The Kilcot Inn in Forest of Dean - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Have been before, and as that was good came back. Chicken Kiev, my friend had a burger. Both excellent, the burger with fresh, crisp chips and salad and had a good char, in a good bun. The Kiev came with blanched and sautéed leeks, carrots and kale, and hasselback potatoes. All excellent. The Kiev itself was crispy, large, with a gooey cheese centre. All absolutely excellent and served with a smile.

The Kilcot was a regular haunt, to meet old friends and for ages everything was good: reliable food, friendly service, and a good pub atmosphere. That seems to have evaporated under the current ownership. On our visit we were the only diners at lunchtime. None of the four of us were much impressed by either food or service: not somewhere we’d soon return to.

Came upon this lovely inn almost by accident. Great lunch here. A good, varied and a little different, food offering. Freshly cooked and delicious.

Met with family for Sunday lunch for four adults 2 children ,plus 2 dogs, lovely outside space and play area for children, We were seated in the bar because of having dogs , the atmosphere was very friendly, and welcoming, dogs were made very welcome. Food was very good and we all enjoyed our meals, Would definitely recommend .

The welcome was warm but the pub lacked atmosphere although the food was ok it took 40 mins to arrive & it wasn’t busy. We wouldn’t go again.

We stopped for dinner in passing and we’re very glad we did! An interesting mixed menu, a very friendly welcome, background music in the background where it belongs, a lovely atmosphere and style. The food was just outstanding; so much finer than we were expecting. Really well balanced flavours and beautifully presented. This would be a great place to cycle to; we look forward to exploring the garden some time soon.

I came here with 3 kids and we had a range of kids meals and roasts. The food was tasty and we were served really quickly. It seems good value for a family Sunday lunch. I would come again.

Visited Easter Sunday booked table in bar due to having dogs with us. Very disappointed in the lack of choice food wise. On the website showed full menu which is why we booked. On arrival only roast dinner or fish & chips. Opted for fish had chips. Was freshly cooked and plenty food. We were the only people in pub apart from man at bar for well over an hour. Would have thought would be busy on Easter Sunday.

Driven past a few times so thought we’d give it a try. Busy bar, friendly, very nice environment, clean, warm. Short menu which implied no freezer surprizes. Opted for Whitebait followed by cod n chips. Both excellent, crisp whitebait, nice salad, big piece of cod in thin, crispy batter, good chips. Excellent pint of Butty Bach, friendly efficient waitress. Nicely kept bar area and very nice toilets. Booked on a whim and glad we did.

We were a large group who visited The Kilcot for a family occasion at short notice. After reading some of the reviews we were a little apprehensive as to what kind of meal we would experience. Happily it was a very pleasant experience and everyone complimented on the service and meal Thank you Kilcot for fitting us in and we will hopefully see you again

We had an OK experience but it was nothing special. The food was all right, but basic pub food, with a couple of options unavailable. No specials. The owners have been there a year and were friendly enough but, as we were the only group eating it lacked atmosphere. Good thing we all decided to order starters rather than have a main and pudding as it took over an hour for the mains to arrive! Pub clean and tidy.

Although the surroundings are nice the food was terrible, the beef was tough we couldn’t cut it . The food was just dumped on the plate, it’s an experience I don’t want to repeat

Booked for Sunday lunch in advance. The vegetables were very nice, however the meat was not nice, very tough and fatty, which is a shame. The position of the table wasn’t ideal (other tables were available) as it was by the door, which caused a draught, when other customers & deliveries were made. Lacking in ambience. The staff were polite however lacking in training. Won’t bother returning, very disappointed especially because the meal was for a special guest occasion.

Really nice pub with great food. Meat platter and Camembert starters were very good and great steak and ale pie and chips with tasty well cooked veg. Recommended

We ordered a Sunday roast waited 40 minutes it arrived could not believe it the Yorkshire pudding on top then the meat then the plate was covered in cabbage not cooked under neath I found carrots and parsnips they were burnt We called the owner over and showed him he said you do not have to pay for them We wanted a Sunday lunch we left never to go back We did not pay

Disappointing… waiting staff super miserable and unhelpful. Ordered kids meals which the menu said came with beans but were served peas. When questioned, the peas were returned and we were told they had run out of beans. It seemed like the staff couldn’t care less about anyone or anything! Beef was cut very thick, chewy and was nowhere near pink. The wine was nice but not at £10 per 250ml!!! Too expensive for the poor quality. Bar staff were lovely but that’s probably my only positive.

Really friendly staff who have no idea how to run an English pub. Food kindly served and inedible: breakfast fruit resembled zoo rations, stewed lukewarm coffee, unscrambled scrambled egg and missing ingredients . Comfortable clean bedroom upstairs but bar/dining room lacking atmosphere. Staff trying hard but miss by a very long mile..

We booked a table for a family meal inc myself and my three adult children. Good service at the bar and excellent menu. Good waiting staff, prompt and efficient. We had to cut short our meal as we received some bad news, and the manager of the pub was so very accommodating and understanding, I could not fault him. Would thoroughly recommend this lovely pub.

Not recommended for Sunday lunch. Very expensive for quality. Food not well cooked. Roast potatoes and parsnips barely roasted. Meat not from joint

We went with our friend for lunch. We found the Kilcot lacking in atmosphere and very sparse. Nothing n the blackboard, no specials. We also found the menu hasn’t changed this year. No local wines, veg or fruit. Our lunch was very disappointing, the steak and ale pie was dry, just looked like it had been reheated and not freshly cooked. My husband enjoyed his fish and chips, but mind was lacking the fish, the plates were cold, the chips over done so were the peas. The pudding sticky toffee pudding was definitely not home made, it was a square of chocolate sponge, a very small scoop of ice cream, and heated in the microwave. I didn’t like to compas it was a treat for us from our dear friend. After we left our friend said himself how dissatisfied he was with the meal and that he will not be going back again, I have to agree. This place is going down hill, the cost and quality is far from what you expect.

We regularly visit the Kilcott and have never had a less than perfect experience. Food and staff both fantastic. We frequently have friends over and go out to eat. We only ever go to the Kilcott as nothing else local compares. Family have stayed in the rooms, they are beautiful and have everything you need and more. Always recommend

We come for dinner here probably 2 or 3 times a week - the most lovely, friendly pub with the most delicious food. 10/10 would recommend x

A pleasant well appointed country pub. Friendly, welcoming staff. We enjoyed the main courses, but found the deserts disappointing. E.g. 5 raspberries on a scoop of ice cream does not a sundae make.

Staff were great Atmosphere fine Starters good Main course very poor. Mine was one large prawn and some scrappy bits of octopus Not good value for money in my opinion

Booked dinner at the Kilcot Inn for 5 of us (1 vegetarian). Overall opinion was that they ‘nearly’ got it right, but it was overpriced for the standard.Vegetarian meals - brushetta with aubergine was nice but courgettes with chick peas just didn’t quiet work, all the elements were there, but it didn’t quite work as a whole. The bean burger was too ‘smooshy’ according to my daughter.Steak and chips were nice, Tiger Prawn and Octopus was good but it was felt that a second Tiger Prawn would have been reasonable. Two courses for £20.75. Staff were friendly and attentive but as a whole I can’t give it more than an average rating.

I really don't do negative reviews, but this time I feel it is necessary. We booked to stay here for just one night as a treat as we had a hard time of things, and were tired, hungry and in need of a good meal and RnR. When we arrived there was a notice outside to say no food being served. So we had to drive into Ross( we had already driven 140 miles to be there) for dinner. Apparently we had been informed by e mail there was no meals that night. On checking when we got home, nothing had been mentioned about that. The bar shut before 10 pm! To be fair the room was lovely and the bed was comfortable. Then there was 'breakfast', consisting of an apple, a poached egg, sliced tomato and pot of beans. Then the phone was ringing and the housekeeper was informed of this and she said 'we don't answer the phone in the morning'. What??? Potentially turning away business? So sad as this place could be lovely. I will go elsewhere in future.

We stopped here on our way by so hadn’t booked. The Sunday menu was very limited. Two of us didn’t want a roast so had one fish dish and one salad (the only options other than roast). The fish was good, the salad uninspiring. The 2 or 3 course option was pricey for the standard of food. Sticky toffee pudding with ice cream was excellent however and the waitress was pleasant and friendly.

Not normally one for writing bad reviews. Its best just not to go back or speak to the staff personally. On this occasion we did speak to the staff but it got us nowhere. We have always had very good experiences here and I’m not sure what has happened to the place? Has the chef and waiting staff changed ? Firstly the vegetarian option was very dry it did not come with gravy.. We were told they don’t do it. What is the point in offering a vegetarian option with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes if there is no gravy? Just mix some bisto with hot water ? The vegetarian quiche was soggy and inedible. The waiting staff did offer to change when shown but we were told it would probably come out the same. The gravy that came with the meat dishes was like water. The roast potatoes were hard inside and soft on the outside. The meat was so thin almost wafer thin it looked like the meat you get in school dinners and would not have been out of place in the sandwich filler section at Tesco.the only positives I can say is the broccoli and mash was tasty. There was one poor waiter doing all the serving even on big tables . So by the time all the food and got to the table. it had started to go cold. This whilst the young waitresses just stood at the bar chatting to other staff. Then the worst part. Having to pay for it. For this awful meal it was £77! For 1 vegi inedible quiche, one lamb , 1 pork and 2 children’s meals . I think business have the right to charge good prices for good locally sourced food. However this meal wasn’t worth anything like that.I’m not sure but I think we may have been charged for 2 course however no one said anything to us and we ended up leaving before they even cleared are plates because sat there for ages. Very sad. Won’t be back. Always loved going here

This is an upmarket local pub with decent food, but not particularly welcoming. We made the error of trying to amend a couple of dishes (salad instead of potatoes, and a small main as a starter) and requesting a bread basket for the kids. This appeared to mark us out as difficult customers, as the service deteriorated from this point.

Very good service but was busy.. which is good of course but had to wait 15 mins or so for drinks. 2 courses for around £20, drinks expensive, 1 glass white wine and a pint lager was £14.00 2 courses each came to £55:00 all in.We had sirloin steak with a very watery peppercorn sauce, and the cornfed chicken breast was tough.Starters very disappointing, there wasn’t a choice not to have a starter within the menu, we chose courgette with a cold jar base caramelized onion, a few leaves with tin chick peas thrown over the top. Shame actually as the surroundings were nice and the place was clearly busy.We are foodies and we do like quality food when we eat out.. but we would want good local cooked from scratch food at this price, after all, there is a lot of competition within this area… customers make their choice. This would not be one of ours.

Visited several times, but best meal we had was 03/08/21, the rump steak was chargrilled and cooked to perfection. Very relaxed and excellent service, nothing too much trouble . Excellent selection of different wines Great all round, well done guys n gals,

Booked a last minute table late on Sunday and they got us in we had starters and mains roast beef was perfect.the food was lovely and tasty the portions were of good sizes .we really enjoyed our visit the staff were so friendly and helpful if passing by will definitely return

Lovely service and good food. Owing to Covid restrictions the menu was limited but our choices were very enjoyable.

Went for a Sunday lunch. The service was great and the food was excellent. 2 x Calamari Starters, 1 x Roast Beef & 1 x Vegetarian Roast. We were do full, we couldn't manage desserts. We would definitely recommend to anyone

We would like to thank the landlady and all of her pleasant and attentive staff for an excellent Sunday roast.This was a great way to finish off our weekend away..Pate starter to share was spot on,then a lamb and a beef roast followed by chocolate brownie with ice cream . Excellent,, we'll definitely be back...

Was looking forward to going to the Kilcot Inn, looked at booking many places locally but chose here because of the reviews and supposedly great menu choice.Firstly really disappointed with the evening menu choice not half of what was on the website and just 1 special..Ordered the Camembert sharing starter with baked apples and bread, for a start it only came out with 2 really small pieces of bread, really don’t know how they class that for sharing ?The baked apple was just a few slices of raw apple placed on top and the Camembert was horrible. The mains were ok but small portions and supposed to had asparagus but had broccoli instead.Had the fruit berry sundae and brownies for dessert. The brownie was hard like cake and not gooey at all, not the nicest at all and the sundae, well I’ve never seen a sundae glass so small it was not much taller or wider than an egg cup !!Staff were friendly and polite, but overall we all were really disappointed with our food, after looking at so many other places, wish I had chose somewhere else, would not recommend.

We have been living in UK for a bit more than a month, but we travel a lot and taste dishes in UK restaurants. Honestly, it was our best experience and we totally recommend The Kilcot inn to visit. We tried Fried camamber with apples, Calamari and Chicken breast. Everything exceeded our expectations, especially Camamber !

My husband and I enjoyed a fantastic meal here. Relaxed atmosphere, welcoming staff and fantastic food. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

Incredibly professional- COVID policy , overall a very nice meal both main courses venison and pork belly cooked to a high standard , not sure about the Hereford hop soufflé seemed to be missing the actual Hereford hop. Dessert was very nice chocolate brownie. Worth another visit . Beautiful pub lovely staff and excluding the soufflé very nice visit .

For a few hours the Kilcot Inn was our office as we had no wifi at home. During that time we were made very welcome by the attentive staff, had great coffee, hot chocolate and beer, plus very tasty well prepared food. Faultless. We’ll be back...

Hi we went here as a big group all the meals were amazing the staff were so helpful the decor is so beautiful definatly going again

stopped for a light lunch and a pint ... great service, good food and excellent beer - whats not to like !

Went with a friend today for a light lunch service was great along with food would definitely recommend to anyone passing by

We visited here on Halloween just as the announcement hit we would all be going into a second national lock down. The food was lovely, I had smoked salmon fish cakes and chips! My now fiancé proposed to me here this night, the staff were friendly and accommodating to his request to bring out some prosecco with his proposal. I believe we were the first proposal that the kilcot inn has had, we will definitely be returning for many years to come

This is a lovely local pub and great food can be had here.The locals are very friendly and can have the crac with you if you want to sit a while for a drink or two.You must book sunday dinner in advance due to it been very popular,it can get fully booked early in the week.I have even booked before i go on holiday sometimes.

We called in early one wet, windy Monday evening in October - and The Kilcot was already busy! Luckily the highly efficient staff managed to find us a table for two. The menu made a pleasant change - lots of unusual and very tempting variations on offer. The food was excellent and tasty. We did have a hiccup with one of our meals, but the staff could not have been more helpful and apologetic. We would definitely recommend this pretty Inn and hope to return when we are next in the area .

We rang ahead and were able to book a table straight away for lunch and our 2 dogs were made very welcome. The COVID regulations were followed well and we felt very safe. We had a delicious lunch - I had the sirloin, hubby had fish and chips and we both had sticky toffee pudding. With a couple of rounds too it came to just shy of £50. Water and treats were also brought for the dogs. All the team were very friendly and thorough. Will defo return

A lovely place to take the family for excellent food and service, will definitely visit again in the future.

The food is amazing, and you get great value for your money. The staff are so pleasent and very welcoming. I thoruoghly a visit, I guarentee you won't be disappointed.

Fantastic food, great staff who can't do enough for you. I would certainly recommend a visit here the, fish cakes are second to none. We were recommended to come here by Malcolm at Ford Farm Lodges, where we were staying. Give it a try, I guarantee that you won't be disappointed.

Greeted with smiles, well organised covid procedures in place. Excellent service, our waitress, Rosy, was friendly and efficient. Our roasts were very good, as were the vegetarian pies. One slight criticism, the main thing about getting a roast right is the gravy, however it was so thin, like water and not much taste. That said, we had an enjoyable lunch and will be back.

Booked a night away as a little compensation for missing our Lanzarote holiday. Well, we weren't disappointed - there was even some sunshine!! Our room (Malvern) was big and airy as was the ensuite bathroom which had a walk in shower and a bath. The usual tea tray was provided along with bottled water. We had booked for dinner and glad we did as it was busy. The service and the food was excellent and all very Covid safe. You order your breakfast from a simple form the night before and in the morning your table is ready with any cereals and yogurt ordered. The cooked breakfast was lovely with all food coming from local suppliers. Really enjoyed our stay and are already planning a return trip!!

It’s wonderful when somewhere exceeds expectations and this country pub did.. in spades. So many so called gastro pubs fail to deliver but The Kilcot delivers wonderful food in generous portions with outstanding service. No failure in sight. So to the details.. I’m fussy about my wine and while they may not have a huge cellar, they have a great choice of wines by the glass (my choice was an excellent Marlborough Sav and an equally good Rioja) and they have better by the bottle. We had a great choice for dinner but we both went for the steak and ale pie which may sound boring but on this occasion was nothing but oh so tasty! Now to the service.. I train customer service which makes me a pain in the rear but I was so impressed with this team. They didn’t make one mistake and were friendly and personable. So, in short.. we recommend and we will be back!!!

Visited on a Monday lunchtime with family, very impressed with the Covid set up at this establishment and also the quality of the food and service (lovely young lady served us). Well done to all the kitchen and front of house staff, we will be back.

The staff were all lovely. There was hand sanitiser as you went in and out and they took your temperature on arrival. It felt as safe as can be with the precautions they have made. We had 2 lovely meals here during our stay and both were very nice.

This is a pub full of character. Our room (Malverns) was large with a comfy bed and all the facilities we needed. The en suite had a great shower that got hot straight away and had plenty of power. The host Sarah is welcoming and helpful and we found the staff really friendly. The food was good too. However, this is a busy pub serving food all day on a fairly busy road so it is not a 'quiet retreat' but despite this there was only once that we found it a little noisy and even then Sarah was on top of it.

My husband and I popped in on Friday for a meal we didn’t book a table but were able to be sited in the bar area. We had 2 fish cake meals with triple cooked chips...I must say the chips were the best we have ever tasted..fishcakes were good too..excellent service and friendly atmosphere ...well done team x

From the start of our visit we were made feel very safe and welcome. We ordered from the Lunch light bite option. My partner had the Ham ,Eggs and chips. I had the homemade fishcakes, chips, salad and tarter sauce. We were very happy with our choices. Service was excellent. We will be returning for more mouth watering dishes,

Fantastic roast dinner on Sunday evening to celebrate a birthday, cooked to perfection, plenty of vegetables and a desert with a candle In it - accompanied by a chorus of happy birthday rounded off our weekend perfectly. Thank you!

We popped in for a light lunch yesterday (4th Sep) and what we had was perfect in flavours, presentation and in particular an ideal quantity. Evidently a popular dining venue judging by the number of people turning up after us. Above all the best was the very welcoming and attentive several members of staff present. We shall certainly return another day.

Myself and my son stayed here for the night....so peaceful. We had evening meals and breakfast, and couldn't fault either of them. The Salmon on the main menu is a must. So tasty and cooked to perfection. We will be visiting again.Thank You to Sarah, the Landlady and Ellie for entertaining my son.

Visited for an evening meal, found the Inn using tripadvisor and liked what I read. The restaurant website was also very positive.When we arrived our temperatures were taken at the door, this was impressive.The menu was excellent, all meals listed as vegetarian or gf (gluten free). We were a party of four so plenty of variety of taste.Service was excellent, polite and waitresses nicely turned out.We ordered food, starter, main and drinks.We did not have to wait for ages, the meals came in good time, not rushed but by no means left us waiting.Food excellent, cooked to a T, very good quality, tasty, it was ha4d to say if it could have been improved.We followed up with a sweet and coffee.All I can really say is Thankyou Kilcot Inn, we thoroughly enjoyed the meal, good service, lovely food, nice atmosphere, very clean.Thankyou.

With the Kilcot opening up for the first time since lock-down, I have visited twice with family, we definitely weren't disappointed on both occasions! Both food and service was excellent, with a very friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Sarah (the landlady) was very welcoming. keep up the good work! We look forward to our next visit.

We was on a short break in the area and booked the Kilcot inn on line before we left as it was local and we didn’t want the fuss of trying to find a restaurant after a long drive but we couldn’t of been happier with our choice. We walked into a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. The menu catered for all tastes, my partner opted for the steak and I chose the mammoth mixed grill with generous portion sizes all round. The starters were amazing and the main was 5 star. Would highly recommend this quaint and beautiful establishment, we enjoyed it so much that we rebooked for the following day before we left.We thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere for some after our meal as we felt so welcomed. Highly recommend with 5 stars all the way.

Food and service absolutely dreadful. My wife and I visited and ordered the pite and chips each. The chef had run out of pies but instead of informing us my wife and I were each served half a pie (he had simply cut the pie in half) and setved with about 4 chips. We were absolutely chocked and frankly insulted. We also ordered mustard which arrived half an hour late but the staff still served it sedpite us both having long finished our half pie meals (if you can call them 'meals') - this place is an aboslute sham and we not only feel cheated but utterly annoyed that a placed can have the arrogance to defraud its customers. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

The staff were very poilte and helpfull. We did not make a booking, but popped in on the off chance of a table and they found us one straight away. The Inn itself is very nice and welcoming. The food however did not come up to scratch. My wife had an 'Avacado and Prawn' starter, but there was no Avacado. I had the Soup which had so much pepper in it, it was almost unedible. Some butter with the bread roll would have been nice. The main we both ordered a Sirloin steak, I ordered mine Medium Rare and my wife ordered Medium. My wifes steak was slightly well done and mine was very well done. It was seasoned well and tasted nice, but not cooked how we ordered. We did not have a dessert as we did not want any further dissapointment. The price was very reasonable and everything was presented well.

Great Sunday lunch. Really tasty with big Yorkshire pudding whatever your meat ( or veggie option). Roast potatoes crispy on the outside soft in the middle. Great service. Will be back again

Change of plan and dined locally. Well worth a visit, greeted by friendly, welcoming staff. Mixed grill and steak was cooked as we like it. Deserts were lovely and all presented lovely. Will be back 😁.

We went here twice for food while we were staying in the area. The food and service were great. The garden was good for our kids too. They'd only opened a couple of days before (due to covid-19) and we were impressed how well they'd dealt with it. Definitely worth a visit.

Splendid pub / restaurant in the Forest of Dean serving local beer and excellent food. Ellie our waitress was superb and the lady owner was very pleasant. Nice carrot soup followed by a perfect lambs liver dinner. Others had scallops followed by venison. Again very good. Even had a bread and butter banana pudding with ice cream. Perfect!

We visited this evening and had a wonderful meal. I had a sirloin steak and my boyfriend had the venison. Both were delicious. Really glad the Kilcot is open again with superb food and thanks to Sarah and the team for making us feel so welcome.

The pub is under new ownership and I have to say we had an excellent meal on Saturday. I had salmon in a gorgeous sauce and my friend and husband had steak which were both cooked to perfection . Puddings were delicious too. The staff were were friendly , tables were well spaced out and it had a lovely atmosphere . Would definitely recommend it

Excellent early Saturday afternoon meals served professionally and cooked to perfection. Generous choice of lunch time meals, very pleased with my vegan mixed smoked beans on toasted focaccia. Quality wines stocked with suggested recommendations on menu next to many of the dishes. Location conveniently close to the M50.

We went to the Kilcot today for Sunday lunch. We arrived and were seated promptly. We had to wait for my parents to join us as they got caught in flooding which delayed them by 25 mins the Kilcot was accomadating and didn't rush us at all. My parents and I had the Roast Beef and my husband had the lamb it was beautifully cooked. We were told it was cooked rare and if that was ok with us, which it was.We had a great selection of vegetables which were very yummy and complemented the meats well. For dessert we had sticky toffee pudding, brownie and crumble between us. Again beautifully presented and tasted delicious. We were able to sit and chat after our meal and didn't feel as if we had to get up and go like we have in other restaurants. The staff were very polite and easy to speak to checking on us and topping up drinks etc.I would definitely recommend The Kilcot ☺️

We visited the Kilcot tonight for a romantic meal. The weather was terrible so the pub was a little quite when we got their as some roads were flooded. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty. I had the steak which was cooked exactly as I asked. My partner had a starter aswell which was a well presented. I had a sticky toffee pudding for desert which was very tasty. Safe to say we went away very full. The wine was also good and the staff friendly and attentive. We will look forward to coming back in better weather.

Went here on the Sunday before Christmas, eight adults +baby in highchair. Service was good and friendly. Obviously it was busy but we didn’t notice any lack of attention or have a long wait for food. And they were very good with the baby! We all enjoyed our meals and the veg was all nicely cooked, especially the cauliflower cheese. The desserts were good but we do believe that there should be an explanation of what the Jolly Jester ice cream is - none of us liked it and may have chosen another dessert had we known that it contained beer! However, I would recommend the restaurant and hope to visit for a family get together again soon.

Lovely meal that we all enjoyed. Something to suit everyone from grandparents to toddlers. Would thoroughly recommend.

We booked in November and were very clear about my inability to eat alliums [onions, leeks, garlic etc etc] - not an anaphylactic reaction but it would make me unwell and give me a very unpleasant night. All seemed well on arrival, and we were shown to a table in a corner near the cups and saucers so a bit far from the atmosphere. We did have a glass of prosecco on arrival and my wife enjoyed her additional glass of white wine. An 'amuse-bouche' was brought to the table, which I mistook for the starter but was reassured that it was ok. Fortunately, I tested a very small amount of the avocado puree ; it was onioned. We were reassured again that the meal would be fine. No replacement for the amuse-bouche appeared. I could not eat any of the starters so we arranged a goat's cheese starter which was ok if unimaginative [a piece of cheese with a small amount of rocket but no carbohydrate]; my wife's starter was lovely, she says. The main arrived in good time. In spite of a month's notice, it was clearly too much to ask to have 3 roast potatoes done in a separate dish, nor was there any sausage meat stuffing equivalent on my plate. Compared with my partner's, my plate looked a tad sad. I suppose this was not a disaster but given premium Christmas day prices, I was a tad disappointed. How hard would it have been to put a few potatoes in a small tray with a piece of sausage meat? Or slice them and fry them in a small pan. This is not a huge restaurant and staff were not running around looking stressed. Pudding arrived, mine was small but very nice but my wife did not recognise hers; she started on it, decided to check her order, and realised she had not ordered the parfait. The replacement arrived after I had finished my Christmas pudding. So, front of house staff were very pleasant and apologised.

Had booked in advance for 3 course meal. Table was ready and service was excellent, food very very good.intend to return again for another meal. Treated very well

A local to us, it was a great favourite even if things went wrong, that happens.The atmosphere and charm of Mark et al won us over.Come back Mark.Please.It is now, for us, devoid of charm though the food is usually good even if I personally find it difficult to find something I really want from the menu.

A large table of 11 of us + a baby had Sunday lunch. The atmosphere is good, set in a nice pub building with plenty of parking.Staff were clearly very busy and we can’t fault them. Though their rushing meant that very little attention was shown. Polite, correct meals brought out and there was no noticeable slow-down, despite our large table. However, staff were not pro-active to check on us after food was delivered. Which is a shame as I’d have raised a couple of things regarding meal quality.A few of us had Goats Cheese Salad to start. Imagine some coarse black pepper and those big chunks that get through the grinder. It was a sprinkling of goats cheese that resembled that pepper situation. Combined with three wafer thin slices of beetroot as decoration and this lovely sounding starter was basically a pretty pile of lettuce leaves. It’s not like goats cheese is an expensive cheese, so why give so little of it that it’s barely present at all? My ham hock was adequate.Mains were served. A mix of pork, beef, lamb etc. My pork was very tasty but almost none of it was meat. Perhaps 75% fat and crackling (perfect crackling) and 25% meat. The potato’s were fluffy inside (good) and stale on the outside (bad).The veg that was served allowed for about 1” of carrot per person and a couple of sprouts of very overdone broccoli that may as well have been mashed up with the spoon full of mashed swede. Probably enough veg for four good portions, divided between 11 people. Value wise...£20 for Sunday lunch starter & main or £24 Starter, main and desert. If the food was great, it would be an absolute no-brainier. But it wasn’t great. It was average at best. Which is why I award a 3/5. So in summary, nice spot with good (though not enough) staff with severely lacking food quality for the price. Worth the AA 4* award they proudly display? Definitely not on the day we attended. Sorry.

Went For our third anniversary. Absolutely delightful food and service. The atmosphere was perfect with a live singer and a lovely fire. We both Had the beef tartare followed by the Welsh Black Steak which was probably the best steaks we’ve ever had. Perfect temperature red wine to accompany. Highly recommended !

Lovely food, lovely staff and a beautiful setting. Very quick service and the food was exquisite. Would highly recommend.

We had the Sunday lunch menu and tried the roast lamb, roast beef and belly pork. The beef was cooked to perfect pink and served in thick slices with a delicious onion jus. The belly pork was crisp on the outside and the lamb was also delicious. Roast potatoes were nice and crisp and there was a good choice of vegetables.

We come here to meet friends from where we used to live. My wife enjoyed lunch in the week and four of us had a really excellent Sunday lunch today. The roast beef came exactly as ordered, and melted in the mouth. Marvellous Yorkshire puds, and roasted spuds. Nearly made up for Wales loosing the rugby- the Landlord was still struggling with his disappointment and it showed.

walked in here on an off chance , before 6pm they serve bar food i ordered chicken goujon and chips this was like a full meal, its was lovely tasty and very freshly cooked,

As soon as we walked through the door we had a lovely welcome by the friendly staff.

My wife and I took our respective mothers to this Inn for lunch based on the previous reviews for this establishment (having never been here before). All of us agreed that the food and service were excellent, and we would come back again.

Food very good .need to make lighter meals at lunch time.not everyone like a big meal.even there sandwiches are to much for elderly people.

Only called in on passing and we were not disappointed. The food was very good in quality and quantity.

We went to this quaint little Inn twice, came recommended by the Pauntly Court visitor book and so glad we went. The duck breast is out of this world, nicely prepared, presentation amazing, and the combination of flavors is interesting and delightful. We also tried the lamb with apricot glaze and the salmon, both equally delicious. They have a nice selection of wine by the glass and of course ales on tap. The atmosphere is cozy and the staff are very friendly. Prices are good.

Stopped as a guest of the owner ,the staff could not look after us enough and cannot wait to return again and hopefully on steak night x

We last visited in 2013 and although there are now different owners the experience is still excellent. From the time we arrived until the time we left we were treated like friends. We were the same group that met there in 2013 but sadly one member was not with us. Hey ho, we loved our meal and hope to return sooner. All five of us chose different meals and we were all pleased with our choices. Highly recommend.

Just returned from a lovely weekend stay at the Kilcot, we were attending a family wedding nearby. Excellent accommodation, food both breakfast & dinner. Wonderful staff, nothing was too much trouble. 10/10

Friendly welcome, brilliant staff & the food was phenomenal. The lamb was divine & the vegetables a delicious Mediterranean style mixture - amazing food. Would definitely go back.

We came here just for drinks on the first night of our holiday & were so impressed by the lovely staff & dog area - being able to let our dog off the lead in the designated garden area was a huge bonus whilst we relaxed with a glass of wine. We had a look at the menu & decided to come for food the next day. We both had starters & mains, all of which were absolutely delicious, with brilliant service & at a reasonable price for the standard of food we received. The staff & fellow customers were very friendly & even made sure that our dog got plenty of attention & care. There is also a large variety of different beverages to try so you’re not just restricted to one cider or wine etc which is just lovely. The place itself is very welcoming, cosy & very clean with beautiful outdoor areas too. My fiancé and I can not fault our experience at all & would definitely recommend coming here for food or just drinks!! We will definitely be returning again!!

My fiancé and I visited for our holiday and had an amazing experience. The bar staff are friendly and welcoming. Have perfect bar banter and can recommend any drink to any novice drinkers out there. I was greeted with 5 different ciders that were all premium choice-not a strongbow dark fruit in sight. Hallelujah !!!!

Excellent, friendly service. Clean and comfortable environment. Interesting combinations, good portion sizes all very fresh. Scallops delicious, fish and chips perfect, best sticky toffee pudding ever!!

From other reviews, I am sure I am in the minority, but feel the following needs o be stated.

We found the Kilcot using Trip Advisor, as our route from Devon to Shropshire passed through Newent. We were not disappointed - pleasant atmosphere and great food. Vegan options included a special: smoked beans, baba ganouche and focaccia which was delicious. Our other meal was duck with trimmings, artistically presented and very tasty. Interesting choice of sorbets and ice creams on the dessert menu. A very pleasant stop. Plenty of parking space.