Skewer House — Restaurant in Taunton

Skewer House is a Portuguese-inspired restaurant on Bridge Street in Taunton, just beyond St Mary's Church. It serves traditional espetada skewers and Madeiran tapas using family recipes passed down through generations. The venue operates in the evenings and gets busy on weekends when demand increases. You can find it in Historic Bath Place, a short drive from Taunton Castle.

Skewer House occupies a Grade II listed Georgian building originally used as both commercial and residential space since its establishment in 2016. The three-storey structure has been converted into Casa De Espetada while preserving architectural integrity. Inside, handmade tables crafted from church pews near Bridgwater contrast with crockery imported directly from Madeira. Warm lighting and moderate noise levels create a welcoming environment suited for casual meals or late social gatherings. The combination of listed history and family heritage grounds every visit in place.

Skewer House offers dinner experiences focused on espetada skewers, served with Portuguese wines and craft cocktails. It’s ideal for evenings out, couples enjoying a romantic meal or small groups sharing drinks. The venue runs only in the evening, supporting long sessions after work or on weekend nights when foot traffic increases in Historic Bath Place. Each visit reflects its key feature: being housed within a three-storey historic listed building transformed from its original use.