The Old Market

You'll find The Old Market tucked away on Penel Orlieu, in that stretch of Bridgwater where the town starts to feel properly lived-in. It's the kind of pub that doesn't need to shout about itself—the Craft Union Pubs group has done right by this one, keeping it unpretentious while lifting the whole experience above your average boozer. The bar's warm and welcoming, the sort of place where you can actually have a conversation without bellowing, and whether you're after a proper pint or something from their craft selection, they know what they're doing. Food-wise, it punches above its weight for a local; nothing fancy, but the kind of stuff that tastes better when you're not thinking too hard about it.