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On The Rocks, Cheddar
Cheddar
BS27 3QA
Served areas
Reviews of On The Rocks (Average Rating: 4 of 10) see review guidelines
E TA left this review about On The Rocks
Previously The Galleries, now it has dropped all pretence at being a decent pub and markets itself as a wine and cocktail bar. The layout is still much as described by Blackthorn, below, though the décor has gone down hill a bit since then. The front room has a disco podium, while the main bar is a bit o a wannabee beach bar but without the sand, sea or sophistication. The barman was curt and monosyllabic, certainly not welcoming, to the point that three bikers who came in made it clear that they were leaving and trying elsewhere. The only other customers who remained for a drink were a family group with very strong Dudleigh accents, so presumably they didn’t realise that there are much better pubs nearby. No real ale or cider, just Guinness, Staropramen, Thatcher’s Gold, Los Peros, Ambr Cider, Alpacalypse, Doombar, and 2 house lagers of dubious provenance, On The Rocks and The Gorge. Not worth the effort.
On 3rd June 2026
- rating: 4
[User has posted 3780 recommendations about 3740 pubs]
Please Note: This review is over a year old.
Blackthorn _ left this review about The Galleries Inn
A decent looking pub at the foot of Cheddar Gorge, there is elevated patio to make the most of the views as well as a conservatory for when it’s not quite warm enough to sit outside.
Unfortunately though, once you get inside it’s really a bit of a disappointment. It all looks a bit tatty with wood effect lino on the floor, shabby cream paintwork and stained seating. The pub consists of three fairly narrow rooms, with the central one housing the bar counter and a pool table in one to the left. Some contrasting grey paint was on the timberwork and the radio was on a little too loudly. Unsurprisingly it was very quiet on our recent early evening visit, with the couple running it sat outside on the patio having a fag and one other person in the conservatory. We had planned on eating, but the kitchen closes at 5:00pm and several other potential punters left whilst we were there.
Beers on tap were Wadworth Horizon and Butcombe, whilst the ciders were a trio from Thatcher’s – Gold, Haze and Cheddar Valley. All in all I can see little reason to visit here unless it perhaps to have a pint sat outside in the sun.
On 13th April 2017
- rating: 4
[User has posted 2123 recommendations about 2019 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Car Park : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Darts : No last updated 27 April 2026 by E TA
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Function Room : No last updated 27 April 2026 by E TA
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Jukebox : No last updated 27 April 2026 by E TA
- Karaoke : No last updated 27 April 2026 by E TA
- Live Music : No last updated 27 April 2026 by E TA
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Micropub : No last updated 27 April 2026 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Pool Table : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Real Ale : No last updated 27 April 2026 by E TA
- Real Cider : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 30 March 2014 by Jonathan Wilde
- WiFi : No last updated 27 April 2026 by E TA
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