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Pubs with Open Fires in The Mendips

After a brisk walk across the Mendip Hills, all you need is a pint of proper beer next to a roaring open fire.

Stop by one of our friendly country pubs in the Mendips with crackling open fires, and enjoy our superb selection of award-winning Butcombe beers, and indulge with a scrumptious locally-sourced meal.

Pubs & Inns With Open Fires in the Mendips

Stop by one of our pubs with open fires in and around the Mendip Hills, close to popular attractions like Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole, Chew Valley Lake, and Ebbor Gorge, serving refreshing, award-winning Butcombe real ales, local ciders, and delicious classic pub meals.

The Langford Inn in Lower Langford

Located on the edge of the Mendip Hills, you’ll find The Langford Inn pub. Stop off for a refreshing, award-winning Butcombe beer, wine, spirit, soft drink, cider, or cocktail. Relax in the 17th century, oak-beamed inn with a pint in hand and your pup at your side, and enjoy the crackle of the roaring open fire.

The Bower Inn in Bridgwater

If you’re after a swift pint after exploring the breathtaking sights of the Mendip Hills, or you’re looking for a hearty meal in Bridgwater, pop into the characterful 18th century Bower Inn. Behind the bar, it’s all about Butcombe beer, local cider, and an array of superb wines and spirits – perfectly paired with head chef Alan’s award-winning sausage rolls!

The Lamb Inn in Axbridge

For a refreshing pint, quick bite, or a more substantial pub meal, visit The Lamb Inn. When you’re exhausted after exploring the Mendip Hills, The Lamb Inn is the perfect place to take a break. Indulge with a hand-pulled Butcombe beer, tasty bar snack, or your favourite hearty classic dish in a historic converted coaching inn dating back to 1480, unlike anywhere you’ve been before.

The Pelican in Chew Magna

Located in Chew Magna on the edge of the Mendip Hills, you will find The Pelican pub. With a fabulous wine list, an impressive selection of award-winning beers, and a seasonal menu of classic pub dishes, there’s something for everyone – and with both crackling log fires and a beautiful sun-trap garden, you’ll have a great time at The Pelican, come rain or shine.

The Ring O’ Bells in Compton Martin

The Ring O’ Bells is a traditional country pub in the quaint Somerset village of Compton Martin. It is located in the heart of the Mendip Hills and close to wonderful attractions like Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury and the tiny city of Wells. Stop in for a pint while you’re exploring the countryside, to catch a secret gig from popular and local musicians (previous gigs include Kylie Minogue, Paul Weller and Coldplay), to watch the latest game on the big screen, or for a bite to eat from a menu full of delicious pub classics.

The Swan Inn in Rowberrow

Located in the ex-mining village of Rowberrow, you’ll find the 17th century Swan Inn. Sample the selection of award-winning Butcombe beers and indulge in delicious, hearty pub classics from the locally-sourced menu that is full of modern twists. After spending your day walking the Mendip Hills, soak up the sun in the large beer garden with a refreshing pint and a classic pub meal, or cosy up by the open fire indoors with your four-legged friend by your side.

Tenanted Pubs in the Mendips

Queens Arms in Bleadon

On the Mendip Trail, in the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, you’ll find the Queens Arms pub in Bleadon. Treat yourself to a well-earned pint of proper Butcombe real ale in a 16th century traditional Mendip cottage after exploring the rolling hills, and indulge further with a home-cooked, delicious, locally-sourced meal, lovingly prepared on-site.

Queen Victoria in Priddy

Nestled in the Mendip Hills, the Queen Victoria Inn in Priddy is a classic, ivy-covered, stone-clad gastropub, with original features including flagstone flooring, cosy fireplaces and high-beamed ceilings, dating back to the 1800s. Enjoy award-winning real ales and ciders, and locally-sourced, home-cooked food at the Queen Vic, the perfect place to relax after a long walk in the surrounding Mendips countryside.

Ring O’ Bells in Hinton Blewitt

Enjoy a crisp, refreshing pint of proper real ale in an archetypal Somerset gastropub, near the beautiful Mendip Hills and Chew Valley (referred to as the Lake District of Somerset). Whether you’re trekking across the Mendip Hills, staycationing in the Somerset countryside, or you’re a Hinton Blewett local, pop into the Ring o’ Bells pub for a delicious, locally-sourced meal and a pint of award-winning Butcombe beer, indoors by a delightful inglenook fireplace, or outside in the pleasant beer garden courtyard area.

The Smoking Dog in Malmesbury

The Smoking Dog gastropub is a classic Cotswold stone pub located in the heart of picturesque Malmesbury. Serving up delicious seasonal food and a great range of real ales, the family-friendly pub has developed a widespread reputation for its warm atmosphere.

The Rodney Stoke Inn in Rodney Stoke

If you’re looking for a place to stop for a pint where you can surround yourself with spectacular Somerset scenery, The Rodney Stoke Inn is the perfect gastropub for you. Breathe in the fresh countryside air in the beautiful beer garden with an award-winning Butcombe beer in your hand and your dog by your side, or marvel at the Rodney Stoke National Nature Reserve indoors, from the floor-to-ceiling windows, while you enjoy a delicious, home-cooked, locally-sourced meal.