The Royal Oak, Somerton

A basic town ale house with its 2 original bars intact. There is no car park or garden, and it’s on a busy junction so can easily be missed. On the left as you enter is a saloon bar with 2 handpumps on the counter, on the right is the public bar which hosts a dartboard, gaming machines and a TV screen showing daytime TV, though it’s normally showing sports matches. It’s a blokey boozer, no frills. Food is sometimes served but there was none on when we visited so I can’t comment on it, though it appears to be reasonably priced, basic pub grub – Sunday roasts, steak nights and so on. Two ales on, I had a pint of Hunter’s Pheasant Plucker, which was drinkable but not on top form. OK for a quick one if you happen to be passing but not the best pub in Somerton.

Very poor standards and not at all welcoming. Avoid.