July 2025 by D Nosdivad
Came here because the food on the website looked amazing and we wanted something a bit better than normal pub grub, but not too posh, for a family celebration. Sadly it was very disappointing. The food was nothing special at all and totally overpriced for what we got. Wish we?d gone to a ?normal? pub.
July 2025 by Jessica Cant (Jessica C)
Went here with my family for a special meal as it?s the only place in Taunton that does a côte de boeuf?and it didn?t disappoint! The chef cooked it perfectly blue, just how I asked, and the flavour was incredible. Staff were really friendly and personable throughout the evening, which made the experience even better.
We were booked in for 5pm and didn?t leave until after 9pm, so it was a long one! Drinks and starters took a while to come out, which caught us off guard a bit?even though the chef did say the main would take time, we hadn?t expected the wait for everything else too. I?d also mentioned the côte when I booked a couple of weeks ahead, so had hoped things might move a little smoother.
That said, they surprised me with a celebratory prosecco for my birthday, which was such a thoughtful touch and showed they?d remembered my booking. The food was great, the staff were lovely, and the atmosphere was relaxed. If you?re after a well-cooked côte de boeuf (which is rare!) and don?t mind a slower pace, it?s worth a visit.
July 2025 by Nigel Harte
I stopped in here for a late lunch a few days ago and had an excellent visit - friendly people, good service and nice food - definitely recommended!
June 2025 by Steven Medway
Expensive and unimpressed with my food. Easy to recreate at home for a fraction of the price. Minute steak. £22 with a very small cup of chips and some dressed leaves (just leaves) service was good. Nice place just the food let it down.
June 2025 by Malcolm Gulliver
Absolutely brilliant, great ales superb food well wortha visit, but be hungry
June 2025 by Mollie Briggs
Gorgeous little place, fresh food & lovely service. 10/10 and you must visit when in the area!
June 2025 by Stefan Paul
Lovely hidden gem in the Somerset countryside. The food was absolutely great, the drinks also, lovely atmosphere and excellent service. Plenty of carpark too. Do not miss it! Definitely recommend ??
May 2025 by Andy R Knowles
We booked this on a Thursday for a last minute birthday lunch on the Saturday.
11 of us!
The staff, particularly girl with North Eastern accent brilliantly looked after us.
The owner, chef for the day, cooked 11 starters & 11 main courses of various choices all to a great quality?
The Thai fish cakes best we have ever eaten.
Hopefully we will be back soon.
Well done team Canal Inn
May 2025 by Paula
We found this place while travelling and stopped for something to eat. Lovely decor and a well stocked bar were the first things we noticed. Then, we spotted a tank with live lobsters. You can't get fresher than that! We ordered gammon and haddock, and both meals were delicious. The haddock was one of the best I've tasted. Perfect tartar sauce, just the right amount of capers and the chips cooked in duck fat had that outside crunch and were fluffy inside. Goes without saying we cleared our plates. The staff were very friendly. There was indoor and outdoor seating. The toilets were spotless with some quirky features. Shame we live so far away or we would be eating here regularly.
March 2025 by Alison Ellam
I feel the restaurant is missing a trick . The food is superb, haven?t had such an excellent roast in ages. They obviously source the best suppliers with a chef who knows how to produce and present amazing food. However, this is let down by a very cold restaurant, many guests keeping their coats on, and poor service. We waited just over an hour for food, really couldn?t see a reason why? The main plates were served but there was another long wait for the vegetables.
I really hope they can improve on this, all villages need a good pub and their regulars.
March 2025 by Steve Holton
We arrived at 13:30 to a full restaurant with no one eating. No heating, other than one fire left to burn out, everyone sitting in coats. Food finally arrived an hour later. The food was very good indeed. The rest of the experience was bad, staff not very good with little passion shown. In our opinion the only good was the food when it finally showed up. No front door closures on the inner or outer door so when anyone left or arrived most forgot to close the door. Attempting to get the bill at the end was just like waiting for lunch. Painful. We won?t be going again. Shame as the chef/s produced good food.
March 2025 by Jo Martin
Lovely food and very good atmosphere
I highly recommend
November 2024 by Carla Dale
We?ve been dining here for some time, and it?s become our go-to spot for everything from casual meals, celebrating special occasions to special Christmas dinners. This place has perfected every detail, making each visit feel like a mini celebration.
The food is simply outstanding. They specialize in the best seafood and steaks, with their lobster dishes being an absolute must-try. And for steak lovers, they?ve set the bar high?from their rich, buttery Wagyu Tomahawk to the sublime Chateaubriand, each cut is cooked to perfection. The flavors and quality are incredible, and you can tell the kitchen staff put real pride into every dish.
The starters alone are worth the visit. Each one has its own distinct, rich flavors and is beautifully plated?sometimes, we even make a meal just out of the starters because they?re that good! But if you save some room, the desserts are worth every calorie. They?re the perfect finish to a fantastic evening, with a mix of traditional treats and creative twists that leave you wanting more.
What truly makes this place special is the staff. They?re genuinely friendly, attentive, and seem to remember all the little details that make you feel welcome and at home. You can tell they take pride in providing excellent service, making every visit feel as memorable as the food itself.
If you?re looking for a restaurant that can make an ordinary night feel special?or a holiday dinner feel extraordinary?this is the place to be. We can?t recommend it enough!
September 2024 by Bradley Jordan
The place has clearly changed hands since our last visit we went recently for food the prices were the same which isn?t a problem for excellent food but the food was average so very disappointing if I wanted average food I would of went to the harvester I wouldn?t recommend this place again
September 2024 by Steve Hale
Brilliant experience, food was amazing.
The only downside for me, was the choice of bitters/ales was poor.
