There are plenty of eating establishments to choose from in the area. There are country pubs and restaurants, offering traditional Somerset cuisine and pub grub or more exotic fare, as well as cafes and tea rooms offering light meals and cream teas.
Here are some of our favourite local venues:
Wells |
Wells has a number of restaurants in the centre from Fish and Chips to Italian to Indian, not forgetting the Chinese takeaway. Also in Wells are... | ||
| Ask | This is a pizza and pasta restaurant overlooking the moat and near Wells Cathedral. Great location and a relaxed feel to the place. | Telephone: 01749 677681 | http://www.ask.com |
| The Fountain | A popular venue with locals and Wells Cathedral school staff. Good food both snacks and main meals. | http://www.thefountaininn.co.uk | |
| City Arms | This pub used to be the city’s prison and still has bars at some of the windows to prove it! Located at the bottom end of Wells high street. | http://www.thecityarmsatwells.co.uk | |
| The Wookey Hole Inn | Just outside Wells, in Wookey Hole,this is a trendy pub located just across the road from Wookey Hole Caves. It serves excellent food with a jazz band playing at Sunday lunchtimes. Booking advisable. | http://www.wookeyholeinn.com | |
| Goodfellows Seafood Restaurant | Fantastic Seafood Restaurant, fresh fish from Devon & Cornwall open Tuesday to Saturday - Lunchtime 12.00 to 2.30pm, Dinner Thursday to Saturday 6.30 to 9.30pm. Booking strongly advisable. | http://www.goodfellowswells.co.uk | |
Shepton Mallet |
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| The 3 horseshoes, Batcombe | A lovely country pub serving excellent food. There is a large restaurant seating area, although we prefer a table in the bar area for the ambience. A la carte menu in the evenings is supplemented by baguettes at lunchtimes. Booking strongly advised. Telephone 01749 850359 | ||
| Blostins | This is an excellent restaurant, always busy. Offers over 60 different wines | http://www.blostins.co.uk | |
| The Mulberry Restaurant, Charlton House | Country hotel owned by the founders of Mulberry, Roger and Monty Saul. Ideal for that special occasion. | http://www.charltonhouse.com | |
Surrounding Area |
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| The Lion, West Pennard | In our book, the best local pub offering good food. Children welcome. | Telephone: 01458 832941 | http://www.thelionatpennard.co.uk/ |
| Pilgrims Rest, Lovington (just off A37) | Fantastic “pub that thinks it’s a restaurant” run by husband and wife team. Relaxed and intimate with high quality food. The dessert list includes many of the infamous Lovington’s ice cream flavours. Winners of the best dining pub of the year 2004 at Bath and West Show. | Telephone: 01963 240957 | |
| Manor House Inn, Ditcheat | This Inn serves excellent food both lunchtime and evening using local ingredients. Booking advised. | http://www.pubfoodguide.co.uk | |