The Lion at Pennard

4.6

372 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Dog-friendly
Good for special occasions

Steeped in history, The Lion dates back about 500 years, and was built when King Charles I was on the British throne and even before the famous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Originally constructed as a house, for centuries the quirky building has been welcoming visitors as a traditional British pub. With its low ceilings, exposed beams and homely inglenook fireplaces, it has all the charm of what you expect from a historic pub and restaurant. Listed as one of the Britain’s most important buildings, this is a slice of history set right in the heart of the Somerset countryside in a popular English village. The characterful and homely rooms offer a comfortable stay for those wanting to holiday or spend a night or two in this stunning part of the UK.

We’re also dog lovers, so your well behaved pooches will get a warm welcome.

If you are looking to make a booking for more than 6 people, please contact us directly on 01458 832941

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
01458 832941
Website
https://www.lionatpennard.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
With a traditional British pub to enjoy food and drink, and a range of comfortable and contemporary overnight rooms to choose from, The Lion offers you an all-in-one package to make a success of your event. Whether you want the full package or just the event space, drop us a message and we’ll be in touch.

Location
Glastonbury Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NH
Neighborhood
Wells
Parking details
We have plenty of free parking, and we aren’t far from transport hubs
Public transit
2 miles from Glastonbury, Somerset (5mins by car)10 miles from Castle Cary Railway Station (20mins by car)25 miles from the M5 (junction 23) (40mins by car)25 miles from Bristol Airport (45mins by car)
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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Best Value
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Kid-friendly
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Gluten-free-friendly
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Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Lion at Pennard is a charming country pub renowned for its "amazing" food and "exemplary" service. Guests rave about the use of local ingredients and the creative menu, which includes standout dishes like cider-battered fish and blackcurrant dessert. The welcoming atmosphere and efficient staff make it a must-visit.

372 Reviews

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Mark
London
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening here. The menu provides you with some less common choices such as rabbit terrine and peasant combined with the usual restaurant choices such steak. The food was cooked to perfection and excellently presented. Very good choices of wine, beer and spirits (my favourite was the Glastonbury gin). Service was exemplary and we will be going again.
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nigel
Lancashire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely place. Stumbled upon this pub as we did not want to eat in Glastonbury and is only a short drive, it is down a dark country road but well lit. We were taken aback when we walked in by the character and welcoming staff. Honestly they could not do any more for us, let us try the tap beers and gave a choice of where we wanted to sit. Very attentive staff very pleasant. The food came quickly and was so delicious we both had fish stew, I am not a great fan of fish but this was something special and generous portion of bread to go with it. Will definately return if ever in the area and they also have rooms which look as inviting as the pub. There has been great care and attention taken with this country pub it is a credit to the staff. It is a real hidden gem!!
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Samantha
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Lion has a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. Really friendly and at the same time so professional. You just know when you walk in that everything will be perfect. And it was. The service was impeccable and the food delicious. Thank you!
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Fiona
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A delightful Sunday lunch with a group of friends
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Susan
Isle of Wight
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good service and food. Would recommend a visit
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Laura
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing love it every time, the Sunday roasts are unbeaten
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Hugh
Bath
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, well presented, lovely place to eat and the staff were very efficient !!!!
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Tracey
Derbyshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food Friendly and helpful service Beautiful building 🌻 If anything the bar area would benefit from a new arrangement and more design features to make it more welcoming 🙏
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Richard
West Sussex
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food that offers more than typical pub grub. A pleasant relaxed ambience and friendly service. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner.
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Sharon
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! What a gem. We travelled from South Gloucestershire on a shopping trip to Clarks village, so booked Sunday lunch as this wonderful pub is not far (15 mins) . The food was amazing, we couldn’t fault anything. One of the best roasts! We had the belly of pork, which was perfectly cooked with a variety of vegetables. We received a warm welcome from every member of staff. Service was great . Wouid highly recommend.
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FAQs

The Lion at Pennard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01458 832941.

The Lion at Pennard is rated 4.6 stars by 372 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Glastonbury Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NH

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Wells
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have plenty of free parking, and we aren’t far from transport hubs
Public transit
2 miles from Glastonbury, Somerset (5mins by car)10 miles from Castle Cary Railway Station (20mins by car)25 miles from the M5 (junction 23) (40mins by car)25 miles from Bristol Airport (45mins by car)
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.lionatpennard.co.uk/
Phone number
01458 832941
Private party facilities
With a traditional British pub to enjoy food and drink, and a range of comfortable and contemporary overnight rooms to choose from, The Lion offers you an all-in-one package to make a success of your event. Whether you want the full package or just the event space, drop us a message and we’ll be in touch.

The Lion at Pennard

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Lion at Pennard offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Lion at Pennard restaurant rated?

Is The Lion at Pennard currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information