Tucked away in a quiet lane on the edge of the Mendip Hills is a cosy pub disguised as an old Victorian cottage. The Crown Inn is just off the A368 in the village of Churchill, which takes around 40 minutes to travel to from Bristol City Centre.
After reading raving reviews on TripAdvisor, Somerset Live reporter Cameron Jenkins went to try out the venue, which made it on to the Guardian's "10 of the best Somerset pubs with beer gardens or outdoor space" list.
Here is what he thought of the eatery.
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As you enter, you will be greeted by a log fire and low wooden beams across the roof, making this pub unique to any other in the area. It was easy to see why, with a wide range of classic ales and a beer garden that was spread over a very natural and wild looking area.
For me, it was the ploughman's lunch that attracted my attention.
With four different selections, ranging from stilton to a farmers plate, the result was as delicious as it sounds.
With pickle, three types of meat, salad, fresh (and still warm) bread alongside a lot of cheese, I think you would struggle to find me a better ploughman's in Somerset.
Also, the Crown Inn is dog friendly too.
Having taken note of the 103 5 star reviews left on TripAdvisor, the food certainly lived up to its name.
One reviewer, Malcomj346 said, "Great location, super ploughman's lunches, friendly staff and locals - visiting for over 40 years and it hasn't changed a bit".
Another happy customer, Tom H, added, "Popped in on the way back from holiday for lunch, now taking card payments!
"The staff and kitchen were very busy but there was plenty of places to sit (two adults, two kids) and ordered two doorstep sandwiches (beef and stilton and ham and a farmhouse platter).
Well worth the wait: all freshly made and filling, washed down with one of several, well-kept ales.
Definitely worth seeking out!"
It was quite essentially a classic British countryside pub with stone walls, low ceilings and dated wooden furniture.
The ploughman's alone makes the Crown Inn worth a visit.
This is a republished version of an article that was first published on the Somerset Live website in October 2021.
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