The Somerford Beefeater
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About The Somerford Beefeater
On Somerford Rd in Christchurch, The Somerford Beefeater is a steak house serving grilled meats alongside international dishes such as fajitas. Breakfast runs unlimited and self-service, while the dinner menu stretches from fish and chips to steak and lasagna, with items built to order rather than fixed. Steak and ale pie, nachos, cheesy potato wedges, ribs and calamari also appear on the menu, and a Biscoff ice cream sundae is offered for dessert. Tap water comes in a jug on request. The room is a walk-in, with no reservations taken, and tables sit close together across the dining area. No background music plays, leaving the space quiet during meals.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak, unlimited cooked breakfast, fish and chips and sundae.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak, unlimited cooked breakfast, fish and chips and sundae.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff are what reviewers raise most at this Beefeater, described as helpful, smiling and accommodating, with one noting a helpful response to a question about milk allergies. The food comes close behind. Diners single out the steaks, including a medium rare steak cooked nicely and served hot, along with ribs, calamari, a steak and ale pie, lasagna and a Biscoff ice-cream sundae. Several mention food arriving quickly and the menu letting them build their own meal. The unlimited cooked breakfast, with self service and plenty of choice, gets repeated praise, and a few call the pub very clean and good value. Complaints are mild but specific. One reviewer found the fish and chips okay and the chicken skewer could be better, and described tables as a bit too close together. Another missed any background music, since neighbouring conversations were audible. Some visitors ate here several times over a weekend, and one says they would return if they did not live so far away.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly staff are what reviewers raise most at this Beefeater, described as helpful, smiling and accommodating, with one noting a helpful response to a question about milk allergies. The food comes close behind. Diners single out the steaks, including a medium rare steak cooked nicely and served hot, along with ribs, calamari, a steak and ale pie, lasagna and a Biscoff ice-cream sundae. Several mention food arriving quickly and the menu letting them build their own meal. The unlimited cooked breakfast, with self service and plenty of choice, gets repeated praise, and a few call the pub very clean and good value. Complaints are mild but specific. One reviewer found the fish and chips okay and the chicken skewer could be better, and described tables as a bit too close together. Another missed any background music, since neighbouring conversations were audible. Some visitors ate here several times over a weekend, and one says they would return if they did not live so far away.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had a wonderful experience here! It's a great spot with simple, good vibes and exceptionally friendly staff. It's wonderfully family-friendly, and with such a wide choice on the menu, there is truly something for everyone. Highly recommended!”
- Google user
“We ate here 3 times over the weekend and we couldn't fault anything, all of the staff were friendly, helpful and always smiling, the 3 waitresses we experienced were excellent, Leanne, Keats and Lexi all helped us to enjoy our dining experience. The food was excellent too so compliments to the kitchen staff for their efforts and thank you all.”
- Google user
“Very friendly staff, food was quick and very tasty, for the evening the whole pub was very clean, I was on my own, and could hear other people's conversation from their tables as there wasn't any background music that was the only downside for me. Breakfast was self service was quite a few options to choose from my breakfast was very tasty.”
- Google user
“Highly recommend! Our favourite Beefeater! We always have the best food. The steaks are delicious! The Staff are beyond lovely - so accommodating, kind, friendly & professional. I had the smothered chicken today, & the Biscoff Ice-cream Sundae - so nice!”
- Google user
“Great food, good service and price was exceptional. Will be back and looking forward to it!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Pub-style chain serving up a menu of grilled meats and international favourites such as fajitas.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Steakhouses near The Somerford Beefeater
- Bournemouth Steak House4.76085.2 mi away
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- Funki Griller4.41,5945.9 mi away
steak cooked to perfection, griller cam open kitchen, rump steak
- Miller & Carter Bournemouth4.65,2046.2 mi away
complimentary celebration cake, steak recommendations, scallops and pork belly
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Somerford Beefeater | 4.11,910 | — | steak, unlimited cooked breakfast, fish and chips |
| Bournemouth Steak House | 4.7608 | 5.2 mi away | steak diane sauce, steak trio, ribeye steak |
| Funki Griller | 4.41,594 | 5.9 mi away | steak cooked to perfection, griller cam open kitchen, rump steak |
| Miller & Carter Bournemouth | 4.65,204 | 6.2 mi away | complimentary celebration cake, steak recommendations, scallops and pork belly |
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