The Carew Arms

The Carew is my local but never used to eat there as it was not good at all. I really like The Bear in Wiveliscombe so was pleased they were taking over The Carew. Unfortunately they have not carried through the quality of food. It is pretty basic pub grub and not very well executed at all. It was a bit embarrassing as I had people staying and said we should try the food at The Carew as The Bear is good. The lunch was really disappointing. It is a great shame as it means I still don't want to eat in my local pub. If The Bear's chef could work with The Carew to improve the menu and quality I would eat there all the time! Unfortunately I won't be returning unless the offer/quality improves past the standard 'just make do' offer that the British public seem to accept without question now.

Lovely village pub with a great atmosphere. Very friendly, efficient service and our meal was delicious. Generous portions and good value! Highly recommend the winter ploughman’s. We had a great evening and will definitely go there again.

A great welcome from landlord, Michael as we were walking in. We were just there for an evening drink after a walk on the Quantocks and Michael outlined for us the range of meals and opening hours. We were cordially invited to this year's beer festival to be held at the pub at the weekend, in the spacious pub garden. From previous visits, i remembered the front snug bar, which has a great atmosphere. The Carew Arms is ideal for meals out for families and friends within a 5-mie radius of Crowcombe and is ideal for the holiday maker travelling west on the A358 towards Minehead. It is less than 5 mins off this road.

We stayed here at the weekend whilst attending a wedding at nearby Crowcombe Court. First, The Carew Arms is not The Hilton and some may find the it all a bit shabby but it is a country paub with an atmosphere all its own and should be enjoyed for that. The room was a bit tired but the bed was huge and very comfortable and lashings of hot water for washing and bathing. We had two breakfasts and Sunday roast and the food was very good. All local produce apparently and I can honestly say the full English breakfast was probably one of the best I have ever had. The suasages and bacon were particularly tasty and the eggs an tomatoes fresh and full of flavour. The coffee was good too. As for the Sunday lunch, again, locally sourced meats that were full of flavour and a decent selection of vegetables. High spot - the public bar. It just oozes character without the help of an interior designer and offers a decent selection of beers and ciders. Clearly this is a pub that has a good number of regulars which gives the place a strong local character. So as a hotel perhaps not everyone's cup of tea but we loved it and would gladly return.

Had a lovely walk on the Quantocks . Followed by most enjoyable lunch, a sharing plate. very friendly people excellent service . Look forward to our next visit, has a lovely beer garden as well. A perfect place to stop after a walk on the hills………..

Run down and grubby room. Broken window panel covered with tape, cobwebs in every corner, bad plumbing, and stains on the curtains. Was not as advertised and the usual £80 per night was upped to £103 which was far too much. Very disappointed.