The best restaurants serving British food in South West

We were here for the abbey fest and were extremely impressed! There were kid friendly activities like taking pictures with Mickey Mouse, Minny mouse and pikachu! The auctions were a fun sight to see as so many people got involved and just knowing everything goes towards a good cause just makes it better.

Came here Thursday, lovely girl serving and was very busy. Ordered a calamari and chips, really let down. Waited 25 mins for my order to be called and the chips were bitter and dry (also asked for salt and vinegar and there was none), and the calamari was essentially all batter and rubber inside. Will not be coming here again.

The resturant was totally exceptable. Maybe my comment should not be here however the public toilets (Ladies) on this floor were awful. They smelt of urine, a radiator was rusty, the grouting in the tiles dirty. So the overall feeling of this faciltiy was not good. Dingles has always been a premier department store, you can't sell quality goods then have awful toilets. They let you down.

Was all set to enjoy a coffee in my favourite Costa ( see review Jan 23 ) when I witnessed the best example of managerial skill I have ever seen . I imagine that the customer in question may have underlying social problems . He was unbelievable rude - over a cookie . The abuse that staff were subjected to because they had unfortunately sold out was totally disproportionate. Sir , get a life . Staff , well done for the calm and professional way you handled an extremely unpleasant situation !

Stopped for a quick lunch while walking the dog today. I was served by a lovely young chap who was smiley and very helpful. He even offered to carry my tray outside as I had the dog with me. I chose a delicious cranberry and brie toastie. It was served piping hot and was PERFECT! I sat outside in the sunshine looking across the woods. Great value and can totally recommend this special place.

Awesome. Don’t judge a book by its cover. I arrived late evening for work over a couple of days. The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful from getting me a taxi late evening at the train station to helping me get to my work venue in the morning. I had arrived past restaurant hours but the staff were more than happy to prepare food if I had wanted. I was also given a local delicacy from a local. I’m normally a poor sleeper but slept so well. Whilst the rooms at first appearance look a little dated the bed is so so comfy. The room also spotlessly clean. The question is - what’s more important to you - a great nights sleep or a sterile environment with mod cons? Sadly the first morning I didn’t have chance to sample the breakfast- I didn’t have time to wait. They have a sign saying ‘We don’t serve fast food. We serve fresh food as fast as we can”. Suffice to say I ordered my breakfast for the following morning before I went to bed so it was ready for me when I needed it. Now for the highlight DINNER. I eat a lot and this is definitely one of the best meals I had in a long time. Not the usual processed pub food. The main(stuffed chicken with root veg and dauphinois potatoes was delicious. I never order dessert but felt I had to - the main was so good. The sticky toffee pudding did not disappoint. Overall a really great stay. Thanks so much

Awful ! Overpriced ... poor service ! No meals except pastries .... a sausage roll was £6.95 ! I know it's a National Trust and we are members I agree they do a great deal of good. However, with such a prime seaside spot .... loads of families on the beach ...they should offer normal seaside food and priced! We had a coffee and a slice of cake and it came to £20 for 2 of us. Families are struggling at the moment. I can't understand why they don't offer traditional seaside food like a bag of chips, ice creams, lollies,milk shakes etc. They have a prime spot with a captive audience as its the only cafe at Brean down. Felt very dissapointed it could be so much improved !.... prices are Ridiculous !!!!! Service is bad you order then go to another partcto collect , no please or thank you ! I think they love dogs more than people !

Festive Afternoon Tea this afternoon was very disappointing. It is clearly a stop gap to keep income trickling in between Sunday lunch and evening dinner service. The biggest issue is with the service, very inattentive, unconcerned staff not in the slightest bit interested in providing a professional level of attention. The afternoon tea was acceptable but not exactly delightful let alone memorable or to be recommend to others. Delightful setting with the hotel beautifully appointed and well decorated for Christmas, just a pity the staff were not switched on at all. Management at fault and it would appear no investment made in staff training.

I paid £14 for a full English It was the worst I've ever had, I got two warm sausages, one not hot soggy hashbrown, 24 cold beans in a tiny dish, two extra small slices of bacon, two small toast, half of an almost raw tomatoe, 9 little bits of mushroom and a fried egg Everything 0 out of ten You can get a far better n bigger breakfast at sainsburys only £5.75

Excellent meal, as usual. We are never disappointed. Good value, excellent food, generous portions, friendly welcoming staff, what more can I say. Definitely recommend.

There seems to be an inability to provide a hot breakfast in this restaurant. The only hot item on our plate was the hash browns , the rest of the meal was luke warm. The prices in this restaurant are not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, and yet they think it’s ok to serve cold meals.

This is a fast food cheap and cheerful resteraunt ideally placed for a bite before or after visiting the museum .The pies are the best choice

Nice bar, lovely staff but half the draft beers off as run out, can’t see fridge options as no lights and wine warm as fridges not on!

Recently went to the sainsburys petrol station as we live close by but i have noticed the staff recently have been quite rude, uncaring and disgusting towards customers such as the dirty looks and not to mention they usually take awhile to serve you as they’re too busy having their own conversations between themselves!! not very professional at all. all they seem to do is gossip. while here last we were using the cleaning machine when we were hurried by staff!! and instructed to hurry up in quite a rude manner. the whole incident made me feel quite uncomfortable and like they were above me. i don’t recommend due to staff but prices are good.

If you have had a previous poor opinion of this cafe , then I suggest you give it another visit our experience of May 2024 was ,wow what an improvement from our pre Covid visit. Staff are friendly and happy to help. Well done Taurus etc for helping local people and their crafts. We will be back soon.