The best restaurants serving British food in Wells Central Mendip South West

Friendly service. Nice window seats for watching the world go by. Great coffee but the highlight is home made cakes. Even the pastries. So rare!

Delicious mainly plant based food with interesting tastes and textures in every dish. Having eaten at both Root in Bristol and Wells they are both equally good.

Such a wonderfully welcoming and relaxed restaurant with the most amazing food right in the heart of England’s tiniest city. We went for a family New Years Eve meal and the service and food was absolutely spot on. We will definitely return. Highly recommended!

Great food , nicely cooked , good choice and good portions . Sensible prices. Service excellent and gave a very relaxed feeling

Lovely cappuccino and the staff were friendly and helpful. Friends that I was with had lunch and they had dietary needs, that the staff were really great with and offered alternatives. We were made to feel welcome throughout our visit and I will definitely be back again.

Christmas has arrived at the Long Story Bistro in Wells, I actually felt christmassy for the first time this year when I arrived at this wonderful, cafe/restaurant. Such a lovely warm welcome as always from there delightful staff. Perfectly crafted coffee and scrumptious cake, I had the carrot and pistachio cake delicious and beautifully presented. I highly recommend a visit when visiting Wells.

Lovely place, beautifully decorated, spacious and nice. The food was ok though. I ordered 3 tapas for £13.95. Those were NOT a normal size tapas you get in any mexican restaurant. 5 small cooked crowns, 2 tiny quesadillas and patatas bravas which was such a tiny bowl of half cooked potatoes. I was still very hungry after my food. My partner was fine with his burger. Given all that l, it was cheap, £38 for 2 beers and 2 meals is considered good!

We had a Festive Feast on Christmas Day 2023 & same again this year, 2024. The food was excellent, good quality, each course was hot and plentiful, (Waistband challenging!). The service was great and friendly with 'resting time' in between courses. A happy atmosphere topped off the Special Day with a special meal.

Being the wedding photographer at Bishops Palace Wedding and Events Venue was an absolute joy and privilege. From the moment I arrived, I could sense the care and dedication that had gone into preparing for the big day. The venue itself is stunning, offering a variety of picturesque spots that made capturing special moments effortless. Whether it was the elegant interiors or the beautifully landscaped gardens, every corner of this venue seemed to be designed with weddings in mind. What truly sets Bishops Palace Wedding and Events Venue apart, however, is the incredible team of staff who go above and beyond to ensure everything is perfect. Their attention to detail, warm hospitality, and ability to handle every request with a smile made the day not only enjoyable but completely stress-free for the couple and their guests. I am genuinely excited to return for weddings in 2025 and 2026 and to work alongside this fantastic team once again. Thank you for making my couple’s day so magical and unforgettable. Best wishes, James Clarke at Just James Wedding Photography.

Friendly atmosphere and staff, and a warm crackling real log fire welcomed us. This was ruined by our four meals, that were all awful. Initially we wanted the Steak & Ale pie, which were unavailable. Eventually we chose again, 2 sirloin steaks, one rare, one medium, being, but both were overcooked and very tough and gristly forbsirloins. Bangers and mash wasn't great either, with the casing of the sausage, being very tough. When I mentioned this to the barmaid, I was told, "she'd mention it to the chef". Worst £60 meal we've had on this vacation, and won't be eating there again. Such a shame as our evening had started off so nicely in there.

Good food! Could have been slightly hotter. Large portions excellent, friendly service. Definitely make a second visit. Good variety for a small cafe. Toilet 🚽 facilities need an upgrade.

A delightful place to eat with great views of the Cathedral and gardens. The food was way above my expectations- the fish chowder was fantastic Staff friendly, helpful and worked really hard- it was appreciated Recommend if visiting Wells Cathedral or city

Lovely cafe tucked away 1 minute from the hustle and bustle of the High Street. Friendly, welcoming staff, allow well-behaved dogs (especially handy when raining!), delicious food, we had a yummy lunch. Great place to visit for brunch, lunch, afternoon cuppa and cake. Near to the Bishop’s Palace, a great park and the Cathedral.

Absoluty fantasic service always above and beyond. Highly recommended pizza slices are banging. Defoo check this place out if your passimg wells road

Arrived just as menu was turning from breakfast to lunch. Breakfast looked fantastic but just too late. Lunch menu, home made offerings, friendly staff and warm atmosphere. Worth a visit Great location in the centre of Wells.