North Somerset offers picturesque landscapes, charming coastal towns, and local cuisine featuring cheddar cheese, cider, and traditional English pies.
Pubs • Full • Steak • Coffee
"Appalling food, we regularly eat in Hungry Horse pubs and they are always amazing. The meal we had today was abysmal. Clearly reheated chips from lunch, fish was thinner that an after eight and over cooked and generally poor. Server asked how it was, but was already walking away when I told her it was terrible. Didn’t ask if she could rectify it. Ate it as wasn’t exactly plentiful, but wish we hadn’t having as all felt sick since we got home. Probably explains why it was so quiet in there on Friday early evening. Worst hungry horse I’ve ever eaten in"
Salad • Coffee • Salads • Breakfast
"It was Mother’s Day and I booked the Afternoon Tea for 4 plus and grandson in high chair. We are local and use Tiffin but the special tea was a first and it did not disappoint. Fresh finger sandwiches, wonderful scones, and plenty of dinky cakes ‘petit four’ type. Had to ask for more clotted cream which was no problem. Better that than have people waste it. We couldn’t eat it all, boxes were provided to take away. Tea pots were replenished too. A very good tea. Service can on occasion be hit and miss, but on that very busy day, it was great. We were served by Holly and another young lady, both very pleasant, plus a very efficient young man."
Tea • Cafe • Fish • Beer
"Superb family-run fish and chip shop and so much more! We descended on the Fish and Chip shop with 10 hungry teenage boys who'd been Kayaking nearby with the Mendip Activity centre. The fish and chips did not disappoint, they were delicious and generous portions. Great breaded mushrooms, mushy peas, curry sauce too! It's great that there is space to sit outside and eat. We'd never been here before and it's just across the road from the beach, which is a perfect position. They also sell a myriad of other things, many of which the boys also tested(! including ice creams, slushies and alcoholic beverages for the grown ups. What stood out here was the friendliness of the owners. We pestered them with various questions and requests and nothing was too much trouble."
Pasta • Steak • Italian • Seafood
"Once again, we were warmly welcomed upon arrival at Il Gardino. We sat in the winter garden and ordered drinks while perusing the menu. We were advised on the specials and how they could be prepared for us. Our choices arrived promptly, with beautiful new chairs brought to our table. For starters, we had king prawns, avocado prawns, mozzarella, and scallops - all beautifully presented and served piping hot by attentive but discreet waitstaff. We were given time to enjoy our starters before they were cleared away to make room for our main courses. We chose heavy fish, tuna steak, veal escalope, and spinach ricotta tortellini - all delicious and served with perfectly boiled fresh vegetables and sautéed potatoes. And then came the desserts! Italian bread and butter pudding, meringues, brandy ice cream, lemons and prosecco sorbet - all served in elegant glasses. The brand and medaillenpuden desserts were brought out with lit candles as two of us were celebrating birthdays. Overall, it was a fantastic evening at Il Gardino and the staff truly made it a special meal. It may be a bit pricier, but the quality is well worth it. This family-run restaurant has been carefully renovated and is truly a gem."
Pub • Steak • British • Breakfast
"What a disappointment. Food was less than ok, cold and hard chicken, no cutlery bought to us, even after asking for it there was none at the other end of the restaurant where we were told to get it from. 8 minutes the staff member took to find some and it was all grubby. A manager was rude to my child and pulled up on it by a young member of staff. No one knew the menu. Floor was sticky, table was super loud squeaky and although I understand plastic being served in the children’s area it was in such poor condition the water resembled muddy water. Would not go back and would not recommend. Only good thing was 2 members of staff Alexi and Conner. Both went out of their way to make up for others poor customer service and shocking management behaviour."
Food • Steak • Salads • Coffee
"After waiting two weeks for a response to the problems we had I feel I now have to write this review. Having arrived at the hotel the check in was fine although the person checking us in seemed a little frazzled but he was quite clearly understaffed so I can ignore that. We had a family room and it left a lot to be desired. Peeling wallpaper water marks mild in the bathroom and doors falling off. As it was only for one night we let that go although on reflection we probably should have said something. The problems really started at around 11pm when the couple upstairs got to their room so began the screaming the shouting the moving and throwing of furniture. Now I know the hotel can’t know this is going to happen but it went on for nearly 5hrs. We attempted to contact reception nobody there then we realised we needed to ring the out of hours no which we did repeatedly and nobody answered. They eventually shut up and we all went to sleep only to be woken again around 6. So after a night of very little sleep we went down for breakfast. We spoke to the person on duty who went and did some investigating and he came back and told us that the out of hours phone had been switched off all night and that’s why we couldn’t get through. He then proceeded to say that once a guest had checked into their room they can and I quote pretty much do what they liked. He also said that as the phone had been switched off he would have to escalate the complaint and we should receive a response within 48 hrs and if we didn’t to ring the hotel he did however as a gesture of good will refund the breakfast. We didn’t receive a response we rung the hotel who then told us it could take up to two weeks. We waited two weeks we had no response we rung the hotel again to be told sorry nothings been done yet. It’s unfortunate because the hotels in a great position with lovely sea views and it could be spectacular but we just feel like we wasted our money and it wasn’t the lovely start to our holiday we’d anticipated. Should we ever receive an outcome to our complaint I will update this review."
Cafe • Coffee • British • Breakfast
"So disappointed and such a shame ! Travelling down to Weston to visit friends we nipped in to the Oxford for a late dinner as we had been travelling !! Outside a board saying 2 meals for a Tenner so we thought great ! Popped in ordered 2 pints and went to order the special to be told it finished a hour earlier !! No time was on the board and if that was the case bring the board in ! So because he had ordered and started our drinks we ordered 2 burgers off the menu £15.00 at point of ordering at no time did the staff inform us the the burger came with nothing !! No attempt to upsell chips etc and it came a lonely burger on a large wooden server ! The burger was homemade and very nice but our experience was tainted by lack of information !! The staff were friendly but shame that we were not fully informed ! Very tasty but not enough for £7.50 each !!"
Kebab • Cafés • Seafood • Fast Food
"I have tried a similar dish at both the Portishead and Glastonbury locations, but there were some differences. I enjoyed the sensational vegan burger at Portishead, which was juicy with slightly melted vegan cheese, crisp lettuce, and perfectly cooked chips. There were also options for additional toppings on the burger. However, the burger at Glastonbury was smaller and less flavorful, with lukewarm chips that seemed to be reheated from old stock. The staff were friendly and welcoming at both locations, with the waitress at Portishead particularly nice and smiley. Thank you for the pleasant service."
Meat • Soup • Steak • Coffee
"Will start by saying the whole experience was an absolute disgrace. Booked this family meal 4 weeks ago, on turning up there, miraculously the booking seemed to have disappeared from there book !!! A table was finally found after lots of disagreements the only problem with this was that the tables found were to small for the size of party so all squeezed together. Was then informed that because we hadn’t booked could not have the festive meal only the carvery which we had to settle for the only problem with this was that most of the veg dishes had run out, meat was so dry you needed a gallon of gravy on it just to eat it. Ran out of Yorkshire puddings so when new batch arrived they were still frozen in the middle. Ordered puddings 2 turned up wrong, 1 didn’t turn up at all. At this point with so much trouble from start to end of meal couldn’t pay and get out of this dirty place quick enough. If you’re looking for a good meal then avoid this place. Disappointing to say the least."
"First off our experiences of eating their main meals have in the main been good, however their breakfasts are a different story. For the third and final time today we were served breakfasts that BOTH had different items missing. My wife’s missing her eggs, mine missing bacon and a sausage. The eggs we were served were shrivelled up to the point of cremation and the thimble of baked beans hardly warrant it being called a big breakfast. The drinks station was also as ever lacking fresh milk, with the member of staff I asked about a refill pointing me to another station where again that had a thimbles worth of milk left in it. The server (who was covering from another branch) was cracking, polite and professional and rectified immediately. He stated that the chefs were rude to him when he informed them of the missing items, blaming him for taking it too soon. If that’s the case then who was responsible for the last two times stuff was missing?? The bacon is also borderline anaemic and undercooked to the point of tasting like a rasher of ham. Why this branch can’t cook a decent breakfast I don’t know, especially as the numerous times we have eaten main meals there have always been fine. Having made a special trip there today to get there for brekkie and being served that lukewarm rubbish I can say I won’t be back for another. The reason for the 2 star is because as a branch I like the atmosphere, the toilet facilities and have had some decent main meals in there. Breakfasts I’ll score a 0. Thanks again to the mail server who was covering today (15/2) his humour, courtesy was well received by us and we noted he was equally as polite and friendly to other customers"
Cafés • Steak • Cheese • Seafood
"Have been coming here for years with family and seen many changes. Cath is much missed, such a character. It’s not the same, but good enough and the food is always reliably decent. We come less often but I’ve been here a few times with friends recently and want to mention two particularly lovely staffs. Julie and Elliot. They’re so welcoming and polite give great service every time. I have to mention that I saw a table of quite rude people last time we were in. They were giving Elliot a really hard time, unfairly, to the point that we asked them to lay off. Impressed at how calm and Uber polite he stayed, just trying to placate them. Well done Elliott! Then they laid into a senior person ? called Matt as well. I think Sidcot dealt with this situation well. Well done. Thanks."
Cafe • Cakes • Coffee • British
"We came here, as we often do, for lunch! The portions are generous and so inexpensive! There were no crisps on our plates this time, so my daughter asked the barista for some, and hey presto they arrived in two little dishes at no extra cost! We are always thrilled to come here, for the food, the ambience, the wonderful surroundings!"
Cafés • Brunch • Bakery • Coffee
"Place is a disgrace, blonde haired women serving me a sandwich was wiping her hand all over her sweaty face then proceeded to to grab lettuce to put in my sandwich with her bare hand, massive cross contamination with all the food, no gloves worn, took my cash wiped her sweaty face again then proceeded to serve the next customer. Couldn’t bring myself to eat the sandwich will never return, they need some proper training!! Absolutely disgusting!!"
Cafe • Coffee • Waffles • Desserts
"After trying to book a table monday all after noon and just getting an answerphone my friend went down to Kaspas and booked a table with the manager for the following day for five and left contact details,on arriving at Kaspas we were told no bookings were allowed and that we could not have a table even though we had booked one the day before the member of staff was very argumentative and was saying we couldnt have a table,after being at work all day and having children with us that had been looking forward to going i was not going to leave without being seen especially after my friend booking a table in advance.We eventually got a table after waiting out side but when my friend went up to order her food she was shouted at my a member of staff she should have a mask on and that everyone out side was looking at her,i find this very strange behaviour when every other person that went up and was eating in was not told the same.In all we will not return due to rudeness of staff and think they need re training."
Steak • Curry • Salads • British
"Sadly the roast beef dinner was under seasoned and overpriced. The meat had the consistency of a microwaveable meal cooked in gravy that was congealed. You had to pay extra if you wanted cauliflower cheese which was better described as cauliflower in a white sauce...."
Coffee • British • Bakeries • Vegetarian
"This restaurant is a mecca for those following a Keto, Paleo, or Autoimmune protocol lifestyle! I owe my improved health to Sow Arrow, who introduced me to the idea of taking control of my nutrition. Their carefully curated product lines and convenient ready meals make it easy to stay on track with my Paleo diet. Their treats and deli items are perfect for dining out or visiting friends. I am grateful to have Sow Arrow as a local option to support my healthy lifestyle."
Meat • Steak • Cheese • Chicken
"We booked a table for 2 for dinner, we were visiting Weston Super Mare for the weekend so booked here based on the location reviews and we wasnt disappointed! From the moment we walked through the door, the service was fantastic. We were seated straight away to our table, asked if we would like a drink and given the menus. The menu has a fantastic selection, we couldn’t believe how much choice there was and there was a specials board too! I chose pate for starter, then we had chilli con carne spagetti bolognaise for mains. The portions were a great size, presented really well delicious! Throughout the evening, the service continued to be exceptional. The female male who served us all evening were lovely (unfortunately, i didn’t get their names) . We had apple pie choc fudge cake for dessert which again were delicious! The portion of the choc fudge cake was huge! We will definately be coming back when we are next in the area in a couple of months time. Thankyou to the staff for making our evening lovely!!!"
Pub • Fish • Meat • Beer
"The staff and owner at this restaurant are friendly and welcoming. It has a real local pub feel, serving delicious home-cooked food and offering a great selection of beers and other drinks. The outdoor walled yard with plants and tables for dining adds to the pleasant atmosphere. The average cost per person is £10-20. The food, service, and atmosphere all receive a rating of 5 out of 5. Recommended dishes include the Breaded Scampi Coleslaw and Chips, as well as the Vegan Burger."
Tea • Cafe • Coffee • Breakfast
"This roadside cafe near Lympsham selling traditional English food is easy to miss unless you are a regular on the A370 road into Weston-super-Mare. It is part of the Mores Motor Company garage so if you are a Ford RS enthusiast or owner (like me) you can browse the cars after your meal here. I thought the food on offer was good value, I had a cappuccino in a mug at a bargain £1.50 and a brie/cranberry open sandwich with salad at £5.80. The service was efficient and the food delicious.There are seats indoors and outdoors and a very clean customer toilet. The only downside I could see is that there was just one person serving on the day I visited so there might well be a wait for service at busy times. The cafe is open every day except Sunday. Recommended."
Pub • Pubs • Full • Steak
"My experience at the Langford restaurant for Sunday dinner was not good. We were a group of five and encountered issues from the start. We waited at the bar for over ten minutes without being served, and had to seek out a staff member to inquire about our table. My £22 roast beef was served lukewarm, and after requesting it to be reheated, it took five minutes and still wasn't returned to me. The cauliflower cheese was also lukewarm, bordering on cold. My wife's roast chicken was missing the sage sausage roll, and when we mentioned this to the manager, he insisted it was not supposed to come with anything. A quick look at the menu proved otherwise, but the manager seemed disengaged, possibly tired or under the influence. The service was poor, with younger staff only focused on clearing tables. We waited 20 minutes to pay and eventually had to go to the bar to settle our bill as the staff did not return with the card machine. Overall, the food was cold, the service was terrible, and the prices were too high. We do not plan on returning to this restaurant."