Where to get good food​ and refreshments

Winsford has two excellent places to get food in the Royal Oak, and the Bridge Cottage Tea Room , both in the centre of the village. 

The region also offers plenty of other high quality eateries, with everything from simple pub grub to a Michelin star.  

Here are some of our favourites

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Tarr Farm Inn (3.5 miles, also see Walks page) Fine food  and drinks overlooking the historic Tarr Steps  Tel. 01643 851507 

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Royal Oak Withypool (4 miles). "A very special 18th-century pub in the heart of Exmoor"  Tel. 01643 831506 . 
 

Withypool Tearooms (4 miles) offering "a good choice of Home Made Cakes, freshly filled baguettes, Local pasties and sausages rolls, daily specials and the traditional Cream Tea". Tel 01643 831279.

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Rest & Be Thankful Inn, Wheddon Cross (5 miles) "Early 19thC Inn at the heart of Exmoor National Park"  Tel. 01643 841222 

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Dulverton (6.5 miles) There is a good selection of places to eat in this nearby historic town, such as:

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Woods Award winning pub & restaurant with astonishing wine list  Tel 01398 324007 

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Tongdam Thai Unusual cuisine for the area, but excellent quality. 

Tel 01398 323397 Open Mon, Thurs, Fri 6-9pm. Sat, Sun. 12-1:30pm, 6-9pm.  Closed Tues-Wed.  See their Facebook page for further details

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Bridge Inn  Pub by the river with a good selection of drinks and modern British food. Tel 01398 324130 

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Masons Arms, Knowstone (14 miles). OK, a little further away, but well worth planning a trip to this Michelin starred pub and restaurant. Tel. 01398 341231 

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