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The Lion at Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset

The Lion at Pennard

4.6
4.6
371 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 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
  • 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, 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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 371 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Overall

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Ambience

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Value

  • Bath/Somerset

    Child-friendly

  • Bath/Somerset

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Bath/Somerset

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lion at Pennard is a charming country pub renowned for its "amazing" food and "exemplary" service. Guests rave about the use of local ingredients and the creative menu, which includes standout dishes like cider-battered fish and blackcurrant dessert. The welcoming atmosphere and efficient staff make it a must-visit.

371 Reviews

  1. nigel

    Lancashire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  2. Samantha

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 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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  3. Fiona

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 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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  4. Susan

    Isle of Wight

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 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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  5. Laura

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing love it every time, the Sunday roasts are unbeaten

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  6. Hugh

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, well presented, lovely place to eat and the staff were very efficient !!!!

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  7. Tracey

    Derbyshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food Friendly and helpful service Beautiful building 🌻 If anything the bar area would benefit from a new arrangement and more design features to make it more welcoming 🙏

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  8. Richard

    West Sussex

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 24 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food that offers more than typical pub grub. A pleasant relaxed ambience and friendly service. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner.

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  9. Sharon

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What a gem. We travelled from South Gloucestershire on a shopping trip to Clarks village, so booked Sunday lunch as this wonderful pub is not far (15 mins) . The food was amazing, we couldn’t fault anything. One of the best roasts! We had the belly of pork, which was perfectly cooked with a variety of vegetables. We received a warm welcome from every member of staff. Service was great . Wouid highly recommend.

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  10. Dino

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, lovely ambiance, can't wait to see it with the logs fires blazing . all round we had a great evening.

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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 371 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
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, 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, Takeaway, 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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