Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ilminster

10 restaurant menus in Ilminster, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Selected filters:
Ranking
Sort A-Z
near you
Filters
The Flying Fish Inn
The Flying Fish Inn
92/100 (727 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Caribbean
British
Vegan Options
British
European
Caribbean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish
Beef
Pork
Chili
Cheesecake
Puddings
Cake
Curry
Pork Belly
Lamb Shank
Burger
Sit down
Caribbean
Bar
Pub
British
European
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Outstanding. Parking is ample and wheelchair accessible. The location, a rural idyl with an amazing southerly backdrop of the Black downs. You can..."
Simon Conroy
"We didn’t stay over but wish we could have done. Came for food after spotting the Caribbean items on the menu. Super tasty dishes, we had jerk pork..."
Gemma Hobson
"We visited yesterday evening for the second time this year and as before, we couldn’t fault it in anyway. We made a very last minute booking, which..."
Sam Petch
"🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂 We booked the restaurant a few days before for Sunday lunch. We were informed by Buddy..."
John Smith
"Wonderful little pub. We were a group of 8 family members with 2 dogs. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Service excellent with delicious..."
Jenny
"As a fellow of bajan decent I can attest that the food is beautiful, travelling from Auckland, New Zealand to visit family. Wonderful host, go along..."
Andrew Weekes
"Had a really good meal here, not the cheapest but worth it. Good pint of beer. Dog friendly. One to return..."
tony edmunds
"We were on holiday looking for a nice place to eat when we came across the flying fish all looked good so we booked and am glad we did was lovely to..."
Allen Talbot
"Very clean and pleasant country pub. Have been twice. First time, I had a very nice pint of Proper Job. Tonight, was a delicious pint of Christmas..."
Geoff Wakelam
"We didn't stay in their accommodation, only an evening meal. Food and drink were excellent as ever, with some authentic Caribbean dishes which I..."
Chris Saich
The Barrington Boar
The Barrington Boar
92/100 (687 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Wild Three-Cornerd Leeke & Potato Soup with Slow Cooked Hen's Egg & Garlic & Parsley Croutons
Chocolate Brownie
White Chocolate Raspberry and Pistachio Terrine
Complimentary Focaccia
Beef
Potatoes and Sauteed Mushrooms
Roast Beef
Sunday roast
Baguette
Puddings
Hake
Truffle
Beef Roast
Cakes
Salad
Pork Roast
Lamb
Fish
Duck
Wild Boar Sausages
Pork
Salmon
Tiramisú
Wild boar
Bagel
Venison
Tempura
Fillet steak
Fish & Chips
Fish and Chips
Sunday roast
Sandwiches
Lamb
Roast Beef
Beer
Cod
Burger
Yarrow Hey Farm Pork Belly Brsised in Soy
Falooda
Prawns
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Validated Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What an experience, anniversary dinner was the veggie tasting menu, one of the best meals we've ever had. Wine matched to each of 5 delicate and..."
Patrick T
"We had an excellent lunch here. The place is a pub but really more a fine dining restaurant. The food and service were excellent. Location is a lovey..."
John Baker
"Outstanding food. Everything was of a superb standard. I had the duck liver, parfait, the lamb, and the crème brûlée. All of this was excellent...."
Steve McHale
"Had an enjoyable lunch and will return for dinner soon. Although a pub the food is not your usual pub grub but more cuisine 5 star food and although..."
Robert Browning
"Nice venue. I was looking into booking a room with breakfast, for one night but they don't allow it? It has to be two nights, and with evening meal. ..."
S J C - Betts
"Superb menu. Pricey but well worth it for the quality of the..."
Neil Bailey
"We came here this evening for my mother in laws birthday celebration. So glad we did. What a place! The interior is a high end country pub, ..."
alexine martin
"Outstanding food! This is not the place for a cheap and cheerful pub lunch. It is much more than that. We celebrated my wife’s birthday there at..."
Steve Askew
"The staff were amazing , the food best I have ever had just amazing the quality of the food was fantastic , all Locally sourced and the wine menu..."
Joanne Clarke
"Amazing food in a lovely location with very friendly staff. On the pricier side for lunch but well worth the money and it's dog friendly..."
Jack Chamberlain
The Wyndham Arms
The Wyndham Arms
92/100 (136 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
British
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We stayed at Ashford Mills for a school reunion and walked down to the Wyndham Arms for some beers on Friday night. The staff were friendly and..."
Thomas Kear
"We had our wedding reception here and it was fantastic! Couldn't have been more accommodating or welcoming. Thank you so..."
Jackie Honeybun
"I played skittles here for the first time and the owners were fantastic the food was great and the drink prices were very reasonable. The pub is..."
Robert Browning
"Arrived unannounced mid week for lunch with 8 people and the proprietors could not have been more accommodating. Created a space to fit us all, and..."
kymon hill
"Lovely,friendly welcome with great features.The owners have done the outside space really nice.The snack menu was priced really well.Cant wait to..."
Donna Meecham
"Such a lovely place. Where they served lovely homemade food. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Great place to have a pint or some great..."
Emma Lawrence
"We arrived a little late for lunch, nevertheless we were made very welcome and had a lovely meal - nothing flash just really nice food, made well,..."
Jan Harper Shea
"A new landlord and landlady ( not that there was a problem with the previous ones who I thought were bloody good one), very pleasant and welcoming, ..."
Mike Drayton
"Fabulous atmosphere with a very reasonably priced and great tasting menu. Friendly family run village..."
Susan Cammack
"We love our local, super friendly landlord, very good home cooked food from Theresa’s kitchen and the locals are friendly too. Lucky to have this..."
Alan Waterman
"Amazing pub brilliant food! Go for the burger and add the brie & Stilton & onion rings ❤️ it’s amazing! 💯..."
Oliver Noel
"Amazing food...lovely surroundings...and very accommodating hosts....great place to..."
Lorraine Jull
"Amazing place to grab a pint and a nice meal ...very friendly family run..."
James kenny
"I visited ilton for the first time to day to go to sunproof to buy some cross and called in to the village pub myself and my husband found it very..."
Lorna Yates
"The Sunday lunch was excellent, the service was very good... We're definitely going..."
Jane Terceira
"Recommend anyone nr ilminster or ilton to head to the pub for a family welcome and the food is out of this world. Oh yes and the Sunday dinners "just..."
Aaron Kidd Kane K.M.A.
"Great pub with amazing food would definitely recommend to anyone..."
louis gilbert
"Great experience, great food, lovely atmosphere, friendly, polite, staff. Will recomend to anyone passing..."
Mark Cornish
The Bell At Broadway
The Bell At Broadway
92/100 (510 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Pub
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Tuna Steak Niçoise Salad with a Free-Range Poached Egg
Potatoes
Beef
Birthday cake
Nut roast
Hawaiian Pizza
Four Cheese Pizza
Funghi Pizza
Roast Turkey
Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Lemon Merengue
Polo Pizza
Guinness Beers
Thai Set Meal
Rumpsteak
Friar Tuck Big Breakfast
Beer
Burger
Pizza & Halloumi Fries
Red wine
Pucker Coffee
porridge
Bar
Pub
British
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had our wedding here and it was the absolute best! All the staff were so friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Everyone was so..."
India Young
"Great pub. Welcoming staff. Tasty food. Wood Fire pizzas and traditional pub menu. Brilliant atmosphere. Always greeted with a smile. Lovely beer..."
Meghann Phillips
"Me and my husband went to The Bell on Monday for lunch as a birthday celebration for myself. The pub itself is beautiful, cosy, inviting and the..."
Beth H
"We did not stay here, the pub has nice decor and a fairly good atmosphere. we had Dinner in the pub section as we had two well behaved dogs with us...."
Phill Robertson
"A lovely village pub , friendly welcome , great staff , Dog friendly with a great open fire. They have a Pizza oven and its great to see the pizzas..."
Ashley Phillips
"Taken here for a 2nd time by our good friends who run Frog Street for Sunday lunch, and blown away again! The service is polite and very friendly and..."
Alan Peppercorn
"We went for lunch on the way back to Cornwall. The pub was friendly, warm and well decorated and the wine was also really nice. We both had an..."
Chrissy Hyatt
"Travelled down from Suffolk for work. Staff were friendly and hospitable on arrival. Room was clean, and spacious enough for a couple of days stay..."
julio Jackson
"Great pub with amazing staff. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcome after breaking down locally. The pub and hotel is beautiful and the..."
Paul McGaw
"We stayed for two nights on our way back to Spain. The room was well designed and very comfortable. Food was excellent and staff couldn't have been..."
Mike Green
"Lovely welcome with our dogs. My sister & I had a delicious lunch, excellent sweet, & returned for tea after walking around this fascinating village..."
H Mayers
"Beautiful pub, big open fire and a huge stone pizza oven. Food and wine is Great and the staff are really..."
myles hancock
"Called in for lunch and not disappointed with the quality of the food and the bar team we found to be a delightful and welcoming addition all in all..."
Victor Satchell
"We are staying at the hide away lodge a 9 minute drive from this great pub, they had named The Bell at Broadway as a recommendation so we thought we..."
Briony Vincent
"Absolute favourite pub, best in the area. Friendly staff, gorgeous food, with a classy environment and a cosy open fire..."
Penny Richardson
"Food totally amazing, service just perfect, well worth a visit to this quaint pub, you won’t be..."
Alison McDougal-Brownhill
"First visit to Bell. We prebooked table to eat and good job as it was busy! Queue at the bar for drinks but got through them quickly, we decided to..."
Ian Angell
Duke Of York
Duke Of York
91/100 (259 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
European
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Puddings
Pies
Beef
Poutine
Full breakfast
Beer
Steak and ale pie
Vegan curry
Sit down
European
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
The George At Donyatt
The George At Donyatt
89/100 (727 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Roast Beef
Fish
Selection of Veg
Pork
Belly Pork with Mashed Potatoes
Onion rings
Beef
Green Lipped New Zealand Mussels Baked with a Garlic Crumb White Wine And
steak and chips
Fresh Scallops Served with a Pea Puree Black Pudding and Prosciutto Crisp
Apple Crumble
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Ciabatta
Salad
Medium Priced Merlot Red Wine
Duck
Tuba Mayo in Granary
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Salmon
Puddings
Syrup Sponge
Chicken Strogonoff
Venison
Fish Finger Sandwhich
Sausage
Stake and Ale Pie
Prawns
Roast Dinner
Tiger Prawn Cocktail
Steak Pie
Whitebait Starter
Burger
Fish Pie
Steak and Ale Pie
Burger
Pork Tenderloin
Lamb
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Gift Cards Available
Free Wifi
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"28 of us went for a group meal and they looked after us magnificently. The food was great, was served quickly and cheerfully and nothing was too..."
Andy Waring
"Gorgeous food, served by delightful staff. A lovely variety of different foods - something for everyone. More than happy to cater for small appetite..."
Anne McKay
"Went to The George for a lite lunch in the week, enjoyed what we had so booked for Sunday Roast, absolutely recommend the belly pork, and the roast..."
Fletch Martin
"My first time here today. Two of us plus a dog. Literally nicest, friendliest and efficient staff - great team! Very friendly and welcoming landlady..."
Matt Parker
"We did not have starters, but the main courses and desserts were delicious. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. We will be calling there..."
David Aubrey-James
"Went to the George for lunch with wife's family one of the best meals ever, staff were very good, going again for my..."
Graham Moore
"Best Sunday Roast I ever had 😋 Compliments to the Chef 👏 Booking in advance is recommended as can be busy. Highly recommended 🏆 All the best..."
Dejan Branc
"Excellent pub lunch, great food and lovely place, very friendly staff. Dog friendly with treats..."
Lorna Benning
"Made to feel very welcome, good specials board, excellent service and delicious..."
Marylou Ashton
"I have been to the George inn donyatt A few times now staff are super friendly, the restaurant food is outstanding. It’s a dog friendly place I..."
Ray B
The Volunteer Inn
The Volunteer Inn
87/100 (98 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
British
Pub
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
banoffee pie
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Roast Beef Sunday Lunch
Cobb Salad
Mediterranean Starter Mozzerella Cheese Tomatoes and Balsomic Dressing
White Chocolate & Raspberry Bread & Butter Pudding
Puddings
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Last minute decision but what a decision. Yes it's very quiet (in fact we were only people in) but we were out with family so wasn't a..."
Marc Owens
"Amazing kind landlady took me in as was suffering shock after witnessing a traffic accident on the Dual carriageway. Max was well catered for on,..."
Claire Duncan
"Lovely proper village pub With good home cooked..."
NICK HARRIS
"Great food & beer nice pint of Tornado bitter brewed on site excellent old fashioned..."
Gary Mann
"Great beer brewed on site, Tornado is a beauty of a pint. Very friendly owners and..."
Nick Stewart
"Great homemade food from a small menu. We had pork with sun-dried tomatoes and cheese, vegetarian lasagne with butternut squash and spinach and..."
Lance Paul Taylor
"Lovely and friendly atmosphere lovely dogs and nice and toastie..."
Mark Adams
"Nice genuine pub, friendly, relaxed, good home cooked food and beer choice. Dog friendly and welcoming. Tired of chain pubs? Look no..."
Philip Preen
"Geat Family atmosphere and very friendly service. Fair price food and great quality. Worth a..."
Mark Perez
"Excellent home made food and good local brewed beer. Friendly staff..."
Peter Spyrakis
"Nice service, nice food and nice vibes. No..."
Dominic Odams
"Very pleased with the food and hospitality, would definitely go..."
Ghost Rider
"Proper home cooked food from a very friendly, family run, old school..."
Dave Ackerman
"Fantastic pub they brew their own beer which is..."
Anthony Foster
"Fantastic village pub with great home brewed..."
Julian Paoloni
"Warm welcome ... delicious food ... totally recommend..."
Nicky Noyce
"Most wholesome food I've had for ages..."
rick hayter
The Dolphin
The Dolphin
83/100 (358 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Scampi
Sunday roast
Whitebait
Puddings
Beef
Soup
Salad
Curry
Fish
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
Eagle Tavern
Eagle Tavern
82/100 (666 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Beef
Salad
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Lasagne
Burger
Fish
"Nice pub right on the 303. Good food. A lot of Italian dishes. Lovely garden and play area for..."
Matthew Pope
"Great lunch time deal to choose from in the week. Plenty of option..."
Sarah Kayes
"Very pleasant and tasty lunch. Well presented. Staff were very helpful. Booked table 20 mins b4 arrival on phone with contact details because of..."
louise
"Didn't realise that it was now an Italian restaurant a really good surprise excellent food and good service from all..."
Keith Woods
"Lovely meal served quickly and friendly and helpful..."
Teresa Baxter
"Amazing food fantastic friendly staff great..."
anthony kyle
Stonemasons
Stonemasons
70/100 (2519 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cake
Mixed Grill Platter
Fish
Turkey Roast Dinner
Pork
Beef
Scampi
Mega Mix Grill
Pulled Pork
Scampi and Chips
Vegetable Pizza
Sunday roast
Salad
Lasagne
Beer
Salmon
Sirloin Steak
Pepperoni Pizza
Nachos
Burger and chips
Scampi and chips
Veggie Burger
Fish & Chips
Chicken Tikka Masala with Side of Poppadom Pitta Bread and Mango Chutney
Curry
Lunch Time Atlantic Cod Chips and Mushy Peas
Beef Lasagna with Side Salad and Garlic Bread
Margarite Pizza
Burger
Southern Fried Chicken Burger with Chips
Breaded Mushrooms with Side Salad
Lasagne
Puddings
Fish & chips
Ice Cream
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Visa
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"First visit and won't be the last even though not local since was very enjoyable. Food very good indeed and in this day and age good value. The..."
Terry Gilbert
"This is the first time visiting and we will definitely be back again soon. Great service, great food and a great atmosphere. Very spacious and family..."
Jordan Yates
"Good welcome, beer (Pedigree) was first class as usual, and the food was excellent. Decent value for money. Seems the place is being well run now,..."
Peter Alcock
"Really lovely family vibe, great that our dog Lilly was allowed indoors too 🤗 Had a really lovely welcome and service from Nick, who took care of..."
Kristen Corsie
"We came for a meal prior to the carnival. Booking was easy and the table was ready when we arrived. Good choice of menu, pizza was a lovely surprise..."
Kerry Feltham
"Very good food this time. I had large fish and chips. My friend has Southern Fried Chicken Burger with fries. Good size portions. Reserved table..."
Katherine Tyrrell
"Won a voucher at a local fete, and decided to use it the day it was delivered to us. We managed to book our table about half an hour before we..."
Helena White
"Lovely food, arrived in good time, friendly and helpful staff. So many items on the menu, hunters chicken was spot on! Lovely and cosy feel inside,..."
Bryan Rhodes
"We had friends from out of the area with us for lunch. From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we felt welcomed, comfortable and looked..."
Daphne Johnston
"This is a great place to take our granddaughters. They like the food and the toy machines especially the crane machine which everyone wins a small..."
Adams driving school
"I went on Saturday 4th November in the late afternoon . It was busy but we found a table . Naomi greeted us kindly , Duain warned us about the wait..."
Kyra Cooper
"This place has got its act together since our last visit over 2 years ago, and then it was distinctly average, and that's being generous! Not so this..."
Nigel Mounter
"Very quick service, despite being very busy. My steak was cooked as I asked. As a former butcher who used to choose his own steaks from the whole..."
Geoff Wakelam
"Went there for the first time and my friend had been twice before. Reserved a table in a quiet corner. Both asked for vegetarian chilli and it was..."
Kathy Tyrrell
"We are vegan and were pleased with the options - the cauliflower buffalo wings were excellent! The nachos were good too - a few too many jalapeños..."
As Richards
"I have an egg allergy and that limits what I can eat - the veggie curry was something I have had before - this time it was a different colour; darker..."
JEAN HARPER
"Friendly staff, lovely meal and Desert, did have to wait over half an hour for the desert, there is a small play area for the kids, small huts..."
Jo Cox