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The Lion at Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset

The Lion at Pennard

4.6
4.6
395 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Glastonbury Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NH

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighborhood gem
Steeped in history, The Lion dates back about 500 years, and was built when King Charles I was on the British throne and even before the famous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Originally constructed as a house, for centuries the quirky building has been welcoming visitors as a traditional British pub. With its low ceilings, exposed beams and homely inglenook fireplaces, it has all the charm of what you expect from a historic pub and restaurant. Listed as one of the Britain’s most important buildings, this is a slice of history set right in the heart of the Somerset countryside in a popular English village. The characterful and homely rooms offer a comfortable stay for those wanting to holiday or spend a night or two in this stunning part of the UK.

We’re also dog lovers, so your well behaved pooches will get a warm welcome.

If you are looking to make a booking for more than 6 people, please contact us directly on 01458 832941

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    With a traditional British pub to enjoy food and drink, and a range of comfortable and contemporary overnight rooms to choose from, The Lion offers you an all-in-one package to make a success of your event. Whether you want the full package or just the event space, drop us a message and we’ll be in touch.
  • Neighborhood
    Wells
  • Parking details
    We have plenty of free parking, and we aren’t far from transport hubs
  • Public transit
    2 miles from Glastonbury, Somerset (5mins by car)10 miles from Castle Cary Railway Station (20mins by car)25 miles from the M5 (junction 23) (40mins by car)25 miles from Bristol Airport (45mins by car)
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 395 people are saying

The Lion at Pennard reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Bath/Somerset

    Best Ambiance

  • Bath/Somerset

    Good for business meals

  • Bath/Somerset

    Kid-friendly

  • Bath/Somerset

    Healthy

  • Bath/Somerset

    Great for fine wines

  • Bath/Somerset

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Lion at Pennard offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent service" and "delicious, well-presented food." Guests appreciate the charming setting and friendly staff. While some experienced menu limitations and food inconsistencies, many rave about the "outstanding Sunday roast" and great drink selections. Ideal for a cozy meal near Glastonbury.
395 Reviews
  1. Louise

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous food as always. Very helpful with my food allergy. Lovely decor. Smiling and friendly staff.

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  2. Phil & Sandy

    Bath1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service from friendly staff backed up by delicious, well presented food!

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  3. Sarah

    Bristol1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Sunday Roast and desserts. Excellent service -a really nice atmosphere and lovely garden area.

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  4. Christina

    London3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was ok but not everything available on menu at 6.30 on a Saturday evening.
    The Lion at PennardResponded on April 1, 2025
    Hi Christina, Thanks for your feedback, I'm sorry it didnt live up to your expectations and you found your waitress not personable. In terms of not having lamb on the menu, we only order a certain number in from our butcher daily, and having a busy lunch on Saturday we can never guarantee we have full stock for the evening service. Everything else on the menu was available on that evening. Thanks The Lion

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  5. Andrew

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Tasty food for a party of 6. Very welcome after a walk up the Tor.

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  6. Claire

    Cornwall1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely little find on the outskirts of Glastonbury. Plenty of parking. A warm welcome and a cosy table by the fire. Food was delicious and a great portion size. Sunday roast was cooked beautifully. Good range of drinks. A lovely homely atmosphere. Would definitely return next time we're in the area. Highly recommended. Thank you 😊
    The Lion at PennardResponded on March 20, 2025
    Hi Claire, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, I'll be sure to pass it on to the team! See you again soon. Barrie

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  7. Spencer

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice venue with country charm, but the food was not great and poorly presented.
    The Lion at PennardResponded on March 18, 2025
    Hi Spencer, Apologies you did not enjoy your experience with us on Saturday evening, this is not the standard we have been known to deliver. I'm sure the the team rectified the situation when your disappointment was brought top their attention on the evening. Thanks, The Lion

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Bath1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been a few times and it's always been 5 star. This time we were disappointed with the food. Belly pork wasn't great,and the cauliflower cheese was burnt and dry. My husbands fish and chips and my Mums small plate was ok. The service wasn't so good either especially seeing it wasn't busy. Hopefully these things can be addressed.
    The Lion at PennardResponded on March 18, 2025
    Hi Lesley, Thanks for taking the time to review your recent experience, I am incredibly sorry that you we didn't live up to our usual standards. Rest assured this will be picked up with our team to ensure our standards are returned. Thanks, Barrie

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  9. Michael

    Bath1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, being a Monday it was quiet which I appreciated. The only draw back was the bench seat, too narrow for comfort. But as I had chosen to sit there this was down to me. I will know better in future.

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  10. Roger

    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great meal with a wonderful ambiance , highly recommended

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FAQs

The Lion at Pennard offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01458 832941.

The Lion at Pennard is rated 4.6 stars by 395 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Glastonbury Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 8NH

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wells
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have plenty of free parking, and we aren’t far from transport hubs
  • Public transit
    2 miles from Glastonbury, Somerset (5mins by car)10 miles from Castle Cary Railway Station (20mins by car)25 miles from the M5 (junction 23) (40mins by car)25 miles from Bristol Airport (45mins by car)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    With a traditional British pub to enjoy food and drink, and a range of comfortable and contemporary overnight rooms to choose from, The Lion offers you an all-in-one package to make a success of your event. Whether you want the full package or just the event space, drop us a message and we’ll be in touch.
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