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Family Friendly Cafes, Pubs and Restaurants in and around The Mendips

Family Friendly Cafes, Pubs and Restaurants in and around The Mendips Area!

Many pubs, cafes and restaurants are re-opening over the next week or moving from a take away only service to table service. Here are a few ideas of family-friendly places for you to try if you are hoping to get out as a family soon.


Fosso Lounge, Wells

The Fosso Lounge is a home from home, located on Wells High Street and reopening on Saturday 4th July. Normal opening hours will resume, find out more HERE.


La Rocca, Cheddar

La Rocca is an Italian Restaurant located at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge. They are looking forward to welcoming customers back on Saturday 4th July and will be open from 12pm to 10pm. Booking is recommended and can be done by calling 01934 743782 or visiting their website HERE.


The Star Inn, nr Sidcot

The Star Inn is a traditional country pub located on the A38 just outside Sidcot. Serving delicious home cooked fresh pub favourites and traditional Sunday roasts, their doors are re-opening on Monday 6th July. Bookings are now being taken and can be made by message on Facebook or visiting their website HERE.


The Sheppey Inn, Lower Godney nr Wells

The Sheppey Inn is a quirky pub and restaurant set on the Somerset levels right next to the River Sheppey. They are opening their doors on Sunday 5th July for lunch from 12pm to 6pm. To book call 01458 831594 or visit the book a table website HERE.


The New Inn @ Cross

The New Inn at Cross is a traditional country pub just off the A38 near Axbridge. They are opening their doors on Monday 6th July, what they have termed their Inn-depence Day! To book a table call 01934 732455. Check out their Facebook or website for further information.


The Blue Bowl Inn, West Harptree

The Blue Bowl Inn is a traditional country pub in the heart of the Chew Valley, they open their doors on Tuesday 7th July for food and drinks. They are taking booking for up to 8 people inside the pub, they will be asking for your name and contact details but promise not to send you any love letters. For any questions and to book please use Facebook direct messages, email info@thebluebowl.co.uk or telephone 01761 221269. Check out their website HERE.


The Old Tannery, Glastonbury

The former Bocabar will be re-opening as The Old Tannery on Thursday 9th July. Set in the Red Brick Buildings between Glastonbury and Street, their doors will be open from 9.30am to serve food, coffees, cocktails and much more. Check out their Facebook and email to book theoldtanneryglastonbury@outlook.com


If there are any cafes or pubs you think should be included in our round up please drop us an email sarah@themendipsrock.co.uk


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