King William IV, Langport

Originally a 18th Century cider house, this convivial village pub is small, atmospheric and welcoming. It looks a bit shabby from the outside, but it's been well restored inside. There is an unlit, well-hidden car park on the adjacent corner (which, as Jonathan says below, may soon be developed leaving no proper parking for the pub) and a small untidy paved garden with tables and umbrellas. The public bar consists of 2 room opened out and offset to give a Z-shape, the counter at one end and a woodburner the other. There is a separate dining room which has a glass cover in the floor under which the pub's original well can be seen. The décor is still a bit 1970s – mock-Tudor fake timbers contrasting with the real structural timbers, plenty of Artex, and a tiled floor - but it's in good condition. The locals were friendly, the staff eager to help. Two ales on, Exmoor Bitter and Otter Bright, both on good condition. Well worth stopping for a beer or two, but the opening times are irregular so check before making a special trip.