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A 17th Century, multi-award winning, 2 AA Rosette country pub, set in the heart of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Candlelight was ranked in the top 10 best pubs in Somerset, by The Guardian. Our talented team proudly serve locally sourced, seasonal food including produce grown at The Candlelight and foraged from the Blackdown Hills.

We look forward to welcoming everyone, including muddy paws.



Welcome to The Candlelight

Our owner Mike Rose and the team are excited to welcome you to our very special pub and restaurant.

Whether you are joining us to taste our bespoke artisan, Beau Gin, or staying for lunch or dinner, we hope you will love The Candlelight.

We pride ourselves on delicious food and excellent service, all in the beautiful setting of The Blackdown Hills. muddy paws and wellies always welcome.


Our philosophy is quite simple, we serve the best locally sourced ingredients in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Sit back, relax and enjoy the Candlelight experience. We hope you have a memorable time.
Mike Rose


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We welcome everyone, even muddy wellies and paws!

We try to offer the best possible food experience in the area and a good selection of gins, including our own artisan gin "Beau" named after our wonderful Irish Red Setter.

We offer a diverse wine list, with every wine sold by the glass if you only fancy a little tipple and we also have wonderful real ales on offer straight from the barrel, our favourite being the local Otter Bitter.
Candlelight Inn
17th century traditional country pub, set in the heart of the Blackdowns.

We proudly serve locally sourced, seasonal food in a warm and welcoming setting.
“Our philosophy is quite simple…. 
We mix the best ingredients in a relaxed setting. Sit back, relax and enjoy. We hope you have a memorable time”
Mike Rose, Owner
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