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The Allerford Inn

➤ Taunton I-TA4 1AL, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"Price per person: £10–20 Food: ★★★★★ Service: ★★★★★ Atmosphere: ★★★★★ This restaurant offers excellent value for money, with prices ranging from £10 to £20 per person. The food is outstanding, earning a perfect five stars. The service is equally impressive, providing attentive and friendly support throughout the meal. The atmosphere is inviting and enjoyable, making it a wonderful place to dine. Highly recommend!"

The Anchor Inn, Taunton

➤ The Anchor Inn, Taunton Deane, United Kingdom, TA4 1AW

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"We enjoyed a very nice evening meal here last week. They have an excellent 'specials ' board which included a 'fish of the day '. In fact, my husband opted for the Hake. I chose the gammon steak. Great service, served with a friendly smile. Attentive, efficient staff. A talented chef too, as the food was perfectly cooked, tasty, and well presented. We 've been in here before and they are consistently good. The desserts were mouthwatering delicious. I particularly enjoyed the tiramisu cheesecake ... Wow! It was sublime. They have good local ales. I 'd advise booking in the bar areas as for me, it 's nicer than the main dining area. It feels cosier and more intimate. Horses for courses though. Well priced. Next time, I may try one of their award winning pies. Rooms: Didn 't use, so not rated. Food drinks: Excellent. Highly recommended. You can 't go wrong at the Anchor in my view. Noteworthy details: Cosy bar areas by fireplace."

The Orchard Inn

➤ Hillcommon, TA4 1DS, Taunton Deane, United Kingdom

Beer • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"I booked the venue for my stepfather's wake, which included a buffet. When the funeral party arrived, the staff were still setting up the food. The buffet offered a mix of hot and cold dishes, but the quality left much to be desired. The roast potatoes were greasy, the chips frozen, and the sausages deep fried with sparse fillings in the rolls. The presentation was underwhelming and unappetizing. Some guests raised concerns at the bar, but there was no effort to address them. Despite multiple emails to the Orchard, most were ignored, with one response stating that the buffet was standard for the price paid. Each person was charged £8.45 for this disappointing spread. Requests for gluten-free options were made, but the lack of labeling left our Coeliac guests uncertain about what they were eating. The lack of care and respect shown by the Orchard in handling our complaints was disappointing. No apology or compensation was offered for the subpar experience, causing embarrassment on a somber occasion. I have no intention of returning or recommending this venue in the future."

The Stonegallows Inn, Hungry Horse

➤ Stonegallows, Taunton I-TA1 5JP, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"Visited on November 26, 2023. The restaurant was very busy, and we were happy to wait for our food; however, after an hour, it arrived lukewarm. I spoke with the duty manager, but he refused to ask the kitchen staff to recook it, saying they were too busy. While I understand it was a hectic time, that's no excuse for serving cold food. Additionally, one of the waitstaff, Cara, was quite rude. I didn’t catch the duty manager's name, but we were there from 3:15 PM, which might help identify him. There's simply no excuse for food not being served hot, regardless of how busy it is. We frequently dine at Stonegallows and other Green King locations, and we've never encountered rudeness when needing to voice a concern. No one should have to deal with issues like this when going out to enjoy a meal with friends and family."

The Orchard Inn

➤ Hillcommon, Taunton, United Kingdom

Wine • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

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"Lovely country pub, friendly landlord and staff, great bunch of locals, reasonably priced drinks, and dog friendly. There's a lovely beer garden too for when the weather improves but there is a good sized undercover patio area."