The Trough

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  Haydn Maclean

  ·3 weeks ago

  “We had a lovely full English breakfast, great quality food. Coffee was average. Only annoyance is the “Discretionary” service charge that gets put on your bill… this is not the US… it’s a farm shop cafe in Yeovil, ridiculous!”

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  7 Horses

  ·2 months ago

  “Thai crab cakes were a bit dense with starchy potatoes and not much crab in them. The smoked haddock was light and flavorsome and fresh. Lunch menu was a bit pricey unless you opt for the bacon or sausage baps.. Nice atmosphere”

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  robbob tomps

  ·8 months ago

  “I was quietly impressed with my first time lunch visit here. The premise is well decorated and has some fantastic veiws of the rolling countryside from the restaurant. My food from the reasonable menu was also good (one of best burgers i have ever had). All served by some excellent attentive staff. As my visit was in February, i wasn't tempted to sit outside, but there are tables outside for the warmer months. There is also a coffee shop withing the building, which looked equally lovely. The venue is a bit out of the way and you'd need to know where it is to visit, you're not likely to stumble across it. I'd definitely go back.”

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  Izzi Dent

  ·9 months ago

  “Cosy, stylish, welcoming atmosphere and decor, varied menu of beautifully presented food, absolutely delicious! Excellent service and just such a good vibe. So impressed.”

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  Carol Tassell

  ·1 year ago

  “Excellent breakfast here. Not the cheapest but worth it. First time for me not the last. Staff excellent and very friendly Once again another fantastic visit and fabulous meal today. I had the Trough breakfast so very tasty. Well done.”

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  Paul Bartlett

  ·1 year ago

  “Visited for Breakfast not a bad choice of food on the menu however it was quite expensive. Our breakfast was almost £50 for the two of us, we only had one coffee one orange juice and a fizzy drink and the rest was food. There is argument that you’re paying for quality but you really aren’t. The English breakfast is definitely not worth over £16. The staff were very polite and we had a warm welcome.”

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  Ronnie K

  ·2 years ago

  “Beautiful restaurant with an idyllic view and tranquil atmosphere. Very different from what you normally find around Yeovil. The decor is warm and elegant, seats comfy and the whole setting is airy and light. Huge windows overlook an open field, and seating outside is possible too. The staff was attentive and thoughtful, they also asked how I liked my fried eggs, which is unfortunately so rare in the area. The food was expertly prepared and presented, the hollandaise sauce the best I tried in a long time. Eggs just as we asked. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast at the Trough and highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for great quality, fantastic ambiance and something more special than what you'd normally find around Yeovil. A hidden gem.”

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  Liam Mander

  ·2 years ago

  “The Trough is a beautiful looking restaurant with unmatched views all around! Unfortunately the food didn’t match up to the reputation for my family and I. We all ordered the aged beef with Sunday trimmings. The veg was cooked lovely but the meat came out extremely raw, even though we weren’t asked how we wanted it cooked, and one member of my family’s food was so under cooked the staff even took it off the bill (after previously saying it couldn’t be done. Maybe they noticed how under cooked it really was?). Dessert on the other hand was amazing and definitely worth mentioning. I would 100% recommended trying them as they all looked great and tasted even better. As for service, we weren’t offered any water for the table, even though everyone else had a bottle on the tables around us. When we were brought dessert, which as I mentioned was great, we weren’t given any spoons to eat it with. That being said all the staff were friendly and welcoming and were working hard. Overall I just expected more. Everything from the restaurant’s reputation, to how it looked just didn’t match up to the food we had. I’ve had better for less, and I think that’s a real shame.”

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  TJ Jackie

  ·2 years ago

  “My “go to” place. The services are great, and staff very friendly. There’s plenty of space inside and outside - lots of fresh air too, the environment is lovely. They provide blankets if you want to sit outside.”

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  A Li

  ·3 years ago

  “Visited for drinks and desserts mid dog walk. Dogs welcome outside. Desserts and coffee were tasty. Very friendly and polite staff. Lovely decor and nice aesthetics to the place. Inside had comfy seating, clean toilets and a little shop where we bought a couple of mugs. Plenty of free parking for drivers.”