Restaurant at The Bathurst Arms in Cotswold

My wife and called in for a spot of lunch on Friday the 11th April. Haven’t been here since the last tenants left a few months ago and I believe that the place is now under temporary management. This pub was always good, but our experience on Friday was very disappointing. The weather was lovely and we expected the pub to be busy, it was really quiet. Only four other people sitting outside. We ordered a club sandwich at £15 and some chips for £5.50. We had a pint of a lager and a medium white wine. £38 !!! I queried the cost and was told that a 10% service charge had been added, I asked for it to be removed. When the food arrived, it was awful. The club sandwich , was two pieces of dry white bread not toasted, the ingredients were two small pieces of bacon and a few chunks of dried out chicken with some horrible salad. The chips were either over cooked or under done. We weren’t offered any condiments. The two people sitting at the next table also commented on how bad the food was. The place is also now somewhat uncared for. Scruffy unkempt garden, uncut grass and bits of rubbish on the ground. It’s such a shame, as the location is lovely. Won’t be returning and can’t recommend.

My husband and I stayed at The Bathurst Arms overnight recently. We were gutted that we didn't stay for longer. The pub area was bustling with locals who were very friendly. It was a lovely atmosphere. We were shown to our room which was spotlessly clean and had everything we could possibly need. There was an iron and ironing board, a heater, a fan, a hairdryer and plenty of hangers and a bag stand. The bathroom had Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and soap. The quality of bedding and towels were excellent and there were plenty of drink options in the room. The room was cleaned to a high standard. We had dinner in the restaurant and it was excellent. Very tasty and well presented. We didn't have a long wait for it either. You could tell it was fresh ingredients. Everyone was so friendly and despite being short on staff, they all worked hard to make us feel welcome and did it with a smile. We will definitely be back. Thank you team Bathhurst. See you soon!

Driving around the area with my Mum on mother's day and we stopped in this lovely pub on the off chance we could get a roast (without having booked). The really friendly staff managed to fit us in and it was the tastiest roast either of us have had in long while. Well recommend 🤩

I think this was by far the worst meal we've ever had.... the Korean chicken burger was not that. the chicken was half a chicken breast which had been taken out of the freezer and heated in a microwave the slaw was something to leave to the imagination. The salmon noodles was bland and also looked like it had been microwaved.... for the money they are charging i strongly advise to think of somewhere else to go. seriously what was that

A few things weren't available, but it was a busy Saturday night, but they did tell us this as soon as we sat down. Our waitress Lauren was very attentive and helped make our evening a very enjoyable one. There was some delay with food, but we were out with friends so it didn't worry us, but I loved the fact that Lauren kept us updated and checked on us whilst we were waiting. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was good, although it was quite dark where we were sat and the writing on the menu was quite small, but that could just be old age!

Stayed overnight at this hotel on our way to Cornwall. Beautifully set in the Cotswold's. Busy pub / restaurant during the day but overnight it was homely and quiet. Food was excellent quality with a good range on offer. Bedroom had all that you require. Huge comfy bed and on suite shower. Rooms overlook the garden area to the front. Rob, Kayleigh and all the staff were really friendly and welcoming and couldn't do enough for you. Thoroughly recommend this hotel

my experience at this beautiful place was worth the 5 stars, super friendly, great customer service, fast service and overall wonderful, food couldn't of been better, presentation was perfect and tasted lovely, and the grounds are beautiful, right next to the river, couldn't recommend enough!

Wonderful pub with amazing attentive staff. Lovely room. Extensive menu, our food was really good. Had a fab cooked breakfast in the mornings. Definitely worth a visit

Fantastic Sunday lunch here today. Great value for money and fabulous service from Anthony especially. Thank you and will see you very soon!👏👍

The shepherd's pie was quite pricey at £ 20.00 each quite tasty but not much veg, watch you don't get stung by the service charge they add on at the till but don't even tell you about ! Too late when you look at the receipt back home 40 miles away !

Inviting pub in great position. Welcoming friendly staff. Very slow service. Food very ordinary.

Went for a valentine's meal . Very disappointed no fire going no nice place setting candle was nearly out no valentine's atmosphere at all . Food was all pre made pork was so dry couldn't eat it pudding was still frozen couldn't eat it sent £110.00 there was a service charge of £10 !!!! Sorry Bathhust your not worth the 40 minute journey or money for your food 😉. Will not be coming again .

Some very positive great things about the Bathhurst Arms as a food venue, but still some room for improvement. The interior of the pub is much cosier than many pubs in winter, with wood burners, but some steps between rooms which are tricky for elderly or less mobile customers. The staff were friendly & professional and service prompt. We went for Sunday lunch. The food was piping hot & portion size good. We had one vegan in our party, who is willing to eat vegetarian when out to make things simpler. Also one who is gluten intolerant. However, the vegan fared much better, despite prior warning in writing when booking online. The gluten free meal ended up just a standard meal with various components removed, but no offer to reduce the price accordingly. They were not offered a g/f alternative menu. Even the roast potatoes were not g/f! 2 meals accidentally had items removed. Would strongly recommend phoning beforehand if you have any special dietary requirements just to make sure they can meet them. Otherwise a great place and lovely space for outdoor eating by the River Churn in summer. The carpark does need redesigning/ extending though. Would be very difficult to park on a busy summer’s day.

We went for what we thought would be a special lunch . It was very cold as there was no heating. The menu did not show any options for Intolerances. Despite looking for a gluten free menu we were eventually told that the only gluten free options in the lunch menu or the starters was the soup. This was served with no additions. The notice at the bar suggested that help would be given for intolerances and allergies if requested. It was very disappointing.

Cold restaurant.neither radiator nor log burner on despite 4 degrees outside. Poor choice for small meal for gluten intolerance, only soup, which was salty. Felt my intolerance was an irritant. Will not be returning. Disappointing ++

Really friendly staff and good food.

The food was tasty, although it was only lukewarm when it arrived. The first drinks order only reached the table after the food had arrived. We'd ordered the "festive menu" which the website says comes with shared vegetables for the table, but weren't served. When asked, the server said this was an "optional extra" but there isn't an option to order this on the website. The restaurant had the temerity to automatically include a 10% tip on the bill, which isn't mentioned on their website.

The food was good and staff pleasant. It was great to see the bar area was cosy and bustling but the restaurant area was cold (one of our party had to keep her outdoor coat on throughout the evening). The unheated plates detracted from the high quality of my meal and the lack of decaffeinated coffee was a disappointment.

The 2nd time we’ve enjoyed this pub over the last few months, so thought I’d leave a review. On both occasions the food has been great, traditional pub food done well. The proprietors are friendly and the atmosphere relaxed / chatty. We did the circular walk from the pub before having lunch - also highly recommend.

This is the 2nd time we have enjoyed a delicious family lunch at The Bathurst Arms, coming from Cheshire, Dorset & W Sussex to do so. As always, it was worth the long drive! Outstanding food & service and a warm welcome - we wish we lived near enough for it to be our local!

Excellent food. Good choice. Prompt friendly service

Stayed here recently - rooms were clean and tidy and welll priced

Had lunch here today. Comprehensive food and drink menu. Top class. Service attentive and efficient. Dog friendly. Highly recommend. Will definitely return ✅️

Very lucky find on Tuesday night when the Cheltenham v Reading game was called off but a really great place. Food was absolutely delicious 😋😋

Food was OK but a salad of just some leaves and a few bits of onion is rather rubbish value for money even as a side salad. What I objected to was having 10% charge added without my consent when I ordered at the bar. Is taking my order at the Bar and bringing my food to the table really worth 10%? And how can I judge if I want to pay this “ optional “ charge if I have to pay in advance of receiving any service? It was not mentioned on the menu that this service charge would be added.

Great country gastro pub... although we went pub grub!

We had a really excellent meal Sunday roast (beef and chicken), and fish and chips, the service was great and we had a really enjoyable visit and can highly recommend it

Forgot to put my review up! I came here a few weeks ago and I definitely recommend the lunch time fish and chips!! They were delicious. The waitress was lovely and recommended places we should see while visiting the Cotswolds

Good food, reasonably priced. A great pub in a great location. Dealt with allergies well, good selection on the kids menu.

We were staying locally, so it was good to be able to walk to this Inn for dinner. Unfortunately, the experience was a bit of a let-down. On the plus side; the waitress was pleasant and helpful, the rose de Provence was delicious and the service was prompt. One dish; roast rump of lamb, was tender, tasty, well cooked and accompanied by a delicious sauce. The beetroot and goat’s cheese tortellini was not a success. The pasta was thick and the thickest part uncooked. It was on the menu as topped with a garlic butter, but came with a chopped tomato sauce that completely disguised the beetroot/ goat’s cheese filling. I ordered it with a dressed green salad. This was a small bowl of spinach with a few slices of radish and no dressing. On asking for dressing, I got a small ramekin of olive oil. It was nice oil, but not a dressing. Asking again for dressing, I was told that was it! So I asked for some lemon and made my own with the oil and salt/ pepper. I then popped all the tomatoes from the pasta on top and had a not bad salad. But what chef thinks oil is dressing? My husband ordered a (quite expensive) glass of cote du Rhône with the lamb. Another disappointment- it had clearly been open for too long and had gone over - left it unfinished. There were apologies from the waitress (thank you), but £75 for such disappointment was a bit much.

From the warm welcome we received upon arrival, to the delicious food we ate, everything about our visit was perfect. The staff were friendly and attentive, without being encroaching (no irritating “How is your meal?” question midway through eating). The atmosphere was warm and inviting and the roast beef dinner was perfection, with the beef cooked just the right side of pink. The vegetables were plentiful, tasty and fresh, and the Yorkshire pud was both squidgy and crisp. We were too full to manage a dessert, but this will not be the last time we visit The Bathurst Arms - we will definitely fit one in next time.

We had an incredible lunch and I’d say that the pie I had was the best I have ever eaten! The service was also very good and accommodating even though we didn’t have a booking! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area :)

We came today for a quick bite at lunch, the fish and chips was delicious and the clearly homemade tartare sauce was perfect - thank you!

Lovely pub next to a little stream.

Completed 7.5mile walk, details on website in 3 and half hours. Easy to follow instructions, varied terrain and views - a few uphills but nothing major. Really warm welcome, great service and good food on our return. Good value at £30pp for two courses and drinks.

We drove past this restaurant and decided to drive back as it looked pretty. We were looking for a late lunch. Although they’d run out of food they managed to make us something. Staff were very friendly and the bar was lovely. I’d definitely revisit.

Friendly service and good food. There is a nice beer garden.

Myself and a friend popped into the Bathurst on the 8th August. I bought a bottle of pinot which I favoured to be not too expensive. I ordered calamari as a starter and my friend had mushrooms on toast. The bottle of wine was £29 which I thought was madness for the taste. The calamari was not pleasant to the point I couldn't finish it and my friends mushroom on toast was one piece of toast. This little lot came to £58 which is day light robbery for what we had. Very disappointing as the pub is a lovely setting and my sister lives in the village but cannot justify these charges!

A very pleasant place to visit, friendly people and service good. In our view,a little overpriced, a ploughman's with a good thick slice of ham but little else small slice of bread no pickle and very small piecec of cheese,for over 13 quid a fish finger sandwich for 10 pounds, very basic no tartar sauce and skin on fries 4 50, drinks 5 50 for a basic beer and 3.35 for an appletiser. Mini cakes and coffees though were nice and ok at 6.50 each. Worth a visit and maybe better off on the main menu rather than lunch menu, you are in a lovely location too and I guess prices reflect the venue..

Lovely Sunday roast with all the trimmings.

It’s a lovely location and the food was great, just don’t visit unless you want an alcoholic drink. The choice of soft drinks is woefully inadequate. I asked for J2O and was told they didn’t have it but that orange juice and lemonade was the same thing! Brilliant try but I ended up with water. I wouldn’t recommend.

I called in for a drink as we went to some lovely gardens nearby. It was quiet at the time we popped in.the staff was very friendly. 😃

What a fantastic pub, from the minute we walked in the atmosphere was great and so was the service, we all had the Sunday roast and it was delicious, pudding were also really lovely, we were a group of 8. Our son is celiac and the serving staff were really good at checking and confirming with the kitchen what he can and can’t have and we really appreciate this and it meant that he had as many lovely options as the rest of us. We can’t wait to come back,

Beautiful pub in a beautiful location. We went for Sunday lunch and the food was excellent, as was the service provided. A lovely outdoor area with activities for the family. Would highly recommend.

Walked in with no booking very close to the end of lunch service and got squeezed in. Lunch was good, eating it in the garden by the banks of the Churn made it better.

I’ve enjoyed the Bathurst Arms for lunch on 2 occasions (fish finger sandwich is delish!) and then was lucky enough to host a private function there with a buffet. Every time the food and service has been superb. At the buffet, everyone commented on how fantastic the food was and Gareth and Jas did a fantastic job of keeping everyone happy. I will come back again and again. Thank you!

Beautiful pub , we will return x

I came here today to do some work.. Gareth and Jasmine have this place looking fantastic, When I got there all 6 guest bedrooms were occupied and the guests were tucking into a delicious looking breakfast. Jasmine was doing a great job looking after the guests As everyone left they all said they really enjoyed their stay when staff enquired. The Bathurst is a really clean and cosy inn with 6 letting Rooms situated in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside... Photos show this looks an amazing place to stay... With a full menu selection and well stocked wine and beer cellar, no need go anywhere else to eat and drink... Lovely outside surrounding to enjoy the warm evenings too. No photos of the bedrooms as the guests had just left and the cleaning staff hadn't made up the rooms but they did look well sized, very clean and comfortable when I was working in them. 😎

Phone before you go , kitchen closes at 8pm on a Friday night !!! It’s no wonder pubs are struggling .

A lovely jem in the heart of the Cotswolds. A fabulous team, great food and a lovely beer garden. We stayed with the kids for one night and would definitely recommend it.

Had a great experience here in the restaurant area. We arrived at 7 and it was completely quiet but soon became fully booked out. The atmosphere was nice, a cozy traditional pub vibe, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. Our server, for whom I did not take the name (although she was a lady with an indistinct accent) was so so helpful in helping us decide what to have, to put on the fire for us and with answering our questions! Thank you to this lady. Now the food, was exceptional! I can understand now why this has two Rosettes, and I’m surprised this isn’t promoted more because it’s a great achievement. We ended up trying a few different dishes but I only managed to take pictures of the venison ‘big plate’ - which wasn’t very big and you definitely need something with it - which was amazingly tender and full of flavour! I also had the miso stick toffee pudding which was incredibly moist and a delight to eat. Every single thing we had on the menu on top of these were brilliantly cooked and flavourful. Definitely recommend anyone in the area to visit, albeit paying a premium for this quality meal.

Wonderful location in Cotswolds. Brilliant pub great food and very welcoming landlord

Amazing little pub! Shepherds pie and ham & chicken pie were delicious and perfect comfort food. Service was excellent and the locals were friendly and welcoming.

Quiet but only 1pm on a Friday. A lovely pint of Timmy Taylor and a good selection of gins. A nice touch with a large free fruity water dispense. A nice shady garden running along the side of the river.

Incredibly friendly staff, a lovely atmosphere and they couldn't have been more accommodating for gluten free. The food was cooked beautifully and tasted wonderful. Don't hesitate to go!

Arrived at the pub to be greeted by racists locals. This is not the first time that this has happened. It made our experience very uncomfortable and we went to another pub in Cheltenham. What's funny is the manager is mixed race, yet they happily sit there

Excellent place to stop, good food, good range of drinks and a fabulous outdoor space as well. Dog friendly. A great place to start or finish a walk in the countryside.

Went here last night with my wife, and had the best chicken schnitzel I've ever had. My wife had the Sausage and Mash, and she said it was the nicest meal she has had in years. Great staff too - we'll be back!

Disappointing Sunday roast under the new management at The Bathurst Arms. The roast beef was terrible. The Yorkshire pudding was frozen and not home made. They use wholesale supplier Brake helping pubs to grow sales and maximise profits in a challenging and evolving pub market. I get that but here’s the thing. There are exceptional Sunday Roasts available in the area for roughly the same price using local produce. Try The Bell at Sapperton, Potting Shed in Crudwell, The Golden Cross or The Bear in Cirencester.

Called in for a light bite at lunch time, homely atmosphere log fire on. Food nice, staff friendly and helpful with directions.

New owners for 1 year who are really very friendly.

What lovely and interesting people who run it. A delight. And the same can be said for the food and ambience. A happy experience for our family. Much appreciated X x x

Had a lovely Sunday roast at the Bathurst Arms, the starter was a little less impressive than description. However the roast beef Sunday roast was super, nice think slice of beef. Pudding's were also very nice, wish I had more cake with my cheese and honey hahahaha :o) it was tasty. I would definitely visit again.

Warm and very welcoming, staff very friendly and the food was fantastic

Just needed to get away from the day to day and chill. Stumbled across the Bathurst Arms with a lucky google search. First impression, ‘wow,’ it’s big baby pink character rich building. Fair to say from the moment we walked through the door until the time we left, we had nothing other than an amazing time. Special thanks to Jasmine and every member of the team who all went above and beyond to make our stay as pleasant and stress free as possible. Food was great, you’ve got to try the Korean sesame-fried chicken burger, Asian slaw, skin-on chips, was definitely my go to dish and never disappointed. In fact, every dish we tried was superb. Thanks Gareth you certainly know how to knock up some great food, Chef being the unsung hero operating behind closed doors but your food certainly spoke for itself and it was obvious that you are passionate about what you do. Our room was a good size, bed was really comfortable and was a great place to spend the night. Also fair to say the beer was cracking so hats off to the cellar man, good selection of wines so the Mrs was very happy, at times maybe a little too happy :0) only playing but hey our plan was to chill to get away from the day to day, mission accomplished. We’ll definitely be back, Thank You to everyone that made us feel as though we were part of the extended Bathurst family. PS,, the locals are proper nuts but in a really good kind of way

We had a great stay here at at Bathurst Arms. Lovely rooms, comfy beds and very charming classic country pub. We also took our two young children. Food was fantastic esp the roast pots 🤌🏼 the owners are lovely and seem to have a great rapport with the locals. Thank you will be back again!

Unfriendly and cliquey place. Avoid

I would not eat here again. Totally over cooked the fish and prawns. Sausages are poor quality for an area where you would expect local produce and awful gravy!

Lovely character pub with great beer garden

Fantastic place to eat with family and friends. I love it here, Food is amazing

Under new management so ignore all old reviews.....so impressed. We had a delightful easy relaxed meal for a large group on 21st December. We pre ordered without fuss. Food was excellent, service was kind and personal. Faultless. And good value for money.

Came with a group of 8 ladies quite a strange experience, we were asked to pre order as they were so busy, this wasn't a problem but it was difficult to establish which menu was actually OK to use off the website as the menu we used was apparently not available so it needed several phone calls to get the order right and we could use the original menu but not with the drinks included - as on the menu - as it was Christmas, all confusing. We actually turned out to be the only people eating in the bar area, not sure if there was another eating area but staff didn't seem too busy. Food was very nice, although soup & half a slice of Welsh rarebit pricey at £11 , Ham egg & chips very good and worth the price. Mini deserts with coffee very nice We all enjoyed the lunch but probably wouldn't rush back

The soup was very good, along with a half a piece of bread with cheese (stingey). The chips good too. We had 2 drinks. The bill was over £40 which we thought very expensive, having added service charge onto the bill.

Really good Sunday roast and friendly and welcoming service. Dog friendly in the bar and a great choice of beer and lager. Id certainly recommend. A small but varied menu with lots of vegan and vegetarian options

I popped in for lunch with a friend for lunch a few weeks ago and was so impressed I went for dinner there this evening with my husband. The food was incredible, and it was lovely sitting by the fire. Last time I ate here was years ago and it was terrible.new ownership has certainly turned it around and we will be back soon!

Stopped for lunch lovely food. Staff very helpful and efficient. Parking outside.thank you Bathurst Arms.

Just had 3 nights relaxing break ..professional great service and atmosphere..nothing to much trouble ,,happy days...shall return!

Staff lovely Food lovely Nice log fire burning Whats not to like x

Really good food. Lunchtime specials of a lighter meal and a drink. Great desserts. We were really warmly welcomed and had great service throughout. I’ll definitely be back. For those needing accommodation, they also have a number of rooms.

Great traditional pub countryside, the food was delicious! Friendly stuff 😉 , and good price... Thanks

Lovely village pub with tasty food.

Lovely soup and fish & chips. Has a great pub garden next to a stream which was perfect for entertaining a toddler and dog.

Only has a drink, but very nice.

My wife and I visited after a nice long Sunday walk and unfortunately left rather disappointed. To start with the positives, the pints were lovely and the setting is beautiful, really nice spot by the river. Sunday roast price point is pretty high which I'm happy to pay if the food reflects that, but sadly it didn't. The Yorkshires and Roasties were almost certainly from the freezer, and I'm sure the gravy was instant. I also got the end cut of the beef which was really tough and fatty and certainly shouldn't have been served, although my wife's slices were slightly better (but not fantastic). There was no chicken available at ~2pm on a Sunday in a seemingly quiet pub (for peak Sunday time), just something to bear in mind. And veg was very basic - sugar snap peas, carrots and cabbage only. Also, sad to say the service is very poor considering the type of hospitality they're trying to provide, they didn't understand that beef wasn't dairy (in terms of an allergy, my wife can't eat milk/cheese etc.) and as already alluded to in another review, very little conversations / warmth from employees. Overall, I was very excited to visit the Bathurst Arms and I'm a big supporter of local pubs, but felt very underwhelmed when I left. Therefore, I won't be returning for food unfortunately :-(

Delicious food for both adults and kids and very good value - we were really impressed!

Fantastic pub, meal was top notch and the staff friendly and engaging. Will be going back soon.

New landlady was extremely welcoming and had obviously turned the place around really well in her short time there. Food was excellent and not overpriced. Local artwork displayed around the pub which added a nice touch. Very enjoyable lunch and already planned a second visit.

To all the staff at The Bathurst Arms North Cerney thank you all for the very warm welcome. The ambience was unique and the 5 dinners we had were of superb quality. Thank you once again from the 2 Hugheses Dave and Fran🤩🎉👍

Great place for lunch. We walked there from Cirencester.

this pub is AMAZING we stayed the night for my wife’s 50th birthday and from the welcome we got till we left was second to non room was well presented. we had dinner and breakfast and the food was fab we will definitely be returning and recommend it

A beautiful pub in gorgeous surroundings, first time visiting since the new management. Food: Very good, although the Yorkshire pudding was from the freezer which is very disappointing, considering the price point of the menu, it’s fairly expensive. (18.95 pork/chicken 20.50 beef) The roast potatoes were excellent and I would advise ordering the side of potatoes for an extra go! Service: This is a tricky one, although nothing wrong with the service and everyone being attentive, some very young girls working who looked on edge and not very chatty even when trying to engage with them in conversation. Atmosphere: Quintessential British pub! Dog friendly, alright grub and a decent pint! Locals (I assume!) friendly!

Fantastic, great staff and great accommodation and great food, I need say no more. I would highly recommend

Absolutely fantastic food, atmosphere and dining experience. The staff are so so friendly and attentive, nothing was too much of a hassle and more than happy to help. We’re staying locally in Woodmancote and has just topped our break away. Great pub - thank you 😊

Absolutely fantastic food, atmosphere and dining experience. The staff are so so friendly and attentive, nothing was too much of a hassle and more than happy to help. We’re staying locally in Woodmancote and has just topped our break away. Great pub - thank you 😊

Great location, with friendly and attentive staff. Surprisingly bland food though - and I had the Korean burger. Not bad food, just lacking that final touch.

Very good food, friendly team and a lovely location. We popped in for a pre wedding lunch with a big table (15!). The team did an excellent job accommodating us, highly recommend the fish and chips or Ploughman’s, both were excellent.

Excellent service and food was excellent

Picturesque country pub with a garden and stream in a Cotswold village. Easy and free parking.

A wonderful Cotswolds hotel, well managed by cheerful, attentive staff. The food both at breakfast and dinner was delicious and well presented.

Fantastic customer service and the food was excellent, 3 vegans all loved their katsu burgers