The Ilchester Arms Abbotsbury

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Went here for a Sunday Roast after a long hike. The Landlady was amazing, super friendly and made us feel right at home. The roast was the best I've had in at least the last 10 years. The Pub is old school at the front and then has a lovely conservatory area at the back and garden the overlooks St Catherine's Church at the top of the hill. Highly recommend!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “We just came to the restaurant and our meals were terrible. They took an eternity to come and my Caesar salad was served in a very hot bowl which made the lettuce limp. Unbelievable!! They offered to change the bowl!! Ok but I was too hungry to get the salad remade. The other meal we had was ok but the chicken was very dry. Another place needs to operate here to raise the standard.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “The food, whist described as special is just ordinary pub food at best. I had the ham perfect egg and special cooked chips. The ham was ok, one of the two eggs was broken and neither were perfect, the special cooked chips were just frozen chips, not even real potato. You pays your money and takes your choice. My choice would be to go somewhere else next time.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Had dinner at Ilchester tonight as heard it was under new management and had vastly improved . Met the new Manager Jenna, who was charming, informed and interested. Food was delicious, I had a starter of mackerel pate with chips and coleslaw as not too hungry. It was delicious. Other two people with me had sausage and mash and loved it. Lovely to know this pub restaurant is back in the game and look forward to many more meals here.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Nice enough pub. Unfortunately no red wine! No IPA, lunch was adequate, the one staff member waiting on tables and the bar was fantastic and did an excellent job with a lot of humour. Unfortunately didn't get his name. 11 July 2026 table for six.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Came in for a bite to eat and a glass of wine. Service from Megan was prompt and friendly. Ordered the hunters chicken and they were able to change the seasoned veg for a side salad with no hesitation and no extra charge. Food came out quickly and was presented very nicely and tasted wonderful. The location was beautiful with gorgeous views and the inside of the venue was clean and tasteful. Wonderful place to spend an afternoon!”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “A most adequate pub (didn't stay so can't comment on yhe rooms). Very nice people but some beer unavailable and feels from a bygone age in terms of service. Excellent view of St Catherine's chapple from the car park!”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “The hotel has a great location in this lovely village. Very convenient for the Swannery, gardens and St Catherine's chapel. It also has a car park! The room was comfortable and clean. The staff, particularly the chef, were all friendly and helpful. We had dinner on the two nights we stayed and the food was excellent - venison burger and steak were superb! Perhaps need to get the breakfasts organised by putting out the glasses and cutlery that you need and one of our dirty napkins managed to stay on a table for two days.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Beautiful old building with loads of character, winding corridors and big unique rooms. Fantastic, welcoming staff. Delicious evening meals followed by good breakfast served with a smile and fresh coffee. Location is brilliant, loads to do within a walk in the beautiful village around an old abbey, and many coastal attractions a short drive. Highly recommended. Much better than over paying to stay in a tourist trap.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We went as a group last year and it was really good, today we booked as a family and we had already ordered well over a week in advance. There was no heating, our meals were prepared haphazardly half an hour apart, the food was terrible (don't get the beef roast) and even ordering a coffee at the bar took well over half an hour and we ended up cancelling it. Definitely not coming back sadly”