Fosso Lounge in Mendip

The best we've experienced on our visits to historic places.

Yeah it is just OK. A modern take on the greasy spoon.

On a rainy Saturday lunch time, after exploring the beautiful cathedral in Wells, the girlfriend and I managed to find somewhere to eat that wasn’t full. Everyone had taken inside for their lunch during to the rain, and as such the only available seating was two low arm chairs. We graciously accepted despite my initial reluctance. The atmosphere was excellent. Bright and vibrant. Ambience was nice, full of people and cheer. One can order via app or going up to the bar (no table service); I ordered the Bang Bang Chicken and a side of onion rings. The bang bang chicken was dry. Like a stirfry with no sauce added. I would have even settled for cheap supermarket chilli sauce. It needed something. The chicken, though dry, served its purpose and it was nice that the veg still had a bite to it. Onion rings were from frozen disappointment. Each was less than the size of one’s palm and tasted of grease and nothing more. Overpriced. Girlfriend chose better with a chicken pannini. But I didn’t taste it so cannot form an opinion. Overall, establishment serves its purpose of feeding g you, but that’s about it. The character paraded on the walls is not translated to the food.

Lounges are always dependable. Good, reasonably priced food, nice atmosphere and great service.

I very rarely complain. We visit here every week, always been very good until this evening. Chips were not the same soggy appeared reheated,, we were told they were from a new supplier. The Burger wasn't it's usual standard bacon rubbery. We almost finished our mains before my partner got her main (Nsai Goreng) which had the hallmarks of a Microwave meal. Hopefully this was an off night, as we have planned a visit next week with friends.

Nice place to chill. Nice food too

Good was tasty but the portion was small. Three strips of chicken does not warrant a main course.

Brilliant place except to many dogs On our visit 12 dogs inside. Our fault for not knowing

This lounge is a cross between an airport departure lounge and a cresh. Although the décor is lovely and the staff very efficient. The clientele a mix of decrepit angry short tempered confused old people, individuals taking up a table for 4 whilst working solo on their laptops and crying children. If you want a weatherspoon breakfast at inflated prices whilst having a sensory overload, this will be right up your street. It's not ideal 😔

Took my grandchildren for lunch. Good food (burgers and sausages). Lovely area for kids to get books and toys. Gave them crayons and pics to colour in.

Either well for a family brunch gathering. Relaxed atmosphere. Not table service and quite noisy. Breakfast food was good.

Always amazing food and service. Can’t fault any experience we have had here.

A very nice place for breakfast, friendly service ,very reasonable food, very cold inside, wear your coat, children's portions available, we would recommend you try here, we will be returning soon.

What a great experience we had on Sunday. The lounge was busy but that didn't prevent a friendly welcome, the manager remembered our call to book the table, the children in our party were provided with things to keep them entertained, the young guy taking orders was on the ball, the service timely, the servers were friendly too and the food and drinks excellent and at a reasonable price. Just how an establishment like this should be. Thank you for givimg us an excellent time.

Warm, all audiences rub shoulders, it's great.

don't bother with table ordering. it's a nightmare .

DON'T TRUST IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES I've generally always eaten in Lounges because I have a few food allergies and intolerances (yeah - I'm the most annoying party guest!!) and it has always catered well for these. Unfortunately this time they well and truly screwed up! I outlined my food issues at the counter (one of which is potatoes), only to find a chip in my sweet potato fries. My other dish also tasted funny (others on my table agreed) and so I can only assume there was a mix up with the non vegan version of their dishes or their Saturday staff are not trained correctly. Until I ate here, I had not relapsed for 6 years. Now, a month later and I am still paying the price and will likely be for months to come. I will never eat there, or in another lounge ever again. In response to the Owner's message: Thanks for the stock response! "You'll let the kitchen know". This should never have happened in the first place. You present yourself as a company who can cater to allergies, when clearly you can't. You obviously don't understand how dangerous an intolerance can be, whereas I am paying for eating at your establishment a month later, and will be likely to for the foreseeable. You are playing with people's quality of life (and indeed, for those with full-blown allergies, their actual lives). Funnily enough, I won't be coming back to any of your restaurants to play health-roulette, and to check if your standards are high enough this time.

Lovely place, beautifully decorated, spacious and nice. The food was ok though. I ordered 3 tapas for £13.95. Those were NOT a normal size tapas you get in any mexican restaurant. 5 small cooked crowns, 2 tiny quesadillas and patatas bravas which was such a tiny bowl of half cooked potatoes. I was still very hungry after my food. My partner was fine with his burger. Given all that l, it was cheap, £38 for 2 beers and 2 meals is considered good!

Big restaurant on the middle of Wells high street, lots of space inside but can still get VERY busy in the middle of a weekend. Parking is a bit tricky but location is perfect when hitting the shops

Wandered in this morning looking for brunch with my wife and daughter. There were a few people in and about six or seven tables free in the front so not overly busy, trouble was, every empty table was covered in empty cups, plates and general detritus. So we just sort of hung around at the front for a minute or two waiting to be at least acknowledged but no such luck. The interesting thing is that coffee and food was being brought out to the front, but waiting staff then returned with empty trays ? Why not pick up some of the empty cups and plates on the way back, make an effort, and save another trip? Anyway, after the awkward linger we just walked out. There are plenty of other places in Wells.

What a great team, super food, great atmosphere, it was our wedding anniversary and Chris did his level best to make it special. Fabulous friendly service.

Great food and atmosphere. Something on the menu for everyone!

Helpful staff, food and pot of tea lovely

Quirky bar/cafe with varied menu and unusual art decor. Lots of tables. Friendly staff. Food was tasty but could have been warmer. Toilets were okay...noticed that at 11am the 12 o'clock check had already been signed off!

Always friendly, nice atmosphere 👌

Visit Fosso once a week for a midweek date night. Staff are always lovely. Food is great every time, never had a bad meal. There are different choices for vegetarians instead of the boring standard options we get. I adore the bang bang cauliflower 👌🏻

A very pleasant experience overall.

Went in for lunch, we both had Nasi Goreng, which we enjoyed. Being a Monday it was quite, hence a little lacking in atmosphere.

My chicken had been so deeply fried it was dry, crispy to the point of deep brown and tasted horrid. The chips were ok . And so was my latte. The service and politeness / friendliness of staff were good.

Nice to go and walking around Wells, 🇬🇧 🇬🇧

Not as good as it used to be do not know why

Waited ages for our food, then when it arrived it wasn't very hot.

All lounges are similar but this was a really nice spot in a town thats otherwise quite expensive. Thank you. Thoroughly recommend

Normally I don't have a problem with the Fosso lounge but the last 2 visits have been disappointing. I ordered a smashed avacado brunch which was teeny weeny tiny and had 3 very small pieces of avacado on a small slice of bread with an egg and a drizzle of sauce. At least the egg was of normal size! But hardly a brunch and cost just short of £10. At the weekend we stopped by and shared a bottle of Tempranillo which was simply awful..

To begin with, our table needed cleaning. A young guy attempted to clean it, by flicking crumbs etc onto the floor with a micro-jcloth! Not overly impressed by this! Ordering was easy as was payment. Slightly disappointed by the quality & portion size but service was quick.

Family meal. The food is excellent. Coloring and pastels for children as well as a book stand available. Excellent time and excellent value for money.

Great food - particularly enjoyed the Buddha bowl. Cheeky Mondays was excellent value for money. Staff were very polite and helpful.

I absolutely recommend this place! Great atmosphere, great staff and our food was fantastic.

Little on the pricey side but very good food and brilliant service!

Good gluten free menu and staff attentive and helpful.

Lunch at Fosso lounge is pretty good. The menu is very comprehensive, offering meat, vegan, and gluten free options. The beyond burger was good, the hummus not so much. But overall everyone enjoyed the meal.

Good food, good service, pleasant staff. What more could you want.

Another " Lounge"!! Trowbridge, Frome, and nowWells!!. All 3 " Superb!!

Always a great experience and great choice and varied menu.

Burgers were really nice. Though the pankaces were a bit dry, no maple syrup.

We have visited Fosso Lounge many times over the past 3 years and have always been impressed with the food, VFM, service and atmosphere. Today was far from that. My wife ordered the ‘Smashed Advacado’ - It was a total disappointment as it appeared that they had forgotten the Advacado. We bought this to the attention of a member of staff who explained that the menu had been changed 🤷‍♂️ Not good enough Fosso. Sort yourselves out otherwise you will lose your loyal customers 🤦‍♂️

Their nasi goreng is actually pretty good! Would come back

A nice spot for brunch when in Wells. Prices are okay for what you get, although the portions are not huge, the food is very pleasant. We visited on a Monday morning and it was quite quiet, no issue finding a table in the week. It is well positioned so you can explore the city after your visit.

Met up with friends and had dinner here. The lounges are dog friendly which is great as we both had our dogs with us. Quite a few other diners were inside with their dogs too which is nice to see. After all, the country bangs on about it being one of the most dog loving nations!! I'll hold judgement on that as other countries are way more dog friendly, but the lounge is keep up it's part here. Ordering was easy. Just order via the QR code on the table or pop up to the bar to order. I tried the Cowboy Smash Burger. Burger tasted great, but maybe a little to rich for me at times with all the different flavours and sweetness. Didn't think it would fill me up but it did. The Cherry Bakewell cocktail was nice. Certainly one to try at home one day.

I have always enjoyed fosso in the past, the outrageous prices and small portions have been overlooked due to the ambience feeling slightly more 'upmarket'. Even though dogs are allowed on the furniture. However the superior nature of the management style really grated after we were told that we had ordered wrong when we did not get what we asked for. The supercilious and snide attitude of both management and servers will ensure I will not be returning or recommending it to anyone in the future. Farewel fosso you cheating swindling dirty dog lovers.

No words can describe the feeling of leaving the fosso lounge so disappointed. I can't imagine going back. 3 strikes and your out sorry fosso. I won't be recommending fosso anymore.

Great place....tapas menu is lovely....shame the arancini has vanished....burgers are great too....if you want a quick meal, in a pleasant relaxing comfy atmosphere, then this is the place to head for in Wells.

We love a Lounge and always visit for breakfast when there is one nearby. We had the Lounge poached eggs which were excellent as usual with one exception - the food was a bit cold! Hence loss of a star but it won’t put us off visiting again.

Went with my wife and friends,ordered Nasi Goreng and had to send meal back,due to portion size was minimal compared to several lounges I have previously visited. Admittedly, the waitress taken my meal meal and brought back another meal ,of which was more acceptable. However, my wife's chicken in her burger was very dry and small,but didn't complain as we was with friends and make anymore fuss. Our friends appeared to of been OKwith theirs. Not sure whether to eat there again or not. Shame as the Fondo Lounge in nearby Street ,serves really nice food and staff a lot more friendlier.

We came for a quick brunch. There was a great choice including gluten-free. The food was served promptly and it was very tasty. Staff was friendly and very attentive.

Usual lounge service,just coffee but v nice

Second time here, hoping for speedier service. Sadly not, they appear to be consistent in that it took nearly an hour for a burger to be delivered, just not feasible when on a lunch break.

A very nice clean & modern pub & restaurant, good choice of food & friendly polite staff !

Lovely place, great staff. The chips were a little greasy and destroyed by cooking. The drink and the rest of the meal were great

Staff: 9/10 Food 2/10 Dry burger, Bland cold sweet potato fries and a milkshake that despite tlwhat the price would suggest, has likely never been near ice cream... and is sickly sweet.

What a lovely restaurant. Great menu choice. Delicious food. Would definitely go again when we're next in the area

Disappointing gluten-free meal. Ordered buttermilk chicken strips but it appeared to be a chicken burger. Coleslaw was actually off so couldn't eat it. Underwhelmed.

Huge place in the lovely City of Wells, reasonably priced and the App to order food and drinks is super easy and quick! We had a tapas sharing board, was very tasty, definitely go again

Could do with a proper deep clean

The place is pretty but that's it. We came mid-afternoon, so few customers present. However, all the empty tables still had the dirty glasses and plates from previous customers. The waiter walks past us without even offering us anything, or even clearing the table. The experience ended there for us. Dirty, no sense of service...

I love the lounge. Good value for money

Lovely place for a meal. Plenty of choice and some nice non-alcoholic drinks if you're driving.

Good food at reasonable prices. Staff were friendly and attentive. Lunchtime was very busy but strangely subdued. Sort of bar vibe but didn't quite achieve it.

Went in and took a seat for lunch, as my partner and I have done at numerous Lounges before, and all was normal until we got to the bar to order. Our allergies have never been a problem in any lounge before, but today was different. Presenting a sunflower seed allergy, we told the server that it's not on the matrix, but normally someone will check the ingredients list to ensure safety. This gentleman, or this establishment, flat out refused to check, citing company policy; which was obviously news to us. I've rated food and atmosphere as neutral, based on experiences in other Lounge establishments.

Great place to go. Its honestly beautiful on the inside with all the paintings and portraits and i could just stare at them for hours. Food is great there and the waiters are such lovely people ❤️

Eclectic décor is a feature of the lounge franchise, and Fosso lounge doesn't disappoint. Plenty to look at while you're waiting for your excellent food. Friendly staff, good value, tasty food.

First time to Fosso lounge , which reminds me of weatherspoons. The food was hot , family and pet friendly, and over all, I'm glad we chose , this venue, and good pricing

Staff were friendly and helpful food was very nice (Buttermilk chicken with Fries and Sweet Chilli sauce) 27.7.24

This place is fantastic. The food was very yummy. The best salad I've had ever. Fresh ingredients. Fun atmosphere. Just so much better than a famous pub up the road! The staff here in Fosso are friendly helpful and willing to serve.

Always come here when shopping....love it!!!!!!

We had the best breakfast, enough for 2. The treat was including mushrooms and black pudding. Efficient friendly bar service. Love the old but well put together decor.

Lydia is sensational give her a promotion, 10/10 would be here again.

Having not visited before despite being local to Wells, we have now visited twice in the last 2 weeks! A very pleasant lunch yesterday, highly recommend the philly cheese ciabatta and the iced latte! Ordering via the app is convenient in a way but we found it probably took longer than just speaking to someone! I love the large open windows at the front, looking out on the high street and the world going by.

Great menu for gluten free. Food was lovely and you didn’t have to wait a long time for it to arrive.

Probably one of my favourite places to eat in Wells. Great food and lovely atmosphere

Only went in for coffee, but this not the only one we've been in.

Great little stop for lunch...Great service to

Went for my birthday, needed to change the time of our booked table and the staff were fab

In Wells we saw this great lounge on the way to the local weekend market. Here you are also served at the table. Very quaint and great atmosphere. I drank a very tasty cappuccino. Great atmosphere and for me the best restaurants/pubs I've seen here in Wells 👍

Very comfortable establishment lovely coffee we go in every time we go to Wells.

Been here a few times for food, always lovely and the staff are lovely too. There is charity bingo every 3rd thursday of the month, was a shame limited turn out last night due to football,but still fun and would recommend. It is also dog friendly which is a plus. Breakfasts are lovely and the tapas, havent tried other items yet but confident would be very good too

Always decent food in a lounge restaurant and the atmosphere is predictable. Did over cook the squid which made it chewy, everything else was good.

Lovely meal, good atmosphere even though it was quiet (Thursday at 9pm) Food was delicious, hot and fresh. Our waitress was friendly and absolutely recommend visiting when in Wells

I am visting Somerset for the week from Ireland and we went to Fosso Lounge for dinner, it was an absolute delight. Neil and Lydia (hope I got those names right) were absolutely a pleasure to have served us today. Neil at the till was an absolute pleasure, extremely friendly and welcoming. Lydia was on bar and the cocktails were excellent and very fast at coming out to us. This great service was complemented by really good food. The Lounge and Chicken + avocado burger was phenomenal and the halloumi fries were to die for. I didn't catch the name of the waitress who served us the food but she was also incredibly friendly. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants great cocktails and amazing food.Not to mention the prices, especially for what quality you get is beyond reasonable compared to other places. The decor was also very snazzy and warm. All in all, this place is absolutely deserving of 5 stars all around and next time I visit Somerset, I will definitely be back. 😃

Nice food,friendly and helpful staff

Food- meh. A standard Wetherspoons pub grub menu done at Fosso. Food was hot, service speedy, staff lovely. Would I go back again? Only if there was nothing else open.

A wonderful, stunningly decorated establishment. Excellent service and food.

Only popped in for coffee. But the place was really busy. Was shown to a seat. Ordered online and our drinks were served promptly. Lovely atmosphere friendly polite staff. Definitely coming back for food.

Very pleasant restaurant in the centre of Wells. We were very glad of it being open on a Sunday evening because everything else had stopped serving food.

Had dinner here last night. They do what they do very well. I might have given 4.5 stars if possible simply because it was not to the same standard as perhaps an independent restaurant might be. But as part of a chain they were fine. Very friendly staff (perhaps slightly under-staffed), food was okay and decor/atmosphere certainly delivered on the 'lounge' aesthetic. We were just really glad they were open and still serving quite late on a Sunday evening in the quiet location of Wells.

Had Tapas there very nice, and their cherry 🍒 bakewell cocktail 🍸 is delicious

A really nice chilled atmosphere with decent food and drink. Being dog friendly is definitely a bonus!

Had tuna melt sandwich, which wasnt very good at all. Bread was toasted but was very hard and there was no tuna in it and very little cheese. Raspberry cake was quite dry. Coffees were ok. Not a good eating experience.

Plenty of GF options and choices for family. Love food, decor, welcoming, good value. Have similar in Liverppol: Milo and Brasso Loung so knew the food choices. 'Go to' breakfast and chilled

This is a lovely restaurant, well worth a visit. Not badly priced too.