Summerhouse in North Somerset

Great experience as a big table

Great value food and looked after well by the staff given how busy they were

Been at the summerhouse with family for the first time and just didn't notice all the signs saying to register my car's registration so I don't have to pay for parking and got a ticket. Went back with the ticket, had a chat with the manager who told me to appeal and to provide proof of the order we had that night in the appeal and it should be fine. She also offered to help if the appeal is rejected but didn't guarantee anything which was fair. I was with my family again and looking after the little one I forgot the PCN on the table when we left but had a photo of it. When I tried to carry on with the appeal I've got a message saying the PCN has been cancelled. Sorry I'm very bad with remembering names, just wanted to say thank you and that you have a new customer!

Went for lunch had a pizza, really enjoy the pizza

Really nice place! There's an app you can use to order if you want but we just ordered at the bar. Good selection of 0% drinks, lovely staff, and my rare steak was cooked perfectly.

A friendly welcome, quick service, great food.

Had a lovely evening with friends. Good meeting point. Good food options, friendly staff. Great service.

Really nice vegan curry and chicken strips and lovely friendly staff

Very accessible dog friendly pub. Great ordering from the table. Good atmosphere. Super friendly staff.

My girlfriend and i had a disappointing lunch here we ordered 2 baguettes one steak 1 peri peri chicken but had no more baguettes left so they offered us in a sandwhich instead.We went with it thinking it would at least be proper fresh bread as price stayed the same. But when came out was between the thinnest sliced bread you could get where the steak had nearly melted through the bread it left a sour taste in ones mouth for the price. But on a positive note the staff was very nice and place was clean.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere and polite service as always

We have been coming here for a long time and always found the food and staff good, but on the last couple of occasions our meal has been spoilt by children screaming and running around. I have no objection to children being in a restaurant but the parents should keep them under control when other diners are trying to have there meals. We will be going somewhere else in future.

We booked a meal for Christmas Day for which I paid the deposit in person (cash) and then paid the rest of the meal by card later on. I then got a phone call from a manager saying that I had an outstanding payment and they wanted me to hand them over more money. I then pointed out that we had paid enough money and while the person on the phone had to go and ‘sort something’ we heard her talking about us to her colleague saying ‘well let’s see if they pay or not’. When she got back on the phone, I informed her that I was wanting to pay but was just trying to make sure it was the right amount. She put it down to a ‘miscommunication’ and said she wasn’t talking about us when she clearly was. The meal was ok but did take a long time to come out. We were there for around 3 hours about 2 of which we spent waiting for food but we understand this due to it being Christmas Day and very busy. One of the main issues we had was that before the meal I phoned and asked if we could swap the Proseccos that come with the meal for glasses of coke as none of us drink. I was told this is fine and we were led to believe that this wouldn’t cost any extra. Then at the end of the meal one of the staff unexpectedly handed us a £42 bill for the cokes. When we explained what had happened they rudely told us we were wrong and tried to pressure my mother in law to pay for the drinks. The manager was then called over and we explained that there had been a misunderstanding and she rudely said ‘well there has been a mistake you still have to pay for them’. We then said that we would not pay for them just for her to rudely say that she isn’t going to argue with us which was fine by us so we left. Everyone at the table felt uncomfortable with this and it just seems that they were trying to get extra money out of us on 2 separate occasions. Make sure you go careful with Christmas Day bookings as there is either very poor organisation with payments or someone trying to pocket extra money from customers.

Off the cuff visit, last minute booking for New Year eve 2024. Great atmosphere, buzzing, bar, eating, and music by DJ or other ( didn’t get to dance area, we were in dining area) will return.

Great to have a dog friendly restaurant. Lots of seating. Good menu selection. Friendly staff. Unfortunately there were a few meals that weren't available but we were informed when we arrived.

Christmas day food was very good, but service was very poor. Waiting staff run off their feet so not enough staff for the amount of diners

The food was extremely poor. Even though we ordered 11th November, we were told some of our ordered food was unavailable. The Carvery had run out of Turkey, had very little Gammon and the Beef was dry. The Vegetables were dry, shrivelled and inedible and the Gravy had also run out. This was a family evening that we had been looking forward to for months and unfortunately it ended up being the worst meal I think we have ever had! We were not offered a discount which given the extremely poor quality of the food provided, I believe should have been.

The venue was very quiet on Boxing Day which explains the low rating of the atmosphere

Lovely pub right next to the train station. Very friendly staff and a warm atmosphere. Highly recommend going there for a pint and some food.

Food was only just warm, Yorkshire pudding & cauliflower cheese hard. Way OTT on prices. Staff friendly & helpful, especially Ruby whom has the ideal personality that customers require.

Went for Christmas dinner on Christmas eve, really lovely food. Ruby our server was lovely with a fabulous sense of humour. Thank you.

I will not be returning, been on numerous occasions, my food has been horrendous, others in my party fine . Today my steak didn't come as requested, seriously over cooked and cold .Asked if wanted a replacement and I declined. My partner and children's food wasn't great but they ate it. At this time of year you are seriously under staffed, your chef is complacent, our food was left on the pass for about 10 minutes under the halo lights, drying it out . We got a refund for my meal, which I would loved to have eaten. As someone that has worked in the food industry, you need to step your kitchen up and in house attention , both are horrendous x

Need to remember to log the car in wh n you arrive now but still great value and tasty food. Friendly helpful staff and customers

Went in for lunch. We ordered off of the lunchtime menu. I felt the food was OK but not special. I had the veg chilli which was mostly kidney beans and quite small. My husband had the hunters chicken which was better value. May go again to try The main menu

Overall the experience was good. It took a little longer than expected to get the first order of drinks and food after ordering on line but the pub was busy. The food was hot and very tasty. I can see why the offer to upgrade chips size is there as it was quite a small portion that came as standard

We ordered from our time which we had reserved. Our starter came out and we asked for our main to come straight away, we didn't need to wait. We watched as three other tables which arrived after us get served and waited up to an hour and then asked a waitress where our food was. It was explained to us that it hadn't been cooked yet and that they would do it straight away, that it had been missed. Complimentary drinks were offered to us, which considering it was table service we were told we had to go downstairs to the bar to get them. Once the food came out our steaks were not medium rare they were more medium well done and they left a bad taste after each bite. One member of the table only ate half of hers and the other only had one bit. We told the waitress who told us that there had been several complaints about the steaks as they have a new supplier and we're working on it. Desserts were offered for free. 25 minutes after ordering the desserts they came out, one was hot on the bottom (sticky toffee pudding) but only warm on the rest of it and the chocolate cake tasted stale. To say we were not impressed is an understatement! We were not even welcomed on arrival and had to find our own table. I have worked in hospitality for many years and this was very unorganised, understaffed even considering it wasn't even full. Bar staff when doing our drinks mixed two different Rose's in the same glass, due to running out of one.

We had to wait an hour for food and when we asked where it was the server apologised and asked us to go down to the bar for complimentary drinks. There was less than a quarter glass of the wine my friend was drinking so she got a different one. The bar staff topped up the wine with the different brand instead of getting a different glass. The steak was disgusting when it arrived. We mentioned this to the server who stated that there has been multiple complaints about the steak and offered free desserts. Would definitely not recommend eating here

We always enjoy our occasional visits to the Summerhouse because of the excellent service provided by Tracy. She is always cheerful, efficient and helpful. Our food on this occasion was not as good as on previous visits, the steaks were not cooked as ordered and had to wait a longer than usual time.

The service is so good the guy who was the waiter was so nice he gave us a card of some sort the food was amazing

I got served by a lovely young lady called Sienna. Very nice and friendly. pub is very clean and inviting 🙌 would come again

Always busy, good atmosphere and a nice steak and chips on steak night

Lovely family pub, good food. When I dropped in for a bite to eat, I had a small salad really good value for money and some BBQ chicken wings with loaded fries. There was a 92nd birthday party on the 3rd floor, wished the man happy birthdayhe stopped to chat, just Lovely. Everyone was nice, good pub for family and couples wanting friendly atmosphere.

Me and my family really enjoyed the food. We didn't really had to wait long for the meals to arrive the staff were lovely and polite, so I would definitely recommend going here.

Went with my partner to meet witha group of friends from the Midlands, South Wales and Devon so most people had travelled a significant distance. The pub is nice, it was warm and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The selection of bitters/ales was very poor. Only Banks's original on draught. There was another, think it was an IPA that had a sign saying it was conditioning in the cellar and that's it. Nothing on any of the 6 hand pulls that were available. I quite like lager though so it wasn't too much of an issue for me. The real problem is the food. The menu options are dull to say the least. And what is served........well, to be frank, you should be ashamed. I ordered the cowboy burger with added jalapeños £11.99 for the burger, plus an added 79p for 4 slices of jalapeños. It was crap. Burgers had obviously been pre cooked for a while before serving, small amount of fries and no garnish? You may as well just put a sign up saying you don't care. I don't expect gourmet cooking, but I do expect a bit of pride. This isn't down to the individual pub, this is coming down from head office and head office is saying "we don't give a shit about the customer" Both Weatherspoons and Sizzler pubs are doing it better and could have gone to a Nando's for a similar price.

Darn expensive. Only used it for a pint and the toilet.

No one behind the bar, waiting age's for food and service

Has been better thing have changed since new management took over and alcohol prices have gone throu the roof, disappointed

Visited for a staff Christmas party. All food had been preordered. Starters arrived half an hour after we were sat. We then waited an hour and a half for our mains. The usual responses were made- food will be out in two minutes etc- not even a hint of a plate of the pass. As soon as our food came out the kitchen turned the lights off. No check backs on either course. Some food had to be sent back due to the amount of grease present on the plate and many meals were left half eaten due to the lateness of our meal arriving. Ended up taking puddings home. Having been here multiple times under previous management I was very disappointed by tonight’s performance and won’t be coming back.

Booked here for our daughters 21st, a party of 18, we arrived at 7pm ordered at 7.30pm to be told there was a half hour wait. An hour and 20 mins later we started to get our food, Other customers arriving after us were served before us, this is disgusting, only apologised when we complained, avoid here at all costs, we won’t be back …………………….

We didn't like the new way of ordering food and the drinks we wanted weren't on the menu to be able to order them using the QR code. Bring back table service please.

Good food as usual and our server Simon was very obliging.

The service and meals were very good.

im now the #1 petra stan but whoever hired that mj entertainment needs a stern talking to

Very easy to book a table online. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Ground floor and bar are very clean and tidy. Food was reasonably priced and good size portions.

Great pub grub and friendly staff

Visited The Summerhouse for Sunday lunch - left feeling V. Happy & Full, went for the beef, lovely generous slices, homemade Yorkshire and crispy roast potatoes, good selection of vegetables and optional pigs in blankets. Will definitely be returning soon 👍👍

We haven't visited in a couple of years, the food was great! The staff were helpful and efficient. Good atmosphere too 😃

At our last visit we discovered Marstons have removed table service, the atmosphere was non existent and by 8.15 the restaurant empty and the bar was very quiet.. This is really not how we expect to see the Summerhouse. I ordered a lager shandy using the dreaded app and what turned up was a pint of ''neck oil'' lager in a glass more suitable for a 5 year old and it tasted absolutely disgusting.. Do Marstons not understand what they're doing to their restaurants with these ridiculous changes. The exact same thing has happened to the Stag and Hounds in Churchill. As things stand I won't be coming back and won't be recommending Marstons.. Whoever is in charge needs to realize they're making a big mistake..

Food was 8 out 10. But to order downstairs when upstairs was a pain. No greeting on arrival, nobody asked if our meals were OK. Most annoying was the fact there was nothing on the menu saying about offers, so consequently I got our drinks first, then 5 minutes later ordered our food only to be told I could have drinks on offer with our meals.( a bit flaming late) Not everyone has a smart phone to order via Q code. Not the usual pleasant experience we've had in the past.

We always have a good experience when we visit the Summerhouse, the food is excellent and the staff are always attentive and helpful. we look forward to our next visit soon.

We had booked a table for a family get together for 18 of us which actually turned out to be 19, but this was no trouble at all for the staff here. The atmosphere and staff were amazing and the food was excellent and delivered in a timely manner which is no mean feat considering there were 19 of us!! Thank you to all the staff at the Summerhouse for helping to make our family get together one to remember, we will definitely come back again in the future.

The atmosphere has completely changed from a vibrant place where you were greeted and shown to your table by a welcoming member of staff. Now, there is a board directing you to sit and order via QR code or go to the bar. It felt like a ghost town. The food was OK compared to what it has been. Chips were cold. Not sure I'd visit again, which is a shame as I've been eating here for many many years as it's lost its sparkle.

Food was good, service was good

From the start disorganized can’t keep up with orders that are being made. Food took forever to come out when asked where orders were as was a table of 12 people excuse after excuse. A three year old waiting an hour and half and Manager did not care. Orders that came out were wrong they tried giving food that another table refused due to the long wait. Not knowing I watched the other table refused and her carry the food around for 10 minute when refused this the waitress rolled her eyes. A special evening for a 18 and 20th Birthday was a disaster summer house should be ashamed of the service and train your staff with customer care as they have non of these skills. Don’t go your get your order a lot faster elsewhere and be spoken to with respect. I have done 1 star ⭐️ but not even worth that.

The Summerhouse is a great pub with a lovely atmosphere. We visited as a family, and all enjoyed the food. It was really easy to order food on the app (as well as at the bar) which made life easier with children !! The new manager Beth seems really lovely, and is a fab addition to the summerhouse!

I love the very efficient new ordering facility online from your table which worked wonderfully.

Attended the veterans breakfast today, always a great morning, the food is always good and hot and valarie and Tracy are always there to lend a hand. Good to meet up with the other veterans and have a good chin wag. Going from strength to strength.

Nice pub with a good menu selection. Good drinks range and pleasant atmosphere.

Tills were down across the whole chain. Staff were unhelpful, verging on rude. Having said that, a lad tried to help but did not have the knowledge/skills. We voted with our feet.

Nice place spoiled by cold food, shame as taste was good. Prices are high for what you get. Staff(the only one I saw) was amazing, seemed to be doing everything on her own, I hope she is paid well.

Always liked this pub restaurant with its nooks and crannies. Decent food too. Don't forget to register your registration plate when you park.

There were 7 in our party ( 5 adults and 2 children ) The order was brought to the table without delay and everything was correct and very tasty. Our server was very pleasant and nothing was too much trouble Thank you for a wonderful meal

The food was absolutely delicious. Entertainment was very good. Bar staff very friendly. We had a fantastic evening.

Nice pub with lovely staff. Had a lush steak meal here and really enjoyed it. Glad to see table service gone so the staff can serve quicker at the bar! Cheers to that!!

Food not hot. Cold plates. No service. No atmosphere

What happened to waiter service. Why change? Why force me to go downstairs to orderand leave my disabled friend who gets distressed if left alone. Why have you stopped honouring Blue Light on Sundays. Never happened before. Food was excellent your staff were helpful but clearly felt they were being prevented from provideing level of service we had experienced in the past

When we have eaten here Val has been exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Very good service.

A perfectly served beer 🍺 and very good Gammon Steak

Terrible experience here, the pub doesn’t work with you or help you when their scummy parking measures get innocent people. Overstayed the parking by 5mins due to having a cerebral palsy child who was upset on the day. Was told they could do nothing to help. Received a parking letter a week later and now am being issued with a CCJ letter from Gladstones, a nasty solicitor company. AVOID THIS PLACE!!

I booked a table for nine persons online and was notified Via email the request was acknowledge, then a email confirming my booking. Arrived on time our table was ready. Service was quick the waiting staff were very polite and efficient. we did not have to wait long for our meals to be brought to the table. The food was hot and well presented. before leaving I booked on line for a Christmas lunch.

Lovely food and very reasonable prices

Stayed here with our motorhome. Checked with staff on arrival after inputting registration number Staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming. Had a few drinks and food which was delicious Would definitely recommend and will return in the near future

We booked a table for 5pm for Sunday carvery Nowhere in the menu does it state carvery finishes at 3. On arrival there was no mention that there was no carvery available it was only when we asked we were told it had finished in a sort of ‘you should know that’ manner. We left without eating

Food is 'ok'. Deep fried items overcooked/using old oil. Service was warm and friendly and quick.

Had my Birthday dinner here, with my family. I really enjoyed the food and drink. The staff were friendly and helpful, the food portions were generous and the atmosphere welcoming and friendly. We will be coming back again, and recommending it to my friends.

Staff couldn't be more helpful, the place was clean, food good and service first rate

Went to watch entertainment good night had

The service was excellent, the food was very good and it was clean. I will definitely visit again. It was a little noisy due to a lot of bigger groups.

Really enjoy the food and atmosphere. And the staff are Very friendly, humourous and helpful

Really lovely staff! Super friendly and welcoming atmosphere 😍

The worst roast dinner I have ever had. Great staff but don't go on a Sunday.😝😝😝

Friendly little pub, good range of dishes. Some could use more seasoning though. Really recommend the pies and burgers

Warm and friendly service with reasonable pub grub.

Food and staff were lovely. Very quiet but we went lunchtime.

The food was very nice. The restaurant area is nice and clean. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Excellent food & service could not fault anything will definitely be back

Beer is flat and the bar staff did not like being told so.......

service was very good, food was hot and cooked to perfection, Summerhouse in some areas could do with a touch up but on the whole I like it

Didn't eat but friends did. Went for the live music. Blondy Tribute singer who was brilliant. Had a dance ,got friends up aswell to join in. Great night

Would eat here but don't mind a pint on the way home average pub

Really nice food, served quickly, well cooked

Come here often with friends and family. Food is always hot, and service is quick. Staff are always smiling and will go out of their way to ensure you have a great time.

Went with friends for the curry night. As a vegan only one option, better than none. The curry was extremely hot, ok for me but far too hot for a lot of people. It was mostly sauce, not much vegetable content or anything else. Had to add the rice to it to soak up the sauce, was tempted to ask for a spoon. It came with tough sprouting shoots and some nice rice crackers. Had the apple crumble and vegan ice cream. The crumble was overcooked and completely tasteless. Rice crackers the only good bit of the meal. Very disappointing.

Frozen roast , cold food, not much choice, rubber yorkshires hard stuffing I’ll just stop there

Curry night, not to bad but only 1 option for vegans.

Really nice place to have a refreshing drink and good food. Nice atmosphere, live music, lively people, plenty of seating, good dance floor. Toilets are maintained clean. Nice staff

Meal and service was good. However just received a parking fine for using your customer car park! There were apparently sigs but I did not know they related to customers so did not waste time reading them. After all, one expects to park free at a restaurant when one is a client! If such an unusual system is in place, the least staff could do is to point out the bizarre requirements to register ones car! I have sent a complaint to the establishment in the hope they can get the ticket cancelled, but my phone conversation did not give much confidence that they would make the effort.

I have eaten here once a week for over a year now and always find the food, staff and atmosphere excellent. Without doubt Val really should be manager.

Very good place good food staff are very good 👍 also will definitely visit you again thanks for being respectful 🙏

Purely average at best! All meals were basic in taste and quality and also small In portion size. Drinks were way overpriced (ie, one pint and 3 soft drinks £16) 😳 and they werent great quality either. Staff were good but could have been alot more attentive as got food order wrong and stood chatting instead of serving. Could do much better in every avenue but a very disappointing visit.