Lord Poulett Arms, Hinton St George, Somerset
If you’re looking for somewhere very special to go for dinner when you’re on your large group holiday in Somerset, the Lord Poulett Arms at Hinton St George ought to be on your list. Standing on the main street in one of the most picturesque villages in the county, this thatched pub is a seamless blend of traditional and elegant. Think thick stone walls, wood panelling, hop draped beams, classic furniture, candles, and log fires in the colder months.
When the sun is shining and you’re tempted to sit outside, there are two gardens to choose from. One is a French inspired knot garden with box, bay and lavender, and a wisteria covered pergola, the other is more old English style, more wild, with mistletoe strung apple trees, hammocks and love seats. Both are gorgeous.
They may serve wines from around the world, but there’s a very big focus on what’s local at the Lord Poulett Arms, which is how you’d expect things to be. Beers come from nearby breweries, gins from regional distilleries and cider is made locally from apples mellowed in the sunshine of Somerset orchards. Likewise the menu keeps pace with the seasons and the surrounding landscape – meat and game from local farms, fish landed daily on the South West coast, salad leaves and herbs picked just a few steps away in the kitchen garden.
It's all put to such good use – a treat for your eyes, your tastebuds and your bellies. Book for supper and you might start with Ham hock terrine, smoked chilli & tomato chutney, or Chilled pea & mint soup with feta. Moving onto mains, you could have Creedy Carver duck breast, spinach & watercress, beetroot, and beer sauce, Pan-fried bream, spring greens, and tarragon cream sauce, or from the Pub menu, a 6oz beef burger with Yarlington blue cheese, tomato, baby gem lettuce, and chips. Puddings come in the form of exquisite delights like Blackcurrant cheesecake with ginger crumb, Baked lemon tart with raspberries, and Dark chocolate mousse with Cheddar valley strawberries.
Open: Weds-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-10pm
T: 01460 73149
All information correct at the time of writing