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Nº 306 in 547 in Cotswold

Nº 71 of 123 Other cuisines in Cotswold

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..old

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Customers told me it was really great

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Adrian Millward . 2024-08-29

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Very friendly pub, we spent a lovely bank holiday Monday evening in here whilst visiting the area. Those skittles were fun! What a lovely place. Great welcome by the lady running the place. Hope we can visit again.

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Becky McKay . 2024-08-27

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Fabulous pub! Lovely staff and customers.

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Tracey Hale . 2024-07-22

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A super friendly locals pub where the land lady even took the time to draw us a map of where we should and should not go for food/drink in Cirencester. Very happy to recommend and we will definitely visit again when we're in the area.

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Rose W . 2024-06-08

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Lovely local pub and a good reward for a walk in the country. Good selection of real ale, cider and spirits. Very friendly staff and dog friendly... You can't ask for much more!!

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Rich Bell . 2024-05-13

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Took a group of work mates for a game of skittles. We had take away pizza which was really nice of the pub allowing us to do that. Brilliant atmosphere and staff will be returning soon. Thanks DRILLMANS

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Christine Hitchman . 2024-05-05

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My local - ever changing selection of three ales, plus the regular Doombar. Basket meals good value. No cards accepted, so bring plenty of cash! A traditional local drinking den - perfect.

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Paul Evans . 2024-03-10

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Staying nearby so dropped in for 2 evenings. Pub quiz and Skittles match taking place on first night. Lovely welcome on arrival by owner on both nights and also ensured we were given a seat, friendly locals. Good pint of Guiness. Recommend a visit if your in the area

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Helen Joyce . 2024-02-22

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Just popped in for a quick drink. Seemed friendly and, although we didn't stay for it, the quiz night was popular. It might be quite small: only saw the single room with the bar at the front, though this doesn't mean there isn't more.

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Steve Temple . 2024-02-16

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Enjoyed a couple of nice pints of real ale here.

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Geoff Bradley . 2024-01-16

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Proper pub, not a gasto pub. Real ale and a real fire.

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Martin Clarke . 2023-11-24

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Just stopped drink Place decked out halloween but we no sport fans so left .

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Andy Martin . 2023-11-04

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Nice old pub on the way to Cirencester on the Gloucester Road at Stratton. Nice drive there. Not alot of parking but places around to park. Plenty of seating inside and couple of tables outside. They do show sport. Only had drinks which was reasonably priced. Would go again

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Sarah Harleyquinn . 2023-10-29

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Very friendly local, village pub.

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Chris H . 2023-08-13

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Very friendly staff, with great facilities. The pool table is a good touch. Price is very good. Would definitely recommend!

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Joe Evans . 2023-05-13

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Welcoming, roadside pub serving traditional ales in a comfortable setting. Ideal for that quiet drink and conversation. Just far enough removed from town centre activity!

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Antony Williams . 2023-05-08

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Excellent pub, great service, good beer choice

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Nick Howells . 2023-03-11

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Just had excellent Sunday roast with all the trimmings.This is real home cooking. Had pork, moist and full of flavour, followed with pud and custard. The pub is a happy place to be in, with log burner. Good old fashion pub.

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Derek Carr . 2023-03-05

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Stopped for drinks as stopping locally. Good selection of local real ales. Nice atmosphere and we ended up stopping to watch the England Wales game. All in all a very enjoyable night, and the beers are reasonably priced too!

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The_Crofter . 2022-11-30

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Came across this pub whilst touring the area and found it to be very friendly with a smallish but pleasant front bar and a roaring fire also a very social back room which seems to go down well with the locals

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Simon Hallworth . 2022-11-26

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Not the best. More of a local pub. Not a warm welcome.

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Amanda Jenkins . 2022-08-17

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Great staff and locals and a cracking pint

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Scott Close . 2022-06-27

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Lovely reply like the local vibe.

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Michael Potter . 2022-05-19

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Very friendly landlady. Classic little traditional pub.

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Cathy Jesson . 2022-04-28

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Fantastic place xx everyone is lovely and great pints too x

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Yasmin Ablitt . 2022-04-04

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What a charming pub! It is very traditional. Full of characterful locals. Apparently it has been in the same ownership for 32years. Food isn’t served all the time only at the weekends at time of writing this review. The drinks are good quality and excellent value for money. We always pop in there for a pint and chat with the locals when visiting Cirencester. Thank you for your hospitality.

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Cristina B . 2022-03-28

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Nice local pub. Friendly staff. Ever changing set of beers. A great local.

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Robin Rudwick . 2022-01-31

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Friendly staff nice atmosphere.

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karen ellis . 2021-12-15

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Great beer, really well priced. Friendly local people. A proper pub!

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Duncan Stone . 2021-11-03

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The Drillmans Arms, was very welcoming friendly served good ales, which is a debating point as we all have different options as to what makes a good pint. Surprised to find a fair bit of space and distance between tables. This is not my regular public house, but if I lived in the area it could well be. Nice place to spend a few hours if you don't live in the area. Keith Lane

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Keith Lane . 2021-07-17

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Very friendly and welcoming local pub. Reasonable prices on drinks.

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Richard Walker . 2021-07-12

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Excellent Sunday dinner, the best in the area.

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David Hills . 2021-07-11

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What an absolute gem of a pub, went there to watch the England game after ringing a few days earlier to see if they were showing it. Phone enquiry was very friendly and the welcome on the day was even better, a local pub full of local people and even though we we were "outsiders" from the hotel up the road we were treated as locals by everyone. The following day we walked past on our way into Cirencester and Tina and co, who were sat outside, not only recognised us but remembered our names. This is the kind of pub you want as a local, so much so we are thinking of moving house so it can be our local.

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Robert m . 2021-06-15

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What an absolute gem of a pub, went there to watch the England game after ringing a few days earlier to see if they were showing it. Phone enquiry was very friendly and the welcome on the day was even better, a local pub full of local people and even though we we were "outsiders" from the hotel up the road we were treated as locals by everyone. The following day we walked past on our way into Cirencester and Tina and co, who were sat outside, not only recognised us but remembered our names. This is the kind of pub you want as a local, so much so we are thinking of moving house so it can be our local.

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Robert moorhouse . 2021-06-15

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Popped in for lunch on our travels. Cheese and ham sandwich, crisps ham ploughman’s, Diet Coke and Guinness £19. Lovely “proper ham “. Very little parking and outside taken up by smokers but friendly.

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ShariWestSussex . 2021-06-01

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Lovely pub I was the cleaner here aswell liveth atmosphere and hope soon to pop over show my face perfect pool table the landlady lovey lady and

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F8383WFphilips . 2021-05-10

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Love this place! Does what it says on the tin, great pub, places like that's are too hard to come by these days

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OliverS3566 . 2020-10-27

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Lovely friendly atmosphere, lovely country pub.

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Karen Edmenson . 2020-10-21

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Staying in the area on our daily walk we called in evenings for a drink. At the time they only did meals at lunchtime when we were booked elsewhere. A locals pub but all very friendly and welcoming. Would go again if in the area to try their pub lunch.

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Carol B . 2020-09-14

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Good range of pub classic meals, good beers and pleasant landlords

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John Galazin . 2020-09-12

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Nice atmosphere, friendly landlady.

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Mike Seviour . 2020-09-10

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The drillmams is my local. Beer is always good and denise and Tina are good friends. My son and I always get a warm welcome rain or shine and the roast dinners are second to none. This place is more than just a pub to me, it's home from home

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caroline beckley . 2020-08-27

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Sensible pub in these weard times. Friendly staff & customer

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Garry Goulding . 2020-08-01

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Another little gem of a pub with some really good ales

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Robin Smart . 2020-01-05

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Good old fashioned pub. No frills but great atmosphere & excellent ales.

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Bryan Callaghan . 2019-10-07

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dreadfull place walked in looked round walked out cars parked all over the place, not recommended for people with a weak heart

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Peter F . 2019-08-25

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Traditional pub, nice people, lovely function room/skittle alley.

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Rog Sowerby . 2019-06-17

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Very good quality food fair prices nice beer

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brian lister . 2019-06-17

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Proper traditional out of the way pub with good grub, good selection of drinks and a great landlady.

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Julie Wentworth . 2019-05-30

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Nice friendly pub, with a good choice of beers.

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pauline tuckey . 2019-04-25

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As good as the best. Crib and skittles in progress, 3 real ales plus bombardier, football to watch but with no sound so conversation is encouraged, friendly professional hardworking staff, what more could you want

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Patrick Coleman . 2019-04-16

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Great pub,lovely atmosphere and food,at realist prices....

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Jonathan Plumb . 2019-04-01

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Very busy pub, friendly, helpful bunch, staff and local. Good pint of Guinness,

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Brian Forbes . 2019-03-14

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Lovely local pub with a good atmosphere dark skittle alley TV usual pub things and a selection of real ales

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karl bruton . 2019-02-15

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The Drillmans is a friendly pub offering different activities for the Community Quizes skittles Beer festivals very friendly staff and Landlady

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Carol Nicholas . 2019-02-07

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Good family run freehouse. Good reasonably priced guest ales.

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Martin Elwood . 2019-01-31

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Fantastic really friendly pub can't wait to go again

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Graham Marshall . 2019-01-27

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Absolutely fabulous made to feel so welcome by everybody good beer n fun

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Susan Edwards . 2019-01-27

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A great pub close to where we were staying, proper local pub, clean, cosy, great staff, great location and decent variety of drinks. Thanks for being so welcoming and so reasonably priced (although it is cash only - only mentioning that so you are not disappointed like we were the first time we visited) otherwise a lovely traditional style pub.

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victoria c . 2018-12-29

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Always a good pint, pool table, skittles alley, dartboard and jukebox. What more could anyone ask for?

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ianfromcirencester . 2018-11-18

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A good honest place to socialise with friends or visit alone. Always a selections of real ales on tap. Friendly staff and locals.

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Rich B . 2018-09-29

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Always and still the best pub in Cirencester.

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Ollie L . 2018-08-28

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Superb roast lunch, reasonable prices and very friendly.

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Tony Smith . 2018-07-23

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Friendly local pub with a great variety of beers.

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Carl Horsman . 2018-07-21

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Have driven past countless times and always thought should pop in as it looks like an traditional old pub. And it is. Finally got to pop in. Friendly local. Traditional pub. Good beer. Does what it says on the tin.

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DaveAngel_UK . 2018-07-20

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Traditional Sunday roast, excellent value for money

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Chloe Smith . 2018-07-18

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Great pub. Just what a pub should be!

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DAVID WHITTAKER . 2018-07-05

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Great place to visit and amazing food.

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Wendy Evans . 2018-06-21

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Fantastic local for Beer, Food and company.

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Malcolm Libby . 2018-05-31

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Nice country pub.. Good prices, friendly staff

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Matt Rees . 2018-05-27

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We decided to have lunch at The Drillmans Arms, I was very dissapointed. I ordered a vegetarian burger which came with a few chips. Obviously the burger is the main part of that meal, but my burger should have been renamed a vegetarian pattie! I have never been served a burger that was so thin. I also only ate 2 small pieces of it as it was fairly tastless and soggy. Did you mention it to the owner I hear you say. No I didn't, because it was a small bar with a few locals in it and I wasn't asked if the meal was okay by the owner. I did not feel comfortable about going up to bar and complaining in front of other people. So, vegetarian's be aware and avoid the burger.

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755patriciaw . 2018-05-25

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Denise's roast dinners are the best!

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Rebecca Southwell . 2018-03-18

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The Drillman's Arms is a rarity in this day and age, it is a no nonsense proper pub. The Drillman's Arms has all the elements of a traditional pub, indeed the front of the pub has the cosy feel of a living room about it. Modern pub goers are catered for with the big screen TV on the wall which was showing a rugby match. There are two other areas, which are located at the rear of the pub, a skittle alley with some dining tables (it can get quite busy at the front of the pub, if you want to dine there). The other room has a small bar, a pool table and dart board. The darts team must be quite accomplished, as there is an impressive selection of cups on display. As previously mentioned, the front part of the pub was busy, so my partner and I, sat in the pool room. We ordered some food, baked potatoes with a chilli con carni filling, which was well cooked. They serve good honest pub grub at the Drillman's. This was washed down with Honeysuckle smash which was in good condition. Other ales available were Commando, Phoenix and Doombar.

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HelenIwanczuk . 2017-12-03

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Great pub. Phil Coleman's second home!!! Had some good times there.

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Jane Bennett . 2017-11-17

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Best pub in Cirencester, no food in the evenings but 16 hand pumps of ale, lager and cider. Freehouse.

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clive parrott . 2017-10-06

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Great atmosphere. A jukebox with a great selection of music. The staff are lovely a good pub

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Mimi Scully . 2017-06-05

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Best kept ales in Cirencester, friendly staff, always a good time to be had

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Brooke P . 2017-04-04

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What a nice pub, with friendly bar staff and a great selection of beers , a real pub for the locals.

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RuthS2108 . 2017-04-01

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Popped in for something to eat unfortunately we were too late for food, the bar staff were extremely helpful and had a lovely cold pint!

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Nicola H . 2017-03-20

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Wow! If you want a seriously good, home cooked Sunday roast that is reasonably priced then look no further. No nonsense, fantastic food. Loved it.

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Steve Jenkins . 2017-03-19

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Good old fashioned pub. Great beers, jukebox, pool table, skittles and darts

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Ian Graves . 2017-02-20

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Friendly pub with well kept ale. Skittles, darts and pool teams.

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Richard Blunden . 2017-01-29

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I am visiting the area for the first time. I had gotten lunch at one of the restaurant in the tourist area downtown, but didn't find it very filling. (I'd ordered a fish dinner...what arrived was a wonderfully prepared fish...full stop...no rice...no chips...nada...but that is another story). So, I look at their menu on the door and see burgers/fish/shrimp paired with chips (French fries)! Excellent. I go in, and find out that food is only served at lunch. Good to know. Now y'all know. But, I ordered a pint and enjoyed the company. There were half a dozen or so people watching a horse race. I got my ale and watched with them. After the race a couple of them asked where I was going to visit. They listened, and then offered additional places to see. This was so helpful. I may have to return at lunch in order to try out their burgers. BUT, if you come to this area do yourself a favor and stop in. You'll be with friends.

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David_Aviano . 2016-10-08

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We called in this pub on the way back to our hotel and were warmly welcomed. A pub full of character and locals. They sell a wide range of beers and have seating outside as well

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Kevin P . 2016-08-24

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Stopped for a drink everything was fine. Small car park to the front of the building

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Susan Cartwright . 2016-06-25

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Excellent Pub, probably the only proper pub in Cirencester. Not a gastro pub or a trendy bar, but a pub. Friendly staff and customers, very reasonably priced.

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Mark Harris . 2016-01-06

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Proper community pub in Stratton on the edge of Cirencester. Free house, same landlady for the past 25 years, 4 real ales, Doombar and 3 constantly changing guest ales, maybe i'm biased as I've been using it for 30 years! why not see for yourself?

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Timhg65 . 2015-12-07

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Nos metimos en ya que nos quedamos en un hotel local. Personal y la gente era amable y disfrutamos de una pinta de cerveza local. Es un pequeño pub que sirve la zona residencial local ... Con una fuerte conexión al equipo local de rugby/club. Creo que una banda se preveía jugando la noche siguiente ... Si todavía estábamos en la zona ... Sin duda nos hubiera devuelto.

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Kittycoocat . 2015-09-26

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Un pequeño pub que sirve comida tradicional de pub pero siempre tiene una auténtica cerveza de barril. Sólo una Barrel así que cambia con frecuencia. La comida está bien preparada y las porciones son generosas. No hay mucho sitio para sentarse fuera y está en una calle muy concurrida, con el aparcamiento es muy limitado. Un auténtico pub local para los habitantes de la zona.

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Julie D . 2015-08-03

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Un golpe de suerte y me llevó a la Drillmans Arms justo fuera Cirencester. Si había reservado el hotel correcto nunca hubiéramos encontrado este lugar! Otro golpe de suerte nos llevó allí en la noche del concurso, que era una entretenida y que perdimos competición amistosa, muy importante! Este es un auténtico pub local, probablemente nos encantó por miembros locales de CAMRA esperábamos impacientes y con una excepcional calida bienvenida y mucho carácter. No comimos aquí pero el menú parecía bueno.

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Mark p . 2015-02-18

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Cirencester is really up itself, petrol several pence dearer than swindon, beer prices dear, housing dearer, resturants ect ect. But the drillmans with Denise and Dick is a great pub, with old charm and values, and very good Beers, they have several different beers all real, and doombar. Its a freindly nice pub and they have got it right in these day of doom for the pub trade. we should all support them.

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John R P Grouby . 2009-11-10

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