The Pheasant in Wiltshire

My sister and I enjoyed a very nice pre theatre meal at this beautiful historic pub. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed a reasonably priced, well portioned meal. The chef offered extra choice for vegetarian. An error to our order was quickly recognised and rectified. I recommend this lovely pub. The food was delicious, service good, and drinks great.

First time eating here and we didn’t realise was steak night - win win! The ribeyes were beautifully cooked and the sides of onion rings and vegetables were really good and great taste and variety. Service was great too - will definitely be returning- thanks so much!

Great pub with lovely food served by fab staff

The pub with no beer or ice . Cold food , chips were not chips but cheap French fries, some meals were served with missing items and the pies still frozen in the middle . Feel let down by what used to be a good pub. Probably will not be returning.

Shockingly poor overall, really in decline. So many drinks out of stock. Cold vegetables, main meals still frozen in the middle. Very sad.

A very pheasant evening had by all.

The staff are so welcoming and the food is absolutely fantastic. Would definitely recommend.

Good ales Was there on a Sunday Just be aware it shuts at 18.00

We visited last Sunday after exploring the Stonehenge. Very dog friendly pub with lovely food and nice service. We both work in hospitality, so we appreciate the chef asking if our meals were good. Venison stew and pork were delicious. Our border collie got some attention from a lovely waitress too. We would definitely dine there again!

Used to be our local pub. It's gone downhill badly the last 6 months or so. Gutting. Looking scruffy and untidy inside. Same in the back yard. Needs a deep clean and Totally uninviting. No atmosphere/ambience anymore. Is this down to Stonegate? If so you've let a lot of people down and should be ashamed. This is a very important pub in Salisbury and quite frankly you need to get mature experienced staff in who know what they're doing...asap...I speak for many!

It was a Saturday night in the city and because there are so many places to choose from there are going to be some that are full, half full and some with just a few people in them. Although it may be busy on other days this weekend it was just a few people that were there. We only stayed for one drink and then we left. However, it didn’t mean that it wasn’t enjoyable and there were some people outside. It is a bit further out of the centre of the city too. I’m only being honest at the time we were there and not that it could’ve been better or not. It has the capacity for quite a lot of people. On this occasion it was rather quiet.

Had wonderful steak and ale pie with sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Absolutely excellent. Gorgeous old building, wonderful people. Thank you for a great evening!

Food is solidly okay - lovely presentation but nothing ground breaking. Service is very poor though. Just one bar tender on a Saturday? Bit harsh! Very nice bar tender, but left waiting 30 minutes for a drink? Needs some extra staff.

It's a lovely place to meet friends and good beer

I visited The Pheasant for lunch today meeting a friend for a quick lunch and was blown away by how good the food was! The food was amazing I had a wonderful goats cheese salad starter and the best cheesy garlic bread I have ever tasted.

Enjoyed our time there, friendly staff

We stopped into The Pheasant on a whim and we're so happy we did! The atmosphere is amazing, friendly service, and GREAT food! The Venison Casolett was wonderful! Melt in your mouth, flavorful, and filling. Definitely make this a stop on any trip through Salisbury!

We decided to try The Pheasant purely because it was so old and had so much character. There was a nice atmosphere, but the food was underwhelming.

Very smart and moderately sized pub. The bar staff mentioned it was part of a chain, however it felt bespoke, and independent in its decour and history around. Lots of atmosphere and one to suit many people. From informal meetings to formal dining, it had that vibe. Overall a great location

Disappointing as staff didn't know what they were doing & waiting times were to long, a rude manager speaking to his staff like they were something off the bottom of his shoe, Will not be back.

The food was good. We had Sunday roast. But the booking we had at 12:45 by that time they have run out of pork belly. We have been offered gammon instead. Was delicious. And staff looked after us.

We booked the Pheasant for our recent wedding reception and party, and it was absolutely outstanding and really couldn't have been better. Joey and the team went above and beyond to make sure our day was exactly what we wanted, and our guests have been raving about how friendly and helpful they are, how amazing the food was (thank you chef), and how great the pub is for an occasion like this... and of course topped by the dj helping us dance the night away. We had the perfect day and I would wholeheartedly recommend anyone who wants to celebrate a special occasion doing it at the Pheasant, thank you Joey and the team, you aced it !!

Great place to host private functions. Stuff are friendly and ever smiling. Was wonderful to DJ at this venue.

Today myself and a group of friends have had Sunday lunch at The Pheasant. We all very much enjoyed our food which was served by attentive and cheerful staff. We will be back soon.

Popped in for a swift neck oil lovely pub and nice staff.

Fab food and lovely beer, with friendly service. Highly recommended.

Visiting Salisbury Arts Centre for a show we only had an hour to eat and were kindly directed to The Pheasant by another pub that did not do food. It was a lovely afternoon so we ate outside in the yard and the staff could not have been more welcoming or accommodating. I had a very generous and delicious serving of fish and chips.. with homemade tartare sauce .. and my husband the pie of the day (steak and ale) which was also great. This is a fabulous venue (as is the beautiful Arts Centre!) and would definitely make a beeline for The Pheasant if we are ever in town again.

Booked table for Sunday lunch ordered food at 1.15 pub was not very busy still no food at 2, o'clock waited another 10mins. For well over cooked burnt hard potato beef so chewy couldn't cut it, carrots broccoli parsnips average stuffing ball dry inside over cooked on outside. All the meals were cold, pork belly was chewy, chicken was dry, asked if we wanted sauces, horseradish please, onh we don't have any. Will not be eating there again.

I stumbled across the pheasant whilst googling dog friendly restaurants in Salisbury, I fancied going somewhere different with the wife and dog Bella. I was immediately drawn toward the traditional English style pub, and the tantalising menu. I was not disappointed at all, the pub had a lovely relaxed atmosphere, typical of what you would expect for a country pub. The staff were extremely welcoming and warm. Dog treats and water available set up nicely in the corner, fire places, traditional leather couches, a real lovely feel. It was clear that this is a popular place as many people came in seeking a table, we were lucky to have booked when we did. The food was delicious, I was great to meat out and everything from starters to desert was exceptional. Highly recomend the pheasant, great place to relax.

Absolutely brilliant great food, great service 👍🏻❤️ Will definitely come again Good value for money and very friendly staff Thank you

The Pheasant Inn is a dog friendly pub a few minutes stroll from the city centre and half an hour’s easy walking from the Salisbury Camping & Caravanning site where I was staying with my wife and 2 dogs. We received a friendly welcome and, before we had even sat down, a fresh bowl of water and container of treats was provided, unprompted, for the dogs. The food was very good; ‘pub grub’ with plenty of choice. I can recommend the locally sourced pork sausages (3) with mash and onion gravy - excellent. All the food was freshly prepared and cooked. There was a fair selection of hand-pulled ales as you would expect (sadly, not sampled!). The ambience was warm and cosy with an olde world charm often missing from many modernised pubs. All the staff were friendly, efficient and attentive. The Pheasant Inn is highly recommended and we would revisit when in the area again.

Went out for a celebratory meal and we were not disappointed. Great gluten free options for my wife and a first class homemade steak and ale pie for myself. My eldest had the fish n chips which looked stunning. Our youngest two had pizza and 'the best cheesy chips', high accolades from these two. Topped with superb cheesecake for desert. The kids had ice cream, simply described as 'amazing'. With first class, relaxed service and cosy surroundings, we can't fault our family evening out. We'll be back.

Absolutely amazing service, delicious food, and great prices! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience after visiting Stonehenge!

If I could give it more stars I would! First time here and staff were friendly with a decent atmosphere. The food... AMAZING! Bursting with flavour and freshness so compliments to the chef. A little pricey however for the location and quality it was worth the money. Definitely one to visit and not walk past.

If I could give it more stars I would! First time here and staff were friendly with a decent atmosphere. The food... AMAZING! Bursting with flavour and freshness so compliments to the chef. A little pricey however for the location and quality it was worth the money. Definitely one to visit and not walk past.

Lovely pub stopped of to have a drink before weekend away lovely atmosphere wonderful staff Left my coat and barmaid ran to the car park to give my coat back 😊

Excellent food served by friendly attentive staff in very clean surroundings

A lovely pub restaurant in the heart of salisbury lovely fresh and clean restaurant with a wide range of seating and even your furry friends are welcome. There is a varied choice of meals on offer all cooked fresh yo order. The service is fast efficient and friendly.

My family & I came in for Mothers Day and our service was absolutely brilliant. The staff were extremely attentive and lovely, and the food was outstanding! Thank you!

Great Sunday lunch in Oct 2020 Returned in June 2021, excellent Sunday Roast again and desserts. Great ale and fine wine. Fantastic service. Will have to return to Salisbury and the Pheasant again. Great old Inn Returned Easter 2022 Martin and the team run a wonderful establishment. Great Easter Sunday Roast. Great ale and fine wine. Now a favourite must when visiting Salisbury. Will return. Returned Feb 2024 Seems to be under new management purhaps? Standard remains high Sunday menu seems simple but traditional. Bitter ale was very, vey cold (unnecessarily chilled?) Roast was again very good. Adjoining table seemed to experience tough fatty beef, which nearly put me off. My sirloun was very good, needed a steak knife, but good flavour. Excellent accompanying veg. A very nice meal. Very ably attended by Rona. Nice wine (Mr Goose shiraz) Yum apple and cinnamon crumble. Will return. Returned a week later! Feb 2023 Busier this week, so much so they had run out of roasts even though we arrived before our booking at 2. 30pm. Very apologetically, Andrew the manager (assisted by Paige, waitress) enquired and sent us to sister pub, the Bell and Crown with generous offer. The carvery (table served) there was of very,very good. Well presented with separate veg. A sports bar (with three tvs showing football, faux open/gas pit fire would not have been our normal choice). The roast beef and veg was very good. A very good standard meal in sport bar setting. Beer was good. Will return to the Pheasant out of choice for nice pub dining food and wine atmosphere. Andrew's response to us gives me confidence that they will get the numbers and their popularity right. Will return, soon

Superb venison cassoulet and homemade sticky toffee pudding, real fire, dog-friendly and attentive, friendly staff. Inexpensive considering the quality. I wish I’d discovered The Pheasant years ago!

Lovely old pub. Very pleasant staff. We went there for a meeting with the FHS which was held upstairs. It was a very good venue and the staff at the pub were very nice and helpful and very polite. It's great to be back there.

Cosy pub in the centre of town. Amazing pie (steak & ale) and brownie with ice cream. Quite a few options on the menu, including soup, sausage and pie of the day. Salt Lane Car Park right next door for easy access.

Excellent. Nice, friendly and helpful staff, good variety of options on the menu, food was delicious and perfectly sized portions.

Booked a table for lunch at 12:30 first time after new ownership. Arrived to an empty pub - we sat down close to the fire - only 2 small logs burning and the pub was very cold . A waitress arrived gave us our menus to say - sorry we have no pie no venison no pork and no Buddha bowl (that left about 6 dishes to choose from) We were baffled as to why at 12:30pm and us being the only customers why no pie had been made or why no other ingredients had been sourced? My mum ordered the rump steak and I ordered the sea bass I asked what the sea bass came with apart from crushed potatoes and I was told curly cale so I asked for some vegetables (glad I did otherwise I would of been even more hungry) The food came and although my mum could not fault her steak (could of come with mushrooms) or I could not fault my flavours and tastes of my sea bass I was wondering where the fish was?? I wish I had taken a picture to show all but my meal came with some crushed potatoes underneath and where I should of got in my opinion (with my husband being a chef) 2 fillets of sea bass I had 1 piece which was 2 tails so it was obviously cut in half (thus stretching 2 meals into one) The waitress came over as we had just started eating where I had taken the skin off my fish and was left with no word of a lie 2 mouthfuls of each tail (so 4 mouthfuls in total of thin fish) I said where is the fish?? There is nothing here .. she said I will mention it to the chef and put this right .. so glad I ordered my two carrots and broccoli which was classed as veg with my non existent curly cale otherwise I would be even hungrier than I was hungry, quickest meal I have ever eaten as I was only left with a bit of potato and my bit of veg . Didn’t see the waitress return so sat and watched my mum eat her steak. The waiter cleared our plates and came and put one more log on the fire (still cold and we were wondering why more logs could not being put on the fire) My mum asked for the pudding menu the waiter came with the menu and we were only then told that the fridge had had a malfunction and out of the 6/7 desserts there was only crumble and chocolate brownie (now things started to make sense) they had no stock so my fish was obviously stretched to compensate) my mum ordered the crumble which she ate and had no complaints - another table of 3 people arrived at around 1:15pm - I heard the waiter go over to the table and said the same as was said to us - we have no pie, no venison no pork no Buddha bowl and only 1 Sea bass!!! ( Ahh so that would be the other portion of my sea bass that I paid for) more sense being made!!! I went to the toilet and ordered the bill The bill came and the waitress asked if everything was ok with our meals (obviously trying to dismiss what I had said earlier about the portion size of the fish) again we commented on the lack of fish on my plate to be told that’s how it comes to which I politely said no my husband is a chef and I know I’ve had two tails and she said (I will let the chef now) well thanks - would of been nice if maybe my vegetables were given to me free (which I had to pay for) to compensate or maybe offered a free dessert as an apology) not a chance - we paid and left and the waitress walked passed us as we walked out the door and didn’t even say goodbye! A few hours later I went for fish and chips as I was so hungry .. won’t be returning in a hurry - such a shame as this was always a good pub with good morals and standards!!

Beautiful surroundings. Lovely staff. Exquisite food (venison cooked to perfection) Well kept beer (Dewars - Caledonian Brewery) log fire. Great experience.

Just had celeriac soup with sourdough, but exquisite! Lovely interesting staff, great atmosphere. I'm coming back!

Had limited menu on our visit so ordered burgers with French fries when food came we got huge chunky chips which we didn't want, also burger was a bit pungent, it tasted over seasoned with something like garlic or onion salt... Not to my liking, pub was nice, wouldn't eat again.

Been here few times since its been reopened, the Sunday lunches are very good, and midweek we stopped by and had food again gear food and service

Early days but the new staff could do with someone that knows how to run a pub. Lunch was average.

Best pub in Salisbury. Lovely staff, amazing service, comfortable and warm with traditional pub features.

We went to the Pheasant Inn in Salisbury on Sunday, 10th December 2023, for lunch with my son daughter in law and grandson. What nice place the Pheasant Inn is, we all had a lovely roasted dinner. Which was very nice and the service was very good 👍

Super atmosphere, very welcoming.

Lovely old pub , good food great atmosphere, lovely staff

Having been out for lunch with colleagues, we called in here for a couple of drinks whilst we decided where to head to afterwards. Friendly welcome from all the staff and great drink selection. Needless to say we didn’t end up moving on to anywhere else and stayed until early evening

Despite there being a fire going, the pub was absolutely freezing cold. It was very uncomfortable. The food was acceptable, healthy portions, but not great. Service was attentive until friends or colleagues showed up. After that, we didn't get any service to the table at all and had to go to find the staff to ask for the bill.

Lovely historic building with a very warm inviting atmosphere, wood fire burning, radiators on and very accommodating staff to my picky daughters needs. Tried an Ale reccomended to me by the manager and it didn't disappoint. When it came to food the chefs were very accommodating when it came to the meals, my daughter had a fish finger ciabatta and modified everything except the home made fish bites and the ciabatta its self. She thoroughly enjoyed it although the portion is very large and she couldn't finish it. I had a rare steak, cooked to perfection with a perfect sear around the meat, perfectly rare on the inside, served with all the trimmings.. 10/10 will be back, will be reccomending to friends and family. The staff were very polite, respectful and knowledgeable and didn't let the business of the lunch rush hinder the outstanding performance, I hope the owners get to read this review

We went in for lunch as we're visiting Salisbury, this is a fantastic historic pub, the staff were really eager to serve and help. Beer good, food ok average pub grub. Unfortunately the downside was the cold,the fire was burning and the radiators on but there was a chill unless sat by the fire!! Shame as most of the pubs attributes are great it was also a very cold weekend.

Called in for a drink on a Saturday afternoon. It was busy and bar staff kept talking on how busy they were and about how they were going to staff it later in the day whilst serving me! It was freezing cold in there. Another customer asked for a heater! Toilets still don’t smell very fresh. Will not be returning.

Absolutely dreadful. My roast sirloin which was a steak not from a joint was absolutely cremated . When I pointed this out the unbelievable server wanted to cut it & questioned it. He couldnt even get the fork in! Just awful would never return. I was given another steak that was acceptable & offered complimentary desserts but quite frankly I just wanted to leave

Really wanted to try this fabulous old historic pub since its refurbishment. I wont be back! Everyone wearing coats put the heating up please . Really poor service ignored to start with although it was a little busy. Eventually asked our order for drinks & menus arrived. To say my sirloin of beef was cremated would be an understatement. Worse followed the server wanted to cut the steak & questioned me. It was obvious to the eye. He tried & the fork wouldn't go in. Probably the rudest waiter ever!!! Food came out in dribs & drabs no condiments. Just a poor experience all around with inexperienced staff. Such a pity

Thoroughly recommend. Excellent menu with something for all tastes and appetites. Good quality ingredients, well cooked and well presented. We all chose different things from the menu and every dish was superb. Friendly staff, good service and nice environment.

Great pub, excellent staff. Well worth a visit.

Enjoyable experience, no hesitation in visiting again, perhaps for a meal next time. Recent visit was upstairs during private party.

A must to visit when in town, great atmosphere, good food and friendly staff. Easy to find. Proper olde English pub 👌 👍

My partner and I had a starer & the sirloin roast. Orders taken & starters arrived promptly. We were asked if we were ready for our mains, without feeling rushed. No waiting at the bar, as staff were aware when we were almost ready for another. All staff lovely and vert friendly. First time we have both had a roast out as on numerous occasions in various establishments we have been disappointed. However we are both very impressed & will be looking forward to having a Sunday lunch again here.

Understandably popular pub in a very old building. Good seating areas with interesting artifacts surrounding. Nice selection of beers and friendly staff.

Went to the Pheasant in Salisbury today as we’d been recommended to try a Sunday roast, went with my husband and 2 children we had the roast beef and roast chicken, the portion was really generous, it came with a large Yorkshire pudding as well but my husband had claimed it before the picture!! The vegetables came on the side, a very generous cauliflower cheese, and separate bowl of red cabbage and carrots, the gravy was delicious, I couldn’t find a fault in anything! We all found room for dessert, so 2 apple crumbles, a brownie and the most amazing sticky toffee pudding down, we all came away very satisfied! I believe it’s under new ownership with all new staff including the chef, they all did an amazing job, but especially a shout out to the chef’s for the Fabulous food. We will definitely go back!

An excellent cosy pub with great service and food. The beers are good too. They clearly know what they are doing with their pipes! A great mix of locals and tourists alike, with a variety of rooms for your choice. I particularly liked the brass bar and subtle lighting that enhance the 500 year old wooden beams. Also free biscuits for your doggos. Highly recommended.

The meals were very good value and extremely tasty. The pub was homely with beautiful wooden beams. Very traditional. Warm and welcoming staff. We enjoyed a lovely meal together. Would definitely recommend this pub.

Disappointing meal. Bland and overpriced. Cajun chicken. The website and on line menu are from the previous owners, which is misleading as there were new owners in Sept 2023. Previously had a great meal a year ago with different owners. Venue is still lovely hence the two stars

Disappointing meal. Bland and overpriced. Cajun chicken. The website and on line menu are from the previous owners, which is misleading as there were new owners in Sept 2023. Previously had a great meal a year ago with different owners. Venue is still lovely hence the two stars

Relaxed, good food, attentive service. Exactly what a pub should be.

Called in on spec. A warm greeting from behind the bar as we came in. Service was very good. We felt at home. Pricing was reasonable. Meals came in reasonble time and my friend's sausage and mash she pronounced to be 'excellent'. My pork belly...

This is the third time we have been to The Pheasant since it reopened. The first time was during the first week and there were some teething problems but staff were polite and friendly. We have been back twice since (as this is our local...

Very friendly, attentive team, outstanding service and excellent food - a real treat and will certainly visit again. Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.

Great evening at The Pheasant Inn. Superb food and wonderfully warm and friendly service. Great cosy atmosphere. Will be revisiting very soon. Can't wait to see that woodburner roaring.

We had a lovely roast dinner here which we thoroughly enjoyed. Very reasonable prices for the quality of food! Cauliflower cheese included also which is a bonus! Will definitely be back.

What a wonderful place to spend the evening. Freshly decorated and looks fantastic, wonderful curration and decor, it's had a lot of attention to the look and feel of the place. Service was welcoming, affable and professional. Food was extremely good, so much it made three courses seem the only logical choice. The sea bass was as good as I've had anywhere. All three courses were on the button and just right. Prices were reasonable considering the quality of ingredients and standard of presentation and cooking. Look forward to many more visits.

Service is a bit slow, but the price and quality of the products are absolutely fine

10/10 roast. I had the triple roast which came with a giant Yorkshire pudding and sizeable portion of veg. The service was superb. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!

We went to The Pheasant today for lunch - no reservation, just wandered in because it looked like a very interesting place. It was indeed! Vince behind the bar was very friendly and helpful. He made us feel right at home and we both enjoyed...

Visited today the 9th September with Mary my significant other. We admired the oldy woldy setting and had an excellent meal of seabass served by the outgoing personable Joey whose friendliness added to the experience. Highly recommended

Sadly after serving the people of Salisbury for nearly 400 years the pub was closing its doors for the final time. Due to the utilities bills trebling in the last 2 years.

Great Sunday roast would recommend to all.

A really great find, just outside the centre of Salisbury but in very easy walking. We visited with friends for a catch up over a Sunday roast, and the meat was very tender with fresh veg. Staff were very helpful and obliging We will definitely be returning

We went for Sunday lunch meeting up with family. Food was really tasty and served hot! We had a 3 year old and a dog with us and were made very welcome by the hosts. Would highly recommend this place. In the centre of Salisbury...

We had the best sunday roast we have ever had at a restaurant here! We were a larger party with small kids and they could not have been more accommodating and we had plenty of space. The food was amazing, a good portion and really...

Only had a cheeky pint but nice atmosphere

We visited Saturday lunchtime for a family of 6. The staff were very friendly and there was a good choice of drinks, the real ale was well kept. Food was proper pup grub and very good quality and a wide choice including a nice children's...

Have been to this pub before and never had a bad meal…until yesterday. We had a roast chicken Sunday lunch, which was extremely generous in size but was completely tasteless. Everything (including the chicken!) looked as though it had been boiled rather than roasted and...

Excellent staff excellent food and great hospitality would definitely recommend the place either for lunch or dinner Compliments to the Chef Will definitely go back

Beautiful old building, nice selection of beers

So incredible! Not fine dining, but GOOD dining. Exactly what you want out of pub food. I would have taken a photo of the dish but couldn't stop myself from devouring it!

A proper pub. Friendly landlord and staff were fantastic, food was great too.

Great service, the steaks were cooked as requested. Superb

Closed. Despite advertising outside and a big chalkboard saying it was open. Wasted journey caused inconvenience

Top quality food with great hospitality. Came to Salisbury to visit and wondered where to visit. Having looked around for gluten free options, and great reviews it brought us to the pheasant. It was a great choice! The menu had a great selection of food,...

We visited today for Sunday lunch, two of us had the vegan roast and one the pork roast. We all agreed that it was the nicest pub lunch that we have had for a long time. Huge portions, brilliantly cooked and really good quality. Staff...

This was a birthday meal and it fits the bill, perfectly. Excellent service throughout and the meal was top notch, nothing left on the plates. Price was good, with a good rang of ales including Doombar & Jail Ale