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River House

Restaurant Cafe Bar Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Frome


Address

River House at Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge St, Frome BA11 1BB, United Kingdom

Website

www.riverhousefrome.co.uk

Contact

+44 7921 852785

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (438 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 10 am to 4 pm, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (15) coffee (13) good (10) delicious (9) friendly (9) menu (9) breakfast (9) nice (7) staff (7) options (6)
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  • 4/5 Jon W. 7 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, really pleasant interior. Lovely service. Very, very popular. Lots of cake and drink options. Very nice!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 7 months ago on Google
    Enjoyed a delicious brunch yesterday. Bustling cafe joined to the arts Centre with friendly staff, interesting and vibrant menu which was so tasty. Delicious from start to finish. Thank you 🙏🏼
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aidan G. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious lunch. Food successfully navigates the delicate balance between familiar comforts and exciting new flavours, successfully incorporating both traditional and vegan options into a well rounded menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JEREMY C. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there on a good Sunday, good weather, good food😉 Ordered a Hash, Gordon! And Nam-Egg-Stay Yum yum
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 4 years ago on Google
    We went here a few weeks ago and were very impressed. The River House serves a good breakfast; very well presented wholesome food. I liked how they'd bolster well known breakfast items with a little something extra like some beetroot hummus. They serve good coffee here too. I think if I was a local I would be here quite often. It was very busy though it was a Sunday morning. Still, they coped very well and we did not have to wait very long. I would definitely return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Estelle Y. 4 years ago on Google
    We drove past Frome to get back to London. It was breakfast time and we didnt know where to go. We drove past The River House and saw a lot of people inside and outside so we went to check it out after we parked the car. Its a cosy place with seating in the front of the cafe, and in the small terrace at the back. I ordered the French Toast with Crispy Bacon, and Granola with yogurt. I highly recommend the French toast as it was absolutely delicious. They also have an option without bacon but with fruits instead. They have around 2 options for each dish, for example there will always be a vegetarian option or a vegan option. The staff there were super friendly and nice, all of them Great food, great place, great people. Would love to visit again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 richard a. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyable 11am Sunday brunch. Coffee and orange juice were great. Very adventurous menu, for example, the cooked breakfast had a wonderfully tasty polenta slice instead of the usual potato hash brown. This was really, really good. Homemade beans were a bit al dente for my liking and I thought they they tasted a bit funky for a breakfast item. The black pudding, sausage, egg on buttered sourdough were all fantastic. The cooked tomatoes were grilled and slightly charred to a caramelised perfection. My partner had a sort of salmon avocado eggs benedict royale but it was on a herby scone base instead of the usual muffin. Again, I thought it tasted a bit funky and I'm not sure it's one for the puritans.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andre O. 1 year ago on Google
    A lovely place for coffee and a snack, cake and coffee were really nice. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bianca B. 1 year ago on Google
    Possibly the nicest oat flat white I've had! And the food was delicious - seasonal French toast for me and avocado on sourdough for him... Just what we both needed. The service was wonderful, the place had a really warm and welcoming feel, and from the steady flow of people the whole time we were there, we're not the only ones who think so!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 U B. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place, wonderful coffee, delicious food (turkish eggs) beautiful interior .

  • 5/5 Jack N. 7 months ago on Google
    We visited on market day. So the place was packed. Really busy. But we were still greeted with a genuine smile. Told about the expected wait time. And dealt with happily and calmly. Despite how busy they were. The breakfast was perfect and the coffee was great . All the staff were a pleasure

  • 5/5 cat l. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely cakes Inc vegan and gf. Breakfasts are quality and decent size. We had the house breakfast, avo toast and sweetcorn fritters. All delicious. Very very fast service. Staff are very friendly. Definitely worth the price. There is a shop with nice gifts and a gallery. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Harriet V. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a really lovely brunch here, excellent quality food with fast service. The team that work here are very friendly and happy to help you. We visited with a small baby and a pram and while there's not a huge amount of room to park up a buggy we didn't struggle and noticed there were several others inside too. The food options are brilliant with a wide choice to suit all eaters, it's tasty and filling without being overpriced.

  • 5/5 Giles C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an excellent coffee shop. A really great location with an excellent vibe and backed up with the highest quality food and drink. The coffee (we ordered a cappuccino and an Americano, black) is very good quality and is made and presented exceptionally well. The cappuccino in particular had a thick mallowy type texture to the foam and the flavour of the coffee was rich and robust. You can buy beans on site and I regret not doing this, but it's also a great excuse to go back. We also ordered a raspberry and pistachio cake which similarly impressed. Light and textured, with balanced flavours and very moreish. There were a range of sweet treats available and I doubt there's a bad item on their menu based on the quality of this cake. The decor and the vibe inside is fun and playful with loyalty to Frome and the surrounding area. It is connected to a delightful little arts centre and there is a smart little shop which has a range of affordable jewellery and other pieces. It is a great little spot and the staff are friendly and welcoming, I cannot fault the presentation of this venue at all it's just a wonderful place to be, from the welcome when you step through the door, the outdoor seating and the playful table identifiers (we had a Wonderwoman duck!) it is just a great spot. Go visit, relax and enjoy!

  • 5/5 Emily 5 years ago on Google
    I've been going here since it first opened and it's always been a lovely experience. Great atmosphere, the friendliest staff, best coffee, and a great selection of food. I always go for the vegan breakfast which is really tasty. They have excellent portion sizes and everything is good value. It's especially nice in the summer when you can sit in the courtyard watching the river.

  • 4/5 Bex W. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is busy at all times. Whilst it is busy and chaotic, it is full of locals it is very welcoming. With its shabby chic interior and chalkboard with the menu on, as well as a wide variety of eat in food and takeaway food and local coffee of sale. The food was unique and put an interesting spin on the traditional breakfasts. It was nice that it included different alternatives which I have not had anywhere else for vegetarians or vegans. The portion sizing was also generous and left me feel full once I was done. The drinks menu is typical but it was great to be able to able to have a non coffee drink and it was a delicious white hot chocolate, which you can't get everywhere. The only down side I can see is that there was no obvious allergy listings on the menu, which is greatly needed as many things on the menu included nuts. This made me hesitate as someone with a nut allergy. But all in all, a great experience.

  • 5/5 Lesley R. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely, great selection of savoury & sweet treats, all the expected drink offerings, all great quality. Staff were lovely & helpful. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 trishie1102 2 years ago on Google
    Really good coffee and delicious cake. There were gluten free and vegan options available. The staff were helpful, polite and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Victoria k. 1 year ago on Google
    We dropped in for lunch with our dogs and were made to feel welcome even though we had 4! The food was absolutely superb, fresh and perfectly cooked. Speedy service too.

  • 5/5 Saja (. 2 years ago on Google
    I had breakfast here and it was so yummy. Staff are friendly and the coffee is great too! Lots of vegan options and delicious wholesome foods.

  • 5/5 Ian R. 2 years ago on Google
    How was it? Very nice indeed! Lively menu and tasty drinks. Reasonable prices. Indoor and outdoor seating. Cosy indoors, sheltered outside. Dogs and kids welcome. Staff friendly and efficient . Toilets available. Disabled friendly with car spaces nearby and accessible loo.

  • 5/5 Merriel C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very welcoming and attentive staff. Lots of choices for both food and beverages. Very impressive range of delicious gluten & dairy free cakes. We shared 7 different cakes and thoroughly enjoyed them. Similarly a good range of drinks, the milkshakes went down a treat and a generous amount of tea and milk for 3 cups from the one pot. Excellent value for money. Lovely atmosphere and great background music that allowed conversation without any need to raise your voice. The meal choices looked very tempting and we would all consider coming back here for a meal.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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