The Rainbow on The Lake in Wiltshire

Fantastic food, great hospitality! Lovely choice of freshly prepared food. Great hospitality. Nothing too much trouble. Accommodating with Pets too. A must for a visit.

Went to The Rainbows End today for Sunday Roast only to see that they only had pork on the menu, no beef or chicken! We had table booked for 12.30, two of us didn't like pork so ordered Fish/Chips only to be told that they had sold out...how can they be sold out at 12.30??? Waited a long time for the food to come out & waited even longer for the puddings to come out!!! Place needs a clean there was cobwebs on the wall where I was sitting. Don't go there, was not impressed & will not be going there again!!!

Followed the signs from the main road and discovered a gem. Great reception from the landlord. Excellent food. Really well looked after. Many thanks.

The food was quite nice but was really put off by the fact that the whole place needs a good clean! Would have liked to sit outside but the tables were grubby so sat inside the conservatory. The floor had not been cleaned/swept & there was muck under the radiator! The material covering the roof had flies in it! The ladies toilet had a banana skin in it & no soap to wash hands.. On leaving, noticed some tables had not been cleaned either.. A shame as the place is in an ideal spot with lovely views…

The staff were friendly and helpful, but the food was really bad. A seafood platter where everything on the plate was at the point where is should have been chucked away. The chef even came out to ask us if we enjoyed the food, we were so embarrassed we politely said yes. I ordered a bacon burger which came with bacon barely cooked, you would expect it to be crispy. Really sorry to have to do a review like this as this place has so much potential if the food was better.

Excellent selection of sandwiches, toasties and ploughman’s at very reasonable prices in addition to some more substantial meals and specials. Hand cut bread was really good and the side salad with the sandwich was just lovely. Fantastic coffee too. Not the smartest interior but the food, service and views absolutely make up for it. Highly recommend for a lunch stop. Looking forward to sitting outside on our next visit.

Went for Sunday lunch. Had to send one plate back as it was stone cold. I then found a hair in my food which was replaced with no apology. Food was terrible, tasteless and cold. When we complained we were told “our food is not to your taste so we would ask you not to return”. I think it’s safe to say we wouldn’t be anyway after that experience. Never, ever go here. Honestly the worst meal and dining experience I’ve ever had.

We came across this venue by chance it is close to the main A36 but far away enough to be free of traffic noise, on the lake with countryside views the setting is both convenient and relaxing with olde-world charm. There is both inside and outside seating. The menu is extensive and the bar is well stocked at reasonable prices. On the day of our visit there was a two coach trip booked in for pre booked meals so the place was rocking. The efficient staff handled everything with ease. Clearly a very professional set up, do yourself a favour and visit if you are passing by.

So we travel with plymouth argyle up the country, we go with a supporters group called the senior greens, we go up to watch the football with our mate have a nice time go home, we normally stop in western, but as we was playing southampton we needed somewhere else, we stopped at a lovely little pub called the rainbow on the lake, we had pre phoned them and they sorted out a bacon roll for 2 full coaches, i believe 108 fans, we stopped outside the drivers turned the coaches around, the staff that we met were fantastic, the chef doing the bacon rolls was brilliant, we spent around 1hr there, before moving on, it was lovely of them to let us come as some football fans gives other a bad name,

I don’t usually write reviews, but the welcome we received at this family-run pub was just so warm that it felt appropriate. More like visiting friends than going out for a meal. The food was of exceptional quality, cooked fresh on the premises. The portions were generous. The pub itself is in a really atmospheric location. All in all, it’s really worth a detour to visit the Rainbow on the Lake.

Went with my daughter for Sunday lunch. Truly awful. We had the mixed meat roast. Beef was as hard and thought as leather. Pork was tasteless. Chicken was dry. Gravy was like dishwater and the potatoes and parsnips were rock hard and overcooked. The pub itself is shoddy to say the least. Cobwebs and dust hang from aging decorations. Won’t be going again. Steer clear.

So lovely! Such wonderful friendly service coupled with great food. We were 2 families, plus a dog and we could not have felt more welcome. Thank you so much for a delish lunch 😀

What an amazing find, we were on our way back to Bristol from Brighton and needed a break when we saw the sign for The Rainbow on the Lake, it sounded lovely and it was. We ended up staying for lunch and it was delicious, great value for money, very filling, we didn’t eat again for the rest of the day. The owners were exceptionally friendly and welcoming, it was the most pleasant part of our journey, could have stayed all day with those lovely views of the swans on the lake, Would definitely visit again.

We stopped off on our travels for some dinner. They were close to shutting but accommodated us. For was nice for pub food and the owners were lovely. Yes it’s dated but owners were hard working to keep there business going after covid days.

This is an idyllic, quirky little pub with great views, great food and a wonderfully welcoming host. We were stuck in the traffic jam on the A303 coming back from Glastonbury, and decided to turn off and find somewhere to eat .. after two abortive stops, we called the Rainbow and he checked how many of us there were and said he could accomodate us. Which ended up being extremely kind of him, since they were short-staffed that day. It is very much a family run place, but that's much of its charm - we couldn't think of a nicer spot to just relax and get away from the traffic - surrounded by flowers, shrubs and a gorgeous lawn being mowed by the cutest little robot mower that fascinated the few dogs that arrived. The food was great, the host couldn't have been more helpful - we geniunely will make a point to stop here again when we're travelling down to Somerset or Devon, or on the way back. Gorgeous, friendly place :)

We stopped in for a bite to eat, The food was good and tasted great along with the pint of Thachers, The pub staff are great but its looks tired and run down and also lots of dead flys in the conservatry roof covers which can be seen when you sit and eat your meal, Plus lots of cobwebs throughout the pub, but as there was nowhere else around to eat this was our only option, plus the prices on the website/ online were way diffent to the prices you pay which were higher so they could do with uploading the new prices.

Superb summer location, shady umbrella, tables with fabulous view, calm and beautiful. Space for children and families, including the dogs. Pub food , very well presented and delicious. Good quality produce, vegetarian options, good bread, luscious salads, good ales on tap. Reasonably priced. Excellent service Recommend

Arrive hungry, leave extremely full and happy! Great food and friendly service, will definitely visit again if in the area. The ploughmans was huge, with a wonderful homemade bread, delicious coleslaw and potato salad. Prawn salad was delicious especially with the unexpected fruit (strawberry, blueberry, blackberries and pomegranate) Very reasonable prices!

We sat in the their beautiful garden overlooking fields and the lakes. We ordered sandwiches for lunch and were most delighted to get well filled doorstop sandwiches which came with a lovely mixed salad with berries in it. It was so delicious and such good value for money. This pub should be promoting its lovely food far more than it does. Well worth a visit.

Stopped off on our way to the coast when we saw the excellent signs. Warm welcome and a good choice of food. Huge Cod and chips with the usual peas etc with a Mushroom & Spinach Lasagne and Garlic bread. Our dog enjoyed treats brought from the bar as well. Lovely grounds to sit out in and enjoy the fantastic view, despite it being just a bit chilly. Family business, had a chat with the father and would definitely go there again.

Cannot comment on the food etc as before ordering I used the gents toilet only to discover no toilet paper and the toilet had clearly not been cleaned recently. Went to disabled toilet and this was awful with filth! all around the toilet, no soap etc.

Really friendly family run pub. Provided us with drinks, snacks and helped to sort out our car troubles. Lovely location.

Stopped at this place on way to our holiday. Was so good we stopped again on our way home. The food was amazing as was the welcome!

Enjoyed a fabulous Sunday Roast at this tranquil Pub in the stunning English country side. The staff could not be more welcoming and helpful, already recommended to many friends. We will be back. Thanks so much

We visited on the 23rd April (St Georges Day) for lunch with my brother and his wife, he had suggested the venue as he lives down the road and had made numerous visits.You have to turn off the A36 heading towards Salisbury and it it tucked away next to the remnants of the old road. We took up a position in the garden while we waited for the venue to open and bang on 12pm we were warmly greeted and offered any seat we like, so my brother chose the conservatory which afforded lovely views of the white bird lake.We had drink orders taken (No Coke Zero or Pepsi Max!!) and then we placed out orders. As per usual dear reader, I went with Scampi and chips, I was a little surprised not to see a steak based meal, be it beef or gammon. The meals were presented after about 15-20 minutes, all having been freshly prepared, the peas came in a separate dish covered in butter and mint which was delicious. The chips were home prepared, skins on and well cooked, the scampi was slightly over-cooked to the point a number of them had hard crusty and split exteriors, but a soaking in vinegar sorted that out. I'm not 100% convinced they were wholetail as they all possessed the exact same cylindrical shape.Overall it was a good meal out, and when visiting my brother again I'd be inclined to visit again.

A great find for a pit stop lunch on route of a very long journey home. Freshly home cooked food, great choice for light and main meals and a very reasonably priced kids menu.

We found this place by accident before Christmas and were so impressed we returned. A warm welcome by the staff, followed by probably the best roast dinner we have had. The views from the conservatory where we sat were beautiful and peaceful. Will return when the sun is shining for some outside dining.

Travelling back from Frome to Southampton we chanced upon "The Rainbow on the Lake" just off the A36 at Steeple Langford, We were made very welcome, and despite not having not booked ahead were given a lovely table in their large, airy and warm conservatory over looking the nearby lake. Great views . There is an extensive menu, including a Sunday Roast and we understand it is all home prepared and cooked . Our lunch was excellent, and can be accompanied by a good selection of beers and wines if wished. All in all a great find.

Followed the signs from the main road but were a bit put off by the exterior when we arrived as first impressions were that it all looked a little tired. However, staff were welcoming and the food was well cooked and well presented, and reasonably priced. Conservatory area has good views over the lake.

Met with friends to walk around the lakes and then have a meal locally. This was the most local and were happy for us to walk in without a booking. Young children's meals are free with an adults main meal so we all had some great food! Portions are well sized and food was very tasty. Children enjoyed their meals and we would return if in the area.

Thank you so much to the rainbow on the lake for saving our day, we had a very bad experience with a meal at the pelican inn, and i phoned the rainbow to see if they could accommodate us, yes they could and wow what s welcome and s fantastic meal we had very pleasant and warming. Once again thank you

Second time we have visited for a snack lunch. Food and service both outstanding. Really good range of snacks and larger meals at less than average prices. Attention to detail even with the salad that accompanied our sandwich which contained blueberries and pomegranate seeds.Staff could not have been more helpful. Great base for a lovely lakeside walks. Can’t wait to visit for Sunday lunch!

We called in on the off chance that they were doing food and the gentleman said it would be fine they would come down and make something. For starters we had the pea and ham soup and brie. The soup was definitely homemade and the salad with the brie was very good it had leaves and fruit including strawberry and grape.Mains of a steak and kidney pie again homemade and chicken with port and Stilton were accompanied by a really good selection of vegetables including parsnips and cauliflower cheese. We left very very satisfied and will definitely make the effort to go back again

Came here today with our three children, one of which is dairy intolerant. This pub is amazing! Friendliest pub we’ve been to in ages with a beautiful garden and so so helpful with my daughter’s allergies. Free meals for under 4s is also fab. Beautiful setting and brilliant staff. We will definitely be back again. We live an hour away but would come specially for this pub. Also lots of vegetarian options thank you!

Never been before but it's only 5 miles away. It's outstanding, what a gem. The location is excellent and peaceful. The staff are welcoming and very helpful. The food though is absolutely amazing, huge helpings of HOME COOKED food. This has to be one of the nicest places I have been to. Lovely conservatory and another separate dinning area. Great views and most importantly DOG FRIENDLY.

Called in the morning for an impromptu lunch for nine people. Very accommodating at such short notice and can honestly say we couldn't fault a thing. Staff very friendly and helpful, food was excellent and great value. Highly recommended by everyone in our group.

We stopped here on route to Devon. The car park was very busy, on aesthetics I wasn’t sure what to make of the pub, which appeared very clean but dated. We needn’t have worried, however, because the lunch was fantastic! My husband had a grilled sourdough sandwich which he said was excellent. I had a doorstop sandwich with lovely fresh bakery bread. The salad that comes with them is more than a garnish and truly delicious! The chips were homemade and very good too!Staff were friendly and I would recommend as a great lunch spot for anyone passing!

Fantastic food! Fantastic service. On a "staycation" and returned 3 nights in a row! Great vegetarian choice! Lovely range of food from pizzas, pies, burgers, pasta and more! Can not recommend highly enough! Gary and team work hard and are extremely friendly and efficient. Everything is cooked fresh and it shows in the quality.

Myself and my wife were travelling to the New Forest and were looking for a place to stop for a quick bite to eat. We saw the signs for this and decided to give it a go. Don't be fooled by the overgrown greenery in the car park and the slightly tired looking pub as the food we had was top notch and the staff very friendly. As we were eating later we didn't go for the roast, which did look lovely, but opted for a couple of toasted cheese sour dough sandwiches. I choose brie and caramelised onion and my wife had the same with roasted veg. I must say that mine was a definite 10 out of 10, so tasty, well presented with a lovely salad of mixed leaves, tomatoes, peppers, grapes, strawberries, blueberries and pomegranate seeds. We had a portion of chips to share which again were superb, I think they were double or triple fried with their skins on and lots of crispy bits. Washed down with a pint of Estrella we left feeling very well feed and impressed. Can highly recommend.

We had lunch at the Rainbow today and it was perfect. I had whitebait starter and my husband had prawn cocktail. Really good size portions, beautifully presented, so fresh with colourful and tasty salad. For mains I had a stilton Ploughmans, what can I say it was so well put together. There are lots of options for the type of ploughmans you can have. I was tempted by the brie and the smoked salmon with cream cheese and chives. Big chunck of cheese, wellmade bread, 2 big pieces, and again a salad made with imagination and flair, sweet little jars of pickle and relish, YUMMY. My husband had the homemade stilton burger. " that was the best burger I have ever eaten" his words. The chips. rustic , homemade, deserve a mention too. He also loved the side salad. Friendly, helpful and attentive staff. A memorable meal, good value and first class qulaity.

We were given a warm welcome on arrival. We ordered a sandwich and toasted sandwiches which were very nicely presented. They were all served with a very appetizing salad. The food was deicious and the service was outstanding. We would highly recommend a visit!

After a long walk we popped into the Rainbow for lunch. Although we were after a late lunch we could not have be made to feel more welcome. All the food is freshly made with delicious ingredients. The conservatory area has recently been done up and is light an airy leading out to a number of outside tables. The portions are generous and well present so what not to like?

We were lucky enough to visit on a beautiful hot day and were able to sit under a gazebo and overlook the countryside. The service was friendly, efficient and Covid conscious. The menu is extensive and with all main courses costing £10.00 each a very reasonably priced meal. The paella was delicious and served with a lovely garlic ciabatta. Will definitely visit again.

Amazing food, great seating area with grass to play on. We are vegan, the lovely people that run The Rainbow on the Lake can wip up loads of options!

We stopped here for a break & lunch on our way home from Devon. The place looks a little tired & run down but has a lovely view over Langford lakes & we began to wonder if the pub was selling itself on the view but failing to deliver on the food, but we need not have worried as the toasted sour dough sandwiches served with skin on chips & some salad was surprisingly good & the service was friendly & attentive. I was disappointed not get a nice pint of ale but as they are only open for a few days a week in this current climate they only had a very basic beer selection which was mainly lagers, but the glass of sauvignon was a very suitable substitute!

We found this lovely pub overlooking farmland and a lake. Fantastic food. Good value for money and friendly staff.

Stopped for food on the way back from Longleat. What a great end to the day! The landlord and, I think, his daughter went out of their way to make us very welcome, playing with our small grandson and pointing out local wildlife. We felt like members of the family. The menu was varied and adaptable and our food was tasty and excellent value. We ate in the garden and enjoyed a fantastic view in the sunshine. All very relaxing, would definitely return. Thank you!

Came here with 3 friends and had a really lovely meal. The food was delicious and desserts presented very nicely. Top chips and great burger also. It was reasonably priced. The service was great - they were friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

We went here for lunch to break a long drive. The pub is close to the main road, but the pub garden is lovely and quiet. There are great views and plenty of tables In the garden (many under gazebos). The landlord and staff were friendly. The service was a little unorganised, but attentive, they seemed surprised to be busy on a Friday lunchtime in half term, but this added to the charm. The food was all freshly prepared and delicious and very good value. They also had a good children’s selection. It’s a shame we don’t live nearer as I would defiantly go back.

I went to the rainbow of the lake at the weekend with a bunch of girlfriends . We hadn’t seen each other for a long time due to COVID and we had the best experience . The landlord was so welcoming and great fun . He totally understood that we were there for some fun . We sat in the garden and it felt like being at a friends . The food was absolutely fantastic . Much more than just pub food . I had the chicken burger which was delicious. I can’t recommend this pub and it’s brilliant landlord enough . Excellent food , excellent beer , excellent service . 10/10

We walked to this lovely pub on the weekend, not knowing what we might find. We were made very welcome and looked after brilliantly. Fantastic food, friendly landlord, lovely view from the garden. Would definitely recommend.

Such a lovely spot and great home cooked food which was absolutely superb, great service, couldn’t fault it!

My dad got me fish and chips tonight and it was amazing. As the parent the take away menu and delivery during this year has been brilliant

I visted this this pub last year and never got round to leaving a review. After driving for a number of hours, myself and my wife (on a whim) decided to stop at this pub. Being impressed by the selection of locally crafted beers on offer, we decided to have a spot of dinner. The food was outstanding and I will not hesitate to return if I am in the area.

Absolutely blown away with the takeaway service I received amidst all these chaotic times. Lovely food and great price.

Thought I’d switch up my takeaway choice as it’s a new year and have to say am very happy I did. The delivery was quick and the quality of the food was on point. Will definitely have to visit when the restrictions ease up.

Met my current girlfriend at this pub for our first date. We both had starters and mains and shared a dessert. All of the courses were delicious! Followed covid guidelines well and we felt very safe.

Spent a few hours having some drinks and food with the pals. Great food and service whilst sticking to covid guidelines :) spaghetti was epic

Amazing food, definitely recommend trying it out. Fresh and good delivery times also, overall great experience

We visited in August 2020, with our 5 year old and our dog. We were extremely nervous due to everything going on in the world and it was our first drink and meal out since lockdown started in March. I very was pleased to see hand sanitiser and the check in facility upon arrival and we chose our table in the garden. These things put my mind at ease. There was a limited but varied menu running and our meals were served in cardboard takeaway boxes which perfectly served the purpose for us. Our dog was made very welcome. Our drinks and food were served via table service so we didn’t need to do anything or go anywhere. What a perfect evening we had with you. Thank you for being open and for having come up with your workarounds to keep everyone safe.

Glad to see they had reopened in some way, however even after reopening food was still served on cardboard and we didnt really feel the owners were very keen to have customers there, maybe they are high risk but had to open... god knows just wasnt a great experience!

Four of us went here for lunch. Nice location and food decent enough.However, all courses were presented in take away boxes and plastic cutlery. To cap it all beer and wine were served in plastic cups! We found this most off putting and seriously affected our enjoyment of the occasion.When asked what was going on the waitress explained "it was a precaution against Covid19" - but she wasn't wearing gloves when handing out the boxes, which seemed a little strange. Needless to say, we won't be frequenting this establishment again. If one wanted a takeaway could have gone to MacDonalds. Be warned.

Stumbled across this lovely pub during a walk. The landlord couldn’t have been more welcoming and friendly. The food was very fresh and delicious. If you are a tourist visiting the area I highly recommend it

We drove up hoping for a roast dinner, after 2pm on a dismal Sunday afternoon. We were the only ones there and were treated as if nothing was too much trouble. Although we had to make do with takeaway boxed food and wooden cutlery, we don’t baulk any more, do we? Both the roast chicken and roast lamb were delicious, with my GF needs not only catered for but alternatives supplied rather than just left off the plate. Gravy included too!

Thank you Gary and team for making my family so welcome. Excellent ale in fine condition. Well organised for social distancing, delicious pie and mash at very reasonable prices and best of all very friendly team. Highly recommended. We will be back! X

Just popped in for a drink as we were nearby- never been before was just a fluke that it was WONDERFUL. Social distancing / covid situation handled brilliantly and staff couldn’t do enough. Lovely outdoor area we sat in with lovely view and plenty of room for kids to run around - recommend! Food looked and smelled yummy although we weren’t eating - we were tempted!

We stopped in hear for a bite to eat on our way back from holiday. We were not disappointed. Despite arriving 20 minutes after the kitchen was due to close the staff made every effort to accommodate us and the kitchen kindly remained open to serve us. The food was delicious and fresh with every effort made on presentation, whilst still adhering to Covid-19 requirement - food was served in cardboard cartons, along with disposable cutlery, so that this could be fully disposed of. Very impressed with the measures taken and by far the best we have seen to date.Staff were friendly and charming and we highly recommend a visit.Stunning views and very relaxing....thank you :)

We have made stopping here on our days out to Longleat a tradition. Today we changed our tradition slightly and stopped for lunch on the way. It was a lovely meal and the staff were very friendly. We were feeling a little cold so decided to stop on the way home, again the food was delicious, staff friendly and made us very welcome as they always do. I like how every time we come there is a different menu so there is always something different to try. We will definitely be stopping again when we are passing!

However everything else was poor. In my party of three we all had the roast beef. After the meal we all agreed that the beef was tough. My view of the roast beef was it was over cooked, extremely tough to cut and then required excessive chewing. I gave up and did not eat it all. The two roast potatoes were not crisp, at all. The yorkshire pudding was soggy and tough. The cauliflower was cooked well, the carrots nearly so and the other vegetables were all over cooked. We stopped at one course and left.The view from the windows is beautiful.

We stopped here for lunch on our way to Cornwall recently but doubt that I will return. The Rainbow is in a beautiful location but is in dire need of some TLC . The staff were friendly & the food average but could be SO much better, The whole establishment has the air of being run on a shoestring budget which would put me off making the detour to find it again

Such a lovely warm welcome. Gary, Dot & owen did not disappoint. Very approachable and friendly. And the food, WOW. Worth every penny. All freshly prepared. All 4 off us thoroughly enjoyed it all. Will definitely travel 3 hours to visit again.

Very good choice of food and excellent service despite surroundings being a little tired. Very good lake views

Called in here on our way back from Portsmouth. Dog friendly, good food, reasonable prices and friendly staff. You get a lollipop with your bill too !

A very welcoming family run pub. It was wet so it was great to be able to take the dog inside with us where a water bowl & biscuits were offered! The lunch menu was quite extensive & the chips were gluten free- always a plus!

Good food, good value I had the ploughman’s and it was great and the onion rings were crisp and delicious just sad I had to leave a couple as so full, staff very helpful and friendly a bit like other reviews and the reason for not giving 5 stars is definitely the decor and the fact the pub really needs a bit of TLC a shame really as could be easily rectified.

went to the rainbow on the lake yesterday staff are lovely food was ok, interior of the pub is tired and dirty the conservatory roof blinds are covered in mould, the windows were dirty and covered in cobwebs such a shame the location is awesome but un fortunately will not be returning

We came here as it was close to Stonehenge (about 15 minutes). The staff was inviting and friendly. I had the black and blue burger which was fantastic. The meat was cooked to perfection and generously topped with condiments. The sides were really generous. It included a salad, homemade coleslaw, fries and onion rings. They had local craft beer on tap which were great choices. The best thing was, is that the menu was seasonal so expect a different variation of the menu for each month. I’d recommend for anyone near Stonehenge for a homemade and affordable option!

On our way home to Southampton from Croyde, North Devon, We had stopped last year and decided to stop again this year for dinner. Quiet pub on a Monday evening.. Nice friendly staff, great food. I had the Bacon and Mushroom Carbonara with Garlic Bread, my wife had the Chicken Breast in a Pepper Sauce. Plenty of fresh vegetables and also not stingy on the sauce. You could easily miss the sign to this pub, even though it is just off the main road. Well worth a visit.

We were on our way home from the Isle of Wight and my husband suggested stopping for food at the 'Pelican' nearby where he had been previously with his golfing friends.

We thought we'd give this place a try as it had many good reviews. Unfortunately it is rather run down, the outside decking area requires complete refurbishment although there are a few new outside tables on the lawn area which are new. Inside it could also do with a complete makeover. Menu's are presented on a very well used piece of A4 paper. The food while being ok at best was nothing special and bore no resemblance to the nice pictures we've seen on this website. The prices are reasonable and the staff were very nice. If you are lucky you might just get a glimpse of the small lake between the trees from the outside decking area.

My boyfriend and I stopped off here enroute home from a long weekend in the Cotswolds, we followed the brown sign off of the main road and found this lovely pub/restaurant with a decked area overlooking lakes and hills. Service was friendly and quick, I chose the steak and kidney pie but it was a suet pudding but was excellent, my boyfriend chose the mackerel, again excellent. We would definitely use this venue again on returning through Salisbury.

Popped into this hidden gem on a beautiful summers day, and was not disappointed. At on a balcony with amazing views and an ice cold coffee. Chatted to the landlady who could not be more accommodating. Will definetly come again.

El personal es amable, pero la comida, aunque no es terrible, deja mucho que desear, especialmente por el precio. A juzgar por la cantidad de críticas entusiastas, creo que debemos haber elegido el día libre del chef y su participación fue hacer lo mejor que pudieron, pero sin ningún gran interés. Triste ya que no habría costado mucho elevar la calidad a muy aceptable.

Viajando de regreso desde Cornwall, que necesita un descanso cómodo y algo de comida decente. ¡Qué hallazgo en la A 36! El Rainbow estaba bien colocado y era un poco después de las 2 pm, así que no esperábamos demasiado en términos de lo que estaba disponible. Estuvimos encantados con lo que ofrecían, el servicio y la calidad de la comida en el menú. Definitivamente nos aseguraremos de que este lugar esté programado en nuestro navegador por satélite para la próxima vez que pasemos.

We were returning from holiday and needed food so saw a sign on the road and decided to eat.

Having spent the day at Longleat, we decided to fall into a pub as we were passing through, on the way home to Whiteley. We happened to see the pub sign from the main road and swung in for some dinner to save cooking when we got back. Lovely friendly landlord and staff, nice views and comfortable pub to be in. Really friendly feel. The food was lovely. Had a black and blue burger, a very generous portion size, with possibly the best home made onion rings I have ever tasted!

Nos detuvimos en el Rainbow en el pub del lago. Escondido y bajo una nueva administración, el excelente personal rápidamente nos hizo sentir bienvenidos. Era bastante tranquilo por dentro y tienen asientos para muchos. Gran hamburguesa, increíbles sándwiches abiertos y patatas con queso. Buen valor también. Cargas de espacio de aparcamiento.

Esta fue mi cuarta visita a este pub un poco apartado. El lugar necesita un poco de modernización, pero se encuentra en un bello entorno con excelentes vistas. El personal es siempre amable y las comidas son muy buenas. En mis dos últimas visitas, las papas fritas y las tortillas tienen la apariencia de estar recocidas pero en realidad tienen un buen sabor. Los tamaños de las porciones son grandes y siempre me complace volver aquí.

Siento pena por el personal cuando es educado, servicial y acogedor solo para ser minado por la cocina atroz. El arco iris en el lago coincide con esa categoría también. Me sorprendió el cartílago y las papas quemadas, de hecho, toda la comida parecía haber sido cocinada en aceite de semanas de antigüedad o una freidora extraída de una punta de basura. Corté la hamburguesa quemada y se la di al perro. Nos dijeron que había una espera de 45 minutos para la comida. No me importa esto si está bien preparado, pero el lugar estaba lleno en un 25%, supongo. Realmente fue horrible. No consigo la zona de estar al aire libre. Muebles cansados con solo dos sombrillas muy gastadas. No están equipados para aprovechar su propio entorno, lo cual es una gran pena.

Well what a hidden gem this place is. Bird sanctuary down the road excellent views across the valley from the pub. People in the pub were friendly. The bar staff are excellent and couldn't of been any nicer or more professional. Good selection of beers and largers. My wife had a latte which she rated as excellent.. a bonus was the chocolate truffle that came with it . She had sea bass fillet which had a wonderful crayfish risotto salad and i had cod and chips. Food was excellent ! .

On our way home from Paultons Park (Friday 29th March) with our grand daughter we decided to call in for an early evening meal.

My husband and I visited The Rainbow on the Lake yesterday (Sunday) tea time, with our little dog (who was warmly welcomed), after a trip visiting Warminster. We decided to eat and had the most delicious meal! We shared smoked haddock croquette starter and had 2 large croquettes with salad & mayonaise - all light, fluffy & delicious. For our main, I had the mushroom spaghetti & garlic bread, and my husband had the roast belly pork stuffed with black pudding and served with an array of perfectly cooked seasonal vegetables. Both portions were extremely tasty, and generous. It's rare that you go somewhere where the food is seasoned properly, the food at The Rainsbow IS seasoned properly - absolutely delicious! The staff are very welcoming and attentive and ensured we had everything we needed. Lovely atmosphere, lovely people and lovely food - looking forward to going back again!

Suitable location to meet friends for lunch and the reviews were good. However, we were very disappointed on arrival and entering - the building exterior and interior look like they haven't been decorated since about 1985. The view from the balcony over the lake is beautiful, but the building has been allowed to become very outdated and desperately needs a lot of capital spent on it to bring it up to modern standards. However, service was friendly. Food was good enough - 2 of us had burgers which were proper homemade and not overcooked, although the side-salads were disappointing, and one had Smoked haddock croquettes which she said were good. The chips were almost black and looked as though they had been cooked in very old oil. Prices are similar to modern gastro-pubs but I thought was over the top for the type of establishment. Would I return? No.

Travelled 40 mins to this pub for good food as they used to own the pub near us and we always loved it. As ever fantastic food and brilliant service!!!!

Have visited on several occasions and the food and service are always excellent. Some unusual dishes I have not had before but have never had any cause for complaint. Love the desserts and have great difficulty in making up my mind.

So, on our way home from our holiday my partner and I called in for Sunday lunch. We both ordered roast lamb. When our meals were brought to us, there was some grey coloured, indistinguishable meat on the plate, plus some pale tasteless gravy, anaemic potatoes, an undercooked pig in blanket and a soggy Yorkshire pudding. When I tasted the meat, I couldn’t actually tell what it was supposed to be. My partner was of the same opinion. We complained, and someone came out of the kitchen and basically argued with us about our meal, saying she’d never had a single complaint, which I find hard to believe. She reluctantly changed our meat but then charged us extra for doing so!!! It was without a shadow of a doubt, the worst Sunday lunch I’ve ever eaten and won’t be returning.

The pub is really well decorated, great big fish tank, cute decorations, suberb and very polite staff but unfortunately the food really let it down. A steak was very thin and had no flavour and I dont believe it was 10 ounces as stated on menu. The burgers were very big but the beef was very crumbly and tasted funny. Wouldnt return.

Fab find!!! We saw the signs off the main road and popped in... lovely pub with very friendly staff who really make you feel welcome!! Food is also extremely good.. home cooked and good size portions and a very reasonable price... we will be back!!

A very big thank-you to the staff at 'the Rainbow' for the extra care and attention that they gave us at lunch today. A lovely view out over the lake and clean comfortable place with a good selection on the menu - and behind the bar.

The staff were friendly, welcoming and accommodation. Surprisingly little heat from the enclosed wood fire next to us. Comprehensive menu of pub food favourites. Reasonable food, but not exceptional. Refreshing Lilly's Apple and Blackberry cider. Dog-friendly and free WiFi.