The Pony & Trap in Bath and North East Somerset

Went there for an experience as supposed to be one of the best places in Bristol. Reality no innovation or new ideas just old 2010 menus. Under seasoned and boring. Obviously just living of old reputation.

Really enjoyed my experience of the taster menu for my Birthday. The taster menu was well paced, friendly staff and lovely dishes. One of the dishes I had I personally found a tad bit too greasy (duck) which was my only reason for 4 over 5 stars however delicious and warm atmosphere. Would come here again!

6 of us had the tasting menu at the Pony last Saturday night (Oct 6th 2024). It was excellent from beginning to end. We highly rated a meal here last year, but this one was even better. The food was delicious, and we loved hearing about its provenance. We had different favourite courses, with 2 votes for the duck pate and brioche, one for the prawn dish, one for the cod dish and two for the venison, but we all loved every course. The service was also excellent - shout out to Caris, Nat and Emma who absolutely made the evening. Their enthusiasm, obvious passion in what they do, knowledge and generally lovely manner made this a superb birthday experience for me, and a memorable family meal for us all. Thank you Pony team.

We went here for Sunday lunch and have to confess we are not generally roast lunch lovers, but having heard so much about The Pony we decided to go. We enjoyed an absolutley delicious Sunday lunch which we thought was special, a lovely choice of light and small starters, we had the pork and sage sausage roll and the smoked chalkstream trout, followed by the Sirloin of beef which was perfectly cooked, so tender and succulent. The accompaniements of cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding, roast beetroot, carrot and shallot, savoy cabbage and kale plus a little extra pot of gravy on the side were all delicious too. We couldn’t fault our food and the sticky toffee and apple pudding dessert was amazing. All staff members were welcoming, very friendly polite and helpful and a real credit to The Pony and not something that is easy to achieve these days. The views are fabulous and the gardens very pretty. Oh and a big tick for us was separate male and female toilets rather than the awful unisex which are becoming very common. We will be returning to try the week day lunch menu.

We booked here for a nice lunch with our young family. We really enjoyed the garden before our food was served and our table was right by the large windows facing the garden. Very nice. We had some nibbles, followed by steaks, and one dessert to share. The bread was really fresh. We found the little cheese amuse bouches very small and expensive at £2.50 each. We really enjoyed the steaks, very well cooked and flavoursome. Our children had a ploughman's plate, there wasn't a kids menu available to us. and our pudding of plum frangipane was quite disappointing. Overall a good main course in a lovely setting but would avoid a dessert next time.

Lovely Sunday lunch today- the food was exquisite. Celeriac soup, lamb ragu for starters, roast beef and pork for the main event. The best beef I have ever eaten for sure with delish vegetables. Lovely rhubarb and apple crumble with custard and ice cream. Super food and lovely service from the young lady who looked after us today and a very warm Welcome as we arrived. The only negative was the surly attitude and rude approach from the manager/main front of house wearing black. He was particularly unfriendly and practically threw the bill at us as he wanted the table back. This attitude didn’t spoil our lunch but not a good advert for a stunning restaurant in a beautiful location. The food is well priced and the quality of meat was just perfect.

Beautiful, stunning well presented food ,under priced for the quality, very welcoming atmosphere staff couldn't do enough lovely setting with amazing views across the Somerset country side. The mackerel starter and fillet of beef are amazing,can't fault this one,top notch well done !!!

The set menu lunch: Absolutely delicious. I do mean delicious. Unbelievably cheap for the quality. It would already be the best restaurant lunch we've had this year on taste. On price? I am amazed. 3 courses for a bit less than the price of just one course a-la-carte. Go for lunch!

Los platos algo escasos para ser una british venta de carretera pero muy sabrosos. Un poco lento el servicio pero si aprovechas duerme siesta entre plato y plato.

First time back in long while. Too long! What a fabulous venue you’ve created. Our Sunday lunch was wonderful and the service relaxed and friendly. Looking forwards to returning soon. Well done Josh, Holly and the team

Beautiful location and setting. Food was excellent and the staff were outstanding. We had the 3 course set menu which was lovely. Gazpacho soup; then Salmon and pork. Fabulous tiramisu my salmon wasn't cooked enough for me but that was not a problem at all and I decided on something else. As I said staff were outstanding. Would highly recommend

I love driving to Bristol during the summer to visit the Pony Chew Valley for their fantastic Sunday lunch, the delicious food is made even better by the lovely views overlooking the valley. Every time we have visited the staff have been friendly and welcoming. They grow their own produce on site in their gardens, which they allow customers to look around. They also have days where they provide lessons so they can learn and grow there own. Because of this you know everything your eating is made from high quality and well looked after produce.

Visited for Sunday Roast on Mother’s Day lunch. The food, service and location was superb and we’ll be back. Thank you Josh, Holly and the team.

Visited today for the first time since Covid. I always loved the ploughman’s and considered it the best plate of food in Bristol. I am pleased to report that it hasn’t changed and is still my favourite. It may not be the hardest plate of food to send but each aspect is carefully perfected. Was perfect with a pint of cider

Great 3 course Sunday Lunch for £45. We had a table in the lovely open restaurant area with stunning views. There was a very warm welcome and the service was quick, friendly and attentive. The food was excellent, my daughter said it was the best Sunday Lunch she had at a restaurant. There is normally something that lets it down but not here, generous portions and beautifully cooked. If we lived closer we would definitely be back more often. They do a weekday 3 course lunch for £25 which for the quality we had is a steal. The wine list was interesting and we had a Greek wine that was lovely and paired with the roast really well. Definitely worth the visit.

A fantastic venue, Sunday meal and service, three excellent courses (don’t normally have three courses). Would certainly revisit for special occasions.

Went for wife's birthday for lunch. Now our 4th visit and exceptional in every way as always. Food, service and value for money so very goiod. Now doing 3 course set lunch for amazing price of £25. For us along with Osip at Bruton the best eaterie in Somerset/Dorset.

We went for Valentine’s night and were very disappointed that there was no decor or flowers to reflect the romance of the evening. Also the chairs were so uncomfortable that I had backache all evening. On a positive note the staff were very nice and food was very good

This restaurant is nothing short of exceptional and very much recommended for that special occasion. Each and every one of the staff was first class - welcoming, friendly, took time to talk to us when asked. The food was amazing - we went a l carte - all 3 of our courses. I really like the venue. It was dark though so looking forward to returning in the lighter evenings.

Four of us came for a birthday celebration. I was expecting to write a five star review because we had been to the Pony & Trap some years ago and had a splendid meal. But not this time. We arrived at 7.30, had a celebratory glass of fizz and placed our orders. We had to ask for the wine list. After our starters had arrived and been eaten, we waited till nearly 9pm for our mains. Three of us asked for the steak fillets, two of which had to be returned because they were sightly undercooked and only warm. That meant a disrupted meal, never a good experience. The fourth meal, a fish dish, was good but, again, was only warm. We were given a 25% discount on the two steak meals and offered free puds, not that we intended ordering any. Perhaps we should have asked for a further discount. This would have been a two-star review, but for the discounts. We would have preferred the expected five-star experience.

With my wife we had booked lunch at The Pony, on a dry but chill Sunday. We were one of the first into the dining room and my first impression was that the space within the restaurant and the view outside it were both stunning. The service as attentive and the overall impression from the staff was of a highly professional and friendly group of people working as a team (not than common an experience in many restaurants). We both had the 3 course Sunday lunch, mine with the beef my wife’s with the vegetarian beef wellington. For starters we tried the beetroot carpaccio (excellent) and smoked trout, while the deserts were the apple crumble and the black treacle tart. Everything was well prepared and served, while the portions were large I ate everything. I will happily return to The Pony and probably bring more friend’s next time.

Came for a Sunday Lunch at the weekend. To start with it took 45 minutes from sitting down to get our drinks. We had to get up and find someone to take our order to start with after 25 minutes. A bottle of wine then arrived but we had to chase again for the beers! This was a bad start so I then wanted the food to blow me away to make up for it. The Lamb Ragu starter was a bit underwhelming - it didn’t have much flavour at all. The roast was good. Really great pork, lovely roast potatoes and good veggies. The gravy could have been thicker and had a bit more flavour but I would say it’s a solid 8/10 roast. The sticky toffee was also very good. What i would say, is that maybe they should give the option of just having 1 or 2 courses rather than the ‘set’ 3 courses. Most people generally wouldn’t choose 3 courses when having a roast, and by having less dishes to serve they could work on their service and give people drinks within 15 minutes of seating. With so many good places to eat in Bristol and charging a high price - service is KEY and they dropped the ball.

First time visiting The Pony for my husband and I. We always wanted to go to the Pony and Trap, however unfortunately didn’t manage to go before it closed. We were very happy with our visit to The Pony on Saturday evening. The atmosphere was relaxed and service was attentive. The chef was very accommodating and amended specific items on the chefs menu based on my pregnancy. The courses were delicious and cooked/presented excellently, I would be surprised if The Pony didn’t receive a Michelin Star in the near future. We will be back again.

Had a wonderful lunch. Staff friendly and efficient. Starters were excellent, especially my mushroom pate that was heaven on a plate. Main course was Cornish Hake that was perfect along with the seasonal vegetables. Definitely will be back very soon I’m sure,

Visited the Pony for dinner. The food was very good but not excellent, the service was very friendly and efficient. Not as good as it used to be unfortunately.

Simply amazing Amazing food, excellent service. We would love to go again The trout starter was excellent, and the ox cheek was the most deliciously cooked I have ever had

The “new” Pony is fabulous. The refurbishment is wonderful, light airy and beautifully presented. The Christmas menu was stunning but without doubt the best thing about the Pony is the staff. Emma, Nathan and Holly treated us to real “old fashioned service”. Light hearted, helpful, informative and friendly without being over bearing. The wine and drinks list was also one of the best we have seen for a very long time. At last a fabulous all round pub/restaurant in the Chew Valley. The Pony also offers traditional bar food not just fine dining. We have already booked to go again. It’s a real must.

The newly refurbished restaurant is fantastic, we knew it as a small village pub with a restaurant but now it has a beautiful dining room overlooking the Chew Valley countryside. We went for a Christmas lunch with family and had a wonderful meal. I wish...

It has been some time since I was last at the Pony, and in my absence, Holly, Josh and company have knocked the blazes out of the old country pub that was there. They have replaced it with the most wonderful building and completely re-vamped...

I have been to The Pony & Trap previously but this was my first visit following the refurb. The place looks incredible but it was such a shame to see it so quiet on a Friday night. We had the Xmas set menu which I...

Visited to celebrate our son’s graduation .. what a treat! The restaurant is so well done , what a fabulous transformation. Lovely and warm restaurant on what was a freezing evening , attentive staff , wonderful atmosphere and the food was superb .. a fantastic...

I've eaten at many Michelin-guide restaurants and this is the only one not sure how this one even qualified. food was mediocre at best restaurant cold (many guests kept their coats on), lift music playing in the background and lots of "add ons" to the...

We came for vacation and decided to have dinner here.it was a Lovely night and amazing day.we enjoyed a lot

We visited The Pony for my birthday on the 26th Nov which fortunately for me fell on a Sunday. What a way to celebrate !! The meal was the best Sunday roast I’ve ever had. Sirloin beef, beautifully cooked to perfection with a medley of...

Lovely lunch here on a wet and windy Saturday lunchtime, was quiet initially but started to fill out a bit by time I was leaving. Food was good, well constructed, seasonal and not overly worked. Had a couple of oysters to begin, ok but lacked...

The food and location are great. Really well cooked Sunday roast and the vegetarian option was very high quality. However service let the occasion down for us. The staff member who served us was very helpful and did her best but was either inexperienced or...

Fantastic morning, starting with foraging walk then followed by a cookery class, Excellent walk guided by Martin Bailey who shared his encyclopaedic knowledge of what to pick and what to leave alone when foraging. Back at the cookery school Josh Eggleton showed us how to...

Travelled from Taunton to meet family here having wanted to visit for some time. The restaurant area is amazing, oozing quality and the views are magnificent. The bar area is a little underwhelming with a tiny bar and it felt like the two areas were...

We had a really lovely evening at the Pony to celebrate 3 birthdays. The food was delicious but the evening was made for us by Richard, front of house, who guided us through the tasting menu and was helpful, charming, interesting and made the evening...

We had pre-booked our table which was a super spot affording views of the garden and the Chew Valley. The service was excellent from arrival to departure, friendly, efficient and timely. We had Sunday lunch which was well presented and very tasty. Most of the...

What a let down, this was booked well in advance for two family members special birthdays and everyone very much looking forward to it. Correspondence had been great leading up to our visit but a completely different experience once there. Location and views fabulous and...

We had to the Pony several times in its previous incarnation as the Pony and Trap and always had a good experience. The newly refurbished premises are fabulous and we were anticipating a great meal. Boy were we disappointed. My wife had sardines as a...

We saw The Pony on Tom Kerridge and decided to visit whilst on holiday in Somerset. The setting is beautiful. We had a table beside the window which was good because it was a hot day. The trout starter was small and it would have benefited from a small piece of bread however it tasted delicious. Had the beef and the pork for mains and they were both excellent. The vegetables were well cooked, the cabbage was really tasty, the carrots were succulent and the roast potatoes were crispy with fluffy insides. Had cheese and summer fruits for dessert. The cheese was good, especially the ewe’s cheese. I agree with other comments- this place is not cheap however, it’s quality and there are plenty of pub carveries if you are simply looking for quantity. We would definitely come back if we were in the area.

We visited the restaurant for Sunday lunch with friends while travelling back from Anglesey to cornwall having seen it on Tom Kerridge does hospitality. Sadly we were very disappointed. Although the starters and roast beef were very good the pork was dry and was not a rack as advertised. The Yorkshire puddings were also burnt. We waited 25 mins after arrival to be served water and have a drinks order taken. Altogether not the experience we hoped for. Our comments were not well received by the senior waitress who made us uncomfortable about complaining and was too hasty in offering us a discount when that wasn’t our intention. We would have accepted not paying the discretionary service charge

We had an amazing Sunday lunch. One of the best I’ve ever had! Nothing was too much of a problem. They catered for our child who would not have eaten a roast. Service was efficient and friendly, food was delicious. The view and gardens was amazing. We will be going back.

Saw the Pony on Tom Kerridge doc and thought we would try it on our way back from Devon holiday. Setting is lovely and we sat on the garden patio area. Starters were a little disappointing as my cheese and onion tart at £12 was bland in taste. My wife had scallops at £14.. which were nice but only 2 small ones... should be 3 at minimum.. looked lost in the bowl. Mains were both good, I had Brill and my wife the pork, although not enough sauce with the Brill. Agree with others that is an odd atmosphere and staff didn't really do enough to make up for it... although we were early in the evening.

The newly refurbished restaurant is beautiful making the most of the stunning views. The service was very good, very attentive and efficient. The mussels and steak were excellent and for the most part so were the ploughman's lunches. However, we were somewhat surprised to have to ask for and pay extra for bread to go with the ploughman's lunch!

What a rip off Tom and you need to get a grip on your offerings as the majority of your customers are not from London town. So please adjust your menu prices accordingly thank you.

Sunday Lunch. you know its great when you are still thinking about it the next day. Great location, fantastic views, lovely garden. Well worth a visit.

£45.00 for a set Sunday lunch is in my eyes high so you expect quality, no part of my experience was quality apart from the view The lunch was no better quality than a cheap carvery & the service was very average, and to have...

What a lovely revisit we had last Sunday in going to the refurbished Pony in Chew Valley.Our son took us for a late lunch .The beef and pork were oh so tender as I had never experienced before. The vegetables were fresh and lovely. The...

Excellent food and service. Sourdough Focaccia was sublime. We all had fish perfectly cooked and flavoursome. The Choux Bun a must even if you think you don’t need dessert

Two weeks ago, we enjoyed celebrating our son’s birthday at a special fish and shellfish tasting evening at the Pony, formerly the Pony and Trap. (which we knew well) The Pony is a produce-led restaurant, cookery school and wedding event venue run by renowned chef...

We came back after its been reopened. Views were stunning and the decor to the place was really nice. It was pretty empty and had zero atmosphere which was a little odd, no background music etc. Food was good as always but not much to...

We visited on a lovely sunny day in June. The Pony hss been subject to a big refurbishment, and there is now a large dining room with spectacular views over the Chew Valley. The staff were attentive and we experienced first rate customer service. We...

Gorgeous food, but completely empty so a bit of a weird atmosphere...! We loved the Pony Bistro (their other place now closed) - and this was more of the same delicious food. Weirdly the manager sat at the back of the restaurant on her laptop...

Food was OK but nothing special. Definitely way over priced (food and wine), and extremely small portions (expect to leave hungry!).

Great views from window table Beautiful outside seating area for sunny days. Kir Royal was good Disappointed with portion size of starters No bread offered. Beef tough Salmon undercooked Waitress surly when asked to change the burnt potatoes Nobody offered bread Told after our meal...

We visited The Pony to celebrate my birthday and we were not disappointed. We experienced the Fish & Shellfish set menu! All the courses were delicious & very well presented. The staff are all very knowledgeable & very friendly! Can't wait to visit again.

I used to rate the Pony, in fact the Pony Bistro in Bristol was brilliant. I invested money in their kick starter and attended a dinner with lots of similar investors. The people we sat with had mentioned that they thought the business was OK...

Spent birthday there … 3 course meal . Starter was monkfish slices with a relish and an oily light jus . Was lovely but no bread came with starter so we had to order bread as an extra and it was 5 quid . My...

I’m afraid we found The Pony really mediocre. The view is nice. The garden has been landscaped in quite a sterile way. The new dining room feels like a chain pub/restaurant. Very little atmosphere. We booked for Sunday lunch. The meat and potatoes were served...

The hospitality is brilliant and friendly. Atmosphere was ok. It was the seafood and shellfish evening this evening. The food came out quickly and presented well on the plates but the taste wasn’t anything special. We were disappointed and hoping for a special culinary experience....

Lunch at the Pony was something we had been looking forward to for ages and to say we were not disappointed would be an understatement. What a glorious place to eat, from the beautifully renovated interiors to the stunning garden, a real gem of a...

Spent a delightful Friday evening with great company and fantastic food, drinks and ambience because of this stunning setting in Somerset. Having read previous posts, the question of overpriced menu strikes a bit of a nerve with me....if folk can read, they can surely see...

We went for a family roast yesterday, and didn’t enjoy the experience. One of our party was disabled, and the facilities were diabolical, no holding bars in the toilet, had to walk down 6 or so steps that are on a curve to the main...

Expectations did not match reality after reading the Pony’s website. I was disappointed with the overall dining experience for the price paid. Walking through the original building into the new extension is a contrast. Yes there are lovely views, however it felt like I was...

Wonderful lunch today for a friends birthday. We had the lamb ,pork and hake which were all full of flavour in perfectly balanced sauces. The cabbage side was a real delight too ! Plenty of food and for the quality we thought well priced. Service...

We visited for a slightly belated Valentines meal on 15th February and we are sad to say we won’t be visiting again. Our meals were extremely overpriced (£30 for an extremely small steak and £7 for a small portion of average chips), everything was very...

If you enjoyed eating at the Pony on North Street, then the Pony at Chew Valley won't disappoint. Subtle flavours and expertly cooked food with friendly professional service. The new garden room has spectacular views over the valley and is stylish to a fault -...

My husband and I have been to the Pony and Trap for a few birthday meals before it shut for the refurb. We enjoyed one of their cook at home boxes during lockdown and ate at the North Street restaurant. So naturally we booked to...

The Pony & Trap was a regular visit for us , as soon as I saw it reopening I booked for lunch for myself & husband & was hugely excited. The “room” has a lovely view if you have a table at the glass side....

As others have said it's now The Pony. The place is a bit weird, a tent with underfloor heating and a great view but somehow the whole space has no soul. Staff were very pleasant and helpful but a bit uninterested. Pork terrine pleasant enough...

This is NOT The Pony & Trap! This is now The Pony and not worth your time or money. Having heard so many good things about The Pony & Trap we had high hopes this would offer something similar. Sadly the atmosphere was completely off...

The Pony and Trap pub closed three years ago and it has just reopened under its new name, The Pony Chew Valley, following refurbishment. We decided to book lunch there, as my hubbies birthday treat, even though the menu on the website showed no prices...

We’ve been to the Pony many times in the past for tasting menus and been delighted. We attended the newly opened Pony for the Guest Chef’s event, 8 courses cooked by Gareth Ward, Josh Eggleton & Pete Sanchez. We paid £360 per couple for the...

We visited Pony & Trap at its temporary location on The Downs. When we arrived at the table (on time) the waiter told us we had 2mins to look at the menu and then we’ll need to order all courses. Felt rushed. When it’s marketed...

We visited the pony and trap in their temporary location on the downs. The tipis are beautiful, which create a lovely atmosphere at any time of the day. The staff are welcoming, friendly and make you feel at ease with the current restrictions. The food...

Classic british Gastro pub food at Michelin star quality. Menu is brilliant including lots of game and locally sourced ingredients. Both, A la carte and tasting menu available. Service was attentive, quick and professional. Drinks selection always great. Would absolutely recommend. For two of us...

Our first visit to this lovely restaurant and it was my husband’s birthday. I hoped I had got it right. I had. We enjoyed an outstanding meal, the best we’d experienced in a long while. My husband chose the pickled pear starter and then the monkfish to follow, both of which which looked fabulous and he loved them. But I think he experienced a spot of food envy when my vegetarian option of a gorgeous roasted beetroot and ewes curd starter followed by roasted celeriac et al arrived. It was a feast for the eyes and quite delicious. What a treat! We didn’t have room for dessert but the menu looked great. The breads and glorious butter were both excellent as was the wine list. We’ll definitely return as we now live fairly close by and it will be a very welcome choice when our friends come to stay with us. And of course we’ll be recommending it unreservedly. Thank you chef and all who served us for a memorable occasion.

Met friends there. Very good lunch, would defiantly go back! Casual country restaurant. Great for day, or evening and I guess Sunday Roast would be good, never been there on a Sunday thou.

So we have been wanting to visit for a while since moving to Bristol this was added to the list of places to try. We have eaten well around Bristol so expected good things due to the Michelin Star. Started with a Gin at the bar then around to our table. The waitress we had was very friendly and attentive. Onto the food, the food was good, tasty meals for both of us but I wouldn’t say it blew me away. I expected more from the menu and the tasting menu which we usually go for didn’t appeal at all. I don’t mind a wait between courses but I feel the wait and service was very slow between all 3 courses. We have been to independents in Bristol that walk all over this place in terms of food and service which I would much prefer to give our money. I feel as if this place is riding on its Michelin and could do a lot better to satisfy paying customers when it isn’t cheap.. Sorry to be a negative nelly but the Michelin should be lived up too. Oh great wine actually great wine and the dessert was sexual.

I had been looking forward to this sunday lunch for a few weeks it was my first Michelin star experience and might just be my last it will definately by my first and last time of visiting the pony and trap.We both ordered sirloin beef and it arrived cold the only thing with a bit of heat was the cauliflower cheese but this too was not nice as it was watery bland and i couldnt eat it. The beef was cooked to perfection however I would habe preferred it in slices rather than served like a steak but thats my preference. Beetroot was not nice and didnt belong on the dinner however the suede mash was the highlight. I love yorkshire puddings but this was dry and the roast potatoes although fluffy in the middle were very hard on the outside my knife mist have been very blunt as i struggled to cut the potatoes and had to tear at the meat. The gravy was thin watery and cold like the rest of the meal. The atmosphere was not welcoming. We didnt bother with dessert as didnt want to waste any more money as £45 for 2 roast dinners was plenty. I dont mind paying this for decent food but this wasnt worth it. Its such a shame as i love the chef who owns this place and regulary visit his other place yurt lush but he must have been on holiday as he surely wouldnt have served this

Marvellous food with paired wines from the tasting menu is a fantastic experience. Both of us loved the menus and wines (and the way the wine changes taste when you have the food of that course), and look forward to coming back.I really like the way the staff explain the menu and the wines without being condescending. I would recommend the tasting menu as a 1st time visit to the restaurant, it is a little more expensive (but totally worth it), this will allow you to sample the style of the place. Then on your next visit (I'm already looking forward to returning) eat from the main menu (that's my plan anyway!)

The food was incredible (had the classic tasting menu) and the service was faultless. Information on food and wine pairings was on point however felt the wine flight was slightly overpriced for what you get. Would highly recommend and definitely return.

Food was nice, an ample menu with a variety of dishes. The server were good and knowledgeable about the menu.

Absolutely incredible. Food was insanely delicious and the staff were so wonderful, couldn't ask for a better lunch. Best carrot I've ever had. Thank you so much, can't wait to come back.

Been here many times. Disappointed in the food today. Had Bakewell tart, pastry rock hard and burnt. Won’t be back.

It really wasn't the restaurant i have been told about by family and friends. A really busy/frantic environment on arrival with minimal greeting. A bar area with the focus being put onto how many tables can we squeeze into this tiny space instead of giving the customer the Michelin star experience they have become famous for. We were then rushed to our table which was in a nice setting however it was again focused on getting as many tables and chairs in a very small space. (This is all before the main event of the food which followed a similar trend when it comes to quality)Starters came out and i had the game pie, it was a pleasant starter however i expected a bit more from the dish, the slice was very small which was okay however they were parts of the pastry missing which was disappointing and the pastry that was present was slightly on the burnt side. I did enjoy the Pear Puree though. This was very tasty. The pork belly for main wasn't up to standard and in hindsight i should have sent this dish back. I appreciate pork belly is a fatty cut however this serving was 45% meat, 45% fat and 10% crackling. I have eaten far superior pork belly at a country pub for a fraction of the cost. The roast potatoes were poor with thick somewhat chewy skin but were fluffy in the middle. The carrots were the highlight of the dish however when you think they are probably also the cheapest part of the plate it wasn't good. Dessert saved the experience slightly however the event of attending a Michelin star establishment was lost from the experiences preceding this course. The lemon trifle and fresh doughnut was fresh and light and would have been the perfect end to a meal had the starter and main course kept up with it.On the whole for a £100 bill for a couple was extremely overpriced and in all honesty i believe 50% of that bill would have been more fitting of the quality and experience offered at The Pony and Trap.

A superb Sunday lunch as always. Not crazy expensive at £35 for 3 courses. I had the game pie starter which was sublime, followed by the lamb. Delicious 😋

Visited for my birthday. Enjoyed the tasting menu which was excellent. Very good service as usual. Wines are reasonably priced.

Our third trip on New Years eve to the Pony and Trap and things were a little quieter this time. We were placed on a better table this year which meant we did not find it restrictive and the staff who I did not recognise were attentive and friendly.

Visited for my partners birthday in December, we tried items from the festive menu.

9 of us ate lunch here today to celebrate a special birthday. We all had the chefs menu and as 4 of us are vegetarian we were unsure what to expect ( knowing that the restaurant has a reputation for its seafood rather than vegetarian)

What a fabulous meal to celebrate my sons birthday. Excellence throughout from greeting, table service and of course the food. Will definitely recommend The Pony and Trap.

Visited here for a mid week lunch with a friend! Very nice atmosphere overlooking some gorgeous views. The food was very tasty and service was attentive.

I took some friends to lunch at the Pony & Trap for my birthday. We had the chef's menu, and the food was delicious and beautifully presented. I had contacted the restaurant before or visit to let them know of some dietary requirements; our waiter knew exactly what we needed and the chefs tweaked the menu appropriately. The service was outstanding. I'm delighted to have discovered this restaurant and will definitely be eating here again!

We visited the Pony and Trap to meet friends and had a really flavoursome meal with interesting options. The restaurant was relaxed and inviting, mid week with a number of tables filled. Six of us sat down with one of our party having Coeliac disease (they provided a full specialised menu and even had gluten free bread for them). The wines were good. The menu had a good selection and we all had three courses. I started with a beetroot cured Salmon which arrived looking like a pretty picture, a very accomplished dish but probably the least exciting available but nevertheless very tasty. I then had the cod dish (see menu photo) Cod with onion puree, burnt leek, tempura spring onion. Gorgeous and perfectly cooked. We had a range of sides which were all very interesting especially the hispi cabbage. I thoroughly enjoyed the sticky Ale pudding with toffee sauce - simply gorgeous and light. Everyone tasted the different puddings and all reported them as delicious too. The restaurant is very keen to know where the produce come from and vast amount provided from local providers. The Waiter was great fun too . We will return, this was our second visit (last being in July last year and we really enjoyed it as much).

Book early as they are extremely popular and very busy inside. The Pork and Plum Terrine and Roast Lamb were delicious albeit a little top heavy at £30 for two courses. However, the service was impeccable and can not fault the selection of wine, beer or food. One of the best Sunday Roasts I’ve eaten in a pub.

We were glad we booked as when when arrived at 7pm the restaurant was empty but quickly filled up. We had the fish and chips, chicken pie and lamb. The mains were a little disappointing as didn’t have much flavour, the fish and chips was probably the best and tasted good with perfectly cooked fish! The highlight was the sticky toffee pudding which was the best I’ve had in a long time! The coffee tasted perhaps a little burnt but overall we enjoyed our meal and were welcomed by friendly staff.