Somerset's best restaurants (Summer 2025)
22 restaurants at which you might like to eat next, according to someone who thinks they know what they’re talking about
Here’s me throwing the proverbial hat into the ring with my 2025 picks for where to eat in Somerset.
For an up-to-date version of this guide, head to this post.
Castle Farm
Home to probably the best Sunday roast in Somerset (fluffy yet shatteringly-crisp roasties, 42-day-aged beef rump from Hereford and Aberdeen Angus cattle reared down the road, veg from their own garden), Castle Farm is the also place to be for brunch, curry nights, and weekend suppers inspired by chef Pravin’s Malaysian and Swedish background. Booking ahead essential.
Address: Midford Ln, Midford, Bath, BA2 7BD
Website: castlefarmmidford.co.uk
Briar
Those who visited Osip’s former lodgings will recognise some of the furniture at Briar, No.1’s newest tenants. But that’s about all that’s familiar – the food here is reassuringly homely, and without many frilly bits: think of beef shin with butter beans; grilled aubergines; braised lamb shoulders; things on toast; and pollack with potato, anchovies, and cream.
Address: 1 High St, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0AB
Website: numberonebruton.com/briar