please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Arrived yesterday just after 3.30pm as the landlady was locking the front door but she was happy to serve us as long as we sat outside (in the sun) after we had taken a few photos of the classic interior. The Cheddar Potholer was excellent as was Rich's Cider - not sure how 3 pints totalled £6.30! Worth finding for a glimpse of the past.
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One of the best pubs in Britain. No kidding. Beautiful location. Really friendly staff. Locals friendly. The cider is very reasonably priced, and very nice. Good ale. I really can't praise this place enough. Long may it never change!!
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This pub is a gift from God!
Long may it continue!
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Another welcome return to this fine pub. Pubs how they used to be. quite busy again, and was told even busier over the Easter weekend. The landlord,s son has now taken over. Great place to drink and great locals noticed a couple of old stalwarts namely Ray & Terry hovering in the same old seats.Food offerings still being brought in by the locals and you can bring your own snadwiches too.
Long live the Seymour Arms
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A bit of nostalgia that will have you wondering why we bother with the new format of pubs. I was a regular of the equally delightful Lamb & Fountain in Frome (Mother's as it's known!) Mother herself recommended the Seymour as she's an old friend of Jon's.
T'is a treat to be blessed with the opportunity of basking in such a friendly, warm and unspoilt bit of history. I am lobbying my local MP to instigate the consideration of opening a train station at Witham....
Gorgeous!!!
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Quite simply, one of the great pubs of England. A real experience of how this country was 50/60 years ago (including the prices) and I say as a 23 year old, how much I resent living in an age where places like this are no longer the norm. I hear from the locals though that Jon and Jean�s son intends to take on the running of the place, so perhaps the future for this grand old tavern is more secure than people think. I for one, fervently hope so.
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A marvellous unspoilt example of a rural Alehouse. I've been told that the family of the present landlord might not continue after he has retired - that would be a terrible shame. Well worth a visit.
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Quite frankly one of the best pubs you will ever find. A pub lovers pub. I hope it remains unchanged for many years. It has all the nostalgia that many country pubs have lost, but none of it is contrived, 100% genuine. My only concern is for the future when the current owners move on, it must not be changed.
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absolutly beautiful setting and a very good atmostphere the locals are fantastic people and very good at pointing out all the landmarks the bar staff were exellent local fishing near by what more would anyone ask for fantastic
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I am new to the County and a kind neighbour introduced me to this place.
What a cracking pub! It does right what pubs ought to do but seldom do. Good drink at good prices in a sociable atmosphere.
I cannot wait until I am able to go there again. I hope that you go as well. It is a gem.
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My guest and i arrived to find the place brimming over with people,and a few nationalities savouring the delights of this old world hostelery.Met up with some old faces in there locals that is, had a great chinwag catching up on times past.My guest was amazed and couldn't believe the prices..1 pint medium cider.1 J20 and 2 pkts nuts � 3-50p .And all the charm you can drink in..
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A lovely old building, good beer, big garden, very pleasant landlord - well worth a visit.
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All the comments on here are true! A fantastically unchanged pub (note the old Ushers sign) with all drinks served in the hallway via a sash window affair at the counter. One beer (Butcombe Bitter) in superb condition at an inflation busting �2-10 a pint. All the locals appeared to be drinking one of the 3 different Rich's Farmhouse Ciders. Beer and ciders all served straight from the barrel. Note the ancient multi coloured handpumps behind the bar which are no longer in use. Landlords John & Jean have been here since 1952 and long may they continue...!
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Incredible untouched pub from the days when I was a lad. This is the real McCoy, a genuine pub. Delicious cider at a cheap price.
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I have not been back for a while but managed a visit the other day. John and Jean (landlords) have hardly changed. Still just as friendly, attentive and chatty. Still cannot beat the prices, quality or unique atmosphere. If you are down this way a visit is a must.
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Been backl lately with relatives to show them,they were amazed as i was on my first forray here.great the landlord remembered me.He was pleased to tell me since the smoking ban,he,d papered one of the rooms.But the Seymour is still quaint/quirky and legend in it,s own lifetime.I,ll continue to make my sojourns to one of Britains public house of nostalgia.
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about as unimproved as you could wish for....welcoming reception from staff and locals....great prices for good ale 'n' cider. worth finding if you can.
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Wow Like stepping back in time
Butcombe ale fantastic at less than �2 a pint.
Local Medium soft cider for the wife 65 yes 65 pence for a half.
We opted for a game of bar skittles in the front room and the landlady promptly lit the coal fire and the landlord corrected us on the local rules a great way to spend a few hours on a Saturday afternoon
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Bloody wonderful!
No music. No food. Sunday lunchtime and the large front room was packed with people being busy talking and enjoying themselves. And they were all locals, we felt we were the only 'intruders'. It seemed like the whole village was in there. Things just as they should be.
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another untouched gem,set in a time warp,familly owned for generations,just up my street,bar skittles ,bar biliards and the prices,you have to go to believe them,and it gets well patronised with locals and characters alike,
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what a gem and a very nice landlady who is full of local knowledge, beer served to perfection at a perfect temperature
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Not the easiest pub to find but well worth it if you like original village pubs.Rated in the top 100 unspoilt pubs. Very popular with locals. No food or frills. Bar billiards. Good beer (usually only one live beer) and cider. Built by the Duke of Somerset about 1860 for the village as the old pub burned down about 200yrs earlier. The present landlady was born in the pub. Safe garden and village for children. Friendly atmosphere.
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This is not an easy one to find but if you like the good old British pub it is worth finding. It is one of the most unspoilt pubs in England.It has not changed much since it was built about 1860 and has been in the same family for most of that time. Basic village pub, well frequented by locals. Cider and live beer. No frills, food or canned music. Occasional Morris Men. Homely pub. Nice safe garden and village for the kids. Bar billiards.
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