Food in Wells
Wells has a fantastic array of restaurants, cafes, pubs, delis, as well as four supermarkets, so whether you’re looking for a relaxed lunch, special dinner or family friendly hospitality you’ll find it on your doorstep.
Restaurants
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Inspired by British Modern and French cuisine, The Olive Tree has two ground floor dining areas as well as an upstairs space ideal for private events.
The Olive Tree, 5 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RR
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An independent restaurant offering a variety of delicious burgers, wings, hot dogs and sides, in a relaxed environment on Sadler Street or as a takeaway.
BDW’s Bar & Grill, 7 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RR
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Root is a modern, veg-led, sharing plates restaurant. Serving Lunch and Dinner, Wednesday - Saturday.
Root, 12 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2SE
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Bernie's Kitchen is a relaxed and informal dining experience, offering a tasty menu using local West Country ingredients.
Bernie’s Kitchen, 38 Market Street, Wells, BA5 2DS
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ASK is a family friendly Italian restaurant located in Wells Market Place.
ASK, The Market Hall, Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB
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A Da Luciano pizza is a must have on a visit to Wells! They have been serving the tastiest pizzas here for over 30 years in their stone ovens, offering a friendly sit-down service or takeaway.
Da Luciano, 15-17 Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DJ
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Rugantio offers an authentic Italian menu in a relaxed and cosy setting.
Located opposite the west front of the Cathedral, if you’re visiting during the warmer months take an outside table on the Cathedral Green and enjoy the striking view.
Rugantino, The Ancient Gatehouse, Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RR
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The Crown offers a variety of pub food including Sunday lunches all day. Located in Wells Market Place, it will appear familiar to fans of the film Hot Fuzz.
The Crown at Wells, Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RP
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The Globe Inn is a traditional 300+ year old family run pub. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a local ale or a traditional British pub lunch, The Globe Inn provides a relaxed and friendly setting.
The Globe Inn, 22 Priest Row, Wells, BA5 2PY
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A small family run restaurant now located in a townhouse on St Thomas’ Street. Adam and Martine also run cookery courses and demonstrations.
Goodfellows, 7B St Thomas Street, Wells, BA5 2UU
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A new addition to Wells, Il Postino offers traditional Italian pastas, risottos and meat dishes.
Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB
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Tuckers is the place to head for a classic fish and chips. They also offer pies, pastries and burgers to eat in or takeaway.
Tuckers, 8 Tucker Street, Wells, BA5 2DZ
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Rajah Spice Tandoori offers authentic Indian dishes to eat in or takeaway.
Rajah Spice Tandoori, 5A Queen Street, Wells, BA5 2DP
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Ajwa restaurant’s award-winning chefs serve traditional Indian cuisine using fresh local ingredients, offering dine in or takeaway.
Ajwa, Princes Road, Wells, BA5 2DT
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Thai Dragon Wells offers an extensive menu of classic Thai dishes. Enjoy the ambiance of the restaurant or opt for a takeaway to relax over at the house.
Thai Dragon, 13 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RR
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Orient Express is one of the oldest takeaways in Wells having established in 2003. They serve authentic Cantonese, Peking, Szechuan & English dishes to takeaway only.
Orient Express, 22 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SY
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Conveniently located opposite Rock House, Ho Ho House offers a variety of Chinese dishes to takeaway only.
Ho Ho House, 82 High Street, Wells, BA5 2AJ
Cafes
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Conveniently located directly opposite Rock House, Long Story Bistro offers delicious breakfasts, cakes and lunches.
Long Story Bistro, 84 High St, Wells, BA5 2AJ
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Serving Allpress coffee, Strangers with Coffee is less than a minute away from Rock House, and perfect for that morning caffeine fix.
Strangers with Coffee, 31 St Cuthbert Street, Wells, BA5 2AW
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Located within the grounds of the Bishop’s Palace, enjoy a coffee or lunch here with striking views of the Palace and gardens.
(Entry tickets to the Palace are not required to visit the cafe.)
The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Off Market Place (through The Bishop’s Eye entrance), Wells, BA5 2PD
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A friendly and inviting cafe on the market place, with head chef Andre’s passion for food being undeniable.
Niche, 21 Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RF
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Offering a variety of homemade vegetarian lunch options such as quiche, pizzas, soups salads in a very relaxed environment, The Good Earth has been serving locals for over 40 years.
The Good Earth, 4 Priory Rd, Wells, BA5 1SY
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A contemporary eatery and wine bar located in the Market Place. Enjoy the relaxed ambience either whether you’re looking for a coffee or cocktail.
Bishop’s Eye, 12 Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB
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Coffee #1 offers drinks, cakes and light lunches in a relaxed cosy setting on the high street.
Coffee #1, 53 High Street, Wells, BA5 2AE
Supermarkets
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Waitrose is located in walking distance of Rock House, approximately 4 minutes.
Waitrose, Whiting Way, Wells , BA5 2PJ
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Tesco Superstore is located approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Rock House.
Tesco, Tucker St, Wells, BA5 2DZ
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Morrisons is a short 5 minute drive from Rock House.
Morrisons, Parkwood Estate (off East Somerset Way), Wells, BA5 1SQ
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Lidl is a 10 minute walk or 3 minute drive from Rock House.
Lidl, Strawberry Way South, Wells, BA5 2AZ
Local Specialist Food Shops
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COOK offers ready to eat award-winning frozen meals and puddings. Ideal for an easy and relaxed meal at the house. Delivery and Click & Collect options are available. For even more convenience the Rock House kitchen is stocked with x8 and x4 portion size ceramic dishes that fit COOK containers perfectly!
COOK Wells, 13 Broad Street, Wells, BA5 2DJ
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A small but fantastically stocked deli selling a wide range of dips, snacks, baked goods and delicious cheeses. Conveniently situated around the corner from the house, they also sell essentials such as milk, butter and bread.
Queen Street Delicatessen, 14 Queen Street, Wells, BA5 2DP
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Griffiths is a traditional, family run butches, selling high quality produce in Somerset since 1953, and always with a friendly welcome.
Griffiths Butchers, 57 High Street, Wells, BA5 2AE
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Wells Market operates in the Market Place every Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am. There are a wide variety of stalls selling everything from fresh food and hot lunch options, to books, clothes and flowers.
Market Place, Wells, BA5 2RB
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An award-winning bakery, having established in Glastonbury in 1983, Burns the Bread in Wells offers freshly made breads, pasties, sandwiches, cakes and pastries.
Burns the Bread, 12 Queen Street, Wells, BA5 2DP
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As well as a cafe, The Good Earth has a health food supermarket selling a large variety of fresh and frozen organic, vegetarian and vegan food.
The Good Earth, 4-6 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SY
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Establishing in 2023, Fig Tree Deli takes pride in offering the finest local produce, from charcuterie, cheese and dips, to baked goods and hampers.
Fig Tree Deli, 52 High Street, Wells, BA5 2SN