Stag & Hounds in North Somerset

Great hospitality, lovely food and overall positive atmosphere. Definitely recommend to all :)

We chose the lunch deal (lighter bite) with dessert for +£2.50 but were told there were no desserts so had to go for the starter. The main course would have looked better on a smaller plate as being a smaller portion, it therefore looked sparse. There was a token gesture of salad. We weren't offered any alternative dessert. Food was nice and service good. Nothing about the meal encourages us to return.

They food was relly nice and flavor full, the staff where all lovely to talke to

Lovely food and staff friendly and helpful

Fantastic building, amazing staff, great quality food

Was welcoming and staff were really friendly, food was tasty and didn't have to wait long

Blonde barmaid… polite, friendly & very helpful on entering pub. Ordered on app Pub was very quiet… x6 simple meals took 45minutes to arrive. Presentation looked awful Battered Fish looked overcooked and was as tough as leather. The barbecue chicken was meant to come with barbecue sauce when we approached staff they just directed us to the bottle of condiments & chicken was dry & overcooked. Staff enquired how the food was we were honest & said it was overcooked he said he would let chef know… they never came back to us. On collecting up plates Portuguese ? New publican asked again how our meal was… we again explained staff were friendly but the food was awful… she said we should have sent it back… we explained we had already waited 45mins and were really hungry and were there to celebrate a birthday so didn’t want to spoil the day… instead of offering maybe free desert or a refund on the x2 awful meals or even refunding the drinks order we were offered nothing and instead made to feel like we were at fault.

Just had a lovely meal for valentine night . Staff very polite and friendly . Valentine menu 3 courses or main menu , Food hot and plenty of it , checked in on us a couple of times thought out meals .. As it was valentine night I would have like a candle maybe and some music suitable for evening . Other than that 10/10 Would recommend to friends and family

"Came in with family was greeted by a lovely man named lewis and what a welcome he gave us! Full of smiles and so polite. He showed us to our table and to come see him at the bar. He recommended some dishes and told us he's the assistant manager and that one day he'd love to be the general manager for the stag and hounds and I can see it as he's an absolute asset! Hope all the right people recognise this Lewis for all he does as he's so hard working and just so very good at his job. Will be back because of him!"

Food was lovely, nicely cooked and hot, nice friendly staff.

Great food great service . Food come out quickly very satisfied

visited stag and hounds today sunday 2nd feb .The sunday roast was beyond awful ,it was cold , and inedible, will definitely would never return again

Had fish and chip meal here passing through.

Lovely location, very clean establishment, my steak was seasoned and cooked to perfection, my only recommendation is the plate could have less garnishes, peas(could use some acidity and seasoning)and fries are more than enough.The hosts Tania and Marcus were lovely and exceed my expectations. Well done 👍.

Party of 13 people Food all came out together Excellent service and staff very friendly with bringing out cake etc

When arrived at the restaurant we weren’t shown to the table we got told to find a table and there was no cutlery on the table ready and dirty tables everywhere. When ordering we couldn’t order what we wanted as the restaurant ran out of meats on a Sunday for a roast and they also ran out of puddings!!!! We waited over 1 hour and 45 minutes for our starters to arrive and the restaurant was empty and well when they arrived it the standard of the food and presentation was diabolical. When our main courses came the food was cold, the standard and presentation was again diabolical. The service at the restaurant was rubbish we had empty glasses and dirty plates left on our table and no one came to check to see if we were happy with the food!! At the end of our meal that we couldn’t eat we asked to speak to the manger and apparently the staff didn’t know where the manger was and told us that they personally wouldn’t eat at the restaurant and no it’s not worth over £100 for food!!!!!! We will not be visiting here again and this experience has ruined our family member birthday.

Amazing atmosphere in a modern pub. Both staff and food were amazing. Top points to the Sirloin which was cooked perfectly! Definitely a must go if you're in the area!

Stag and hounds since new owners took over it’s the place to be food spot on and the service is quality lovely staff always there to help definitely recommend

Very very bad Christmas day meal. 3 hour wait for food and no apology or anything. Just before we left we had a chat with "Lewis" raising our concerns and he says "I'm the new deputy/assistant manager and I'll make all the right changes to better this pub" what does that have any relevance to my complaint? He was more concerned about bigging up his promotion than helping listen to our complaint. Now we won't return after 8 years of being locals.

A friend and I meet here a few times a year for a catch up. The staff are friendly and the service is polite. The food is good too.

Food was fresh and beautiful and came out hot thanks chef Dan

Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Quick service and yummy hot food. Good for drinks with friends or a family meal out. Dog friendly!! 💖🐶

I recently ventured here from my home in the cotswolds, while on a journey to a lovely town called Burnham-on-sea. Popped in for some lunch, and the food was delicious. The staff were lovely, and the atmosphere was cosy. I would definitely recommend the stag & hounds :)

I loved it here, the food was amazing (highly recommend the tomato pasta) and so were the staff, I would like to give a quick mention to Kira and Jo, who went above and beyond to make sure my service was one to remember, although all of the staff were brilliant. The pub had a homey feel to it and the vibe was perfect. Highly recommend and will come again.

Booked for Christmas Day lunch. Waited 2 hours with no food. 3 small children who were starving . Ruined our Christmas will never go back. Very poor. No communication with staff

We were a very large party of 22 people the staff were lovely very welcoming and accommodating to our needs . Food was fine Lovely atmosphere and lovely venue Well done lads ! We’re be back x

Prior to Xmas day issues regarding cancellation emails sent in error and poor communication around this situation. On the day itself long wait for food, staff showed little interest. The music on the day provided little in the way of a Xmas atmosphere.

If you're looking for a welcoming and charming pub with a fantastic atmosphere, look no further than the Stag & Hounds. From the moment you step inside, the decor immediately sets the tone for a cozy yet vibrant setting. The rustic yet modern touches create the perfect balance between tradition and comfort, offering a space that feels both familiar and refreshing. The atmosphere is equally inviting. Whether you're enjoying a quiet drink or a lively meal with friends, the ambiance at Stag & Hounds makes every visit special. The combination of great lighting, comfortable seating, and a lively crowd ensures that you're always in good company. When it comes to the food, Stag & Hounds truly delivers. The fish and chips are a standout—crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can taste the freshness in every bite. The steak is equally impressive, cooked to perfection and served with a generous portion of delicious sides. Every dish is a testament to the quality and care that goes into their food preparation. But what really sets this place apart is the professional and friendly staff. They're attentive without being overbearing, ensuring that every guest has a pleasant and memorable experience. Special mention goes to the hosts, Tânia and Marcus, whose warm hospitality truly enhances the visit. Their passion for creating a welcoming environment shines through, making everyone feel like part of the family. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or planning a relaxed evening with friends, Stag & Hounds is the perfect spot to enjoy good food, great company, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Great food and drinks, with a brilliant atmosphere. Absolutely recommended!

I recently visited Stag & Hounds overall, it was an enjoyable experience! The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the steak and fries. The steak was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection—juicy, flavorful, and exactly how I like it. The fries complemented the dish perfectly, making it a satisfying and hearty meal. The staff, they were friendly enough, but there’s room for improvement ) Overall, I’d recommend this pub for anyone craving a great steak and fries. It’s worth a visit.

Wonderful steaks and great atmosphere! I truly enjoyed our visit with the family. Lovely pub which I am sure I will visit more often. Highly recommend!

Great pub, great food, great atmosphere. Steak was amazing. They also dog friendly and have a dog menu 🥰. See you soon again .

I went to the pub and it was an amazing experience!! It’s the best pub ever! The staff was amazing, the food was awesome and the drinks were very very good! We are coming again soon!! All the best!!

Amazing pub! The staff was always on the lookout, the food was great, really tasty and the drinks were fenomenal!! Definitely going there again!!

great food, excellent atmosphere, very professional staff. A great place to spend time with the family

Lovely decorated clean establishment.

Decent good pub food, great price. A little quiet, as early Sunday evening. Great service and welcome from three lads on duty. Dogs welcome, even have a dog menu. Highly recommend for no fuss food that the kids will eat in a nice family friendly pub.

Great steaks and fish and chips were crispy and fresh. The pub has a really nice vibe. I recommend it highly and the friendly staff are always helpful.

What a disaster of Christmas!! 2 hour wait for food and staff said it wasn't there problem! The foreign man was so rude!

Great environment and good value meals. Staff are also so friendly. Kids absolutely love it. Ps please bring back the Lemon cheesecake 😊

Works Christmas meal was a disaster communication was not great food was late coming out staff didn't appoligies prawn cocktail was small food was cold could nearly eat it certainly NOT going back there

It was a work Christmas meal, 11 of us. The starter's were OK, very small amount of prawns in the prawn cocktail, a thin piece of wholemeal bread seemingly from a basic loaf of bread rather than the crusty bread as advertised. The soup was good though. The roast potatoes were well overcooked on all but one plate that had them, dark brown and hard. The sprouts were rock hard and cold, same with the carrots. Tiny piece of brocoli, two slivers of parsnip. No gravey for the vegan. The ony ones that said their meals were OK but disappointing had fish or the burger. I really wish I had taken photos of the meals but didn't think of it at the time. Staff could hear what we were saying about the meals and didn't ask if everything was OK. When they were told we wasn't happy they just said sorry. A truly dreadful meal.

Really good food really nice people good atmosphere and good prices for everyone

Really fantastic staff, nothing too much trouble. Very friendly, outgoing yet professional. Well cooked food,

Disgusting that management have said the find it uncomfortable to work with gay people, sacking someone because of it and saying they are allowed their political views. Disgusting. Whenever i ate here food was terrible anyway. Found hairs in both our meals last time we visited, complained and no action taken not even a sorry!!

Returning customer ever year in December after a crazy morning of softplay. Very pleasant venue at christmas with friendly and helpful staff. Comes highly recommended

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and good value for money

Food was below average all round and brought out late after people who arrived after us were being served theirs first . My partners steak sandwhich was not edible due to being full of gristle and we were told that the cut of meat they had was all the same so no point in ordering a replacement , very disappointing!!!. My five year olds garlic bread was forgotten so we also chased this only to be told it had been left under the grill and no apology given!!! After asking for the complaints procedure I was fobbed off by bar staff that the company is a partnership so you couldn't complain and was then met be a very aggressive and confrontational manager Stephen who was clearly very inexperienced . After eventually refunding my partners food with no apology for ruining our night he lost his temper and told me to petuantly 'xkeep the drinks!!!'' i had just ordered and walked off . I have lived in the area for the last ten years and will never go back and will definitely be warning everyone I know to give it a wide birth whilst this the food and current manager Stephen are so poor!!!!!

Great Pub food in one of the nicest looking pubs I have been into. Everything was clean and organised including the toilets and the pub has a homely and warm feeling and free parking. Well worth a stop and food was spot on, with friendly service

Ever since nikki left place hasn't been the same and now after seeing it got a 2 star hygiene rating won't return seems like Lewis should be the manager he is the saving grace he is attentive hard working and should get more recognition

Food was lovely and hot very tasty and full of flavour, the service was excellent and staff was very friendly nice place to take your dogs with there own menu well done all keep up the good work x

After being taken away by my daughter for a treat we were told by many people to try the stag & hounds upon arrival we noticed the bar had a wonderful atmosphere the staff ana management were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble we ordered food and drinks the drinks were amazing and cold the food was delicious nice and hot and cooked to perfection

So I enquired on Facebook if it was true they had received a 2 star hygiene rating. If untrue I would have booked but instead my comment was deleted and I was blocked from the Facebook page??? I also noticed another post said it had 27 comments but there was only 19 which means they were deleted also. How childish does the manager have to be by deleting negative constructive criticism and questions? Does he/she think by removing all negative comments that the problem will just go away? Only likes positive comments? Well here it is. Can't delete a review like a comment. I suggest the manager grows up.

Came for drinks with my uni friends for drinks and was approached by the manager who offered us all free drinks to leave a good review for him but said I couldn't have one because he already gave out so many to the table which singled me out so I'm doing the opposite now because that wasn't fair at all Edit to the reply: This is the right business as my friends had already put up the reviews you had asked as promised so since you left me out I did the opposite. Don't give out free drinks then lie about it.

Great food, immaculate service, the venue was clean and well presented, we will definitely be returning soon! The staff could not do enough for us!

Very friendly, and nice welcoming atmosphere

Great atmosphere and lovely staff

Having not been here for years as it had gone downhill..... We were pleasantly surprised, having booked a table for 4 at short notice, we were warmly greeted and shown to our table , all the food was freshly cooked and hot, it was warm and cosy with subtle decorations. We will be back.

Great pub with really lovely staff, cosy atmosphere and a brilliant place for students. Great selection of pints and lovely food too!

Empty pub and little to no atmosphere. Decorations looked nice but cold inside. The Welsh worker had a bit of a passive aggressive attitude problem when ordering but maybe I was overthinking it. What happened to Nikki? She wouldn't let the standards drop so low! She was a fantastic manager, whoever runs it now needs retraining to bring up a better standard of service and have some more people visiting to eat. Probably not coming back.

Visited tonight and the food was very hot and quite tasty my wife ate all too and she has a very small appetite! Reasonable priced drinks especially when the Swan up the road charging nearly 6.40 for a pint of thatchers! Reason for the deduction in stars is upon ordering the bar man with the crucifix tattoo decided pouring a drink of Pepsi and drinking it for 15 seconds was more important than saying hello back. He was friendly to be fair but said he's having a bad day as he feels he does more work than anyone and doesn't get recognised and is now told he has to work harder and is fed up. I understand jobs can be stressful but it sort of made us a little uncomfortable but this hasn't put us off returning :)

Waited 40 minutes for our food, we asked how much longer it would be and it came instantly then, all stone cold, lack of communication from staff, when asking about a dessert error was told by the manager he would find out where it was, he then didn't return with an answer but was behind the bar talking to other staff. It wasn't even busy. Nearly 2hrs later and £170+ wasted. I would avoid! Clearly the staff don't care about good service. REPLY TO RESPONSE. We were asked if we would like our food "heated up" not replaced/new/fresh. I suggest you get new probs as they seem to be broken. Another member of staff did not come to explain about the desserts, we stopped her as she walked by. I appreciate your response, but please do not respond with dishonesty.

Very poor experience this afternoon. We had a table booked for 15 people at 2pm, arrived and took our seats, the place looked empty. After ordering drinks at the bar no mention of issues with the kitchen. When we went to order food, we were told they weren't taking food orders at the moment. No phone call before hand or mention from any staff when we walked in. When they did start to take more food orders at about 3.15pm there was a wait of over an hour. Bickering behind the bar between the staff. Won't be coming back again. Waste of space and time.

(posting for somebody that had troubles getting here) Came in today and was disappointed Sarah isn't here anymore? She was attentive, amazing hard working and very accommodating and polite. She was what made the Stag and Hounds special where did she go? Place would be busier if she was still there and I bet wherever she is now is busy and in good hands.

Glad to hear that the new manager was “temp” he has no people skills. Wouldn’t even say ‘Hello’ when we walked into the pub. I have visited this pub before when Sarah was the manager and always had a warm welcome the staff seemed happy and motivated then. I returned on the basis of that good experience and I have been bitterly disappointed since.

Lovely food, staff were also wonderful

Great place to go for good value pub grub! Staff were excellent, couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely visit again!! Good job guys

Update, the pub is now under temporary management yet again.. and to top things off they've now got a EHO rating of two stars!! I wouldn't ever try this place again, it used to be a amazing pub back when Paul ran it

A lovely place out, stop off whilst coming from the airport. Like other marstons pubs got nice food, like the ultimate chicken burger.

Brilliant food. Lovely manager. Great improvements

Shocking establishment, I used to visit this place many years ago and it used to be a gold mine! Now it’s dilapidated and dirty, business is most certainly NOT booming and the management have quite clearly driven this once bustling pub into an empty shell. My food was awful, my chips was over done with black bits on so clearly the oil isn’t being regularly changed. My lemonade just tasted like soda despite asking for it to be changed I was just given the same, and to top it all of my well done sirloin was cold and pink still in the middle!! The staff was miserable, no check back was done and my table wasn’t cleared.. the floors was filthy old food all over and under the booths and as for the toilets well I won’t even go there. It’s overpriced for what you get and would never return again, next time I drive past I would not be surprised to see a block of flats replacing this once happy place..

Ordered a vegan burger and was served a steak.

Stop in on my way past the staff were great very friendly and professional the food was great made with care very good service would recommend popping in

A very poor Sunday roast which was especially sad as it was a special day out for Mum-in-Law. The potatoes were hard and a very poor selection of vegetables - two carrots! Not wishing to make a fuss in front of Mum-in-Law, I contacted the pub when we returned home. (My husband did try at the time discreetly, but the waitress walked away whilst he was talking). They offered a complimentary meal in the future, but I explained we lived too far away to take them up on this offer. Trying to be fair, I asked for a refund for just one meal instead of three. After an initial response and several emails from myself - nothing. So disappointing and very poor customer care. Would definitely not recommend this place.

UPDATED….. I said I wouldn’t return but thought I would give them another go! The place has changed hands recently and I must say I am pleasantly surprised. The new owners have simplified a lot so as they don’t run before they can walk which is brilliant! One thing missing off of one plate (pot of sauce) so gave the feedback of chef double checking menu, received an apology and they said that could be a team effort (double checking by not just the chef) Food was enjoyable and reasonably priced, if you are expecting Michelin star food then go elsewhere. This is affordable, good food in a welcoming pub! I have left my previous review below so as to show the difference. Good luck in your new venture! We will see you soon. AVOID!! Been in here on numerous occasions and every single time something is wrong! Not sure the chef has even read the menu as the food always comes out missing something. Just been in here once again thinking ‘give them another chance as they may have improved’ nope 👎 spent £63 on food and ended up leaving to go and get a Chinese for my children and I!! I will not be back. Zero stars but not an option to give zero!!

Gorgeous food and immaculate vibes!

Great place to stop en route to Bristol airport. Plenty of parking.

Last visit was August and food was good but service mediocre but didn't leave a review but I went to book and heard a chef who drink drives on a bike works here and I don't want someone like handling my tea so not returning unless something changes

5 prawns in my prawn cocktail?? A dry pie and cold peas. We had a bad experience here before and decided to give the place another go. A bad mistake

The prawn cocktail had 5 prawns at most they forgot one of our starters and then the mains arrived while some of our party were still eating their starters. The mains arrived and were OK at best apart from the roast dinner which was dry and the yourkshire pudding was more like a Frisbee! This is the last time we will ever come here again so disappointed 😞

Just had a lovely Sunday roast here. Very accommodating staff and friendly. Definitely cim

Had a fantastic meal all the staff were very friendly would definitely come again

Sarah is really really nice she even took 20% off our bill if we mentioned her in a 5 star review and told us to mention they should bring lunch jackets and sandwiches so if head office see high demand they will add them to the menu will definitely be back

We had lovely food here ,and was served by a lovely friendly lady called Sarah she was very helpful , would be nice if you could do some light lunch choices such as Jacket Potatoes, Baguettes or sandwiches or panini's this I think might encourage more customers keep up the good work though

Dog friendly, with a dog menu. Staff were great. Food was good. My only moan was on both nights they didn't have eggs for the gammon. But there was enough choice on the menu to choose from. 2 great meals

Sarah is a kind,helpful lady lovely food but could maybe add jacket potatoes, sandwiches for lunch menu

Awful and so disappointing, we have not been here for a few years but we used to love this place, but won't be returning! the service was awful, food was barely edible, cold peas, chips seemed like they were days old and just reheated, we ask for a medium rare steak which was burnt! way to expensive for the rubbish we were served.we should have taken notice to the reviews before eating here. Kitchen nightmares comes to mind here. I would not recommend and avoid at all cost. now ended up with food poisoning and can't stop throwing up!

Every time a new owner takes over I come to try it out and it ends up being worse than the last. Shambles. Not giving this place anymore money, company needs to hire real managers.

So how does this company hire in an interview stage? Do they all sit in a room munching on crayons deciding "how can we hire the least experienced and worst manager for our pubs, let's somehow do worse than the previous" this restaurant is doomed for closure because they can't seem to hire anyone with any managerial experience. My 8 year old could do a better job than. Food is worse than it was months ago and not one member of staff have any conversational skills. Disaster!!!

Didn't go in as saw the reviews which speaks a lot about a place so never gonna try it out

After a terrible time a few months ago where they kept shutting the kitchen and running out of meals I heard a new manager has taken over. With mixed opinions some saying it's not much better but for me the kitchen is open so it must be in better hands. I was so wrong. Belligerent staff standing around chatting after waiting ages for my food. The food itself looked liked it was microwaved by a clown who can't even operate such simple machinery. Somehow whoever has taken over is doing an even worse job than the previous blonde owner who I didn't think could run a bath let alone a pub. So I should've listened to the opinions of others saying don't bother going. Never coming back and the company that owns this place have 0 idea how to hire "managers" with any sort of capabilities or experience in running a small establishment. What an embarrassment.

We had a party of 13 and it was no trouble for Sara to accommodate us. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was all great- and plenty to fill teenage boys. Good value too.

Great service and great hospitality and the staff especially James always goes that extra mile on a special occasion we wouldn't go anywhere else and the food is always excellent 😀

Brilliant, great service very dog friendly always bring mine in when I stop for a pint and five stars on The Dog menu!

Very welcoming service, fab food, good prices. Ideal for breaking up a journey.

This pubs goes from worse to worse, the food was mediocre and the service wasnt there at all. We visited here Saturday 21st after wanting to see improvements with the new owners, improvement certainly wasnt the case even the eho rating on the front door wasn't genuine as online north Somerset councils rating is a 3* but the front door claims to be a 5* crazy what lies!! Would give e a zero if the option was there.

Stopped in for lunch it was fairly quiet but it was good food and nice staff will be dropping by again soon thank you

Had a lovely meal staff very friendly will definitely be back again

Me and my friend heard the pub was under new management so we decided to have lunch I had Hunter's chicken with a side of garlic bread which was very nice would recommend the pub to others

All I can say is SHOCKING!!! We were regulars at this pub when Paul ran it and it was always amazing. In over 20 years we never had a bad experience. Sadly can not say the standard was kept up after Paul and his team left. We decided to go back and see what has been done with the place and all i can say is I am disgusted!!! We had to pay for drinks and food before it was given to us and I understand why. There was no way I would have paid for what was served to us!! We both opted for the hunters chicken, one with double chips. When it was brought out it was not obvious which had the extra chips so asked the lad which it was. All he said was "extra chips?? I'll go get them"!! We then realised there were no onion rings, as advertised so, again, asked the lad about them. All he said was, in a very annoyed way, "I'll bring some out". I have also never had hunters chicken with no bbq sauce and only topped with one cheese!! The food was luke warm when it was served to us and had no taste what so ever. I then noticed the worst thing (if it can get worse!!) The "side salad" they'd served me was rotten!! Totally not fit for human consumption!! If I get food poisoning, I know where to blame!! Before leaving I visited the toilets. I want to ask, have the cleaners gone on a year long holiday??!! The amount of dust on the back of the toilets and on the pipes was so thick, toilet seats were disgusting and the sinks were in a right state. Also the staff were nice enough but clearly not getting enough sleep as the guy behind the bar kept yawning while taking my order! The lad who brought us our food really seemed to want to be anywhere bar where he was!! In all, a terrible experience that I will never be repeating