Fresh & local
We are lucky to be surrounded by some amazing producers and suppliers here are some of our favourites that we use
Drink
Apex brewery - We are lucky enough to have a craft brewery just behind our pub creating some superb brews. Currently they are closed whilst moving to a bigger site, we look forward to having them back no tap.
Butcombe Brewery - Delicious craft Ale from Bristol
Berkmann Wine - Offering an interesting and unique selection. We enjoy having Charlie Bullen to the pub for wine tastings. See our events page for more
Lawrence’s cider - Delicious traditional cider made right here in our village by John Lawrence
Otter brewery - From just accross the border in Devon, this beer is always a popular choice
Sheppy’s - Six generations of craft cider in Somerset means it is always a great cider to have
Vine wines - Wonderful wines from local supplier Paddy McGill
Mozzo Coffee- Smooth coffee from Hampshire
Prince and Sons Tea - A delightful family run brand offering quality teas that come out top in blind taste tests
Food
Fine foods - A local food supplier that sources key ingredients for the kitchen
La chasse - Perfect for those ‘hard to find’ ingredients that chef’s like
Longmans Dairy - Cheese, butter, cream and milk all locally produced and full of flavour
Walter Rose and sons - Master butchers who supply some of the top restaurants in London, based here in Somerset
Blackmore Vale butcher - Local butchers offering quality local produce
The Story Pig - only 3 miles down the road with Tamworth pigs roaming freely
Ecco gelato - Ice cream made in Sherborne using the Italian gelato method, offering a wonderful range of flavours
Taylors of Bruton - We make our own milk and bao buns for our burgers and crispy chicken, but need a little help with some extra bread, and Taylors are the best
Silverthorne Farm Eggs - Lovely local eggs from happy hens based just down the road in Sandford Orcas
Premier Fish - Based in Salisbury this locally run business sources fish from the Southwest for the local market
Kingfisher - Based in Brixham, the fish come fresh from this port and are delivered fresh to us
Other
100 Acres - Luxury British bathroom products based in Gloucestershire
GS Laundry - Harry keeps us supplied with fresh linen for the rooms and dining room