A well-known hotel on the outskirts of Shepton Mallet has changed hands and is under new ownership.

Imran Ali, who comes from Bristol, has now taken over The Well Inn which is located on the A37 and close to the famous Bath & West Showground.

With over 25 years' experience in the hospitality sector, Imran was previously general manager for a number of high-profile hotels including the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol, Hampton by Hilton Bristol and Radisson Blu Bristol.

With Wells and Glastonbury both 15 minutes away he's now looking forward to welcoming both locals and visitors to the area making The Well Inn the go-to venue for a bite to eat, drink or somewhere to stay.

Work has already started to upgrade the 16-bedroom property and including improvements to the bar and 42-cover restaurant.

A new private dining room has also been created which can host up to 16 people in a boardroom meeting setup and is perfect for more intimate celebrations.

Imran said: "I'm absolutely delighted to have taken over The Well Inn. It has a long history and has been here since around the late 17th century. As many people know the venue its name from a well that sits in the floor of the Inn. Dropping 53 feet beneath the restaurant floor is an interesting historical feature.

"Looking forward, we've already made some improvements, particularly to the bar and restaurant area so locals will instantly see a change. We're also improving the rooms and will be landscaping the outside area to make it into a year-round usable beer garden for everyone to enjoy.

"With regard to the food, we'll be keeping it simple and affordable while using as much local produce as possible. Think of classic pub comfort food. We'll also be looking to introduce seasonal specials so will rotate what's on the menu during the year. With most of the ingredients coming from within a 15-mile radius, the emphasis will be on serving seasonal, local dishes.

"We want The Well Inn to become a place where people can pop in for a drink and enjoy a decent lunch or dinner, feeling they want to come back again and again. The atmosphere will be relaxed and welcoming and we can't wait to see faces old and new to the new-look Well Inn." 

For further information please visit https://www.thewellinn.co.uk/ or call 01749 347 708.