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The restaurants and
pubs listed below serve full meals and are a selection of
the many establishments within reasonable driving distance
of West Cross Side Farm. Prices quoted can change without
warning but we do believe they all offer good value for
money. Booking ahead is advised.
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MASONS
ARMS - KNOWSTONE
Our
local village inn.
Telephone 01398 341231
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Website
This is a 13th century
inn with a great deal of character and atmosphere. 3 star
Michelin Chef Mark Dodson, executive head chef at The
Waterside Inn, Bray and recently of Cliveden is sure to
impress. A fantastic combination of fine food and the "local"
atmosphere. Closed Sunday evenings and all day Monday
Mark was awarded his
first Michelin Star at the Masons in January 2006
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ROYAL
OAK - WITHYPOOL
Telephone 01643
831506/7 -
Website
The Royal Oak Inn
is well known for it's food using local produce with great
care taken with it's preparation and presentation, the menu
being complemented and enhanced by the carefully selected wine
list that is available in the stunning Restaurant during the
evening and the Rod Room Bar during lunch and supper.
The Royal Oak Inn
has two bars - the Residents Bar and Jake's Bar. They both
reflect the traditional sporting activities of Exmoorand
their beamed ceilings, crackling log fires and welcoming
bar-staff combine to produce the warm, friendly atmosphere
that visitors so much appreciate.
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THE LONDON INN -
MOLLAND
Under new ownership - 01769 550269
15th Century Former Coaching Inn
Free House with Local Ales
Bar Snacks & Evening Meals
All home prepared from local produce.
An excellent English pub, with well kept
local beers and great food. Nice garden. Toys available for
children in the family area. Does not accept credit cards.
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THE
ROYAL OAK - LUXBOROUGH
Telephone
01984 640319 -
Website
From the
"Good Beer Guide" (CAMRA), "Beer, Bed and
Breakfast" (CAMRA), "The Good Pub Guide" - Alisdair
Aird and Egon Ronay's MLC Guide - "Pubs"
...
"The Royal
Oak is a truly rustic rural inn, set deep in the
folds of the Brendon Hills within the beautiful
Exmoor National Park". "No piped music, no fruit
machines, no posh fixtures and fittings have
intruded in the bars". "The several rooms have
flagstoned or cobbled floors, low beams, old
kitchen tables and hardly a pair of matching
chairs" and outside "a charming garden". "Besides
uncontrived charm, there are a couple of other good
reasons for a visit here. Firstly, the splendid
choice of well-kept real ales", and secondly "good
honest food" served in "a buoyant atmosphere". "An
extensive menu ranges widely, from sandwiches and
jacket potatoes", "good home-made soup with big
hunks of bread and non-packet butter" to
"substantial main dishes like beef and Beamish pie
with tender, lean meat in a rich gravy" "There's
always a vegetarian dish" and a children's menu.
Steaks and fish and a good many other sauced dishes
appear on the additional evening menu. There are
also "decent wines served by the glass and some
remarkable ones by the
bottle".
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THELBRIDGE
CROSS INN
-WITHERIDGE
Telephone
01884 860316- Website
On The
Witheridge road to Crawleigh about 6 miles from
Knowstone. Thelbridge has a church, a couple of
houses and the inn, and that's about all.! An old
coaching inn with separate Egon Ronay recommended
restaurant. Alternatively, there is a large eating
area off the bar if you prefer. A friendly
atmosphere and a good varied menu, plus a changing
daily blackboard menu in the bar eating area. House
wines about £8.00 and a meal for two with wine
is about £25.00. Booking is
recommended.
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POLTIMORE
ARMS - YARDE DOWN - NR SIMONSBATH Telephone
01598 710381
On the edge
of Exmoor in what seems like the middle of nowhere,
electricity by generator, but good beer and the
best pub food you are likely to get. Run by a most
hospitable couple, Richard has created a great
atmosphere in the bar and offers a warm welcome to
all, Dawn looks after the kitchen and the food is
superb. Our favourite is salmon on a bed of
spinach, with a tomato and tarragon cream sauce
served with their speciality "herbie potatoes".
Average cost of a main is about
£7.00.
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TARR FARM RESTAURANT - TARR
STEPS - DULVERTON
Telephone 01643
851507 - Website
This highly acclaimed restaurant nestles beside the
famous prehistoric clapper bridge over the River Barle.
Chose from a truly extensive menu which includes some 18
starters, succulent local beef and venison steaks,
numerous fish & vegetarian dishes.
Tarr Farm Restaurant is a 16th Century Riverside Inn and
Tea Rooms situated alongside the River Barle at Tarr
Steps. Serving a full range of bar meals, snacks and
ice creams during the daytime. Evenings offering an
extensive a la carte menu with daily specials including
Asian and Oriental dishes on Thursday and Friday
evenings.
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THE STAG INN, RACKENFORD
Telephone
01884
881369 -
Website
The charming
Stag Inn, originally built in 1232, is situated in the
heart of rural Devon, in the small unspoilt village of
Rackenford, with delightful views of the Devon
countryside. The cobbled tunnel, part of the Inn, is
reputed to be the oldest in Devon and used by Tom King the
Highwayman in the mid 18th Century.
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The GROVE INN, KINGS NYMPTON
Tel 01769 580406 -
Website
North Devons Best Pub - North Devon Food and Drink awards
2005/2006
Seriously popular pub serving
first class, locally sourced food. Great atmosphere and very
friendly owners. Currently our "top rated" nearest pub. Does
not serve food Sunday and Monday evenings . Closed
Monday lunchtime. Booking advised - Great Sunday lunches. 30
minute drive
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THE
NOTLEY
ARMS
Telephone
01984 656217 -
Website
On the very edge of
the Brendon Hills and Exmoor, Monksilver boasts a population
of some 90 souls whose winter trade contributes largely to the
success of the Coach House skittle alley that graces the pub
car park. Wood-burning stoves, a collection of old plates and
local paintings, and simple furnishings lend a homely feel to
the large bar. The leaseholder - 'and occasional chef'! -
discusses and effects changes to the daily menu with each
session, ensuring the freshest available produce is used.
Lunch dishes of, perhaps, chicken and bacon pudding and filled
baguettes and pittas are supplemented at night by local trout
and steaks, pork with leeks, ginger and cream and fresh cod
with avocado salsa. Very much a locals' local, other
speciality dishes include fresh fish from Lyme Regis,
home-made pasta and good vegetarian options. Plenty of real
ales and well-chosen wines to accompany.
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