The Bower Inn, Bridgwater

Bower Lane, TA6 4TY, Sedgemoor, United Kingdom

🛍 Pubs, Full, Steak, Lunch

4.3 💬 3282 Reviews
The Bower Inn, Bridgwater

Phone: +441278422926

Address: Bower Lane, TA6 4TY, Sedgemoor, United Kingdom

City: Sedgemoor

Menu Dishes: 5

Reviews: 3282

Website: https://www.thebowerinn.co.uk/

"Based on the Bower inn’s website, my husband and I decided to book a table for dinner Sunday at 7:30pm. Based on the description of the pub’s passion for good food, local sourcing of ingredients and menu we we’re looking forward to our dinner. The pub itself also looked welcoming. Unfortunately, when we walked in we had a completely disappointing experience. We were immediately told we had three minutes to order before the kitchen closed even thought on the website the kitchen was open until 8pm, and we were asked for our drink order before we had even sat at our table or had looked at the menu. Things proceeded to go downhill from there. Service was poor. We had to chase staff to get wine or anything else we wanted once our meal was served. Meals came within 5 minutes of ordering and were clearly pre-cooked without much care for quality. Our salad was ice cold and clearly pulled directly from the fridge. A side of broccoli was nearly raw and the veg with the roast looked and tasted re-warmed. While the vegetarian burger was very good, the roast pork was average. We had to chase after staff to order a second round of drinks. All-in-all we were in and out in under an hour having had one of the most disappointing and up relaxing dinners ever when we’d expected to have an enjoyable and relaxing evening. We spoke to the assistant manager about the problems we’d had. She accepted they’d fallen short and took the appropriate action, but still we left feeling dissatisfied, rushed and disappointed. The Bower Inn clearly has potential to provide excellent hospitality, but they obviously need to be honest with customers on kitchen and bar closing times before bookings are accepted and need to then provide a decent level of service and food quality to match what they claim on their website."

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Andrew Andrew

Cold food very slow service everyone in our party complained . No veg no cranberry sauce although the menu stated this..

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Izzy
Izzy

On my visit to the bower inn right from the moment I walked in I felt welcomed, food was amazing, service amazing, 100% will visit again


JulieAC
JulieAC

My visit to this restaurant on Wednesday was delightful. The accommodations were wonderful and the staff was extremely friendly. The food was excellent and I highly recommend this place.


Sabbie
Sabbie

I cannot speak highly enough of this restaurant. I brought a gentleman who was in end-of-life care and the team and food were exceptional. They went above and beyond to make his day truly special. View menu


Ian
Ian

Lovely pub/ rooms. Nice to have good coffee and fresh milk in the rooms, plus fresh shortbread a real treat. Perfect for a stop over. Clearer instructions on late checks in would be helpful we waited after ringing the bell before heading to the bar to find someone.


StephenDaykin
StephenDaykin

extremely and disappointingly less than average Sunday lunch on November 5th. Served under heated so a few meals of the 14 had to be sent back thus disrupting the meal. Poor and limited choice of meals available and for Christ's sake if you are going to advertise and sell Sunday dinners please don't then give us a list of what you don't have left


Niamh
Niamh

Awful rubbery Roast beef.. very difficult to cut let alone chew, tiny portions of meat. We ate about an inch of ok meat from it. I had to swap my chicken so my elderly mother had something , other than the veg.The chicken was also a small leg and the other small piece on the bone. Very difficult for elderly people, and dangerous as my father has dementia. Staff are nice and helpful and did eventually take off the charge of the worst excuse of Sunday Roast. View menu


Lily
Lily

During our family vacation, we visited this restaurant and couldn't find a single flaw. The food was fantastic, with 5 out of 6 of us ordering burgers and 1 choosing the cod and chips. The dishes were beautifully presented and served hot. The staff were also excellent, very friendly and helpful. There was a fire alarm towards the end of our meal, but once we were back inside, the staff immediately offered to replace our meals or reheat anything that needed it. Overall, it was a great dining experience.


NatV237
NatV237

We booked a table here whilst in the area to celebrate my husband’s birthday (which I mentioned on the booking). Usually when I book a table elsewhere for this kind of occasion, the staff make an effort to acknowledge it. Nobody made any mention of it and when I asked a staff member if anything special could be done she said she would check with a supervisor. The supervisor told me they don’t usually do anything special for birthdays but would bring him a brownie dessert. We ordered dessert and coffee but no brownie was forthcoming so we paid and left. I wish I had booked somewhere else now. Aside from this the service was a little slow but the food was lovely, with some kind of acknowledgme...


plsLondon
plsLondon

Based on the Bower inn’s website, my husband and I decided to book a table for dinner Sunday at 7:30pm. Based on the description of the pub’s passion for good food, local sourcing of ingredients and menu we we’re looking forward to our dinner. The pub itself also looked welcoming. Unfortunately, when we walked in we had a completely disappointing experience. We were immediately told we had three minutes to order before the kitchen closed even thought on the website the kitchen was open until 8pm, and we were asked for our drink order before we had even sat at our table or had looked at the menu. Things proceeded to go downhill from there. Service was poor. We had to chase staff to get wine o... View menu

Categories

  • Pubs "Discover a cozy atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and classic pub fare. Enjoy comfort food favorites like fish and chips, burgers, and wings, paired with a refreshing pint or creative cocktail."
  • Full Savor a delightful array of authentic flavors with our carefully curated menu. Indulge in a variety of dishes, crafted to perfection, offering something for every palate. View menu
  • Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience.
  • Lunch Delight in our lunch offerings, where fresh ingredients and global flavors come together to create satisfying meals. Choose from an array of salads, sandwiches, and hearty entrees for a midday culinary escape.

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Seating
  • menu
  • Visa Card
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  • Mastercard

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