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Discover one of the best restaurants in Somerset. 

Somerset’s Freshest Flavours

Exceptional food and drink are the heart of The Queen’s Arms. With a strong focus on making everything in-house, using  fresh, locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, our head chef crafts elevated pub classics and elegant, imaginative dishes, defined by the seasons.

From cider and dill battered fish and chips to succulent lamb and freshly caught Devon seafood, our dishes are a celebration of the best of British produce. 

Our chefs make everything in-house from the, delectable milk burger buns, celery salt and spicy jalapeno mayo, to the children’s fish fingers and chicken goujons, there are no nasty’s, it is all freshly prepared using the best ingredients.

Our carefully selected wine list includes a range of fine wines from around the world, complemented by our traditional ciders, house cocktails and homemade seasonal soft drinks where we make and use syrups from local produce.

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For group bookings of 10 or more, we require a deposit of £20 per head.

 

Cozy restaurant dining area with a lit fireplace, wooden tables, and elegant place settings.

Restaurant/Dining Spaces

Experience the freshest flavours and a warm, West Country welcome at The Queen’s Arms. A delightful fusion of Georgian charm and modern luxury, choose from our three indoor dining areas and enjoy the roaring open fire in the cooler months and, when the weather’s kind, our large outdoor terrace.  

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Private Dining

Whether you’re hosting a birthday bash, a baby shower a pre-wedding lunch or a special celebration, our private dining room and Long Room can accommodate up to 12 and 28 guests. Enjoy our outstanding service and fabulous food and treat your guests to a feasting experience like no other.

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Dining Events

We host a range of food-themed events throughout the year, celebrating the best of the season’s produce. From curry nights and BBQs to Fish over Fire evenings, game nights and our Day of the Dead Mexican special, experience a feast for your senses.

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Gourmet meal with sliced meat, vegetables, and sauce on a white plate, next to a glass of red wine and cutlery on a rustic wooden table.
Sunday Lunch

Our Sunday lunches are legendary. With locally sourced meat, wheelbarrow-fresh vegetables and desserts to die for, treat yourself to lunch at one of the best restaurants in Somerset.  

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The Terrace

Our beautiful outdoor terrace comes to life in the summer months, where we host BBQs, live music and a range of fun-filled events for the whole family. Join us and enjoy the view with a locally-brewed pint, a house-made cocktail or a refreshing glass of wine. 

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Pub Hub

Adjoining the pub, our newly built Pub Hub is open daily from 8 am - 11 pm, serving freshly brewed tea and coffee and bacon or sausage rolls. We also stock a range of locally produced food and drink to take home. It’s the perfect place to meet, greet and refuel.

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Bar Nibbles

If you’re feeling peckish between meals, or fancy a pre-dinner pick-me-up, our all-day bar nibbles menu includes favourites such as charred padron peppers, Devon crab and lemon arancini and crispy potato skins, guaranteed to fill a gap.

Testimonials

  We ate here on three occasions in seven days, which should tell you how much we loved it.

We ate here on three occasions in seven days, which should tell you how much we loved it. The ambience is immediately relaxed and welcoming - a country pub that isn’t trying too hard to be the genuine article. And they more than welcome dogs. The service made us feel equally at home: I must single out Anna, a young Romanian woman who took a shine to our dog and made easy conversation with us throughout our meals. A real asset to the staff. And oh, the food! Imaginative starters, nibbles, mains and desserts, all priced sensibly and making me reach for my phone to capture the sheer delight of them. On our final visit, I asked for a dessert wine and was instead offered a local ice cider. Intense, sweet and long-legged: what a way to finish our hat trick of meals!

Google  |  10 / 2025
  Highly recommend this place, definitely worth the drive.

Went here for my husbands birthday celebration as per the recommendation of the owner of Withy Hut and we were so happy we took that advice! The staff were incredibly warm and friendly. Thr ambiance was very cosy and romantic, dogs were treated well too. The food was excelent, well season and amazing flavours. The highlight dishes for us were the parmesan chicken wings, duck breast and the chicken pie. Highly recommend this place, definitely worth the drive.

Google  |  10 / 2025
  Well worth the value and a nice clientele

The new configuration has greatly improved this lovely country pub which is well off the beaten track. Parking is a little challenging, although a charge point was welcome for EVs. We booked in advance and our table was taken but we sat at a better table so we weren't disappointed. Our waitress was lovely but a little preoccupied as the place was busy. Our meal was delicious. We had steak and fish and both were cooked to perfection. The side of bread and dip was a nice touch. You get what you pay for and although the prices are quite high it's well worth the value and a nice clientele.

Google  |  09 / 2025
  Do not miss this place if you are passing!

Stunning! We stopped here on our long drive to Devon and what a good decision that was! The service was impeccable, the food was absolutely delicious and the setting was lovely. The Ashton Press cider was particularly good and the prawn baguette was fantastic. Do not miss this place if you are passing!

Google  |  07 / 2025
  Our room was spacious and so well equipped

What a super overnight stay my husband and I have just enjoyed. Breaking not route from the SW to London, we stayed for dinner, bed and breakfast. All were really excellent. The pub menu was a delight to read and, following large G&Ts with snacks, our food included some very tasty crab and lemon arancini, roast lamb (him) and succulent, perfectly cooked cod with asparagus (me) and the tastiest crunchy roasted pink for potatoes in the history of potato dishes! Do not miss those! A large cheese board to finish and a light pineapple and large pud for me. Super. Our room was spacious and so well equipped. Large walk in shower (bath too if you want), a huge comfy bed with soft cotton bedding and feather duvet (I think). A very nice night’s sleep. Fresh milk for (good) tea in the morning. Breakfast was great too, but I’m being hurried to leave! Thank you!

Google  |  06 / 2025
  Great pub with gorgeous views

Lovely roast dinner and pudding on Sunday, great pub with gorgeous views of the countryside and spectacular food.

Google  |  06 / 2025
  Beautiful location set in an idyllic countryside village

Beautiful location set in an idyllic countryside village. We experienced a few issues with our stay, but the hotel resolved these very satisfactorily straight away. Thank you for your quick response it is very much appreciated and shows how professional your standards are

Google  |  05 / 2025
  Everything was truly excellent.

 What a super night my husband and I had. Crossing the road from the SW to London we stayed for dinner, bed and breakfast. Everything was truly excellent. The pub menu was a pleasant read and after large G&Ts with snacks our meal included very tasty crab and lemon arancini, roast lamb (him) and succulent, perfectly cooked cod with asparagus (me) and the most delicious crispy pink roast potatoes in the history of potato dishes! Don't miss them!

Google  |  06 / 2025
  Stunning!

Stunning! We stopped here on our long drive to Devon and what a good decision that was! The service was impeccable, the food was absolutely delicious and the setting was lovely. The Ashton Press cider was particularly good and the prawn baguette was fantastic. Do not miss this place if you are passing!

Google  |  07 / 2025
  A must visit place!

Dined and stayed at this absolute gem of a place tucked away in the Somerset countryside. We were welcomed warmly by Jess who showed us to our rooms, which were spacious, clean, and offering some lovely views.

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  Lovely hidden gem in the countryside

Great little hidden gem in Corton Denham! Best coaching inn that we have stayed in. Comfortable tasteful rooms especially room 5. The food is very nice and always something different. The breakfast is also good with cooked and fresh toast and croissants etc compotes and cereals etc. The staff are friendly and helpful. We always stay here for a long weekend as we like visiting the town of Sherborne or en route to the West Country. We would highly recommend this lovely place.

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  Wonderful food and friendly service

We had a amazing meal here last night with family and friends , the food was spectacular, the mixture of flavours for both meat, fish and vegetarian , service was great also , highly recommend

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