Somerford Arms in Wiltshire

The best roast around the area by an mile. Our second visit, but certainly not the last. We brought our family here and they were equally impressed. 10/10

This is such a little gem of a pub; the food is great, there’s a good selection of alcohol and the staff are really welcoming and friendly. There’s also a fire and dogs are allowed too… What more could you ask for! We had the steak and ale pie, which was delightful, and a crème brûlée for dessert which was shared between two. Both were delicious.

Sat with menus for over half hour. No contact from staff whatsoever. Can't comment on food as didn't get any even after 45 minutes no order taken

My partner and I found this pub online when looking for somewhere to eat on a recent stay in Malmesbury. The pub has such a nice atmosphere, there was a log fire in the middle, the staff were really friendly & there were a decent amount of customers in there for a Tuesday evening. It’s also a dog friendly pub which is always nice. We both had the pie because it’s perfect winter comfort food, it was absolutely delicious. The other food on the menu looked really nice too and the crème brûlée for dessert was big enough for us to happily share. I highly recommend going here if you are in the area.

We had the vegan shiitake and beetroot burger and it was delicious! The owner Rachel is lovely and very welcoming. Very dog friendly!

Excellent food, great service, lovely people and buzzing atmosphere. We will become regular visitors. We are looking forward to using the outside spaces in the summer

Overall the food for all of our party was generally excellent. So why only 4 stars; the mash! It was overly creamed so it had no substance and there was not enough for the quantity of meat and veg on the plate. A decent portion of old fashioned mashed potatoes would have been far superior. I wouldn’t even quibble about a few lumps

We went after reading Marco Pierre White's positive review of their steak and pie. Yummy indeed.

Lovely food and great local pub

Consistently fantastic food and service

This is our second visit to the Somerford Arms and once again it did not disappoint. High quality food with efficient service in a buzzy bar atmosphere and very good value for money too. From the outside it might look like any other pub but don't judge a book by its cover - stop and go in!

Great service and lovely food. Pub has got a fabulous atmosphere. We were a large group and all the food was served quickly and was hot

Brilliant lunch and friendly staff. Perfect!

We had a lovely time at the Somerford arms! The service was so brilliant and they were so accommodating of the two little children in the party and made us feel so welcome. Food and menu offering was great. We will be back!

Wonderful food, joyfully offered, despite it being minutes before the end of lunch service. Good wine, great beer and really positive service.

Superb steak and Ramsbury ale pie. Beautiful tender meat and I can't usually chew steak. Parking on country lane.

If it’s good enough for Marco Pierre White I mean it… it’s good enough for me. Where do I begin.. from the service to the atmosphere but most important the food. Sublime…. We own consider ourselves regulars. What a fab place

Stopped here for a mid-week evening meal. It was not busy. We were greeted on arrival by the friendly owner(?) and ordered a couple of drinks while we checked the menu. Prices were pretty high, most dishes being well over £20pp and there wasn't anything we really fancied. We decided not to order and just paid for our drinks. The owner suddenly became less than friendly (not rude but 'cold'). We probably won't return

Stopped for a drink. Expensive and not the most friendly staff.

Great pub with superb food and good beer

We saw the ratings on Google and decided we would pop in for lunch on a Thursday following our return from holiday. I'm happy to say that all the good comments were right. This is a lovely village pub, with friendly staff and really great food. I had the steak and ale pie and it was one of the nicest versions I've had in a pub restaurant. My wife had the Haddock and chips, which was served with mushy peas, tartare sauce and to her delight curry sauce. It was equally well cooked and delicious. We finished off by sharing the apple crumble pie topped with salted caramel ice cream and toffee sauce. Gorgeous. Drinks selection is good and not overpriced. The seating areas are very pleasant and the interior design is appealing. There is also a nice seating area outside for when the weather is warm enough. Basically this is a lovely pub restaurant in a pretty little village that is very well worth visiting. Parking is on the road, but that's not an issue as it's a pretty quiet road.

Food and Service was excellent. Will definitely be returning soon!

Fantastic service, all staff warm, friendly and efficient. Food was cooked and presented to perfection.

What an amazing little Gem tucked away in a stunning village... Service was very quick and polite and professional.. The menu was so different and the standard of food was out of this world.. Quality 1st rate...Not the usual pub lunch but a gastro experience, amazing portions... Helped make our trip from Cheshire/ Staffordshire a lovely day out... Thankyou all

A great spot to stop for a drink. The staff are friendly and welcoming, as is the atmosphere.

Had an amazing roast dinner at Sommerford Arms. The meat was perfectly tender, the veggies were spot-on, and the Yorkshire pudding was incredible. The rich, savory gravy brought everything together beautifully. Great service and generous portions made it even better. Highly recommend!

Meal out with the wife, for mid week it was really busy, that’s down to the quality and a good reputation

We came here after reading other reviews of the Sunday lunch. We had a lovely pork & lamb roast. For desert we had sticky toffee pudding & lime & ginger cheesecake. Both delicious. Great little country pub!

Lovely Sunday lunch, all home made, roasties lovely and Crispy, can't fault it would highly recommend.

Nice atmosphere and well maintained. Friendly service, nice choices on menu. Good food and sized portions. Wine list a little limited and could be more reasonable. Overall an enjoyable evening meal and certainly would return.

Amazing restaurant, loved the hospitality and the food, gonna come back tomorrow!

Sunday Lunch- albeit at 4pm as our friends were unable to meet prior to that. Some of the roast offerings were sold out at that time but it made no difference to us. Whilst we had booked they had several walk ins- a sign of how popular it is given their excellent reputation . The meats- Beef and Lamb- plus very nice array of vegetables and brilliant roast potatoes were excellent. Good selection of drinks. Outside tables as well. Two parking spaces for disabled- all other parking on the road.

I've been a chef for most of my years owning two successful restaurants, I was once Paul Getty's personal chef and have lectured City and Guilds. I don't normally write reviews, but I am writing this one because a lady who I think was the owner was extremely rude to me. On the menu it read Sea bream with crab bisque, prawns, brandy served with new potatoes and samphire. I'm not keen on samphire so I asked if I could have the purred root vegetables instead, the lady said of course. When the meal arrived instead of the vegetables there was a small bowl of sautéed leek and undercooked savoy cabbage which I didn't complain about. On paying the bill she charged me £5 extra for the side dish of cabbage and leek, I said the cabbage was instead of the samphire only to be told that the samphire was only one piece for the garnish, but on the menu it read SERVED WITH not GARNISED WITH. When I tried to explain the misunderstanding She said, Quote " I don't want to talk about it, just go outside and enjoy your beer" If any of my staff had talked to a customer like that I would have shown them the back door. Now for the meal. I was a bit confused, I didn't know if I was being served a fish soup or a piece of fish on top of a few potatoes swimming in a watery sauce. The fish was small tiny and overcooked, by the time I took the skin of there must have been about 3oz (75g) of fish, it was severed on a uncooked outer whole leave of a savoy cabbage, next to it where three roasted new potatoes which I am sure were left over from Sunday lunch, I was expecting some nice boiled new potatoes in a separate dish served with my fish as on the menu. There where 3 medium king prawns next to the potatoes all where swimming in the so called watery tasteless crab bisque that I am sure came out of a tin. Crab bisque should taste of crab to get this the shell should be crushed and cooked in the sauce then strained which give the bisque an intense crab flavour. After the meal I was still starving and after talking to a couple next to me they gave me some of their chips. My child's or even a babies portion came to £29.50

Good food and atmosphere every time we visit here. Friendly staff and the Jute from Salt brewery is such a tasty craft beer.

One of my local pubs. Had an incredible sunday lunch to celebrate my dad's birthday. Highly recommend

Everything was just brilliant not a fault. Our 4th visit in 3 years and all the same simply brilliant that’s why we go back when passing the area

The fish and chips that are mentioned in many reviews did not disappoint! From what I could see, this place deserves it reputation.

Had lunch here at the weekend and was really impressed. There’s a broad menu with something for everyone. The service was friendly and relaxed. Food was delicious. We look forward to returning again soon :)

Cannot recommend enough. Been meaning to try for a long time, the wonderful waitress with pigtail bunches was absolutely wonderful. The food was beautiful portions were fantastic. Really nice meal worth every penny.

Disappointing, we were expecting better. Very average menu with poor service and overpriced. Shame really.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here recently. The baked camembert was larger than we'd expected, but tasty 😋. I had roast pork and my partner had panko monkfish and scampi. Good sized portions and plenty of sides for my roast. Definitely visit again.

Incredible food! In a quiet village with Guinness on tap! Can't ask for more!

Great choice. Great service. Very friendly place.

Only popped in for a brief stop with my son while on a cycle ride, had chips and onion rings which were both delicious. We ate outside but went to the bar to order and very much liked the look of the place inside. It is now on my list to have a proper meal with family

This was our first visit, after being recommended to us by a friend. It’s actually owned by the village of Somerford and managed by an independent couple. It’s the sort of country pub I wish I could own- friendly staff, great choice and food at reasonable prices. They serve small or normal sized portions of most of the meals and with 3 days notice will order anything special you want cooked. My wife and I both had monkfish scampi, fries and salad- it was absolutely lovely. We will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

As always, excellent. Thank you.

Went for Sunday lunch and the food was excellent. The staff were all really friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely recommend this pub

Fantastic food with great service.

Great traditional pub with good food and a fine selection of beers. We came for a Sunday lunch and were not disappointed. Eilir, serving behind the bar, was wonderful and extremely helpful, thank you. I would definitely come back.

Fabulous pub! Friendly staff and the food is to die for.. dog friendly too which is great! Looking forward to going back to see rachel Scott and the team 😍

Great food, very tasty, friendly service and dogs welcome! Loved it

Lovely food and great atmosphere

Lovely pub with a great menu and tasty food. Service was good and it has a lovely atmosphere

What a great find. Extremely friendly but unobtrusive service and absolutely excellent meal. Highly recommended. The only slightly difficult bit was parking, but we managed

Fantastic food. Staff thoughtful, helpful and polite. Just loved this place. Very busy so booking essential I would think.

Excellent pub, the best food in the area. Not cheap but you get what you pay for.

The roast here is by far the best I've had outside my own house. Highly recommend

Absolutely stunning Mothers Day meal. Everything was just beautiful, the food, the lovely staff and a really lovely atmosphere. Thank you for making it so special.

Absolutely stunning Mothers Day meal. Everything was just beautiful, the food, the lovely staff and a really lovely atmosphere. Thank you for making it so special.

Great service and absolutely fantastic food. Went on a whim and was absolutely not disappointed! Atmosphere is great, felt like home.

Lovely Sunday lunch. Prompt friendly service. Not 5 stars as there is not a car park which is not really their fault.

We had a fantastic visit to the Somerford Arms for Sunday lunch. Food was absolutely delicious - the roasts were accompanied by a great array of vegetables and the best roast potatoes ever. In fact, I think it may have been the best roast dinner of all time. Staff were lovely, nothing too much trouble. We will definitely be back.

Absolutely fabulous! We were a large party but all food was served at the same time and was super hot and delicious. We were quite disorganised but the owner and her staff were friendly and helpful, despite being extremely busy!

What a delightful Saturday lunch at this charming countryside gem! The ambience was made perfect by a lovely log burner, creating a snug atmosphere that made me feel like I'd stepped into a storybook. The quintessential country pub charm oozed from the flagstone floors, and the impressive range of beers only added to the experience. The staff were the epitome of friendly and attentive without being in your face - a balance that's not easy to strike, but they nailed it. Now, let's talk about the food. Oh my, I couldn't find a single fault! The menu offers elevated British classics, and the portion sizes left me both satisfied and impressed. And then there was the sticky toffee pudding – brace yourself for a life-changing dessert experience. It's officially the best I've ever had! I'd go back just for that sweet delight. As we had someone with mobility issues, the pub's no-fuss attitude towards accessibility was greatly appreciated. The easy, one-level floor and accessible toilet made the experience hassle-free. In essence, this pub is a delightful escape to the heart of the countryside, blending warmth, excellent food, and accessibility seamlessly. Can't wait to return for more cosy vibes and that sticky toffee perfection! 🍻✨

Somerford Arms is best pub in Wiltshire by far. Great food, amazing service and a friendly atmosphere. A lovely venue to spend time with friends and family - thank you.

Lovely, pub, food was fab. If you like Scampi those monkfish ones do not disappoint. Also a fabulous selection of zero alcohol beers.

We were greeted with smiling faces and a lovely roaring fire or be it in a wood burner. The food was excellent as was the service Only down side is the lack of parking but that is the only niggle

Amazing food, very accommodating staff. Baby and dog friendly. Great menu, and good beers and wine are available. We went on Boxing Day, and it was super busy, but the food was fresh and delicious. We had some.frwshly baked bread to start, which was delicious (it came with marmite butter, which was delicious). We then had fish and chips, monkfish bites, the partridge and pear salad and the pork belly, which were all excellent (compliments to the chef) and finished off with panna cotta and lemon meringue tart. Was absolutely brilliant and was a fair price for such tasty food! Thank you for a lovely meal, we will certainly be coming again!!!

The only pub that has never ever disappointed me on food. A place we have revisited multiple time. And the Camembert is an absolute must 🤤

Great place for food and pint, great atmosphere with the locals singing Christmas cheer. 🎄

Had dinner this evening , faultless , very busy with some large tables but it did not impact on service or food coming out . We chose well . All delicious especially the hake with clam bisque , staff lovely and looked after well . Also great that we can take our dog that enjoys coming out with us . We will return to sample more very soon. . Thankyou .

Can't fault this place, exceeded all expectations. Came as a family for dinner tonight (Saturday). Staff were super friendly, helpful and attentive. Fish and chips was insanely good. Desserts great - ate them too fast to take photos, sorry! Beautiful country pub interior, unique, warm environment. Photos don't do the place justice. We drove 25 mins to get here - highly recommended

Proper food not snip n serve, lovely ambience. Our 2nd visit was very disappointing though. The 'cornish crab' lacked most of the ingredients, especially unable to detect any crab at all - more like a dish of coleslaw for £11!! Rip off.

Had roast beef which was delicious. Two large slices was a bit excessive but appreciated. Roast potatoes were delicious, as was the veg. Gravy was too salty for me. I will go again

We were a party of 15 and were promptly and efficiently looked after. Food was excellent and much enjoyed by us all. Thank you to your wonderful staff for a lovely birthday celebration.

Very good food served in this establishment, well worth it.

Absolutely fantastic. My partner took me to this cosy little pub for a birthday meal. We aren’t local to the area. The food was absolutely to die for. We love to visit non chain pubs and the Somerford arms is a perfect example of why we choose independent. Staff were very friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. We will definitely revisit should we visit the area again in the future.

Awesome food great atmosphere and delicious wines - but don’t tell everyone it’s difficult enough to book a table already!! 😂

Great place for ir a delicious lunch. Dog friendly too. No off street parking. Dog friendly

This is a hidden gem that is worth while discovering in Little Somerford. The drive is well worth it Great food and service at reasonable prices Food is fresh and tasty Highly recommended and will go back

Delicious food, attentive and friendly staff with a lush English pub vibe too. Thoroughly recommend.

Went for a family meal and all the food served was very good, nice pub and a good family atmosphere

Amazing Sunday roast, we all left very full and very happy. Good atmosphere with welcoming and attentive staff. Just what a proper restaurant should be. We'll definitely be coming back

Always a lovely way to have a cosy winters evening catching up with a friend over a good glass of wine and sumptuous food. Service is always attentive and friendly and the food delicious.

Haven't been for a while. Great new menu great friendly service. Very pleasant experience.dog friendly, with water bowl provided without asking.

Went for dinner with a friend and was met by a lovely atmosphere, and absolutely great staff. The waitresses were so kind and as someone who also works in hospitality I could really appreciate the effort they put in and their positive attitude. We had a burger, the noodles and a side of truffle fries which were all really great. However the star of the show was the crem brûlée! Very generous portion and great taste. Would recommend to all. Will be going again soon.

Excellent…….lovely rare beef, great roasters, cauliflower cheese and gravy. Good, appropriately friendly service……good ales and wines.

fantastic service all round, food is generally nice but some items seem over priced to me for what they are, but others are great value, drinks reasonable and portion sizes good

This was our second visit to Somerford Arms. It has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere – a joy to be here again. The menu is broad and creative. Even better for us (both my wife and I are vegetarian) the menu not only includes several veggie options, but they are seriously interesting. Some pubs treat veggie options as a reluctant afterthought. Absolutely not the case at Somerford Arms. My first course choice was halloumi fries, pomegranate molasses, honey, sriracha, black sesame – an interesting and exceptionally tasty starter. For our main course, both of us opted for the roasted aubergine, cumin, chilli, fermented vegetables, fruity couscous, tenderstem, tomato sauce, greek salad. Wonderful ingredients. This is exceptional cooking – and beautifully presented. We savoured every mouthful... absolutely loved it! When it came time to pay at the end of our visit, the staff had technical difficulties with the new card payment devices. But they worked through the challenges with patience and courtesy. We had a thoroughly enjoyable meal. Above all the service was outstanding – as it had been last time. On this occasion we were looked after by two young professionals… Could not of been more attentive, caring and courteous. Hats, off to Somerford Arms!

Wifey is gf. The menu is super clear. The meal (haddock gfa) tasted so good that she does not trust it, and scared for tomorrow. I am sure she will be alright.

We visited early evening having made a reservation for four. The pub was not overly full as we had booked early but first impressions were good and we received a friendly welcome. We had our grandson in his pram and without a word from us care was taken to seat us in the best possible location . A wide and interesting choice of drinks were available . The dinner was delicious. I opted for the pork and Nduja Scotch Egg followed by steak pie. All generously portioned and of good quality. No one left a thing. The bill was reasonable and I can’t wait to go back when we are next in the area

Excellent Sunday roast, lots of choice, portions very generous, beautifully cooked vegetables and meat, very swift and friendly service, we liked having the gravy boat on the table and helping ourselves to the vegetables- everything was lovely and hot - will definitely come back!

From the outside it’s not the most attractive looking pub, but step Inside and it’s very pleasant, well laid out and spotlessly clean. The staff is very welcoming, food was excellent and price was reasonable. What’s not to like! We would recommend without hesitation.

What a wonderful pub to visit in the Cotswolds! We were in the local area for a few days and we stumbled upon the Somerford Arms thanks to a Google search. Rachel couldn't have been any more friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious and would 100% recommend. We will definitely be back!

Holy moly... The best food ever, loads of selection and lots of choices.. It was all so Delicious!!

Came here on a recommendation for a family Sunday lunch (13 of us) yesterday and it was absolutely exceptional. Friendly welcome, buzzy atmosphere, attentive staff and fantastic food. Highly recommended. Thanks guys!

Amazing food and amazing service. Who needs more

Just a bloody nice place to find when out exploring England. The food was great, the range of beer and spirits was excellent. The staff were lovely - a very warm and inviting team. Will definitely be back again!

Lovely food with very friendly service.

This was first visit to the Somerford Arms and it will not be my last. Food was excellent and catered well for my Gluton Free friend and also the different meal sizes were well received by the ladies in the party - which then allowed...