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!! 😱

What an wonderful place. We visited for Sunday lunch, without a reservation, and the owner kindly accommodated us even though the restaurant was busy! The food was delicious, amazing cocktails, every member of staff was so helpful and lovely and the decor was cosy and beautiful. It really made our day special, thank you. ❤️

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.

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

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

Good quality, well priced traditional pub grub, served with a friendly smile and helpful staff. We were in Dunster for 3 nights and we pre-booked dinner here on our first night. When we arrived there were four other people in the pub, but by 8.00 it was full, because that Thursday was quiz night. We tried to have dinner here on Saturday night, but it was full booked. My advice is telephone and book ahead if the want to eat here.

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.

Lovely old pub but lunch was a bit of a mixed bag. Sardine starter was a bit dry but the bread was excellent. I enjoyed my meal of well cooked roast belly pork but my partner's Chicken pie was straight out of a supermarket aluminium tin and he was very disappointed.

I am currently doing work experience at Cobblestones in Dunster on Mondays while at Aurora Foxes Minehead and I have had a cheese and spiced tomato chutney sandwich on Brown bread which I enjoyed the most.