The Five Dials Inn

The Five Dials Inn The Five Dials Inn - a buzzing county pub serving freshly prepared seasonal food, local beers & cider Please call us on 01460 55359 for more info.
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We are situated at the foot of the Blackdown Hills within easy reach of the local market town of Ilminster, close to Taunton and transport links for A303, A358 & M5

We look forward to seeing you soon

Paul & Sarah

The Pub

Real Ale

Expect to find 3 real ales on the bar, full time residents include Otter Bitter, Sharp's Doom Bar and London Pride. Wine

We offer a comprehensive selection of wines

from around the world supplied by Regency Wines, Exeter. Somerset Cider

We are spoilt for choice here as we are in in the heart of Cider country. You will find traditional local Ciders from Harry's, Langport and Rawlings Cider made just down the raod from us.. Other favorites on draft include Thatchers Gold and Dry Blackthorn. The Food

Our fantastic team in the kitchen produce fresh seasonal food with the menu changing every 2 months to incorporate the changes in our seasons. Emphasis is placed on keeping flavours simple with fresh fish daily from Brixham and meat, game and vegetables from local suppliers. Food is served Tuesday - Sunday 12pm - 2pm & 6.00pm - 9pm (8.30pm on Sundays)

Accommodation

The Five Dials Inn offers 6 comfortable & contemporary guest rooms. All enjoy en-suite shower rooms, flat screen TV's, tea & coffee making facilities and free internet access. We also have a self-contained studio apartment which includes kitchen and dining facilities and sleeps 2 plus 2. This can be booked on a daily or weekly rate and is ideal for longer stays, self-catering, business travellers or small families. Head to www.thefivedials.co.uk to book a table or one of our beautiful rooms. (Please note when booking that the bar & restaurant is closed on Mondays!)

Good food tastes even better outside.Long lunches, cold drinks, sunshine and plenty of time around the table.Our outside...
31/08/2026

Good food tastes even better outside.

Long lunches, cold drinks, sunshine and plenty of time around the table.

Our outside tables are ready for summer.

Come and make the most of it.

Summer, served up.Chargrilled lamb kofta, warm flatbread, lemon & herb cous cous, tzatziki, fries, red cabbage slaw and ...
28/08/2026

Summer, served up.

Chargrilled lamb kofta, warm flatbread, lemon & herb cous cous, tzatziki, fries, red cabbage slaw and coriander oil.

Big flavours, plenty of sunshine.

Summer's calling.Chargrilled BBQ pork ribs, sticky bourbon glaze, red cabbage slaw and charred corn chimichurri.£10.25 /...
26/08/2026

Summer's calling.

Chargrilled BBQ pork ribs, sticky bourbon glaze, red cabbage slaw and charred corn chimichurri.

£10.25 / £19.95 with a main with fries.

Summer on a plate.Pan-seared salmon with green beans, saffron potatoes, olives, tomatoes, poached egg, summer leaves and...
23/08/2026

Summer on a plate.

Pan-seared salmon with green beans, saffron potatoes, olives, tomatoes, poached egg, summer leaves and herb mayonnaise.

Fresh, bright and made for sunny days.

🍽️ WE'RE EXPANDING OUR KITCHEN – JOIN THE TEAM AT THE FIVE DIALS! 🍽️We're on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef and a ...
19/08/2026

🍽️ WE'RE EXPANDING OUR KITCHEN – JOIN THE TEAM AT THE FIVE DIALS! 🍽️
We're on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef and a Line Chef to join our growing kitchen team.
If you're passionate about great food, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a friendly, hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you.
👨‍🍳 Sous Chef – lead alongside our Head Chef, help shape the menu, and keep service running smoothly.
🔥 Line Chef – bring energy and consistency to the pass, ready to grow your skills in a supportive kitchen.
What we offer:
Competitive pay based on experience
A great team environment
Opportunities to develop your career
Fresh, local ingredients and seasonal menus to work with
📩 Ready to join us? Send your CV to [email protected]
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Tag a chef who'd be perfect for this role! 👇

🍽️ WE'RE EXPANDING OUR KITCHEN – JOIN THE TEAM AT THE FIVE DIALS! 🍽️We're on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef and a ...
19/08/2026

🍽️ WE'RE EXPANDING OUR KITCHEN – JOIN THE TEAM AT THE FIVE DIALS! 🍽️

We're on the lookout for a talented Sous Chef and a Line Chef to join our growing kitchen team.

If you're passionate about great food, thrive under pressure, and want to be part of a friendly, hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you.

👨‍🍳 Sous Chef – lead alongside our Head Chef, help shape the menu, and keep service running smoothly.
🔥 Line Chef – bring energy and consistency to the pass, ready to grow your skills in a supportive kitchen.

What we offer:

Competitive pay based on experience

A great team environment

Opportunities to develop your career

Fresh, local ingredients and seasonal menus to work with

📩 Ready to join us? Send your CV to [email protected]



Tag a chef who'd be perfect for this role! 👇

There’s something rather special about finding a place that feels like it’s been there forever.The Five Dials is all abo...
19/08/2026

There’s something rather special about finding a place that feels like it’s been there forever.

The Five Dials is all about good food, good company and taking a little time to enjoy both.

Come and settle in.

🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟Front of House Manager🗓️ Tue–Fri (Full Time)🎉 Weekends FREE!Happy, smiley hospitality superstar?Love ma...
17/08/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟
Front of House Manager
🗓️ Tue–Fri (Full Time)
🎉 Weekends FREE!

Happy, smiley hospitality superstar?
Love making people feel welcome and leading a team?
Got proven experience in customer service or hospitality leadership?

We want YOU on our team! 💛

You’ll be:
✨ Leading our front-of-house team
✨ Creating a warm, welcoming vibe
✨ Delivering top-notch service, Tue–Fri

📣 Big thanks to the ‘Chuckle Sisters’ Shannon & Carly, who’ve been welcoming you all for the past 3 years. Their farm & holiday lets are now a full-time business, so it’s time for a new face to join ‘The Dials’ and take the reins. We wish them all the very best in their exciting new chapter! 🥂

Think this is you?
📲 Message me, Sarah, or call 07702 779059
💬 Drop me a DM to chat!

🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟Front of House Manager – Full Time, Tue–Fri (Weekends FREE! 🎉)Are you a happy, smiley hospitality super...
17/08/2026

🌟 WE’RE HIRING! 🌟
Front of House Manager – Full Time, Tue–Fri (Weekends FREE! 🎉)

Are you a happy, smiley hospitality superstar who loves making people feel welcome? Do you thrive in a busy, friendly environment and take pride in delivering brilliant service?

If you have proven experience in customer service or hospitality leadership and this sounds like you, we want YOU on our team!

✅ Full-time role
✅ Tuesday–Friday (weekends off!)
✅ Lead our front-of-house team
✅ Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for our guests

📣 As many of you will know, the ‘Chuckle Sisters’ Shannon & Carly have been manning the fort and doing a fantastic job welcoming you all for the past 3 years. They have now successfully built up their farm & holiday let business, so it’s time for a new face to join ‘The Dials’ and take the reins. We wish them all the very best in their exciting new chapter! 🥂

If this sounds like the job for you, please contact me, Sarah, on 07702 779059 or drop me a DM. Look forward to hearing from you!

A taste of summer from our new menuA beautifully balanced summer dessert featuring pink peppercorn & strawberry jelly, m...
17/08/2026

A taste of summer from our new menu

A beautifully balanced summer dessert featuring pink peppercorn & strawberry jelly, macerated strawberries, hazelnut crumb and micro basil.

Served with Chantilly cream, strawberry gin & lime sorbet and a delicate meringue crisp — bringing together fresh, seasonal flavours with a touch of elegance.

The perfect way to finish your meal at The Five Dials.

Available now.

Address

Hanning Road
Ilminster
TA199QH

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10:30pm

Telephone

+44146055359

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