Carpenters Arms in Stroud

My wife and l stayed over night in our motorhome. We were made very welcome and had a wonderful evening with the locals. The beer was superb, 3 real ales on offer. We had Lasagne to eat while being entertained by live music, on offer two nights a week. What more could you want.

Visited with my family including my disabled daughter for Sunday dinner, we were absolutely blown away by the above and beyond service and beautiful food we received. My daughter was in her wheelchair and the staff went out of their way to make sure we were seated with plenty of space for her, we all had chicken roast which was all completely faultless, beautiful meat and lovely fresh, local veg! My daughter has a blended diet through her feeding tube and the wonderful chef blended her meal for us with no hesitation, it’s the little things like this that make all the difference. We all had a lovely time, highly recommend! We will be back!

Proper lovely old village pub with varied choice of fizzy ciders as well as flat ones, beer, lager etc too of course. Home made food at reasonable prices and everyone very friendly… including the landlord and landlady 😊 Live music on some nights and motorhomes welcome… ring ahead for where to park up overnight. Arrived too late to sit outside but plenty of tables in gravel beer garden… nice setting. See Google for more pictures. Will definitely be back!

We sent for Sunday lunch with friends. On ordering, one of our group queried whether the roast chicken was carved as she didn’t like meat off the bone and was assured that it would be carved. On delivery it was still on the bone. She politely pointed out this wasn’t what was ordered and the bar staff apologised and said they would sort it. A few minutes later, an angry woman who we later learnt was the landlady came back with a fresh meal as ordered, plonked it on the table and accused our group member of being rude and not being clear when ordering. This was factually incorrect, extremely rude in itself and a most unpleasant experience for us all. The other meals were adequate if you like small portions on small plates and frozen vegetables. Apart from the rude landlady, her staff were delightful. Go elsewhere!

My wife and I like to do one night stop overs in our campervan after a round of golf. We played nearby and found the pub through Britstop. We were met by the pub manager who had reserved a parking area and table for us. He could not have been more helpful and accommodating. We had a nice drink in garden and then moved in for a meal. Fantastic food in a proper traditional British pub. Lovely walks and very interesting local history. Would thoroughly recommend and hope to visit again. Nick and Andrea

Sadly the Sunday roast was disappointing. Boiled parsnips and other blanched veg really weren’t appetising for the cost. Beef also a bit chewy. Despite great location I wouldn’t eat here again.

Everything a proper pub should be. Excellent beer, food and service. Great for couples, groups, kids, dogs, you name it. I worked a shift here 24 years ago and it's the first time I've been in the area to go back. I definitely won't be leaving it another 24 years for my next visit. Highly recommended!

Telephoned and booked overnight in our small campervan as a stopover on our way to Devon. They have one spot at the side of the pub for a small camper but we were also told that the local primary school, just around the corner lets you stay in their car park overnight throughout the school holidays for a small fee ( Honesty box on the wall) What a lovely greeting we received by Karl and we were made to feel very welcome. The village of Miserden was peacefull. beautiful and idyllic. We parked and stayed for the evening, drinks selection great, they also made me my favoutire Gin drink. We both had Sunday dinners, which we both really enjoyed. Beef was generous, veg cooked perfect and roast potatoes were superb! I had a bread and butter pudding which was lovely. Staff, owners and other village customers were really chatty and our eveinng was a relaxed , fun ,cosy and homely atmosphere. We had a great night and slept really well as it was really quiet in the evening. We had such a nice time on the way home from Devon, we decided to stopover again. As it was impromtu, we stayed in the School Car Park. School teacher arrived to work, who was really friendly and advided us there was a public toilet, open through the night , just a little way down, over the road. This was helpful for us. Again, had another great chatty evening in the Carpenters Arms and this will be our stopover when we travel South again. Remeber, your night is what you make it, join in converstatons, ask questions, speak up if asked if everything is alright or if you would like something, I asked for extra gravy and a special drink making, nothing too much trouble. Thank you to everyone, we felt very much part of the Miserden Community.

“The Carps” is a good old fashioned pub. Lovely, friendly atmosphere. Honest food and great service. Archie was our waiter. Smiley and efficient. Karl was good too!!

Brilliant traditional pub with great service from Karl and the rest of the staff. The food is amazing and great value and fantastic choice especially as includes vegetarian and vegan options. Definitely worth a visit.

Wirklich wunderbarer Wirt, tolle Bedienung, super Essen, top Ciders und gutes Bier. Jeden Dienstag Musik - Irish oder open mic. Spontan haben Locals im Chor gesungen, erst separat, dann mit der Band. Toll!

A very big Thank you to the all staff at the Carpenters arms for helping my 60th Birthday Super special. Would recommend this beautiful country pub and lovely staff to everyone.

Carl Archie the BEST loved them, created a great environment, kevin and ben also made some great food

Can’t recommend enough. Amazing food I had the homemade lasagne and it was absolutely beautiful my partner had the steak and ale pie and a massive grin sign of a happy man. The atmosphere was lovely warm and friendly staff. In a beautiful location. I’m not usually one to review but we will 100% be back to the carpenters arms again. What else can I say just amazing all round. 👍🏻

Absolutely disgusting the only thing it's got going for it is the location Pie was awful frozen peas frozen chips and instant gravy

Absolutely lovely lot here at the Carpenters arms, came in for a pint and they went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and sort me some food. Don't go elsewhere. I'll definitely be back.

Should be zero stars! Cheap basic oven food, big group and all said how terrible their meal was. Hidden service charge too!

Popped out for Father’s Day lunch. Food ok, wouldn’t say outstanding. My husband had the roast which on appearance looked underwhelming. Gravy appeared watery. Went to pay the tab, paid, my husband then stated it was more than he expected. Requested a receipt and had been overcharged £10 + an £8 service charge (10%) of total bill bill high was wrong in first place. the service charge seemed a tad cheeky as you order at the bar and collect your own cutlery, napkins etc so wasn’t exactly table service. Would we return?…. Probably not

Visited on a busy Saturday lunchtime, having eaten at the pub many times over the years so expecting previous high standards to be met. Sadly it seems to have dropped off a bit. Several in our group had the burger, which in itself was fine (seemed to be good quality meat) - but the way it was served was quite poor. The burger was served on a dry bun - no sauces or relishes, no leaves, onion or tomato, no cheese: nothing. There was a salad and chips on the side, both of which were good - but overall the dish was a bit underwhelming. You don’t really expect to be squeezing sauces from sachets over your burger these days. Other dishes were better (pie was good, perhaps a bit too much gravy on the plate). As I said at the beginning it was busy and a very hot day - you could see the staff were feeling the pressure so maybe just an off day.

We stopped for (a late) lunch and just wanted a snack. The welcome was fantastic and all the menu was available. A ploughman's & baguette fitted the bill and had I not been driving would have tried the ciders. An excellent (brief) experience. If you are visiting the garden at Miserden then try this lovely pub.

Lovely village pub with a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. No car park so you need to pick a place on the lanes that does not obstruct. Miserden is tucked away, but it's worth the trouble to find the pub. Food is down to earth and...

Lovely little pub in Miserden with staff that can’t do enough for you. We visited for Mother’s Day and ordered Turkey, Beef and some children’s meals and all arrived in decent time. The owner of the restaurant was very proud of his tea making machine...

Found this diamond in the rough as we were exploring the Cotswold area. Stepping in you feel like you stepped back a couple hundred years ago! Warm fireplace burning and local patrons enjoying evening pints with friends. Being from the states we thought we would...

Warm atmosphere, welcoming staff, and lively music. And the food was delicious! Will definitely try to visit again.

Just been to the carpenters arms again Absolutely lovely Sunday roast Great food lovely atmosphere the bar, staff, Marcus and Ben made us feel so welcome will definitely be going back there soon Geoff & Wendy

A great traditional country pub made awesome by the staff. You won't find a landlord or bar staff more helpful & accommodating. Food is good, comforting pub food too. I'll definitely be back.

We arrived here in the middle of a busy Sunday lunch service with no booking, and were lucky there was a table available for 2 next to a cosy fireplace. Every staff member was so kind and inviting, the food was delicious - proper pub...

Great food using local ingredients (i had misidern lamb) good portion size, lovely fire, nice atmosphere. Great walks

We were a family of 5 with a small dog (under the table) Excellent roast dinner, would definitely visit again Choice of beef, Turkey, Lamb, Pork and Nut Roast My wife said best Nut Roast she has eaten. Lovely pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord. Thank...

A warm welcome awaits at this traditional country pub. After a long chilly walk, my friend and I and our dogs thawed out by a log burner, whilst eating a delicious lunch. Just what we needed. We would recommend this pub, the atmosphere, the friendly...

It’s the sort of pub that’s difficult to leave as we found out… the beer is kept perfectly so it’s rather easy to get carried away and the food is always, always good. Friendly no nonsense old pub and certainly worth a visit!!

Cannot thank the Carpenters Arms enough for their kindness and care when we were recently stranded in the Miserden village due to heavy snow. Fabulous food, lovely warm fire and very kind staff. Incredibly friendly, accommodating and helpful. Thank you!

Good meal, good beer, big log fire , friendly atmosphere all in an old cotswold stone pub. Worth making the trip.

There's a real shortage of good pubs with unpretentious food done well. The Carpenters Arms fills that gap. It's pub grub done well. The pub itself was very warm and welcoming. It was full, but we had reserved our places beforehand. With 16 of us...

Great small pub . Went for a weekday lunch and then a walk around miserden. Nice atmosphere and character to the pub. Tasty food. I had fish cakes and chips which was great. Husband had steak pie and chips . Very filling and well cooked...

Charming old pub, friendly staff. Food was very poor. Roast beef was overcooked and tough. Gravy was tasteless. I love Al dentè veg, but it was practically raw and nothing special about it. Toilets had mould on the walls and could do with a revamp....

Had a Sunday roast here. £14.25 for the veggie option. Small roast potatoes, a bit of veg, no greens. For the money it was really nothing special.

My wife and I were pet sitting in nearby Winstone for 3 weeks, and were out exploring the Miserden Estate, an unspoiled and well-preserved, traditional Cotswold village still under the ownership of the local manor with most of the buildings leased out. After a hike,...

Enjoyed delicious food and friendly, genuine service in this lovely country pub after a walk in the local area. Highly recommended the venison steak followed by bread and butter. Will definitely return.

Surprise Lunch For Mum. As a family of 16 we gathered with the long lost brother from Australia there as the star attraction! We were amazingly well looked after. All had Sunday lunch and puddings. Food was lovely, service even better. Kept us topped up...

We had a family get together for my mothers 88th birthday 15 in total We had an are to ourselves ordering was quick and easy. It was possible to order per family The food was excellent Sunday lunch as you would want Beef Lamb venison...

Went here for dinner with friends, three of us chose vegetarian and one meat. All the meals were first class. Portions were large and quality was good, withholds of Gins and Ciders to wash it down. Lots of vegan choices Highly recomend

The carpenters arms was a perfect choice to stop for lunch last Sunday. The portions were very generous and filled us all up nicely after a long walk. Would highly recommend this pub! Good food, lovely setting and a great pub!

Sorry to say, that although I was really looking forward to eating at The Carpenter's Arms, Miserden on Sunday, the food was some of the worst ever. I had roast beef. It was almost dropped onto our table on a less than suitable plate with...

Excellent family run pub. Food is superb and good variety including a range of vegetarian options. Friendly and efficient service and very good value for money

Came recommended from our airb&b host. Long winded drive for a disappointing meal. Pub was dated but with lots of history which was nice to see, but could just do with a clean and a freshen up. The food was terrible and quite expensive for...

While the 'Carps' is a bit off the beaten track, it is well worth a visit. The pub is located in the middle of a gorgeous village and is very welcoming. It is clearly well patronised by local people. The food selection is good with...

Great village pub full of atmosphere great service fantastic food staff very welcoming and loves dogs definitely recommend

I cane across this establishment yesterday after a Dog walk round Miserden. I decided to book a table for eight that evening for my family as the pub had a pleasant atmosphere. We were not disappointed, the food and hospitality was fantastic. In the words...

This is a fantastic country pub, really cosy and with a lovely outdoor space. The food is all homemade and huge portions - I’ve seen some reviews complaining at the price but you wouldn’t get a microwaved main course in a chain restaurant for the...

My partner and i popped into this pub for a quick lunch. We ordered a ham and a cheese baguette. When I ordered I asked if I could have tomato on the ham baguette. I paid without really looking at the total and went back...

From the moment you walk through the door you are greeted by warm, welcoming faces. This dog-friendly pub boasts two fireplaces, one of which is a massive open fire and if you aren’t lucky enough to get a seat by it, don’t worry, you will...

Really disappointed. Underwhelmed and overcharged - a real pity as it is in a great location for excellent walks.

Visited in support of a singer on the Folk Evening. We had booked a table for a meal. Arrived early, made welcome and nothing too much trouble. This was on a cold January night, not busy, but a good log fire going. The food was...

Friendly Atmosphere, Attentive we had topside beef dinner with apple crumble for pudding,it was cooked to perfection ,scrumptious, also fairly priced ,definitely recommend .

4 people, 2 dogs. Despite being very busy and no reservation (we were lucky) we were served and seated (not the right order) quickly. Food and drinks fabulous. We'll be back again.

The winter fires burning and the wonderfully friendly welcome from the staff make this a truly great place to visit. The menu is varied and the food well cooked, on top of that the cider selection well worth exploring. Hope to visit again

The pub is fantastic with great beers and ciders on tap plus a lovely food menu as well. However what made this place out of this world were the owners and staff. Kev and Debbie were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Carl...

Do yourself a favour and visit this this incredible little pub ASAP. We stumbled across it by chance and had the most magical time there. The food (by a roaring fire) was spot on and the staff are something else - we were made to...

Due to a last minute change of plans we searched for a motorhome stopover and found the Carpenter's Arms. From the second we arrived the welcome was exceptional. We were welcomed in by the owners and locals alike (Bob was a delight) and we spent...

Came to Miserden for a 3 night stay with my partner and dog, and came across this gem. It’s the best (and only) pub in Miserden with great food and atmosphere. Pub owners were really welcoming and our dog absolutely loved the fresh lambs bone...

After a walk around Miserdon, Sunday lunch at the Carpenters Arms was just perfect. Good choice of dishes on the menu including several Veggie dishes. I had the Nut Roast with all the trimmings and it was lovely. I did succumb to enjoying bread &...

The Carpenters Arms is a lovely pub in the off the beaten track village of Miserden. It's warm and welcoming, and the food we ordered was quickly brought to our table and was a long cry from the mass produced pub food one often sees....

After a wet wonderful Miserden-Winstone loop walk, we stepped into this quiet, low-ceilinged pub at 4:30pm to a fresh open fire in the fireplace. A pot of tea and dessert selections hit the spot. Couldn’t be happier.

Great pub with good atmosphere, really nice pub to visit with welcoming staff members and amazing food!

Fantastic pub, great food and really hospitable friendly staff. I have eaten a number of meals here and each has been cooked to my liking.

This is probably the worst pub I’ve visited in a long time. Unwelcoming. Dreadful quality of food. Nothing to recommend it. Wish I could find something good to say. I just can’t think of anything.

Beautiful pub, amazing and friendly staff with a brilliant knowledge of Cider. Well deserved cider pub of the year. 35 ciders to try and a great selection of gins too. Worth a visit.

I'd seen on Facebook the Carpenters Arms was holding a Cider & Music Festival and, as we were in the area, thought we'd pop by and take a look. We arrived around 4.00 and ended up staying until 10.00. The atmosphere was laidback and relaxed,...

We have visited this pub on a number of occasions, as travelling musicians. Nothing is too much trouble for Kevin, he runs a great pub, and give a huge welcome. His beer is consistently excellent, and the food is at the high end of honest...

After visiting the gardens, we adjourned to the pub for coffee. On a cold wet day, we were warm enough, a good start. We each had a coffee. Mine was fine, but I have had better lattes. My friend asked if they had any biscuits,...

First date day with my eldest son since September. A park up wander around the village and a pre booked outside lunch table sorted. Kevin, Ben and team looked after us from arrival to leaving. Request to adjust slightly from the menu respected and delivered....

Really delicious take-away pub food. I had the steak and ale pie which was big and really satisfying. The chicken madras was also excellent cutlery, sauces and napkins were included and friendly service- looking forward to when we can try indoors .

A small , cosy pub in a beautiful village with good home cooked food . A fairly interesting variety of food with a separate burger menu. My husband enjoyed a liver , bacon and sausage dish while my jerk chicken burger was tasty. We both...

Lovely pub sat in an equally lovely village. After a great autumn walk through the Miserden Estate grounds it was a well earned pint and lunch. Very friendly and you can see that much thought and effort has gone into making the pub feel COVID...

A get find for our last night away, homely food and very good service. A fantastic selection of ciders to accompany so great food. And some of the best C-19 measures I’ve seen - well done

Had a great, wholesome sunday lunch - after a beautiful walk, can't go wrong (walk or drive) around Miserden. Hosts were lovely, very welcoming and supportive with the covid requirements in place - told of community jumping together the night before when a storm tried...

Very friendly local pub with a great menu and a separate vegetarian menu. We stopped for a drink on a walk and the landlord told us about the local area which was really interesting. The pub has really clear Covid safety rules and full table...

This pub has an excellent Corvid system, particularly bearing in mind that it is fairly small. Nice outside space and staff are excellent. Food decent quality and in these very problematic times and very good experience.

We had a very enjoyable meal the service was good. all the party agreed the food was nice. I pressed the wrong button when i did my earlier report sorry.

No he ido al pub durante algunos años, pero las bebidas y el almuerzo que ofrecen son tan buenos como los recuerdo.Se recibió una cálida bienvenida y se hizo todo lo posible para asegurarnos de que estuviéramos a salvo.Los pubs sirven buena cerveza para quienes gustan de la buena cerveza.¡Mucho espacio afuera para un día soleado de verano! ! ! !

Covid compliant and felt safe. Great food, friendly staff and excellent value for money ... highly recommend.

We had a really lovely meal here - the steak pie was probably the best I have ever had. Very good hygiene measures in place, and friendly, professional staff. I would definitely recommend this pub for a meal.

Muchas gracias Kev y Debbie.Esta noche comida fantástica, la comida era increíble.Una elección tan fantástica y tan amigable.Nos sentimos tan seguros en el pub como por la forma en que ha hecho un buen trabajo al hacer el pub y afuera para hacer las cosas tan seguras para todos sus clientes.Recomiendo encarecidamente a cualquiera que vaya allí y disfrute.Nada es demasiado para lo que quieras.Una vez mas, Gracias.

The Carpenter's always delivers on all aspects. Coronavirus however has presented obvious challenges but this pub has absolutely nailed it regarding precautions while maintaining it's usual charm.I care for several very old people so taking risks just isn't an option. A meal either inside or outside the Carpenters is a safe and enjoyable experience. They stand as a positive example to other pubs of just how it should be done.Well done Carpenter's Arms!!

This is an old favourite, a traditional country pub without pretensions. In opening up after lockdown they have gone to great effort to comply with social distancing rules etc. which inevitably dampens the atmosphere a little but it remains an excellent venue to incorporate into a country walk. Prices for food and drink are very reasonable and not hiked up to recover lost business through Covid.

This is the perfect village pub. Great for walkers, cyclists and those visiting the gardens nearby. There is an outdoor/takeaway pub grub menu which is reasonably priced with loads of outdoor space to sit in including a marquee in case of rain. If you want a nicer meal indoors there is a sensible one way system and well-spaced tables with lots of screens to increase safety. Definitely going back here again this summer.

If you are a fan of traditional english pubs with a friendly atmosphere, good beer and good value pub grub, this place is well worth a visit. It's located in a beautiful but much overlooked part of the Cotswolds. There are plenty of great walks near by. The owners work really hard to make this place what it is, they are real characters, and put on great events that are well attended - music, pub quiz, special occasion menus (Valentine's etc).

We stumbled on the Carpenter's Arms on weekend away in the Cotswolds - in the middle of Storm Denis! We were made welcome by staff, landlord and locals - so much so that we returned the next day for another meal. All meals were excellent, and the range and variety of ciders a reason to visit on their own - my only regret is that I had to keep to a minimum due to driving away.If you want a "perfectly" manicured gastro-pub, then look elsewhere. However, if you want a genuine local pub, serving good food, used by locals and visitors alike and with character and warmth - in welcome and in a blazing fire - then visit the Carpenter's Arms.We will be back - hopefully with more family in tow.

Reservamos para una comida de San Valentín por recomendación de amigos y después de leer algunas buenas críticas. Lamentablemente, a la llegada, descubrimos que teníamos la mesa más pequeña y estaban empacados como sardinas. El personal ni siquiera podía llegar a entregar la comida, y era tan ruidoso que no pudimos mantener una conversación. El menú era limitado. Mi marido tenía pastel de carne y patatas fritas, que era mediocre. Tenía hígado que era demasiado difícil de cortar y mucho menos comer. Tenía crumble de manzana para el postre que estaba crudo.El personal era amable pero no parecía haber ninguna organización en cuanto a quién estaba sirviendo a quién y el servicio fue lento. Habiendo dicho eso, la gente de la mesa de al lado tenía 2 platos mientras esperábamos para pedir nuestros postres.Después de leer otras críticas, tal vez tuvimos mala suerte en la noche, pero solo podemos decir lo que experimentamos.

A really friendly welcome at this characterful pub in a pretty Cotswold village seemingly unchanged in 100 years. If you are looking for gastro-pub surroundings, this may not be for you. Instead the Carpenters makes up for it with considerable charm - plus a wide selection of locally-sourced food (pheasant, venison) and vegetarian dishes at decent prices. Not forgetting the fact it is 2019 Camra cider pub of the year - go easy on the Old Rosie.

This must be our 6th or maybe 7th Christmas meal out with my colleagues from the Army reserve. Food top notch, service top notch venue a real pub run by an magnificent couple with a great team of staff.

Lunch yesterday at the Carpenters Arms restored my faith in Cotswold country’s pubs. Really Great tasting fresh food, beautifully cooked, pleasant service and genuine nice country pub atmosphere with log fires - Just perfect. And great value too. A.very rare but welcome combination. Thank You.

A great welcome when 13 strangers turned up in a quiet country pub for a birthday meal. Nothing was too much trouble and they even cooked a birthday cake. Good food patient service and the kids were welcome.

Mi pareja y yo hicimos una visita hoy para disfrutar de una cena de domingo, nuestra última visita fue probablemente hace dos años y, en todo caso, el lugar ha mejorado en el tiempo perdido.La comida es de origen local y es deliciosa, un ambiente increíble (incluso mejor en invierno cuando el fuego de leña está ardiendo) y los precios son muy razonables y el personal es tan amable como podría desear.Finalmente una mención especial para el propietario, ¡qué leyenda más completa!

Excellent food, good service. Been there on a few occasions in the past, recommended but do not go at the same time as me. Not much room.

Carpenters Arms todavía está un poco loco con todo, si eso es lo que quieres, entonces está bien entregado de una manera amigable, pero el ambiente es muy cansado y un poco desaliñado, así que lamentablemente con la competencia en el área no volveremos hasta que veamos las críticas. recoger. PERO hace el desayuno: -)

We recently had a wonderful meal here, the fishcakes were spicy as promised and there was a long menu for vegetarians. Also a gluten free menu. We will be going back.

Miserden...Un village sublime...The Carpenters Arms, un vrai Pub ! La cuisine est très bonne, et l'appartement est adorable. Bref un lieu où il fait bon vivre! On reviendra! Madeline et Nicolas ( Molly's kiss )

After a 2 hr walk round miserden we had Sunday lunch. What can we say.....Excellent excellent excellent...food, staff and service. Fantastic well done.