Pub Bought During Pandemic Thrives in Somerset Village, Welcomes Emmerdale Star Monday, August 4, 2025 pub sometown thelion somerset community lockdown refurbishment localbusiness emmerdale heritage Nestled in the quaint Somerset village of West Pennard, between Glastonbury and Shepton Mallet, The Lion pub is flourishing—despite being acquired during the turbulent Covid-19 pandemic. This historic establishment, dating … Read More
Somerset’s ‘Prettiest Pub’ Welcomes 50 Tourists Seeking Classic British Charm Saturday, August 2, 2025 somerset pub redlion tourism babcary community british food ales local Nestled in the heart of Somerset, The Red Lion in Babcary has long been cherished as one of the county’s most charming watering holes. This year, it unexpectedly became the stunning backdrop for a unique visitors’ experience … Read More
Landlady’s “Use It or Lose It” Plea to Save Authentic Somerset Pub on Castle Cary High Street Wednesday, July 30, 2025 whitehart somerset castlecary pub community puboftheyear localeconomy hospitality tradition landlady Miranda “Pip,” the passionate landlady of the White Hart in Castle Cary, has issued a heartfelt appeal to the community to rally behind their cherished local pub. Despite taking over the historic venue just last December, Pip … Read More
'Last pub standing' fights to keep community spirit alive in Bridgwater Tuesday, July 29, 2025 pub community bridgwater somerset commercialinn team local spirits jukebox food Pubs have always been a cornerstone of community life, and here at SomersetLive, we cherish the role they play in bringing people together. This year, we asked our readers to nominate their favourite pubs across Somerset for … Read More
Enchanting Somerset Village Pub Impresses with Atmosphere, Though Food Leaves Room for Improvement Saturday, July 19, 2025 pub somerset saltford historic garden atmosphere roast review food cocktails Nestled in the quaint village of Saltford in North East Somerset, The Crown is a delightful example of a traditional English pub enhanced by creative interior touches. This Grade II listed building dates back to the late … Read More
Live: Crash Outside Somerset Pub Causes Rush Hour Delays Monday, July 14, 2025 somerset crash traffic accident rushhour delays emergency collision pub travel A traffic accident outside a popular Somerset pub is causing major disruptions this rush hour. Drivers are experiencing slow-moving traffic and delays as emergency services attend the scene. Motorists are advised to expect …