Christmas Lunches In Somerset

Celebrate Christmas the proper way with a long, sociable Christmas lunch at one of our Somerset pubs.
Catch up over comforting festive food, choose something special from the bar and stay a little longer than planned. It is the ideal setting for making new memories with family, friends or colleagues.

Cosy Christmas Lunches in Somerset

Make time for a relaxed Christmas lunch at one of our welcoming Somerset pubs and inns. After exploring the Mendip Hills, historic Bath or the Somerset countryside, settle in with seasonal food, warming drinks and easy-going time with family or friends.

The Rising Sun

In historic Backwell, on the outskirts of Bristol, The Rising Sun has a warm, friendly atmosphere and an all-day menu built around seasonal, locally sourced produce and hearty pub classics. Behind the bar, there is Butcombe beer and cider alongside a wide choice of wine and cocktails. Enjoy a relaxed Christmas lunch with family or friends.

The Swan Inn

In the former mining village of Rowberrow, The Swan Inn is a 17th-century pub made for a winter catch-up. Local produce and modern takes on pub classics sit alongside award-winning Butcombe beer, while the open fire brings a cosy finish after a Mendip Hills walk. Settle in with the people you love for a Christmas lunch.

The Bower Inn

After a Mendip Hills walk or a day in Bridgwater, The Bower Inn is a characterful 18th-century stop for a proper meal. Butcombe beer, local cider, wines and spirits pair naturally with head chef Alan’s award-winning sausage rolls and other pub favourites. Take your time around the table for a warm Christmas lunch.

The Archangel

In the historic market town of Frome, The Archangel dates back to the Domesday Book and was first recorded as an inn in 1311. Its distinctive glass restaurant, characterful bedrooms and seasonal dishes made with local produce create a memorable setting for an unhurried afternoon. Pair your meal with Butcombe ale, craft beer, local cider or wine at a cosy Christmas lunch.

Fleur de Lys

Historic stone walls, original wooden beams and a crackling fire give The Fleur de Lys in Norton St Philip a warm, rustic feel. Drop in for a swift pint, a light bite or a hearty pub meal after visiting Bath or the surrounding Cotswolds, then settle back into this traditional village setting. Share a leisurely Christmas lunch with your favourite people.

The George Inn

Dating back to 1397, the Grade II-listed George Inn in Norton St Philip has stretching wooden beams, stone walls and a cosy atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the South West. Classic pub dishes, from fish and chips to pie and mash, sit alongside award-winning Butcombe beer. Slow things down with a memorable Christmas lunch at this historic inn.

The Lamb Inn

At the foot of the Mendips, The Lamb Inn is a historic converted coaching inn dating back to 1480. Take a break after exploring the hills with a hand-pulled Butcombe beer, a bar snack or a hearty pub favourite, then settle into one of its characterful corners. Make it an easy-going Christmas lunch with family or friends.

The Langford Inn in Lower Langford

On the edge of the Mendip Hills and close to Bristol, The Langford Inn is a 17th-century, oak-beamed pub with a roaring open fire and a dog-friendly welcome. Enjoy Butcombe beer, cider, wine, spirits or cocktails in a cosy country setting, then settle in for seasonal food. Make an afternoon of a Christmas lunch with friends or family.

The Lime Kiln

With views across the Somerset Levels, The Lime Kiln Inn is a comfortable place to pause for a pint, a quick snack or a hearty meal. Locally sourced pub classics, a children’s menu and a choice of award-winning Butcombe beers make it easy for everyone to find something they enjoy. Gather around the table for a relaxed Christmas lunch.

Ring O’ Bells Compton Martin

In the Mendip Hills village of Compton Martin, The Ring O’ Bells is a traditional country pub with plenty of local character. Drop in after a countryside walk, catch the match on the big screen or settle down with a plate of pub classics and a pint; you might even catch a secret gig from a familiar name. Enjoy a sociable Christmas lunch in the heart of Somerset.

Tenanted Pubs & Inns

Charlton Inn

In the centre of Shepton Mallet, between the Mendip Hills and Cranborne Chase Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, lies the Charlton Inn. A hub of great beers and real ales, live music, live sports, and a fun play area for the little ones, everyone’s welcome at the Charlton Inn – even your four-legged friend! Stop by for a pint of award-winning Butcombe beer, and stay for the cosy, friendly atmosphere.

Queens Arms

On the Mendip Trail, in the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, you’ll find the Queens Arms pub in Bleadon. Treat yourself to a well-earned pint of proper Butcombe real ale in a 16th century traditional Mendip cottage after exploring the rolling hills, and indulge further with a home-cooked, delicious, locally-sourced meal, lovingly prepared on-site.

Queen Victoria

Nestled in the Mendip Hills, the Queen Victoria Inn in Priddy is a classic, ivy-covered, stone-clad gastropub, with original features including flagstone flooring, cosy fireplaces and high-beamed ceilings, dating back to the 1800s. Enjoy award-winning real ales and ciders, and locally-sourced, home-cooked food at the Queen Vic, the perfect place to relax after a long walk in the surrounding Mendips countryside.

Ring O’ Bells Hinton Blewitt

Enjoy a crisp, refreshing pint of proper real ale in an archetypal Somerset gastropub, near the beautiful Mendip Hills and Chew Valley (referred to as the Lake District of Somerset). Whether you’re trekking across the Mendip Hills, staycationing in the Somerset countryside, or you’re a Hinton Blewett local, pop into the Ring o’ Bells pub for a delicious, locally-sourced meal and a pint of award-winning Butcombe beer, indoors by a delightful inglenook fireplace, or outside in the pleasant beer garden courtyard area.

Cross Keys

Find out why The Cross Keys pub in Rode is a beloved watering hole of Somerset locals, and pop in for a pint of Butcombe beer, or your favourite tipple. Whether you’re looking for a drink to quench your thirst after exploring the Cotswolds, or you’re after a more substantial meal, you’ll find what you’re after at The Cross Keys, with a friendly atmosphere and traditional gastropub vibe.

Rose & Crown

The Rose & Crown pub is a late-18th century charismatic gastropub and inn, close to Bath, in the idyllic village of Hinton Charterhouse. The perfect blend of old and new, the Rose & Crown makes the perfect place to stop for a pint or a hearty meal. This traditional pub near Cheddar serves delicious, seasonal food made with locally-sourced ingredients, complemented by an excellent selection of real ale, beer, wine, cider, and other top tipples. Bring your prized pooch after exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby dog-walking routes, and relax in the oak-panelled bar or outside in the terraced courtyard beer garden.

The Beambridge Inn

If you’re in the mood for a refreshing pint, fine wine, or your favourite tipple, stop into The Beambridge Inn in Wellington, close to Blackdown, Quantock Hills, and the countryside of both Somerset and Devon. A popular venue for cyclists on the John O’ Groats to Lands End circuit, inside, you’ll find modern-rustic decor, a nod to the 200-year history of the original coaching inn. Enjoy an award-winning Butcombe beer outside in the courtyard beer garden, or find your favourite from the menu of classic British pub dishes, made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

The Carpenters Arms

Stop by The Carpenters Arms pub in Yeovil, a traditional stone-built gastropub serving hand-pulled real ale, fine wines, local ciders, and everyone’s favourite tipples behind the bar. Enjoy a sit-down meal after exploring the surrounding Somerset, and choose your favourite from a menu chock-full of classic British pub meals, from steak and ale pie to the famous Carpenters Chicken, and, of course, a world-class roast dinner on Sundays. Family- and dog-friendly, too, everyone’s sure of a warm welcome at The Carpenters Arms.

The Coach House

Pop into the family-run Coach House pub, a favourite of locals from Locking Village and nearby Weston-super-Mare. Stop by for a pint of award-winning, hand-pulled real ale in the lovely beer garden, and stay for a fun-filled night of pool, darts, and skittles – a classic British pub pastime. If you’re feeling peckish, grab a bite to eat from the menu of the UK’s favourite pub dishes, from roast dinners to classic curries.

The Rode Mill

With an array of wines, ciders, spirits, non-alcoholic drinks, and, of course, award-winning Butcombe beers behind the bar, the Victorian Rode Mill gastropub in Frome is well worth a trip for visitors to Bath, Frome, Somerset, Cranborne Chase, or the Cotswolds. Extend your visit with a delicious, locally-sourced pub favourite, from fish and chips to burgers, roast dinners, and the most decadent desserts in the South West. Enjoy a tipple or a bite to eat in the waterside decked dining area, and unwind while listening to the peaceful sounds from the River Frome.

The Old Station

After visiting nearby Bath, Bristol, Wells, the Mendip Hills, or the Cotswolds, pop into The Old Station Inn in Hallatrow for a refreshing, award-winning pint. The historic inn, dating back to the 1920s, is a treasure trove of nostalgic, eclectic memorabilia, and you’ll find something new that makes you smile every time you visit. Stay for a meal in the romantic, intimate Carriage Restaurant, a cosy family meal in the gastropub dining area, or relax in the outside courtyard beer garden with your four-legged friend.

The Podymore Inn

Fancy a hand-pulled, proper pint of real ale while you’re in rural Somerset? Pop into The Podymore Inn, and treat yourself to a selection of award-winning Butcombe beers and real ales, with wines, ciders, spirits, lagers, and non-alcoholic drinks available behind the bar. Why not go all out with a delicious, home-style meal in a gastropub setting, great for the whole family, even your four-legged friend!