Pubs near Hunter's Moon
Somerset is cider country and pub country. There is a good village pub within walking distance of the cottage, several of the county's best gastropubs within a fifteen-minute drive, and a lively choice in Glastonbury itself. Book ahead at weekends; the good ones fill up.
Within walking distance
The Lion at Pennard, West Pennard
About two miles from Hunter's Moon, a thirty-minute walk along the lanes or five minutes by car. A proper village inn with local ales and ciders, home-cooked food for lunch and dinner, a log fire in winter and a garden in summer. Dogs are welcome in the bar. Book ahead to avoid disappointment. thelionatpennard.co.uk or call 01458 832941.
Country pubs a short drive away
The Red Lion, Babcary
Seven miles. An award-winning Somerset pub with thatched roof and flagstone floors, serving a mix of gastro dishes and pub classics with a good wine list. Lovely garden and dog friendly. redlionbabcary.co.uk, 01458 223230.
The Sheppey, Godney
Ten miles, in the heart of the Somerset Levels. Modern European food, an eclectic mix of live music, art on the walls and a constantly changing roster of beers, ales and local ciders. A great sunset spot over the marshes. thesheppey.co.uk, 01458 831594.
BocaBar, Glastonbury
Six miles, in the old Morlands factory by the Street roundabout. A cosy and relaxed bar and restaurant with wood-fired pizzas, regular live music and a big outdoor space, perfect for dinner or drinks. glastonbury.bocabar.co.uk, 01458 440558.
The Apple Tree, West Pennard
On the A361 about two miles away, a friendly roadside pub with good-value food, Sunday roasts and a beer garden with views to the Tor.
The Rose & Portcullis, Butleigh
Four miles through the lanes. A traditional village local with real ales, hearty food, skittles and a garden.
The Pilton Inn, Pilton
Four miles east, in the festival village. A relaxed pub with a walled garden and good food, handy after a walk round Pilton Barn and the vineyard.
Pubs in Glastonbury
Glastonbury's High Street and the streets around it have plenty of pubs. The Who'd A Thought It on Northload Street is the pick for food, with interesting memorabilia on the walls, a good garden and rooms upstairs. The George & Pilgrim on the High Street is a fifteenth-century pilgrims' inn and one of the oldest pubs in the south-west, worth a drink for the building alone. The King Arthur on Benedict Street is the town's music pub, with live bands most nights and a friendly crowd. The Rifleman's Arms near the foot of the Tor is a proper local with a garden, and The Market House Inn by the market cross is central and lively.
Wells and beyond
In Wells, The Fountain Inn behind the cathedral and The City Arms, a former jail, are both good for lunch, and The Crown in the market place has watched over the square since the fifteenth century. Further afield, the Queen's Arms at Corton Denham and the Lord Poulett Arms at Hinton St George are among Somerset's most celebrated gastropubs, each about half an hour from the cottage and worth the drive for a special lunch.
Somerset cider
Order the local cider wherever you go; most pubs round here serve at least one farmhouse cider from within a few miles. To see it being made, visit the cider farms on our cider and vineyards page, and remember that farmhouse cider is stronger than it tastes. Taxis home from the pub can be pre-booked; see transport links.
For cafes, restaurants and takeaways that deliver to the cottage, see restaurants and cafes.
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