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The Lion at Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset

The Lion at Pennard

4.6
4.6
383 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

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Dining areas

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
  • Area
    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, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

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What 383 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Service

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Ambience

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Value

  • Bath/Somerset

    Child-friendly

  • Bath/Somerset

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lion at Pennard offers a "wonderful, relaxed atmosphere" with "amazing" food, including standout Sunday roasts. Guests praise the "very friendly and attentive" staff, adding a welcoming touch to the "beautiful" setting. The menu includes creatively prepared dishes with locally-sourced ingredients, and the drink selection is commendable. Highly recommended by many.

383 Reviews

  1. Jenny

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Attentive, friendly and very efficient staff. Outstanding quality freshly cooked food. Lovely relaxing atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this place to eat and stay.

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  2. Tina

    Bath

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Eaten here before and was excellent this time not so good. Dreadful pork large fatty undercooked slab which to be fair they did change for chicken but chicken isn’t what I’d wanted! Not the cheapest Sunday lunch either so won’t be going again for a while. Shame as we are very close by.
    The Lion at PennardResponded on 5 February 2025
    Hi Tina, Thanks for taking the time to review your Sunday Lunch with us. I'm sorry you found our pork belly too fatty for you, it's a fatty cut compared to others. We had no other complaints about it on Sunday, however I'm glad we could substitute it for an alternative. Thanks again, The Lion

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  3. Tess

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Sunday dinner it was amazing , all the food was tasty and and hot the best we've had. The staff were so friendly and working really hard. Thankyou very much

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  4. Andy

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ample and excellent. Asked for extra gravy, no problem. Very enjoyable thanks

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  5. Shara

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Abby was amazing she was very friendly and was able to help us whilst we waited for friends to arrive. Offering us ideas of food to keep us occupied. Food is amazing - Sunday Roast is some of the best we have eaten. Thank you for a great time and we will be back.

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  6. Caroline

    Devon

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Above average pub with a lovely atmosphere, little enclaves with log burners and leather sofas. Interesting menu and tasty food.

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  7. Karen

    Bath

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely pub and service. Expensive food and small portions. Potatoes and triple cooked chips not cooked enough.

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  8. Julian

    Bath

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal but we thought that the food standard although still good wasn't quite as outstanding as on our previous visits.

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  9. David

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and friendly service during a busy lunchtime. Excellent choice of beers and wines. Service was 'relaxed' but we weren't in any rush, so it was perfect. Hope to be back soon.

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  10. DavidE

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb experience, beautiful setting, excellent and attentive staff and wonderful food.

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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 383 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lion at Pennard

Glastonbury Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NH

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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.
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