The Butchers Arms in Stroud

What a find! Really nice pub hidden in a small village. Friendly staff and top quality food. Excellent portions for children too. Would highly recommend

Fab Setting Great range of beers and wines Brilliant Food - the home made lasagne especially Lovely staff Absolutely Loved it!

We stumbled (literally) into the Butchers Arms in Sheepscombe; an out-of-the-way pub in a lovely little village surrounded by glorious walking trails. It serves delicious, home-made-moreish food with friendly and attentive service. Stuart devoured their 'Pie of the Day' and said it was lip-smackingly fab. I almost inhaled their cheesy garlic bread with home-grown veg and salad it was soooo yummy. Not at all pretentious. A decent pub, serving decent food at decent prices.

Popped in for lunch after a long dog walk through the beautiful woods from Ebworth. We were the first customers of the day and were given a very warm welcome, they even had a doggy menu so we spoiled our dogs with a chicken and carrot dinner while I had the home made chorizo and pepper quiche with a very fresh salad and my friend had the huge pork and leek sausages and mash. Lots of lovely interesting customers came in so we had some friendly banter… A proper warm village pub with lots of interesting history. Left feeling very satisfied 😊

Once again another superb evening, again friendly helpful staff. The quiche salad and ploughman's were excellent and great value for money. Another thankyou must go to Jayne for showing us around Annie and showing how everything works, we will definitely be booking 2 nights or hopefully 3 for February 2025. An amazing addition to the Butchers Arms. Just keep doing what your all doing, we love coming from Swindon to our favourite country pub.

Looked for a pub to meet up with a family couple south of Cheltenham and found the Butchers Arms. It is a really nice location down small country lanes. Friendly staff and good pub grub. We had a pair of burgers and Scampis. Good portions and chunky chips. Average prices so all in all a good meal out.

Popped in for lunch whilst on a drive through the Cotswolds & it was gorgeous. Staff were very friendly & helpful & food was amazing. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend 💯

We had booked a table to celebrate my son’s 17th birthday. My mum has recently had a stroke, so I wanted to book ahead. The staff were friendly, helpful and very accommodating, just as we have found on previous visits. My Mum had the sea bass from the specials and my son and I enjoyed Brie and Camembert baguettes with side salad and some cheesy chips. For dessert, we had Blackberry Creme Brûlées and also a raspberry sorbet. Everything was presented well, fresh and tasted delicious. We had a wonderful k afternoon all thanks to the staff, delicious food and the ambience of The Butchers Arms. Highly recommended by us.

Visiting from Australia and had our first pub meal here. What a gem! Had the mixed meat Sunday roast and it was amazing! Generous serving, all the bells and whistles, served with a smile. Lovely ambiance and love how dog friendly the place is. Thanks so much - wish we could come back :)

Me and my partner have been staying at the beautiful Cherry Tree Glamping, and were told about this lovely pub. We had a scenic walk there, and upon arival were welcomed with such friendly staff! My partner had forgot to pack a charger for his phone and they were very helpful for finding away around this for us! We then came back for food, and that just made the place even better! Beautiful setting, with a beautiful atmosphere and amazing staff and owner! Such a treasure! Thank you for all your help! We will be back for sure:)

The menu had a reasonable choice and the food was good. The staff were hospitable. The pub is an old characterful building.

Great find, my wife and I visited for Sunday lunch and were definitely not disappointed. We ordered a pork and a beef and the portions were of good size and the food was excellent. Its a busy spot so definitely worth making a reservation for. Good value for money and some good real ales.

Visited here today for a traditional Sunday Lunch. We both had the Roast Beef with potatoes & Yorkshire Pudding with a serving of mixed veggies served on the side also cauliflower au gratin, it was fabulous huge serving & well presented. For desert we had a serving of Bread & Butter Pudding with vanilla Icecream & a 2 scoops of icecream Even though the restaurant was really busy nothing was too much trouble for the staff & the atmosphere was great Outside walkers with their dogs also seemed to be enjoying their Sunday lunch Highly recommend

Unpretentious, real pub in a beautiful location with quite a lot of seating inside and out. Good honest pub grub. I noticed there was some information on 6 circular walks you can do from the pub. It was reasonably busy early on a Tuesday evening; mostly locals and a good atmosphere and warm welcome/service.

As per the title, the most striking aspect was the incredibly warm welcome as we came in thru the front door. Considering a thriving and busy pub it was quite a surprise i.e. imagined stressed and flustered staff. But all was very good. This all continued with a great and friendly service. Wide range of specials on the board as well. Starters were wonderful and brought out at speed. Likewise, the main dishes all came out at the same time and with very little wait. Again, seemed impressive. The main dishes perhaps did not match the excellence of the starters but were massive. Everyone struggled to get thru it all (or failed). So great place capped off by some amazing service.

Fabulous Sunday Roast.The Beef was thickly sliced & succulent.The Yorkshire puddings ,huge & the Roast potatoes,floury & crisp.Honestly could'nt fault the meal.Friendly landlady & barman made us very welcome.Thank you for a great experience.

We arrived on a cold wet Monday night to a really friendly welcome, nicely lit pub with a log fire. Good variety of food on the menu and on their specials board too. Steak Ale and Horseradish pie was surrounded with proper shortcrust pastry (not just a puff pastry lid as lots of pubs offer), likewise with the leek, cheese & potato pie. Both were served with mashed potato, a separate jug of gravy, fresh carrots, broccoli and savoy cabbage - all perfectly cooked. Good value for money. We’re visiting the area, but are told that the outside seating catches the last of the evening sun, so I bet it’s a great place in the summer. Good selection of local beers. We would definitely recommend this pub.

Found this lovely pub on line as we were staying In the area. The food was fresh and plenty of it. The staff were lovely and friendly. Prices were great and excellent value for money. Enjoyed this very much indeed.

Excellent pub grub in a traditional venue with genuine staff! We were welcomed in as if locals and it made us feel like the 6 mile walk up and down hills to get there was worth every step. So nice to see you can still get great food, with quality ingredients, and not be ripped off. Worth every penny!! We will be back…!

once you've survived the narrow lanes a warm welcome awaits here with plentiful hearty good and a good selection of ales. We had a really good meal with a sharing plate of nachos and then a mixture of burgers and pies. Too full for dessert but the selection looked tempting

3 days in south west cotswold. Chose to dine at the Butchers Arms while in Cheltenham as it was onroute back to Stroud. Could not have chosen better. Warm welcome. Incredible VG and GF options. Food so tasty. Best vegan burger I've ever had and Best gluten free bun ever had. Dairy free ice cream as well. Highly recommend anyone to visit. Iis o e of the very best dining experiences I've ever had.

We have been here often for drinks. The food looks great. Their website says evening food until 8pm on Fridays. I just tried to book a table for 8pm tomorrow (Friday) but it appears that’s the time “the chef goes home” so you actually need to be there earlier. Perfectly legitimate but a shame it’s not communicated better online.

Had a fantastic experience at Butchers Arms in Sheepscombe! Nestled in the heart of the village, we arrived to a bustling pub but were warmly welcomed. Despite being busy, they managed to squeeze us in between bookings, and it's dog-friendly! The beer selection, especially the Bristol Beer Factory IPA, was superb. My wife enjoyed a generous portion of fish and chips with fresh, perfectly cooked fish, while I savored a flavorsome lamb pie packed with meat. For dessert, we shared a delightful bread and butter pudding with generous lashings of Garvey. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and attentive, creating a vibrant atmosphere. A mix of locals and visitors added to the charm. Thoroughly recommend the Butchers Arms for a great meal and welcoming ambiance! We will be returning soon 😊

What a wonderful, cosy and welcoming pub. Made all the more fabulous by Jayne and her lovely, attentive team. We dropped in for lunch and it was 'lick-your-plate' delicious. We're already planning our return.

Four of us ate lunch on Sat 20 Jan and had all had tasty well cooked and presented food with attentive informed service. As I’m sure many will agree, getting a good pub meal with decent service is very hit and miss these days, but the at the Butchers Arms standards remain high. Advise booking and having an early lunch if you want a stress free parking experience. Great walks of different lengths from the pub will help work off the calories/pints.

WE VISITED JAYNE & MILES ON SUNDAY 14TH JAN WITH OUR FRIENDS FROM SOMERSET, ALTHOUGH WE HAVE DRIVEN OVER FROM SWINDON ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND EATEN EITHER LUNCH OR DINNER, THIS PARTICULAR SUNDAY WAS OUR 1ST EXPERIENCE OF THEIR SUNDAY ROAST AND WE CAN HONESTLY...

Went here after a 10km walk around the area, didn't book, but took a chance. Glad we did, food was fabulous. Great hone made food, scrumptious desserts, and great hospitality. A really nice touch, having Triv question cards on the table to spark conversation and...

Absolute gem of a pub. Service was amazing, food was great and the ale was perfect. We visited as we were looking for a dog walk followed by a pub lunch… the website features walks from the pub for multiple different difficulty levels. We can’t...

Fantastic Sunday lunch, cauliflower cheese was recommended and we were not disappointed. Roast beef with all the trimmings, mmmmm deliciousness Service was second to none with very friendly staff and plenty of them. We finished with the banoffee pie and the bread and butter pudding...

Spur of the moment booking but couldn’t have been happier. Warm welcome with no rush to to start ordering; great standard menu and the specials were both interesting and delicious. Service was spot on, food hot and well presented and although no plan for dessert...

Lovely country pub, great food and very friendly landlady and bar staff. We had lunch there today and to my 5 year old son's delight there were Halloween decorations up in the bar and restaurant - Jayne (I think) gave him a tour to count...

We visited the Bakers Arms on Sunday, en route to see Giffords Circus in Stroud. It is the last weekend of the season, so for us, an annual visit. I’m so glad we booked, because this is one busy pub! Admittedly, it was a little...

WOW, we went twice. The staff made you so welcome, the food was excellent. If you are passing, please stop and support this excellent place. A local pub, even if you are visiting for the first time, they make you feel like you visit every...

Booked the meal over the phone. Very friendly staff. We did feel slightly out of place(not posh) but everyone was very friendly and polite including the locals. I had the fish and chips which was lovely and the sticky toffee pudding was immense. Best one...

Went for lunch today and it was a wonderful experience. Firstly when we walked in we were made so welcome by two members of staff with one being the landlady i assume. We ordered drinks and the landlady was very friendly and was genuinely interested...

Great food in a friendly country pub. And, if the sun shone, sitting outside looking at the view would be delightful.

We booked a table for Sunday lunch and planned a circular walk from the pub first (details of the walk kindly and very articulately provided on the pub website). Beautiful, peaceful walk. The lunch was as good as the walk, and definitely the best roast...

My wife and I visited the Butchers Arms, having pre-booked a table for Sunday lunch on the 13th August. We both had roast beef, delicious Yorkshire pudding, fresh vegetables , gravy and optional cauliflower cheese. The cauliflower cheese was ample for 2 people! The roast...

I am not sure what happened here because the meal I was served for a Sunday roast was in a completely different league to what I have come to expect. I think someone new took over. Please give it back.

Great food, but that sticky toffee pudding was heaven. One of the best desserts I’ve ever had. Just phenomenal, out of this world. etc.

Jayne the landlady was very welcoming and extremely helpful. I had gone in on Saturday evening for a drink with my family and we booked for a last minute Sunday lunch the next day, she allowed us to pre order our meals so that they wouldn't run out of the food we wanted. The good was delicious, the staff polite and personable. Highly reccommend.

Thank you to all the staff at The Butchers Arms - Sheepscombe, for an amazing time on Friday 07/07/2023, 5 of us came for lunch plus our little sausage dog. The welcoming atmosphere from Jayne and the whole team was lovely, we ate our amazing lunch's inside then moved outside to the picnic tables and enjoyed a few more drinks. I can honestly say " nothing was to much trouble for any of the team" Thank you once again for our memorable time, we will definately be back.

I came to the butchers Arms tonight and felt judged heavily by their rather rude landlady.. I left my dogs outside their establishment as they had both been running in the wet grass and stank.. its a warm evening..my dogs are out door dogs.. The landlady made me feel unwelcome and said I was irresponsible for leaving my dogs outside. I have to disagree..my dogs are outdoors dogs. I know my dogs.. and she was very rude.. I was really disappointed with her attitude.. and closed mind when it comes to different people with different life choices and ways of living. .I will not recommend the butchers Arms at all. sorry but she ruined it.. and I will continue to ruin it for her.. simples. customers in a small village location like that should be welcomed and the staff should be polite..you dont know where your customers come from and you really should not judge others!!

Looking for somewhere local that was serving food on a Tuesday evening, The Butcher’s Arms fitted the bill. We’d been before and my husband loved the beer but I hadn’t been as keen on the menu. However, we needed to eat so we headed to...

Stopped by after visiting the food festival in Stroud. We had a couple of pints of cider and some of their sandwiches as we didn’t eat at the festival. Glorious sunshine, excellent customer service from the whole team, can’t wait to return!

A HIDDEN GEM WITH COZY ATMOSPHERE VERY FRIENDLY STAFF IN A GREAT LOCATION, THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS AND WELL PRESENTED WITH GREAT SERVICE.

Extremely good food. Excellent about allergies. Lovely atmosphere and helpful staff. So good we went back another day.

We had an enjoyable dinner here. It is a warm and welcoming atmosphere with good pub food. They just paved the parking lot which is nice.

Walking from the quiet peaceful countryside into this bustling friendly pub was such a joy. Staff were very attentive even though it was a busy Sat lunchtime. Clean toilets with toiletries available too, nice touch. Good menu even for veggies. Entertainment....dogs taking their owners for...

This is our first visit this year and it was a delight. Every member of staff was friendly and welcoming. We both orderer roasts and they were delicious followed by homemade puds, 1 apple crumble and 1 sticky toffee pudding again delicious. As we all...

Stopped off here on a day of sightseeing and had a fantastic lunch. Lovely setting, friendly service and great food with generous portions. Will come back next time we’re in Gloucester for sure.

The real ale was great and service really friendly. We had 4 starters for our lunch and loved the whitebait. Website also first class giving pubs’ history and local walks etc. Toilets spotless too!!

What a happy place! Very unpretentious. Smiley staff, chatty locals and good pub food. Dog friendly. Loved it!

Excellent food and service. We sat outside in the sunshine and enjoyed a hearty lunch in the February sunshine. Standard pub fare, well cooked and served by thoughtful people.

What a lovely lunch!! We hadn’t booked so came on the ‘off chance’ but the staff couldn’t have been more accommodating!! They found us a table and were super welcoming. The Valentine’s menu was a real treat - I had the mussels and it came...

New owners could not be more friendly and welcoming. Fantastic food and service even on a Monday lunchtime. Surprisingly busy, lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return to try the Sunday lunch.

A very enjoyable visit ... the new landlady was lovely and made us so welcome. Roast was excellent as was sticky toffee pud. Yum! Highly recommended.

Visited for the first time at lunchtime on 13th January with our two Frenchies. Stunning pub, Great Staff and superb Food. I must admit if it wasn't for the fact that Jayne & Miles have taken over this Gem we wouldn't of travelled to see...

Reasonably quick service at a busy lunchtime, easy to book a table over the phone a couple of days before. Polite staff, and the food was delivered promptly. Very tasty pork, with exceptionally good crackling - crisp and flavoursome without breaking your teeth! Fair prices....

What a great pub! We stayed nearby in a National Trust property and could walk there. Booking is a must at a weekend as it’s the only pub for miles so gets busy. It didn’t disappoint. The Sunday roast was delicious and the puddings amazing....

Delicious Sunday lunch today. Very busy but service was prompt and food arrived before too long a wait. Nut roast was yummy. Staff all very friendly and helpful.

Turn off the A46 before Painswick towards Sheepscombe and you'll find yourself driving down a narrow lane with precious few passing places. If you're brave enough to continue, you'll arrive at the hamlet of Sheepscombe, home of the Butcher's Arms. I had lunch there recently...

We had a fantastic Sunday lunch at this pub. Lovely countryside pub, which seems to be popular with locals, particularly people with dogs (and tourists like us!). We had the roast lamb which was so tasty and a big portion size at that. The staff...

Went for food with my girlfriend and her sister. We had a lovely meal. The pub was serving Old Rosie Cider which was a definite plus. The was a singer later on in the evening and she was great. Would recommend a visit.

A lovely cotswold country pub well off the beaten track, in fact track is about right very narrow single tracks lead to this pub but it is well worth it, great welcoming staff and the food was excellent with a good selection of well kept...

Delicious vegan burger and vegan risotto. The risotto is probably the best I've ever had. Unfortunately the only vegan dessert was a sorbet though

We were staying in the village and booked a couple of hours in advance. We were greeted on arrival and shown to a table in the side bar. Plenty of space between tables. Atmospheric place. The staff were stretched, but maintained service with a smile....

We tried to go to this pub (walking down into Sheepscombe from our campsite - it’s a hilly walk but manageable) on a bank holiday only to find it was closing early. We had tried to phone ahead but the phone wasn’t answered (as they...

Shame As l walked in the sign said Wait here to be seated so l went to the bar as l only wanted a pint outside .. l didn’t therefore require seatingwhereby l was rudely told "We have a system”can you wait over there and...

Had an excellent meal here with a colleague - it was a great halfway venue for us to spend some time together. Food was excellent with a great selection and service was top notch. Highly recommended!

We had heard a lot about this pub and visited in order to have a drink and food and to book Sunday lunch whilst staying in the area . We have never felt more unwelcome when we walked in the door! Two members of staff...

Having been a handful of times, the consistency is on point. Everything from booking, the welcome, general customer service, food, variety of drinks and overall feel at this lovely and secluded country pub is great! Beef and Stilton pie - a favorite in our house,...

We visited on Christmas Day for lunch, it was our first experience of going away and having Christmas dinner out and we will certainly be doing it again. The communication between Mark and myself in the run up to Christmas was excellent. The menu had...

Really beautiful cosy pub tucked away in the Cotswolds. The food was excellent, and the choice of beers was really good. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Lanes to the pub are narrow but there are plenty of spots to pass. If you are...

Was disappointed to be greeted by the manger being told to ‘move along’ and then shuffled into the dining area. He said that we were to be served at the table. He then greeted locals at the bar removing his mask and chatting with them...

What a fantastic evening meal we had at this pub, everything about this place is just perfect (well except the road to it) a little tight in places which my wife didn’t like much, but worth doing to get there. We booked a table late...

We were lucky to get a table as we arrived at a busy time and had not booked. All the staff were really friendly and we initially had a drink on a high table but were able to get a lower down table to eat....

A great little pub with excellent service, friendly with a bit of banter. Good options for the token vegan and great selection of drinks. As we were a group of 8 we'd booked well in advance which I'd recommend as it seemed popular (for good...

On a whim, we went looking for this lovely period coaching-inn down a picturesque* (*read "hedges touching both sides of the car") road. Cosy and clean, the atmosphere was friendly from the moment we entered the door. The beams were low enough to be atmospheric...

had a quick lunch in the pub pate and soup which were very tasty . staff very quick at taking our order and efficient.beer good too.cleaning policy good as they wiped down tables quickly.loos too very clean!. will go back when in area. thanks

The restaurant we had booked for my birthday (Fostons Ash) completely let us down so we called the Butchers Arms to see if they could fit us in at the last minute as it was just around the corner. I am so glad they did...

Went for a lunch with elderly parent. Good access for those with limited mobility. Food was good-with meat and veggie / vegan options. Woud definately go back

Short notice booking with a very helpful lady, explained we had 2 large dogs, she said they’d give a suitable table. Narrow country roads to get there but well worth the drive. Very friendly staff, good choice of real food, both our meals were on...

Our second visit to this lovely country pub, unfortunately my wife tripped over walking outside the entrance. The staff were absolutely fantastic attending to my wife’s grazed blooded knees, a bruised and embarrassed wife we then sat outside in the lovely sunshine and had the...

We discovered this place on our first night whilst staying at Cherry Tree Glamping, a 5 minute drive away. So glad we did, as we didn’t go anywhere else thereafter for dinner! Superb quality, friendly staff and a good price too. Definitely a rare gem...

We hadn't booked, not expecting it to be too busy on a Tuesday lunchtime, my birthday. Mark, the owner got us a table outside, and took our drinks order. Then one of the table staff brought the drinks and we gave our food order. We...

Stopped off here with family en route to Painswick. Great choice of food on menu and everything was delicious. Very pleasant and helpful staff. Tucked away in the middle of the countryside approached by scenic country roads. Lovely place to have a meal on a...

This is such a gorgeous pub inside and out. Photos don’t do it justice! For this alone it’s well worth the visit. The servers were friendly and dogs are allowed in too. We think we visited on an off night though as the pub was...

Everything you want in a country pub! Food was excellent, big portions and great cooking. Nothing fancy but there were a few little touches that elevated it above your usual. Service was lovely, they were working really hard but never put a foot wrong. Great...

We visited for lunch on Monday 21st June. After a long journey we arrived punctually but missed a turning at nearby Birdlip which was frustrating. Good food and friendly service once we had completed Covid protocols. Value for money and well worth seeking out. Must...

Visited as part of a circular walk to/from Painswick. Ideally situated. Very friendly welcome from host. Covid precautions well organised and explained. Choice of inside or outside seating. Good choice of real ales (well explained by landlord) and food options. Food and service was excellent...

The outdoor space was covered by a marquee. We chose to sit inside as the thought of eating with smokers outside in this “outside space” didn’t appeal. We were seated inside opposite the door to this area, which was wedged open. We could still smell...

Had a great meal with family and friends after the blue walk off their walking leaflet. Great food and service; very generous portions and really tasty. Seemed well managed on the Covid safety front too. Highly recommended.

Met up with friends for an outside lunch last week. Very enjoyable with friendly staff and lovely setting. The food was very nice. I had a fish finger sandwich which took me back to my childhood. Highly recommended

We were out on a long walk in the Cotswolds and booked here for a lunchtime stop off - what a great decision! We had a table in the sun on a beautiful day with lovely views. The food was all totally delicious, clearly homemade,...

We always know we are going to have a great meal here. Service is fab, food delicious and local produce used. Sunday lunches are a big hit here. Fabulous pub after a walk in workman’s woods. Highly recommended.

Friendly and welcoming village pub where the food is freshly cooked. Mark & Sharon are fantastic hosts who always make you feel like a local even if you don’t live in the village. I had the liver and onion gravy with all the trimmings, mushy...

We visited this pub twice while staying at a campsite nearby. We really enjoyed it both times and the staff were friendly and very efficient. Our first visit we had drinks in the garden and second time we booked for Sunday lunch. I must say...

Absolutely delightful. Great welcome, delicious home made food, well kept beer, great value for good size portions. Thank you!

We booked a table for a late Sunday dinner, We underestimated the length of time of our walk and the staff were so helpful in delaying our time slot and assuring us that provided we arrived before the kitchen closed, we would be served. We...