Hawkes House in South Gloucestershire

We live in Thornbury and go to Hawkes House all the time, it's a firm favourite. Coffee is excellent, breakfast is always great and their roasts are very good. A few years ago we found it quite hit and miss but it's been really consistent in the last couple of years, they've definitely upped their game. It's rustic, a lovely old building with tons of character, I always find it warm and cosy though.

Very slow service, cream tea ok, but as end of the day on a Saturday the scones were not as fresh as expected.

Lovely staff,great surroundings - and they have books!

Great service, decent coffee and unexpected Smarties 😋. Next time I'll try the full food combo.

Group of neighbours discussed the impact of parking charges!

A group of 10 of us had a meal here. We pre ordered the main meals and ordered desserts afterwards. Great friendly service from the staff and tasty food. Will visit again.

Lovely evening & atmosphere last night .There were 10 of us but when another person joined us it was not a problem. Pre- ordering the main worked really well as all food came together and tasted good . Great friendly service !

I've lived in Thornbury now for about 10 weeks and most days and maybe a few nights a week .. The staff are Absolutely Amazing! The Food is Amazing and we always get a warm welcome.. I will always choose this place for a Relaxing drink...

This was our first visit. A great place to come to eat, have a coffee or something stronger, and enjoy the informal friendly welcome and atmosphere. The menu looked tempting and although we only had coffees and cake and ham and cheese croquettes we shall return for something more substantial. Recommended. Dogs warmly welcomed.

Great place, our favourite in Thornbury. Lovely staff, always receive a warm & friendly welcome

Unbearably long waits without warning and wifi doesn’t work

Dined here a few times and each time I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself, the staff are always kind and the food is just sublime! I’d recommend Hawkes to everyone.

Really disappointed with our meal and service today at Hawks House. We had a table for 8 people for Sunday lunch. I ordered the vegan roast and when it arrived after a very long wait, there was a piece of beef on my quorn. They had obviously used meat gravy on my vegan meal. I then ordered a lentil curry and this was so salty I couldn’t eat it. No manager came to apologise. Other meals in our party didn’t turn up, they ran out of Yorkshire puds even though the place was empty and the portion were very small. It’s was an awful experience, I walked out still hungry and will not be returning.

Great food and service. Will visit again

Been visiting HH on and off for years but it is so hit and miss. The service is so slow even when it is practicly empty. Popped in for a coffee and sourdough toast and if you can't get that right there are problems. If i want seeded sliced bread then i'll pop to Aldi myself. The chef cannot even toast the bread correctly. On a positive the coffee was good. But then again it is equally good in the lounge where you will get sourdough!

Great place to meet up with friends.

Great pub with good drinks and tasty food options. Staff was very friendly and the food portions were very generous.

Lovely toasted sour dough sandwich, sat outside, and enjoyed the live music. It was a nice way to spend an hour on Sunday afternoon. Staff very pleasant.

Had a sausage and bacon sandwich the portion size was mean it was 1 sausage and one slice of bacon inside a buttered min french stick for £7 not worth it.

Great place but food on the floor

Service and atmosphere was lovely however food took over 30mins to arrive, it was cold, portions were small and there was a hair in it. :(

Went here with family from abroad. Usually a safe bet, but only one person working behind the bar and front of house - they were really polite and helpful. 4 out of 5 meals were prepared poorly or burnt. Not as good as it used to be. Other lounge type bar in the area are now way above this in every sense.

Great spot on a baking hot Monday evening. Nicely away from the roads, good seating both indoors and out.

The fish and chips were tasty but the piece of fish was very small.

Great place for a drink and a tasty meal, staff are welcoming and helpful with Dan being the stand out. Dog friendly, kid friendly, just friendly friendly !

Hawkes House brought their House Box to our anniversary party. They barbecued for us on site, a veggie feast. Everyone loved the food, and gave loads of positive feedback. It really helped our event to be a success. Thank you so much!

Lovely little place in Thornbury. We were able to sit outside because of the weather being so nice. To be honest I did think £10.50 for 3 scoops of ice cream and a smoothie was quite expensive, but then maybe that’s just me. It was a lovely treat though. Quick service and was also cleared away quickly which is good because of the weather + wasps etc.

Nice decor ,well presented. coffee was good .

Love this place, always visit whenever I come to Thornbury. A unique atmosphere and great food.

First visit ,liked it so much we booked for lunch next day.

Hawkes house is a firm favourite. We come from far away to eat here- never disappoints. Excellent food. Excellent coffee. Excellent vibe.

Enjoyed having a plate of great steak and a pint of peroni

Great service, food, atmosphere.

Great customer service, the waiter was spot on. The chilli dog was fantastic, good beer, loved our visit!

Came here for a late breakfast/brunch with friends. found a table and ordered at the bar which was fine but then it took ages to receive our order. we only saw one waitress the whole time we were there. she would bring out one drink for one table and then the next drink would be for a completely different table, lots of people receiving half of their order and still waiting for the rest. Some tables nearby were complaining that they ordered coffee over 40 mins ago and still waiting while others had arrived and been served before them! some of our table received their food before the drinks arrived. just very unorganised! prices are cheap but you get what you pay for, sourdough bread is 2 thin breadsticks, eggs were over cooked and not runny. coffee was cold. couldn't complain because there wasn't any staff around and no one returned to ask if our food was ok.

Great Sunday Roast Beef and eggs Florentine with great beer and freshly squeezed orange juice accompanied by live tunes by Benny J aka Benny Hayes 😋 🙂

Had a table of 7. Absolutely fantastic food and service. The roast was incredible. We also appreciated the kids toy box. A lovely family friendly place.

Brilliant independent cafe/bar! Great selection of food and drink and can cater for most allergies. They had a great selection of Gluten-free food and cakes! There is a baby changing room in the ladies bathroom, in the end cubicle (FYI) Dog friendly and good atmosphere. Well worth a visit! Can recommend booking if you can to guarantee a space!

Fantastic food, with a Sunday Specials list. The beef tacos were very good. Also, there was live music, a singer with a guitar who was very good, playing a range of songs.

Experiencing a very stressful day with a relative in hospital, we call in to Hawkes House for lunch. We were met by a very friendly Jenny and made our order. It arrived timely and good quality. The cup of tea was very much needed and very good. It was topped off with a passionate knowledgeable briefing in the buildings history, by Jenny. Jenny’s caring comments as we were leaving showed her friendliness. Thank you.

Haven’t been here for a while. Service was ok . One set of drinks arrived quite quickly and the other drinks ordered at the same time arrived after the food , I had to remind them about the rest of the drinks order . The breakfast itself I don’t think was worth the £12.50 price tag . One sausage, one bacon, one poached egg, about half a dessert spoonful of “homemade “ beans and the thinnest slice of black pudding I’ve ever seen (almost a shaving) . A few small mushrooms a slice of baguette bread and some cooked cherry tomatoes. Oh and a piece of over-fried hash brown. Although it was edible I found it very disappointing. Will I return. I doubt it.

It was ok we just had coffee and flap jack

It is one of the cleanest places in all of Bristol, the waiters are constantly cleaning the tables, the food is good because it is typical of MacDonald

Sad to say but this place did not hit the spot. Went for a sneaky bottle of wine on a Sunday (no kids) and we won't rush back. The wine was cold, the atmosphere was cold and so was the temperature. Shamless to say but we went to a chain (lounge) afterwards for a cocktail and we will go back there next time. It was warm, cocktails were great and so was the atmosphere. Gutted as we would much prefer to support an independent business.

Great breakfast as always and lovely coffee too!

Love this place, great service and food!

Nice Bar Cafe with good selection and good variety of vegan options

Always love finding an excuse to visit

Fantastic hot chocolate and amazing cinnamon buns! Staff were friendly and welcoming. Will look forward to trying their range of beers and food next time!

Ive been twice & both times the Atmosphere, Service & Food & Drink was absolutely perfect.

Popped in this morning and went to sit down at a table to be shouted across from the bar that we couldn’t sit there as reserved, no sign on this table like all the rest I questioned this with the staff member as no reservation note and said that they should ensure they are clearly labelled with this he just laughed in my face This he continued to do all the way thought our conversation Will not be returning here

Lovely place, good service and great food, especially the confit duck leg!!

Food is good, has always been. But the service is getting worse. We live locally and used to go frequently, but it's become quite normal to wait 30 minutes for one coffee. It used to be our regular cafe but unfortunately not anymore.

Breakfast is rather pricey, too much self made stuff. Great service but extremely slow cooking . Awful chairs, overpriced and not enough of food

This place was amazing, a true hidden gem and well worth the stop. We would be here everyday if it was nearby. I highly recommend their brisket sandwich. ❤️

Fantastic and delicious food, with gluten free and vegan options. Staff were really friendly and helpful and created a lovely relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We all had a great night!

Went as a group for a book club Christmas dinner, we were so happy with the inviting environment, the friendly, helpful staff & the most amazing, delicious food! It was an excellent experience & we’ll definitely go back again!

Great place for families with good range of vegan options.

A lovely, cosy place with delicious eggs florentine! Friendly staff.

Big breakfast isn't exactly "Big" didn't really feel like it was £14 worth of food,

Give the Funky Farmer a free Drink.

Great place for an after school treat. Delicious food served all day. Children welcome.

George S (waiter) was fantastic with the quiz. He was lively, enthusiastic and made the experience. He made the effort with us and was engaging in conversations and is very smartly dressed every time. Thank you George

A light hearted request. Please bring back the Minstrels with the coffee. Smarties just don’t hack it. 🌞😀

Staff are always friendly and helpful. Been a local weekend breakfast spot for me for a while now. Love it. Food is awesome

Omg! Amazing food, great atmosphere, very friendly staff, dog friendly too! First time visitor but definitely will return... Ten out of ten!!

Great Sunday lunch. Beer good and well priced. Wine incredibly expensive - excessive. Toilets a shambles and too often the case here. Table service good incoming but non existent afterwards. Sunday live music exceptional. This is a great place, too often let down by poor facilties and service but it still has much to offer.

Stopped for lunch and a pint. Crab panini washed down with a pint of Cheddar Valley. Nice friendly staff spot on, thanks guys.

Fish and chips- The batter wasn’t crisp, so just ate the inside fish! Chips were ok. A little disappointed but still love the place.

Disappointed with the full breakfast, only 1 rasher of bacon, 1 egg and a small slice of sourdough toast considering the price. The homemade beans weren’t particularly nice, would prefer actual baked beans instead. Overall the interior felt a little grubby, tables need a good wipe, menus were dirty, cushion on the chair was dirty and no checked back during the meal to see if everything was ok. Won’t be going back!

Really nice breakfast relaxed atmosphere

Popped in a few times this weekend dodging the rain and needing recharge phones from playing Pokemon! All the drinks we got were great, the luxury hot chocolate looked really impressive! Complimentary smarties definitely appreciated! Chocolate brownie yesterday was one of the best I've ever had! ❤ Full breakfast this morning was gorgeous, and you really should put the mac and cheese with bacon on the permanent menu, it's way too good to be a special! Atmosphere great, staff professional and cheerful, loved seeing other people's dogs. If I'm ever Pokemoning around here again I'll definitely come back!

Always an amazing experience here!! Relaxed, fantastic food & service. All the team are happy & smiling along with being very helpful. You can't not enjoy Hawkes, a wonderful place for all.

missed lunch so went for early dinner,17-15 hours the lady? behind bar was rude and unhelpful.but the food and price was o/k.

Had a delicious full breakfast with loose leaf tea on the outside terrace. The food was fresh and of great quality, particularly the bread. Service was very friendly. Would definitely go again and maybe try one of their many vegan options or sweets.

Cafe has great vibe, and staff were very accommodating and friendly! Good cakes also

Helpful and friendly staff, lovely cup of tea. Nice cakes, looking forward to trying the Sir Choc-o-Lot cake if I come here again!

I had a terrible experience with the food here. The sandwich I received was not up to the standard I was expecting and the waitress agreed. The waitress was lovely and tried her hardest by replacing my sandwich for the bao buns, but they took another 45 mins and really weren't amazing. Great service, great looking place but the kitchen needs a shake up.

Absolutely lovely people and lovely place.

Always a pleasure to eat lovely local food in a good atmosphere.

Thanks to everyone at Hawkes house especially Tarryn for being so incredibly kind 💜 My mum has been in rehab for a month , just up the road from Hawkes House .Tarryn has been serving coffee with a smile and kind words . I made this my morning treat of takeaway Cappuccinos for mum and I . Had wonderful lunch's in between visits or evening after a night visit . Everyone so friendly and such good coffee and food . You've been my lifeline . Deborah 🙏

Friendly staff and nice food. They have a children's menu if you ask.

First time in here for 30 years or more, It was a pub then! Had good coffee and cake, nice atmosphere, and good service 👌

Cannot give an honest opinion on food, but going by the menu it looked very nice.

Was going to eat in here Looks lovely in side and welcoming. But on the walk in u can smell damp on the main entrance

Best pub in Thornbury. Fantastic food, lovely staff and a great atmosphere. Also dog friendly! Live music on Sundays :)

Went for the Arbor tap takeover and steak night (and have been other times too). A fantastic evening, great beer, delicious food and reasonably priced too. Would highly recommend

They said half an hour for food. It was about an hour we waited. Writing this review while I wait. Can’t comment on the food yet.

Staff very friendly. Cappuccino served with 3 smarties, a nice touch. Best iced coffee. Lovely outside space. Hawkes has been a relaxing bolt hole from a stressful time. Smiling staff have helped

Fabulous place great coffee and food.

Nice dishes with a medium portion, just fit my favourite.

We had a steak locally sourced from the butcher. Very good price and excellent quality believe the next one is July 1st.

Food is delicious and staff always very friendly and welcoming. Also have their own pilsner on tap which is fab 🍻

Lovely lovely staff. Nice ambience and atmosphere but average food and amateur service for a restaurant.

Great asthetic and theme of the restaurant however the service was quite slow. Took around 20 minutes for our food to get given to our table however the staff was really nice. The food was the main reason i gave such a low review, the halloumi fries were very rubbery and bit stale whilst the burgers were small and the meat seemed undercooked. But the presentation was amazing! Would partially recommend.

Nice for a drink perhaps but food was cold, tasteless and expensive for how low quality it was.

Lovely food and great atmosphere

I’m a fairly regular visitor of Hawkes House. I like the chilled vibe and menu. So I was eagerly awaiting the renovations and new menu to be complete. I took my mum there as my treat to her. No one greeted us or showed us to our reserved table. It’s also no longer table service. We had to find it ourselves. They didn’t have a cocktail menu available as ‘the new ones hadn’t been delivered’. We did order cocktails, but one of the cocktails was unavailable as they didn’t have the ingredients for the new menu? Waited 40 minutes for cocktails to be brought to table. We both ordered Bibimbap, mine was vegan chicken. However it was not stated on the menu that the vegan chicken was bread crumbed - I’m gluten free, but after waiting some time, I didn’t have the energy to say anything (I’m only intolerant). No one came to check on us after food service, to see if everything was okay with our meal. I then went to order desserts for myself and my mum at the bar, but was informed the kitchen had closed. It would have been nice to have been told the closure time when ordering at the beginning of the evening, so we could have got our order in earlier (Hawkes House wasn’t due to close until an hour later, so we thought we had plenty of time). Finally, when paying the bill, again we weren’t asked how our meal was. I think it’s unfortunate, as I used to love Hawkes House, but sadly that’ll be my last visit.

I’m a fairly regular visitor of Hawkes House. I like the chilled vibe and menu. So I was eagerly awaiting the renovations and new menu to be complete. I took my mum there as my treat to her. No one greeted us or showed us to our reserved table. It’s also no longer table service. We had to find it ourselves. They didn’t have a cocktail menu available as ‘the new ones hadn’t been delivered’. We did order cocktails, but one of the cocktails was unavailable as they didn’t have the ingredients for the new menu? Waited 40 minutes for cocktails to be brought to table. We both ordered Bibimbap (which weren’t like a classic Bibimbap), mine was vegan chicken. However it was not stated on the menu that the vegan chicken was bread crumbed - I’m gluten free, but after waiting some time, I didn’t have the energy to say anything (I’m only intolerant). No one came to check on us after food service, to see if everything was okay with our meal. I then went to order desserts for myself and my mum at the bar, but was informed the kitchen had closed. It would have been nice to have been told the closure time when ordering at the beginning of the evening, so we could have got our order in earlier (Hawkes House wasn’t due to close until an hour later, so we thought we had plenty of time). Finally, when paying the bill, again we weren’t asked how our meal was. I think it’s unfortunate, as I used to love Hawkes House, but sadly that’ll be my last visit.

The atmosphere and decor here are great, a really nice, independent restaurant. However, although the burger was good, the bibimbap was disappointing - it seems strange to offer something as unusual as this (and get me excited) and then do it badly. Nothing like the Korean style bibimbap unfortunately.