A friendly, independent cafe that serves top notch grub…read more We found this place online and decided to pay them a visit as the burgers sounded good - we weren't disappointed! One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Served with a choice of either fries or chunky wedges (think roast potato wedges and you'll get the idea). The cafe makes its own hot sauces and strawberry jams, all of which you should try if you get a chance as they're all scrumptious. You can even buy jars of the sauces to take home. Service is warm & friendly and you're made to feel incredibly welcome the second you walk in the door to the moment you leave. If you're on the lookout for something a bit more genuine and satisfying than what the nearby commercial chains can offer this is the place!

Went here with sister for lunch. We parked at top of Stow hill and walked down. Lovely and quirky…read morelittle place as you walk in. Lots of choices on the menu and specials. My and my sister both had Welsh rarebit with a side of chips. It was so tasty. Will defo be going back. Great service too

We had a small private room in the back for a group dinner...the setting was intimate and…read morecomfortable. We had a multi-course meal from appetizers to mains to desserts to coffee. I had a bowl of their tomato soup to start. It had a "rustic" presentation and flavor with hearty bits and two types of bread for dunking. For my main dish I chose the linguini with prawns and chorizo in a sweet chili sauce. It was a huge plate of food that was difficult to finish, but the combination of sweet and spicy was somewhat addictive and kept me digging right back in for another bite. The duck offers a wide selection of desserts (which were hard to pass up)...I wanted something light so I had a single scoop of local ice cream to cleanse my palate. This was a great spot for a group meal like this...attentive service, warm and inviting setting and artfully prepared dishes. Bravo to the team at The Duck!

The restaurant is excellent and the steaks are delightful. The service is good and the ambiance is…read morerelaxing. A great place if you want good food in a nice environment.

When I visit family in Cheddar, I like to make a point of visiting the Riverside Inn pub. Mostly,…read morefor a simple ale, but when I've had a meal, not been disappointed. Service is smart and friendly and pub and garden has a nice ambiance about it.

Excellent food! Exceeded our expectations. Lovely beer garden and a fantastic outdoor play ground…read morefor kids. Definitely recommend for families.

Best meal! Lovely but hard to find setting. Beautiful gardens and views! The service was great…read more The food was fabulous! I had the charcoaled roots, pork loin and thyme cake with plum meringue. Delicious!

We went for lunch at The Ethicurean last weekend and I had heard amazing things so I was really…read morelooking forward to it, we were being treated by our friends for my husbands 40th birthday. As you arrive here you drive up to a car park and then walk through the walled gardens following the signs to the cafe, as you walk through the gardens you can see an abundance of wonderful plants and vegetables, its such fun trying to identify what is what, on this particular day we didn't linger too long cause it was raining. The ethos is that they make their food using ingredients that they grow themselves in the garden, for all other ingrediants, meat, dairy etc they use good local suppliers. We had booked a table which was a good job because it looked pretty full, I was pleased to see that they had the best highchairs you can get (the cheap ikea white ones), my little girl has one of these at home so I'm always pleased when a place has them (most paces do cause they are so brilliant). The menu was very interesting and had lots of very unusual things such as sweetbreads, lacto-fermented eggs and massicated strawberry salad, we of course went for the more unusual things and I must say we weren't disappointed, all of the food was amazing, I had massicated strawberry salad to start which was sharp and tangy and delicious, then I had confit duck leg as the main course which was also delicious but a little on the dry side and a sticy toffe apple pudding for desert which was moist and very tasty. Unusually we didnt go for wine but instead we went for cider, it was Crossmans cider which they sell at Crossmans farm in Hewish, we love this cider and pop into the farm to buy it whenever we are heading down south so we were really excited to see it for sale in a restaurant. Our designated driver had hop cordial which was actually really quite horrible tasting but is probably an acquired taste, I assume that they make it there. After the meal the rain had stopped and we really got to appreciate the beautiful gardens by having a lovely walk around. In a nutshell The Ethicurean is not the cheapest lunch you will get with starters at about £8 and main courses at between £17 and £22 but the quality, care, thought and effort that has obviously gone into every dish makes it worth it.

I had no idea this restaurant was here so I felt I needed to add it to Yelp and let others know…read morethis place exists. The Rake & Riddle caters for everyone with a tidy sized restaurant, sports bar and cafe. There is an outdoor seating area and play area for the kids. With a tidy sized car park to the rear. I had the mixed grill, which was cooked perfectly, and my wife had the Gammon which she thoroughly enjoyed. The chips that came with both are cooked just like regular chip shop chips, which is a major plus from us. The price is comparable with similar restaurants and I felt the portions were good value for the money.

My review is really a 4.5 stars BUT as they are a family run business ( you can tell) I am giving…read morethem a 5 star. We came for their Sunday roast. We were a party of five and sampled their turkey, beef and lamb, which were flavourful. The vegetables were carrots, runner beans, cauliflower cheese (so yummy) and roast potatoes. We also sampled various desserts to include pavlova with dime bar, pavlova with maltesers, treacle pudding and chocolate flake ice cream. These were all generous portions. The friendliness of the family run staff members was pleasant and polite. You can tell they care about their business. The decor is a little dated but pleasant with two open fires. They have parking directly in front of the pub. Worthy of a visit.

Amazing place. Family run. Menu is a mixture of Greek , Italian , and maybe Brittish ?? Locally…read moresourced meats, etc. so good we went back for a second night. Be ware , this is not an in and out place, it won't be fast, but the food is worth it. Plenty of beers on tap as well as a fully stocked bar.

A wonderful family run, house restaurant, set in the idylic watership down area. Enjoy a pre-dinner…read moredrink on the outdoor decking absorbing the magnificent view of Beacon Hill. Surperb food from a set menu available at reasonable prices, I've never been disappointed. Enjoy a drink with the hosts after your meal. The Dew Pond also runs a range of wine & food evenings. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Wonderful small restaurant in the depths of the English countryside. Every single thing that our…read moreparty of three had was delicious and excellent. Good selection of very English dishes (venison, lamb and so on). The wine list was reasonably priced and comprehensive also.

Unfortunately, a very average meal at the hotel-based restaurant. We started our meal with a…read moreshared sampler platter, and then I choice the flat-iron chicken for my dinner. The sampler platter appetizer was confusing and missed the mark on all fronts. There was no "theme" to it, and each dish was off in some way like the garlic spread on toast (almost too spicy due to pure garlic). I had the flat-iron chicken as my main and it was okay, but the chicken could have been cooked a little longer (not a big fan of improperly cooked meats) and the presentation left a bit to be desired. Was hoping for a better experience than this, and the others at my table were a bit disappointed as well.

Been to The Swan a couple of times now, usually impressed but tonight was a bit, off par. The food…read morethey serve ranges from the imaginative to the great british classics. Tonight I had a smoked ham & black pudding hash to start, a nice idea, slightly overcooked hash and some bone in one of them - not a great start. Waitress didn't really show much attention to the table and when presenting the wine-list it was just thrown down on the table (not great.) Main course was a beautifully cooked shin of beef with a saffron risstoo - great combo, slightly bland. Lovely bottle of Malbec and a fantastic setting, interior design. I would recommended, just had a bit of bad luck tonight.

You can just feel the ghosts of pirates in this seaside tavern. With its nooks and crannies, it's…read morejust perfect for an illicit rendevouz and talks of treasure over a glass of brandy and the crackling fire. This has got to be one of the oldest pubs in South Wales, it's medieval and dates from 1380. This is one of those places that reminds you how small we used to be - I'm only 5ft 7 and I stoop through the worn wooden doors. I havn't eaten here, but there is also a well respected restaurant upstairs offering a good selection of seafood dishes. Dishes include: Brixham Crab Cake with baby leaves and lemon butter sauce (£5.25); Plaice Goujons with paprika and a sweet red pepper tartar sauce (£4.95); Roasted Fillet of Hake with a chorizo and roasted red pepper risotto ith tomato, garlic and orange sauce for £13.95 For the vegetarians on the day I visited there was: Tomato Fondue, Wild Mushroom and Aubergine Bake, finished with garlic crumb and poached egg (£4.95) and Rosemary and Truffle Arancini Risotto with a tomato, red onion and spring onion salsa ( £4.95). The restaurant opening times are Monday to Saturday from 7pm to 9.30pm. They also offer bar meals between 12 and 2 pm Mondays to Saturdays and evening meals Monday to Friday from 6 to 8 pm.

One of my favorite pubs when I come home to Wales. I've been coming here for 40+ years. Great…read morebeers, lovely staff, exceedingly good food on a great menu, and a building that should last another half millennium plus. And a beautiful spot for a picture that will include a thatched roof and hanging baskets.

A beautiful restaurant and wonderful customer service. The interior is very elegant and I would…read moreconsider using it for an event in the future if possible. Parking was not the easiest. I got the last space, but I couldn't see if overflow parking was available. The appetisers were very good and beautifully presented. The duck that my friend had looked wonderful. Our main courses were very good. The cod was lovely and the steaks were nice. My steak was a little fatty and I found the gristle very chewy on the end piece. I also like my triple cooked chips a little more crispy, but that's just my taste. The desserts were lovely and again beautifully presented. The ginger cake with chocolate mousse and the ganache plate were particularly good. The table next to us has the beef wellington and I would definitely order that if I went again. It looked phenomenal! Overall a lovely experience.

This restaurant excels at everything it seems..what a delight!…read more - Beautiful indoor and outdoor seating - Perfect service, attentive but not too much - Small thoughtful extras - Excellent food - Very well priced Came in for lunch. Had the 3 course lunch menu for £38 (what a steal!). Lamb belly for starter was delicious, well seasoned and put together dish. Mains I tried the pork collar which was very good but the house made black pudding was phenomenal, best I have ever had..inventively spiced, wish I could buy a kilo to take home. Dessert was fig leaf panna cotta, light and flavoursome. Had a coffee with dessert which was also excellent. Its very clear that they try to do everything to the best standard possible. Wish I lived closer.