Beefeater White Lodge

You're heading out towards Bridgwater Road when you fancy a proper steak that doesn't require a trip into Somerset's posh spots. White Lodge delivers exactly what it promises: thick slabs of beef cooked how you want them, alongside decent sides and a wine list that won't embarrass you. It's the kind of place locals return to without overthinking it, with enough reliability to justify the journey from town centre. Sure, it's not reinventing the steakhouse wheel, but it does the fundamentals solidly.