The Highwayman in Cotswold

Really enjoyed our Sunday lunch. Dog friendly. Staff great.

Great stop before the M5 and after Stonehenge. Great banter, beer and wine. Food was excellent

Amazing hidden gem on the a417. Recommend anyone who loves a proper original well maintained British pub.

Good food and beer, owners very welcoming.

Brilliant welcome, excellent food, big flat car park. What’s not to like. We will be back

All the pub favourites on the menu plus some great options on the specials board. Cooked to perfection and served efficiently. Welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Exelent pub full of carictor landlord was amazing shared a lot of history about the pub sorry we missed the menu times but there were a table and the food looked wonderfull and they looked like they were enjoying it .would love to try the pan fried liver but you are so spoilt for choice .would recommend anyone that's heading on A417 419 between birdlip and Swindon to stop and go in and say hello

We'd tried a few pubs for Sunday lunch on our way back from Kidderminster, and all were too busy. Then, as we joined the A417, we saw a sign saying Highwayman Inn, next turn...so we followed it. Boy, are we pleased we did! A beautiful pub with really friendly staff, and a great atmosphere with everyone talking and laughing. Proper home cooked food, which was plentiful and delicious. It's exactly as pubs should be. Good beer, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you're in the area, this pub is a must. You won't be disappointed.

Had a lovely meal lunchtime today. Food was great, served really quickly. Friendly staff and great banter all added to the atmosphere. We'll definately be coming back 😊

What a warm welcome and a lovely roast dinner. First time we have ever visited yet driven past over 30 years. Don’t make that mistake- we will definitely be back.

Excellent food and service. Friendly staff.

I went with 2 friends for Sunday lunch, the food was good, the roast potatoes were a bit disappointing, they tasted like they were pre cooked and warmed up, which was a shame. The staff were very friendly and the pub/ restaurant was atmospheric, just a shame about the potatoes.

Everything was basically as expected EXCEPT for the food. We left somewhat disappointed. Not convinced the Highwayman Burger was 8oz in weight, but it was very tasty. My wife and daughter had the Bacon and Brie baguettes, they said tasty and baguettes were fresh. The 3 of us were very disappointed with the "skin on" chips - they were obviously made from very old potatoes, with a lot of unpleasant marks and did not look as if they had been well washed! Definitely need to change whoever supplies the chips. Service was good but a little slow.

Popped in for our wedding anniversary meal lovely food lovely staff very accommodating hope to be back for my birthday

Excellent as usual definitely not pub grub absolutely beautiful...lovely service pleasant all round thank you

Great food choices.I had a special of salmon, husband had scampi. Staff very friendly. Good stop off on way to Wales. .

Fantastic Sunday lunch today , fantastic staff the gravy is out of this world 🌍 Thanks for a fantastic meal we will definitely be back when passing Also the desserts are fantastic the honeycomb cheesecake

I’m autistic and very fussy with what I eat. Ordered a burger (generally a safe food), got a pile of mincemeat that was still pink in places in a burger bun. I couldn’t pick it up. Without mince falling out. Eventually I complained because I couldn’t eat it. Got told that’s how the chef makes them. Said I would just eat the chips because I was on a time limit and didn’t want to order a new meal. Come the end of the meal, the manager refused to take it off the bill. She offered it half price because I ate the rest of the meal (chips) - I asked if a portion of chips was £8. She told me not to order a burger because she once ordered something with ricotta cheese when she hadn’t tried ricotta before and didn’t like it….(yes, I’m so unfamiliar with burgers, that I, a person who eats like a 5 year old chose to order one for the first time in a place I’ve only been once before) In the end we paid half price and I Left shaking and in tears, couldn’t even finish my drink. We Will never go there again. (Also the chips were overcooked. And the other person eating with me left her chicken). Clearly not a place relying on returning trade. I’ve never had to argue with someone about what constitutes a burger before!

Fantastic lunch experience, only spoiled by a scene caused by an entitled group of "customers" who felt it was okay to set up their own picnic after buying a drink whilst the kitchen was still open. Fair play to the landlady who was the epitome of polite trying to deal with these idiots. Unfortunately you run into these types of people from time to time, the entitled "we can do what we like and you should all be thinking yourselves lucky to be in our presence and breath the same air we do." Not a very nice snapshot of humanity tbh. Looking forward to returning again for some more excellent food. Oh, and your playlist rocked 😉😁😁🙏

We arrived as 3 couples and bought 2 rounds of drinks. This came to over £60. They were quiet with a few ‘locals’ in. We decided to sit outside due to exceptional weather. We had some sandwiches with us and saw no harm in eating them. A female staff member immediately and rudely took issue with this and asked us to stop eating our own food. The pub was quiet and due to close for the afternoon within the hour. We would have had another round but decided our money was not welcome.

Came and had a few drinks and a meal while enjoying the sun. Staff were accommodating and very friendly. Unfortunately for them we had to witness other customers give the staff grief and take advantage of the lovely outdoor setting. I have to say the friendly landlady dealt with the situation admirably. After having a group of about 6 “customers” come outside and with their drinks and set up their own personal picnic while the pub was still serving food for another whole hour. When the landlady reasonably asked them to stop (as who would come to a food led pub and decide it was appropriate to eat their own food) they argued with her saying that because they had purchased a drink it was reasonable to eat their own food. After the scene they had caused the landlady came over and apologised for the disturbance to our afternoon. However, the tables were clean and well looked after with gorgeous and bright hanging baskets. Big praise to the landlady for her amazing pub just a shame some customers take advantage.

Picnic tables are infested with bugs covering us whilst we sat outside. (I have pictures) staff not particularly welcoming.

Had a lovely lunch here catching up with relatives from Canada. We all had great food, very generous portions and we were very well looked after. It's also a lovely building with lots of historical charm, and my family were very glad we chose to return here after 25 years.

The food was excellent. Hot and plenty of it, the biggest Gammon egg and chips we have ever had, we left there full. Very friendly staff, deserves another visit.

Great food and great venue for meeting a colleague halfway (ish)

Great place to stop over on the way from London to mid-Wales. Been a couple of times now and have been delighted each time.

Quick beer in the garden before reaching Cheltenham. Lovely lady served us. Nice looking pub. Came up from Portsmouth. Nice little find

Disappointing. I ordered the roast chicken lunch and my daughter ordered the fish and chips. Her meal was a very dark brown - almost as if it had been refried. Mine was drowned in gravy, and I wasn’t even asked if I’d like gravy. The flavour was so overpowering I ended up leaving most of it. My husband ordered the pie of the day which he felt was nice. Wouldn’t go again.

Sunday lunch, big party, food substandard

Looking for a real country pub to break up our 200 mile journey we were not disappointed! A very warm welcome from landlord and staff, extremely attentive, great food, just a light lunch- tiger prawns off the specials, a Wiltshire ham baguette and the tastiest chunky chips we've had in a long while. 2 soft drinks, just a tad over £20 all in! Fantastic!

This car park was a great place to stay as the Layby on the 417 was closed due to road works. The pub is closed on a Monday so unfortunately we could not visit definatly a place to revisit when open especially as they allow Motorhome to stay in the Car Park.

Friendly country pub with good parking, lovely food and a great welcome

Excellent friendly service and a very clean establishment delicious food and a varied menu with loads of parking highly recommended

Lovely pub, very friendly and accommodating, good beer and veggie food options.

A lovely old pub with very friendly staff. We had the Sunday roast, and it was delicious. We then had a desert of fruit crumble. The fruit and custard were really good, but unfortunately the crumble part of it was awful. I think they had forgotten to put the sugar in, and it didn't crumble. I left it on the side of my plate. It would have been 5 stars all day long, if it wasn't for that. Well worth a visit.

Lovely food and great beer with a friendly host.

Embarking on a culinary odyssey at "The Highwayman Inn" unveils a realm of gustatory delight and conviviality nestled within its welcoming embrace. Amidst the bucolic charm of its surroundings, patrons are treated to an exceptional dining experience characterized by hearty fare and warm hospitality. The signature burger, a culinary masterpiece crafted with precision and flair, tantalizes the taste buds with its succulent flavors and robust textures, affirming "The Highwayman Inn" as a bastion of gastronomic excellence. Beyond its culinary offerings, "The Highwayman Inn" boasts ample amenities, including a spacious car park and versatile event spaces, making it a destination of choice for both leisurely gatherings and celebratory occasions. Whether savoring a delectable meal or convening for a special event, guests are met with unparalleled attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring a memorable experience. In essence, "The Highwayman Inn" stands as a beacon of hospitality and culinary prowess, warranting the highest acclaim and a fervent recommendation to all who seek culinary satisfaction amidst idyllic surroundings.

Lovely pub and staff great food

The decor is tired and could do with a new carpet. Having said this thr service was excellent, varied menu and good value. I would prefer to have had less food of better quality.

Nice pub but food very poor would like this to improve great pub for a chat and a beer

So pleased I didn’t have time to check the reviews before calling in. With a score of 4 I would have probably passed by. However it was a lovely lunch experience on a long journey. We literally walked in as they opened so it was very quiet. However the landlady and her team were so friendly and chatty it was a pleasure to be there. Husband is quite picky about his pint. He had an Arkles and declared it to be a really good pint. High praise for him. We only stayed for lunch having a prawn jacket but it arrived promptly and a good sized jacket with plenty of prawns. I only wish we lived closer we would definitely be back.

The staff were very friendly, and the Inn was very cosy and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals, which were generous portions,and served steaming hot. We would definitely recommend visiting here. Do ask the staff about the unusual residents!

Great friendly staff and excellent service. Food is outstandingly delicious. Atmosphere was lacking but it was only a Tuesday evening and very quiet going back in a few weeks on a Friday night should be better then.

Beautiful pub that I've driven past many times but my first visit didn't disappoint. You can feel the history with the lovely oak beams. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and large portions of perfectly cooked food.

Went for Sunday lunch today. My chicken was rubbish I took one bight couldn't chew it so tough. I asked for more roast potatoes as I had only one and a half was told we charge for more . I said no problem. I had the pate as a starter I got one piece of a bread with it so asked for more. If you get pate you want at least some bread with it. When we paid the bill which was £120 we said about how rubbish the chicken was the response was ill make a note of that. We won't be going back that's for sure. Do no recommend going here

Wow what a gorgeous and historical building. Lovely staff. Amazing food and dogs made very welcome too thanks guys!

Been here a few times now as it's a lovely place, but the last visit wasn't as good with the food which was a shame.

This was our first visit to The Highwayman for Sunday lunch. The welcome was lovely and warm and we're made to feel welcome straight away. There was a good choice of meats for our roasts as well as a selection of other foods We both chose the lamb and it was delicious, with a good selection of veg that really did have that 'home cooked' taste and to see Syrup Sponge and custard on the menu was a hark back to comfort food of my childhood. And it was delicious. We'll be back 👍

A disappointing lunch to say the least. The reviews all seemed in order and gave the Highwayman a 4/5 star review but this couldn’t have been further from the truth. It’s as if the food offering is a throw back to 30 years ago, just like the decor. The meat was difficult to determine what meat you were eating, the roast potatoes cold or at best lukewarm. The gravy tasteless and the veg soggy from spending too long in boiling water. The service was also poor with little warmth and empathy for the clientele. It was a big disappointment and I couldn’t recommend it to any one and will not be going back. It’s not cheap and there are better options all around the county that offer better service, better food at a similar price points.

Visited for a meal as a stop off on our journey. Good beer, family run who specially adapted a menu choice to meet allergens and we were advised that all their food is homemade. The service was efficient and the staff were very friendly and took the time to talk to us. We would definitely visit again when in the area

Visited for a meal highlights were: good beer, family run who specially adapted menu choice to meet allergens and we were advised that all their food is homemade. The service was efficient and the staff were friendly and took the time to talk to us. We would definitely visit again when in the area.

Lovely pub, excellent food and beer and friendly, helpful staff. Thoroughly recommend!

Smashing fish and chips, warm welcome.

very friendly run out of dies also dog friendly cosy nice atmosphere

Warm and very welcoming. Food was delicious. We were meeting someone there from the area but would definitely travel from West Midlands to eat there again.

Menu wasn't great and chips came out undercooked, but the owner was happy to take them back and bring another plate. We did turn up late too, so happy with the service here. It's a lovely warm, old English pub with a basic menu and reasonably priced 👍

Amazing place and super atmosphere. They love to feed you too. Highly recommended

Cosy pub with delicious food. The service was brilliant. Highly recommend.

The Highwayman Inn is my favourite pub that does food in Gloucestershire. The ambience and history of the place is breath taking. Its got a proper olde worlde atmosphere with something to suit any palate on the menu and the presentation of your meal is restaurant standard too. The staff are really welcoming and the screen showing the Specials is just mouth watering ! I genuinely can't wait for my next visit. I would recommend you using a Sat Nav or looking at a map before you visit if you're not 100% sure of how to get there though, as although I've been several times before I don't drive so don't make the best navigator and we took a wrong turn and ended up in a traffic jam with all the Christmas drivers going visiting on the A417, which was pretty stressful ! We had booked our table for 1pm, then amended it to half 12 as we thought we were running early, but ended up not arriving til 1:40pm and the staff could not have been more understanding and laid back about it in the circumstances! I had Chicken Tartaflette, my boyfriend opted for Chicken Kiev & my Dad has his all time favourite of Lamb's Liver and we all enjoyed our food immensely. They also do one of my favourite ciders, Stowford Press on tap. Would highly recommend this good value, wonderful, fascinating and cosy venue to friends and family, and anyone reading this review. Wishing all the best for the New Year to everyone at the Highwayman Inn & looking forward to coming again soon !

Would like to thank Ian, Tina and all the team for not only fitting us in at short notice but having one of the most delicious lunches we have had in a long time (Christmas menu) the service and all the staff were excellent and friendly. The food was cooked extremely well and so tasty was brilliant. All blown away with an amazing lunch. So thank you

What a place. Isolated old inn of the Cotswolds. Lovely roaring log fire, horse brasses from bygone times, ancient wooden beams the size of trees trunks...

Lovely coaching Inn on way to M5 Much better than a motorway service station

Brilliant Xmas Dinner with stepson and his family Cindy Moss and myself.Great atmosphere and service.😊

Awesome old time pub, had lots of gluten free choice on menu, was very welcoming and you could smell the oldness of the pub when you walked through the door. Had a arkells 3B pint which was perfect. Asked if serving food and was told yes but only table free was behind bar in the walk way area which was still fantastic. Had gluten free fish and homemade chips and peas which was perfect, well done chef. Would highly recommend, staff very plesent and make you feel welcome

First time here since I was a kid (and that's going back many many years). We came here with friends for food. First impressions were a little quiet but it was early on a Saturday evening. But despite that we ordered drinks and got stuck in to our starters. All agreed it was tasty. Mains followed and again a nice sized portion. Overall it's definitely one I would visit again. The staff were friendly, and a laugh. Food was spot on and tasty. As for the cost a fair price for what was served. I think a trip out on a Sunday may be called for as I hear they do a great roast!

Lovely lunch, great food, so friendly and accommodating for us all. We will be back xx

This is a beautiful old pub. It's over 250 years old, but is very well kept. The food was delicious! I had the Highwayman burger and my wife had the Cod and chips. Both were some of the best we've had in the UK. The Honeycomb cheesecake was a great ending to our meal. The decor and atmosphere of the pub is comfy and warm. I wish I could have spent hours in the soft chairs next to the fireplace. This is high on my places to revisit when I return to the area.

Delicious, generous portions and interesting decor. The Highwayman burger and the Cod and chips were great. The honeycomb cheesecake was fantastic.

Lovely pub, has a great atmosphere and is pretty interesting to poke around. Food was brilliant, staff were very friendly. Definitely a good choice

Went in on a Saturday evening, bar staff no where to be seen. Sat down on a empty table just to be barked at that we couldn’t sit there as it was booked (no sign saying it was), went to another table and asked if that was free, just barked at again ‘I guess so’. Kinda looking forward to coming here as always drive past it, guess now we know why it’s so empty

I meet my siblings every 3/4 months for lunch and we came here in 2019 and had a very bad experience and said 'never again'. It was my turn to choose the venue so I started to look at somewhere accessible as one drives from West London, I drive from Devon and the third drives from the opposite side of Gloucester. I was finding it difficult to find a pub with consistently good reviews and The Highwayman stood out as having very good recent reviews so as it's been a long time since 2019 I thought we'd give it a go. We were not disappointed. All 6 of us thoroughly enjoyed our food which a lot of it was home produced. I loved the home made lamb and mint pie and my sister and her husband, desert critics, really enjoyed their puds. Staff were very helpful and fun making the whole experience very enjoyable. Well done guys

Lovely evening meeting a friend. Even though the pub was quiet because of road closures, it was still a lovely evening.

Omg the food was amazing gammon and chips the best ever

A proper traditional English pub. Great hosts, friendly atmosphere. Food was amazing and good value for money. Will definitely be going back.

Absolutely wonderful people wonderful food wonderful place highly recommended

Great tradional pub with a warm welcome. Dog friendly, good hearty food and friendly, efficient staff.

Very warm welcome from the owners despite us hitting roadworks & arriving late. Great choice of homemade dishes including fabilous chunky French onion soup and a delicious pork & cider pie made with proper pastry top & bottom! Lovely old stone building... we'll be back soon

Very friendly staff, good service and decent pub food at a very reasonable price

What a little hidden gem.( Well not hidden as on the side of a busy dual carriageway. Whilst travelling to see family and have never been this way before we decided to stop off and have some food. We were welcomed by friendly staff who took the time to chat. The range of food was good... Not that us lot have any particular dietary preferences. Food was delicious and served in a timely manor. Really good atmosphere and would definitely recommend as a stop off whilst travelling.

Superb atmosphere, good food. Thanks 👍

Nice pub good service very friendly, we were a little late for the kitchen but they accommodated us, lovely food.

Bit disappointed as had been recommended. Had the lamb. 2 thin pieces . Very poor value. Chicken roast had 2 big chicken breasts, so lamb is very poor. Yorkshire puddings very hard. Only 2/3 small roast potatoes. Unfortunately, wouldn't go back.

What a great pub. Love the age and style of the bar area. Service was friendly and the food great too. Well worth a visit

Lovely pub with very friendly staff, would recommend to anyone in the area to visit. Food was also brilliant!

We were “forced” to stop at the Highwayman Inn as our car broke down not too far away. What started as a bad experience turned out to be quite the opposite. Ian & Tina were super welcoming. We had the best Sunday lunch there and their kindness goes even further, when they spotted us making our way back to our car on foot, Jamie offered to take us there himself! What a kind and welcoming family. We really appreciated what you did for us. We will definitely be back, hopefully this time without any incidents ;) thank you all at The Highwayman Inn!

Saw the sign on the A417. So gave it a try.very pleased.Excellent service,lovely food. Would recommend.

Totally unspoilt charming good old fashioned quintessential English country pub . Please don't change a thing and the service is so friendly, a real breath of fresh air .

Anything less than 5/10 I write about, anything over 8/10 I write about; assume everywhere else is in the middle of the scale. We were at the Highwayman recently, for the first time. It's a beautiful 13th century natural Cotswold stone building which keeps the interior cool when it's hot outside. Inside among the period features the dining areas are set in very pleasant surroundings. The service was very good, many places forget the importance of a clean glass, cutlery and table. The Highwayman scored well for cleanliness. Many places are abandoning traditional menus in favour of a more Brasserie style, particularly in and around Cirencester. I was relieved the Highwayman's menu is a little more traditionally well presented with lots of options. Also taking into account some dietary requirements. I ordered a Highwayman burger and asked for a Gluten Free (GF) bun. When it came to the table I also got GF onion rings. I appreciated the effort and common sense. Whilst on the subject of GF, I asked for a GF lager, but they didn't have any. So if I would change anything then I would've liked to have had a GF lager option which I hope they introduce in future as the demand for GF and other specialised dietary requirements are climbing. I also hope they explore others like tomato, egg and milk a bit more. Large portion sizes, the Highwayman burger must be 3 inches thick, so the quality and value match the taste & presentation. The background music was subtle, not overpowering. What they do, they do excellently.... 10/10

Dog friendly fab staff fab food. Been driving past for 20 years and never stopped. But we'll worth stopping for the food and fab staff

We called in for lunch en route to South Cerney, traditional pub with quality food and friendly staff. Lots of drinks to choose from but i was driving, well worth a visit

Excellent friendly and welcoming service in this old inn. The food was good and a wide choice of typical pub food. There is a lot of character in the pub but I think it is well overdue for a refurbishment.

The best range of gluten free food I have ever seen.

Stopped here for lunch on the way back from North Wales. What a find. Excellent food and friendly service. Would definitely recommend

Looking for somewhere to stop for lunch and saw the Highwayman Inn sign on the side of the carriageway. What a find, warm welcome on arrival, friendly and interactive staff. The food was amazing and there was plenty of it - as you can see by the pictures. If you’re passing a must visit, you won’t be disappointed

Lovely place, Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere, Food is hot and really good, Definitely going again and we keep recommending.. Been back for lunch and still just as nice and food lovely and hot.. Lovely place sat in garden and really nice and relaxing.. Plenty of parking and plenty of seating inside and outside.

Love this restaurant! Very efficient staff,location means wonderful views and great choices for food.

Fantastic! Lovely setting with a whole bunch of character. Friendly service, really great food and very respectable pricing. Well recommended

Good menu, warm atmosphere, friendly staff. Great gluten free options.

Excellent Sunday lunch served, and lovely friendly atmosphere and service

Odd atmosphere, mostly restaurant.