The Bowl Inn in South Gloucestershire

We booked the Bowl for Sunday lunch for my daughter and her partner. Started off fine as we were shown to our table at the allotted time. The first problem being that this is the worst table in winter I.e. next to the opening side of the door. Whilst someone has to sit there, we booked three weeks prior, so why seat us there where the main restaurant seating was empty? Anyway, having sat down at the correct time, it took 30 minutes before we were even approached for food and drink too-up orders - and then only after we asked if it was possible to place an order. At that point, we were advised that numerous menu items were unavailable. I accept that happens at times, but smacks of poor kitchen management, particularly as one of the unavailable ingredients was pert of a dish that was still available. Orders placed, we eagerly awaited the arrival of the starters. One bread and olives and two terrine (so already refrigerated). 25 minutes later, they arrived. The manager had already been over to apologise for the delay - fair enough, these things happen. The Whitebait was served with a chilli dipping sauce, not the usually expected tartare. Strange. Onto the main courses. These arrived, apart from one that took a further 4/5 minutes. This held 3 of us up as we didn’t want to start whilst one person was still waiting. Thankfully, 3 of the mains were well received. The beef Sunday lunch option was disgustingly. The beef was virtually un-cuttable and certainly un-chewable. The Yorkshire pudding was dripping in tepid fat. This was rejected when the person waiting on the tables came to check if ‘everything was alright’ with our meals. I should have asked who was in the kitchen - Basil Fawlty (Gourmet Night episode for those who know)? In fairness, this was a rare occurrence for the Bowl, but it was awful!

A very comfortable room and bar with friendly personable staff and a good choice of beers. Evening food was great. Reasons for 4/5 - could not park, WiFi down (not really a problem for us) and confusion with the restaurant booking. That said we would not hesitate to stay again and would recommend to others.

We walked into the pub and we were greeted by a lady, she didn’t make us feel welcome at all from the get go! My wife has a dietary requirement and when we asked this lady ( I believe she was the manager/the owner) she made it so awkward for us that we decided to pay for our drinks and leave the pub. The pub is nice and the atmosphere was nice too, I spoke to a young waiter re the WiFi and he was very friendly and polite, we just didn’t like this lady’s attitude towards us, she made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome.

We ate at the bowl on a Saturday evening plus visited the evening before for drinks. The Bowl is a delightful character pub with a mainly friendly feel and good food. The prices are on the high side for a pub but the food just about justifies the prices. The mainly young staff work hard but there wasn’t enough of them on our visit. They tried their best but were overrun as seemingly most people had been able to book the same time to arrive. It took an age to get any drinks or menus, though once we had managed to order , the food came in a reasonable time and was very good. The front of house woman at the bar on the Friday was one of the grumpiest I’ve met and it’s not a great welcome. Luckily there was no sign of her on the Saturday.

Wasn’t overly impressed with the menu and it was very expensive! For the price of the meals I was expecting a higher standard of food and presentation but I was pretty much your big standard pub grub. Disappointed and I wouldn’t go back.

Nice pub, good food, relaxed and convivial atmosphere, friendly service, welcoming presentation. Everything you might want in a country venue, whether for food, a drink, or conversation. Outside also appealing when the sun is out.

The first room I was given had a stench to it and issues with the shower but I was very pleased after reporting issues to get a room upgrade. Evening meal and breakfast were excellent but most UK folks prefer back bacon to streaky bacon.

We were really looking forward to our family birthday meal so booked in advance and opted for a booking at the very beginning of the evening dining period. Unfortunately the occasion was not great. We tried to order beer off the menu and was told that our first two choices were not available. We then tried to order pie and fish stew only to be told that that was not available and finally ordered desert only to be told that cream was nit available. I see no point advertising a menu that is not available. The outfit needs to improve its food planning and ordering system.

Cosy, accommodating and friendly, we were very impressed with The Bowl at Almondsbury. The staff were lovely, the food delicious, quaint location and cosy atmosphere, we’ll definitely revisit.

Wonderfully quaint both pub and village, we loved our stay. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Rooms clean, beds were very comfortable. Plenty of parking. Breakfast - you can tell its a chef, not a cook mmmm :o)

Don't visit on a Sunday evening. Arrived at 6.40pm (we had a booking), just after being called to say they were out of roasts and most other main courses, except for 4 dishes. No warm welcome from the staff. Slow service and it was not busy at that time. A disappointing visit. Food was OK but fish and chips somewhat greasy. Starters and desserts were fine. Probably won't come back (this was our 3rd visit in a year). A real shame as this pub has potential.

Fabulous little find in Almondsbury - excellent service - the staff, particularly the lady running it, were so accommodating (including getting my room ready early), the food was delicious, lovely buzzy atmosphere and comfy bed and room with nice little touches. Will definitely stay again

Lovely old inn near to the M5. Some food and draught ale options weren’t available which lessened the value of the experience.

We booked to get the offer for drinks at no point were we told we had to pay before 6pm even though all drinks were ordered before 5.30pm . I feel this should be explained as you are seated as this is very misleading. The lady that waited the table was lovely and was a different person that seated us . She did see if offer could be applied but was told no. Very disappointed and left me feeling very uncomfortable.

The location was ideal for me as I attended a weekend workshop in Bradley Stoke, Bristol. The quality of the room, the inn and the food are at a very good standard.

Great service and breakfast, nice room an comfy bed just a bit thin-walled and therefore noisy as our room was right above the pub.

Food and atmosphere were excellent

This was a disaster of a lunch, having dropped in because we were passing nearby and needed lunch. Nice pub and ambience, pleasant and helpful staff, but food was terrible. Arrived 12.40, ordered drinks and advised large party due at 1.00 so best to order immediately. That was appreciated, so well done for that. We did order straight away. Decided to share sesame prawn toasts with Vietnamese sauce, followed by wild mushrooms on toasted sourdough, with ricotta cheese and fried egg, and whipped smoked mackerel, beetroot tartare, and rye toast. The "prawn" toasts arrived as the party were sitting down. The 2 toasts looked good on the plate but proved to be a tasteless soggy mush coated in black and white sesame seeds. Either no prawns or, if present, were blitzed to death with wet untoasted bread. Yuk! Feeble sauce couldn't rescue it.. Nothing else arrived until 15 to 20 minutes after the party had been served their meals. We expected to be next straight after them but that delay is too long. Rye bread with mackerel dish was like hard cardboard and inedible. Sourdough under ricotta was untoasted so was totally soggy from ricotta. Mushrooms were tasteless and fried egg yolk was hard. On complaining about both breads they dishes were replaced. Both toasts better but not great but new egg had hard yolk again. all this with very few other customers arriving after the large party so shouldn't have been a stressful kitchen. The cost of mushroom dish being taken off the bill softened the blow somewhat but not enough to wish we had found somewhere else. Poor design of dishes, poorly executed. Work needed.

We had a team dinner last night, and overall, it was really good! Highly recommended. We didn’t stay at the hotel, but we’d love to try it in the near future. Thank you!

Everything about the Bowl was first class the booking and express departure, food and comfort of the bedrooms and it’s location. We will certainly come again. Can I say a particular thank you to Betty and Susan. For their assistance and help.

We had an amazing roast dinner here, food, staff and venue all excellent, highly recommended 😊

The Bowl Inn is in a great location near the motorway in a lovely, peaceful village. Very comfortable rooms. The disabled room downstairs was a big plus & ideal for our mum. The food in the evening was excellent and & breakfast was delicious.

Fantastic meal!! Service was super friendly and efficient. Were able to accommodate a large group at very short notice. Highly recommend.

We had dinner which was excellent. And service was great.

Super friendly staff! Greeted with a smile... Lovely location, minutes from the M5/M4 Bristol junction, but in a nice village which felt miles from the city! Room was lovely, clean, and full of character, with a huge bed... Dinner and breakfast were great. Nothing to fault here! 100% coming back!!

Great beer, warm welcome, good service but a disappointing meal for me and my friend. I had the glazed honey pork chop and my friend the chicken flatbread. Although the pork chop was nice it was served with only a fried egg and two of those cheapie hash browns at £24.95. I should have added extras but then putting an average meal up to over £30-£35. My friend had the good sense to order fries with his flatbread but both meals were inadequate in terms of quantity. It's a shame but a great place to go for just a drink.

Wonderful staff ensure a great stay. Very convenient for Bristol. Food excellent and service first class.

Very welcoming on a rainy Wednesday. We were shown straight to our table and our drinks order was taken. As we were busy talking we were given more time to peruse the menu, which was slightly shorter than the menu shown on line. We ordered and as the drinks had already been served we returned to our gossip. There were several others in the restaurant and the atmosphere was very convivial. The food ordered was serve in good time and was delicious. More drinks were ordered. The dessert menu had a good variation and we all enjoyed the food immensely. We rounded off with liquors, brandy and coffee. We were not rushed at all and would like thank the staff for their attention.

We went for dinner, the food was outstanding, just delicious! The pub is in a great location and we had a great table. Nice atmosphere with parties, small groups and locals. Just like a proper pub. The two ladies that served us were helpful, professional and really friendly.

We had a couple of pints in this friendly, cosy pub. We hadn't been for over 25 years, but will be back soon.

We stumbled upon this charming pub while on our journey from Cornwall to London. Needing a pit stop to charge our car and stretch our dog's legs, it was a much more pleasant alternative to the usual motorway services. Just a couple of minutes off the M5, this quaint village was a delightful surprise. We'll definitely make this our go-to spot on future trips. The selection of beers is fantastic, and the food is equally impressive—well-prepared, beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious.

Such a lovely pub! Cosy atmosphere and a delicious roast dinner, will definitely be back.

Visited for a Sunday roast - all food was fantastic, couldn’t fault anything about it! My only complaint is around the pressure to pay the ‘optional’ service charge. The roasts were already upwards of £20 per head which I’m more than happy to pay for good quality however I like to be in a position to contribute my own choice of tip. When I asked to pay a reduced amount on the service charge I was challenged and asked what was wrong with the meal. This response made me feel very uncomfortable so I ended up saying I’d pay the full amount to avoid any further conflict but for this reason I probably won’t return any time in the near future.

Visited for food and it delicious. Varied menu and a nice change from a standard pub menu. Hubby loved the fish and chips - the standard was excellent. We had a very waiter who was very friendly and helpful. The pub is beautiful and great for parking. Thank you !

I’ve stayed here god knows how many times in the last two years on business and I have to say the place is just fabulous. The staff are helpful and very friendly, rooms beautifully decorated and always clean and the food is inventive and delicious. Absolutely recommend this little haven. Home from home ❤️

Friendly staff, delicious food, and good beer.

Absolutely great stay over Sunday Roasts great & full English excellent. Staff were friendly the breakfast waitress who was particularly attentive. Check in was a bit awkward taken to our room at 3pm and was not ready so went to the bar and had to wait ( I’m not scrabber but would have thought the offer a drink would have been nice) Room Charming and lovingly furnished with full array of hot drinks & toiletries however quite dusty. Would not hesitate to book again tho .

In the charming village of Almondsbury, a gem of a place, great monkfish tails, and a delicious pork roast. Thanks to the staff for a warm welcome and good service!

Lovely supper get together with family. Friendly service. The John Dory was delicious. The monkfish was praised by those who ordered it.

Fabulous roast with lovely cosy quiet atmosphere. Service friendly and attentive. Looking forward to many more meals etc at The Bowl and also Christmas Day lunch.

We stayed at The Bowl Inn on Saturday 7th September. The village is nice and the pub obviously very old. Having lived in old buildings myself, I can understand the challenges. However that does not excuse the mould in the bathroom. It shouldn’t be there! There are plenty of products available on the market to deal with it. Otherwise a plumber can replace the grout. Overall the room was very small, decor tired and not very clean! The staff were very friendly, dining area and food fine, but sorry not worth £350 for one night!

Inedible greens side dish spoilt the whole visit. They were so tough that you couldn't split them between your fingers let alone chew them. Dreadfully undercooked. When I sent them back the manager said its the type of green they are. I disagreed and said they were badly undercooked. She then replied ..well you've already paid. Couldn't be bothered to give me a refund and said I could have a drink on my next visit. It's only £5.50 but we are never going back and we are locals..terrible attitude

Supplied fresh milk and ground coffee for your room, along with tea and biscuits which is a nice idea.

Came for Sunday lunch. Earlier than table booked. No problem. All staff so friendly and helpful. So nice to have plenty of space between tables so able to chat. The Sunday roast, one beef one pork couldn't have been better. Delicious. Food delivered in good time. Coffees to follow. When we were leaving we were asked if all was well and encouraged to return which we most certainly will.

This place is an absolute worldie, met up with friends and had an excellent meal, good choices and variety, and good value.

We thought the sms messages were suspicious so did not use the express check in on the first visit. Overall great beers and food. First time I’ve seen hanger steak on a menu…enjoyed it.

Lovely lunch, food and service was brilliant. Will definitely be returning very soon.

We met, with relatives, for a leisurely lunch. Really lovely food and very helpful staff. Two of our party were vegetarians and the choice was really good, so good, I had a vegetarian dish myself. Will definitely return.

Consistently good food, interesting menu and nice surroundings.

Had lunch at The Bowl. The food was fantastic, as was the service. Will definitely be going back.

Selected accommodation for an overnight stay returning home from holiday and found it to be delightful. The room was cosy and the breakfast was great. Staff friendly and helpful. We would certainly stay here again.

A group of us had dinner last night - enjoyed the food. Popular place, still fairly busy on a Monday evening. Service was slow, probably more staff needed.

A lovely stay, very quaint country pub with nice food, good drinks and friendly staff. The wifi is absolutely shocking though which is a basic facility you expect these days. Apart from that it is great.

Had a beautiful meal here last Saturday, the food was fantastic! A real find and somewhere I’ll be going back to!

Delightful olde worlde country pub in traditional location next to the ancient church. Fine menu and good food and attentive friendly service. Parking available with refund for patrons. Good range of well-kept ales. Very popular at peak times, so booking ahead essential. Highly recommended, if you can find it!

Didn’t stay here but went to the restaurant for a family birthday meal. Really nice village inn atmosphere, great food and friendly staff without being intrusive.

Stayed for a one might stopover at this lovely inn with rooms. Excellent value for money, dinner and breakfast both delicious and service exemplary. Highly recommend.

The bedroom did not have a window only french doors which open onto a public terrace, so to have ventilation you have to leave the doors open which means you can be robbed ar attacked while your are asleep, not the best advert, especially seeing as the radiator does not turn of on a very warm night .

Met a friend for lunch at The Bowl Almondsbury, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent!

We were staying local to surf The Wave on Saturday and Sunday. Came here for Sunday breakfast and was so impressed... came back again for late lunch. Gorgeous village setting. Will try and stay here if/when we need to be nearby again. Only reason I gave 4/5 for service.... was there was a special offer on when we ordered lunch after 3pm. No idea why it wasn’t automatically applied to the bill. Person on the till wasn’t too pleased when I pointed it out. Although she did processed the offer through when I asked

We used The Bowl Inn for a lunch business meeting. The location was perfect and food was lovely. Staff were friendly and made us feel very welcome. Would 100% recommend

Set in a lovely picturesque hamlet with plenty of outside tables to enjoy the evening sun. The menu was varied with unique twists on pub classics with plenty of choice. The food was well cooked and presented. Attentive table service and pleasant, cheerful staff, we shall visit again.

Delicious food and lots of choice. Children’s menu was great with loads of options. Good atmosphere and great service.

Lovely old stone pub situated in a small village next to church, idyllic setting. Park across lane and register car reg number in pub. Disappointed that the bedroom and bathroom were not very clean, especially the bathroom, toilet was pumped which was very noisy, when we flushed the drain smell was overwhelming and not what you expect for £180 per night. Staff friendly and welcoming and good breakfast choices.

Wonderful pub in a quiet village setting. Great food at sensible prices, and good service from friendly staff

I dined at the Bowl Inn at Almondsbury. What more can I say, other than the table service was top class (friendly and not pretentious) and the food was divine. Their menu includes different food on it from the standard sort of pub menu, but it does also have things like fish and chips. My hubby had that and he enjoyed it. I had the tandoori chicken thighs with a nice salsa in a yoghurt dressing and it was lovely. We both had lamb belly bites in breadcrumbs with a minted pea puree as a starter. Very nice too and it was different from the norm. I had a chocolate delice and asked for a scoop of salted caramel ice cream with it - it was great and the ice cream was probably the best I’ve ever tasted, and I’m fussy! The Shiraz was nice (so my hubby says) and I liked my lime and lemonade in a different cut glass rather than the usual pint glass. That’s what they do there and the glasses are always pristine every time I’ve been. The pub is in a nice quiet village location but also very convenient for the M5. This is one of my go-to places if I want a good meal.

Haven't been for about 20 years. Still got character and charm. Service and food excellent. Definitely will be back

Called in at the Bowl for a late breakfast en route to the South West and, as usual, had a great experience. I was warmly greeted by Susan, one of the managers, who took my breakfast order and showed me to a great table with a lovely view of the village main street. Wonderful breakfast of scrambled eggs and smoked salmon was the perfect amount and very reasonable priced for a brunch. I shall continue to use the Bowl Inn as a stopping point on my long journeys down the M5/Mr.

Super good inn! Beautiful on the outside and beautiful on the inside. Beautiful rooms and delicious food! This was fun!

Second time my wife and I have stayed, both times in Signature Plus rooms (King James and Blue). Booked a table for Sunday lunch and on both occasions the rooms and the food were excellent. The pub is very clean and cosy, as are the rooms. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. The breakfast (full English) was also excellent. With breakfast served up to 10.00 and a 11.00 check out there was no rush to eat or leave. The setting by the church (no bells!) and churchyard is both quiet and very picturesque and there is also a roof top patio area overlooking the grounds of the church. Intend staying again and cannot recommend it too highly. Reasonable size P&D car park right opposite (free for patrons-need to put car reg into a tablet by the bar to avoid a ticket).

Well first of all no friendly welcome when you go to the bar. We ordered 2 steaks plus a burger and have to say the steaks were tough and very chewy, the pepper sauce was more like gravy no pepper taste, the burger should of come with onion rings but didn’t plus the cheese seemed to be a cheap plastic type slice not good. Very disappointed i live locally but will find it hard to return for food due to the quality served.

Eight of us lads (in our 60s!) came here for a re-union and we spent a fabulous afternoon on the back terrace drinking and laughing, then inside for a meal and more beer, till closing time. We got on well with the staff, and I was able to set up a tab to help keep the beers flowing. There is no beer garden but a nice terrace and plenty of benches, but quite a convoluted route down and up stairs to reach the loo ! Very nice setting too.

We didn’t stay at the bowl as we live locally. Great location on the edge of the countryside Service was ok, we booked a table for 9 people on a Saturday night. Was a little disappointed as we wanted to sit outside for dinner. Unfortunately we couldn’t start a tab on outside tables so we had to go in every time we needed a drink or wanted to order food. One starter was missed off our group and one extra main was sent. Apart from the menu hiccups all was good

Lovely quaint old pub with very pleasant outdoor seating to the front and rear.

The staff were friendly and explained if there were changes to the menu before we ordered. The menu was varied and what we ordered was very delicious.

Noise from bar close down - used bottle disposal. Guests or staff through the ceiling and from stairs next to my room until midnight. Noise started up again at 06am (stairs and overhead) Fitful sleep, angry, didn't shower or shave , abandoned paid for breakfast and left around 7am. All for the ludicrous price of £147.00.

Booked for Sunday lunch. Service was very slow, then was told charcuterie choice was unavailable after waiting 40 minutes. Chicken wing starters were OK, but rather bland. Roast belly pork was tough and tasteless, crackling non existant, roast potatoes soft and didn't taste good. They forgot the apple sauce. Roast chicken passable. All the veg was rather tasteless and mashed swede unpleasant. For £200 for 5, with drinks, over priced for the quality delivered. If you're looking for a quality Sunday roast, don't bother going to the Bowl.

Visited here with a friend , the Bar menu is the same as the restaurant so basically this makes 4 pints of beer , a burger (£18) and a pork dish £70 including a service charge. not really value for money for a quick meet up with a friend. Venue is a quaint british pub and car parking you must register for or you will get a ticket. The food is good quality and presented well but not a lot of it Nice Venue just not value for money

Everyone was very welcoming. the food for both dinner and breakfast was excellent. The room itself was very well appointed with a comfortable bed. Our only issue was that the bathroom, although very clean had a very unpleasant smell.

The pub is nice and cosy,the rooms are amazing,very comfy beds,the food is just 🤤🤤🤤 and I like my food so I know what I’m talking about haha

Went for a late lunch, great food and service

Another great stay on our way back from Cornwall . Great pub in a beautiful village setting .

Really nice staff but unfortunately poor quality of food for the price

The service was good, probably a bit short staffed. The Sunday lunch was disappointing .Roadt beef dry &tough ,, pork mainly fat, roast potatoes were not crisp, carrots dry and over cooked, green vegetables virtually raw. No apple or horseradish. Desserts were good.

I am afraid we had a disappointing Sunday roast. It was over priced for a roast chicken Dinner, a small chicken drumstick plus small thigh, very pale in colour, the greens and swede were luke warm and roast potatoes half cooked. Such a shame as lovely old pub and a good ambience. Perhaps it was just an off day.🙁

Sunday roast a bit lacking for the price and things like cauliflower cheese have to pay extra for. Not enough veg (some kale and a little butternut squash or swede) and a little bit cold. Pudding menu seemed a bit lacking compared to other places around same area. Lots of things sold out of despite booking table in advance. Young girl serving was very pleasant.

We chose the Bowl as a stop off en route to our weekend trip in Somerset and were so pleased we did….Amazing food! Great service and 4 very happy customers. Can recommend the burger, pork ribeye, fish and chips and Korean burger. We also had the opportunity to sample the new tomahawk pork was out of this worldHats off to the chef!! 💕

Have visited in the past and have had mixed experiences. Decided to try again. Booked a table and checked that the everything on the menu would be available. Was informed one light bite was not available. Arrived and shown to table all very polite. Ordered a bottle of wine that was opened and served, very nice. However when we came to order we were told both main courses we had chosen were unavailable and would we like to choose something else. As we had checked before arriving we were annoyed as they should have informed us when we were taken to the table. The main course menu isn't large especially if you don't want a burger. Unfortunately as there was nothing else suitable we had to leave disappointed again. We know things run out but it was very quiet so please let your customers know before they are seated and order drinks if things are not available.

Terrible service on food orders. I have no idea how the order gets lost between the bar and the kitchen, but the time taken is astonishing. When you ask the staff, it is obvious they forgot and rush to fulfill the order. Shame.

The experience has been wonderful. The hotel is located in a very old building but renovated with great taste. It is from the Butcombe company that has hotels and restaurants in the area and they all have a super careful brand design. The staff is very friendly and always willing to help. Breakfast has many options and they are all very good. In addition, the same hotel has a pub and restaurant with a wide variety of dishes. I thought the fish and chips were exquisite. It is located in a very small town, which has nothing, but is very pleasant and is well connected to the main roads. We were going exclusively to surf at The Wave so the location was perfect for us. We will return for sure!

Nice friendly pub close to M5 with decent rooms and a good menu.

Good honest pub chain... Good menu, comfortable rooms, good service too. Recommended

We had a 1 night stay on Fathers Day en route south. Great location for a stop over minutes from motorway, not that you would know as the inn is in a quiet spot by the church. The gentleman checking in us was busy busy at the bar but managed to quickly see us to our room. The room was a good size, comfortable, clean and we slept well (randomly the toilet seat was not attached to the toilet so a bit awkward). Dinner was a set menu, and was ok. I had the chicken which was a small portion (very) and sadly dry, but we ate early evening so maybe that impacted as cooked earlier in the afternoon? Rest of the meals were fine and lovely big home made yorkshire puddings. We had the inclusive breakfast which had lots of choice plus tea/coffee and fresh juice. We opted for full english which was great and served with a smile. We would stay again, if you join the brewery membership scheme you receive 20% off so £87 B&B was good value. The inn also has food and drink offers too which were good value if there through the week. For us en route from the North a handy and comfortable place to stop.

Working trip....one night stop over, lovely pub, great food and drink, I would highly recommend this location and venue.....

Sunday brunch, delicious and the service was excellent.

Have had an amazing stay this visit with all areas worth the 5 stars. I must be getting predictable as my morning breakfast is now validated by efficient staff and well presented (one day my excitement at breakfast will be tempered enough to photograph it) The food has been both flavour some and well presented with knowledgeable staff for the exhausted traveller relying on appropriate and complimentary beverage to go with the food selection I was looking forward to returning in 2 days but late afternoon delegates changed the delivery method due to environmental impact and time management. ... I am hoping I will be returning soon, possibly with my furry friend to enjoy the surroundings and let him enjoy the pup menu. Until then thank you for a great stay reoeated

Had a pleasant lunch and assisted by helpful staff. No longer have to pay first at the car park - just enter reg on the screen beside the door.

A lovely pub inside and out. Food and service was excellent.

We've started to become a fan of Butcombe pub/rooms as this is the second venue we have visited & stayed in, the last one was 3 weeks ago at the Crab & Boar (worth a visit as well) You can never measure each one against each other as it is not like comparing 'Apples to Apples' every venue is different, in staff, decor, building, location, even some of the food so each time you visit you will experience a different outcome. We had a 4 night stay booked in a Signature Plus room 14. The room is actually in the house next door which is connected to the main building but to be honest you would not know this from the inside (I didn't it took me 4 days to realise!!). The room is designed to give the impression that it is part of the old pub, king size bed comfortable, a small wardrobes with hangers, large TV, the bathroom is small and you might bang your head on the towel rail when you sit on the loo!! cubicle shower just big enough for a large chap like me. The room over looks the carpark and road, but the road is very quite during the day & night. Checked in at 3pm room was not ready so had a drink in the bar 20 minutes later good to go. Ate in at the pub on the first night food was enjoyable, drinks they have a good choice. Breakfast there is a good choice, you need to ask for pastries & orange juice as these are not put out, coffees teas etc all available. Ate out on the second night, third night we decided to eat at the pub had the Bar BQ which I saw on someone else's plate and look good and large the wife had the Fish & Chips. Fish and chips were good and the bar B Q I was a bit underwhelmed, 2 sausages, 2 ribs yes 2 with a bit of meat in between them!! and a piece of brisket , with slaw, corn on the cob and chips what was there tasted good but £25 not worth the money, the couple who previously had the same saw mine and said they hade been given more meat! I did mention this to the staff and was told that this was what was on the other plates, I think not, If I had gone somewhere and had a mixed grill for say £20 I certainly would have got better value for money. On the 4th evening again we ate out. It is a great location if you want to get out during the day Cardiff 50 mins, Cheddar 50 mins, Swindon 45 mins, Gloucester 50 mins (all times are approx. & you might be subject to delay :) ). Generally the staff were friendly but we have experienced chattier staff. One other beef is the dreaded service charge, which we had on the first night (not the third night!!) I know that it seems to be coming the norm in the restaurant industry now but if you are staying at the pub why should they charge you this surely as a resident it should be waived. We never noticed it until we paid our bill in full at the end of our stay so too late to query it but perhaps we never saw the small print!! Enjoyed the stay now on to another Butcombe in a few weeks but do give this a try.

We cam here for a Sunday lunch yesterday and it was absolutely lovely. The staff were very friendly, the service was great, the food was really nice and the pub is in such a lovely location that it's perfect for a little walk before/after. Really would recommend it!