Little Harp in North Somerset

Excellent service and food. Chris served us and really put himself out to make our stay awesome!

Thanks Chris Lovely person and service

Great food, lovely pub, my dog loves it and staff are super friendly. Served by Chris today who was great and even adapted the dessert so I could have a sundae! Excellent service

Chris was so lovely, very accommodating with our meal and needs - will be returning x

Aggravatingly slow which ruins the dining experience. Clearly and self-admittedly short staffed. It’s a shame as the pub is in a lovely location. I have had the same experience on numerous visits. The last of which I waited a long time to be seated to then be told food would be a delay as they were busy…yet half the tables were empty. We left to find somewhere else and I don’t think I will be trying again.

Love this place. Great view and lovely Sunday lunch. Especially if you use Tesco vouchers to pay.

Popped in this morning for breakfast, excellent friendly service from both Katie & Dave and food well cooked!

******* Update 07/01/2025 ******* So had another person email me, promising to send a voucher and how sorry they were, but still no voucher or even a reply to any of my emails. TERRIBLE BUSINESS AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ******* UPDATE: I thought I would be coming on here with a good update, but I am afraid not. They got in contact with me, but that was a bit if a hassle. But eventually they apologised and said they would send a voucher. Well, I have not received a voucher, and no response from any of my emails. So basically they don't care about their customers. ******* I appreciate that they were short staffed, but when you are told you have to be inside to eat, then as you walk in, the waitress is carrying food out. It doesn't set things up well. Then, when you finally get your food, the plate is hotter than the food. It just finishes your night off. It's a great shame as this could be a wonderful pub if it was run better. It's a shame, but we won't be back, and neither will our friends

Friendly staff, great customer service, everything is clean, food is very good. Have enjoyed roast dinners, lamb shank shepherds pie, pork belly dishes all of great quality. Beautiful views of Clevedon bay, lovely outdoor seating area.

We had booked a table and hoped to receive relatively rapid service. Having waited for the drinks to arrive we were still without our meals an hour later. We asked our server where the meals were, having noted that a neighbouring table had just had to do the same, and the 2 plates of hot food were immediately produced, having clearly been ready and waiting under the heater for some time; the third plate when it arrived some minutes later was missing some of the advertised ingredients. The mature server was hardly apologetic and did not appear to understand how to manage customers at all. This is not the first time I have been disappointed by this establishment _ it may well be the last.

Meal out before Christmas. Decor lovely but food not as good as it used to be and has gone up alot in price.

We live in Exeter but always visit when in the area great food friendly staff and nice atmosphere always

we waited forever to get a waiter, maybe 1 hour, this resultant needs more staff !

Bar staff were excellent and friendly - getting us a table for us and our toddler and making sure our order was taken straight away. However the sever who took our order but didn’t actually put it through and never checked on us. After 40mins, turns out she didn’t put the order through, so we had to leave with tired and starving toddler.

Food and service good as always .

Having visited many Chef and Brewer / Green King pubs during the year we were looking forward to Christmas Dinner at one of our local pubs. On arriving there was nobody on front of house and we had to wait over 10 minutes to be welcomed. We then had to wait 45 minutes once seated to receive our welcome drinks of Prosecco or Orange juice due to a lack of glasses. There was also a long wait for our three courses and the main course was warm and not hot. When our side dishes of cauliflower cheese arrived, the dishes were boiling but the contents just warm. The whole experience was rather disappointing when you consider how much it cost. It has made us seriously consider whether to book for Christmas lunch in future years as it spoilt the day in relation to what everyone was expecting. We also only ordered one drink each due to the delays. I believe the restaurant had stretched itself beyond its capabilities which was a shame.

Worst pub and service in clevedon. Disgusting staff.

Had a xmas dinner a at the little harp never again the whole dinner tasted of herbs even the roast potatoes had garlic and something horrible on them this was not a traditional Xmas dinner more like a French platter.

Little Harp, Clevedon waited 50mins for my turkey lunch then was cold so very disappointed. I ate as didn't want to wait another 20mins like my friend as her meal was cold too.

Lovely breakfast after the spark run. Twinkly and festive with Father Christmas popping in too! Ethan was so friendly and helpful, thank you & Merry Christmas x Good luck in new role Ethan - gutted you’re leaving x

Nice place. Hated the 100 pound fine for having the audacity to park in the pub car park while I had a meal though. Edit - Legendary manager DAVE sorted it for me.

Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. We went for lunch without booking (have lost the receipt sorryl but the lady who greeted us had a blond pony tail and found us a lovely table in the conservatory with a great view of the coast across the channel). Courteous and efficient service from all staff and the meal was fabulous.

Festive menu was delicious. Staff were friendly.

Absolutely exceptional food and service ! We had the beef rib from the menu along with terrine starter and a bbq chicken starter. And pigs in blankets. A very memorable experience and I highly recommend the food to everyone I meet. Thankyou its made my 38th birthday very special with my partner and daughter.

Excellent Sunday roasts in a splendid seafront location. Friendly, well-behaved clientele... and their dogs... make for a very enjoyable visit.

Waited just under an hour for food to arrive (they weren’t exactly busy) no apologies for delay and it really wasn’t worth the wait as the food was dry and slightly burnt as if it had been sat under a hot lamp for too long, as when my mother went to ask where it was, it came straight out!

Waited an hour for food. It really wasn’t that busy. The food wasn’t that good. Went for lunch with my son for our birthdays. Really dissatisfying. The food wasn’t worth £48 for two meals my sons was dry and burnt. And he’s left feeling nauseous.

Great food and a lovely warm ambience . Staff were welcoming and friendly . You need to buy a car park ticket which is fully refunded before you leave .

Had table booked for 3 o'clock Sunday roast food arrived looked lovely on first taste it was cold sent back after ten minutes new plates of food arrived same thing it's cold so decided myself and my husband to leave with having twice been given cold food very disappointed

Would not recommend. Booked a table for 3. Took 15 mins just to get a drink. Two of us ordered Pork Belly and it was very undercooked and oddly presented! Came with a long stalk of seared cabbage, looked cooked on top but when turned over it was pale and fat was slimy/mush, uneatable as in picture. For £18, a good £9 worth was left in fat to be binned. Asked if we would like any sauces, asked for apple which never materialised. Cappuccino had literally no coffee, just a ton of chocolate powder and tasted dreadful. Atmosphere in there was nice with decorations up but literally only the positive!

Food was good and the Guinness is good but the fact Chris is there makes the whole experience phenomenal. Truly impeccable Chris👍🏻

Chris Chris Chris, puts the Chris in Christmas. Quality staff member. (Shout out out to Chris)

Called in here yesterday (Friday night) and a had a lovely meal for 2. Food was excellent and the service was good. The new refurbishment looked great. The only thing was slightly odd was all the tables had reserved signs on but we didn’t book. Just arrived and was shown to one of these tables. We had left by 8:30 but still most of the tables hadn’t been taken so the atmosphere was a little quiet.

very busy on a Saturday, advice to book. Typical pub menu however nice food . Little disappointed around my little trifle. good atmosphere

Lovely! The food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. The ambiance was perfect for our group of 5 for a relaxing evening out and would definitely recommend it :)

Dinner with the ladies last night was amazing, most tables full but didn’t have to wait In the dining area , warm welcome , fresh delicious dishes , no room for dessert . Better than any restaurant I have visited in a long time ! Highly recommend

Awesome pub, great food and service although waitress could have smiled now and again 😂 all in all a great place

The last three visits have been major disappointments. Despite the recent refurb, the service has been terrible. Our most recent visit was Saturday (26th oct) evening. We just wanted a simple drink while watching the sunset... but the experience turned into such a hassle that we missed it entirely. We spent over 20 minutes queuing because the bar staff seemed clueless about where anything was, leading to a disorganized and an awkward, slow moving line around the entrance. A pub shouldn’t be run like this? Staff should be knowledgeable, efficient, and well coordinated - especially on a busy weekend night. Inside, 90% of tables sat empty but unusable... with people wandering aimlessly in search of seats. Outside tables were littered with dirty glasses, food, plates, and litter blowing across the seafront in the wind. A pub by the water should offer a relaxing atmosphere, not feel like a neglected, chaotic space. If a messy, poorly managed environment is what you’re after, then this place might be worth a visit... but it’s definitely not what most people expect or want, clearly😕Gutted.

The mini dessert with the drink the dessert bit was so small it was ridiculous the piece of cheesecake was only about an inch square

Only popped in for drinks, but what a lovely location and inside looked really nice and well maintained.

Booked a table at the little harp clevedon for 5 pm. On arrival the pub and restaurant we're really busy, we were shown to our table and ordered five roast dinners and a fish and chips. Very little veg was served and the meats looked dry and unappetizing. Fish and chips didn't fare any better with dried out peas and very few chips. The only plus side to this visit was our server who was under immense pressure due to lack of staff, very unlikely we shall be returning anytime soon.

Packed to the rafters and nowhere to sit

This pub used to be a favourite of ours but after being neglected for years we did not want to return... but I am SO GLAD WE DID! We had such a warm welcome from Steph (The new manager) and were made to feel at home. We came for lunch and ended spending all afternoon in the conservatory looking out at the water. Great food and amazing service. This is how I remember the harp years ago ! I am very excited to see this beautiful pub get back on the map with the changes she is making, We will all be back !!

Very disappointed the service was very slow, over two hours for two courses of preprepared food that did not match the price. Just saved by a good beer and view.

Today was disappointing, I'm sorry to say. The food as described in the menu was not supplied, and the alternatives stingy. Presentation was very mediocre although quite tasty. Do better next time Little Harp! I'm a local and may go elsewhere if things dont improve.

The main course; beef pie was very dry with a small amout of meat and nice pastry.

Went out for dinner with the family and the food and service was excellent! There is a new manager in charge who looks to be doing everything in their power to make this a great place to go again! Will be coming back

Family celebration. Headed to beach hut outside at 3 pm. Before we could sit down, had to clear previous used plates and glasses. Other empty booths the same with spilled drinks and used crockey. We cleaned our table with many wet wipes, It was heavily soiled and very concerning with young children present. Outside tables also had dirty plates and no attempt to clear.Unacceptable poor hygiene standards

You have some amazing views from the Little Harp and sunset there are amazing, great place to go and watch the sun go down. Had food there twice now both times we had to wait along time for the drinks and food to arrive,and to honest the food was average.

Very nice walk alone prom popped in for coffee and sandwich also dog friendly dog treats and water for dogs 🐕

Very friendly, very good food and guest ales. Excellent night out.

Not enough staff service, those who were working offered fantastic service 👏

The staff were so lovely, the view in the conservatory is incredible.

Lunch options were a great size and price point, Dinner options larger for those wanting something more substantial. Quality of everything was good. Great location. Service a little slow and involved due to tablet-based ordering but we got there.

We came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning with not too many customers in the restaurant. It took more than 45 mins for the food to arrive. And the food are terrible and very disappointing. In the farmer breakfast, potatoes are cold, the only edible thing on that plate is the bake bean. The poached egg for the Benedict was over cooked. Very very disappointing. This place has a stunning view and set up. I hope the management can put more effort on improving the food quality and provide better staff training.

I love this place normally but there seemed to be a lack of helpful staff.No eye contact was made so that we could alert them to our needs therefore we spent 3 hrs on a 1 hour booking. I will however be returning one day because the food is very nice.

Great beer food and perfect for every occasion 👌

Food freezing cold got half the meal and served chipped glass for drinks

Disappointed. Visited with friends. Obviously there is a staff shortage. It took 3/4 hour from ordering for food to arrive. The smothered chicken was dry and lacking in cheese, fortunately this was removed from the final bill. It's a nice venue, good location. Car registration to put into screen near bar on arrival.

Nice location , clean and tidy, food was standard fare

Poor food. Ist choice of cod and chips was not available. The vegetables were underdone and cabbage was dried up. Meat pie had large amounts of pastry and very little meat.

The place is lovely but the service omg. How can they have one 1 person serving and receiving money? 15 mns on a queue? Dont blame the employees but the employer!This is 2024! Customers are fed up of being ripped off! I'm not coming back, and I only live down the road!

Very nice service, nice ambience, fantastic sunset and very fine food. Absolutely recommended.

Nice food and usually good service but they allow dogs in the restaurant which is neither pleasant nor hygienic. Shame because it is a nice place otherwise. Rib of beef is insanely good and the burgers are decent too.

Great place, superb location with Delicious food.

I took my son for Sunday lunch and it was awful. We ordered the vegetarian option which was meant to be Mushroom Wellington. It was a pie, served with a tiny amount of mixed soggy veg and a few unroasted potatoes. My son's pie was FROZEN in the middle. By the time they cooked his pie, i had eaten my dinner and so we couldn't eat together. The staff didn't care. I paid and left. I would not recommend the Sunday lunch ever!

Had the roast, one of the worst I've had, considering the price you would expect way way more. Frozen in the middle pie, soggy veg, anemic roast potatoes, awful.

Nice view if you get a widow seat

I have just returned from visiting this place for an evening meal. Whatever I write here is not meant to be distructive but what I think is an honest review of my opinion of the experience I had today. When I arrived there was a long queue at the bar. I was hoping for a walk in meal for me and my friend. There was a reception desk with no one at it to help anyone decide what to do so I asked someone in the queue. I eventually got to order which I did by a young lady who was clearly stressed. We went to a table and after about 30 mins there was no food..I went to ask when it might come and was told there was a 45 min wait from the order time..shouldn't I have been told that before I ordered? The food was very poor. My friend had lamb shank shepherd's pie which was cold in places. My mushy peas had a crust on them. To be honest it looked very chaotic throughout. I felt sorry for the staff who looked very stressed. How sad because it's in a superb location. The worst £50 I've ever spent.

Absolutely shocking service, food took ages and was burnt staff are lack lustre. Completely unacceptable and no accountability for poor service and then to find out after the price!?!?

If you want to eat an evening meal, best order it lunchtime. Not enough staff and some of the ones there seem like they are in permanent training.

Be prepared to wait 40+ noisy minutes in an under-staffed pub for some very good pub food.

Excellent food at a very reasonable price. I came for a meal here last week - 2 courses for £16.50. I had smothered chicken and sticky toffee pudding, very generous portions and yummy. Came back this week because I was impressed with the food and love the location. Had a delightful evening - had a table by the window and watched the sunset - stunning 👍💕. The food was delicious, very good value.

Lovely view of the sea front from the beer garden with quaint beach type huts.

Great wine list and the server was great. Quality of steak disappointing and not really rare, as requested.

Great pub with great choice of drinks and food .. and the view is lovely all year round

Great pub restaurant in a lovely spot. Service was extremely good.

Such a great spot, great food and lovely service from Dave! I went for the sea bass and it way exceeded my expectations, will be back :)

Great spot for some lunch with a nice view. Had the cod and chips which was nice and the music was a good vibe. Dave was very hospitable :)

Staff were unfriendly and unhelpful. My partner who is gluten free was told he could have something but it came out with hardly any of the meal. The side salad had no dressing but when asked for olive oil we were told there was none. The worst place I have eaten in.

Beautiful pub and food we had was OK however.....almost nothing on the menu available and for those that were ingredienta had to be substituted. Incredibly long wait for food and drinks to come. Staff had never heard of half the drinks and cocktails and i could see them looking them up on their phones before coming back and saying they didnt have this or that. I think a change of management is needed before i would go back.

I visited this pub two years ago and remember it being chaotic, with long waits for food. The staff had said it was due to staff shortages. I went there again a few days ago. We had booked a table and brought our dog along. It was a lovely, sunny evening, so we wanted to sit outside. However, the staff informed us that they were only serving food indoors due to staff shortages. I asked if we could wait outside and come back in an hour to eat, but they insisted that we had to wait at the table. Fine. I started ordering, but there were also food shortages, so several items on the menu were unavailable. At that point, we gave up and decided to leave. What chaos! I won't be coming back.

A really nice pub with views of the estuary. Food was a bit slow but staff managed our expectations with accurate wait times. The food was hot and tasty. The highlight has to be the staff, they are very friendly and helpful. Good baby changing facilities and space inside the pub for the pram. Dog friendly is another bonus.

SERVICE TERRIBLE Attractive looking sea-front location but we waited for an hour for food that never came. 23 pounds for 2 drinks plus the never-seen food. We were also billed 15 quid for a main course when we had wanted the starter version for 6 pounds. The waiter in the outside area was of little help when we complained; we were directed inside to get a refund but there was such a long queue of customers (some also complaining loudly about the terrible service) that it was impossible to talk to anyone without waiting another hour. No management anywhere to be seen. We gave up and left exasperated by the poor service, and also well out of pocket. Looking at other negative reviews, slow service comes up again and again. It looks to me like staff are all too young and lack a more senior manager to set the tone. Anyway, end of story, we've sent feedback to their website asking for a refund for the food we paid for but didn't receive. My advice is to AVOID The Little Harp if there are more than three customers inside, UNLESS you have infinite patience plus the whole day free of any other appointments.

Really nice, comfortable, pub right by the sea. Nice selection of good food, and a wide range of drinks.

My desert was cooked to order but I didn't know that when I ordered it. It was a long wait but worth waiting for.

Service really isn't great, when we arrived I waited around 10 minutes for a bar person, although there were 4 people doing nothing around the bar, then the wine I ordered was out of stock, then finally a heavy bill for a coke, wine and a beer was £22 which is pretty pricey for this area. Outside on the tables, the ashtrays were full and empty packets of crisps were wedged into the tables, really expect a little more for such a high price for drinks. Needless to say we didn't stay for a meal, and left.

After being told we would have to wait for over an hour for food we walked out. Very poor service

After walking and watching the beautiful Clevedon sunset, we went there for food and drinks with friends. We had been there several times before and were satisfied. Weekends are usually busier than other days. After finding a suitable place with a beautiful view of the sea and the sunset, we ordered drinks and food. The waiter was very nice and polite and took our order calmly and politely. First the drinks and more than half an hour later our food was prepared and served. Of course, it was a good time to chat and enjoy a drink and a beautiful view of the sea. The food was not quite good. All meals were accompanied by chips, none of which had salt on them, but my chips had a lot of sea salt on them. Apparently the chef had put all the salt on my chips. Of course, it was sea salt and could be easily removed from the food. We all laughed at this. But it is better for the chef to be more careful in this field.

Just terrible.. service is ALWAYS SLOW here. Waited over an hour for food. The food was nice though.

Awesome food at good prices, Great alternative to a greasy spoon. Varied menu, happy staff. Thank you seen you again soon

Went in for Ribs and chips but didn't seem to serve them so we had a drink and left .. Apart from that the pub was really nice and being dog friendly was good as we had ours with us so sat outside in a cabin

Cozy place on the seafront. Excellent steak and cider, I will definitely come back there!

Nice pub in a convenient location, was busy when we visited but still got a table. An advised 30 minute wait for food which was fine although it was quite dry when it arrived. Friendly staff and good menu.

The app would not work due to very bad WiFi. They need to look at this, plus they should have one Hatch for food and one for drinks at the outside bar, and put up a board to advise people on waiting times for food. This would save staff being stressed and show good management. The money lost today would be a great deal. Please think about clients. Thanks Simon

Nice place to have a drink and chill and watch the world go by..

A mini-family gathering with people from Birmingham, Henley on Thames, Barnstaple & Taunton. Pre-booked table, including a couple of revisions before the day Due to medical needs we opted to eat outside in a 'cabin' but believe we receive the same standard of service is indoors. Great location and easily found by everyone attending. To be repeated

Staff were friendly and patient with my Labrador. Beautiful view and good was great too.

It was pleasant enough good selection of beers however on a Sunday 2 people behind wasn't enough, there was a queue of 10 people. We didn't have any food, but enjoyed our drinks in the sun in the garden.🍻

Excellent views across the Severn to South Wales. Well appointed with good atmosphere