Ah This pub used to known as The Old Library. Unsurprising, given that prior to its transformation…read moreinto a chamber of raucousness in the mid nineties, it was Taunton's very own hushed bibliotheque. Don't worry; we didn't burn the books; the library was relocated about 400m away and at the time I was quite happy to see a new pub to try and get served sans ID, (17!!). In its first incarnation, the pub celebrated its heritage by maintaining a quasi-literary (not semi literate) theme. Local historians pointed out that as the library building was a gift from the Carnegie foundation on condition that alcohol was not imbibed on the premises. Everyone else said let's get ratted. Now that the 'Pitcher & Piano' chain have bought it, they've seen fit to daub it the dullest colour known to man, just to make it that little bit more homogenous. No Piano either, despite plenty of space for one. OK, so actually it is going to be nicer than many 3 star pubs; there's a lovely beer garden which is perfect for watching the shoppers stroll along the quirky shops in Bath Place - but food is too bland, too pricey, too fried and there's so much more that could be done with such a lovely building. EDIT: I'm giving it a three as it's probably rammed on a saturday night, which can't be a bad thing.

The Pitcher and Piano (formerly the Old Library) is one of a nationwide chain of high-class bars…read more The decor is very nice, if not a bit dark. Drinks prices are quite high. This is the kind of place to consider for an undisturbed business meeting, especially if you're on an expense account.

Excellent food and choice of craft ales, We were only here on a training course and found this pub…read moreon Yelp, the food was excellent, definitely recommend this pub.

What a great pub for real ales so handy to the cricket ground . Super bar staff who when not…read moreworking like demons have time for small talk. I have yet to sample food but menu looks good ambience of the place is very conducive to over indulging in the many real ales. Cannot wait for next four day cricket in August. Cornish Exile.

I've never been to The Half Moon before so I didn't have any expectations. I learnt from the…read morelandlord that the place had changed manager three times over the last three years and he was hoping to break that trend. He's brought a new team of chefs in with him, so I'm told. Those chefs certainly seem to be earning their money as they turned out excellent gastro pub style food. Not quite fine dining but not far off. Looking at the menu I could have chosen any of the starters or mains. I went for the goats cheese "mousse" for starters and fish from the specials board for mains. The portion of goats cheese I had was very generous (some places only give you a small amount because of cost I guess) although I felt it was a bit heavy to be a mousse. It was really nice all the same. The fish was perfectly cooked and the pommes anna was a perfect accompaniment. The pub's decor probably didn't quite match the quality of the food and I think some people will be surprised how good the food it. The was a really good range on the menu from unusual items (I'd never had samphire before) to regular items such as burgers and fish and chips. I'd definitely return and have already recommended it to friends. Check it out yelpers.

A great place to eat just outside of Taunton. I've been on an evening as well as on a Sunday for…read morelunch. They seem to be good for families, although I don't have kids and nor do I particularly like them.. So that's probably a negative for me. The evening menu was great, quite pubby with the fish and chips, burger and steak, but they threw in some nicer things like scallops with cauliflower and bacon, plaice with caper butter and something else that I didn't order... It's not too pricey, so well worth a trip if you're in Somerset. As for Sunday, it was refreshing to see a pub that actually knows what a decent Sunday lunch is. It had non-standard veg going on, like beetroot and spinach. The potatoes weren't greasy and old like we're all used to in pubs. The yorkies were awesome too. I'll go again for sure.

Lovely food (not cheap), great staff and some lovely beers. All pipes are kep clean and I have…read morenever had a bad pint. Beautiful place inside and outdoor seating too.

Food and drink very good quality but certainly not cheap. Also the management should consider…read morekeeping children out of the bar area as on the last visit at 7 pm an extended family with a couple of noisy offspring spoilt the ambiance.

I like that it has a kid area for them to entertain themselves however the food itself is okay. The…read moreservice is okay. The location and building are good as it's nice and big and tables aren't ridiculously too close together. I can't remember the pricing but I think it was okay for what you get.

The food was delicious. I ordered a steak and it tasted very good. They were very conscientious…read moreabout helping me avoid any foods to which I am allergic. The place is family oriented and pleasant. The staff are attentive and the service is excellent. You feel like you are a guest at someone's home. I will eat there again, given the opportunity. I would like to mention how wonderful Wallis, James, Andie, and Leah were to me and my daughter. Thank you!

Nice, large pub on the outskirts of Taunton. You can eat inside or outside and the outside is very…read morepleasant. Food is good pub grub at a reasonable price and the service is good and friendly.

Deception at its finest! Firstly, the look of the pub/restaurant was very nice but the service was…read moreawful. There wasn't enough staff and the service was very slow, arrived at 7.20pm, waited an hour between meals and didn't leave until 10.00pm. Waiting for our food felt like a prison sentence, and when it arrived I've never had such a bland piece of cod in my life, very disappointing. We were planning on having dessert but we would've been waiting another hour for it to arrive. With all that said, the staff were friendly and the drinks we ordered: Rekorderlig passion fruit and bitter shandy were delicious but too bad the cod & chips were not. I would recommend Cross Keys to those of you who have a bucket load of patience and time to waste.

Great food, great atmosphere. the food was a little slow to get to the table but when it did it was…read morebrilliant and hot. Staff were OK, smiley and happy. I would recommend and would definitely go back. we had starter, main and a couple of drinks, there were 4 of us and the bill came to £69.

Great family pub on the outskirts of Taunton. This is a large pub which concentrates mainly on it's…read morefood production. The food is tasty and fresh and you will be given a very warm welcome by the family that run it. Having a young child themselves, they are very welcoming to those with children.

great friendly family pub £3 a pint of thatchers gold is heaven to me friendly bar staff with a…read moregreat sense of humour just needs to open a little later

From the owner: A Traditional pub with Sky Sports and BT Sports, We also Have Skittles , Darts, Pool, Juke Box. And…read moreHave Some Letting Rooms Which Can be Booked Through our Website, We have a Car Park on site. The Letting Rooms are not Wheel Chair accessible. We Offer Rooms Only (no food) £30.00 per person per night.

The 10 pound burger and beer/wine on a Wednesday night was excellent value…read more Peter the host runs a great establishment with some good beer, great atmosphere and lovely staff. The place which is in the middle of nowhere was packed and certainly celebrates the wonderful South African heritage of it's owner. We will be back.....

Formerly known as the Monkton Inn, I recently visited this establishment hidden away in a village…read morejust outside Somerset's County Town. In its previous incarnation I'd have rated this as 3* - middle of the road - but with the change of management I found both the food selection and service to be significantly improved. The menu has frequent guest appearances from South African viands like Wildebeest and Sprinbok, as a consquence of the chef's homeland. Well worth a visit if in the area.