The Ring Of Bells

You'll find The Ring Of Bells tucked away on St James Street, where it's been pulling pints and feeding Taunton for longer than most of us can remember. This isn't the kind of place that's trying too hard—it's got the kind of worn-in charm that comes from being genuinely good at what it does. The bar's the heart of it all, but there's enough seating scattered around that you can actually have a conversation without shouting, whether you're here for a quick drink after work or settling in for something more substantial. The food's honest stuff, the kind that doesn't apologise for itself, and the beer selection is solid without being pretentious about it.