The White Hart

Stayed over here a couple of nights whilst attending a wedding nearby. What we found was a charming historic inn in the middle of stunning Somerton. The people at The White Hart were so warm and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. The room was compact but had everything we needed including a super king size bed and a walk in shower. Meals were excellent served in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. There was nothing here we didn’t like, I’m sure we will be staying again.

I booked a table for 12 for Father’s Day after eating here on Mother’s Day and having a nice meal. I had an issue a few days before our meal which I wasn’t happy about so called them to politely voice my opinion. They dealt with said issue which I was happy with. ||We had a delicious roast lunch,there was so much veg and portions were spot on,we all felt the service was good considering how busy it was. I had the crème brûlée for afters and it was divine! ||We would return again but maybe not for Sunday lunch as I want to see what the food is like if the main menu.||All in all a lovely meal and nice staff.

The solid, old but comfortably modernised hotel iteslf is interesting and very homely, with good. well furnished and provided-for rooms and bathing/shower facilities, quirky sitting areas and an attractiver bar area. The young front of house staff are a delight, being professional but friendly with a nothing-too-much-trouble attitide. We were initially impressed. The trouble started at dinner. It was a Sunday with traditional roasts the main event throughout the day but there was also a limited alternative menu, which we both chose from. Without going into detail, suffice to say that both of the main dishes that we chose were nothing less than disgusting. Obviously at this late hour in the day (seven thirty-ish) the chef was relying on kept warm veg from the all-day Sunday-lunches and this presumably was why the only accompaniment he had to offer to our poorly prepared one meat and one vegitarian entrees? We complained and the manager sympthetically offered us two complimentary desserts, which actually we had already paid for anyway having opted , mistakenly as it turned out, for full board packange! We accepted the desserts which were also dissappointingly over-sweet, flavour-free and medocre at best.|The pain for me continued at bedtime when, being tired from a days travel, we decided on an early night to help us on our continuation of travel to the south coast the following day. It was a warm night when an open bedroom window might have been a comfort but due to the noise just under my window, coming from the garden of the Globe Pub, which is a very close next door, this was impossible. The window, plus secondary glazing and shutters, all closed, were no match for the mindless, repetetive, head-banging racket which went on until gone 11pm and was broadcasting, as far as I could see, to a completely empty garden|A great shame because the ambition of the chain is obviously very much in the right direction. If this pub had a chef instead of an apparently lack-lustre cook producing uninteresting and insipid food, it would go a long way to making The White Hart something really speciaL. As things were,it turned out to be an expensive and very poor value experience for both of us. There was, incidentally, no sign of credit on our final bill for the two "complimentary" desserts!

This was our second stay at the white hart and we have loved it both times. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. Nothing is too much trouble and they are so professional. The hotel is lovely and rooms good value. We did have dinner there once and found the Sunday roast a little overpriced for the quality but enjoyed our pizzas. The hotel has a comfortable and buzzy atmosphere. We would definitely go back for a third visit if we get a chance!

This pub has really good bedrooms with new walk-in shower rooms. We dined three times and the food was good. Very good service with pleasant friendly staff. We are sure to return.

Stayed for a Saturday night seeing friends in the area. Very comfortable room and pretty, traditional old English pub. Food is fine and the staff are friendly. I'd recommend it as a place to stay.

Joined family for a Mother's day meal today, it was extremely busy (luckily booked a table!) lots of staff and really efficient service considering how busy it was. The food was outstanding, really great roast dinner (3 meats) and all the trimmings, all perfectly cooked 👌🏼 Our whole table loved the food and dessert was amazing too (apple and blackberry crumble). Really reasonably priced and great quality. All in all a wonderful meal and great staff, will definitely return soon, can't believe I've never eaten here before as I'm just down the road!

Had dinner here, and was such a lovely atmosphere. The staff were incredibly attentive, kind, and happy to help and talk to. Dinner was very tasty and came relatively quickly, had a lovely pizza and burger. Didn't stay in the hotel, but would love to come back again.

Had lunch a couple of times while visiting relatives in the area. The first time I had the Wood Fired Pizza with salami, chilli, fennel and mozzarella. When you see a real wood fired oven in the corner you expect the kitchen to make its own pizza dough - they either didn't or it was poorly made. The base was no different to a chilled supermarket offering - very disappointing. The topping, however, was tasty. The second visit was much more successful - the roast hake was very good. Coffee: poor flat white, as is the case in 99% of cafes, pubs and restaurants in the UK; espresso [on the second visit], not too bad.

It's decent, it's useful in the area, it's easy to park, but it's not special, though some dishes are better than others. And it's hard to credit that the head chef used to be head at River Cottage. Pheasant, partridge & venison terrine, with spiced pear chutney & malted toast £8.00, was too cold, too firm, and under-seasoned, though the toast was nice. Roast duck, £16.50, was tough, really tough, though reasonable tasty, and a small portion to boot. My friend's truffle mash didn't taste of truffle at all. But salted caramel & chocolate tart, Ivy House thick cream & honeycomb 7.00 was excellent, a generous portion of a crisp tart with plenty of well-flavouted topping, a huge dollop of very thick cream and scatterings of crisp honeycomb - delicious. There are wines by the glass, and - useful for drivers -, carafes of a few too, whcih is thoughtful and helpful. Service is willing & polite, and tables reasonably spaced. So it's a mix: some good, some indifferent. Not much competition in this part of Somerset, so they can get away with this, but it's a shame, it's likely they could do so much better.

Wow! (Basically). Went here last night for a Family get together, relations down from Norfolk etc etc, and my first time here. Apparently it's been refurbished in the the last few weeks, and I have to say I was mightily impressed. Good range of beers in a light and airy bar, nicely refurbished. Onto the food; a small but excellent selection available. As you may know if you've seen any of my other reviews, my wife is gluten and lactose intolerant. The front of house was excellent with them providing as much information as possible, backed up by the kitchen to the point of changing dishes to suit. If you are in the position of dealing with dietary requirements you'll know how difficult it can be and the White Hart score 10 for 10 for effort and results. What else can I say other than DO visit this Pub.

Always delicious food, only down the road from me! Beautiful steaks, Thursday nights are steak nights there absolutely delicious and the chips are Devine! I've only ever had one bad meal there and I go very regularly. It is a little bit more up-market I would say and a tad expensive but still affordable! Good atmosphere and lovely staff! Definitely recommend! Really good range of beers, ciders etc etc also!

The walls here are really thick, and the local myth is that this is where the castle used to be sited. Very interesting building if you like history, it is said that there are lots of tunnels running out from the cellar across the market place. Anyway, worth a look if you're ever down this way. Busy at the weekends, not so much in the week.