The Allerford Inn

4.7/5 based on 869 reviews
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Food was great however the service was awful. No one showed us to our table nor did any of the staff sat on their phones come and take our order at our table. Had to go up to the bar to order and staff couldn’t have looked less interested even if they tried. However food did arrive in good time hence the three stars. Have visited the allerford several times and it has never been this bad! Very unfortunate
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We went to this lovely pub today for Sunday carvery and 2 of the party ate from the main menu. The beef, pork and turkey was absolutely delicious! An excellent selection of potatoes and vegetables with a generous helping of yummy gravy! Pudding was a dipping board of small churros, brownie and fruit with dipping sauces which was perfect. The rest of the family had Eton mess and various sundaes. The entire meal and the staff were a complete delight!!
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The Allerford Inn offers the best Sunday Carvery in the area. My wife and I have checked lots of other carverys in and around the Taunton area, but always go back to the Allerford. We have eaten here several times and it has been brilliant every single time. Booking recommended!!
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We finally got round to trying this place having heard that the food was good. There were very few customers when we visited, and as the pub is quite large, there was zero atmosphere which we didn’t like much. We felt that the decor and layout could be improved to make it cosier or more intimate. The starters arrived fairly quickly and were nice but there was a very long wait for the mains due to a technical problem in the kitchen. My fish pie was nice but I felt the portion size (which friends had said was fairly generous) was on this occasion a bit stingy and there was hardly any potato topping. The dish it was served in could have definitely held a little more and I could have certainly eaten some more! My partner had ordered the steak pie but found that it contained carrots and gravy, but only one piece of meat. He did report this to the staff and to be fair, he was given a fresh meal. Mind you, by the time it arrived I had all but finished mine. The second piece of pie contained the appropriate amount of steak and he said it was very nice. It also looked rather more filling and satisfying than what I had chosen! Don’t think we will be rushing back!
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Great venue for functions ie wedding receptions, wakes etc. The Sunday roasts are friken awesome. Very accommodating staff and good selection of ales and ciders.
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Really good service, and very good food.
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So pleased we chose the Allerford inn to hold our late fathers wake. The staff were so respectful, the buffet was perfect. More than enough for the 50 or so guests and varied enough for all tastes. The drinks station for tea & coffee was spot on. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved.
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Fab carvery and great puddings. Good value for money too.
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Nice big beer garden with views over the countryside. Dog friendly and if you're in to trains the track is only 50 metres away!
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Fantastic carvery served 12.00pm to 8.00pm on Sundays.
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First time we have visited as a family for sunday dinner and it was very nice , waitress was welcoming when we arrived , shown to our table and givin the carvery cards.Food was brill , soft meat with no fat , lovely selection of veg and nice roast potatoes, well presented and clean so a happy customer.

If I had to put a negative comment it would only be a few wasps flying about when your eating which the girl did try and help get rid of them and I was a hot day.

We will visit again !!

Thanks
Ian
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Nice food. Friendly staff
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Great food, welcoming staff, nice location
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Yeah very average
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Good Carvey, friendly staff and the dessert menu is very good.
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Food was nice shame had to queue for long at bar as a wedding was going on lady should have had more help
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Lovely food and nice staff service
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First class food. Friendly staff
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We came here late in the day (5pm) as it is one of the only pubs still serving carvery. Fantastic selection of piping hot food, huge quantities and tasted delicious. Would highly recommend.
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We enjoyed the Sunday carvery late afternoon. Decided to try somewhere new. First visit. Quite busy but good service. Not quite such an olde worlde ambiance as some places but food enjoyable and plenty there. Will come again
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Fantastic food and very friendly staff
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Visited as Torbay MG Owners Club, allocated us all nicely and managed to get all the Cars in the Car Park! Excellent food, service and staff. Looking forward to coming back again this summer.
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One of my favourite pubs in Somerset. Great carvery and the normal menu is pretty fab too! Staff are lovely as well.
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Delicious carvery, very generous portions of meat, huge Yorkshires, tasty roast potatoes and lots of choice of veg and sauces, all piping hot. Lovely desserts too, friendly, polite, cheerful, helpful staff and beautiful relaxing setting with large outdoor areas. Pet and child friendly. We will definitely be going back!
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The carvery at the Allerford is excellent, a fantastic selection of meats and vegetables and lovely tasting gravy which to me makes the meal.
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