The Bell & Crown is a historic pub in the little village of Zeals. It has an expansive interior,…read morealthough the walls are painted a very dark colour which makes the main bar area feel a little claustrophobic. (Yes, as another review states, candles in the middle of the day are a feature). Fortunately there is a another eating area which is brighter, and a large covered eating area outside, if atmospheric gloom isn't your thing. The menu is a notch or three above average pub food; my friend had calves' liver with spring greens and mash, and I had a vegetarian sourdough pizza with a side salad of rocker with dressed shallots and grated pecorino cheese. Both were really excellent - my pizza had a deep umami flavour and is one of the best I've eaten. That said, you pay accordingly: the two mains, side salad, with a beer and water, and 12.5% service, came to just shy of £58. Service was very attentive, if rather serious. By the time we left the place was packed with families and couples. So, a good choice for a special meal, but it might be bit too restaurant-priced for some.

My wife and I were in North Dorset to visit friends. After taking a lovely walk in the forest at…read moreKing Alfred's Tower we drove back to the Inn where we were staying. On the way back we drove through Zeals. There it was, on the left along the A303. It looked charming like so many English pubs do. We went in and took a long look at the menu. Five minutes later, we were back on the road...with reservations for two at 6:45 pm. There is plenty of outdoor seating but we chose to be indoors. We were met by a very welcoming staff. Everyone was so friendly. Our server, Josh, had seated us by the window in minutes. He was very helpful and attentive throughout our dinner. The wine list was varied. There were several beers on tap. My wife chose the liver, cabbage and mashed potatoes. She loved it. I selected the Roast Duck with kale, mashies, sautéed onions and cavalo nero. I thought it was terrific. The decor was an interesting mix of contemporary art, antique prints and old photographs. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in this cozy country Inn.

Stayed here for a few nights during a holliday. Great service, excellent breakfast, good food, nice…read morewine. Friendly staff / owner, working hard to make things even better. Good value for money.

What a wonderful dinner! We were on our way back to London and needed to stop for a quick bite and…read morehappened upon this through Yelp. We had wonderful food and service in a lovely setting. We had a delicious mushroom soup with mains consisting of rib eye and salmon, both well cooked. Great wine choices and the bread was was soft and tasty. Couldn't resist dessert of the apple-rhubarb crumble with custard, which was a delight. All in all, it was a wonderful evening that almost made us think about staying there the next time we were nearby.

A wonderful family run, house restaurant, set in the idylic watership down area. Enjoy a pre-dinner…read moredrink on the outdoor decking absorbing the magnificent view of Beacon Hill. Surperb food from a set menu available at reasonable prices, I've never been disappointed. Enjoy a drink with the hosts after your meal. The Dew Pond also runs a range of wine & food evenings. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Wonderful small restaurant in the depths of the English countryside. Every single thing that our…read moreparty of three had was delicious and excellent. Good selection of very English dishes (venison, lamb and so on). The wine list was reasonably priced and comprehensive also.

Evening of: 31/10/24…read more I have stated this previously in other reviews, I don't do them for gain, I do them to either praise or so that the establishment can improve on things that go wrong. I only looked at other reviews after my meal, and I was astounded by the variances of experiences. Although, you must speak as you find. Before I start this full review, WOW, what a wine list! Someone knows their wines. A fantastic selection, and this is not meant in any patronising way. If only I could have eaten a sweet, but I couldn't justify a half bottle of the Monteagudo Pedro Ximenez, Delgado Zuleta dessert wine. It will have to live for another day. On to the review..... The place styles itself as a bistro. It was warm and convivial, and tables didn't appear to be on top of each other. I was greeted in a friendly manner and shown to a table with ample room with additional seating. Ideal for my overcoat. I thought the menu selection was very good. I was asked what I would like to drink and initially ordered a pint of lager (Birra Moretti) after asking what was on offer. Later I ordered a large glass of Pinot Grigio to go with my main. My main arrived at my table 15 minutes after it was ordered. Not a problem as I expected the fish not to take too long to cook and the rest would have been pre-prepared. Main: Baked fillet of cod, over sauté new potatoes, buttered French beans, vine tomatoes and roast chill butter. The latter was a great flavour to have with the potatoes. The price was £26. Some will say quite pricey, but the cod was cooked to perfection, and it was a fully enjoyable main. The bill was as follows: Birra Moretti - £5.50 Baked Cod - £26.00 250ml of Pinot Grigio - £8.90 25ml of Courvoisier - £4.50 (I'll come back to the brandy) - NOTE: I have paid more elsewhere Latte - £3.90 Total - £48.80 (TIP - £5) The brandy, I asked for a large, but got a single, the lady misheard me. I stressed, no ice, and asked if they had a brandy glass, yes, they had.... Things I'd add. The glass was too small, the glass was cold, and I used the candle on the table to warm the glass and contents. I mentioned they could have used the steamer on the coffee machine. They took it in good part, I hope. The latte - perfect, lovely flavoursome coffee. Would I go back? Most certainly and to make sure I tried that dessert wine. Thanks everyone.

From the owner: The Ilchester Arms is a 4* family run hotel and restaurant in the heart of Ilchester, just off the…read moreA303 & 5 miles from Yeovil. We have 10 comfortable, well furnished, en-suite bedrooms, free on site parking & free WiFi. Our restaurant is open daily for lunch (12pm-2.30pm) and dinner (7-9pm excluding Sundays) with a range of homemade dishes created from locally sourced produce. If you are just on the road & need a quick pick me up we also offer coffee & cake from 9am daily.

Had a lovely time at this historic inn on the Stourton estate. Fabulous building, excellent food…read moreand met some very nice locals in the pub. An early morning walk around the lake was a bonus. Don't miss the grotto!!

Great friendly place. Stopped here with the kids for lunch and food and service was exactly what we…read moreneeded. Great village pub and will stop here again when im next in the south west

What a lovely old style cute and cosy pub in the gorgeous setting of Nunney. The decor is lovely,…read morecosey and the warming fire was very welcoming. The staff were also friendly. I ordered a pie and chips. The food was good but I was a little bit disappointed in the pie.

Good meal and ambiance. The service staff was very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.read more

Great atmosphere and great food options for a family with picky kids. Food was great and we didn't…read morehave to wait long, even on a busy Saturday evening with a championship soccer game on. Very impressed with the service.

This is mine & my gf favourite local pub.all staff are really helpful & friendly especially Sarah…read morewho often serves my drinks she's a lovely girl / Megan & the young Hungarian lad he's really funny & helpful to us both .Good choice of seating & t.vs to watch from plus my gf sometimes eats here & always says food is good.music is good @ weekends .good job guys & girls great manager too

Good selection of beers, no jukebox, lovely building and countryside setting…read more Menu is good, highly recommend the vegetarian dishes. Restaurant standard food. Staff very friendly.

Great pub which has recently been refurbished and run by a friendly couple, Stuart & Heather. This…read moreplace offers what you might expect in any decent pub, a large selection of beers, lagers and real ales as well as really good food. I'd compare this with the Queens Arms (see my earlier review) as the nearest thing to it, although the Rose & Crown benefits from having a large garden out the back making this THE place to go when it's sunny. The pub is in a beautiful setting, great for walkers and not too far from town to be worth the trip. We regularly leave the car here and get a taxi back into Yeovil or Sherborne which sets us back less than a tenner. There's regular live music and a healthy following of locals who are always in there, regardless. I've introduced this place to a number of guys from work, who now regularly take clients here for lunch.

You can just feel the ghosts of pirates in this seaside tavern. With its nooks and crannies, it's…read morejust perfect for an illicit rendevouz and talks of treasure over a glass of brandy and the crackling fire. This has got to be one of the oldest pubs in South Wales, it's medieval and dates from 1380. This is one of those places that reminds you how small we used to be - I'm only 5ft 7 and I stoop through the worn wooden doors. I havn't eaten here, but there is also a well respected restaurant upstairs offering a good selection of seafood dishes. Dishes include: Brixham Crab Cake with baby leaves and lemon butter sauce (£5.25); Plaice Goujons with paprika and a sweet red pepper tartar sauce (£4.95); Roasted Fillet of Hake with a chorizo and roasted red pepper risotto ith tomato, garlic and orange sauce for £13.95 For the vegetarians on the day I visited there was: Tomato Fondue, Wild Mushroom and Aubergine Bake, finished with garlic crumb and poached egg (£4.95) and Rosemary and Truffle Arancini Risotto with a tomato, red onion and spring onion salsa ( £4.95). The restaurant opening times are Monday to Saturday from 7pm to 9.30pm. They also offer bar meals between 12 and 2 pm Mondays to Saturdays and evening meals Monday to Friday from 6 to 8 pm.

One of my favorite pubs when I come home to Wales. I've been coming here for 40+ years. Great…read morebeers, lovely staff, exceedingly good food on a great menu, and a building that should last another half millennium plus. And a beautiful spot for a picture that will include a thatched roof and hanging baskets.