The Best Pubs
in
Wells

Tucked away on the Mendip hills, The Hunters Lodge Inn is a glorious time capsule where the beer flows straight from the barrel and the home-cooked food is both hearty and inexpensive. This dog friendly spot offers outdoor seating and a genuinely warm welcome, making it a favourite for locals and groups alike. With a proper pint, a plate of old school faggots and peas, and even a cave to explore if you ask nicely, it’s a wonderfully nostalgic and delicious escape.

Step into a wonderfully revived piece of history in Wells, where the only pub in the world named after the Falkland Islands' most famous residents awaits. The Sheep & Penguin is a family run haven serving up top notch beer, wine, and expertly crafted cocktails alongside seasonal, locally sourced gastro pub fare. With a sunny courtyard that welcomes both groups and your four legged friends, this cosy spot offers a touch of affordable luxury in beautifully appointed rooms or mews houses for a truly relaxing escape.

Nestled in the historic heart of Wookey, the Ring O' Bells is a beautifully restored 14th-century inn that perfectly blends old-world charm with modern comfort. This lively, dog-friendly local serves up a cracking selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, alongside a menu packed with locally sourced favourites—from beer-battered cod to a hearty Barnsley pork chop. With a welcoming outdoor seating area, a skittle alley for a bit of friendly competition, and a brilliant buzz that suits groups of all sizes, it’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to again and again.

Crowned the top Somerset pub by the Sunday Times and a CAMRA Rural Pub of the Year winner, The George Inn is a 16th-century family owned treasure that has been serving hungry and thirsty travellers for over 400 years. This lively local pours exclusive real ales like King George 'the Thirst', alongside local ciders and a full range of wines and cocktails, while the kitchen turns out exceptional homemade classics from steak pies to seafood suppers. With a sunny beer garden, roaring log fires, a skittle alley, and regular live music, it’s a wonderfully dog friendly and welcoming spot for groups, walkers, and anyone looking for a proper pint in a historic setting.

With a sprawling beer garden perfect for sunny afternoons and a menu that delivers everything from a succulent ploughman's to a fantastic roast, The Pheasant is a genuine gem for locals and visitors alike. This dog friendly spot welcomes campervanners with open arms, offering a free overnight stay in exchange for enjoying a drink, and the staff are consistently praised for their warm and professional service. Whether you're after a well kept local cider, a crisp gin and tonic, or simply a spot to relax with your family and four legged friend, this moderately priced pub serves up top notch food, drink, and hospitality every time.

Just around the corner from St Cuthbert's, the Globe Inn is a proper local that knows its strengths. While it's a fantastic spot for a pint, a glass of wine, or a cocktail in the beer garden or by the fire, the real draw is the friendly buzz and live music that keeps things lively. It's a dog friendly haven perfect for groups and sports fans alike, making it a wonderfully unpretentious place to settle in for the evening.

Fancy a proper pub with a garden that's recently levelled up? The Rose & Crown delivers cracking pints, a fine selection of wines and cocktails, and a brand new burger shack that's turning out seriously good grub. It's a dog friendly spot with outdoor seating, perfect for groups, sports fans, and anyone after a lively yet welcoming local where the service makes you feel right at home.

The Burcott Inn is a traditional gem where real ales, local ciders, and a great selection of wines and cocktails flow freely beneath wooden beamed ceilings. Whether you’re tucking into freshly made pork pies by a roaring log fire or enjoying live music in the garden on a sunny Somerset evening, this dog friendly spot is pure magic. With a welcoming paddock for campervans, a pooch menu, and a calendar packed with Ska Fest and rock nights, it’s the perfect place for groups, families, and anyone after a proper countryside escape.

Once the city gaol, now a haven of hospitality, The City Arms is your quintessential pub warm, welcoming and open to all. With a cracking selection of beers, wines, and cocktails, plus live music and a dog friendly beer garden, it’s the perfect spot for a lively group catch up or a relaxed pint. Homemade bar food, a snug historic bar, and genuinely inclusive service make this a true local gem you’ll want to return to again and again.

For a proper old school boozer that’s genuinely welcoming, The Full Moon is an absolute cracker. This spotless local serves up excellent pints, fine wines, and even cocktails, all at a price that won’t break the bank. With live music, outdoor seating, and a dog friendly, sports loving crowd that’s as warm as the free bar snacks, it’s the perfect place to gather with friends or make new ones.