Places to eat in Glastonbury & Somerset

We are fortunate to be a walk, drive or a nice bike ride from some great Somerset pubs, cafes and restaurants serving fantastic local food. Most of them are independently owned with friendly staff and great chefs. Many are dog friendly and all are child friendly. They are definitely worth the effort to venture out to. Please make sure and phone ahead to check opening time and especially food service times. Unlike the city food often stops around 9pm and a number of pubs do not serve on a Sunday evening.

GlastonburyWells – Further Afield

PLACES TO EAT

Places in Glastonbury

CAFE/RESTAURANT

Middlewick Cafe Restaurant

Here at Middlewick, we serve delicious, local food 7 days a week. Open every day 8.30am to 4pm and serving hot food until 3pm. We offer breakfast, lunch, barista coffee, cakes, pastries and much more! Dog and family friendly. 

Our fully licensed Farm shop is open 8.30am to 4pm daily.

Open to the public and guests at Middlewick and Middlewick (Glastonbury) Spa

RESTAURANT

Hundred Monkeys

On Glastonbury High Street, this cafe specialises in natural and organic slow food. There are vegan, gluten-free and dairy free menus as well as ethically-reared meats and fresh fish. Ingredients are sourced from local, small-scale and organic producers. There is a small courtyard in the back for outdoor dining and they do a takeaway service for cakes and coffees. Open for breakfast and lunch.  Dog and family friendly.

 

RESTAURANT

Rainbow's End

Rainbow’s End cafe is a vegetarian restaurant tucked away in an alleyway off of Glastonbury high street. This little gem has been in Glastonbury for 25 years and it continues to be ranked number 1 on Trip Advisor. There is a secret garden at the rear where dogs are welcome and the cafe as a whole is very family friendly. 

 

 

CAFE

Fara

Set on Benedict Street, this is a new café offering all day brunch and cocktails. Open Wednesday to Sunday for breakfast and lunch. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Open Thursday to Monday 8.30am to 5pm.

PUB

Abbey Tea Rooms

A traditional English tea room specialising in Somerset food, the Abbey Tea Rooms overlooks Glastonbury Abbey. 

Fish and Chips REstaurant

Knight's Fish and Chips

Award winning fish and chips. Takeaway or Dine In.  Open 7 Days a Week. 

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PUB

The Crown -Glastonbury

Set on the High Street, this pub is a very popular place to stop for a drink or a meal. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.  

 

PUB

The Old Tannery

The Old Tannery, located in the Red Brick Building which is half way between Glastonbury and Street, is a lively restaurant open 7 days a week but not every evening. 

 

RESTAURANT

Queen of Cups

Queen of Cups is the gem of Glastonbury. Chef Ayesha serves up amazing tapas-style cuisine 6 days a week. Booking is essential as this restaurant is very popular with locals and tourists. Dog and Family Friendly

PLACES TO EAT

Places in Wells

CAFE

Twenty One

Twenty One is one of our favourites, coffee, cakes and bistro style food. Run by our friend Mel and her husband. Super friendly.

01749 675993
21 Market Place, Wells BA5 2RF

CAFE

The Good Earth

The Good Earth is a great Vegetarian café with a health food store attached. It is a self serve style so there is often a queue but the food is worth it. Open 9am-4pm every day except Sunday.

01749 678 600
4 Priory Road

CAFE

Loaf Bakehouse

Loaf Bakehouse Friendly, relaxed and dog friendly in a lovely building. What more could you ask for. Good coffee, cakes and more options at Lunchtime (including Sundays).

01749 938398
38 Market St, Wells BA5 2DS

PUB/RESTAURANT

Fountain Inn

Fountain Inn Modern European menu in a gastropub with quirky interior filled with antiques and leather sofas. We have has some great meals here. Booking essential otherwise they tend to turn you away (It has happened to us)! No dogs.

RESTAURANT

Bishops Eye

Bishops Eye Wine Bar and Restaurant is set at the entrance to the Bishops Palace. Amazing selection of wine and good food.

root

RESTAURANT

Root

A modern, veg-led, sharing plates restaurant in the heart of Wells, Somerset. Sister restaurant of Root, Bristol.

 

 

 

PLACES TO EAT

Country Pubs & Further Afield

COUNTRY PUB

Crown Inn, Pilton (6 Miles)

The Crown Inn at Pilton is a destination pub.  Rumoured to be owned by Banksy it is an interior designer dream pub. There is a giant garden in the back and plenty of tables inside.  It is a very easy pub to drop in for a pint or a meal. 

Set across from Glastonbury festival site in Pilton which is on the way to Shepton Mallet from Glastonbury.  It is a great pub to celebrity spot.

COUNTRY PUB

The George Inn, Croscombe (7 miles)

The George Inn is an award-winning 17th century freehouse in the scenic village of Croscombe. Winner of the CAMRA Rural Pub of 2015. They always have 5 Real Ales and 5 local Craft Ciders on tap. Run by fellow Canadian Peter and his family. We love going here, especially in the winter when the fires are lit!

 

PUB

The Lion, West Pennard (3 miles)

The Lion is our nearest pub in the next village of West Pennard. It serves excellent, high quality food at lunch and dinner. You can walk to the pub through the fields and paths which is an added bonus. The building is a beautiful 15th Century Inn.  Make sure you book a table before heading there as they can be very busy. 

 

PUB

Sheppey Inn, Godney (5 miles)

Sheppey Inn, Godney is well worth the 5 mile drive into what seems like the middle of nowhere. Great place for a drink and the food is excellent. Make sure and book first as it is very popular in the evening. There is a waterside terrace on the River Brue so makes a nice lunchtime spot on a sunny day.

Lower Godney, Glastonbury, Somerset BA5 1RZ
01458 831 594

PUB

The Swan, Wedmore (10 miles)

The Swan is in the lovely village of Wedmore. Great restaurant food from the kitchen led by Tom Blake from River Cottage. Open all day for a quick drink, a snack or a delicious meal.

Cheddar Road, Wedmore, BS28 4EQ
01934 710337

PUB

Red Lion, Babcary (12 miles)

The Red Lion Babcary is a beautiful thatched pub 12 miles from us. Just off the A303 so might be a good place to stop on route to Middlewick. Cosy bar area with fires always lit on one side and a sit down restaurant on the other side. Menu is always full of local produce. Food served 7 days a week.

North St, Babcary, Somerton, TA11 7ED
01458 223230

destination cafe

Yeo Valley Canteen, Blagdon (12 miles)

Yeo Valley organic dairy is from here in Somerset and are worth a visit while in the area.  Their stunning organic gardens are open to the public as well as their Yeo Valley Canteen which is open Tuesday to Saturday 9am-11am.  No need to book. 

PUB

Queen Victoria, Priddy (10 miles)

The Queen Vic in Priddy is a local favourite. A good old fashioned pub serving great food and ales. This pub is famous for its amazing Christmas light displays.

In 2017 it was transformed into a Ginger Bread House with over 2km of lights. Well worth the drive but do book first if you want to eat.

PUB

The Litton, Litton (12 miles)

Stylish pub, excellent food, good drinks and cocktail selection and great service. Wonderfully refurbished buildings with garden area and stream running by. Perfect place to stop if travelling to/ from Bristol or Bath for the day.

 

FISH & CHIP RESTAURANT

Salt And Malt, Chew Lakes (19 Miles)

A lovely evening meal destination. Enjoy Fish and Chips sat on picnic benches on the lake or inside of their restaurant. Salt and Malt is owned by Michelin Starred chef Josh Eggleton. Great for dogs and kids. You will often see us up there in the evening enjoying a walk and a meal. Worth it also for the drive and the amazing views from up on the Mendips.