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Redfearns Restaurant – Making Wincanton the Place to Eat

Tue 13 May 2014
By John Smith
Redfearns Restaurant – Making Wincanton the Place to Eat

Congratulations to Geoff Redfearn, a nationally celebrated and respected chef, officially opening Redfearns, a unique Thai/Asian Fusion restaurant in South Street, Wincanton on Saturday 10th May. Experience his passion for cooking.

The Lego Movie - Not Just For Kids! Monday at The Bear

Mon 28 Apr 2014
By John Smith
The Lego Movie - Not Just For Kids! Monday at The Bear

Get in touch with your inner kid. Come and see The Lego Movie at The Bear on Monday 5th May at The Bear, Wincanton, presented by Wincanton Film Society. This film is a must-see, whatever your age.

Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues... at The Bear!

Sun 6 Apr 2014
By John Smith
Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues... at The Bear!

April's movie at The Bear is "Anchorman 2 – The Legend Continues", with Will Ferrell, this Monday, 7th April. Make a night of it and grab a meal at the bear while you watch the film.

Watch Captain Phillips at The Bear on 10th March

Mon 17 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Watch Captain Phillips at The Bear on 10th March

Movies at The Bear brings another great film, Captain Phillips to Wincanton at The Bear Inn on Monday 10th March.

Whisky Club – With a Difference

Mon 10 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Whisky Club – With a Difference

The Nog Inn Whisky Club has set out to sample many of Scotland's excellent whiskies. But the January meeting raised new challenges, with whiskies to samples from every corner of the British Isles and one from much further away!

Holbrook House – Hospitality with a Link to History

Wed 5 Feb 2014
By John Smith
Holbrook House – Hospitality with a Link to History

Wincanton has many old buildings. The town itself is mentioned in the Domesday account. But Holbrook House has an interesting and significant historical footprint, as well as being an excellent place to have a meal.

"Gravity" - The next movie at The Bear

Thu 16 Jan 2014
By John Smith
"Gravity" - The next movie at The Bear

"Gravity" starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney is being screened in The Sweetman Hall at The Bear, Wincanton on Monday 3rd February 2014 at 7.30pm. With bar facilities and snacks available, a great evening awaits you at the movies.

A Whisky Club in Wincanton - The Nog Inn Strikes Liquid Gold

Thu 9 Jan 2014
By John Smith
A Whisky Club in Wincanton - The Nog Inn Strikes Liquid Gold

I've always had a soft spot for Scotland's premier export. The taste of a good whisky in good company always brings a warm feeling. So thumbs up to the Whiskey Club, run by Will and Amy at The Nog Inn.

WFS Begins Movies at The Bear with Arthur Christmas on Saturday 4th

Fri 3 Jan 2014
By John Smith
WFS Begins Movies at The Bear with Arthur Christmas on Saturday 4th

Wincanton Film Society is starting 2014 with a new initiative. Working with The Bear Hotel, they will screen films monthly in The Sweetman Hall. The ball starts rolling tomorrow, Saturday 4th January, with a special family matinee film, "Arthur Christmas".

Truffles Restaurant Christmas Party Menus

Mon 16 Dec 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant Christmas Party Menus

It's Party Time at Truffles! We will be running Christmas Party menus for both lunch and dinner in December in addition to our normal meals. Make this your venue for the office party or family gathering.

Autumn Feast at Divine Wines

Sat 26 Oct 2013
By Gay Pirrie-Weir
Autumn Feast at Divine Wines

Divine Wines, Jenny Holt's delightful wine shop and cafe in Wincanton High Street, hosts a new venture, Chambers & Co, a pop-up restaurant, next Friday, 1st November.

Lobster Week at Truffles

Mon 19 Aug 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Lobster Week at Truffles

To celebrate our first year in business Truffles will serve a lobster every day between Wednesday 21st and Saturday 24th August. If any remain, a lobster dish will also be available for our popular Sunday Buffet Lunch on 25th August!

Richard & Barbara Sorapure at Truffles Restaurant

Wed 31 Jul 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Richard & Barbara Sorapure at Truffles Restaurant

Having spent much of their lives in distant lands (and an episode involving pirates!), Richard and Barbara Sorapure of Bayford purchased the empty shell of Truffles in Bruton in 2012 and have been busy transforming it into a dynamic French Bistro Restaurant.

French Sunday Buffet Lunch

Wed 31 Jul 2013
By Richard Sorapure
French Sunday Buffet Lunch

Make a date with Truffles in Bruton and try our acclaimed Sunday Buffet Lunch! From 12pm Truffles offers a range of hot and cold buffet dishes. Great value for £12.95 per person, (Children £6.95), including desserts and cheese.

Truffles Restaurant Father's Day Lunch

Sat 1 Jun 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant Father's Day Lunch

Bring Dad to Truffles fabulous Father's Day Lunch on Sunday 16th June! A lavish three-course meal for £18.95 - less than the cost of our best selling claret! Truffles can only seat 30 covers so make sure to book early.

The Old Inn, Holton Launches Chef's Table

Fri 10 May 2013
By Ed Ovenden
The Old Inn, Holton Launches Chef's Table

The Old Inn, Holton have launched their Chef's Table, a private dining room available for hire so you and your guests can enjoy a personal dining experience with your own waiter and mini-bar.

Truffles Restaurant May Day Dinner

Mon 29 Apr 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant May Day Dinner

Wincanton is twinned with Gennes in France where May Day is still a Public Holiday. Truffles Restaurant will run a celebratory May Day Special Dinner on May 1st. Anyone from Gennes visiting Wincanton will be made most welcome!

The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club Celebrates its 1st Birthday!

Thu 25 Apr 2013
By Amy Cutts
The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club Celebrates its 1st Birthday!

According to Cambridge Dictionaries Online, to "hoot with laughter" is "to laugh a lot very loudly". If you fancy putting this into practise, head down to The Barrel of Laughs Comedy Club on 2nd May. You won't be disappointed!

Truffles Restaurant Easter Sunday Lunch

Tue 26 Mar 2013
By Richard Sorapure
Truffles Restaurant Easter Sunday Lunch

Truffles in Bruton will be open for Easter Sunday lunch and for all subsequent Sunday lunches as there seems to be a demand from customers for a reasonably priced roast in a non-pub setting.

Calling All Whisky Lovers!

Thu 7 Mar 2013
By Amy Cutts
Calling All Whisky Lovers!

That's right, you now have a new (and very valid) reason to be heading down to The Nog Inn - to join & celebrate the launch of their Whisky Club! Join us on Thursday 21st March.

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