
Quick info
About Somerset House Clifton
Somerset House Clifton is a pub on Princess Victoria St serving gastro-fare and cocktails in a bare-brickwork room lit by candles, with stripped floors and vintage radios around the bar. The kitchen sends out small plates such as cold beef, burnt goats cheese, and BBQ chicken strips, alongside mains like seafood tagliatelle. On Sundays, the roast arrives on one plate rather than shared accompaniments, with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, and Yorkshire pudding, and a gluten free version is offered too. Seating runs both on the pedestrianised street outside and inside, and tables are walk-in without booking, even at busy times. A private dining room serves groups, and dogs are welcome throughout. Toilets are located upstairs.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
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Menu & Prices
12 dishes- Roasted Butternut Squash & Courgette Salad, Almond Pesto
- Salt & Pepper Squid, Aioli & Chorizo
- Blow-Torched Goat's Cheese, Beetroot, Pangratatto, Herb Oil
- Rare Topside Of Beef
- Slow Cooked Pork Belly
- Chicken Breast & Stuffing
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, small plates selection and cold indoor temperature.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, small plates selection and cold indoor temperature.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is the clear draw here, with reviewers repeatedly praising the slow-cooked topside of beef, chicken and pork options, cauliflower cheese, and Yorkshire pudding as well-cooked and generous. Close behind, small plates like the "burnt" goats cheese and seafood tagliatelle also draw praise, alongside a solid beer and wine selection. Staff come up often as friendly and attentive, with several diners noting they were squeezed in without a booking. A few recurring complaints temper this: the venue is described as very cold on at least two visits, one reviewer found gluten free dessert options limited, and another flags that toilets are upstairs and the venue isn't disability friendly. One diner also reports a decline in food and menu quality compared to a couple of years ago, plus a repeated poor attitude from one staff member. Another mentions a billing mix-up on a child's meal and a drink order, resolved without issue.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast is the clear draw here, with reviewers repeatedly praising the slow-cooked topside of beef, chicken and pork options, cauliflower cheese, and Yorkshire pudding as well-cooked and generous. Close behind, small plates like the "burnt" goats cheese and seafood tagliatelle also draw praise, alongside a solid beer and wine selection. Staff come up often as friendly and attentive, with several diners noting they were squeezed in without a booking. A few recurring complaints temper this: the venue is described as very cold on at least two visits, one reviewer found gluten free dessert options limited, and another flags that toilets are upstairs and the venue isn't disability friendly. One diner also reports a decline in food and menu quality compared to a couple of years ago, plus a repeated poor attitude from one staff member. Another mentions a billing mix-up on a child's meal and a drink order, resolved without issue.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely Sunday roast with great service, the food was delicious and presented well, we will definitely return when back in the area.”
- Google user
“Food, vibe and staff were great although double check the bill, we were charged for an adult meal instead of a child's and when we left realised we paid for a pint of guiness not a zero, they were busy so not an issue, will certainly go back again and can see why they have so many great reviews.”
- Google user
“We used to really like coming to this place a couple of years ago but I think maybe their administration changed or something because the menu and the quality isn’t as great now. The food is fine, I like the chicken ciabatta. But I have to say, I’ve been there twice in a couple of weeks and there’s this girl behind the counter with the most awful attitude that I’ve seen (both times I’ve been there in these two weeks) it really does not feel like she should be customer facing.”
- Google user
“Somerset House has become a firm favourite public house for its exceptional quality in food offerings, service and atmosphere. Always a great time and fantastic location enjoying the benefits of the once road now pedestrianised and plentiful seating outside as well as inside. Reasonable costs, and for a Sunday slow cooked topside of Roast Beef special, dont miss out, comes with extra gravey and side included as standard and all gluten free.”
- Google user
“Had a roast here today. Everything tasted great! Was even better to have everything on the same plate and not as an accompaniment to share with others. Beef was cooked well, roast potatoes were great and the atmosphere of the bar was good and the staff were great. Would definitely go here again!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Gastro-fare and cocktails by candle-light in stripped-floor, bare-brickwork bar with vintage radios.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Private dining room
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near Somerset House Clifton
- The White Lion3.92,0490.3 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
clifton suspension bridge view, fried chicken sandwich, long queues for drinks
- Rose of Denmark4.34670.4 mi
wednesday quiz night, timothy taylor landlord, wine and spirits selection
- Grain Barge4.42,4990.5 mi
sunday roast, pork belly, river and dock views
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset House CliftonReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2373 | — | £1–10 | sunday roast, cauliflower cheese, small plates selection |
| The White LionReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 3.92,049 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | clifton suspension bridge view, fried chicken sandwich, long queues for drinks |
| Rose of Denmark | 4.3467 | 0.4 mi | — | wednesday quiz night, timothy taylor landlord, wine and spirits selection |
| Grain Barge | 4.42,499 | 0.5 mi | — | sunday roast, pork belly, river and dock views |
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