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.
  Tel: 01823 259480
• 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
• The Globe, Milverton
  Family run pub in the friendly village of Milverton.
  Tel: 01823 422340
• Silvers Pantry, Proctors Farm, West Monkton 
  Cosy family run cafe.
  Tel: 01823 413 443
• Brazz, The Castle Hotel, Taunton
  A quality restaurant at Taunton’s prestigious hotel.
  Tel: 01823 252001
• Augustus, Taunton
  Locally sourced food prepared with British, French and Asian influences.
  Tel: 01823 324254
• Tristans Bistro, Taunton
  Family-run bar and bistro in the heart of Taunton.
  Tel: 01823 332117
• Mattancherry, Taunton
  Step inside a little piece of India and experience the exotic aromas and flavours of Keralan cuisine.
  Tel: 01823 330770
• China China, Taunton
  Cantonese restaurant situated near Taunton station.
  Tel: 01823 278889
• Rajpoot, Taunton
  Tandoori/Indian restaurant in Taunton.
  Tel: 01823 279300
• Driftwood Café, Blue Anchor Bay
  Our favourite spot 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 in a nearby village.
  Tel: 01823 617098

Fish and Chip Shop

• Blue Ocean
  Telephone orders taken but no delivery service. 5 minutes drive.
  Tel: 01823 618200

Takeaways that deliver to Mill Meadow

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