# The Railway Carriage Cafe, South Petherton — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Railway Carriage Cafe — Restaurant in South Petherton with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.7/5 from 469 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/somerset/restaurants/the-railway-carriage-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Railway Carriage Cafe South Petherton, Somerset [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=879812907376923161&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Pip’s](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107048754090812045413) **In short:** The Railway Carriage Cafe is a restaurant in Somerset, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 469 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Railway Carriage Cafe The Railway Carriage Cafe occupies converted railway carriages and a double-decker bus at Lopen Head. The menu includes small plates, breakfast items and cakes, with gluten-free options available. A play area is provided for children. Bookings are accepted and recommended, particularly at weekends. Dogs are welcome. The cafe holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Railway Carriage Cafe's own website](http://www.pipsrailwaycarriage.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - The Trading Post Farm Shop next door - Protexin Veterinary 150m away - Probiotics International 200m away - West Down Orchard 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this restaurant's delicious and flavorful food, including small plates, breakfast items, and cakes, with excellent gluten-free options. They also highlight the unique and quirky atmosphere in railway carriages and a double-decker bus, along with a kids' play area. Guests mention the friendly and attentive service, recommending reservations, especially on busy days. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (469 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Somerset Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/115918). [More restaurants in Somerset](https://staycation.co.uk/somerset/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (469 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](http://www.pipsrailwaycarriage.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07729 685412](tel:07729685412) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Somerset **Plus Code** 9C2VW5MJ+77 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Somerset Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, The Railway Carriage Cafe takes reservations. ### How do I contact The Railway Carriage Cafe? Call The Railway Carriage Cafe on +44 7729 685412. ## More near The Railway Carriage Cafe ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [New Farm Restaurant - Restaurant with rooms ★ 4.8 · 1.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/south-petherton/hotels/new-farm-restaurant-restaurant-with-rooms) - [The Hut at Dinnington 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/lopen/hotels/the-hut-at-dinnington) - [The Duke of York - Inn ★ 4.6 · 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilminster/hotels/the-duke-of-york-inn) - [Stable Cottage 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilminster/hotels/stable-cottage) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [King Ina's Palace 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/somerset/cottages/king-inas-palace-syk1138837) - [The Old Vicarage 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/somerset/cottages/the-old-vicarage-syk1176508) - [Goodwin House 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/somerset/cottages/goodwin-house-uk45754) - [The Shippen 1.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/somerset/cottages/the-shippen-syk961374) ### Campsites nearby - [West Down Orchard Touring and Camping Park ★ 4.4 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/south-petherton/camping/west-down-orchard-touring-and-camping-park) - [Yeabridge Farm ★ 4.7 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/south-petherton/camping/yeabridge-farm) - [Yeabridge Farm Hideaway ★ 5.0 · 1.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilminster/camping/yeabridge-farm-hideaway) - [Southfork Caravan Park ★ 4.7 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/martock/camping/southfork-caravan-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Jungle Jungle Indoor Play Centre ★ 4.7 · 2.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/yeovil/attractions/jungle-jungle-indoor-play-centre) - [Ilminster Arts Centre ★ 4.7 · 3.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ilminster/attractions/ilminster-arts-centre) - [Crewkerne and District Museum 4.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/crewkerne/attractions/crewkerne-and-district-museum) - [Montacute House ★ 4.6 · 4.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/montacute/attractions/montacute-house)