The Cricketers

You'll find yourself on Taunton's main drag, right in the thick of things on High Street, and this is the sort of pub that feels genuinely welcoming rather than corporate. It's got that craft union vibe—you know, the kind of place that takes its beer selection seriously without being insufferable about it. The food's solid, the staff know what they're doing, and it's become the sort of spot where you can easily spend an afternoon without anyone making you feel like you've overstayed your welcome.