have helped more if they had tried, a wonderful evening that made our weekend away. Food the best I’ve eaten in a long time. I can’t say enough good about our evening, will definitely be going back. People and dog friendly.

Very disappointed with the ploughman's lunch today! Lots of things on the plate, but the have gone for quantity and definitely not quality. The only thing that tasted nice was the cheese. The baguette was cheap and tastless. The meat was cheap and tasteless Also the salad was limp, and had been laying around a long time The Chutney tasted like it came from cash and carry. Very disappointed 😞