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The Somerset Inn, Chard

Pub added by aleand hearty
40 Fore Street
Chard
TA20 1PT

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E TA left this review about The Somerset Inn

Previously a hairdresser's this single room cider house occupies part of what used to be the Dolphin Hotel, the pub of the same name now only forming about a third of the original building. There is a bar counter in the corner with a very small cellar holding, amongst other things, three boxed ciders from Rawlings, Lilley's and The Somerset Cider Company. A fourth boxed cider, The General, shares a tall fridge with several bottled ciders and beers. Keg was also on offer - Guinness, Salcombe Pale ale Lilley's fruit cider and Devon Red. The young barman was friendly enough though more interested in chatting to his mates than his customers, although the pub dog, a very chilled labrador, was more sociable. It has the look and feel of a micro although there's no cask ale. The bar is a single small room, real cider is straight from the barrel, there are a couple of tables made from large barrels and there are no electronic distractions. One of the better pubs in Chard, and I'd be happy to come back.

On 29th April 2025 - rating: 7
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aleand hearty left this review about The Somerset Inn

New micropub, specialising in cider. Thirty different types will be available. Opens 17.04.25.

On 10th April 2025 - no rating submitted
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