The Canal Inn, Taunton

We are staying overnight in Wrantage so decided to risk the 3/4 mile walk on the busy road which does not have a pavement some of the way and found the pub was not open despite the food all day 12 - 10 board outside. We sat in the pleasant garden a while, then I rang them and found they opened 5 pm so we enjoyed the garden till they opened up. A pleasant room with stone flagged floor and there was a bar area with another area off at the front with high chairs at the bar and a mix of tables and chairs and sofas in these 2 front areas. The back was set up for dining. Three cask ale hand pumps, 2 on with Otter Amber and Teignworthy Neap Tide. Felt they hadn't pulled enough beer off on the Teignworthy but the Otter Amber was fine.

Came here not expecting much as the pub had been dying a slow death prior to closure. Was surprised and impressed by what has happened since, 4 ales (Otter bright, Exmoor Ale, Moor Revival and Cottage Whippet) plus good food. Keep it up Canal! Needs passing trade to survive as village is a collection of 4 or 5 houses on A378.