The best restaurants serving British food in Wiveliscombe and West Deane Taunton Deane South West

We booked this as a two night B&B stop over through a gift voucher company. Arrived on the Saturday and the chap seemed genuinely shocked we were there. No welcome pack, no greeting. Room was okay, but noted dirty clothes from previous occupants behind furniture, dusty and no working tv. Drinks were heavily priced. Will say, our food was awesome and the young lady working on the Saturday was excellent. Got back from our travels Sunday about 7pm and the place was closed up, no bar for a drink or snacks. But it got worse as we were the only people in the building overnight and in to BH Monday morning. No one around for breakfast (which was prepaid), no staff (even went for a walk through to the kitchen), no answer on the phone - so just left our room key behind and packed the car. So much potential as the setting is lovely, but this non presence on a Bank Holiday weekend is simply nuts! No response since, despite two emails and we didn’t even get what we paid for.

Service is the keystone here and throughout the group’s pubs. Food good, environment good, need a better traditional cider along with Thatchers and Devon Red, as well made as they are. Prices a tad high. 4 pounds for a smallish bowl of chips too much. Overall good though and staff deliver fine service in a really well maintained building.

Great pub in the middle of Wiveliscombe. Has a micro brewery and serves good wholesome food. Atmosphere was buzzing.