Pubs and bars

The Harry's Cideroom team are enjoying the new taproom.

Prestigious accolade awarded to cider maker in Somerset

The Thatched Cottage Inn, Shepton Mallet, closed at the weekend.

The Thatched Cottage Inn, Shepton Mallet, closed at the weekend.

Historic Somerset pub set to reopen following sudden closure

Four of the 11 Somerset pubs included in The Telegraph's guide to the best pubs in the UK

Four of the 11 Somerset pubs included in The Telegraph's guide to the best pubs in the UK

11 Somerset pubs named among the best in the UK - see the full list

The Burcott Inn, near Wells, was forced to close earlier this month after a tree fell on it.

The Burcott Inn, near Wells, was forced to close earlier this month after a tree fell on it.

Somerset pub reopens its doors after tree fall prompts emergency closure

The Bird in Hand has been taken over by a brewery.

The Bird in Hand has been taken over by a brewery.

Village pub near Taunton enters new chapter under new ownership

Butlin's Minehead has installed more than 40 Boxbar machines across its entertainment venues in time for the summer season

Butlin's Minehead has installed more than 40 Boxbar machines across its entertainment venues in time for the summer season

Butlin's Minehead unveils new innovative self-serve bars

The Moat House in Taunton has been closed for several years

The Moat House in Taunton has been closed for several years

Much-loved former Taunton pub step closer to reopening for first time in years

A Somerset village pub is seeking a new operator.

A Somerset village pub is seeking a new operator.

Somerset village pub seeking new operator months after team left

The Globe Inn (pictured) is reopening under a new team.

The Globe Inn (pictured) is reopening under a new team.

Somerset pub which has been pulling pints for 300 years to reopen with party

A village pub near Taunron is reopening under new ownership.

A village pub near Taunron is reopening under new ownership.

Popular village pub near Taunton set to reopen under new ownership

A pub is currently shut after an electrical fire broke out.

A pub is currently shut after an electrical fire broke out.

Historic Somerset pub temporarily closed after electrical fire

A Somerset village has lost its only pub this month.

A Somerset village has lost its only pub this month.

'Incredibly heavy hearts': Award-winning village pub near Taunton closes

The Great Lyde, seen here hosting its fanzone at the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, has been forced to close due to a

The Great Lyde, seen here hosting its fanzone at the Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, has been forced to close due to a

Somerset pub known for England fanzone forced to shut ahead of World Cup semi-final

One of the last pubs in Eastern Wells is set to close for good after plans were approved for it to be turned into housing.

One of the last pubs in Eastern Wells is set to close for good after plans were approved for it to be turned into housing.

'Shock' as beloved Somerset pub set to be transformed into housing

Ms Gilmour has nominated three pubs in her constituency for the Community Pub Hero Awards 2026

Ms Gilmour has nominated three pubs in her constituency for the Community Pub Hero Awards 2026

Three Somerset pubs in running for national community awards

The Chapel Tap in Taunton.

The Chapel Tap in Taunton.

Taunton pub 'disappointed' after al fresco dining plan refused

William Sitwell outside his pub, the White Hart in Wiveliscombe

William Sitwell outside his pub, the White Hart in Wiveliscombe

BBC MasterChef judge bans 'obnoxious diner' from his pub in Somerset

The former Dolphin Inn as it used to look

The former Dolphin Inn as it used to look

Former pub could be brought back into use with new lease of life

The Hideout as it currently looks

The Hideout as it currently looks

Taunton pub to undergo major refurb with promise of 'a fresh new look'

The York Inn, near Taunton.

The York Inn, near Taunton.

Taunton pub launches radical new way to keep drinkers cool in Somerset heatwave

Steve Elliot (pictured) owns The Chapel Tap - a pub he has opened after a succesfull time running a

Steve Elliot (pictured) owns The Chapel Tap - a pub he has opened after a succesfull time running a

Al fresco dining could soon be coming to this popular Taunton pub

A Wells pub is set to become two new homes under new proposals.

A Wells pub is set to become two new homes under new proposals.

Somerset pub's future in limbo after new plans revealed to turn it into housing

A Somerset pub landlord has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

A Somerset pub landlord has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

Landlord who opened pub to community after school bus tragedy honoured by King

Unity Club in Street, Somerset is closing after 104 years

Unity Club in Street, Somerset is closing after 104 years

Social club announces 'heart-wrenching' decision to close after 104 years

Jason Law from the Cider Barn and Jules Sayer from Petruth Paddocks

Jason Law from the Cider Barn and Jules Sayer from Petruth Paddocks

Somerset cider barn could close after 500 per cent rise in business rates

The Café owners say they hope to keep offering a space of established and emerging musical talent to shine.

The Café owners say they hope to keep offering a space of established and emerging musical talent to shine.

Bluebird in Wedmore celebrates three years with over £10k community giveaway

Julian Temperley (pictured at Glastonbury Festival 2024) won an award at the Royal Bath and West Show

Julian Temperley (pictured at Glastonbury Festival 2024) won an award at the Royal Bath and West Show

Well-known Somerset cider-maker wins award for his craft

The former Bar 61 venue, and Gareth Field.

The former Bar 61 venue, and Gareth Field.

Employment tribunal

Former Taunton bar employee owed more than £3,000 after winning tribunal

Outside the former Somerset Inn pub.

Outside the former Somerset Inn pub.

Former Taunton pub could be turned into nine-bedroom HMO

The former Kings Arms (pictured) has now become a community space for the people of Wellington.

The former Kings Arms (pictured) has now become a community space for the people of Wellington.

Residents' ideas wanted on former pub that became community hub

Owner of The Plough Ricardo Freitas (right) with representatives from CAMRA.

Owner of The Plough Ricardo Freitas (right) with representatives from CAMRA.

Taunton pub ranked among the best pubs in Somerset

A pathway in Somerset has been ranked among the best pub walks in the UK.

A pathway in Somerset has been ranked among the best pub walks in the UK.

Somerset pub walk named one of the best to enjoy a roast afterwards

The Cornerhouse in Frome has temporarily closed

The Cornerhouse in Frome has temporarily closed

Sadness as Somerset pub announces temporary closure

Over £500 was raised by customers in the Black Horse and the Kings Arms in Taunton

Over £500 was raised by customers in the Black Horse and the Kings Arms in Taunton

Looking Back: When £500 was donated to charity from two Taunton pubs

Terri and Rich Hudson (pictured) won big at the World Gin Awards

Terri and Rich Hudson (pictured) won big at the World Gin Awards

Taunton pub 'incredibly proud' after award at World Gin Awards

A Love Island star is set to appear at a Taunton nightclub.

A Love Island star is set to appear at a Taunton nightclub.

Love Island star confirmed to make appearance at Taunton club

Christina is now the bar manager of The Plough Inn, on Station Road in Taunton

Christina is now the bar manager of The Plough Inn, on Station Road in Taunton

Interview: Meet the Danish woman who grew to love Taunton

New management has taken over a Somerset pub that featured in a BBC show.

New management has taken over a Somerset pub that featured in a BBC show.

Somerset pub in BBC thriller to reopen its doors

A Taunton pub which closed nearly four years ago has seen its price cut in half.

A Taunton pub which closed nearly four years ago has seen its price cut in half.

Huge landmark Taunton pub price cut to under £1m

A Taunton pub will reopen under new management this month.

A Taunton pub will reopen under new management this month.

Taunton pub set to reopen under new management soon

CCTV footage shows a man broke into a pub in Taunton.

CCTV footage shows a man broke into a pub in Taunton.

Pub broken into in the middle of night with alcohol stolen

A pub in a Somerset village is set to close as the team running it are heading for pastures new.

A pub in a Somerset village is set to close as the team running it are heading for pastures new.

The King Alfred pub set to close as team 'sadly' moving on

The Britannia Inn.

The Britannia Inn.

Residents who fought to save 'beloved' pub make formal offer to buy it back

Three Somerset pubs have been named among the best in Somerset.

Three Somerset pubs have been named among the best in Somerset.

National Pub & Bar Awards

Three Somerset pubs have been named among the best in region

A Somerset village pub is reopening under new ownership

A Somerset village pub is reopening under new ownership

Popular village pub to reopen with party under new ownership

Medieval hotel dating back to 15th century taken over by UK group

Medieval hotel dating back to 15th century taken over by UK group

Medieval hotel dating back to 15th century taken over by UK group

The Mitre Inn (pictured) has been shortlisted for a national award.

The Mitre Inn (pictured) has been shortlisted for a national award.

Somerset pub shortlisted for national award in London

The restaurants, cafés and pubs where kids eat free or for £1 this Easter

The restaurants, cafés and pubs where kids eat free or for £1 this Easter

Family Days Out

Kids eat free Easter 2026 - full UK list of deals where kids eat free or for £1

Service with a smile - Becky Wright, centre, with helpers Leyla and Shaney

Service with a smile - Becky Wright, centre, with helpers Leyla and Shaney

‘pub of no fixed abode’ sets up for the night in village with no watering hole

Jeffin Jacob has applied for a premises licence for Chai D’lish in Minehead, to serve alcohol every day between 10am and 10pm

Jeffin Jacob has applied for a premises licence for Chai D’lish in Minehead, to serve alcohol every day between 10am and 10pm

Premises in Minehead applying for licence to serve alcohol

The old O'Bridge Brewers Fayre pub.

The old O'Bridge Brewers Fayre pub.

Residents start petition voicing concerns about Taunton pub becoming McDonald's

Residents are working together to save the Bell Inn.

Residents are working together to save the Bell Inn.

Residents campaign to save pub near Taunton that was a social hub for 200 years

Mark Addy as Paxman and Martin Clunes as Mick Harley in The Drovers

Mark Addy as Paxman and Martin Clunes as Mick Harley in The Drovers

Two historic Somerset pubs star in film with Martin Clunes

The World's End pub off the A38 near Taunton has closed with an 'exciting' plan set in place for the future.

The World's End pub off the A38 near Taunton has closed with an 'exciting' plan set in place for the future.

The World's End near Taunton closed with 'exciting' plans ahead