The Penscot Inn offers a warm welcome

GRAHAMAndrews and his wife Cheryl are the new hosts at the Penscot Inn in Shipham, having previously run a pub in Pewsey, Wiltshire.

With barmaid, Emily, and chef, Ethan, they have quickly established a reputation for their friendly welcome and traditional, reasonably priced food.

Main meals cost around £11 or you could opt for the Penscot Monster Burger at £17.95. That wouldn’t leave much room for traditional puddings like Spotted Dick at £5.95. Baked potatoes and other bar snacks start at round £5.

The extensive menu also has half a dozen vegetarian options. They have been getting 5-Star reviews for their food.

Graham said: “We offer basic pub food which is good quality and much of it locally-sourced. Our meats come from Hansford’s, the butchers next door.”

As a free house, they also have an extensive range of beers, including Tribute and Butcombe, with other guest ales, lagers, a range of ciders, spirits and wines.

With its open fire, relaxing bar and dining room, the pub has a pool table, darts board and shows BT Sport.

They also offer B and B in en-suite rooms and are on popular walking routes. And it’s dog friendly, they can supply Sunday lunch for dogs! They are planning to have karaoke evenings and discos in the future.

The pub is in the heart of the historic village of Shipham, so ideal for exploring Mendip and the wider area.

Graham said: “We cater for locals and visitors alike, whether they want a meal or a game of pool, whether they are regulars or walkers doing the West Mendip Way.

“We are open all day every day and look forward to welcoming people to our historic pub.”