The Ring of Bells, on St James Street in Taunton, has been announced as a finalist in the Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards 2025. Owned by Matt Harvey, the pub has won CAMRA and Tripadvisor awards in the past and is known for sourcing locally produced food and five real ales. READ MORE: Taunton’s Ring of Bells scores 5-star Food Hygiene RatingREAD MORE: 'We felt hung out to dry' - Taunton pub owner hits out at Boris JohnsonThe Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards celebrate 'the best' in tourism and hospitality in the south west each year. Businesses, including the Ring of Bells, will be celebrated on November 20 2025 at the Apex Hotel in Bath. The finalists for Pub of the Year at The Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire Tourism Awards 2025:The Ring Of Bells, TauntonThe Litton, RadstockThe Red Lion Inn, BabcarySpeaking after being nominated for the award, owner of the Ring of Bells, Matt, told the Somerset County Gazette: "I haven't really processed making the final yet.