Peppe's at the Buthay in South Gloucestershire

My mother lived in wickwar for 97 years, so when she passed away it was fitting that we had the wake at the fox and maple, being it was on lunch time we had a selection of sandwiches and hot food ( chips, quiche, chicken strips, sausage rolls etc ) coffee and tea, we even had takeaway boxes provided to take food home with us, I would just like to say you done my mum proud, one big thank you to all. J.W

We had a very nicely cooked pub lunch with a relaxed, unpretentious country pub atmosphere. The landlord who has only been here 5 months made us feel very welcome. The menu included pub staples such as pie and mash, burger and chips. I had battered cod and chips. The fish had crispy batter, proper thick chips and minted mashed peas. My wife had Sausage and chips which she also enjoyed. There are specials on in the evening. As I was driving, I had a low alcohol Ghost Ship ale which was pleasant, 2 other low alcohol beers were available. There was 1 cask ale, as well as a well stocked bar. There is wheelchair access and a disabled toilet.

Lovely food. Had pork n beef came with separate veg. Well presented. Very welcoming. Booked us in for Sunday lunch at last minute.

Superb food. A basic menu thats reasonably priced and generous portions. Highly recommended if you're in the area. Beets good too

Really first rate and so helpful. Every order bar one was off the menu. No problem at all AND they made no fuss when we asked for the music to be turned down. Streaky bacon to die for and perfect poached eggs.

Steak was amazing. Cooked perfectly. Service a little slow towards the end when asking for bill etc and a drink was forgotten but all meals were delicious!

We’ve driven past many times but have never eaten in the Buthay but we thought we would try it out and we were not disappointed. The food was lovely, I had the chicken burger and my partner had the curry with extra spice. He said it was great which is a massive complement from someone who is a curry lover and picky. Every dish was well cooked and tasted lovely. The puddings were amazing, I had the bubble chocolate and had to take half home as it was a big serving. There was a problem with one of the puddings and as soon as we let the waitress know it was sorted. Even the manager came over over to apologise. The customer service was second to none and the staff were helpful and friendly. A lovely meal, great atmosphere and friendly staff, we are looking forward to coming back soon.

Friendly, and Covid safe, good food and with a good range of Menu choices in a lovely village location. Great for children as nice garden and play area. Well done Ryan and team !

We had a table for 6 and all had great meals on a Wednesday lunchtime.We had steak, fish n chips and curry and all the meals were served together all hot and beautifully presented. 6 empty plates and we all enjoyed our meals.We felt safe as tables were socially distanced and hand sanitising on entry.Great atmosphere and good choice of music playing and not too loud.Great service and waitress was wearing a mask at all times.It’s a lovely pub and also has a little community shop inside. They also have a prescription delivery point for locals. Lovely garden although it was raining when we were there. Would be great for families with children.

Very poor service on their first night open for months due to COVID. After waiting an hour for 3 very basic meals, and asking twice the staff member said that the order was not put through and would only 5 mins. She did apologise but with only 4 tables to wait on (2 was already eating) I felt it was half hearted.

Very welcome place Amazing food And drink choice Customer service 5 star I will defently go back Actually I am booking my next stay Thank ever so much Ryan super helpful with all his family Best C.C.

Well what an evening we had - it was absolutely fantastic!!! Ryan and the staff were phenomenal in helping us out and even banging in nails for us to put up decorations which took nearly 3 hours. The meal was fresh, hot and absolutely amazing - Roast Beef with all the trimmings or Hunters Chicken with desserts (all arranged beforehand) – nothing was left on plates. So many compliments over the beef which was beautiful and soft and cooked to perfection and no delay in serving as it was done a table at a time. Everyone had what they had ordered a few weeks previous so it was all very well organized. Ryan wanted to make sure the children were catered for as a group in the separate annex and it worked beautifully especially as one child was a coeliac and another was noise sensitive. He also made sure they were served first before the adults which was so thoughtful especially as it was our fault the meal was late! We had a disco but everyone was so stuffed with food that they couldn't dance. I can't say anymore except a huge THANK YOU for making the evening such a memorable one and I can thoroughly recommend the Buthay for excellent food, great hospitality and a kind, thoughtful and generous host.

Went for Sunday roast with in-laws and not great! Have been a few times and I would of said it was mediocre. Waiting time was quite long considering the restaurant wasn’t busy. When we got the meals they weren’t very warm which isn’t the first time and then to be informed there wasn’t any Yorkshire puddings as they were flat!! Roast potatoes were more like jackets cut in half but rest of the meal was ok. Ordered desert only to wait half hour for the waitress to come over and say they had run out of the desert we ordered and was a few already crossed out on the board. I could understand this if it was later on in the day but this was 1pm and we had booked so overall quite disappointing.

We received a friendly welcome on arrival. We ate at this restaurant on a Wednesday which is their 'pie night', and two pies are offered for £20 (i.e. £10 per person), but if there are three of you eating you pay full price for the third pie (£12.95) which seems unreasonable! The service and quality of the food were both pretty good with a good serving of vegetables, but the restaurant was very quiet. The overall value was average.

Now under new management the service and food has fallen down. Friendly welcome and excellent food and service no longer exists.

We came in to order pizzas to takeaway, we ordered one Calabrese, one Margarita, and one Diavola. The calabrese and diavola contained meat in the description, so we ordered the margarita for the vegetarian member of our group. Waiting time wasn't massively unreasonable, however having driven a fair distance home (only reason we came is because it was recommended), we opened the pizza boxes to realise the margarita had pineapple and ham on it,so not a margarita at all, no good for our vegetarian, the calabrese had no meat on it at all despite the description saying "sausage", it was just lumps of cheese with massively over sized pieces of broccoli, and the diavola was the only correct order, however it had chunks of chilli on it which were about a pound coin in thickness, way to overpowering for all. Having driven a long way, deciding it was too far to drive to return them, we had to pull the meat off of the pizzas in order for one of us to even be able to eat. Having a rating as they do, I'd expect the orders to be correct when they are served, especially seeing as we were the only ones in to order at the time. Overall, pizza's were the wrong order, and what we did eat wasn't massively impressive in comparison to the price. Wont be returning, don't recommend. We had high expectations as were very much let down by this experience.

We were warmly welcomed, and enjoyed a good evening meal at this Inn in Wickwar. Staff were freindly and food and service were good. The range of drinks was also good. Prices were moderate. The Inn is family friendly.

Tenía un excelente almuerzo hoy probamos el menú de navidad y fue la mejor que he tenido. Muy diferentes opciones incluyendo terrina de faisán y el venado local carpaccio de entrantes y cola de rape para principal. El casero profiteroles eran para morirse. Todo parece ser caseros. El servicio era excelente. En general, una comida fabulosa, y sin duda lo recomiendo.

Popped in for the "Drink and pizza for £9.95", and as usual the food was simply perfect. We have never had anything other than the best here, fantastic food, great service and a good price.

We come here regularly and always enjoy great food. Everyone is very friendly whether we come just for a drink or to eat in the lovely restaurant :-)

Este es uno de nuestros habitantes y que ha pasado por varios diferentes líneas de gestión y propietarios. No juzgue a este lugar de su pasado! Los últimos propietarios han transformado esto en un pub, con un ambiente agradable y una comida riquísima. Recomiendo venir aquí. Hay un menú de pub, con gran variedad de comida, e incluso un restaurante italiano clausurados por dentro. Costo con descuento para llevar ofrece deliciosas pizzas y pastas. El pub de cervezas cerveza cervecería en borrador que Wickwar siempre es deliciosa y apoya a la comunidad local. Mencioné el jardín y zona de juegos para niños? Compruébalo por ti mismo!

The pizza is fabulous, love it, all home made and brilliant. One thing, don't order the garlic bread as its too thin and very greecy. Loved everything else though!

Had a really nice well presented meal,pizza is top notch much better than The chains in Yate,really worth a visit.

Great food, excellent service, thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Happy to eat there again. The place was very quiet, clean and staff were efficient.

He comido aquí varias veces y cada vez ha sido muy bueno, excelente. Los filetes son increíbles y el menú italiano diversa y muy tentador. Mis hijos respecto las pizzas extremadamente elevada y la prueba está en mi bolsa de reciclaje de cartón semanal. Ir y date un capricho

We passed what used to be a former spit and sawdust pub many times since it's conversion without going in. However , we eventually decided to give it a go and were more than pleasantly surprised. The inside had been tastefully transformed and had a lovely wood fire burning on what was a cold night. However, the new landlords had retained the old skittle alley. The bar was well stocked and boasted a number of local real ales.The food was some of the best we have had outside New York's Little Italy . In days of pre frozen pizza dough and synthetic cheese topping, the pizza was genuinely locally made using good quality ingredients. For the more sophisticated Italian food lovers their pasta dishes are of high quality reflecting the care taken with the product. We would recommend the establishment.

we attended a wedding reception at The Buthay on Saturday. The food was excellent and the service was very good. It is great to have a first class restaurant in the village.

I visited last night for a meal with my partner and his parents. The atmosphere was lovely and friendly. My partners parents had a pork dish each, my partner had a chicken dish and I had a spicy sausage dish which caught my eye on the specials board. The food was prepared and cooked in excellent time and you could tell the dishes were made from scratch with great care. I could not recommend this restaurant enough! It's got amazing food, a lovely atmosphere and very reasonable prices!

Fantastic pizzas served fresh and with great toppings at really reasonable pricing, always had great pizzas and puddings. The Sunday lunch is amazing too.

Another excellent Italian meal at the Buthay. The new menu work's really well. The food is freshly cooked and the service is excellent. Really good value for money. We will be back again soon.

Today was the taste of the new menu. It was excellent offering a whole new range of great dishes. They have a very nice vegan pizza too :-) the chicken pollo was a amazing, with amazing sauce. This is our 5* regular offering excellent good and customer service.

Went here with my partner for an anniversary meal. Had a fantastic meal, steak was absolutely delicious . Deserts we great too then an Irish coffee to finish off. Thanks for making it a lovely evening for us. Nice friendly 'local' atmosphere in a typically English looking Italian restaurant with a lovely been garden as well . We'll be back again soon.

Pepe has long gone! New chef and food great. Something for everyone, varied menu and prices. Great bar, skittles kids garden activities and outdoor eating at area. What more?Great venue for any occasion, wedding, private party or just chill. Definitely go again. Have now eaten there's several times but first review. They deserve it.

Visited with my partner and had a enjoyable meal. The service was excellent and the pizza was good value We will visit again very soon

A traditional English pub the Buthay annexed to a really good restaurant and a small pizza and pasta caffe it all fits seamlessly to give a wide choice of food at different price levels but all food of superb quality a nice choice of real ales larges beer etc I have not tried the wines but if every thing else is as good I'm sure you will bee well pleased. Large gardens very children friendly for those. Of you who have young families

Our extended family (18 of us) enjoyed a wonderful evening last Friday night in the function room of The Buthay Inn. We all enjoyed the great Italian food and the skittle alley was an added extra which added to the entertainment value. The manageress was very accommodating and helpful, increasing our overall enjoyment. I would definitely recommend it!

Visited this week on spec. Busy enough to have a good ambience without affecting the service.Very good Pino Grigio wine. Delicious pizza (and I was able to have a small one as the full size are huge!), good atmosphere and excellent friendly service.

We went to the Resturant a couple of weeks ago. The food has suddenly shrunk which is really disappointing as the portions used to be great. The food has gone down hill as well, it's really not as great as it used to be. The head waitress is rude and constantly looks like she's going to kill someone. Also, the food is so over priced for something so small - honestly get a dominoes. Pepe are you even there anymore? ;-)

This was recommended and I thiought I would give it a go with the kids on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Overall first impressions good, great menu and a warm welcome so we sat with a beer and chose our order. Having been pointed at the Specials I chose "Pollo" described as chicken breast in 3 peppercorn sauces with chips/salad, my 11 year old a pizza and my 9 year old meatballs.After a significant wait, whilst we listened to the phone continually ringing at the bar and custoemrs stood at the bar chasing thir take away pizza orders, the food arrived. My "Pollo" was a piece of chicken the size of a bacon rasher swimming in a sauce with about 10 chips and a greasy mixed veg, the pizza was fine and then a massive adult meatballs/spaghetti meal arrived for the youngest. I pointed out a child's meal had been ordered and the waitress checked with till lady who said quite loudly "its his fault, he told me it was for a child after I had already written it" She was on a rol and by now the phone was rining every few minutes to the extent that she said out loud "I'm not answering that any more" and just left itNot good - not going again and £41 for the pleasure!

Ordered five pizzas of various toppings for a table of 6, all lovely especially the seafood and vegetarian pizzas. Only complaint was from person with 'ham' on their pizzas. it looked and tasted like spam meat. But all in all lovely relaxed environment and friendly staff . I shall certainly return

Pepe is the man. The food he cooks is epic. The portions are absolutly huge. Personal pizza could feed a family. Serving of spaghetti could feed two familes. Always super fresh, hot and amazing taste. Had the pleasure of dining there numerous times in the summer of 2013. All the staff there were so friendly and even Pepe came out for a chat a few times. Oh the garlic bread is amazing too. So is the lasagna. Love this place, hope to be back again someday. Very well priced for the food you get. The outside garden is nice too!

Having read some of the other reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect. Have come in for a drink and fancied returning to try out the pizzas.As it was, pizzas were amazing, very fresh and authentic. Toppings were generous but not soggy. I will definitely be returning again, as will the person I was with.Garden is neat and tidy and a good sunny location. Excellent for a local country pub to meet friends.

The food was pretty good but the service wasn't the woman taking our order was confused and confusing seemed unwilling to explain anything and assumed we knew exactly what was on he specials board. We ended up with the steaks not being cooked as requested, she then appeared again to add more confusion and during our meal the chef appeared and started going on about us changing our order which didn't actually happen at all! so I'm not sure where he got that idea from her probably, this was our second visit and she did the same then, wont be going back.

We have been meaning to go to the buthay for a pizza and a pint for a long time as it's very local to us and we had heard good and not so good reviews.We didn't have time to stop so called in for a take away on the way past on a Friday night. Nice open fire and friendly bar staff a good pint and nice wine.Unfortunately that was all.....we were told our order would be 20 mins. After 55 mins and three visits to the bar while gently supping my one pint of good beer as I was driving, a member of staff went to look in the kitchen and returned with two pizzas.We drove the three miles home , poured a drink and opened the boxes. Oh dear.... The pizzas were rather cool after ten mins of receiving them and appeared not to be a special and a pepperoni but both were littered with what looked like luncheon meat or cubes of spam, very salty and just not good for around £25 with a wine and a very long pint. We phoned the buthay and spoke to a member of staff and told him our concern about the incorrect pizzas and the amount of time we waited for them. He seemed very disinterested but asked if we could bring them back . we had had another drink by then and could not for obvious reasons.....We were told there was nothing more he could do and no apology was offered.I believe customer satisfaction is the way forward in business and I'm very sorry but this was not achieved on this visit. We love using local business but won't be recommending the buthay in the near future.

The staff and food at this restaurant is amazing, the pizzas are unique. The food fresh and delicious. The service offers the personal touch that will ensure people return. We certainly have time and time again. This is the first time I ever felt compelled to write a review of a restaurant. Well done buthay people...

Last night we went to our local pub and tried their a la carte menu for the first time. I had a rib eye with peppercorn sauce and my husband a seafood pasta dish. The steak was the nicest I've ever eaten in a pub and it just melted in the mouth. The portion sizes were huge, which made it amazing value for money. It was just as well I hadn't eaten all day! The service couldn't have been better the staff were very attentive and we didn't have to wait very long either. Finally the wine was the best bottle of red I've had in a very long time! We are so happy the Buthay has reopened and now does wonderful food. We will be going back as soon as we next get a night off the kids!

Being my second visit to Peppe's was no different than my previous visit, excellent in every way.The high quality of the wonderful food and wine is exceptional. The really friendly and helpful staff makes the whole experience delighful. This is not your usual pub food more like a top grade 5 star restauraunt. Considering the high quality of the menu it is very competitvely priced.For anyone liking good food and wine you will not beat Peppe's.

At short notice (1 day) we were booked in...all 37 of us!! We had full use of the skittle ally which meant we could relax while the kids(all 20 of them) could run amuck, without disturbing other diners!! BLISS!!! The pizza's were delicious!! We sampled the whole menu....I would highly recommend the all!!All in all a great party for my daughter and husband! Will definitely be coming back.

Exceptional pizza, proper Italian oven baked with masses of flavourful topping. Far better than any rubbish from Dominoes. Great value and a very good level of service from a friendly team.

hi, last night me an my friend decide every week to meet up and go for a meal in a different pub/restaurant every week, we decided last night to try the buthey in wickwar, I had a sirloin steak and my friend a freshly cooked pasta dish, and I can only describe it as amazing, both meals were beautifully presented and cooked to perfection, its nice to actually walk into a place an get a chef that can cook a steak instead of incinerating it, my friend said that his meal was spot on. The over all pub is decorated beautifully, bar staff and landlord / landlady are extremely helpfully.Will one be making this my local, and also for sure will be going back, possibly this evening.

Tried this place which hasn't been open long for an early evening bite. Really impressed. We ordered two pizzas which came out home made, hot and huge. Best pizza I have had in a very long time. You could tell it was home made with fresh ingredients. Couldn't eat it all and so boxes to take them home were offered without asking. Friendly, polite and attentive staff. Decent real ale, lagers etc. Pleasant airy & clean interior. Plenty of parking to the rear. Will definately call again.

Went having heard good reports. We simply had pizzas salad and wine. If you like authentic Italian pizzas this is not for you - the pizzas are doughy and sauce/toppings unremarkable however they are not expensive and will fill you up. The salad was a sad affair - a few clumps of tomato, lettuce etc thrown together without care (or dressing). If you want to fuel up this is ok but its not quality pizza.

I am so pleased the Buthay has re-opened and under such good management. The food is excellent - all fresh and cooked by a genuine Italian chef, who is lovely. I expect to go there again many times, as it's local, friendly and serves good, rustic Italian food.

Loved the Pizza, enough for two. Fantastic dough, very light and flavour was superb.They offered a takeaway box for the Pizza I couldn't eat. Lovely atmosphere and friendly welcome.

Very relaxed countryside inn with a good choice of wines and beers. Menu is simple and fresh - I visited with my wife for a Saturday lunch and we managed to seat outside. We both had linguine Portofino - the pasta was almost covered in fresh fish!!! Great value for money. Staff is friendly as well so you really have the chance to relax yourself in the beer garden enjoying good food and beer!What would you want more?

We recently visited The Buthay with another couple, and left feeling extremely disappointed and let down. The food was ok, but the portions were huge. We ate in the 'a la carte' restaurant rather than the bar, hoping for a nicer menu. There were only 5 mains and 5 starters to choose from - not enough choice by far. We were given the standard menu from the bar (pizza and pasta), and 3 out of the 4 of us decided we would have to choose ours off that. When we ordered these pizzas, the waitress (presumably a manager of some sort) looked at us with disgust and simply asked if any of us were having starters. At this point, we explained there was very minimal choice henceforth we wouldn't be requiring any starters. She then went on to rudely tell us there were starters on the bar menu, which actually turned out to be labelled 'sides and extras' and consisted of garlic bread and the like. Having worked in customer service for a number of years myself, I was shocked by the terrible service we received from the waitress, who made us feel uncomfortable and awkward. No doubt the pizzas would be fine for a takeaway (the garlic bread was lovely), but don't go here if you are looking for an enjoyable meal with good choice or service.

Menu was poor with limited choice, most dishes contained mushrooms. Everything apparently cooked from fresh but i wouldn't believe it. Ran out of several things on dessert menu. Pizza's were ok but could of been a lot better.

I have reviewed the Buthay Pub before, when it was under previous management and it was shockingly bad. But finally, it is under new management and I think Wickwar has got someone doing a great job! Have heard good things locally, so decided to give it a try again (with my fingers crossed!)I was quite surprised, as I thought Pizza was a strange thing to serve in the local pub! But it appears to work....the pizza is really good (and I don't like it much normally!) Well cooked, nicely presented and CLEAN CUTLERY (where everyone else appears to fail - why can't anyone else wash up these days??) The glasses were clean too. My husband had pasta, lovely. My fussy daughter - designed her own meal! Perfectly catered for by the kitchen staff. My son ate 2 deserts! Loved both.Whoever is now running the Buthay (Peppe, I guess??) Keep up the good work! You are following in a long line of total disasters since about 2006 - It will take time to reverse the damaged reputation you have unfortunately inherited. My tips......make sure the place stays really CLEAN (can't be too clean!), including the cutlery, plates and make sure glasses don't have old lippy on rims. The loos could do with a bit of an upgrade when money allows. Watch the ambiance.... the lighting can be a bit naff, watch the longlife bulbs - USE CANDLES, inexpensive way to a better atmosphere! Decoration needs a bit of a revisit, doesn't quite feel comfortable yet but can't put my finger on it. We didn't quite feel like we would wanted to stay all evening, buy drinks and chat....not sure why. Food, SPOT ON! Price, I think, is very good. Beware of attracting too many of the younger market with band nights etc etc. Wickwar is full of middle aged families with children and empty nesters . Because of the high house prices, we are all fairly well off financially - this is the market you want! As much as I love the 'youth' of the village and surrounding areas....they will only spend £8 on a pizza for 10 to share! You want the deep pockets of the majority in the village who are desperate for a good evening meal and happy to part with £100 a time! GOOD LUCK, I have everything crossed 4 you...we will be coming again this week.

We have eaten in the restaurant and had take away pizzas, both are really good.Staff are very friendly. Food is fresh, piping hot and above all tasty.The menu is simple Italian fare but with variety and choices to suit all ages. It was a bit quiet on the night we went but apart from that we would definitely go again.We live in the village and it is great to have a place we can walk to and eat good food.

The pub has recently opened under new management and has a pizzeria menu aswell as a restaurant menu. The pizzas can also be ordered to take away. I have not tried the restaurant menu yet, however have returned several times for the pizza! They are massive, taste delicious and are very cheap, costing between £6 - £9. The children's portions are the same size as the adults, so get one to share between two. The atmosphere is good, it can't quite decide whether it wants to be a pub, a good value pizzeria or a high end restaurant, but I'm sure it will find its niche. Excellent service and a lovely garden with children's play area. Would recommend!

Really good take out pizza, good quality and good price. Hope they do well as good to have this in a small village.

A rare meal out with no kids! Had the full three courses from the quick turn around specials, they're changing almost daily! Good starter, garlic mushrooms (enough to share!), the best T-bone I've ever had (possibly best steak too) and lovely authentic Tiramisu. Washed down with two very reasonably priced bottles of Chardonnay. The comment about price in title is more about costs of starters and some other dishes..the owners (which are doing a great job of a new (and much awaited) venture) just need to ensure prices don't rise too quickly. But thoroughly enjoyable!

Fantastic service (table of 17) so not the easiest task! The lady who took our food order was organised and helpful. Food arrived quickly, could tell it was cooked to order not chucked i a microwave like you find in way too many places these days! Pizza was fab! Couldn't find a criticism, great atmosphere too!

We went for lunch today and sent the giant meatballs back as they were cold in the centre. When they returned they were still cold which put me off the pasta. I suggested to the chef they make them smaller to get some heat into the middle. The salad cucumber was yellow in the middle and were not fresh produce. We won't be going back I'm afraid.

Thought we would give it a try and support local business, unfortunately not worth our while. Food was extremely dissapointing and very overpriced. Shame

Peppe's Pizza is truly Italian, so if you looking for great Pizza and great drink, then drop into the Buthay,

What a terrible pub. Such a shame as Wickwar needs a good pub. We are local and ate here on a Bank Hol Monday night. The place was empty. Staff treated us like an inconvenience! Food was very poor indeed, some under cooked, luke warm slop. Garlic bread dry, gravy like water and all tasteless. My advice, avoid at all costs. My advice to owners....shape up or ship OUT and let someone give us a hood pub (and make a bomb £ in the process)!!!

We noticed that the Buthay had recently been refurbished (at least the outside) so we decided to give it a go for lunch with friends. The inside hadn't changed that much, the tables and menus were sticky, the food choice was minimal. We ordered 3 portions of cod and chips and 1 portion of lasagne, the fish was greasy and tiny. The lasagne was a tower of stodge and none of it was worth the £8 per meal paid. The staff were inattentive and too busy chatting at the bar to each other and not concerned about the customers and their needs, we were not even offered deserts or coffee.