The Queen Victoria Inn — Restaurant in England

Went with positive vibes, went ok ordering, then downhill it went...tables outside sticky and dirty..wasps and flies everywhere...wonder why?!...exchanged outside table for an inside table...still no better every table filthy and covered in flies...had to ask for a cloth to clean as clearly noone was going to do it, gathered that as the barmaid handed us the cloth! We informed of table number exchange to the barmaid " no problem "she said, 30mins later was giggling to the waitress who we found had wandered outside with our food. "Oh I don't know where its meant to go" obviously pointed out what I had said and how she had been informed! Food arrived, grilled tomatoes missing as they had run out. No offer of a substitute. Absolute stingy portion for the price, I had prior paid! Unhappy customers everywhere, food not arrived and when it had cutlery hadnt. We spent the entire meal in combat with the flies. An absolute poor performance from the staff. Oh but the beer was good and why I gave one star. But never ever again for food. We left agreeing we should have been paid...

Way out in the countryside in a pretty village called Priddy, is the Queen Victoria Inn. Olde Worlde it is with lots of stone walls and floors inside that probably haven't changed much since it was built. Waifu and I arrived lunch time on a warm sunny day and many fine looking lunches were being enjoyed as people sat under parasols defending their food from inquisitive wasps.

Having eaten earlier, we were here just for the beer. The place is one of only 8300 on the Cask Marque Ale Trail, and that guarantees the beer will be good. I tried a pint of the Butcombe Rare Breed (3.8%abv) a little weaker than I normally drink, but the important thing, it was in perfect condition - praise to the cellar staff - the day being as hot as it was.

It's hard work keeping a decent pint, those making the unannounced inspections periodically, are martinets on the day and any irregularities in colour, taste or smell attracts a rebuke that puts the Certificate of Accreditation in jeopardy.

But not so this day, the beer was good the certificate scanned and a...

I'm sure other high reviews have said it all but four of us went mid week for lunch. There were a number of people at the bar and dinning giving a social atmospher to a cozy old style pub which has a great welcoming feeling. We were seated and offered drinks from the wide selection on offer. There is a basic offering of food. I ordered steak pie and chips which came with peas. It was a 'propper' pie and stuffed full of chunks of well flavours beef. Helping size was very good and prices slightly below average but taste, portion size, quality and price made it exceptional value. Others in our party ah lighter meal of chicken sothern fried goujions and chips. Not such good value but to be fair better than any other pub where they've been offered. Plenty to eat and a good price. Whilst the food offering wasn't large what was offered is great value well presented by efficient and pleasant staff. I'd say if your visiting Somerset in the area of Wells it's worth...