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 now 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
• Silvers Pantry, Proctors Farm, West Monkton 
  Cosy family run cafe with a great welcome.
  Tel: 01823 413 443
• Brazz, The Castle Hotel, Taunton
  A quality restaurant at Taunton’s prestigious hotel, try their curated provision boxes..
  Tel: 01823 252001
• 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
• 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
• 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

Catering Services

Vintage Delights

Vintage Crockery hire for a small or large occasion, birthday, hen party, wedding, baby shower, christening, children’s parties, anniversary and charity functions (discount available for charity functions) etc.

Catering (Buffet style) or afternoon tea, tea parties, sweets trolleys, popcorn, candy floss and toffee apples etc.