We pride ourselves on the warm welcome our guests receive, the great food & drinks we serve and the cosy atmosphere. Can there be a better way to spend a summers day than sitting in a pub garden with a pint and something from our lunchtime menu?
Food service is: Daily 12 – 2.30pm and Monday to Saturday 6.30pm – 9pm and 6pm – 8pm on Sunday.
Pizzas and Paninis are served all day.
So this is Somerset, so you are sure to find cider on-tap!
With a wide selection of ciders. including cloudy, sweet, dry or even a flavoured bottled ciders, we are sure you will find one that you like. If you like real ales, we will often have a good selection for you to try.
We have an extensive but comprehensive collection of wines from predominantly Old World grapes, but with a spattering of wines from the New World. Red, White and Rose along with bubbly and pudding wines.
Patrick and Claire welcome you to The Helyar Arms, a Grade II listed 15th Century Inn, that still retains a wealth of character and charm, set in the picturesque village of East Coker with its mellow stone and thatch cottages, almshouses, Historic Coker Court and St Michael’s church. You can visit the resting place of T.S. Eliot and discover the birthplace of the explorer William Dampier.
So if you’re after historic culture, countryside walks or a relaxing escape, our real log fires and warm, friendly atmosphere will make you welcome whilst you enjoy our great food, real ales, fine wines and Somerset ciders and we are sure you will feel comfortable and at home in our charming en-suite bedrooms.
Our charming and comfortable rooms are situated on the first floor of the pub and have their own private access outside our licensing hours.
When morning comes guests can enjoy breakfast not only from our cereal buffet, with yoghurt and fresh berries but a cooked choice of chipolata sausages, smoked back bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes with eggs cooked how you like them. (Vegetarian options available)
Our double and kingsize beds are made up with cotton sheets and fluffy duvets and all the rooms have en-suite showers, tea and coffee making facilities, flat screen TVs and WiFi.
Using local farmers and suppliers where-ever possible, we take great pride in offering a menu of both pub favourites and fine dining dishes. Our food is seasonal resulting in a menu that changes often. We also cater for those with allergies – Just ask before you order.