Our Pub

A friendly, family-run pub on the edge of the Blackdown Hills in Ilminster, with real ales on draught, a cosy fire and a tropical courtyard garden.

Real ales, local ciders and a cosy fire

It has always been our goal to keep ‘The Dials’ a pub that serves great food as well as a restaurant. We are blessed with a great bunch of friendly locals that help create that relaxed, warm and friendly atmosphere. With 3 real ales on draught, local ciders and a carefully selected wine list by Regency wines in Exeter, you can enjoy a drink by the cosy fire or even a cocktail in our beautiful courtyard garden.

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The painted Five Dials sign above the front door

Our courtyard garden

Serving pub classics as well as seasonal dishes by the fireside or our tropical courtyard garden. Soak up the relaxed sociable atmosphere with our locals and not-so-locals.

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The courtyard garden with palms and seating

What our guests say

Outstanding service & food, welcoming friendly staff and locals. Really busy on the Tuesday evening we visited so recommend booking.

We had high expectations from the reviews and they were exceeded. We’ll definitely be back when next in the area

Annie

Just went there for Sunday lunch, warm welcome, friendly and very efficient service from all staff and the meal was superb 5 star plus from us. Definitely return when in the area.

Michael Williams

Great food option just off the A303. I stopped in for dinner on a weekday evening. Good food, inexpensive, quick, pleasant & friendly service, nice beer garden. So much better than the roadside options

Richard Webley

We went for a birthday meal for 10 people. I chose it for the vegetarian options, way beyond the token offerings you usually get. I had the butternut squash strudel, delicious and filling. Meat eaters were also impressed. The creme brulee was just fabulous. Highly recommended.

Rachel Rosen

Good to know

When are you open?

Tuesday to Thursday 12 to 3pm and 5 to 11pm, and Friday to Sunday 12 to 11pm. We are closed on Mondays.

What drinks do you serve?

Three real ales on draught, local ciders, cocktails and a carefully selected wine list from Regency Wines in Exeter.

Is the pub dog friendly?

Yes, dogs are very welcome in the bar area, with treats and water on request.

Can we sit outside?

Yes. You can enjoy a drink, or even a cocktail, in our courtyard garden.

Where are you?

Hanning Road, Horton, Ilminster TA19 9QH, on the edge of the Blackdown Hills and a short detour from the A303.

Can I stay the night?

Yes. We have en-suite rooms, all with complimentary cooked and continental breakfasts. See our Stay page to check availability.

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Find us

Come visit us at The Five Dials Inn, where great food and cosy accommodations await you:

The Five Dials Inn,
Hanning Road,
Horton,
TA199QH

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