The Compass Tavern

Head out to North Petherton and you'll find yourself in a pub that takes itself seriously without being pretentious about it. The Compass Tavern is the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar alongside visitors who've heard there's something worth the trip, and somehow it works brilliantly. You're getting solid pub grub done right—the sort of cooking that respects ingredients rather than drowning them—alongside a proper drinks list that shows real thought. It's got that warmth you want from a local, whether you're popping in for a midweek pint or settling in for a long lunch.