The Sheppey Inn

The Sheppey has always marched to the beat of its own drum. Once a cider house serving farmworkers on the Somerset Levels, it’s now one of the county’s most distinctive destination pubs, where 1950s furniture, nostalgic memorabilia, live jazz and contemporary art sit as comfortably together as the locals at the bar.

That independent spirit extends to the kitchen. Head chef Mark Horton draws on Somerset’s outstanding produce while taking inspiration from cuisines around the world to create menus that change with the seasons. The result is confident, generous cooking that never loses sight of the quality of its ingredients.

Dishes may include lamb massaman curry, tuna loin with king prawns and mussels marinière, or The Sheppey’s much-loved fish stew. They’re all served alongside an ever-changing selection of local ciders, beers and thoughtfully chosen wines.

Outside, a spacious terrace overlooks the River Sheppey and the surrounding Levels, where kingfishers and, if you’re lucky, otters provide the entertainment.