Christmas Lunches In The Mendips

Make your next festive get-together one to remember with a Christmas lunch at one of our Mendips pubs.
Leave the preparation behind and focus on enjoying the occasion. With seasonal food, a welcoming pub atmosphere and award-winning Butcombe beers, all that is left to do is invite the group.

Cosy Christmas Lunches Around the Mendip Hills

After a Mendip Hills walk or a day exploring Somerset, make time for a relaxed Christmas lunch at one of our welcoming pubs nearby. 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. Its large beer garden, children’s play area and spacious car park make it an easy choice for a family get-together. 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 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

On the edge of the Mendip Hills, 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.

Ring O’ Bells

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.