Local Food & Drink

Local Restaurants and Pubs

There are many local restaurants, pubs and cafés that serve quality food and offer a variety of dining experiences. Please see the list of recommended dining options below. We are also happy to discuss your needs for planning a meal out. We advise you to phone ahead to check their opening times. Most will require you to book in advance.

• The Swan, Kingston St Mary
  Our local pub, easy walking distance. Dogs welcome. Booking advisable.
  Tel: 01823 451383
• Blue Ball Inn, Triscombe
  In the heart of the Quantock Hill, beer garden available.
  Tel: 01984 61824
• The Ring of Bells, Taunton
  Good selection of beers and ales, restaurant.
  Tel: 01823 259480
• The Travellers Rest, Nr Kingston St Mary
  Historic coaching inn. Please note: May be CASH ONLY.Tel: 01278 671367

• Silvers Pantry, Proctors Farm, West Monkton 
  Cosy family run cafe with a great welcome.
  Tel: 01823 413 443
• The Farmers Arms, Coombe Florey
  Thatched pub with lovely garden. Dogs welcome.
  Tel: 01823 432267
• The Rising Sun Inn, West Bagborough
  Village pub with chic dining.
  Tel: 01823 432575
• The O’Bridge, Brewers Fayre Pub
  Ideal for children with soft play area and long opening hours.
  Tel: 01823 422340
  www.brewersfayre.co.uk
• Mint and Mustard
  Award winning Indian cuisine in Taunton. Free delivery on orders over £30.
  Tel: 01823 330770
• China China
  Cantonese restaurant situated near Taunton station.
  Tel: 01823 278889
• Driftwood Café, Blue Anchor Bay
  Our favourite after a beach walk! Dogs always welcome.
  Tel: 01643 821697
• The Pines Café, Buncombe Hill
  Sadly the Pines suffered a catastrophic fire in 2019 and will not be open for some time if ever again. We share with guests wonderful memories of a good breakfast after a morning walk on the Quantocks, and are leaving the Pines listed in the hope it will “rise from the ashes”.
  Tel: 01823 451245
  www.thepinescafe.co.uk
• Monkton Elm Garden Centre, West Monkton
  Café serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Why not go out for a cooked breakfast!
  Tel: 01823 412381
• Daisy Cottage Tea Room, Bishops Lydeard
  Vintage Tea Room, open Tuesday to Sunday 9am – 4pm
  Tel: 01823 617098

Fish and Chip Shop

• Blue Ocean – “Best in Town” – 5 minutes drive, TA2 6ND
  Telephone orders taken but no delivery service.
  Tel: 01823 618200

Takeaways that deliver to Mill Meadow

Please note:  delivery charges may apply.

• Open Rice
  Chinese
  Tel: 01823 288877
• Rajpoot
  Tandoori
  Tel: 01823 279300
• Domino’s Pizza
  Tel: 01823 259999