The Half Moon Inn

I’ve never been to The Half Moon before so I didn’t have any expectations. I learnt from the landlord that the place had changed manager three times over the last three years and he was hoping to break that trend. He’s brought a new team of chefs in with him, so I’m told. Those chefs certainly seem to be earning their money as they turned out excellent gastro pub style food. Not quite fine dining but not far off. Looking at the menu I could have chosen any of the starters or mains. I went for the goats cheese «mousse» for starters and fish from the specials board for mains. The portion of goats cheese I had was very generous (some places only give you a small amount because of cost I guess) although I felt it was a bit heavy to be a mousse. It was really nice all the same. The fish was perfectly cooked and the pommes anna was a perfect accompaniment.
The pub’s décor probably didn’t quite match the quality of the food and I think some people will be surprised how good the food it. The was a really good range on the menu from unusual items (I’d never had samphire before) to regular items such as burgers and fish and chips. I’d definitely return and have already recommended it to friends. Check it out Unilocalers.

A great place to eat just outside of Taunton. I’ve been on an evening as well as on a Sunday for lunch. They seem to be good for families, although I don’t have kids and nor do I particularly like them. So that’s probably a negative for me.
The evening menu was great, quite pubby with the fish and chips, burger and steak, but they threw in some nicer things like scallops with cauliflower and bacon, plaice with caper butter and something else that I didn’t order… It’s not too pricey, so well worth a trip if you’re in Somerset.
As for Sunday, it was refreshing to see a pub that actually knows what a decent Sunday lunch is. It had non-​standard veg going on, like beetroot and spinach. The potatoes weren’t greasy and old like we’re all used to in pubs. The yorkies were awesome too. I’ll go again for sure.