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Hours
Sun
7:00 am - 10:30 pm
Mon
6:30 am - 11:00 pm
Tue
6:30 am - 11:00 pm
Wed
6:30 am - 11:00 pm
Thu
6:30 am - 11:00 pm
Fri
6:30 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
7:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
Travellers' Choice 2023
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Bar, British, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Menu
Unlimited Cooked Breakfast
Unlimited Cooked Breakfast
Back Bacon Rashers
(49kcal per rasher)
THIS TM Isn’t Bacon
(38kcal per rasher)
Premium Sausages
(122kcal per sausage)
GARDEN GOURMET® SensationalTMgan Sausage
(70kcal per sausage)
Eggs
Scrambled (280kcal per spoon)
Eggs
Fried (108kcal)
Details
About
At Sidcot Arms Brewers Fayre pub & restaurant in Winscombe, we're all about serving the nation's favourite pub food at great-value prices, in a family-friendly environment. We want everyone to enjoy tasty, laid-back meals with friendly service that make you want to eat with us again and again. No booking? No problem - our doors are open any time for any occasion. So come on in, take a seat and see what we've got cooking.
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
Contribute
4.0
961 reviews
Excellent
499
Very good
183
Average
81
Poor
97
Terrible
101
Dean
3 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
We visited on Thursday was very busy we were seated by lovely blonde hair lady was told that there would be a little delay with food but as could see the restaurant was very busy we understand a nice young man brought out food made sure we had everything we needed the food was great. Then as we finished we were asked if wanted deserts and drinks. We had deserts they was great the young lady checked on us again and made us feel very welcome. Would like to thank them for making our night we will be back again very soon as now we live in winscombe
Written 6 February 2020
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Sarah Triny
Weston super Mare1 contribution
Sept 2020 • none
What a wonderful little restaurant. Looks big and impressive from the road however the restaurant is actually very small so definitely need to book in advance. Although we had not booked and they where very busy being a Friday evening the manager kindly found us a table. We where told there was a little wait for food which under the current restrictions they are following is completely understandable and to be expected.
All of the signage was well placed and clearly explained in order to keep everyone safe. It feels very different having full table service at a Brewers Fayre it certainly doesn't feel like a chain pub,but they have nailed it, it was excellent service in a safe environment.
And the food was really nice and certainly didn't feel like a long wait. But then we where not in a hurry, we went out to enjoy our evening. So thank you to all the friendly staff here. We will definitely be back very soon.
My advice would be leave room for dessert because the Eton Mess Sunday is absolutely amazing.
Written 26 September 2020
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GeneralmanagerSidcot
Thank you for your review, so glad you enjoyed your Eton mess Sunday. Hope to see you again soon.
Written 26 September 2020
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Deborah W
1 contribution
Sept 2020 • none
My partner and I came in for Sunday lunch after a nice walk, at no time were we told of a wait on food but we were advised the kitchen had run out of cauliflower cheese.
We ordered the mushroom soup to start which was lovely, no problem. We had a very long wait for our drinks and then an even longer wait for our main meal.
After waiting 45 minutes for our lunches, my turkey arrived and my partners beef.
I had 2 small pieces of turkey which were completely dried up. If they didn't have enough we should have been told at the start. I was offered gammon but thought for ÂŁ9.99 a meal it was really poor quality and my partner said he couldn;t eat the beef as it was tough and just the ends.
They obviously gave us the last pieces and didn't have enough,
We paid for the drinks and soup but weren't paying for the main meals which just weren't up to scratch.
I didn't like the attitude of one of the staff, they are obviously not used to anyone complaining and when we left, we heard someone else taking their meal back to the kitchen complaining.
I just thought the whole place had gone downhill from when we started eating at the Sidcot Arms.
Written 13 September 2020
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Phillip H
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
We have been using the Sidcot for almost 20 years and I have to say that it really has gone down hill. We first noticed when the management team had retired last year. Each time we have been the service gets slower and slower and tonight we waited 1 hour for our food to come to the table. When we ordered we were not advised there would be any delay and you could clearly see the staff were virtually running from the kitchen to the tables as numerous people were complaining. The restaurant was busy but that is no excuse as they should have known Friday dinner time at half term holidays would be busy and have the correct number of staff.
You could argue that the food is cheap if you have the special menu but in all honesty it is pretty poor quality.
This is not a one off and we have decided to give it a miss now as each time we leave we say we are not going there again.
Written 21 February 2020
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Joe Andreoletti
Axbridge3 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Not very good. Ordered a chicken burger and had to wait 30 minutes just to receive a single breaded chicken breast in a huge burger bun! Then had to wait 40 minutes for dessert which never even arrived! Very low on staff also. However, the refillable drinks with different flavours were good. In conclusion, I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody.
Written 5 February 2020
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travelsolo✌️
Bristol39 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Popped in for a lunch prior to a flight. When we arrived they were still hoovering and cleaning, we were nearly tripped over by Henry hoover. Seated in conservatory in corner. V cold. Seat covers saggy and worn and curtains in conservatory mouldy and soggy with damp. Party who were seated after us included a older couple of which one tripped down the step (there’s no sign or warning of said step) and fell onto her side into the unit. Staff were v slow to respond to incident. Coke from a bottle was totally
Flat. went up to place our orders, Asked a young chap if I could place a food order. He walked in other direction. Eventually a young girl took our order. Requested steaks were rare and chef even came out to check how rare we wanted which was good. Four basic starters between five of us very slow to arrive and cold. Sat for another 45mins after starters to have plates cleared for mains. ( it was not busy!!!) Mains ok, plates cold and dirty under neath. Cutlery missing from starters not replaced. Smothered chicken very tough and chewy. Peas raw. Chips standard pub chips. Steak portions small but cooked how we wanted.
Toilet in female toilets leaking which had made the floor wet in all
Cubicles. We were keen for dessert having seen the menu but having sat for another half hour with empty main plates not cleared we went and settled the bill and left. Won’t be returning in a hurry
Written 18 February 2020
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familyalwaysaway39
Torquay49 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
If you want a filling delicious breakfast before /after flying stop here. 15 mins down the road from the airport. Very large selection - the cooked breakfast( cooked to order and picking exactly what you would like on your plate). Pancakes & crumpets to heat up, pastries, fresh fruit, fruit juices and hot drinks. ÂŁ9.50 each, great value, highly recommended, we will definitely be back!
Written 26 January 2020
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lloydehtbh
Weston super Mare7 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Had breakfast here on Monday the 3rd after having a party the night before. Food is cooked freshly to order which was nice as food was tasty and hot. Staff was warm and friendly just like the premier inn staff. Would stay here again.
Written 3 February 2020
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GlobetrotterNL83
Greater London1117 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Ask for a table in the room on your left when you enter the restaurant as that seems to have a bit more atmosphere than the plain room on the right that could definitely do with a refurb.
Plenty of dishes to choose from. Some good deals available before 6pm.
Shame we had to wait so long for food to be served. This was the case both for dinner and for breakfast. Unfortunately the baked beans were cold and not very tasty but the portion of berries served was great. Burger was decent. Both desserts, brownie and cookies, were a little sickly.
Staff were friendly but not very attentive probably due to the fact that they seemed understaffed.
During dinner radio was being played.
Written 29 October 2020
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Nicola
Sorry if the service was slow for you, but under the current circumstances we are doing our very best.
Glad you enjoyed most of your meals
Written 28 June 2021
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John D
10 contributions
Aug 2021 • business
When I arrived I was greeted by a slightly off staff member, I asked if I needed to book though the place was hardly busy. He took a while to find a table for two, I was told to order at the bar
Ordered the usual chicken tikka
When it turned up the usually thick sauce was like water, it didn't taste the same , and it wasn't hot either, when I complained I was told that's the way it comes from the makers and they walked off, no further contact by the staff was had.
Worst experience I've had in 10 + years of visiting the place.
The loos looked grubby and the floor at the bar and the table were sticky too
Written 18 August 2021
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Nicola
Sorry to hear you had a bad experience when visiting Sidcot Arms. Bookings are essential at present due to staffing levels, if you had told a member of staff straight away about your chicken tikka it should have been rectified immediately.
Written 19 August 2021
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mwilliams222020
1 contribution
Inedible food poor quality service.staff and manager rude .If your looking for a stop over before flying Bristol airport don’t bother . We travelled straight from work ready for a flight early am went for dinner as we always do at premier inn and it spoiled the whole start of our break
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Written 9 February 2020
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Queenie
Bristol4 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
With our family staying in the Premier inn we had a wonderful meal in the restaurant Friday night followed up with a delicious hot breakfast on Saturday morning. What a lovely restaurant and hotel when the breakfast lady got too busy all the premier worker just appeared and helped her serve us all. We will definitely be back. It’s such a beautiful location and setting.
Written 22 February 2020
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Jayne A
Cardiff6 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
This was our very first experience of eating/drinking since lockdown was eased. We were greeted by a very well informed manager after following all the floor directions to the desk to book in and sanitizer our hands.
The atmosphere there was calm and we could see that all the staff had been COVID-19 trained very well.
My husband thoroughly enjoyed his large mixed grill meal which was grilled as requested. I choose the vegan sloppy joe burger which was amazing too. The views from are table in the conservatory over the countryside were splendid.
Staff very attentive and eager to please us both.
Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area, we will be booking again soon.
Written 5 August 2020
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GeneralmanagerSA
So glad you enjoyed your visit and felt safe, the views are fantastic!
Written 9 September 2020
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Tonytot
Langport2 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
On a very busy Friday night we made the mistake of not booking a table but they kindly found us a table in the bar, which was lovely and cosy, staff very friendly and helpful food was lovely hot and well presented. We did have a small wait which was not surprising considering how busy. Highly recommend this restaurant. Only 10 mins from Airport and motorway. Ideal location.
Written 22 February 2020
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Sarah
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • family
Staying at the Premier Inn for 3 nights we frequented the Sidcot Arms regularly for breakfast, dinner and drinks. It was fantastic and the staff could not have done anymore for us all. Clear one way system in place, sanitiser and being able to sit outside on the lovely balcony /sun terrace in the sunshine was a real bonus. The staff team here however really made our visit and were very attentive throughout. Thank you Virginia for making us giggle! We would definitely recommend a visit.
Written 14 August 2020
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GeneralmanagerSA
Thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay and felt well looked after by our team.
Written 9 September 2020
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