Malswick House in Forest of Dean - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Lunchtime on a Thursday. We arrived to find the car park empty. Not a good sign. OK. It was a dull and grey day but the place looked really tired. The door was opened by the chef/owner plus two dogs. The place was empty apart from someone trying to put up Christmas decorations. Not a great start, particularly when the chef turned out to be our waiter as well. But things took a distinct upward turn with the food. Filo parcel + sweet potato fries and a risotto were excellent although a rather soggy bread and butter pudding spoilt things a bit. During the time we were there only two more diners turned up. Overall very disappointing.

Tuesday, we normally finish the weekend joint. Unfortunately, we did that on Monday!

They catered for 26 people with 3 courses and everybody thought the food was great. The friendly staff served us all on a timely basis which is not easy with that number. Very enjoyable.

Very friendly, attentive service and the best pea risotto I’ve ever had. Generally enjoyed by everyone and good value.

We weren’t enamoured by the food here but it served a purpose for a quick stop journeying from Brecon back into Herefordshire. Food was quick, but plain and staff helpful. Two dogs reside in the bar and restaurant, who did enjoy a howl whilst we were there. Dogs are allowed in, which is a bonus.

We stopped at Malwick House for a meal on our way back from Newent

Visited for a family meal. Reception was very friendly and personable. They were only too pleased to provide a meal that wasn’t actually on the menu for one of our rather fussy kids. Food was excellent - being fresh, hot and very well prepared. This place certainly isn’t busy, but deserves to be more so. Well recommended.

Visited here for a meal with friends.nany items missing from the menu, food served cold, no gravy, expensive for what was served. Restaurant very clod.

Visited here last year one lunch time and found it to be rather nice. Went here last night and it was rather tragic. We arrived at 6pm and there was one other table of 5 people there. We were given A4 paper menus, two of them, neither of which had starters (didn't represent the website menus either). What appeared to be the chef was very difficult to understand but was mainly saying that they had no burgers. We ordered four lots of nibbles and had this as a starter, when this finally arrived my heart sank... the chicken gujons arrived pretty charcoaled and the bruschetta (if thats what you call it) was tomato and cheese on a toasted bread burger roll. If we hadn't ordered the main we would have walked and left it there.. Half an hour later the main arrived two of us went for steaks one was good the other was very rare and had more fat than meat...the garlic and parmesan chips were identical to the normal chips! I had fish and chips, the mushy peas had been sat under a heat lamp as it was served a little dried up the fish was small and the batter was underdone. The chicken burger was served in the same bun as the bruschetta! and also had a horrible jam in it beware! The environment was strange and tired, they had 'Radio Paradise' blaring, I've never eaten in a restaurant listening to the Kinks before.... We all couldn't wait to get away, the place was weird and the food not good. My advice to others is if you want to go there and eat, order a starter (if they are doing them) wait for that then order a main if you like it - don't commit to both before you've tried! We won't be going back.

What a great find! Local cider was really good! The steak & burger we ordered were just cooked to perfection!!! My husband & I both agree that the steak was probably the best we've ever tasted! The chips as well were really lovely!

Spent a lovely couple of hours over a really good lunch with friends in this much improved and refurbished pub. The food choices were varied and interesting and although it is a pub at heart the food was much better than the average pub offerings. Steak, venison and ale pie with hand cut chips was superb and the hand cut home roasted ham, egg and chips beautifully cooked. Very tasty! Nice surroundings complemented by helpful and very friendly staff and two gorgeous friendly dogs who managed to stay well within the bar area and not encroach into the restaurant at all.

My husband and I visited late Sunday lunch time with another couple and our baby. We were greeted by two gorgeous dogs who once they had said their hellos went back to sleep and we didn't see them again. We were disappointed they weren't serving Sunday lunch but I believe this is to be added to the menu soon. We all ordered different mains and were all really happy with our choices and the portion sizes were very generous. The puddings were also lovely. We found the staff very friendly and helpful. There didn't appear to be a baby change facility but that would be my only (very minor) criticism and we will be back

Met up with friends here for lunch on my travels just because it was a convenient place from an internet search. What a find! Great traditional pub with log fire, beautiful husky dog and delicious food. Friendly, helpful staff. Came back on our way back for "pudding" LOL!

Visited 4 times as we were staying nearby in our caravan. Welcoming and very friendly. Even our dog was welcomed by the Siberian Husky just inside the door! The food served was all homemade and very good. From pesto and mediteranian veg on a Ciabatta to steak and chips with fish and chips in between! All of it was beautiful and served with a smile. Will certainly come back if we are in the area again.

Booked for a Monday evening.On arrival told we could perhaps have a sandwich.Barman said we work 7 days a week you have to understand it's to much to cook every day.We left. Why not tell us when we booked? What an attitude! One to miss here !

The food was nice; they have a wide range of different burgers. However, the sour cream was not the best. Complements to the sous-sous-chef! The burger selection gets a 8.5/10, my personal favourite being the 'Avocado Supreme'.

When we arrived we where told they where busy (there was only a table

Had the worst meal ever last night. I had to send back my inedible steak, replacement one only marginally better. Other meals were uninspired and nothing like the website menu. There are plenty of much better pubs locally, upset we picked this one!

Outstanding service. Outstanding food. The ambience was perfect for the occasion. Thoroughly recommended

We went for lunch but were told they don't do lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays ( doesn't say this on their website) but that we could choose something from the sandwich menu. We opted for a roasted veg and pesto and a ham, tomato chutney and goats cheese sandwich - option was sandwich or ciabatta but only sandwiches were available.Around 25 minutes later the food arrived- we were the only customers and it was revolting! The ham was suspiciously warm and rather grey around the edges, the bit of salad was well past its best with slimy green bits in and everything was made with bits of dry toast! It was inedible and we did complain when asked if the food was alright. Was not expecting to have to pay for the food as we couldn't eat it, but were still charged 50%.The whole place seemed to be run by a young lad who was having to do everything, but I'm not sure he had the skills to be preparing food! He tried to be helpful but didn't know what to do when we said the food was not good. At least he made a good latte!

Well, why haven't i been here before ? I live locally and yes it is a drag to walk along the main road to get to it - but WELL WORTH IT. The service was caring, the food good value and the drinks fine

We visited quite early on a Friday evening to find we were only one of two other couples. My partner had a small fish with chips and I had Mexican Chicken and salad. We had wanted bar type food as we had been to their sister restaurant The Wharf House which is more Fine Dining and decided to go there instead. The young staff at the Malswick were lovely - perfect waiting staff - and they were sympathetic about the lack of gluten free options. I liked the fact that they had local art work on the walls and a grapevine over the arbour outside. So my caveats are that I had to ask for salad dressing and my partners small fish was like a school portion of fish- enough for a child but not a grown man. The food was fresh and tasty but not very adventurous. I say this as you can get much more interesting food at say The Purslane in Cheltentenham for just an additional 30% to the prices here. Also, the Wharf House had an old menu with old (more economic prices) for Malswick House so we were a bit disappointed to be be paying 20% more. At the same time, I was concerned for their business re their lack of custom. So I left fretting about how they were going to keep going.

What a great find. Such a shame we were the only ones there to start with, although we heard voices next door of people who stopped enroute. The sharing starters 3 for £10 were excellent. Can thoroughly recommend the roast chicken stuffed with mozzarella and chorizo. The special of green Thai lamb curry looked great and partner loved it. We were stopping nearby and so glad we went for a Friday night meal. Great friendly service as well

We stopped here whilst passing around lunch time on our way to Cardiff. We were warmly welcomed by a very friendly woman who served us immediately at the bar. We had the pick of tables as there were very few others there, once seated the waitress informed us of all the specials and did not just point to the board they were on. After having an issue with one of our meals, both the waitress and young chef couldn't be more accommodating to resolve the issues we had. They were extremely apologetic and replaced the meal with the chef bringing it out to us personally. The food we ended up with was great (arguably the best garlic bread I have ever had). We would definitely go back again and try some more of the menu.Everyone has a bad day now and again, we are just extremely grateful the staff were as willing to help as they were, as we have been to some restaurants where this is has not been the case.

28th May 2017...I booked a special occasion meal for my family, 31 of us. malswick failed miserably and it pains me to be brutally honest. tough meat, Yorkshire pudding (just one small one) undercooked, tiny as they didn't rise, potatoes tasted as if they had been re-heated, cold plates, gravy was plentiful but it arrived far too late to warm our meal..no condiments on most tables...with 3 meat choices I expected the tables to have salt/pepper/mint sauce/apple sauce/horseradish sauce/mustard too...it isn't rocket science to provide what people will need for sunday lunch.. the broccoli was black, soggy and tiny portion...yuk!!

Second time we have eaten here and recommend this for good pub grub .Good choice on the menu .Try the delicious ice cream and sorbets , spoilt for choice of flavors.The young man who welcomed and served us was exceptional on both our visits,a real asset to this team.

Had lunch here yesterday. Found the staff friendly and helpful. Food good and fresh. I enjoyed the veggie lasange in fact is was so large I left quite a lot. The whitebait was also enjoyable. I would certainly recommend this restaurant.

From the moment we entered the pub we were made to feel welcome and relaxed. The service from the young gentleman waiting on was superb. The choice of food was more than adequate and the presentation very appealing. Home made desserts including home made ice creams finished the meal very nicely. Drinks were a little pricey (£6.50 for a small wine with soda) but the overall meal was good value for money and we had a lovely evening.

We came here using a Travelzoo voucher for 3-course lunch for two people. The welcome was extremely warm and friendly. This continued throughout our meal. The menu, whilst not extensive, offers a good choice and has several vegetarian options. The food was of a good standard with reasonable portions. We noticed that, at certain times, there are offers that include a complimentary dessert. Overall this is a very good midweek lunch venue - the voucher being a bonus. The only possible criticism would be that the dining room furniture, whilst clean, looked a bit tired & used. We'll certainly consider another visit.

After reading some of the reviews on this site, one could only say I am left feeling slightly bemused. A lot of people have shown hate for this establishment, but I can not relate in any shape or form. I visited 'The Malswick' (as I heard some locals calling it) earlier today and was completely dumbfounded by the excellent table service, friendly atmosphere, and great food! Despite being incredibly busy, my food was served in a very respectable time. My only complaint in the food department were the potatoes; were they trying to be chips or roasties?!? Despite this, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, and please give my complements to the person who served me :)P.S selling Fanta + Oasis mix on your drinks menu may increase the amount of customers. I have heard it is quite cool with the young ones.

Really friendly staff and the food was amazing , best steak I've had in a long time ! We will be back

Came here as a group of four for Sunday lunch. Pub itself is very nicely done out with good garden area on a sunny day. It has great potential but needs to replace the chef and/ or manager! The Sunday lunch was very disappointing and ruined by the roast potatoes which were inedible and tasted as if they had been warmed up in a microwave. They were either black or some looked as if covered in a white substance and were very hard and difficult to cut or bite into. The portions of other veg. were very small and only luke warm. The poor waiter just smiled all through our complaint and looked rather embarrassed.Two of us ordered ice-cream for dessert and were offered various flavours which we chose, only to be served with vanilla only. Again the waiter smiled through our complaint!One of our party was also served a drink in a glass with lipstick on the rim. Not good enough and we won't be returning.

I came here for Sunday lunch with my Grandparents and was hopeful that the lunch would be of a good standard. The waiters were very accommodating and quickly brought us our drinks. I ordered ham, egg and chips. Service was quick but my egg was uncooked. I asked the waiter to take the egg back and for this to be sorted. When the egg came back they had just cracked the yolk to try and avoid the uncooked egg being seen. My mum had the cauliflower cheese roast and grandparents had roast lamb. The food was dry luke warm and had the vegetarian option no gravy. I wouldn't recommend coming for sunday lunch.

I recently visited here as a group of 6 adults with 1 child. After first ordering our food we were told that there was only one pie left, which was strange as lunch was from 12 o'clock and we were there at 1pm. The place was empty, with only one other table of 5 seated in the restaurant. So on our second attempt we all ordered the Sunday lunch. I first want to mention how great our waiter was, he was very polite and accommodating-it's a shame that that's the only nice thing I can say about this establishment! When our food arrived I couldn't believe they could charge £12.95. The child’s portion for £8.95 was the same size as the adults minus one slice of meat. The pork on everyone’s plate was not edible, it was so tough, and I couldn't cut it up never mind chew it! We got 3 small pieces of potato and a tiny selection of veg. After commenting (politely) to our waiter about the pork, to our surprise, the chef came storming out to us waving his hands, huffing and puffing saying we were all wrong. I can honestly say I have never experienced anything like it, not what you expect from a trained chef - he was incredibly rude to us all, pointing at us and shaking his head - we were gob smacked! We will not be visiting here again nor would we recommend Malswick House to anyone.

A gem of a restaurant, very quiet but so welcoming and food excellent. Fell upon it in passing, so glad we did as the specials dishes were amazing. Reasonably priced, freshly cooked, good beer, nice wine selection - what more could you ask? Enjoyed our meal so much we returned for another meal the next night!

Very helpful staff, I popped in with some work colleagues for a social pint and a quick meal. The food was delicious, I had the Cajun Chicken burger. Fresh bun, tasty chicken breast, Fries (with skins on) and a salad. Good selection of sauces, and a lovely selection of ales. Will happily go back again next time we plan a lunchtime visit.

We recently called in for Sunday Lunch. There was one large group of people eating in the conservatory and a table of 3 in the bar area. We were the only other guests so thought there would be no problem being fed.Having ordered drinks we asked if we could eat only to be told they had run out of some items on the menu. As the menu consisted of Lamb, Beef, Chicken or Nut roast this seemed strange. We both ordered roast lamb which was available but they did not have the normal Veg to go with this so asked if we would accept alternative veg.Unfortunately the Lamb was dry there were only 4 roast potatoes and a small portion of veg. The gravy was greasy.Overall not a great meal and we would probably not go back. This is a pity as we like to support local restaurants

Called in on the off chance for Sunday lunch and received great service. Sunday roast was plentiful and very good value. But the service was very friendly and made the visit.

We arrived at 6pm on a Wednesday, we were the only diners there. We ordered a drink and took a seat. The waitress was very polite but shy and it would have been helpful if she had directed us to whether we had to order food from the bar or whether she would take our order. I had the stuffed chicken breast with ratatouille my partner had the jerk chicken burger. We also ordered a side of onion rings but unfortunately were later told they had ran out...When the food arrived it looked lovely and was tasty but my plate was stone cold and I couldn't eat it quick enough before the ratatouille went cold. We did not stay for dessert. The experience was underwhelming and there was no atmosphere. A few candles and a bit of extra decor would go a long way in making it feel more welcoming.

Three of us thought we'd try the new Sunday roast dinner. £12.95 each for main course and dessert. We were really pleased with it. Slow cooked lamb, turkey roulade or a vegetarian option were available, all with a range of vegetables. Well cooked and tasted lovely. For dessert we had Eton Mess, chocolate torte and sticky toffee pudding. The last could be served with either cream or a variety of ice creams, some quite unusual. Yum!!! Friendly, cheerful and efficient service and the atmosphere and decor have markedly improved.We all agreed we'll come again and will definitely be recommending it to friends and family. Cheers

We had a meal in the conservatory ,we were the only ones there slow service and food not great ,while waiting for food ,it looked as if it needed a good clean ,not impressed

We were on our way to a garden centre and decided that as this establishment had re-opened we'd give it a try. At 12.30 pm on a Saturday afternoon there were very few people in here, so plenty of tables to choose from. We finally chose a table...or rather my 7 year old grandson did. The pleasant girl who was also serving behind the bar came to attend to us. She presented us with a menu which looked like it contained everything that they offered, even 2 courses for £10.95. After perusing the choices, which were varied and offered a good selection for all...even the young. We eventually plumped for fish and chips and home cooked ham, egg and chips. Can't go wrong with that. We were offered drinks at the table, and these were brought to us fairly swiftly. After a short wait, our lunch was also delivered. It looked extremely delicious and to my amazement the chips were actually made from " real" pototoes, not the frozen type one often encounters. My ham was off the bone and was really tasty, everything was well presented, down to the dressed side salad. My daughter had the fish and chips which again was beautifully presented and the little dishes of homemade mushy peas and tartare sauce complimented the meal. Both meals were delicious. As we had chosen the 2 courses we asked to see the dessert menu. There were approximately 5 to choose from, but all sounded yummy. I chose a pannacotta with a raspberry coulis, whilst my daughter chose the crumble made with seasonable fruit. After a short wait the desserts appeared, all made on the premises, the crumble was of a very generous size and contained apples and sultanas with a hint of cinnamon,this was accompanied by a separate dish of vanilla icecream and two spoons ( just for my grandson,who had shared our meals)my dessert looked very appealing but just one tiny complaint....no raspberry coulis...just a drizzling of "squirty" raspberry flavoured sauce...which was extremely sweet, if we had chosen off the dessert menu this would have cost £3.95 so one would have half expected fresh/frozen raspberries to accompany the dessert...but that said, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My young grandson also devoured the crumble and only left a few crumbs. With 2 x 2 course menu @ £10.95 plus a large glass of red wine, a J20 and a large soda water with lime, the bill came to a little over £30. We both went on our way feeling satified and would definitely return again.

Really friendly staff and the food was excellent couldn't fault anything about this place. I had a large fish and chips and got a free pudding. If you go on Wednesdays and you order a burger then you get a free pudding that night too and yes they do a vegetarian burger option. Lovely pub dog called Kai too.The fish was lovely probably was one of the best fish and chips I've ever had to be honest in a pub. Well worth a visit!

Went for a family gathering one lunch time, nice and clean and warm, friendly staff and enjoyed the food, my highlight was the cheese board which was a good selection of cheese, fruit and chutney, will be going back

Popped in for lunch but got there a touch early, so had time to check the menu before ordering. The aromatic beef curry was excellent, but had to ask for the mango chutney. The others all ordered different dishes but said they were good to excellent. The desert was also something of a masterpiece, my apple crumale was one of the best I've tastedone in many years, bar I could have also gone for the cheeseboard whicheck also looked good. the chocolate torte got ano ovation from those that had it.Well worth going there.

Lovely interior, beautiful dog, polite and friendly staff, and if that is what you are after when you go out, then I recommend the Malswick House. If however, you want a drink and something to eat, go elsewhere! It took me 25 minutes before I gave in when I wanted a drink, there was chaos because someone asked for a drink of wine and they had no idea where to find a bottle from their own wine list, it took 3 members of staff 15 minutes to pour a single glass of wine! Food was OK, the 11 chips on my plate were tasty and my wife enjoyed watching me eat them, and then 5 minutes after I had finished my meal I enjoyed watching her eat hers - and NO I still didn't have my drink! NEVER going back!

We were looking for somewhere to eat early in the evening, that was convenient to where we were and that would serve us good wholesome food. We had the most fabulous customer service experience from Alex (very passionate about his job), Franco and Kai the beautiful dog. Our food was well presented, hot, tasty and very enjoyable - thank you.

Called in as it was close by. Visited about 8pm, Thur evening, only two other couples in. Staff pleasant, told us to take a seat, & they would take our order, drinks first. In the end, our men went & ordered our drinks, then went up to bar & ordered our food, we were never told about the Specials board!Lamb burger was good, cooked fresh. Steak pie was hot & tasty, both Chicken curry & moussaka both looked like they had been warmed up, only just hot enough, or taste fresh, certainly didn't look very appetising.Reasonable prices but won't be back in a hurry!

We visited the malswick house to celebrate a friends birthday. It was one of her favourite places to eat in the past and we had all eaten here before and enjoyed it. Sadly the chef has left and it was honestly one of the WORST meals out we had all had! All of our meals were under cooked......our fries and veg were rock hard, the burgers were bloody, and worse still the fish was raw and rubbery!! The bits we could eat (because we were starving!) were completely tasteless! It was so upsetting for my friend who's birthday it was and the restaurant did not charge us for the meals but sadly I won't be returning again. This pub has opened and closed more times than I can remember and could do without a bad reputation. I'm afraid the chef is everything and they should stop serving food until they find another good one! The food previously was the only reason I went to the Malswick House. The place itself is trying to be gastro pub but hasn't quite got the decor right. The chairs in the conservatory are so uncomfortable. It has so much potential but keeps going wrong.......

What a lovely welcome for us and the dog! Food was lovely and so tasty! The photo shows all that's left and that is just because we are so full!!

Having something to celebrate and supporters of the Hereford and Gloucester Canal Trust, we booked in here last Friday.They have a new (to us) chef, Franco, and we started with a G&T and a lime and water followed by two glasses of champagne. We chose Severn & Wye Salmon Gravlax w Dill Mustard followed by beef and ale pie which we had had before.The Gravlax was beautifully presented on a very artistic wooden platter and absolutely delicious. With our pie, which was equally delicious, we had a couple of glasses of merlot. Our waitress was the beautiful friendly Shannon wearing an equally beautiful smile.We will be back!The total for all that - £50. A steal!

pleasant interior we arrived late 9pm and they kept the kitchen open for us . food was good and at a reasonable price one section was dog friendly which was excellent. overall a very pleasant pub with plenty of parking.

walked in looked nice and friendly as a pub, the beer wasnt all that, tasted like it still had bleach in it, and the food was discussing, waited over half an hour to be seen to order, and me and the wife ordered burger and chips and a kids fish and chips for my son, the burger came out and there was so much grease and oil i could of serviced my car with it, disgusting, and the fish was as if it was going on a date, tasted like it had been smothered in perfume, and now we are both suffering from sickness and diarrhea, woulr never entertain eating here ever again

Just had a meal here. Very disappointing, onion bharjis very greasy,moussaka was poor with hard potato and a lingering taste of corned beef. I asked if moussaka contained peppers as they make me sick, was told no, but what they failed to say was the relish and salad was full of them so I could only eat half the meal. Will never return.

good food ,value for money , two very friendly waiters who were amazing ,highly recommended,delicious burgers,fast service , good roadside location

While the vast majority of the reviews are good, our experience is in line with the few not so good. We chose this pub solely on the reviews on here. So good luck if you don't mind taking a chance and are happy to walk away dissapointed. Positives. No need to book a table on a prime night because there's no one there early evening other than a few staff and what looked like their friends.Lots of parking. The menu sounded good more varied than standard pub grub. The service was ok too.Negatives- Dirty floor, window sills have an inspiring varied collection of dead insects.Don't take it for granted that your drink will include a glass. This took three attempts for the staff to find a clean one.The food quality was poor. Soggy chips, a steak with an aroma akin to off milk, a quarter of the 7oz steak being completely inedible. How can a bread bun for the falafel burger be so chewy, it was approaching histerical. Chef Andy seems like a popular guy on this thread, I can only assume he wasn't there early on a Friday evening. In summary a gamble with £30 which didn't come off, won't bother going again regardless of all the good reviews . It's too hit and miss by the sounds of it and there are lots of reliable alternatives within a few miles for guaranteed good food.

Friendly staff, good food, had veg pie and falafel burger, with very nice real chips.Will be returning.

Malswick house is under new management; the new chef, Andy, and his team are welcoming and friendly, there is a wonderful atmosphere in the pubI went with a group of close friends who were visiting for the Cheltenham Races. From the moment we all walked into the pub and felt the warmth from the open fire, we were all relaxed and quite at home.There is an extensive menu with a selection of all different types of food. Most of the food is local produce and therefore very fresh. There are four different types of burgers including a falafel one. The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. I am very lucky to live just a stone's throw from Malswick House and will be visiting again soon.

My experience of the Malswick House was one I will treasure.After making the solo trip to the Forest of Dean (I live in Birmingham) to see the sights, I began to become a bit peckish around 6ish. Luckily I stumbled into a little pub called the 'Malswick House' and to my delight they offered an extensive range of 'pub grub'. From the menu I chose the Fish and Chips, and after a little wait of around 20 minutes, my food was ready. The only downfall of the dish was that there were no faggots with my chips. After asking if I could have any (and receiving a few concerned looks from one of the young waitresses),I began to understand that this was possibly a local food to my home town, and that nobody here had heard of them! This is perhaps a fault with the area itself rather than the pub. Despite the fact my Fish and Chips were 'fagotless', I enjoyed them thoroughly and would order them again.On the cleanliness side, things were also great. My table was pristine and the whole pub had a heart-warming feel to it. Although I was not there for long (due to the frosty weather) the outside of the pub looked fine, and my eyes paid particular attention to the greenery, which has obviously been tended to by an expert.I did not use the toilets whilst at the pub, but I'm sure they too were pristine, as the whole pub was in spick and spam condition.I would recommend the pub to my friend and family, as the whole atmosphere was friendly, and despite being almost 100 miles away from my house, I felt at home at the 'Malswick House'.

I was intrigued by the one negative and aggressive review among all the complimentary ones.I chose the belly pork as did the negative reviewer and found it delicious. The accompanying vegetables were inspire and very tasty.Our starters were almost enough for a main and very tasty.After the meal we chatted to Andy (the chef) and Megan (the sherry!). The atmosphere is extremely homely and the log fire fantastic.Andy explained that his menu was somewhat restricted by his kitchen but hopefully with continuing success that will be expanded. He has ambition to increase the menu choice and we wish him every success.A very welcoming restaurant and highly recommended.This is not a tied pub and the pumps benefit from this.I can only assume that the one negative review came from a hidden agenda.

Stopped in for a meal on a long drive. They were on the point of closing but were happy to serve us anyway. Food was absolutely fantastic! The staff were very lovely and pleasant and we literally cannot complain about a thing! Now back on the road a very happy duo and very satisfied. Thank you Malswick House! I've saved you to my favourites and if we pass through again on our jobs up and down the country we'll be sure to return!

Turned up for a last minute hoping for a roast dinner on Sunday to find only one other family of about four in the entire restaurant. Service was appalling, I asked for a lager and didn't get a glass just a bottle of over priced Budweiser with the top off. Ordered the roast belly pork for £12 thinking it was going to be just what I wanted, however when it arrived it was two slices of one inch wide fat. Alongside it, rather than vegetables I got two slices of dry spongy black pudding, which was cold. The two Apple and onion stuffing balls were stone cold and disgusting. The only good thing on this plate was the mash potato. I tried to get the attention of the staff to raise my issue with the meal at the time but they were all far too busy standing at the bar chatting. For a country pub hoping to be revived with new management; this is absolutely appalling. When I went to speak to the owner of the restaurant he turned around and said it wasn't his problem. I genuinely felt sick after eating this meal.

Popped in for an impromptu meal on a Thursday night. Relatively quiet except for a birthday party, and we were informed that there may be a wait as they had just ordered. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the menu is very good. We opted for a selection of the "nibbles", and they arrived in good time despite the party. All very good - lovely and tasty informal evening meal. Beer was good, with a tasty darker brew from local brewery that the other half even liked - normally a pale ale fan. The pub also welcomes dogs, so we will definitely return shortly with our little friend.

Great staff and excellent food. This was our second visit in the last couple of months and we will definitely be back soon.

My husband and I enjoyed a really lovely lunch here: tasty, well-presented food, great value and all served by very efficient, friendly staff . The lattes we had were delicious, beautifully piping hot.I had the halloumi and roasted veg Panini and my husband chose the smoked salmon and artichoke sandwich, both were well filled and came with a generous amount of crisps and a salad garnish. We both opted to try a side dish, of which there is an amazing list of the most interesting sides I've come across. The chestnut mushrooms with pine nuts and spinach is a delight! We can't wait to visit again and try one of the hot main meals.

My second visit here....the first time I had an evening meal with three friends, one wheelchair user and two vegetarians - we had excellent service and delicious food in a lovely relaxed atmosphere....this time it was with my family and a lively four year old. Great choices on the menu and it all exceeded the descriptions. Quiet for a Sunday lunchtime, this place deserves to do well with its convenient location, friendly staff and wonderful food

Much improved by new owners, making it an option again, sure will improve further when they get busier. Worth a try and I wish them luck as should do well based on its position etc Profits go to the canal restoration trust

As a local, I know many people had gradually been coming to this restaurant under the old management less and less and there had been unsatisfactory feedback. But the current team took it over in July 2015 and have transformed it into a personal, friendly, cosy and truly atmospheric place with a fantastic menu. All the food is made on the premesis - I met the chef and was chatting with him - nothing is brought in pre-made. There is a highly comprehensive allergens breakdown for sensitive diners available and Andy the talented chef will happily prepare something specifically to your requirements if you let him know beforehand. A lovely waitress named Megan could not have been more professional, efficient and delightfully friendly and the same for the young man at the bar whose name I didn't catch. I have immediately made plans to come again and organise a large party booking in the function marquee in the Spring. Prices are extremely reasonable - from soup, sandwiches to pies, burgers, fish and chips and much much more. Go there, relax and feel at home.

This place is apparently under new management and I can't recommend it highly enough. The staff are genuinely caring, thoughtful and clearly passionate about the place. They really want you to enjoy your visit and are very attentive. They were fantastic with my friends little boy who, towards the end of the meal announced "I really like this place!" This was my first visit but it won't be my last. They have a gorgeous calm resident husky called Kai, who is also a warm and friendly host but not intrusive. It is dog friendly in the pub section. Nice atmosphere. Generous portions. Varied menu. Burgers are not just tasty but a visual delight. Food tasted freshly prepared. Good strong coffee. Real ales. Very clean. Can't think of any faults.

The food was delicious and very well presented. Really great service and lovely people. The fireplace is a very nice addition to the place.

They are battling the bad reputation of previous owners well with beautiful food and great service. There's always a fire roaring and a fine selection of Real Ales. The Steak there is cooked rare to perfection, I had an 11 oz, but soon wished I'd ordered a larger one, it was so good. Service with a smile and a tip well earned. I went back the following morning for Coffee and a Panini for Brunch. I will be making this a frequent haunt.

Delicious lunch in front of a roaring fire, friendly, welcoming staff and homely relaxed atmosphere, will definitely return

Visited it this lunchtime and had an excellent meal for 4 there. We had the belly pork, 3 tapas for £10, moussaka and cheese burger. The tapas selection is very good - I had whitebait, salmon gravilax and black puddiing - all excellent. All of us were very impressed with the quality of the food and presentation (of good restaurant standard). 2 real ales on (can be up to 3), a selection of real ciders from polypins and a decent selection of other drinks. Staff were all really friendly and we'd fully recommend this for lunch or evening meal.

Had a couple of dinners at Malsick House. I can praise the choice of the ingredients as both my fish and chips and the steak were of top quality. The chef was able to simply treat them making them shine. Perfect fish and chips and spot on rare steak. Finally a chef that knows how to cook a steak rare. Finally Staff was also very friendly and helpful! Big thumbs up!

Visited on a Saturday evening early September, seated in the conservatory and noticed food over the floor, staff explained there had been a children's b'day party in the afternoon. Ordered chicken creamy pie after a lengthy wait, we ended up going to the bar for drinks as no order had been taken. Noticed that another table were complaining, which gave me concern, however we continued to wait. Food finally came and what a disappointment, it was food from the freezer in a dish with a crusty pastry lid on it, the sauce was a watery mess, the chips described as chunky were far from, it was sent back, and the replacement wasn't much better, really disappointed, plenty of grumbles and moans from other tables. Overall, staff need further training and a decent chef needs to be employed, concentrate on the basics of cleanliness and quality food.

My friend and I decided to give this restaurant a try as I have passed several times and saw it had reopened. We had booked for 8.15 on a Saturday evening but had not been told that the whole of the bar area had been booked by a large party consisting of adults and small children . We were offered a table in the conservatory and had to squeeze through the crowded area around the bar but, as there were no doors, the noise would have made conversation impossible so settled for a table furthest from the group. The food was ok but nothing special and the service was reasonable but the atmosphere and noise meant that we certainly did not want to linger over the meal.The place looked as though the decoration had not been finished and the lack of any soft furnishings (curtains, blinds etc) meant that there was nothing to absorb any noise which just reverberated around the room. I will definitely not bother returning.

Went here a couple of years ago while in the area and it was terrible then, what made it worse was the then landlord replied to my review with abuse! Anyway back in the area for work again and saw it had a new name and a 'lick' of paint. Thought I'd drop in again and if met by the same landlord he could receive some of my thoughts to his reply. No signs of the previous landlord, good start! However not much choice on the money, a Friday evening but only a couple of people in there, always a bad sign! Food was average, no atmosphere. Will not be trying for a third time!!!!

My partner and I decided to call in for lunch prior to a visit to the vineyard and, although the menu wasn't extensive, what we had was delicious and very reasonably priced. I have found that a too extensive menu usually means mass produced and our meal certainly wasn't that. The only pity is that we live 40 miles away, otherwise we would call more often.

We went on a quiet Wednesday evening but we're made to feel very welcome. The steak was the best we had had for a very long time. Great selection of interesting soft drinks and good choice of beers.

Visited at lunchtime on a weekday a few weeks after the reopening. The place was almost empty, the menu was limited , and even more limited after being told a few items were not available. Food wasn't bad but we ended up ordering something we didn't really want with so little to chose from.We were not offered a desert menu, offered coffee , just plates cleared and that was it. We had to go to the bar to pay our bill, as we were eager to leave. It was a shame our first impression wasn't the best as this is local for us and we eat out a lot, but this won't be somewhere we will rush to return to as there are many good places to eat around the area.Let's hope things improve and it doesn't end up closing again.

very very disappointed. Lacks atmosphere some background music might help improve this? Lighting is awful, too bright in the bar and could hardly see in the restaurant. had a table for 6 afraid the table was going to collapse all the way through the meal as it was so wobbly. The food was not good at all and would rate it as poor pub grub. A lick of exterior paint has done nothing to improve this pub, what a disappointment. The only positive thing about the evening was the friendly and helpful young waiting staff.

Having the opportunity to try the Malswick House proved to be a great disappointment. I ordered the steak ale pie but it was more like spot the beef pie. I pointed this out to the waiter who apologised and brought me some meat to go in it. You would have thought that someone would have made sure it was hot. No it wasn't. The chips served separately weren't cooked either. After all that I wasn't charged for the meal but for a pub that has only just reopened they really need to pay more attention to detail. I won't be revisiting, there are too many other good pubs in the area.

A friend & I decided to go and see if this pub was any good after a stream of failed attempts by various landlords! We were greeted by two very friendly girls, one of whom brought us drinks & menus and was definitely enjoying her job! Nothing was too much trouble. My friends request for an omelette,( not on the menu) was met with pleasure! I chose mussels & chips! Huge portion & tasty! They were quite busy that lunch time and Chappers ( the manager & chef) had time for a quick chat! I will watch with interest as I drive past this venue to see the growing number of cars in the carpark and wish the place good luck! I'll be back to sample more of your delicious food!

Went Sat eve to try out reopening. I had a steak and Wife a veggie pie.I asked for medium steak but came rare to uncooked. Nobody came to ask how meal was otherwise would have sent back to be put under grill again. I did not want to wait at bar to explain as this would have taken time and my Wife would have finished her meal meaning we would not have enjoyed dining together.(also the rock salt and coarse pepper were served in egg cups!!) amazing. Mentioned it to staff on paying but all the comment was "sorry", it should have been very sorry and will forward your comments to the management,and I do hope you will try us again at the least.

Very disappointed.. Booked for 12.30pm,served immediately but meal was only just about warm. We had pork and beef which tasted good but cold. The rest would have been better if cooked fresh. Didn't have Yorkshire puds or any apple sauce . This was also the first day for Traditional roasts so should have made more of an effort. Wouldn't recommend or go back.. Improvement needed .

There was barley any choice of food and drink . For food there was only burgers and pie available with no options for people with dietary needs such as gluten free etc . The service was also very slow and distant with the staff shy and couldn't help us with choice and did not encourage to eat their food etc. Poorly service all round very disappointing considering their unreasonable and expensive prices .

It's been a few years since we have eaten hers, we were pleasantly surprised to find the new management team have a cracking menu, the wine list is spot on and the staff very helpful. This will be a little gem in the not so distant future.We will be back.

Went to see what this place was this time now as malswick house. Staff were very attentive. Menu is currently restricted but will be more once officially open. We had 5 nibbles dishes, chips and salad. This was plenty for 2 of us. Nibbles and salad were good. Chips were soggy and not cooked. They were replaced by a different sort but only marginally better. Shame as it spoilt the meal but we were compensated for them. Hope it works out for them.

Has always been a problem to make succeed as it is out of town and offers nothing special. Next tenants need to go for an up-market menu. Site belongs to the local canal trust and, one day (far in the future) the canal will run alongside. Then there will be "passing trade" of a different and more reliable nature.

Just had yet another fantastic meal here. Welcoming landlord and staff, gorgeous dogs, delicious and good value food, and nice to have a good variety of veggie and vegan dishes. One of the best places to eat in the area. Thank you Jeff and Judith!

So it was my big 30 and we arranged a family meal here after such an amazing previous experience, this pub is over an hours drive for us, but we were so pleased with the food, staff and the fact they allow well behaved dogs is everything we want so we went back. Second time and everything was perfect, our food was amazing and prompt service the staff are so helpful and charming nothing was to much trouble for them, very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere a perfect country pub away from the hussle of city living, with home made delicious food, good prices and where all your family is 100% welcome, will def be back before Christmas

Top quality service and superb food were the order of the day at The Travellers Rest today. The meat was cooked to perfection and the choice of vegetables which came on a side dish were a perfect addition. For the record I had a mix of roast beef and roast lamb which came with the customary roast potatoes and yorkshire pudding plus roast parsnip, peas, carrots, boiled potatoes, cauliflower cheese and leeks. For desert I had the homemade apple crumble and custard and my wife chose chocolate fudge brownie and ice cream.All this plus two drinks each for under forty pounds means we will be back soon for another visit. Highly recommended as the staff were also friendly and welcoming.

Thankyou so much for accommodating our party of 14 last minute on Sunday ... It was mums birthday and we all wanted to meet somewhere central... Perfect table as we had our own quiet area... Perfect for us to natter and a toddler to run around without causing too much chaos .. The service was so attentive and as for the food... Well all eaten and enjoyed. There was plenty of wonderful veg ... Cauliflower cheese to die for and the perfect gravy. The puddings were exceptional and thankyou so much for giving little one Yorkshire puds and veg ...lovely to see that well behaved dogs are welcome as ours is certainly part of the family ... We will be with you again and thankyou so much again.

Called in here with a couple of friends while in the area. It was a Saturday evening around 7pm and tbh we thought it was closed by the lack of cars in the car park! We were in luck, or maybe not as we later found out that they were open and serving food. We entered an empty bar and were told we could sit anywhere, we sat down and looked at the menu, such a strange menu options. I decided to have the gammon. The food came pretty quickly, but if you can not cook a gammon steak and a few chips, you have a problem! No veg or salad was served with it. We left at 8.30pm and there was 2 couples in there. While we were eating there was a couple of dogs running around, I do not like paying to eat somewhere and you have dogs in with you! Value for money, I'd say no. Could of gone anywhere and eaten the same. Atmosphere=0. My advice, see an empty car park and drive on!!

For my grandson's 21st celebration five of us had a most enjoyable lunch here on Sunday and very good it was too. As well as excellent portions of tasty food, Jeff, the genial mine host was in good form with his entertaining banter. We shall definitely be returning here to make up for not being able to sample the sweet menu.

Called on spec for lunch as we were heading for a football match at Newent Town FC. After being slightly disconcerted by the barked greeting from the landlord's dog, we were subsequently completely disarmed by his master's friendly greeting and personal service. Acceptable beers from the Marston's portfolio and a very reasonably priced bottle of Chilean sauvignon blanc to accompany mine host's speciality seafood risotto. It was delicious! Good luck to Jeff & Judith in their new venture and we will certainly try to return when we're next in the area.

Arrived early(before kitchen open) and host was happy to cook for us-beautiful fresh trout...good portions,fair price and so tasty! Delightful surroundings. A real find.thank you-we'll be back! Jude & Mike Walker.

We ate here on Sunday having looked for somewhere mid way between my Mum's house and ours.So glad we chose here.We have a lovely but somewhat messy 8 month old but the hosts and staff couldn't have been more helpful. So I would recommend it to families.The food was excellent - especially the smoked duck breast - wow that was good. Oh and the moules mariniere! Oh and the plum frangipan! We'd have to be pressed quite hard to to pick fault!We sat inside to start our meal and then took coffee outside under the vines to finish it. Just so relaxing.It's about an hour's trek for us but we'll be back.Really recommend it.I think once they have put all their plans in place with the canal etc. behind, it will be fabulous.

We were made to feel very welcome in this restaurant. Some of us are vegan and the landlord went out of his way to cater to our needs. The beer is good too!

We visited for Suday lunch and were not disappointed. We were received very cordially and immediately felt at home being well looked after. The menu is fairly standard but that's no problem for a Sunday lunch. All food was of good quality and well presented - the vegetables especially so. My beef was somewhat overdone but perhaps we messed things up by asking for one of our party to have very well done beef which she got and was very happy with. The lamb and pork were especially good. Starters were good. Pudding a little mixed. My bread piudding good but the eton mess had far too much cream so some was left - pity. The landlord (chef?) was much in evidence making sure we were happy just as it should be but often isn't. All in all a delightful way to spend a couple of hours made even better by the cost which is very acceptable for the quality on offer. We will be back.