Wayne's Bar & Bistro in South Somerset

Can't believe Wayne's is closed, have stopped there countless times & enjoyed great food served in a clean well run eatery by friendly efficient staff. It is the best place on the A303 by miles. Not sure of the reason behind the closure & can only hope it will resurface in a similar fashion. I feel for the staff who worked so hard to make Wayne's a great place to rest up & eat on the road to the West Country.

Drove past yesterday 23/11/19 and Wayne’s has closed with a for sale board outside. Great shame, we always enjoyed a pit stop there for coffee and pastry on our trips from Devon to Surrey.

Been there to eat a proper English breakfast and we left extremely satisfied! Portions are enormous food very tasty and service very friendly 👍

I've always wanted to stop here on the journey back to Cornwall but usually eat somewhere earlier on the journey - not so last week and I'm really pleased we stopped there. Was much bigger inside than anticipated with tables outside in the garden for summer months. Good choice of menu and reasonably priced. Staff were very friendly and the place was very clean. We will be back

Stopped off for breakfast about 8.30 am Tuesday 8th Oct... Great service, Great quality.. Had a full breakfast.. plate hot food hot and fast service... also great value... Fully reccomend. Thank you.

I’ve actually reviewed Wayne’s previously and it’s still at the same 5 star standard as before! We went in here today for a final carvery knowing they are soon to be closing as the owners go into well earned retirement. Such a loss for our local area. The food was still at excellent standard and will always remain one of the best Sunday Carvery’s in the South West! Wayne’s Bar & Bistro will be sorely missed

On a long journey to West Devon using the A303, this place came into view just when I was feeling the need for a cup of tea.......so I turned in, and naturally my partner woke up as the car slowed to a halt!The front was in sunshine, with a few tables outside the door, but we felt the traffic noise would be a bit much so went inside. Commenting on this, the waitress informed us that there were also tables outside at the rear of the building, so that's what we decided. However these were in shade, so it was only just warm enough.My partner had decided on a cappuccino, and my 'traditional tea' was served in a white teapot. We also shared a very good slice of lemon cake.All very satisfactory, and we resumed our journey westwards suitably reinvigorated.

Looking for somewhere to eat on our way down to Cornwall we found this great little place. Food was excellent and much better quality than you expect at a roadside cafe. Highly recommend

A l'arrivée sur le parking ,vers 19h30 ...la personne sur place ,nous voyant,prêt a se garer , nous regarde,et ferme toutes les lumières .L'accueil reste a revoir .

Driving from Exeter to London we were suggested this restaurant locally. Not expecting much, I think we still expected more than this. Sure, it's clean - but isn't that a prerequisite rather than something to praise. But the food is essentially pub grub- , burgers, pizzas as well as traditional favourites like sausage and mash, scamp etc. all in a late 80s style bar setting, which is weird and souless. Staff also seem like Millenials unable to even do eye contact with customers let alone talk to them. Food was fine for pub grub but it's a 3 star experience.

Stopped off here on Sunday evening for a quick bite to eat. We only had a sandwich and drink but the food others were eating looked very good and the carvery looked great aswell! Lovely clean and tidy place to stop off. My only criticism is the parking - most of the spaces seemed to be used by the b&b; and we struggled to find a suitable place to park but I know this is out of the owners control and due to the bistro being popular!

Stopped here on spec as it was the only place open at 8am on our way down to Cornwall - so glad we did. The food was freshly cooked using local produce and was delicious. The coffee too was really good. The staff were friendly and helpful and the place was spotless including the toilets. Definitely a find and I would highly recommend it.

Travelling to Taunton and after finding that two of the pubs that we stopped at were closed......indefinitely, we carried on down the A303. Have eaten here before so stopped here again. Great, clean friendly place, good choice and the food is very freshly cooked, staff are pleasant and the loos are spotless...…..

This bistro is a defo foody place heaven. All cooked fresh as ordered. Try the calzone it's the best ever, and the scampi is to die for yummy. Breakfast is perfect no complaints whatsoever. Can't wait to return, haven't met Wayne yet, that would be nice.

Came across Waynes when we were travelling back from Cornwall, it ticked all the boxes, Clean washroom, friendly service, delicious food,Highly recommend.

I regularly travel 200 miles between LHR and North Devon so try and stop half way. Wish I had tried this place sooner! Just a little but further than Starbucks at West Knoyle and Mattias American Diner but what a difference; good food, not over busy (and it was a bank holiday weekend), clean and well decorated restaurant, clean toilets, garden. I would have given it 5 stars but I like my food served on a plate, not a wooden board! Would also like to have the choice of an all day breakfast. Having said that, every meal we saw come out of the kitchen looked fabulous and of great proportions. Will definitely visit again.

En route to Exmoor, my partner booked Hawk House, adjacent to Waynes bar.

We stopped here for 30 minutes to give our driver a break and had two very tasty 'Americano' coffees and two slices of brown bread with ample bacon filling. My partner left some of the bread which was of the 'doorstep' variety. Good service, tasty food and kept nicely clean all the time, (including the loos!)

Located on the a303 this is the ideal place to stop. Very clean. Excellent traditional food and quick and friendly service. Highly recommended!

After trying several cafés and restaurants on the A303 at last found the place to stop. Spotlessly clean, attentive service good coffee and food ; plus added bonus of calm peaceful atmosphere. Just annoyed it took so many journeys before I found Wayne’s

We were travelling to Lyme Regis for a weekend with friends and stopped for breakfast, we received a very warm welcome and the food was very tasty. The bar and bistro was very clean We would highly recommend a visit to this lovely place.

We were travelling the long road that is the A303 from Guildford to Plymouth, a journey we have made for some 8 years since our daughter moved away for study at university. This is a place we often stopped at for food. Imagine our surprise when turning up a little after 6pm on a Sunday evening to be stopped at the door by a young waitress and told the chef was going home early. We were tired in need of the toilet and refreshment. Food was still being served - carried to customers as we stood at the door. This place claiming to offer food all day everyday . What a joke! It was a horrendous experience as a traveller with no decent explanation- it just seemed that all the staff wanted to go home early ! We wont EVER stop here again.

Me and my hubby stayed at hawk house at the side of Wayne's bistro, it was absolutely fantastic. Food in bistro was perfect, the calzones are freshly made the best we have ever tasted. My steak was cooked exactly as I requested. Breakfast was again gorgeous, I don't eat egg white and the chef cooked two perfect egg yolks, thanks for that. We also loved roof top terrace. Our room was spotless and very well furnished. Attention to detail was great. We will defo be back very soon. Also great parking.

Last sat on way to Cornwall we stopped for breakfast can't rate highly enough. Poached eggs and smoked salmon. Loved it so on way back from Cornwall we popped in again and had the same. Once again lovely

My family and I visited on 07/07. We had booked for lunch as we wanted to visit the Glenda Spooner horse rescue centre in the afternoon. When I initially inquired by email they could not have been more helpful. We all enjoyed our main course very much, I had the Jäger schnitzel which lived up to the authentic description. The family enjoyed their burgers and Mum enjoyed her chicken and bacon dish. We were suitably impressed with the cleanliness and polite service that we received, please remember that a smile goes a long way, difficult I know when concentrating on taking an order but would be nice to receive that little bit of extra!! All in all most enjoyable. We will certainly recommend and call again when in the area. Thank you.

Good food; friendly, helpful service. The cleanest toilet facilities I have seen in a very long time. Definitely recommend.

We stopped here on the way past after a holiday down in Cornwall. We were promptly sat down and looked at the menu. Decent choice and average pricing. I ordered a baguette and my brother some chips and a couple of drinks.

After driving for two hours from London on a journey to Cornwall, my friend and I called in here for a break. On arrival, we received a friendly greeting and found a table. Our orders for lattes and toasted tea cakes, which were taken by a friendly waitress, arrived quickly, and provided the refreshment that we needed. Although we were only looking for a snack, we were interested to see the extensive menu. After we had eaten, we visited the toilets, which were clean and well maintained.

Totally delightful unexpected find. We found the service quick and very friendly. The food was excellent and the price reasonable. They catered for gluten-free, and dogs are welcomed in the garden. We will most certainly be back.

Stopped here for lunch on the way to Devon. We normally drive straight past as we are much earlier in the day. What a good place it is. I had a Burger and Chips and my wife a Calzone. We could not fault our meals in quality and quantity. The service was very good too.

Always a family favourite. I love it, clean, friendly, great food. Only critic is the sausages are a bit small but I am just a piggy haha. But yes best place for miles for a constitant positive experience.

Friends had been and recommended so we went last night and boy was it good! Varied menu with lots of choice. We both had the Currywurst which was amazing. Service was great too. Would come again and highly recommend.

One of the highlights of the long drive west along the A303 is stopping for food and drink at Waynes. Been coming here for years since its refurbishment. Very clean and the food and drinks are very good. Just occasionally recently the staff have looked as though they had lost a fiver and found 50p which is a shame. Perhaps they are tired.

We visited on the way home from Cornwall and enjoyed a late lunch. Food and service were very good - especially the jagerschnizel.

Stopped of on way to Devon for breakfast, superb excellent food cooked fresh great service would stop off again only drawback for me iam disabled and it doesn’t have facilities for some one like me ie accessible facilitates but I did manage with difficult. That’s why 4 star not 5 star but great venue

Popped in as a couple at 10.30 on a Sunday Very friendly quick service okay coffee good full English and smoked salmon and poached eggs all under £20 not bad for main road food stop toilet clean Will revisit

We had dinner here which was lovely one of the nicest pies I have had. Breakfast was pretyy amazing too.

Have always eaten at Wayne’s on way to Oxford & back at least 4 times a year however, this past Wednesday we were really disappointed. Arrived just before 11.45am, we were given the breakfast menu (breakfast isn’t normally served after 11am) I asked for the lunch menu but the waitress said they were not serving lunch till 12noon. I replied we only wanted Jacket potatoes and wouldn’t they be ready as only 15mins till 12noon. The polite waitress replied no, only breakfast was being served. We were tight for time so had to settle for a breakfast that we didn’t really want! Not the service we have come to expect from Wayne’s !!

Stopped there twice now for breakfast. Their full breakfast is superbly cooked, unlike the many 'plastic' diners along this road. Friendly service too. What I particularly enjoyed was the properly fried egg, real mushrooms and perfectly cooked bacon, not fatty and under cooked as is the case with so many places.

We have dined here several times on our way to and from London airports. The food is really excellent and reasonably priced. The service is friendly and efficient. We were particularly impressed with the Sunday roast on our last visit - lovely beef, Yorkshire pud, vegetables and roast potatoes all topped with beef gravy. What's not to like.

Wife and I travel between mid Surrey and West Cornwall twice a year and we need to have a pit stop on the journey. Used to always stop at one of the several Little Chefs but these have gone and have been replaced by the awful S*******S. So we have been aware of Wayne's and decided to give it a go. We are glad we did.

Stopped in with the family after checking out the reviews. Walked in the door and we were glared at by the assistant manager and waitress. No friendly warm welcome here...it was reminiscent of the pub scene on the moor in American werewolf in London! Once the food arrived it managed to get worse. My young daughter had bangers and mash which looked awful and dry, the mash was hard and school dinners. However the worst part was carrots which were hard and not cooked properly! The rest of the food was cold and inedible. All we got was a bunch of excuses that the chef had a million jobs to do...why open all day if you cannot accomodate customers outside of traditional lunch and evening meal hours?? Overall an awful experience with poorly prepared and tasteless food. Would give it zero stars if I had the option. Keep on driving is my advice.

Wayne’s is a favourite place to stop on the A303. The food is well priced and fresh. This is not haute cuisine but it is good honest food that does the job. Service is always friendly and prompt. The restaurant is always spotless. It makes stopping for food pleasant and easy.

I used to always stop at Mattia - the American diner further up the road. A few Fridays ago I found it unexpectedly closed so I carried on further down the road and stopped at Wayne’s.

Smart bar and cafe/restaurant. This is an unexpected find right on the A303 with friendly staff; pleasant and clean environment; good food and ample parking. This is our place of choice to stop off en route to and from Devon and Cornwall.

Popped in for some breakfast. Car park is free and fairly large. As you walk in the cleanliness of the place strikes you. Staff friendly and food well cooked and tasty. What a gem to find .

Called in here to and from Heathrow airport by our taxi driver. Very nice stop for a coffee and a snack or meal.Nice bacon sandwich.

Pleased to find someone with kitchen still open at 3pm Very good food. Tender steak and tasty pork Very good service. Nothing to much trouble

Always wanted to try this Bistro and so pleased we did. Excellent food, presentation, atmosphere, staff, extremely clean including the toilets. Will definitely be visiting again and cannot recommend highly enough! Thankyou.

Been past Wayne’s numerous times and always meant to stop. Now we have, great food, good presentation, speedy service, reasonable price, we will be back! I just had a quick burger as we were travelling but The Sunday Carvery looked incredible!!

I've been stopping here for a few years now while on my way west and don't know why Ive not thought to review it before. It really is great, the breakfasts are delicious and freshly prepared, service is good and prompt even when busy. I've started visiting at lunch time on my way back too and their lunch menu is equally good. Definitely recommend stopping in there.

Easy place to stop along A303. Food (sandwiches) nicely presented on wooden board with crisps and small side salad. Clean WC, excellent parking facilities.

Just by the side of the road, easy to get to. we were looking for a meal on the way home, called in here and the place is clean and tidy very attractive, I ordered fish and chips my wife preferred Salmon and was told it would be 20 minutes. So we both had a soft drink and chatted ! it came sooner than we expected and my fish was fine but Jeans salmon was fantastic , beautifully cooked and presented. I had a taste and would have preferred it to mine. My brother is ill so we will be passing regularly for a while. There is no other choice to make apart from coffee on the way up.

Stopped here on our way to Devon. We had a great lunch. Will definitely stop again next time. Staff were friendly, Food was served promptly and tasted good.

We’ve stopped here several times on our way between family & home. Friendly and gluten-free aware, the Sunday carvery is generous and delicious. Made me gf gravy and the cauliflower-cheese is cornflour based. Divine. Why stop anywhere else? £25 - 2 huge roasts & 2 drinks.

Stopped off here on our way to Devon. Had a lovely vegetarian breakfast and good service. The restaurant is very clean and couldn't fault it. The carvery was just being brought out as we were leaving and it looked delicious.

We had been out for the day on Sunday and stopped here at about 3pm. They do a carvery all day so there was plenty of food available which was very tasty except for the Yorkshire puddings which were very dry and hard. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Stopped off here for breakfast on our way to Bideford and were pleasantly surprised when we walked in. Very nice inside and we were welcomed immediately and shown to a free table. We ordered scrambled eggs on toast and they were served up within 10 minutes and were delicious. All the staff were very pleasant and the whole ambience was really good. The loos were very clean too which is always a bonus. Would definitely stop off here again.

Little hidden gem on a busy trunk road. Good service, food and staff. A regular stop that never disappoints, whether for eats or just a coffee.

Went here for breakfast on a Sunday morning and very good it was too. Friendly staff, nicely laid out, good atmosphere. Full English very good as was scrambled egg with salmon, and eggs on toast. Very enjoyable and would definitely call again.

Wonderfully clean and inviting place to stop (didnt appear obvious that it was open, although it was) - great menu and delicious, freshly prepared meals and drinks. Friendly staff and immaculate facitilies too. All in all - will be a regular stopping point - a rare find!

Today was our second time visited here. It's very clean and foods were really nice. I tried breakfast when we first came and that was really tasty. This time we both ordered smoked salmon with poached eggs. The smoked salmons were really nice. Nice thickness, and tasted bit of lemon but not sharp at all. The eggs cooked lovely. We ordered cappuccinos and they were good. There weren't many waiting staff so we waited a little bit for the service but that didn't bother us. Also their toilets are spotless which is a very good sign.

Entered the building, 3 couples sitting at tables and a lone gent at the bar. It wasn't busy.

We had a recent trip down to Plymouth and had worked out that Wayne's Bar and Bistro on the A303 would be approximately half way so aimed to stop there after reading good reviews on Trip Advisor. We certainly were not disappointed! The restaurant and conveniences were all absolutely spotless and the menu had a great choice of dishes. All four of us chose a burger from the Presidential Range and would definitely recommend. All in all this was a great place to break our journey and would definitely do so again if in the area.

We have been twice before and both times were very good this third time however they were very poor and gave us the impression that they did not want us there even though there was still 20 minutes till the kitchen closed all we were offered to eat was jackets or sandwiches what a joke and very lazy in my opinion

Stopped here for breakfast on the way back from Torcross and we were very impressed.

We went there for breakfast and were greeted with a surly "you stayin?" Ignored after sitting down so left without ordering and will take our business elsewhere.

Nowhere seems to do breakfast in the area so a morning coffee and a bacon doorstep always seems far fetched.

We stopped here on our way home from holiday. Were not able to bring our dog inside but thankfully warm enough to eat on the tables outside. Good quality breakfast and lovely pot of tea. Staff could have been friendlier.

We live near to the bistro and occasionally go for breakfast, the menu gives lots of choices and vegetarian options. I was sad to see a For Sale sign when we passed the other day. I hope this will not change things.

Stop here every 6-8 weeks while going to visit grandchildren & Daughter, always stop for breakfast which is highly recommended very busy last time we stopped but was BH weekend so expected that. Great place to stop.

Only stopped because of busy traffic but will certainly stop again whenever passing. A real gem, fantastic food for all the family and very clean with a warm welcome. Will look to stop on on our return journey. Excellent.

Convenient location. Smart inside, spacious feel. Interesting-looking menu. A bit pricey - the burgers listed were just the burger.

We chose to eat here because of positive reviews. But sadly we did not share the enthusiasm.

We love the South West. It has become a family tradition to stop off here on way, when we have broken the back of the journey. Wide variety of options, all beautifully cooked, reasonably priced too. Staff very friendly. Very much recommended!

We have stopped several times and always had a very warm friendly welcome. The food has always be excellent and the staff could not have been more helpful. We stopped there just recently to see if we could stay but they were full our fault we should have phoned and booked. As they were fully booked they recommended severely other places to us even giving us the names and telephone numbers. We always enjoy stopping for a cuppa or a meal as the atmosphere is really friendly.

Didn’t look much from outside, but very impressed with everything breakfast, service excellent, very clean, will come again

I've been driving past this Bistro for years, but never ventured inside. However, I took the plunge today and was really impressed! There is plenty of variety on the menu, and all of my family enjoyed their meals. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The resturant and facilities were all immaculate. Considering the building is on the A303, the prices were reasonable and you couldn't hear the noise of the traffic. I highly recommend this venue.

Great place to stop slip road of and on A303, Breakfast full English tasty and quickly served. Not to many tables inside but there are more outside. Clean but not a lot of smiles from staff

After reading a lot of mixed reviews decided to give this a try on a trip to Yeovil, the staff not only smiled but were very helpful and had a great meal.

Great hotel ....rooms comfy and great walk in shower. Room was planned I bet by someone who stayed in hotels and eliminated all the irritants. Restaurant simple but excellent and breakfasts top quality

Visited with four friends on our annual trip to Devon and we pretty much always stop at Wayne’s as they never disappoint.

Stopped for a quick lunch and decided to try a pizza. Very generous cheese topping, thin base, much better than most pizzas I have had in this country. My husband was disappointed with his meal and felt his burger did not come up to the standard he has come to expect from Wayne's - hence only a four star rating

If you are driving East or West along the A303 Waynes is a great place to stop to break the journey. We always like stopping for breakfast in particular which is always extremely tasty and well presented. Good parking. But PLEASE can we have just a few more smiles from the staff? Overall though well worth a visit.

The brie wedges here are divine! I've also eaten scampi and currywurst here in the past and they were both very tasty. However, I wouldn't recommend the pizza.

Had a night at the linked hotel so decided to eat in the Bistro. The ham, egg and chips were highly recommended and they cook the ham themselves. Well, I must say, it was really, very good indeed. Great ham, perfectly cooked eggs, beautifully cooked chips, fluffy and crisp, but somehow they didn't taste of much. Try different oil or potatoes or season while cooking. The full English breakfast the following morning was substantial and perfectly cooked.

Worth stopping for, this restaurant on the A303. I agree with another reviewer- it’s much better than the various service stations on the route. Clean, friendly, good value; the staff are friendly and the food is good with plenty of choice.

Clean and tidy and welcoming, service is very good and offers a variety of foods on the menu. Very welcome respite when driving to Cornwall.

My parents took me here as they stop here on their way to West Somerset. The main reason being that it is clean and friendly. Well I agree it is very clean and the staff were great. The food was very nice too. My parents had the pizza which comes in 3 different sizes whilst I had creamy garlic mushrooms with garlic bread. All the food was great, definitely stop here again.

Stopped here after a family wedding for breakfast. Lovely food and very friendly staff. Will definitely come again when in the area

Many journey along the A303, we have tried all the eateries but not this one - it is the name I think that deterred me. Traffic was very bad so we called in for lunch and are so glad we did..

The service was good, the restaurant was clean, and it couldn’t be more convenient if you’re driving on the A303. My dad had the steak and ale pie, which was OK. He thought the mashed potatoes were very good. I had the Barack burger. The meat in the burger was gross. It had the texture of frozen “steak” from TV dinners I remember having as a kid in America. Rubbery and dense, if it had been cooked, then frozen and microwaved. I’m not sure which burger other reviewers ordered! Maybe I got the wrong one.

First visit, very impressed. Lightning quick service, food beautifully presented will be back that’s a guarantee!

Been visiting Wayne's for years while visiting Cornwall. Always eager for their Sunday Roasts but oh no...what has happened to the cooking! Went for a roast today and the food was bland. Lamb was gristly and gravey has the consistency of water and was tasteless. Mentioned this to the staff on paying who just said "oh sorry...I will tell catering" Did not appear concerned. Hope it's a one off but the chef serving did not smile and didn't even speak once to either my wife or myself. Shame.

First time we’ve stopped here, early morning breakfast was the order of the day.

A relatively recent establishment (in terms of years), and very convenient if you're heading West on the A303 - and far better than the various "greasy spoons" often found alongside main roads. Toilets are clean and airy (usually a good sign), but limited parking available for a full house. Coffee is EXCELLENT (but a VERY noisy coffee grinder), unexceptional but reasonable choice from the menu, and we've never had a bad experience with the quality of what's been on offer. Don't bother to go there on a Sunday, as it's carvery only, and you have to book - no chance if you're a casual visitor, so just drive on... It's a pity they don't restrict the numbers for the carvery, and allow some tables for the casual, or expand the seating area somehow. Never had a problem with the staff, they've always been pleasant, and reasonably efficient. They have accommodation next door at Hawk House, but I can imaging sleepless nights with constant traffic on such a major road.

Reviews are good for this restaurant but our experience was not. Restaurant fairly quiet when we arrived, did not receive a welcome, in fact the more mature waitress that evening curtly plonked the menus on the table.

Stopped today always somewhere to park very clean and tidy and smart, great to see Nicky's smiling face. But Wayne if you cheffin stand asides, if your not get in there as our food was very average . I was expecting a handmade burger as they are listed as a special thing, l was as if it was from a box of 48, chips shocking, tomato and lettuce very very tired. Some sort of margerine spread, l can still taste the mayo from the coleslaw 4 hours on, just characterless meals we had. I was asked if I enjoyed my meal but typically say nothing.

Having seen this was ranked quite highly for Yeovil restaurants we were looking forward to a pre match lunch. Unfortunately it left a lot to be desired, the food was fine but nothing special!

We ate here whilst staying in nearby West Camel (it is an easy walk along country lanes). The exterior appearance is of a tidy motel, and inside it is very nicely done. Smart restaurant, very nice toilets (always a good sign), everywhere nicely decorated and...