The York Inn, Taunton

A large village pub dating from the Georgian period, well and truly off the beaten track. The building’s interior has been opened out to form a single large space broken up by remaining stone pillars and low walls. It’s mostly carpeted, the walls are a mix of exposed stone and plaster, and there are structural timbers on display. There are gaming machines and TV screens dotted around, and there is a pool table in a side room. One side of the pub forms a restaurant area serving home-cooked food which isn’t cheap but does represent good value for money. There is a small paved yard at the back which is only really any use as a smoking area, and there is limited parking at the front. The landlady was very sociable, and she made time to come over and chat. There were 4 ales on – Sharp’s Sea Fury, Dartmoor Jail Ale plus Bitter and Amber from Otter. The beers were in very good condition. Worth coming in for food and a few beers if you’re in the area, and it’s on the 2019 Somerset Ale Trail.

Fantastic value, really friendly hosts and locals, excellent food and great selection of drinks, cannot fault it, look forward to returning!