Pony And Trap
Snapshot
- Area
- Chew Magna
- Cuisine
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Country Pubs
European
Gastro Pub
- Price
- £25+
- Tags
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amazing food
chew down
fabulous pub food
Ratings
- Overall
- 4.3 stars
- Food
- 4.7 stars
- Service
- 3.9 stars
- Ambience
- 4 stars
Opening hours
- Monday
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- Tuesday
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- Wednesday
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- Thursday
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- Friday
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- Saturday
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- Sunday
- Call for Details
- Alfresco dining
- Child friendly
- Cover charge
- Disable WC
- Disabled access
- Group bookings
- Open bank holidays
- Parking
- Private dining
- Quality wine cellar
- Reservation required
- Smoking area
- Special dietry
- Veggie friendly
- WiFi
Offering fantastic views over the Somerset hills, this fascinating old building had a change of management during Spring 2006, now presided over by Josh Eggleton, a dedicated Chef of outstanding pedigree.
Josh Eggleton commenced his culinary career at the age of 17 within the Chew Valley. In 2003 he was successful in his quest to become the Gordon Ramsay college scholar. Following his success in this coveted competition he has travelled the world working with some of the world's finest Chefs in some of the world's most notable restaurants. He has now returned home to the Chew Valley with an ambition to provide fine food, fine wines and a memorable dining experience for all.
Together with his dedicated team, he aims to provide a quality dining experience in a stunning location within the beautiful Chew Valley.
At the Pony & Trap you will find an exciting and varied menu. Josh is dedicated to sourcing all fresh ingredients as locally as possible, with the majority of meats, vegetables and fruits all produced within just a few miles. Everything he provides on his menu is freshly cooked to order, all accompaniments and desserts are handmade by the Chefs.
To find the Pony & Trap, leave Bristol on the A37 and just beyond the village of Pensford at the roundabout at Chelwood, turn right on the A368 signed Weston-super-Mare.
After approximately 1.5 miles turn right onto the B1234 signed Chew Magna 2 miles, Winford 6 miles. You will find the Pony & Trap 1 mile down, standing on your right.
Restaurant Reviews
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Nice
Rating - Overall: 5 Food: 5 Service: 4 Ambience: 4
6 Dec 2010
This is my favorite local pub. The food is always excellent, interesting, hearty without being unnecessarily fiddly + poncy. Service is friendly and relaxed. I recently had a stargazey pie, slowcooked rabbit with crayfish and a cup of tea (separate). Read the paper. Went and looked at the pigs in the garden. They don't mind having the kids there though don't do any specific food for them. They're usually happy with a few chips + some bread + buttter along with any scraps I ca bear to part with.
I'm a bit loathe to recommend this place in case it gets too busy..
Visited: December 2, 2010
What I ate: startgazey pieThis review has no responses yet
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Great Grub
Rating - Overall: 4 Food: 5 Service: 4 Ambience: 3
20 Mar 2009
We had our March book club meeting here. We did arrive quite late so decided against starters but the main courses were yummy. Service is always a bit slow even when you are the only ones in the restaurant! But the food is always excellent. I would recommend this place!!
Visited: March 19, 2009
What I ate: Smoked haddock with a parmesan crust in a mussel, cream and saffThis review has no responses yet
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Christmas Delights
Rating - Overall: 4 Food: 5 Service: 3 Ambience: 4
4 Jan 2009
Instead of exchanging presents with a group of friends, every year we visit the Pony & Trap on the weekend before Christmas to celebrate the festivities in good company over great food.
The food is always delicious, wine fantastic and the ambience relaxing and enjoyable. Being a local lass, I can always guarantee to bump into someone I know with this year being no exception!!
Josh and his team run a great place and if you're ever stuck for someone to go this should be at the top of your list - it's always at mine!
Visited: December 20, 2008
What I ate: Goats cheese, beef bourguignon, cheese boardThis review has no responses yet
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Feed the pony
Rating - Overall: 5 Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambience: 5
20 Dec 2008
Everyone knows you can cook a better roast than any of the pubs out there: those frozen roasties come out, anaemic gravy and over-cooked veg like 'grandma' used to do...Well, no longer do we have to subject ouselves;- hail The Pony and Trap! I have been here many times, the food is simply beautilicious and portions to suit my insatiable appetite. It may cost you a couple of quid more, but boy is it worth it. The roast beef or 'ramp of beef' as I name it. due to its vastness, was tenderly slow-cooked and heart warming, and the selction of seasonal veggies perfectly cooked and full of the vitmains they had whilst still in the ground etc.
Everything here is remarkable, the panoramic view of Chew Valley, the service, the paper they use for the menu, even the toilets smack of 'I'd come back here again'. Well done to Josh, the young head chef, an inspiration to all young entrepreneurs and thank you for allowing me the pleasure of eating without washing up on a Sunday (and every other day) again. Hooray!
Visited: September 18, 2008
What I ate: prawn cocktail, roast dinner, lemon tartThis review has no responses yet
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Country dining @ it's best!
Rating - Overall: 5 Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambience: 5
10 Nov 2008
Last night myself and some friends went for dinner at the Pony & Trap and what an experience it was.
This place has everything you could want in a country pub.
The Pub itself is a gem, tasteful decor and the kind of atmosphere you would want to dine in.
The menu was full of interesting dishes and combinations. The food is local, seasonal & British all four of us were having real trouble deciding. After a lot of deliberating I went for the Venison Terrine (£5.00) it was a delight, lot's of different flavours and a good size starter portion.
For Main course I went with the Duo of Pork with a char grilled pork fillet and braised belly, Black pudding and Celeriac puree. Served with Sautee pots and seasonal veg (£12.00) this dish was absolutely stunning and presented with astute care it was a real wow feeling when the plate hit the table.
My friends had Confit Duck leg and Chicken in a chestnut mushroom & ham sauce. Everyone was very complimentary about the food and the wine and service was to match, all top marks.
All puddings are home made and created by the chef's. We shared two puddings between the four of us, as we didn't think we could manage one each. We chose the Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and clotted cream ice cream and the rum & vanilla panacotta with a berry compot. Both were extremely good and two empty plates once more.
A very enjoyable experience and we all said what an incredible meal we had
Well done Pony & Trap we will be retuning soon for sure!
Visited: November 9, 2008
What I ate: Venison Terrine, Duo of Pork, Rum & Vanilla PanacottaThis review has no responses yet
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Lovely-gubbely
Rating - Overall: 4 Food: 5 Service: 4 Ambience: 4
25 Sep 2008
We have been visiting the Pony & Trap for many years, and seen it change from a farmers local to the lovely gastro-pub it is now.
It's great for a special occassion or a weekend treat.
Even the humble burger dish is prepared with love and care.
Thoroughly recommend. 5*****
Visited: September 20, 2008
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Pint-sized Thoroughbred
Rating - Overall: 4 Food: 4 Service: 3 Ambience: 3
10 Jul 2008
The man that supplies the coffee to this delicious hide-away tipped me off when it first changed hands. I ignored his recommendation for too long - it’s really good.
On a cold February night, the network of rooms and snugs at the Pony & Trap is the winter tonic that your stomach’s been yearning for all week.
Maybe it’s because pigeons fly fast that they taste so good when you catch one. You don’t get a whole pigeon at the Pony & Trap but the plump breast made for a noble first course, the accompanying sauce reduced to a rich, burgundy treacle.
My other half opted for the rump steak as a main that was generous if a little too chewy for me, (why do people ever choose to eat steak ‘medium rare’?).
My smoked haddock on good old fashion mash was rich, creamy and almost too scrummy and filling. For a moment, I almost turned down the dessert menu.
But fear not, we opted to share a lemon possett and it was the high point of a great feast; as creamy and lemony as you could ever dream a pudding to be.
Chef/patron Josh Eggleton has a great palate and the talent to construct classy British food. If the setting of the Pony & Trap is quiet, the food is symphonic.
Visited: February 20, 2008
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Great Food
Rating - Overall: 4 Food: 5 Service: 4 Ambience: 5
27 May 2008
This is a lovely pub with fantastic food and a great atmosphere. The prices are reasonable and the only criticism is that the service can be a bit hit and miss. On this last visit, however the service was very good.
Visited: May 15, 2008
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Great Country Pub
Rating - Overall: 4 Food: 4 Service: 3 Ambience: 3
22 May 2008
I am so lucky to have this as one of my local pub/restaurants. Food is reasonably priced and really really good! The service has tended to be a bit hit and miss in the past but this time, the new staff, were more attentive. I am a lucky lucky girl, but getting very fat for all the eating out I do...
Visited: May 13, 2008
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