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The Lion at Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset

The Lion at Pennard

4.6
4.6
377 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 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

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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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What 377 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Overall

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Service

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Ambience

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lion at Pennard is a charming country pub offering "fabulous meals" with locally-sourced ingredients. Diners praise the "first class" food, "excellent service," and "welcoming atmosphere." The varied menu, including standout dishes like sea bass and rabbit terrine, delights visitors. With efficient staff and delightful ambiance, it's "highly recommended."

377 Reviews

  1. Karen

    Bath

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Julian

    Bath

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 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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  3. David

    Bath

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 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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  4. DavidE

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 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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  5. Pauline

    VIP

    Bath

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening with friends The manager and staff are brilliant very attentive and helpful The food and drinks excellent Thank you 🙏

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  6. Mark

    London

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 377 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Lion at Pennard

Glastonbury Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NH

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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.
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