The Lion At Pennard - Mendip

Decor nice and friendly staff. Menu was varied and tempted us to book a table. However, the food was very disappointing. I didn’t want to complain at the time S I was with guests but my food was expensive and not worth the money. I had the roast turkey lunch. The turkey was obviously not carved from a turkey but resembled school dinners with three thin, watery slides all identical in size. There was half a carrot, a teaspoon of red cabbage, three sprouts, three pale and tasteless roast potatoes, a ‘slice’ of tasteless stuffing and watery tasteless gravy. The chipsta sausage was wrapped in undercooked fatty bacon and sausage pale and undercooked. All in all not good. My friends were not that impressed with their food either. We won’t be going back. This pub has the potential to be really good but a new chef is needed! Sorry but this is honest feedback.

I had supper here with a friend, and we were both delighted. The service was friendly, the menu was short and interesting and the food was utterly satisfying. Thank you.

Brilliant! Fantastic service and equally fantastic food. Really cool place, the front of house staff, the Chef and kitchen team are a real credit to the Lion. 10/10

We have just returned from a few days in Somerset and looking for somewhere to eat nearby we chose the Lion and were not disappointed with our decision so much so that we returned later in the week for a birthday dinner. Food was delicious with some originality which made a change from the traditional pub food menu’s. On both occasions the special’s menu offered very attractive options included sea bream and lamb shank. Desert favourite was the chocolate deluxe. If you are in the West Pennard area the Lion is definitely worth a visit and the fact that it was dog friendly is even better if you have a furry friend!

Very nice pub/restaurant, great service good food very attentive, had a little issue wit dinner rectified immediately, the meal was tasty and original menu helped make the evening enjoyable.