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The Talbot Inn
Somerset, Mells - Modern British - Pub with Rooms
Pass through the stone arch, enter the well-worn cobbled courtyard and step into a warren of passageways leading to a locally popular beamed bar with fires lit in winter, and softly lit dining rooms with candles on old polished tables. The 15th-century Talbot puts on a convincing show. Staff are uniformly cheerful and accommodating, while the menu deals in superior pub grub – from snacks such as sausage rolls or monkfish scampi with lemon mayo to classics including cider-battered Brixham fish and chips, the Talbot burger, or honey-roasted ham, duck egg, and chips. In addition, there’s appreciation for the reasonably priced, European-leaning wine list (with decent by-the-glass choice). Visitors also praise the comfortable bedrooms, which offer good value for the area.
VENUE DETAILS
Selwood Street
Mells
Somerset
BA11 3PN
01373 812254
OTHER INFORMATION
Accommodation, Separate bar, Parking, Family friendly
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