The Merry Monk – Public house with a large restaurant situated at the heart of Monkton

Delicious carvery, and fantastic value for money, would highly recommend eating here.Will definitely go back again, staff were very helpful and polite.

Shana F.

10:02 17 Aug 22

One of the best places in Taunton to eat out in. Food is amazing, decor is warm and welcoming and staff are friendly. Do a pub quiz on a Thursday which is fun.

Kirsty W.

16:15 14 Aug 22

Absolutely amazing food as always. Service was great and everyone left full to the brim with great food. Highly recommended 👌

warren F.

13:17 14 Aug 22

Staying at a local campsite we decided we’d pop out for a little lunch and found this place. We were quickly found a table, drinks and food order was taken and served pretty fast. Myself the wife and kids went for the carvery and wow no one was disappointed, proper cooked tasty food and very reasonably priced. Would like to mention the guy who serves the meat we was all met with a smile and nothing was to much trouble for him, just like the service from the girls too keep up the good work, if we are ever in the area again we will be popping in.

Martin H.

13:16 26 Jul 22

Amazing food and service, even in this heatwave.We had carvery, drinks and pudding and all was perfect

Samantha M A.

15:14 17 Jul 22

Some reviews made me a little unsure of what to expect, and these lower expectations were truly surpassed and better than my highest ones!The staff greeted us with a smile and were friendly. We were seated at a lovely table and they sorted drinks straight away. My 14 and 12 year olds were sold on the carvery, and, having walked past it, they were not going to change their minds. The Waitress came back over with our drinks and asked if we were ready to order, not at all in a pushy way, just typically friendly manner.The Carvery was highly praised by our daughters, great succulent meat, lovely roasties, parsnips better than you would get in many Carvery's and clean plates, a true testament. Good portions too, and real friendly staff.I had homemade chilli with rice, and for once, a "homemade" chilli tasted like a homemade chilli. I usually avoid Chillis as they are bland and have no spice. Though I would have preferred more spice, I was thoroughly happy with the quality and quantity. My wife had Scampi and chips, again, a decent portion, tasty scampi, great chips. A really good meal.Overall, the staff were really friendly, even helped this old man find the exit when I got confused having been to the loo, lovely setting, staff seemed happy to be there and make your experience great. Food was quality, experience was fantastic for a pub, it had something that just made you feel happy.We don't live local, were on holiday from Northants. We make a bloody good roast but when my youngest states it is the best they have had, that is high praise indeed and worth it. If you are in the area, or travelling to Clark's Village as we were, well worth a diversion. Quality pub, quality staff, quality environment, fantastic meal.

Andy C.

19:37 13 Jul 22

Very pleasant pub with an impressive carvery. We were there for drinks only, but will definitely return for the carvery.

RJ C.

18:29 29 Jun 22

Only popped in for a beer after a long walk but decided to stop for lunch. The carvery baguette was excellent. The portions are huge x

Louise M.

15:31 24 Jun 22

Brilliant, the service was polite, efficient and friendly. The food tasty and generous. It was everything you could possibly want from a carvery highly recommended.

Lisa J.

14:31 12 Jun 22

Been here a few times, always a pleasant experience, lovely little homely bar, great beer garden with a little outdoor play area for children. Price is pretty average you would get for a pub

Bryony W.

18:22 30 May 22

Amazing carvery. Everything you could want from a roast with plenty of meat and non meat choice and a great selection of different veg

Angela J.

15:02 22 May 22

I was so enjoying, as ever a delicious carvery when I took ill.... my goodness the staff were absolutely amazing supporting my daughter. I can't recommend this establishment enough for the kindness, respect and concern shown... thank you all so very much ❤️

Sue H.

20:00 11 May 22

Payed once for meal at bar ,thanks God kept receit!!! And waitress tried to charge me second time!!!Lack of communication between staff?????

Malgorzata S.

20:30 25 Apr 22

My first roast dinner at a restaurant and honestly incredible! Loved my nut roast - best I have ever had! I need the recipe! Desserts looked incredible, I was too stuffed to try any but they looked amazing. Lovely staff and atmosphere. Considering the portion size (which you have control over!) It is so worth the money! Just wish there was brocolli!

Laura J.

12:19 19 Apr 22

Love the Merry Monk for the carvery. Well worth visit. I've not really had other food. I can vouch for the dessert. Especially the Diam Pavlova

Elaine S.

13:21 18 Apr 22

Excellent Carvery. Lovely tender meat and excellent roast potatoes. Best part was the dauphinois. 10/10😍

Joseph P.

10:54 10 Mar 22

Atmosphere was calm and relaxed, carvery looked very appetising ( and it was really good as well) so did the food ordered from the menu. Deserts looked really delicious but very disappointed on the one tried( raspberry white chocolate brownie) as it was rock solid both the brownie itself as the chocolate on top ( which was very thick).But overall, nice place with good food.

Adriana Simona M.

12:30 08 Mar 22

First time here for the Sunday Carvery on recommendation from some friends. It was superb. Sadly no room left to sample a dessert! Next time for sure, as we will be back.

Win D.

17:29 27 Feb 22

I cant tell you enough how much I love the food here. I take family all the time when they visit. Lovely place and food.

Helen L.

18:19 08 Feb 22

Lovely pub & atmosphere. Attentive staff, excellent service. Fabulous carvery & to die for desserts at very reasonable prices😊👍

Jane B.

10:44 06 Feb 22

Great food brilliant staff hope to visit more often happy new year to you all and good health stay safex

Rodney B.

11:23 01 Jan 22

Great food and at reasonable prices especially for an Christmas lunch.Very clean, staff are friendly and parking is good.

Matthew A.

23:44 23 Dec 21

Excellent Chicken , chestnut meal.First class as usual.Compliments to the chef and all the staff.Thank you.

Melodie N.

16:29 13 Dec 21

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