North Somerset

North Somerset offers picturesque landscapes, charming coastal towns, and local cuisine featuring cheddar cheese, cider, and traditional English pies.

Angelina's

Angelina's

Colehouse Lane, North Somerset, United Kingdom

Full • Steak • Drinks • British


"We’d booked a table for 11 for Sunday lunch carvery. The visit didn’t get off to the best start when I went to the bar to order some drinks. There was only one customer there waiting to be served, but no sign of any staff. Apparently the barman was changing a barrel fine, no problem. After a few minutes he reappeared and continued serving the other customer. In the meantime another couple came to the bar. Eventually a second member of staff appeared to serve and asked who was next. Both the barman and other customer pointed to me. The second member of staff then proceeded to serve the couple that had just appeared. Okay, so perhaps she misunderstood. But after serving them, then just disappeared again, ignoring me. So after about five minutes of waiting I had still not been served, despite there being only one customer waiting. Having finally got some drinks, we went to queue up for the food. My wife isn’t vegetarian, but will often choose a vegetarian dish. When she asked about the vegetarian option she was told in no uncertain terms that they don’t cater for vegetarians so unless it had been preordered there wasn’t an option. I’ve been vegetarian for about 35 years. The last time I ate anywhere that didn’t offer at least one vegetarian option was…about 35 years ago. One vegetarian meal had been ordered so the staff member went to find it. She reappeared a few minutes later with a plate which was then just plonked at the far end of the serving area not handed to me or brought over. She then disappeared. It was shame she didn’t have a name badge because I’d happily name and shame for her terrible approach to customer service. My nine year niece had, naturally a child’s portion, and was told that children could only have three vegetables. However, she didn’t want any of the meat on offer, but despite not having meat was still only allowed three vegetables. Not great value, and fairly contrary to the general attempts to encourage healthy eating. The rest of the food was, mostly over cooked and not particularly tasty, but at the price perhaps not surprising. The meal itself was just a microwaved nut roast, so absolutely no reason why this needed to be pre booked. And nut roast? It’s not the 1990’s anymore, there are other things to eat that aren’t meat. Overall, a fairly bland experience made worse by the terrible staff attitude."

Cadbury Garden Centre

Cadbury Garden Centre

Smallway, North Somerset, United Kingdom

Fish • Cafés • Coffee • Breakfast


"We were at the garden centre and decided to use the restuarant. There were about 6 people waiting already and it looked like there were no tables free, so a wait was in order. Of the people in front , one had a walking disability and was leaning hevily on a stick. As time passed we watched as the first 10 tables cleared and no one from the queue was let into sit. We were now 15 20 minutes in and the queue had risen to maybe 20 people and the empty tables I counted 16. So I mentioned it to a waiter who was serving tea, he disappeared and nothing happened. Another 5 or 10 minutes passed and there was an abundance of empty tables; the lady in front needed a seat as she had been standing over 30 minutes, so we went and got her one. During this time several waiting staff had been to the head of the queue to replace menus that had come from the empty tables and one waitress even stopped to drink her tea but none of them even spoke to the head of the queue; they just ignored them. I complained again and was told to complain to another person by the serving hatch who was wearing an apron because they were supervisors. I told the supervisor there were about 20 old age pensioners, some with walking difficulties and they were being ignored when they could be let in to at least sit down. I was told quite curtly 'I am serving customers '. What the HELL did she think we were?? After discussion she said the kitchen was backed up because everyone had ordered at once, so I pointed out that she was causing the problem because she was now going to have another 20 orders all at once whereas if she had allowed people in it would be a trickle. Eventually we were let in. I would have walked away but my wife is diabetic and has to eat so we ordered Quiche; I had a green salad. It arrived fairly quickly but my quiche was gritty and I left about a quarter as it wasn 't very nice (my wife 's was ok) and some of the cucumber my green salad had gone mushy and the leaves had gone brown most of the salad was well past its best I left all the salad. My Wife had chosen different options and they were ok. I would avoid this place at all costs! I would also recommend to who ever owns this place that they put the manager and some of their senior staff on written warnings because of the way they treat their customers and their lack of concern over disabled people."

Muffins

Muffins

High Street, North Somerset, United Kingdom, BS22 6JS

Lunch • Coffee • Brunch • British


"My partner and I came in for some quick Sunday brunch on 24 October 2021. Just as a rant, I am mystified as to why local independent cafes are apparently no longer open on a Sunday. We went to two on Milton High Street and every other cafe on Worle High Street was closed. If I ever hear an independent whinge about chains taking over, I will let loose. If you want custom, open your doors. So, we had never been to Muffins before. It was reasonably busy and got busier whilst we were there. Perhaps a bit unsurprising given they were the only cafe open on the High Street, but more power to them. Some tables were reserved. Once sat, we were very promptly asked by a young lady if we would like any drinks and were given menus. We had a bananna milkshake and a mocha. Both were just as good as you would get at any chain in my opinion. We ordered food. I had toast with poached eggs and bacon. My partner had a cheese and bacon panini. Both were okay. Better than breakfast type food you would get at a Wetherspoons in my opinion. Once finished, our plates were taken quickly and we were asked if we wanted the bill or if we would like anything else. The staff said bye as we left. What more can they do? People giving this place a bit of a hard time need to lighten up a bit. It is not pretentious and it certainly is not trying to be something it is not. The staff are polite and who I assume was the owner was running around serving and taking plates and being friendly with customers. The prices are very reasonable and the food is just as good as anywhere else, but customer service politer and better than a chain. I would rather spend my money somewhere such as this. In the context of other cafes, four stars. Three for food, four for value and service."