Huw & Jo Davies took over the pub in 2001 and completed a 3 month refurbishment before opening. The Riverside Inn is a very large traditional pub, tastefully decorated and situated at the heart of the picturesque village of Cheddar, within easy walking distance of Cheddar Gorge and Caves and ideally located for those wishing to explore the towns of Axbridge, Glastonbury and the historic Cathedral city of Wells.
We believe that the village pub is the perfect place to serve delicious and un-fussy food that keeps pace with the farming calendar. Our team of chefs believe in traditional cooking and food that's always wholesome, hearty and temptingly fresh. We're open all day, the team is in early for breakfast served from 10am-12pm, and lunch/dinner from 12pm-9pm.
We believe that the village pub is the perfect place to serve delicious and un-fussy food that keeps pace with the farming calendar. Our team of chefs believe in traditional cooking and food that's always wholesome, hearty and temptingly fresh. We're open all day, the team is in early for breakfast served from 10am-12pm, and lunch/dinner from 12pm-9pm.
Services
The Restaurant and conservatory is located at the back of the pub, it is set for 70 with capabilities of 90-100. We are privately owned and passionate about food so we only use the finest cuts of steak, locally sourced and expertly prepared and matured for 21 days before being cooked to your specific taste.
Enter through to the left hand side of the pub and you can sit in a lovely sun filled lounge area with extra comfy chairs and its own log burning hearth. Come and read the paper and take your ease, a perfect place to watch the world go by, have a quick cup of coffee or a small salad. We serve everything from outstanding local ales and ciders to an Irish coffee for a lazy Sunday morning.
The play area invites children under the height of 4ft 6inches to explore, climb and hide in safety while they remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult. Adults are invited to join in if desired. This play area is specifically designed with smaller movers in mind. For those confident on their feet challenging physical activities are all readily available to provide a fun, stimulating play experience.
The Riverside Inn & Restaurant is an ideal venue for a variety of events, parties and functions. Whether you are planning a sit down meal, a business gathering, a wake or a large party, we can provide the facilities for you. Parties of 50 or more can have sole occupancy of the Restaurant and Conservatory and upon request we can provide a dance floor, a DJ and entertainment as well as a selection of buffets or sit down menus.
Reviews (9)
Jo Davies
Oct 25, 2021
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De Alderwick
Sep 20, 2021
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Mike Billington
Apr 11, 2021
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Ordered 4 items on the phone, ready for collection in 20 minutes. On pick up noticed there were only 3 items in the bag, it was sorted out quickly. Worth checking your order before you leave the shop, nothing more annoying than getting home and finding you have a meal missing. Food was very tasty and good size portions.
Stand Up Man
Mar 31, 2021
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It was a few years ago when I last visited but I have been there several times and each time the lady serving me in the restaurant was very pleasant very fair and even allowed me to cancel my dessert (even though it was at the last minute) as me and my girlfriend at the time were absolutely stuffed from the fantastic food ! As i said ive not been there for a while but the times I have were memorable as even to this day it was the best food (let alone Chinese) I ever had . I'm being very honest when I say it was excellent value and food was at the very top of standards . If it is the same management
Nick Smith
May 29, 2020
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I’m so so disappointed in this place. People in there seem nice. I don’t like to be mean but guys you really have to sort it out. I ordered crispy chilli beef - I do not say this lightly - it was the worst chilli beef I have ever had. Please please change your recipe- it tastes like it was just caramel sauce. Zero beef in the strips. And why is you egg fried rice so sweet? Perhaps other dishes are better
Roshan Patel
Jan 01, 2020
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The starters were among the best I've ever had! We had Satay Chicken and Prawn toast, and I have to say, both of them were were probably the best ever in a Chinese - restaurant or take-away!
It's a shame the mains didn't complete the experience - after those starters, we had some Egg Fried Rice, Chicken in Batter with Honey & Garlic Sauce, and some Roast Chicken Chinese Style (all pictured). The portions were VERY generous, but unfortunately, all three were incredibly bland, and it put a bit of a downer on the whole evening.
The service started well, but by the end, we spent so much time waiting
It's a shame the mains didn't complete the experience - after those starters, we had some Egg Fried Rice, Chicken in Batter with Honey & Garlic Sauce, and some Roast Chicken Chinese Style (all pictured). The portions were VERY generous, but unfortunately, all three were incredibly bland, and it put a bit of a downer on the whole evening.
The service started well, but by the end, we spent so much time waiting
Mike Harrison
Aug 07, 2019
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Our group of 8 went for a sit down meal last night. What a fantastic experience. Staff were all very friendly, patient and welcoming. Ordered a set meal for 4 (4 of our group were fussy young children (lol)). Portions were more than ample (even took a small 'doggy bag' home). Food was great, tasty and looked good. We were not rushed nor felt they wanted us out and spent most of the evening here.
Shame we don't live closer. We would defiantly come back here.
Well done to all the staff.
Don't take any notice of some of the other negative comments.
A great big thumbs up from our group (even the
Shame we don't live closer. We would defiantly come back here.
Well done to all the staff.
Don't take any notice of some of the other negative comments.
A great big thumbs up from our group (even the
Erin C.
Mar 22, 2019
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Darren Stevenson
Jan 08, 2019
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