Guidebook for Bruton, Somerset and Surrounding Area
Food Scene
A selection of some of our favourite places to eat and drink
At the Chapel in Bruton is a bakery, wine shop, café, bar and restaurant, providing a warm and friendly place to shop, meet, drink and eat.
Fabulous food at all times of the day. This is our favourite for breakfast! They also do the best pizzas to take away in their wood fired oven as well as a delicious selection of home baked bread and pastries.
If you want a lively scene, then Friday nights happy hour, often with live music downstairs, is a great place to hang out.
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At The Chapel
28 High StAt the Chapel in Bruton is a bakery, wine shop, café, bar and restaurant, providing a warm and friendly place to shop, meet, drink and eat.
Fabulous food at all times of the day. This is our favourite for breakfast! They also do the best pizzas to take away in their wood fired oven as well as a delicious selection of home baked bread and pastries.
If you want a lively scene, then Friday nights happy hour, often with live music downstairs, is a great place to hang out.
In our opinion, the best cheddar in the universe. You won't be disappointed and if you ask nicely, they often let you see the massive cave built into the hill which houses all the truckles. An amazing sight.
Westcombe Dairy (5 miles)
Westcombe Dairy is located in a beautiful secluded valley in east Somerset called the Batcombe Vale. A small family-run artisan dairy, Westcombe uses a handcrafted approach to make award-winning cheeses from their very own cows’ milk. Visitors are welcome at the dairy where they can taste cheese directly from the aging room, sample some craft beer from The Wild Beer Co, or try one of the amazing apple spirits from The Somerset Cider Brandy Co.
Dairy shop opening times: Monday – Friday, 9am–5:30pm. Saturdays, 10am–3pm
www.westcombedairy.com
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Westcombe Dairy
In our opinion, the best cheddar in the universe. You won't be disappointed and if you ask nicely, they often let you see the massive cave built into the hill which houses all the truckles. An amazing sight.
Westcombe Dairy (5 miles)
Westcombe Dairy is located in a beautiful secluded valley in east Somerset called the Batcombe Vale. A small family-run artisan dairy, Westcombe uses a handcrafted approach to make award-winning cheeses from their very own cows’ milk. Visitors are welcome at the dairy where they can taste cheese directly from the aging room, sample some craft beer from The Wild Beer Co, or try one of the amazing apple spirits from The Somerset Cider Brandy Co.
Dairy shop opening times: Monday – Friday, 9am–5:30pm. Saturdays, 10am–3pm
www.westcombedairy.com
If you like Calvados, this is a Somerset Mecca to our version of the famous apple brandy!
Somerset Cider Brandy Company (24 miles)
Somerset Cider Brandy Company sits amongst 160 acres of cider apple orchards at the base of Burrow Hill, a famous Somerset landmark that looks out across the Somerset Levels. The farm has been pressing cider for the past 150 years and distilling the cider into Somerset Cider Brandy since 1989. Visitors are welcome to come to farm, view the distillery, walk around the orchard trail and visit the cider house shop.
Opening times: Monday – Saturday, 9am–5.30pm
www.ciderbrandy.co.uk
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Somerset Cider Brandy Co
Burrow Hill Burrow WayIf you like Calvados, this is a Somerset Mecca to our version of the famous apple brandy!
Somerset Cider Brandy Company (24 miles)
Somerset Cider Brandy Company sits amongst 160 acres of cider apple orchards at the base of Burrow Hill, a famous Somerset landmark that looks out across the Somerset Levels. The farm has been pressing cider for the past 150 years and distilling the cider into Somerset Cider Brandy since 1989. Visitors are welcome to come to farm, view the distillery, walk around the orchard trail and visit the cider house shop.
Opening times: Monday – Saturday, 9am–5.30pm
www.ciderbrandy.co.uk
A local favourite, now owned by Hauser & Wirth but still serving great beer and pub grub
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The Bull Inn
25 Kingsettle HillA local favourite, now owned by Hauser & Wirth but still serving great beer and pub grub
One of our favourites, Matt the landlord will always look after you and if you want great pub food and delicious local beer in a stunning setting, then this has to be on your list of places to visit
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The Talbot Inn
Selwood StreetOne of our favourites, Matt the landlord will always look after you and if you want great pub food and delicious local beer in a stunning setting, then this has to be on your list of places to visit
Part of the Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery, the food is consistently good, whether it's a family breakfast or lunch and dinner for larger groups.
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Roth Bar & Grill
Dropping LanePart of the Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery, the food is consistently good, whether it's a family breakfast or lunch and dinner for larger groups.
A wondrous delight from Michelin starred chef Merlin Labron-Johnson
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Osip restaurant
1 High StA wondrous delight from Michelin starred chef Merlin Labron-Johnson
The Pilgrims Restaurant
Arts & Culture
Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Bruton
This pioneering world-class gallery and arts centre opened in summer 2014, breathing new life into an historic model farm on the outskirts of Bruton. With several large exhibition spaces, blending modern architctural design with Listed buildings, it is a cultural destination in its own right, the gallery’s exhibition programme bringing the best in contemporary art to a rural setting. The landscaped gardens in which the gallery is set have been designed by world-renowned Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf, and the centre includes a library and bookshop. Meals, snacks and drinks are served all day in the
Roth Bar and Grill, an extension of the gallery’s stylish design
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Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneHauser & Wirth Somerset, Bruton
This pioneering world-class gallery and arts centre opened in summer 2014, breathing new life into an historic model farm on the outskirts of Bruton. With several large exhibition spaces, blending modern architctural design with Listed buildings, it is a cultural destination in its own right, the gallery’s exhibition programme bringing the best in contemporary art to a rural setting. The landscaped gardens in which the gallery is set have been designed by world-renowned Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf, and the centre includes a library and bookshop. Meals, snacks and drinks are served all day in the
Roth Bar and Grill, an extension of the gallery’s stylish design
Bath (26 miles)
Roman Baths, 15th Century Bath Abbey, the Jane Austen Centre, and so much more, the city is a World Heritage Site packed with things to do and see. Shopping includes the usual high street outlets, but also independent booksellers, galleries, antiques, music and specialist food shops.
www.visitbath.co.uk
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Bath
Bath (26 miles)
Roman Baths, 15th Century Bath Abbey, the Jane Austen Centre, and so much more, the city is a World Heritage Site packed with things to do and see. Shopping includes the usual high street outlets, but also independent booksellers, galleries, antiques, music and specialist food shops.
www.visitbath.co.uk
Sightseeing
King Alfred’s Tower (4 miles)
King Alfred’s Tower is a folly linked to the Stourhead estate built in 1772. Its size and beauty make it an imposing addition to the landscape, and the views from the top are breathtaking. The tower was intended to commemorate the end of the Seven Years’ War against France and supposedly stands near the location where it is believed that Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, rallied the Saxons in 878 before defeating the Danish army. The tower is 49 metres high and has 205 steps to the top, where visitors can enjoy the fantastic 360-degree views.
Open limited hours
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
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King Alfred's Tower
Kingsettle HillKing Alfred’s Tower (4 miles)
King Alfred’s Tower is a folly linked to the Stourhead estate built in 1772. Its size and beauty make it an imposing addition to the landscape, and the views from the top are breathtaking. The tower was intended to commemorate the end of the Seven Years’ War against France and supposedly stands near the location where it is believed that Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, rallied the Saxons in 878 before defeating the Danish army. The tower is 49 metres high and has 205 steps to the top, where visitors can enjoy the fantastic 360-degree views.
Open limited hours
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
Glastonbury Tor (14 miles)
Glastonbury Tor is one of Britain’s most iconic and evocative landmarks, offering magnificent views of the Somerset Levels, Dorset, Wiltshire and Wales. Steeped in history and legend, Glastonbury Tor is known as being one of the most spiritual sites in the country. Its pagan beliefs are still very much celebrated. It’s a beautiful place to walk, unwind and relax.
www.glastonburytor.org.uk
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Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury Tor (14 miles)
Glastonbury Tor is one of Britain’s most iconic and evocative landmarks, offering magnificent views of the Somerset Levels, Dorset, Wiltshire and Wales. Steeped in history and legend, Glastonbury Tor is known as being one of the most spiritual sites in the country. Its pagan beliefs are still very much celebrated. It’s a beautiful place to walk, unwind and relax.
www.glastonburytor.org.uk
Stourhead House The National Trust
High StreetParks & Nature
The Mendip Hills (17 miles)
An area of outstanding natural beauty, offering way-marked walks, nature trails, and mountain bike routes of varying degrees of difficulty. By foot, bike or car you can visit an iron-age hill fort, a nature reserve, mediaeval houses, ancient villages and numerous public houses offering excellent real ales.
www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk
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Mendip Hills
The Mendip Hills (17 miles)
An area of outstanding natural beauty, offering way-marked walks, nature trails, and mountain bike routes of varying degrees of difficulty. By foot, bike or car you can visit an iron-age hill fort, a nature reserve, mediaeval houses, ancient villages and numerous public houses offering excellent real ales.
www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk
The Pilgrims Restaurant
Stourhead Gardens
Stourhead GardensShopping
Lots of excellent small boutiques and independent designers in the centre of Frome
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Catherine Hill
Catherine HillLots of excellent small boutiques and independent designers in the centre of Frome
A cleverly curated lifestyle and home store in the heart of Bruton
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Caro Somerset
18 - 20 High StA cleverly curated lifestyle and home store in the heart of Bruton
Essentials
Post Office and Convenience Store with a good selection of food and excellent wine
Church Bridge Stores
14 Patwell StPost Office and Convenience Store with a good selection of food and excellent wine
SPAR
11 High StExcellent Spar and Butcher with good selection of local produce
Gilcombe Farm Shop
Excellent farm shop offering food deliveries to your door
Family-run farm shop and cafe perfect for Saturday morning shopping
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Kimbers' Farm Shop
Family-run farm shop and cafe perfect for Saturday morning shopping
In addition to the beautiful restaurant, club room and summer terrace, the At the Chapel bakery offers the most delicious sourdough bread, cakes and wood-fired pizzas available for takeaway. They also offer a superb selection of wines
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At The Chapel
28 High StIn addition to the beautiful restaurant, club room and summer terrace, the At the Chapel bakery offers the most delicious sourdough bread, cakes and wood-fired pizzas available for takeaway. They also offer a superb selection of wines