The following is a list of tried and tested places to enjoy morning coffee, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner. Please contact us if you would like to discuss any special requirements.

The Slab House Inn [1 mile]
Recently bought by TV celebrity chef Brian Turner who cooks here most weekends, this is a firm favourite with guests, this is a super traditional country pub with open fires, beams, copper and brasses, excellent restaurant [or tables in the bar area equally as comfortable]. Children welcome. Medium-priced, generous helpings, excellent reviews. Good Veggie selection. Booking advisable, especially on Friday and Saturday. Tel: [01749] 840310. Opens 6.30pm. Please ask if you'd like a lift up to The Slab, then walk or take a taxi back!

The Ploughboy Inn at Green Ore [2 miles]
This is where we go. Frequented by the locals and in Good Beer Guide 2007, The Ploughboy is friendly, down-to-earth and offers a great selection of dishes [veggie included] at very reasonable prices. Local cask ales and ciders, good wine list. Rib eye, gammon, local jumbo sausages and curry highly recommended! Open fire in winter, pretty patio garden for warm weather. Children welcome. Closed Monday.

Website: - www.ploughboyinn.com

Anton's Bistrot at The Crown Hotel in Wells Market Place [2 miles]
Lovely 15th century Grade II listed building. Good selection, booking advisable. Parking in Market Place of Wells. Popular Les Routiers lunch menu. Tel: [01749] 673457.

The Wookey Hole Inn Wookey Hole, near Wells [15 minute drive]
This pub is opposite the famous Wookey Hole Caves and Paper Mill. A trendy wine bar pub with wacky decor and comfortable seating - serving designer beers, excellent food at reasonable prices. Lunchtime baguettes delicious! Lovely gardens. Live jazz most Sunday lunchtimes. Tel: [01749] 676677.

Boxer's Restaurant at The Fountain Inn St Thomas Street, Wells [2 miles]
A 16th century character pub with restaurant. Les Routiers menu. Popular with locals and Wells Cathedral School staff. Children welcome. Vegan dishes on request. Parking opposite. Tel: [01749] 672317.

Rugantino Restaurant at the Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Sadler Street, Wells
Italian cuisine in a 14th century coaching Inn. Overlooks Cathedral Green at the rear of the pub. Tel: [01749] 671074.

Cafe Galatea High Street, Glastonbury [20 minutes drive]
Vegetarian establishment with great ambience in a lovely gallery setting. Vegetarian meals of the highest home cooked quality. Organic wines and beers. Cyber cafe. Enormous fun! Also sculptures, paintings, jewellery. Live music at weekends. Tel: [01458] 834284.

Blostins Waterloo Road, Shepton Mallet [15 minute drive]
Super restaurant open Tuesday to Saturday from 7.00pm. Relaxed atmosphere, always busy. 60 wines available! Tel: [01749] 343648.

Mulberry Restaurant at Charlton House Hotel Shepton Mallet [5 miles]
Lovely country hotel with superb restaurant. Owned by the Mulberry Company and beautifully decorated with their furnishings and fabrics. Tel: [01749] 342008. Mulberry factory shop close by.

Andre's, Union Street, Wells [2 miles]
Andre's motto is simple: Seriously Good Food. By teaming a great menu with relaxed surroundings and an unpretentious attitude towards food, chef/owner Andre has transformed this former Chapel into a bustling, vibrant place. Excellent restaurant/wine bar/coffee shop. Well-priced, central Wells, outside tables. Tel: [01749] 678111.