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This was a once absolutely wonderful pub, with a cider barn that was just a pleasure to spend an afternoon in. It is now been renovated to attract the wealthy London set, and is ghastly beyond words.
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As others have said - great traditional country pub, good beer and appears popular for food (tho' I've not sampled it myself. Lovely garden and courtyard. Well worth a visit
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Great pub, full of genuine character, Butcombe straight from the barrel behind the bar where there is a fantastic mural painting of the local area. We did go there primarily for the Sunday lunch (2 courses for �12-50) which was brilliant, great food and very good service.
I don't know what there is not to like about this pub, good job it's 20 miles from where I live as if it was closer I'd spend far too much time in there, it'd cost me a fortune & I'd have to get trousers with elasticated waistbands!
They do have some very nice rooms to let either B&B or on hotel basis, maybe that's the way to go..........
Quintessential English coaching inn.
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First time a paid �3 a pint and not the best Butcombe I have had.
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I stayed here Last friday and i have to say the Atmosphere was perfect ! the owner was more than welcoming and with in 5 minutes knew all are names (there were 15 of us). The beer was in good condition and the price was ok given our surrounings/service. Now we come to the Food , i had Scallops to start and can tell you they were the best i have had and ive eaten them in some of the best restaurants around! Everone had Steaks for Main and they all come out exactly as ordered . Accomadation was cosy and clean so please if your ever near the area visit this place i cant recommened it high enough
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Beautiful pub in a quiet little village which unfortunately is not easy to get to via public transport (at least not if you would like a night out there) but is well worth the trip if you are in the Frome area.
The pub is split into two main buildings with the bar to the right and the restaurant to the left of the cosy courtyard of this 15th Century coaching inn. The bar looks very much like a converted barn with high ceilings and rafters and oozes atmosphere. The beer is served from 3 barrels kept behind the bar. When I went there, all three barrels contained Butcombe Best, but it was a very well kept pint.
Beyond the courtyard is a sizeable beer garden which is raised and hidden from the road below (not that it's a busy road) and offers relaxed views of the pretty surrounding village. It also looks as if there is some expansion work going on - possibly to their already existing accommodation.
The food, as mentioned is not exactly cheap, but they are listed in Egon Ronay's guides, and it shows. You certainly get what you pay for. Staff and locals are very welcoming and you are well looked after.
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A quintessential English pub. Good beer but don't ask for food if your car fails to get you there in good time, although it was served with good grace after a dodgy start!
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Lovely old courtyarded pub. Only pub in village of Mells. Good, but overpriced.
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A very pleasant village local, beer served from the barrel, usually in pretty good condition. Meals available in restaurant on other side of courtyard.
Pleasant garden.
anonymous - 15 Jan 2005 17:33 |
Despite being named after a dog, you're not allowed to take dogs inside! Country pub ? Really?
Eliza - 17 Jun 2003 13:13 |
court yard pub with outside seating area, excellent food, local ales from the keg
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