Places to Eat in Somerset

Somerset's dining runs from Bath's crowded, competitive streets, where places like the Olive Tree hold their own among a dense choice of restaurants, to the more spread-out pub scene across Taunton, Bridgwater and the smaller towns. In the county's rural corners, food is often tied to a wider day out, with venues such as Haselbury Mill combining a meal with grounds, gardens or events rather than sitting alone on a high street.

Coastal towns like Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge and Weston-super-Mare lean towards easy, family-friendly stops and seafront cafes, while Bath's options run more formal, with steakhouses and wine bars alongside its cafes. Choosing between them usually comes down to whether you want a quick coffee stop, a proper pub meal, or somewhere to make an evening of it.