The Potting Shed Pub in Wiltshire

Food was absolutely outstanding had scallops and fregola and chicken Caesar salad absolutely gorgeous. There doesn’t appear to be enough staff on at times to cope with busy periods and that is the only thing I can state as they are very polite and attentive

Poor menu, overpriced with hardly any veg or vegan options! Overpriced drinks at £14 for two. I guess it is style over substance as pretty building, lovely village but pretentious!

Booked the pub for a evening meal. From theboutside looks good and the garden was busy with customers. Went in the restaurant and saw dogs are allowed in all the restaurant and for me the smell if dogs wasn't really good. Perhaps it would be better to have dogs on some part of it and not all. Anyway my wife ordered Cod and I one steak. Both meals came and the fish was under cooked and we sent it back. Another one was served and again undercooked and by this time I had finished my meal. Didn't enjoy my meal as my wife didn't have hers. Asked for the bill and they had the cheek to add 10% service charge!!!!!!! So we left without her having a meal at all. There was no apology for my wife.

Great food, prior service, quaint atmosphere

Incredible Sunday roast. Huge portions.

Super authentic and good quality food The environment and service is perfect Would recommend 100%!

Brilliant pub! Great food, nice selection of drinks, friendly atmosphere and lovely garden! Dog friendly as well with lots of beautiful walks nearby.

The halloumi burger was absolutely lovely. Chips were the perfect amount of crunch and amazing texture. My friend had the succulent lamb and said it’s the best thing he has tasted in years.

I had the pleasure of lunching at the Potting Shed yesterday and I must say it was enjoyable and memorable. The meal began with a Double Gloucester soufflé that was nothing short of perfection. Light, airy, and full of rich, tangy flavour. For the main course, I opted for the ribeye steak and it didn't disappoint. Cooked medium rare, it was tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. The service was impeccable and the atmosphere warm and inviting. Overall, The Potting Shed delivered a delightful dining experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for exceptional food and excellent service.

Food and staff were great. The black pudding scotch egg was my highlight 👌

Went on Sunday with family for a birthday lunch, the roasts were a bit disappointing with overcooked yorkies and hard potatoes, however the beef and chicken were cooked really well. The starter choices ordered were nice, but we were really disappointed about only being able to order off the Sunday menu as I enquired two weeks prior to our booking and was told we could definitely order from either the main or the Sunday menu which was not the case and left little choice for a member of our group with allergies. It wouldn’t have been such a disappointment had I not been assured of this prior to the booking. We had to go up to the bar a couple times to order a few drinks and a forgotten yorkie but not the end of the world. Staff seemed a bit flustered, but expected on a busy Sunday lunch.

Delicious food, service was a little slow at times BUT only to be expected as they were run off their feet (Mothers Day).

Fish and chips was very greasy. Tho the fish was tasty inside the batter. What killed it was the bill..they included a 10% charge for service which couldn't be taken off...we were a group of 6. Minimal service ie only meals brought out to table. The service charge was £25.00. . Unless they change this system we will not be returning. I would rather pay a tip to the waiter/waitress personally...at a cost I could afford.

Great food, atmosphere and service, thank you!

Really nice experience, amazing food and service. The soup of the day was GREAT!!

A lovely birthday treat . Food excellent and very attentive staff. Lovely touch with birthday pud would highly recommend

Fabulous little pub … great atmosphere… food was delicious.. I did have to ask for my beef to be a little less pink , maybe they should ask how you prefer it , but it was no problem for them to sort it .. I’d love to go back again .. highly recommend

We’ve been coming here for a number of years; great pub with a lovely atmosphere and the food was usually pretty good. Returned for a meal last night, unfortunately the food was awful. The sourdough had the texture of rubber and the food portions were extremely small. The chicken was clearly microwaved and fish was a third of the size it used to be. We spent well over £80 and left hungry. Sadly, I would no longer recommend this as a place to eat unless the food quality improves. Nice place for a drink though..

Good menu, great staff, good atmosphere, welcoming. More adventurous specials and a tweak to the main menu. Will return sooner than later

Exceptional lunch today. Great welcome from Imo at the bar, given our prefered table. The specials were numerous and very tempting. Ie Chicken liver parfait, bangers and mash for me. My wife had the Korean pork balls, followed by the crab linguini. All excellent. Warm comfortable surroundings with excellent service. What more can you want?

I booked the gorgeous private dining room for my husband’s 60th birthday celebrations with friends and it was perfect in every way. Catherine and her amazing team went above and beyond from the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome. They were extremely attentive the whole evening which added the wow factor to the delicious food we all thoroughly enjoyed and devoured, everything was 5 star! Thanks Catherine and team.

Friendly staff ,lovely atmosphere, Food was delicious and desserts too. The question is would I go here again Yes I would

Had a really fantastic birthday lunch here. Second time we've been and it was just as good as before.

Great food and good price. Very lucky to have this as my local!

We enjoyed our lunch here very much and hope to return. Good food, friendly and clean. Can't ask for more than that.

Saturday 18th January 2025: Dinner for 6, with ages ranging from 69 to 25. This is a lovely pub, with a great, casual and relaxed atmosphere. It's obviously very popular, so booking ahead would be sensible. We had a good sized table for our group of 6. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was cracking. Lovely scallops and pork croquettes to start, and my son and his fiance had an absolutely excellent chateaubriand for their main - cooked to perfection. The best he's ever had apparently. Highly recommended.

We had a fantastic dinner at the Potting Shed, the chateaubriand was amazing. The staff were exceptionally attentive, polite, and professional.

It’s been a while since we visited but the Sunday lunch here is very nice. We travel a lot on weekends to different parts of UK and I will always remember the food here. 5 stars!

The food was very yummy and staff very attentive.

An increíble and cozy place. The food was amazing. We had the "Cecina de leon", The twice-baked Double Gloucester soufflé, some tendersteam broccoli with chili, but the star of the night was the Pan fried chicken, creamy mash, seasonal greens, madeira sauce... for dessert lemon, salted caramel, and straberry with mint ice cream and sorbet. With a double Laphroaig whisky. Top of this trip to UK so far. If you happen to be around this part of the world... you should make a stop for sure.

Delicious food, big servings and great service. This is a lovely pub with a great atmosphere. We will be coming back again for sure!

Excellent throughout - from welcome to service to range of menu to quality of food. A great way to start our Christmas celebrations!

Beautiful country pub with great food and the staff are friendly and attentive. It's our second visit and will certainly not be our last. The menu is a great mix of high-end pub classics, from pan fried fish to a delicious burger. I just wish we didn't live so far away. Perfect in the winter with log fires lit in wood burners, looks like a plentiful beer garden that I look forward to trying in the future.

Friendly warm service we only had drinks but from the amount eating it did look like a very good restaurant 😋

Went for our second time to eat. This time was on boxing day and we have really enjoyed it. Fantastic food and service from a very young but experienced lady. Thank you very much again and well done to you all.

Loved The Potting Shed. Lovely atmosphere and the food was excellent. Highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding!

Beautiful country pub and Sunday lunch was lovely. Had the butchers mix and it was a big meal with a great variety of vegetables. Service was great and a decent range of drinks. I would certainly recommend and return

Everything about this pub is 5 stars. The atmosphere, the service and especially the food. There were so many dishes on the menu that I wanted to try but I settled for the pan fried chicken with creamy mash and seasonal greens. It was impressive. So too was the sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream. If I lived nearby then I’d be back every week to eat my way through the menu!

My wife and I went to the Potting Shed for dinner a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Great pub and restaurant vibe and the food was delicious. Excellent selection of beer and wine. Some of the tables in the bar are slightly overlooked if there are lots of people drinking, but that is the nature of a pub. We did ask to be moved to a table that wasn't so overlooked and the staff were very accommodating and we had a lovely evening. Would recommend and will be going again.

Wanderful service, friendly, professional, one thing I will say to be mentioned in the menu is that the grill is chargrill used in the kitchen ,I could choose something else to really enjoy.

Table near the door to outside which didn't close properly so people entering and leaving never took time to shut it, causing my partner to have to keep getting up to close it properly. Lessened the enjoyment of our experience.

Had the pork roast here and it was the best melt in your mouth pork I've eaten. Lovely restaurant.

Absolutely PERFECT pub EXCELLENT food as is the service. We recommend 110% One of the best places in the south of England.

Lovely food, staff, and atmosphere

Decent enough, but preferred the Wheatsheaf down the road. Booking on line seems flawed, we ended up eating earlier than we wanted, as no later slots were available, but many tables stayed empty all the time we were there, so felt we should have been able to get a better time. Food was fine, standard pub fare but not "gastropub" quality.

Excellent food, service and atmosphere.

Good quality and choice, excellent service, professional and friendly

Amazing food. Always pop in when we are in the area.

We have eaten here many times, enjoying the general décor and ambiance, relaxed service friendly helpful staff and good quality varied lunch menu. We have recommended the pub to many friends who have felt likewise, one to add to the list. However....had our last visit to celebrate by wife's birthday been our first, we would not have visited again for sure. We didn't recognise any of the staff with whom we would always enjoy friendly banter and our table waitress was disinterested at best in providing any level of interest in our needs. She appeared just to be going through the motions dropping the menus on the table, not giving any comments. When asking for water which came eventually, it was ungracefully dumped at one end of the table for us to deal with. The sea bream which is our favourite when on the menu, was redeeming albeit the salsa style sauce vierge was a bit overpowering. In short guys, please get your staff to cheer up, offer advice, maybe smile just once and be a little more courteous when bringing food drink and the bill to the table.

Thoroughly disappointed with this venue after booking a large family meal the venue advised they could only accommodate us for an hour and half likely only one-two courses and we would need to vacate the premises after this, apparently this was due to taking another large booking on the same date in December they advised me it was due to lack of communication but didn’t seem to be overly bothered Luckily I have secured an alternative venue and will not be booking with this venue again

Thoroughly disappointed with this venue after booking a large family meal the venue advised they could only accommodate us for an hour and half likely only one-two courses and we would need to vacate the premises after this, apparently this was due to taking another large booking on the same date in December they advised me it was due to lack of communication but didn’t seem to be overly bothered Luckily I have secured an alternative venue and will not be booking with this venue again

I had been recommended this gastropub by a food loving friend so I had high hopes for a good meal and inviting ambience . Unfortunately our table was positioned facing the kitchen with an open window and door that never seemed to shut. This meant that we could see and hear all of the kitchen clean up work when the food service stopped including the noisy hoovering and plate clattering/ clashing as they cleared away . The other side of our table backed onto a bar area where The staff congregated to chat which was distracting and annoying . 3 of us ordered the wild Mushroom Mac and cheese truffle with truffle crumb as it sounded delicious however it was very bland and had no taste of mushroom Or truffle . We fed this back to the waitress and she gave us some truffle oil to add to our dishes which made a big difference Other people in our group had burgers which they were happy with, And the fish dish looked lovely Sadly we left the establishment wishing we had sat somewhere else and ordered differently

Great food and brilliant service thank you!

Dropped in for a soft drink and a rest on my journey from Dorset to Coventry. I waited for over ten minutes for service. There was only one member of staff on the bar, (who was attentive, engaging and professional) but there were numerous young servers/bar staff at the back of the bar on mobiles who didn't engage with the bar queue. I listened into the other people waiting, so local, who said this was normal, especially at Friday late afternoon. It's such a beautiful building, with great outside space and decent parking but tatty and to be honest grubby. Toilets especially need attention. It needs some TLC and investment from the owners, together with some more experienced staff to make this a worthwhile place to stop. I get the feeling that it survives based on the comments on Trip Advisor and their like. It could be so much more.

Just great!! Having visited three times now I can safely say that The Potting Shed never disappoints. Especially during this latest visit which was a welcome end to a horrific day on the the roads around Devises, a blow out and torrential rain and floods. Thank you Potting Shed for taking such good care of us and Belle the Irish Setter.

We enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch. The food, of which there was plenty, was delicious and the service was really friendly. Will certainly return

I travel over a hour for a roast and never fails staff are always exceptional food is perfect atmosphere is just how a nice country pub should be thankyou!

Brilliant local pub near Malmesbury great food and atmosphere

Very nice cozy place and it was full. Had dinner with colleagues and vendor.

This was a really nice place. Dog friendly. Cosy, nice aesthetic, friendly. Great food. Nice outdoor area. We walked in to get dinner without a reservation and not knowing that they didn't start serving dinner till later. So I asked to reserve a table. Due to being busy, it was going to be 2 hrs later. We were staying at a hotel just next to the pub. They called us not long after to say they had a table available. Would recommend this place for food or just a relaxing drink.

Been here a couple times and both visits have been great. One of the nicest steaks I’ve had and really lovely atmosphere and service.

Food was lovely but a little over priced me thinks, very popular

A really wonderful visit yesterday when meeting friends. It was our first visit and will not be our last. The food was incredible and the staff welcoming, friendly and very knowledgeable- thank you

Very much more than just a pub. Great menu and atmosphere. Gets very busy so make sure to book.

Great food and atmosphere for father’s 60th birthday.

We stopped by on our way back from a trip to Longleat safari park, and so glad we did.. Really lovely pub and garden. Friendly staff! Food was fantastic. We will 100% be heading back over !!

Nice little pub, great food, good ambiance

Both couples travelled about 90 minutes to meet for Sunday lunch. We’d driven past regularly when heading to Dorset so thought this would be a good meeting place. Very busy when we arrived but managed to park, the outside area was rammed so after a quick drink outside, we headed in for lunch. We all had Sunday roast which was excellent, beautiful beef and followed up with 4 fabulous desserts. Great service from the young lady serving us. Like outside, the pub was flat out and other than chasing up our drinks a few times, it was great. It deserved 5 stars, the only negative point was after lunch on a beautiful day we thought we’d take a drink outside in the garden. All available tables were overflowing with empty plates of food and drinks glasses. We cleared all of the dirty plates to one end of the table but due to the flies buzzing around we asked a member of staff if they could clear our table. Well …….. it was done but if looks could kill….. we thanked her several times as she cleared the table…. She just glared at us and didn’t speak a word. Everyone eating pays a 10% service charge…. Well this young lady deserves nothing, unfortunately she will get a cut of the tips…. She let the Potting Shed down….. they don’t need her, but I’m sure they will find some reason to excuse her disgraceful behaviour.

The food was mostly great. The burger grilled on fire, amazing. The fish portion was on a smaller side. However, I love the generous portion of crunchy broccoli, yum! The courgette side dish was the most unappealing ever - a mashy mess of overcooked veggies. Though I like the overall taste and a bit of mint in it. Delicious bread. The champagne was great. Service prompt and friendly.

Quick efficient polite service. Food was just the right portion size. Car park plenty big. Will visit again when passing.

Just a fantastic Sunday lunch! Everything is excellent, I had the three meats which was gorgeous and everyone else had the beef. Lovely sides of cauliflower cheese and greens included in the price which isn’t always the case. Fab puddings and efficient, friendly service. Highly recommend.

Nicely situated, lovely old building. We went as a family group to celebrate a 90th birthday and the server we had was patient and very friendly. There was however not one single plant based/vegan option on the entire menu when we visited, which in 2024 is a regular requirement. This was difficult as out of our party of 12, we had two vegan members and someone else with a serious dairy allergy (I believe the focus when we booked was the area and whether our larger party could be physically accommodated). Upon asking, the chefs were able to prepare a simple pasta dish with veggies and olive oil, which was satisfying but rather basic. The fish dish I had was cooked well but a little bland, which for the price was quite disappointing. This is probably a great pub for those who are fine to eat meat.

Not suitable for anyone with dietary requirements or allergies. Allergens not marked on menu and see picture of gluten-free Sunday roast.

Great place. Friendly staff and the menu is good. Food good as is service. Parking on own ground is good and enough space. Nice outdoor seating as well.

We have driven past many times and it has always been busy, decided to book and was not disappointed, in the reviews Tom Parker- Bowles rated The Potting Shed. Don’t risk being turned away, make a reservation and if you want a certain meal eg Roast Beef make sure you request as it may go in later sittings. Please visit and you will not regret it.

Hi I've never been here before what is it like

Really good. Friendly staff even it was very busy.

Needed a dog friendly pub fairly last minute and The Potting Shed came highly recommended. Booked in via Google for Friday night with our 2 whippets. Great looking pub full of original features. Fab service at the bar. Food was absolutely lovely and we were well looked after by our waiter. Cannot fault.

Great food, beer and service. Sounds like a recipe for a great pub!

Looked better on the outside than the inside.

Driven past it to and thro working always fancied it, yesterday after a hard days graft and it being sunny I thought why not, absolutely lovely setting garden area and the pub inside wow, had a quick beer n nuts , friendly staff and punter's, will be back. Enjoy

Took work out for a meal absolutely shocking service and food was simply awful , understaffed I won’t be returning

Brilliant food and great service.

Nice atmosphere but a tad overpriced for what you get, especially the drinks and it would be nice to get food on a proper plate, not a plank!

Pleasant country pub. Good food. Service OK.

Absolutely amazing pub with a lovely atmosphere and the staff were very pleasant and polite. The food was out of this world and we will definitely be returning. The fact that Nyetimber was served here was the icing on the cake. We will probably not be able to drive past now without a sneaky drink or two. Thank you for being so accommodating to my mother with alzheimeirs who required her own wine and a boisterous toddler nobody made us feel that we were being annoying. For that we were all grateful. I would thoroughly recommend visiting.

Without exaggeration I think this may have been the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. Could not be improved.

Didn't eat or drink here, but was shocked by the noise and yob culture. Town centre, city centre fine - but a village? I feel sorry for the local residents

A last minute drop in for two. With a bit of juggling we were found a table and greeted with friendly courtesy and an apology that service might be stilted as the tills were not working. Despite this our order was taken and the food arrived promptly. It was hot and delicious with very generously sized portions. Overall a lovely pub with delightful staff and good food.

The scotch egg and the cheese soufflé are so delicious! And the chocolate mousse is yummy too. Though the ribeye steak is ok but not great, overall it’s a pleasant experience. Do make reservation!!!

Lovely food, good sized portions in a lovely pub. Highly recommended if in the area.

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to The Potting Shed. We had sourdough bread with local fresh butter & salt crystals as an appetizer. Not being large eaters we inquired if it would be o.k. it we had the kids Sunday lunch, which was roast beef served with roast potatoes large Yorkshire pudding carrots wilted cabbage & tender stem broccoli peas & cauliflower cheese. Finished off with tasty lattes. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended. The food was delicious & the staff very friendly.

Enjoyed a tasty Sunday lunch here recently. Starters of black pudding scotch egg and beatroot goats cheese salad.Fir our mains, I had the belly pork, which came with a separate section of greens, and my partner had fish and chips. It was very busy and hence a little noisy too.

My husband said the steak he had here was his favorite meal in England! A very lovely and cozy spot.

Really lovely food. Buzzing atmosphere. Great staff

Called in hungry without reservation after 9pm on a Friday night, packed pub. Staff, although very busy, opened a table after a very brief wait at the bar. We were served and looked after excellently, great beer, very nice grub and went on our long way home fully restored and in great spirits. Prices reasonable, food great quality, beer great, service excellent. Only regret was due to driving I couldn’t stay for another pint or three. Will stopover when passing this way again and thoroughly recommend.

Fabulous pub, serve some of the best food in the local area. Would recommend the burger or fish and chips, both absolutely amazing

A beautiful and well looked after pub in the Cotswolds. Our favourite part of our meal here was the service. The staff are warm, friendly and accommodating. The garlic, parsley dressing on the lamb was incredible. I'd have a whole bowl of that. The team here knows how to make a good sauce/gravy. Also recommend the cheese soufflé - soft fluffy and not eggy. Place comes with a bit of a price tag - we spent £100+ on a 3 course meal for 2 with one pint and a soft drink.

Great food, fast service, recommended

#1 Best Sunday Roast in the Cotswolds. The Bell at Sapperton has been knocked off the top spot and that takes some doing.