SOMERFORD BEEFEATER

🏠 Somerford Road, Christchurch, BH23 3QG

🍽️ Steak House

Tier Achieved:

✅ SAFE BET ✅

Clean. Reliable. Does the job.

The "lights out missionary" of food. Spotless kitchen, decent grub. Won't blow your mind, won't disappoint.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 5/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 4.1 1,828 reviews
Mon6:30 AM–11 PM
Tue6:30 AM–11 PM
Wed6:30 AM–11 PM
Thu6:30 AM–11 PM
Fri6:30 AM–11 PM
Sat7 AM–11 PM
Sun7 AM–10:30 PM

Solid meals, but service can be hit or miss.

Somerford Beefeater is like that old friend who surprises you with how good they still are. Known for delicious steaks and a menu that hits all the right notes, this place keeps pulling in the good reviews. The staff are apparently an absolute delight, making your dining experience feel like a warm hug. Carole-Anne swears by their smothered chicken and Biscoff ice cream sundae, and who wouldn’t want a slice of that?

But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows; some reviews hint at a few hiccups with food inconsistency. One diner was less than impressed with the pace of service and the quality of the food, so it seems like it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Still, if you go in with moderate expectations, you might just leave pleasantly surprised.


💬 PEOPLE SAY 💬

delicious steaksfriendly staffinconsistent food

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-in🥡 Takeout🚗 Delivery📅 Reservations☀️ Outdoor seating🍺 Beer🍷 Wine👶 Kid friendly👥 Groups

📝 REVIEWS 📝

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"Our favourite Beefeater! We always have the best food."

— Carole-Anne Tonks

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"The service and food was spot on."

— LittleBearBBQ

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"The food came really quickly and tasted amazing, the food was very flavourful."

— Ehiosun Ogenetega Amigun


🔬 FSA BREAKDOWN 🔬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling VERY GOOD
🏗️ Cleanliness & Facilities VERY GOOD
📋 Management & Safety VERY GOOD

Somerford Beefeater, Christchurch — Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5

🗓️ Last inspected: 5 November 2025


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