Parking: Parking available at the front of the pub.
johnhenden
Had a tasty cod, chips and peas dinner at the Naval Volunteer Inn, Seavington St Michael on Saturday. I think it was both cooked and served by the landlady who was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed a new beer (to me): a galss of Tornado from The Windy Brewing Company
NervousNed
Popped into The Volunteer on way to visit friends in the area as we usually do. It's a traditional English pub with a homely atmosphere and a good selection of hone brewed craft beers. While the food menu is not extensive it is home cooked and the portions are hearty. Excellent deserts. Will definitely visit again.
Hp5270
Not many pubs do home cooked food well, but this one does . Cosy setting with a warm welcome and dog friendly Good home brewed beer
Anthony M
Whenever we come to Somerset (which is often) we always make sure to pop into The Volunteer Inn. The owners are warm and friendly and as we’ve now been coming in for years we are even greeted on a first name basis! The food is homecooked and delicious and the Tornado bitter (brewed on the premises) is a taste of heaven! A proper village pub with a fireplace and pub dogs…one of my happy places when escaping London!
E4103OPtomc
Just had a lovely meal at the Royal Oak in Over Stratton and talked family members into popping into their local pub to give it a try on the way home. Firstly asked for a pint of cider, only to be told there's cans of thatchers(shocked in Somerset and nothing on draft). Then asked about the wine and was barked at the very minimal choice which was one white and one red. I ordered a pint of their own beer which was poured(and the one sip I had was very nice) and then the barmaid(think she might be the landlady which is more disappointing) disappeared off to pour the wine and then started talking to her friends. Then I had to pop my head round the corner and ask when the wine was coming to which she brought it round and said 'DO YOU WANT THIS' at which this point I said no and we walked out. From what I understand a local pub should be welcoming and not like we felt, an inconvenience. I know I will never frequent this pub again when I visit and am sure that this is why the locals choose not to drink here. As you can see the image I posted of the sign behind the bar it speaks volumes!! A village needs a good pub and unfortunately this village doesn't have it!
A7721KCstephenw
As a local we walked in to very unwelcoming greeting, only a couple of people in but thought the barmaid was very rude, clearly runs the pub just for herself and the dogs as she was totally rude and had better things to do than serve us! We had just had dinner in another pub a couple of minutes up the road where the service was impeccable and the ambiance was lovely, so to walk into The Volunteer and to be greeted and treated like that was disgusting!!! I think the village community deserves so much better!
Mark Adams
Lovely and friendly atmosphere lovely dogs and nice and toastie pub.
Marc Owens
Last minute decision but what a decision. Yes it's very quiet (in fact we were only people in) but we were out with family so wasn't a problem.Family business, very cosey and friendly. Home cooked food and it was AWESOME. Home cooked chicken, leek & chicken pie was gorgeous (sorry, wasn't putting cutlery down to take photo) and desert was yummy. I could have eaten it all again and I will when I return before going home.Please don't let the fact that it's quiet put you off, you won't regret going.Photos are;. [1] Mozzarella cheese and tomatoes with balsamic dressing starter & [2] Sticky toffee pudding desert.[Edit] Our last night on holiday and we went back; food and hospitality was still 5 stars, the first night wasn't just a fluke.All the food (starters, mains and deserts) is prepaired/cooked/baked by the owner Ruth and portions are great, I have a mighty appetite and I had to force my desert down ?.More photos added.
Gary Mann
Great food & beer nice pint of Tornado bitter brewed on site excellent old fashioned pub
Great beer brewed on site, Tornado is a beauty of a pint. Very friendly owners and locals.
Dominic Odams
Nice service, nice food and nice vibes. No complaints!
Ghost Rider
Very pleased with the food and hospitality, would definitely go again.? ?
Drph24
Such a gem, with everything needed for a great experience: locally brewed beers, fresh home made cooking, traditional decor, friendly and helpful service, absence of intrusive ambient music, and in a quiet rural location. Who could wish for more?
Emma_Louise1193
Visited this pub with my family and it was absolutely amazing. To start, the pub was very clean and I felt very safe visiting here with Covid precautions in place. Service was great, very attentive and friendly. Now let’s talk about the food! It was THE BEST!! I had chicken and Leek pie and it came with all the trimmings (veg / potatoes). The roast potatoes were the best I’ve ever had and that’s saying something as I have had a lot of roast potatoes! You could tell the pastry on the pie was homemade and absolutely delicious! For pudding I had Lemon and White Chocolate bread and butter pudding. You could tell this was a good home made hearty pudding. I would highly recommend this pub for food or even just a drink if you are in the area. I know I will definitely be returning.
Parking: Parking available at the front of the pub.
Had a tasty cod, chips and peas dinner at the Naval Volunteer Inn, Seavington St Michael on Saturday. I think it was both cooked and served by the landlady who was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed a new beer (to me): a galss of Tornado from The Windy Brewing Company
Popped into The Volunteer on way to visit friends in the area as we usually do. It's a traditional English pub with a homely atmosphere and a good selection of hone brewed craft beers. While the food menu is not extensive it is home cooked and the portions are hearty. Excellent deserts. Will definitely visit again.
Not many pubs do home cooked food well, but this one does . Cosy setting with a warm welcome and dog friendly Good home brewed beer
Whenever we come to Somerset (which is often) we always make sure to pop into The Volunteer Inn. The owners are warm and friendly and as we’ve now been coming in for years we are even greeted on a first name basis! The food is homecooked and delicious and the Tornado bitter (brewed on the premises) is a taste of heaven! A proper village pub with a fireplace and pub dogs…one of my happy places when escaping London!
Just had a lovely meal at the Royal Oak in Over Stratton and talked family members into popping into their local pub to give it a try on the way home. Firstly asked for a pint of cider, only to be told there's cans of thatchers(shocked in Somerset and nothing on draft). Then asked about the wine and was barked at the very minimal choice which was one white and one red. I ordered a pint of their own beer which was poured(and the one sip I had was very nice) and then the barmaid(think she might be the landlady which is more disappointing) disappeared off to pour the wine and then started talking to her friends. Then I had to pop my head round the corner and ask when the wine was coming to which she brought it round and said 'DO YOU WANT THIS' at which this point I said no and we walked out. From what I understand a local pub should be welcoming and not like we felt, an inconvenience. I know I will never frequent this pub again when I visit and am sure that this is why the locals choose not to drink here. As you can see the image I posted of the sign behind the bar it speaks volumes!! A village needs a good pub and unfortunately this village doesn't have it!
As a local we walked in to very unwelcoming greeting, only a couple of people in but thought the barmaid was very rude, clearly runs the pub just for herself and the dogs as she was totally rude and had better things to do than serve us! We had just had dinner in another pub a couple of minutes up the road where the service was impeccable and the ambiance was lovely, so to walk into The Volunteer and to be greeted and treated like that was disgusting!!! I think the village community deserves so much better!
Lovely and friendly atmosphere lovely dogs and nice and toastie pub.
Last minute decision but what a decision. Yes it's very quiet (in fact we were only people in) but we were out with family so wasn't a problem.Family business, very cosey and friendly. Home cooked food and it was AWESOME. Home cooked chicken, leek & chicken pie was gorgeous (sorry, wasn't putting cutlery down to take photo) and desert was yummy. I could have eaten it all again and I will when I return before going home.Please don't let the fact that it's quiet put you off, you won't regret going.Photos are;. [1] Mozzarella cheese and tomatoes with balsamic dressing starter & [2] Sticky toffee pudding desert.[Edit] Our last night on holiday and we went back; food and hospitality was still 5 stars, the first night wasn't just a fluke.All the food (starters, mains and deserts) is prepaired/cooked/baked by the owner Ruth and portions are great, I have a mighty appetite and I had to force my desert down ?.More photos added.
Great food & beer nice pint of Tornado bitter brewed on site excellent old fashioned pub
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Great beer brewed on site, Tornado is a beauty of a pint. Very friendly owners and locals.
Nice service, nice food and nice vibes. No complaints!
Very pleased with the food and hospitality, would definitely go again.? ?
Such a gem, with everything needed for a great experience: locally brewed beers, fresh home made cooking, traditional decor, friendly and helpful service, absence of intrusive ambient music, and in a quiet rural location. Who could wish for more?
Visited this pub with my family and it was absolutely amazing. To start, the pub was very clean and I felt very safe visiting here with Covid precautions in place. Service was great, very attentive and friendly. Now let’s talk about the food! It was THE BEST!! I had chicken and Leek pie and it came with all the trimmings (veg / potatoes). The roast potatoes were the best I’ve ever had and that’s saying something as I have had a lot of roast potatoes! You could tell the pastry on the pie was homemade and absolutely delicious! For pudding I had Lemon and White Chocolate bread and butter pudding. You could tell this was a good home made hearty pudding. I would highly recommend this pub for food or even just a drink if you are in the area. I know I will definitely be returning.