A picturesque Somerset country pub with generous, well-liked roasts and traditional food, though service can be inconsistent and reservations are advisable.
The Greyhound Inn delivers solid food quality anchored by well-executed roasts, fish and chips, and homemade puddings that keep diners returning. Its rural Somerset setting with historic character and attractive grounds creates genuine appeal, while friendly service and consistent execution across repeat visits support reliable dining. Minor inconsistencies in sides and occasional service lapses prevent a stronger showing.
The Greyhound Inn is a proper Somerset country pub: historic, rural, warmly atmospheric, and sufficiently roomy for family gatherings. Reviews paint a picture of fireplaces, stone floors, gardens, fields, and a quiet village approach; one guest summed up the appeal as a place that makes a long journey feel like a fortunate detour. Parking is unusually easy for a rural destination, and the inn's rooms make it especially convenient for an overnight stop. The kitchen leans confidently traditional rather than inventive. Sunday roasts, roast potatoes, fish and chips, liver and bacon, steaks, burgers, and homemade puddings are the main attractions, with generous portions doing much of the value work. Most diners report hot, satisfying food and several return specifically for the roast, although a minority found sides bland, fish greasy, or pub classics less polished than the price suggested. Service is similarly split: often warm and attentive, but occasionally inattentive or defensive when something goes wrong. Families are well catered for in practical terms. The menu includes familiar choices such as fish and chips, burgers, sausages, pie, roast chicken, chips, nachos, and breakfast items, and reviews describe children receiving a warm welcome. It is also dog-friendly. Picky eaters should find workable options, while diners with allergies or intolerances should contact the pub before booking because one review specifically found the restricted-choice situation limiting.
Area vibe: Rural, agricultural villages and rolling countryside known for historic churches and country pubs.
Safety: Quiet, low-crime rural area but limited street lighting and services after dark; drive-in recommended.
What's nearby: Near the village of Staple Fitzpaine, close to Taunton, countryside footpaths, farms and small village amenities.
The Sunday roast, particularly the £13 Topside Beef Roast or Roast Chicken, is the safest order, but a few classics have had uneven execution.
Plan to drive and reserve ahead, then expect a cosy, family-friendly country pub with easy parking but occasional service and value frustrations.
Expect fireplaces, stone floors, gardens, and a roomy traditional setting that feels made for country lunches and overnight stays.