Winyard's Gap Inn, Beaminster

A family owned country pub with spectacular views over the Parrett Valley to the North. The view is best appreciated from the lawned garden the other side of the road. There is a small carpark, just off the main road. You enter thr pub through a small porch which has a barrel of water for dogs. Inside, there are two bars in the original part of the house and a dining room in a single-storey extension, the bars having a variety of seating arrangements. Food is of a high standard, and they use mainly local, freshly procured ingredients. The landlord was quite busy but still made time to speak to us - we asked about CAMRA discount but were told that ‘the beer is cheap enough already’, a matter for debate. The ales on were Otter, Cotleigh’s Tawny, Friels and BDC’s Durdle Dor, all in excellent condition. There is also a range of non-alcoholic drinks – non alcohol wine, beer and cider (though the last of those is usually referred to as ‘apple juice, I believe). I am very much looking forward to coming back here.

Excellant food. Beautiful location