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Pubs & Inns
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Top 50 Gastropubs 2020
Whose tripled-cooked chips got them into the gastropub hall of fame? Roomy pants on, let's tuck in – NINE of the West Country's foodie pubs made the grade
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The Marlborough Tavern, Bath
Great food and drink in a central Bath pub where you feel like a local and far from the madding crowd
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Somerset’s cosiest winter pubs
Cosy nooks, roaring fires, locally sourced nosh, craft ales and ciders – and a warm welcome – in our pick of Somerset's countryside pubs
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The Hare and Hounds, Bath
Enjoy a winter warming meal followed by a hearty walk – or vice versa – at this spacious, child-friendly gastropub on the edge of Bath
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The King’s Arms, Charlton Horethorne
A charming countryside inn with 10 comfy rooms, great food – and service to match – right on the Somerset/Dorset border
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The Chequers, Bath
Relaxed Modern British fine dining and pub classics in a central Bath pub that's been here since the American Declaration of Independence
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The Barrington Boar, nr Ilminster
A village pub with rooms which genuinely embraces local produce to create incredible seasonal food
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Exmoor White Horse Inn
Fancy a walk on the wild side? Muddy vists Exmoor for a defrazzling countryside stay (and some Beast-spotting) at The White Horse Inn.
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The Bull Inn, nr Bruton
From the people behind international art gallery Hauser & Wirth and the Roth Bar & Grill, this trad Somerset pub is family and dog friendly with top notch pub classics on the menu and a plethora of games and activities in the sunny gardens
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The Kingsdon Inn, nr Somerton
Laid back country pub on a village green with English comfort classics, fresh fish, seafood – and boar bolognaise – on the menu
