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The New Inn, Axbridge
Cross
Postal town: Axbridge
BS26 2EE
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about The New Inn
This roadside pub complements well the White Hart just up the road, though this one more family and food focussed whereas the other has a much stronger beer culture. That said it does have a current GBG entry, though it probably isn’t a strong candidate for continual inclusion – the Adnam’s Galazo I had was a bit insipid, though this was followed by a Sharp’s Solar Wave, which was a much better bet. Otter Bitter was also on cask, though we didn’t get to sample that one. Guinness, three from Thatcher’s – Gold, Rascal and Juicy Apple – Amstel and Moretti were also available. It was a friendly, welcoming place, devoid of grockles despite its location. The young barmaid was very chatty and made us feel at home. Food was restaurant standard, slightly expensive for the area. Dog treats were available from the bar, and there was water available. A TV screen dominated the bar area, though it was piping in Radio 2 when we visited so wasn’t overly painful. I’d be happy to come back and eat.
On 15th July 2026
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The New Inn
Stumbled on this pub half way around a lovely walk up Crook Peak, on the West Mendip Way and down through Kings Wood.
Two real ales on and my Cheddar Ales Hardrock was simply superb. Aided no doubt, by sitting in the sunshine in a lovely beer garden.
Delighted to see it is in the Good Beer Guide when I got home and checked.
Recommended.
On 11th October 2021
- rating: 8
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The New Inn
The New Inn was my penultimate pub in Somerset. It is conveniently located just off the A38 on the road up to the village of Cross.
Most tables were reserved. Although, staff were good enough to sit me on a table near the door which was reserved for a later time. There are a number of different seating areas in various nooks and crannies, with an area for diners up a small flight of stairs.
Otter Ale & Bitter are the regular beers here. Guests were Bristol Beer Factory Independence & Cheddar Piney Sleight.
The pub has more of a modern feel than the White Hart in the village itself. But with a more varied beer selection, I preferred this one marginally.
The car park across the road has plenty of spaces. But many spaces block others in.
On 4th November 2020
- rating: 6
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Blackthorn _ left this review about The New Inn
A good sized, prominent pub adjacent to the A38 this seems to be much improved from my previous visit a few years back when it appeared somewhat down market and rough around the edges.
The main lounge has a traditional and cosy country pub feel with carpeting throughout, black beams on the ceiling, stone fire-places at either end and a mustard and salmon colour scheme. We visited on a Sunday lunchtime and main bar area was full to capacity with diners and there was an extensive black board menu hanging above one of the fire-places. The fireplace at the other end had a large leather sofa manoeuvred in to it and a plasma hanging above, which was showing the Grand Prix.
Up a few steps is what appears to be some sort of function room, and there were a couple more tables squeezed in under the stairs. There is a good sized beer garden to the side of the pub which includes a couple of kid's climbing frames and is a pleasant spot with good views of the hills towards Cheddar, although the noise from the road is a little intrusive.
Beers on tap were Moles Landlord's Choice, Cornish Coaster, Otter Ale and Box Steam Brewery's Royal Box. The solitary cider was Thatcher's Gold. There was also a good choice of wines displayed on blackboards hanging above the bar.
On 28th May 2012
- rating: 7
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