The Chapel, Taunton

The Chapel is re-opening on Friday 16 November, under new ownership/management. This time it will be a proper village local, rather than the trumped-ip 'fine dining gastro-pub' in the wrong location that it was under the previous regime. Best of luck to the new owners, and see you on Friday.

Could the Chapel be re-opening soon. Rumour has it that it could.

Closed - see my previous review for the explaination.

Food was fine, but a little pricey for what it was. Didn't feel very welcoming, although can't put my finger on why exactly. They've obviously spent a fair bit of money on the place, but feels like its not quite sure what it wants to be. Wasn't very impressed with the beers

A former Chapel converted to a pub/restuarant, with the emphasis on food. The £15 entrance fee on new years eve was absolutely ridiculous; I'm surprised they had any visitors in at all. Four hand pumps are available but the beer range is unambitious, with the ever present Doom Bar and Otter Bitter plus 2 other equally unambitious guests, usually Cotleigh. The owners advertise the pub as a fine dining experience yet the entrance is strewn with fag ends and other litter and is far from welcoming. The location is wrong for fine dining; if I want to go out for an expensive meal I will go to The Castle Hotel in Taunton, for example. This location with it's vast customer potential suggest a village pub offering good quality and inexpensive food and drink would make a killing. The landlord, however, won't change tack and I am starting to think that he has lost the plot.

Official site of the Chapel - www.the-chapel.info

Official site of the Chapel - www.the-chapel.info

Former chapel renovated into a pub/restaurant many of the original features kept intacted 3 real ales, worth a visit. (many photos on face book)