Symonds at Redwood in North Somerset

Symonds have a fabulous Team working here, attentive and polished. Sunday lunch was very good, roast sirloin, a roast pork and a nut roast and vegan gravy, made especially for me as a vegan to enjoy with all the roast veg... An elegant setting, we will be back. Thank you, Chef, for the nut roast, it was wonderful and appreciated.

I had to organise a group celebration at short notice for my daughter’s 40th . Amanda at Audley couldn’t have been more helpful and reassuring. We had a delicious afternoon tea, an absolute treat. The staff were very attentive and helpful. Surroundings are very beautiful too, especially the art collection; very interesting. Highly recommended.

Service - very good, pleasant helpful staff. Decor - clean, bright, pleasing, modern. Menu - simple, interesting, limited but adequate (special evening "Your Home Our Kitchen". Food - very good, presentaion excellent. Value for money - good.

Delicious food. quality ingredients, well cooked and presented. Lovely decor. Good Sunday lunch deal, three courses for £29, and delicious too. The restaurant is part of a retirement village, albeit a very upmarket one, but parking situation slightly confusing, so just be aware before you go!

Absolutely fantastic, Afternoon tea. From the booking so easy to book online, special thanks to Catherine who answered all my question. I booked a room and was able to decorate in the morning ready for the afternoon. Many thanks would recommend and will be going again.

We have just had a fantastic celebration lunch here for my dad’s 80th birthday. We were given the private dining room, the food was top notch and the speed of service relaxed to allow us to digest our food between courses. We were also able to sit outside in the sunshine afterwards enjoying our teas and coffees. Thank you very much indeed.

Lovely Afternoon Tea for a birthday treat, beautiful surroundings, staff extremely helpful and attentive, nothing too much trouble, beautifully presented, good combination of sandwiches, scones and cakes…my mum is in a wheelchair, the access here was brilliant, we were told we could park by the front door, the access was all on one level and plenty of room, which is really important …so often we go to similar venues and feel like a nuisance when trying to negotiate our way between tables etc with a wheelchair, this definitely not the case here ….highly recommend this venue

An excellent meal at a charity dinner for the children’s hospice, the food was hot, tasty and served on piping hot plates. The service was excellent and well timed,It was a fitting accompaniment to a very worthy evening enjoyed by all.

An excellent lunch, well cooked and presented. Congratulations to all the staff concerned. I appreciated the vegetarian option.

Not ready for us! 1 pot of coffee between 3 people. 1 small scone each and dry cakes, no offer of extras Very disappointed!

We both had a wonderful meal of seabass, samphire and roasted new potatoes. On an evening when the restaurant was packed, great service, a really enjoyable evening.

Beautiful afternoon tea. The sandwiches and cakes were delicious. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

My brother and I reserved Symonds at Redwood for a Wake following our elderly Mother’s Funeral. Symonds provided afternoon tea for fifty family and friends, which was excellent. The staff were both courteous and helpful. Many of our guests commented on the quality of the venue and how they enjoyed the food provided. We thank everyone involved.

Afternoon tea here yesterday! Delicious! Also had dinner recently too. The restaurant is of a high quality with extremely polite & helpful staff. The food and presentation is 5 star. On par with any restaurant in Clifton. Here though it is personal and a quiet dining atmosphere. My only ask would be be for some lovely low key piped music in the restaurant to add to the ambiance. Perhaps classical or piano. Played low but it would definitely add to the dining experience.

Excellent meal of carrot & Coriander soup, poached haddock with a lobster sauce. Just needed an extra vegetable ( carrots) to be perfect.

Great roast lunch. Something for everyone in a very fussy family. Would thoroughly recommend for a lovely meal in beautiful surroundings.

We had a wonderful vegan afternoon tea. Just like the image. The venue is classy and the service attentive. Well done to all concerned. We would recommend it as they cater for all dietary requirements.

100th birthday Had a friends 100 th birthday party here it was amazing service amazing afternoon tea , Can’t thank you enough

Went to Symonds for Sunday lunch with family. Food and service were excellent. Lovely place and surroundings. Will definitely return.

Came here for afternoon tea. No one was at reception, had to go into what looked like a meeting room but was a party of about 10 being catered for. Was politely sat down after I’d informed them that we’d made a reservation. Wasn’t presented with menu or did they ask if we needed anything except for asking where we’d like to sit. They informed us about what was included as part of the afternoon tea set. Very generous with tea and coffee and was of good quality. The afternoon tea set however was underwhelming. The quality of the cakes and sandwiches was just average but the scone was much better. Was charged £49.90. Make if that what you will. It was a nice place for a retired development for well do retired folks with the restaurant bolted on. All in all, service although very polite, wasn’t thorough and the food quality was very average relative to what they charged. Was ok but unfortunately wouldn’t go again.

Afternoon Tea the best selection of sandwiches and cakes and a beautiful warm scone with plenty of clotted cream, perfection. All beautifully presented by Angelo and team.

On 1 April 2023, my parents celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary with a luncheon for about 50 family and friends. The venue is a delightful art-deco style, restaurant room and bar. The staff were extremely helpful throughout the the planning process and were exemplary on the day. The food was delicious and plentiful, the staff were efficient and very helpful. We cannot recommend the venue and team enough for this type of function.

Fabulous lunch with family...great service and atmosphere

Went here to celebrate my grandaughter 21st. The table was set out beautifully. We added extra balloons. Cake confetti etc. I was told I'd recieve by e mail a afternoon tea menu. Which wasn't sent. I then rang to check booking. And explain we had a lactose and a diabetic dining with us. They accommodated it very well. I asked to have sandwiches to be on brown bread with .smoked salmon. Ham and tomato. And cheese. And would like to pay for some sausage rolls and crisps for the eight people. eating . This partly wasn't taken into account. The diabetic has sausage roll and scotch egg. And the rest had 3 small slice of sausage rolls and 1 miniature pork pie cut into 4.for all the 8.!!!. The cake were dry . Asked for plain and fruit scones and had 1 plain the rest fruit. So they were left and cakes were left. Obviously no one listened to my requirements. A bit disappointing. Staff friendly. Nice clean and tidy environment

The restaurant is lovely. Beautifully and stylishly decorated. Booked a table for a friend's babyshower, was given a private dining room (was offered this without even having to request it). The staff were warm and friendly, the cream tea was great. I would definitely recommend this venue for a group occasion. Everyone loved it and was really impressed. Prices very reasonable too.

We had vouchers for afternoon tea as a reslt of coming 3rd in a recent quiz. We were given a choice of which teas we might prefer and a good choice of sandwiches, scones and small cakes. It would have been nice to have had...

Visited here several times for spa days when it was Redwood Lodge. Lovely surroundings, dining room very plush. Booked an afternoon tea here for my parents. Sent an email requesting plain sandwiches with no butter for 3 of us. When they were brought out, they...

Lovely afternoon tea with delicious sandwiches and cakes and a great choice of specialty teas or coffees. The service was warm and friendly and our waiter couldn’t do enough for us. However this is not a hotel/restaurant as we had thought, it is actually the...

My first afternoon tea and what a nice choice for this first time: everything is really nice here, starting from the surroundings, very friendly stuff and then the atmosphere in the room. 4 stars instead of 5 is for the sandwiches: I believe thery were missing a bit of a flavor, especially cucumber and eggs’ ones. If not - a great cosy place to enjoy this tradition.

Well it’s been three years since last visit for a Sunday lunch this time bought two family members, food was excellent and enjoyed by all four of us. Presentation had slightly changed since previous visit but this did not distract from the well cooked and...

We booked this venue for a surprise baby shower for 34 guests. It was a beautiful location and venue. Staff very attentive on the day and we had great communication before the event. Great day, we will definitely be coming back!

Totally stress free, perfect service and brilliant organisation. From start to finish Wesley Davies and his team made this a wonderful event. The venue was beautifully laid out; from the moment we arrived for the reception through to the evening meal everything ran smoothly so...

I booked the private dining room at Symonds for a special family event. The food and service was absolutely fantastic. A big thank you to the Restaurant Manager, Events Co-ordinator and their team for creating such a memorable experience and for going that extra mile....

We chose this venue purely because it was halfway between Swansea & Southampton for us 5 friends to meet up after not seeing each other for 18 months. The venue is very well decorated & spacious. The staff are very welcoming & nothing is too...

Audley Redwood always go the extra mile for us at the village. The theme today was a street party and the restaurant beautifully decorated with bunting. Well done.

We have just come back from an excellent lunch at Symonds, we are about to move in as residents and this will become our local. This is the second meal we have had in The last two weeks and both have been fabulous. My wife...

Not a great welcome here which has become a great favourite of ours over the last few years. My friend and I were treated in a rather brusque manner by the man on reception - almost as if we were a disease!!! There are ways...

I had a family and friends celebration held here for 30 people. The food was superb, champagne free flowing, the setting was beautiful and the staff impeccable. Nothing was too much trouble and they did their utmost to ensure we had a wonderful day. I...

Dear Symonds Restaurant, I have been recommended to try out Symonds at Redwood for a while now as I have friends that visit fairly often and I was not disappointed. We attended at dining experience with my parents which was great and it had a lovely calming atmosphere with great service. The food was delicious, well presented and cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this restaurant, it was a little hard to find but there were disable spots right outside the front of the main reception (where the restaurant is situated).

First time visiting Symond’s and we loved it! The meal was amazing and the venue was really lovely. We met Dean himself and were looked after beautifully by the GM Kevin. Best of all the drinks were really reasonable so we had an even better...

What a fantastic evening with an incredible chief! The food was delicious the best lamb I have ever tasted. It was so nice to meet Dean he was so welcoming and spend time with everyone. We can't wait to go back!

really welcome. Dean Edwards came out and introduced himself to everyone which was really lovely. We were then shown to our table, we had opted for the VIP dining experience, which I had to say felt incredible as we were sat in a separate area...

Lovely evening great meal good atmosphere staff very attentive especially Vicky very nice setting would recommend this restaurant and will definitely return from Mary and Dolores

What an amazing experience, the most fantastic dining experience with fantastic food and the chef was the friendly guy you could meet. The whole evening was amazing with great food and atmosphere, can’t wait to visit again!

Thought we would try something a bit different. It was a very pleasant surprise. The roast was good, but the service and decor was amazing. We will be back.

We have used Symonds at Redwood on many occasions for normal dining, Sunday Roast, BBQ and quiz evenings and never been disappointed. The staff are well presented, polite and attentive. The venue has the feel of an upmarket restaurant at a reasonable price in a...

Had the pleasure of attending a pop up evening by local celebrity chef Dean Edwards. From the moment we stepped through the very impressive entrance I knew it was going to be a great evening. The staff were brilliant very professional and eager to please...

Symonds at Redwood It was my turn to pick somewhere to eat with my friend on our monthly meets, we have both got many years of catering experience so always try to out do each other in our choices. After she took me to the...

Just experienced a very poor afternoon tea at Symonds. The sandwiches were pathetic, lacking imagination, quality and filling. What is more annoying is the fact that I sent an email complaining and have not had the courtesy of a reply. Excellent surroundings and pleasant staff...

A great friend, my wife and I had a fantastic afternoon tea in this restaurant. We had two normal teas plus a gluten free version for me. The sandwiches were freshly made, the scones were hot and the cakes were gooey and sumptuous and well...

We were given a private room and had a sit down Sunday dinner for 26. Everything was just utter perfection. The room, the ambience, the food and the amazing staff - faultless. All our guests were raving and a wonderful time was had by all....

Had a fantastic afternoon tea here with my friend. It was the Wallace and Gromit themed afternoon tea. The sandwiches were made fresh with soft bread. The cake pop was amazing. We had the unlimited prosecco package, the waitress was very attentive and topped our...

I visited for the Wallace & Gromit afternoon tea with a friend. Our waitress Vicky was lovely, friendly, polite & offered to take a photo of us! She was very attentive, never let our glasses or tea cups go empty & she talked us through...

Great Sunday lunch venue, presentation first class and great service. Good selection of roasts and vegetables to compliment. No need to ask for extra gravy this arrives at your table as standard. Bailey creme brûlée was amazing and did not disappoint.

My husband and I love this restaurant - very good selection on the menu- beautiful surroundings- fabulous decor - super staff, especially Lindsay who is a delight. Sunday lunch is particularly good.

We sampled, breakfast, lunch and dinners on both days of our stays. There is no buffet selection for breakfast so everything is ordered from the menu and cooked to order. The restaurant does not open unto 9am. For lunch we had the light bites and...

Had a really lovely afternoon tea here with my family and friends.The cakes, sandwiches and Prosecco were all very good and very well presented. Elegant restaurant in lovely setting with very comfortable seats. Friendly staff and super toilets. We we’re able to chat, have drinks...

Had a really lovely afternoon tea here with my family and friends.The cakes, sandwiches and Prosecco were all very good and very well presented. Elegant restaurant in lovely setting with very comfortable seats. Friendly staff and super toilets. Will go back again. Easy to park in the visitors car park and only a short walk to the restaurant. Easy to book.

My daughter booked afternoon tea as a Mother’s Day treat and it was fabulous. The cakes and sandwiches were just right, with endless pots of tea. Our server was called Wesley and he was so polite and attentive, nothing was too much trouble. I would...

Symonds set in the old Redwood Lodge grounds. Transformation of the whole development amazing / luxurious feel to all areas. We came for Afternoon Tea and warmly greeted by friendly staff. Our group had various dietary requirements but we were all catered for and definitely...

Every time I've been there the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff are lovely and welcoming. Recommended!

It starts with a frosty reception by the girl on front desk who refuses to reply to a cheery good afternoon. Symonds is part of Audley retirement village and the residents seem most put out when non residents enter their domain, this attitude is translated...

This is part of Audley retirement village. Non residents will feel the unwelcome chill at this place. It starts from when you enter and are snubbed by the girl on front desk. I’d recommend eating elsewhere and leaving these people alone.

The Chef needs to be congratulated for his understanding and appreciation of good food . The staff are extremely polite and welcoming which together with a fabulously furnished restaurant make for a truly enjoyable meal .

Just had a most lovely afternoon tea. Scones beautiful and warm, good choice of cakes and perfect sandwiches. We will return. The most beautiful surroundings also, worth the visit.

We recently had the pleasure of dining in the Symonds Restaurant at Failand, a little way from Bristol. The restaurant itself is very stylishly and attractively furnished,and the meal itself, thanks to the excellent chef, was a total pleasure. Wesley, the Head Waiter, made sure...

A lovely Sunday lunch in beautiful surroundings ( our second outing here) the staff are ultra polite and friendly and attentive to your needs we were greeted by Wes the manager who was very knowledgeable and friendly as well . The food was very well...

Could not recommend this place enough. As a family that eat out often, we find it hard to find an establishment with decor class and food quality alike. Symonds was a breath of fresh air; from the lovely welcoming staff and manager to the truly...

I was introduced to this place by a friend... in fact we have been here twice as we liked it so much. Wasnt sure what to expect but it is a lovely place to come and eat. I also wasnt sure if I would be...

Came here today with the family. This place is a hidden gem, my 10 and 12 year old loved it. It feels like a holiday resort. The staff are so incredibly friendly. We’ll be back!

We received excellent service from the moment we arrived. Our waiter was so friendly, polite and accommodating. The food was amazing, fresh and filling. We were asked regularly if we wanted refills, attention to detail was spot on. I would highly recommend it, beautiful surroundings,...

Super afternoon tea today to celebrate mums 94th birthday - mum said the scones were the best she had had! Unexpectantly we also celebrated my nieces engagement with a glass of bubbly!

Had a gorgeous afternoon tea, lovely place to visit and felt very grand. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Relaxing experience with lovely food. Had a glass of sparkly which made a change not to be Prosecco. Very attentive staff who were very polite in...

I took my father here for lunch for his 90th birthday and I couldn’t have wished for a nicer experience. The staff were amazing especially Lawrence and Vicky - nothing was too much trouble. They made us feel very welcome and we felt attended to...

Booked this on a whim, never having been there. Difficult to find parking places which were not for residents. Reception good, food lovely if a little expensive Starters were good but friends had to ask for bread and butter to go with the smoked salmon....

We visited Symonds with friends for lunch are were really impressed.The ambience and decor were of the highest standard ,and everywhere spotlessly clean.The staff were friendly and informative and made us all welcome and relaxed.We ordered from the a la carte menu and again we...

Visited with retired family for lunch to see the place as potential interest in the property if they liked it. The positive is the decor and space is beautiful. The lunch was ok but not excellent. The Club sandwich was good. The cheese and chutney...

I had never been here before but saw from their website they were offering a Boxing Day buffet. Great I thought, a traditional buffet and a nice little trip into the countryside. Just right after the excesses of Christmas Day. Online the restaurant seems larger...

We booked afternoon tea at Symonds, Redwood, after reading the encouraging reviews on Trip Advisor, and were anticipating a really special event. The setting - in the grounds of Redwood retirement village - is impressive and the surroundings of the restaurant are spacious and luxurious....

We had a family pre Christmas meal at this wonderful building.The decor was stunning and the fitting to match. The staff were welcoming and very attentive throughout our stay. The food was well presented, attractive, warm and very tasty. There was a wide selection of...

Went to Symonds restaurant for a Sunday roast dinner with my family recently. What an amazing place, beautiful grounds and the staff are lovely and very welcoming. Our food was amazing! Would definitely recommend a visit

Fabulous food, staff very welcoming zoltan is lovely! The grounds are stunning and restaurant itself beautifully laid out and clean. It was nice to be in such a positive environment where all the staff were evidently proud to be. 5**** most defiantly - looking forward...

Went this afternoon for a spooky afternoon tea which was delicious and the staff were very welcoming and helpful , thanks !

Hi Wesley, Just wanted to say a huge thank you for our lunch yesterday. The setting was perfect for a relaxing lunch & all the feedback today from our guest was so positive. Well done to chef & all the staff for making my birthday...

We had a very enjoyable Afternoon Tea - Halloween style here! Very reasonably priced and the staff could not have been any better. Exceptional service and we loved every minute of it. Would highly recommended Symonds at Redwood, we will be back again.

Good family restaurant situated in Audley Redwood retirement village. Went for Sunday Dinner and it was banging! Lovely Roast Chicken, Roast Potatoes, vegetables, cauliflower cheese and gravy, all expertly cooked. Preceded by a creamy mushroom soup and homemade bread. Worth a visit. Parking is near entrance to the village.

We were invited by 2 of our best friends - Paul & Katy M - to an RNLI fundraiser at the Symonds at Audley Redwood. What a venue! We had an amazing 3 course meal - the starters were Crab, Oysters and Salmon - excellent...

We were a party of seven with two children under 7 years old. We were welcomed, warmly, by Vicky who then served us attentively throughout our visit whilst allowing us to feel unhurried for a long lazy lunch. The food was absolutely delicious with 2...

We visited this restaurant for the first time today to celebrate my Mother's birthday and found the restaurant to be decorated to a high standard, kept very clean and the food was simply excellent. Our hostess Vicky was very attentive and friendly and handled requests...

We had a very successful family lunch at Symonds at Redwood to celebrate a family wedding last weekend and it was faultless. Great food and service and nothing too much trouble. Have also visited on 4 other occasions and have now booked afternoon tea with...

We first came across Symonds in May when we had an outstanding lunch. It’s a beautiful restaurant in a lovely setting. Gorgeous sitting outside when the sun is shining. We enjoyed it so much we returned in October to celebrate our wedding and we can...

I came across Symonds whilst booking Sunday lunch at Harvey Nichols via google. It was top of the search when I googled Harvey Nichols Bristol. It could be fabulous, but it isn’t. The restaurant is geared up for residents, and not the general public...yet. I...

Great location, amazing food and a the perfect host for our table. Loved every minute and will be back.

On behalf of my family and friends I would personally like to thank all of the staff at Symonds, inparticular Wes, for making my baby shower such a memorable and special occasion. Nothing was too much trouble, the food was outstanding (afternoon tea) and the...

I can't believe how much Redwood Lodge has changed. Upon arrival I can honestly say its been updated to a very high standard throughout. We wanted somewhere quick and close to clifton hockey club as we had dropped our daughter off for a hockey training...

Visited with my wife for afternoon tea. The restaurant is set within a very peaceful, new and exclusive feeling private estate. Inside, the restaurant continues the exclusive feel and is very smartly decorated. The staff were very attentive and were more than happy meeting our...

My husband and I went to Symonds today for an afternoon tea, after it was recommended to us by a friend. We were both really impressed with the food - the sandwiches were fresh and very tasty, the scones were still warm and the cakes...

Fabulous place ! Beautiful surroundings and decor -Restaurant was a superb experience attentive, friendly beautiful food and excellent wine ... Lived up to all my expectations - I've been recommending ever since our visit ! Hope to return soon

Our visit was to view the properties here at Redwood Hall! The delightful Cottages and Apartments in the Beautiful Extensive Grounds together with the delightful Restaurant “Symonds” where the Food Service and Staff together with The excellent food we have now enjoyed on each visit...

We had heard all about the reasent re build of redwood and the rumours did not disappoint. Totally spectacular building and really offering a 5 star experience. We had booked afternoon tea as a little baby shower and it turned into a great little event....