We hope you enjoy our traditional village inn, parts of which date back to the 15^th century.  We like to keep it as rustic and relaxed as possible, and instead of sports television, amusement machines and formula food, we offer an open log fire, traditional skittle alley and real food at honest prices.

     Unlike most pubs that rely on frozen and/or pre-prepared products in their cooking, virtually all our food is made on the premises from first principles, including stocks and sauces, ice cream and chutneys. It is also prepared to order, so if you are in a hurry, please let us know so that we can assist your selection of those items that are quickest to prepare (a well-done 12oz steak can take 40 minutes to cook and rest properly).

Our team

     You’ll get to meet our front-of-house team, but if you want to know who’s cooking your food, have a look at the green notice-board by the bar.  We’re proud that the majority of our staff are local and have been with us for several yearsl.

Several members of our team have won national awards.  You’ll find details of their achievements displayed around the pub.

Hours of business

     We’re open from 11 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 11 pm Monday to Friday,  11.00 am to 11.00 pm on Saturday and 12 noon to 10.30 pm on Sunday.

On bank holiday Mondays we are open from 11.00 am to 11.00 pm.

Food is served from 12 noon until last orders at 2.30 pm for lunch, and from 6.30 pm until last orders at 9.30 pm for dinner (9.00 pm on Sunday).

Our suppliers

     We’re passionate about the quality of food, wine and ales we serve, and what we don’t grow ourselves, we source locally and in season whenever possible.  You’ll find a list of our favourite suppliers below, and if you’re great at hunting, catching or growing things that are good to eat, we’d be delighted to take them off your hands in exchange for a drink or meal with us.

• Beef – Howard Dening’s Farm, East Coker

• Lamb – Burt Symmes’ Farm, Melplash

• Pork – Snell’s Farm, Tatworth                                               

• Pheasants – Sherborne Estate

• Rabbits – Little Marsham                                         

• Pigeons – Whitham Friary

• Venison – local shoots in Dorset & Somerset

• Fish and sea foods – Kingfisher, Paignton            

• Cheese & dairy – Longman’s, North Cadbury

• Free-range eggs – Cat Simmonds, Halstock

• Vegetables and herbs – Tellis Farm, East Coker  

• Bread – Crabb’s Bakery, Halstock                        

• Specialist goods – Fine Food Co., Wincanton

• Somerset Cider Brandy – Kingsbury Episcopi                  

• Fruit & vegetables – Rowswells, Barrington

Comments?

     If you’re not happy about anything that we do, please tell us as soon as possible so that we can do our best to put things right.  Equally, if you love what we do we like to hear that too, but more importantly, we hope that you will tell all your friends as well.  Please feel free to contact me directly with any comments or suggestions.  You can write to me at:

 The Helyar Arms, Moor Lane, East Coker, Yeovil, BA22 9JR;

or email me at:    

Thank you for visiting The Helyar Arms.

We hope to see you again soon.

Steak Night every Monday 2 4 £20

Pie Day every Wednesday £6.95

Pudding Club Last Thursday of the month.

BBQ's Every Sunday Lunch in July & August.

 

 

 Our Menu

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 Sunday Menu

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Wine list