North Somerset offers picturesque landscapes, charming coastal towns, and local cuisine featuring cheddar cheese, cider, and traditional English pies.
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."
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."
Cafés • Brunch • Bakery • Sandwich
"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!!"
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."
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!!!"
Pubs • Full • Steak • Lunch
"Went with family for Sunday roast (we have been here many times before) They said only beef and turkey left which we found out later was untrue Today the food took over a hour when we started eating the beef was terrible uncooked potatoes and gravey that had pepper in not good the head waiter's said ill go and see what I can do did she No we were still hungry so had a pudding I had Eaton mess which just had ice cream and cream no fruits only to be told it had coulis well it was terrible and cost the earth My sister told the owner/manager about our concerns who became very rude and told her the meal next Sunday would cost £150 can't believe his attitude I was 1 of the 1st customers he had when he took over this once thriving pub Won't be ever going there again and will let my friends know to eat somewhere different where customers are treated with some respect"
Cafés • Kebab • Mexican • Fast Food
"We went to this pub for a Sunday roast with my in-laws, two young children, and our dog. The restaurant was extremely welcoming to children and pets. The roast dinner was absolutely fantastic! The portions were very generous, especially the children's roast. My kids, aged 6 and 3, had plenty to share. We will definitely be coming back again. Additionally, the pub has a charming garden area that both the kids and dog enjoyed."
Fish • Cakes • British • Breakfast
"I have been coming to this restaurant for Over 10 years when we visit Weston. Todays visit was terrible. From being greeted by a girl shouting for I’m the other side of the restaurant telling us to take a seat to the music being played, which was the Ghostbusters theme tune. Our visit was beyond disappointing. They had clearly had a price increase because it was written on the very scruffy menus in pen, the knives and the forks are worn and very dated. when our order arrived, the trays were thrown on the table and left for us to sort out among us. The lasagna that I had ordered, had clearly been microwaved as it was hard on the bottom and has been smudged over the plate with chips stuck on the side. My husband‘s food was cold. The presentation of the food was terrible. The value of the food was not worth what we paid and in times like this if you are going to eat out then it needs to be value for money, but I have to be honest I’ve had better microwave meals than I had today massively disappointed and will never return."
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!"
Meat • Coffee • Salads • British
"Our two night stay was wonderful. From the moment we arrived we could see the hotel is clearly following covid guidelines with sanitiser at the door and a one way system. Our room had a fabulous view of the beach, which is accessible via a path literally over the road. We were given a free upgrade to a cooked breakfast to comply with covid restrictions about buffet style food. We are in the restaurant, which seems very popular, both nights. Again it is clear they have made changes to comply with social distancing. The food was excellent, good quality and good sized portions. I would highly recommend this hotel, indeed I already have."
Pubs • Steak • Drinks • Terrace
"Staying at the Anchor Head hotel up the road we were going to visit the Claremont Vaults pub at lunch time while waiting for the room. Unfortunately it was closed, contrary to the times published on their web site. Being a bit out of town we were at something of a loss, until we noticed a sign for the Terrace Cafe Bar. This place is exactly what the title describes, a cross between a cafe and a bar. There is a very nice area at the back where you can sit in the sun (if it 's out! and look out over the estuary. They have a good selection of beers and reasonably priced too. We had been intending to get fish and chips for lunch at Nelson 's next door, but there was a notice on the door saying the business had been closed down. Not our day really, but luckilly they do food at the Terrace. We both had the Brunch , basically an English breakfast, which was cooked nicely, but at £6.50 we would have expected a bit more. The guy behind the bar was friendly and helpful, and the place has a smart, clean appearance. All in all, this is a nice place to visit and we would return if in the area again."
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."
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 • Drinks • British • Takeaway
"My family, which includes 2 adults, 2 teenage children, my mother-in-law, and our dog, decided to stop by the Anchor Inn for a meal while staying at a nearby caravan site. We were warmly greeted by the friendly staff and asked if they had a menu. Unfortunately, they apologized for not serving food that night. However, they offered a solution - since there was an Indian takeaway next door, we could bring our food into the pub to eat. The barmaid, who was extremely helpful, provided us with cutlery and crockery and cleared our rubbish afterwards. The atmosphere and staff at the pub were fantastic, and we were amazed by the generous service. It's a shame that we live 200 miles away, but if I am ever in the area again, I will definitely return to the Anchor Inn."
Cafe • Pizza • Lunch • British
"I have been coming to Grounded once or twice weekly for over a year, I live locally and it has always been a lovely spot for a coffee and to get a couple of hours of work done outside of the house. I always leave at lunch time when it gets busy or when all the tables are full. I visited this week and the lady serving was extremely rude, there were lots of spare tables and I was first asked to move and then told that I couldn’t stay with my laptop. I understand this policy when the cafe is busy, but it wasn’t even half full at this point. I am a regular and have spent a lot of money here in the last year and was shocked at how I was treated during this visit. I suggest some common sense on this!"
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."
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 !!"
Full • Cafés • British • Breakfast
"My experience at this restaurant in late September was overall okay, but the service was slow. I decided to give it another try a week later, only to wait 50 minutes for a side salad and pasta dish. Unfortunately, both visits ended with receiving a £100 parking fine for not registering my vehicle, which was not communicated by staff or signage. This lack of communication is unacceptable, and it has resulted in locals avoiding the venue. I now have two fines amounting to £200, which I am currently appealing. I have no intention of visiting this restaurant again, as the hassle and additional costs are not worth it."
Lunch • Kitchen • American • Breakfast
"After our trip, we returned to Finland. Shortly after, I received a message from SIXT stating that they had paid a £100 parking ticket on our behalf, along with a handling charge of £30. I was confused by this unexpected charge, but later learned that ParkingEye Limited had issued the ticket to SIXT as the car was a rental and had parked in the hotel lot without the necessary permit. I immediately contacted SIXT and explained that we had parked to have breakfast, providing the receipt from the restaurant as proof. After three weeks, SIXT informed me that they would refund £80 of the amount, effectively taking £20 from me. I am uncertain if SIXT will also refund their £30 handling charge since the refund is not full. I am sharing this experience because the Holiday Inn in Bristol did not assist me in resolving the situation. I reached out to them via email and Facebook but never received a response. All I needed was for them to inform Parking Eye that there was no valid reason for the ticket, prompting them to retract it. Instead, I feel like a victim of what seems like legal robbery in their parking lot, with the company avoiding responsibility."
Cafe • Cafés • Pizza • Seafood
"This is first time I have eaten here since the upgrade. Went with two friends one had a meal and soft drink. The judt hada soft drink. I chose the fish and chips meal with coffee offer of the day. Prompt srrvice and the buzzer...system of telling you your meal is ready to collect from the pass. I am hearing impaired so i could enjoy talking to friends rather than listening for number. Joy of joy all the components of the meal were hot and well flavoured. Quality sliced lemons with which enhanced the quality of the fish. The peas were flavoured with mint, very refreshing. Fish was flakey and melt in the mouth. Hot chips with a crisp finish. The coffee is machined produced rather than an espresso machine. Temperature was spot on and flavoured beautifully. So many cafes could take a leaf out of the Waitrose team and perfect coffee each time. Now my friends are moving to Portishead i can get great food /coffee every time i visit."