The Spread Eagle Hotel in Wiltshire - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We arrived at a very busy time on the Bank Holidy Sunday, fearing there would be little hope of getting a table. We were warmly welcomed & taken to a table quickly. The menu offered a wide range & I was spoilt for choice. I chose a pulled pork rascal with accompaniments which was really tasty! My son was equally pleased with his steak & ale "proper" pie. Usually i don't have pudding & indeed was rather full, but we were both tempted by the various puddings on the menu & glad we were. Those we chose were delicious. The service was excellent, as was the food, and it was good value for money. An all round excellent experience.

Came in at 11am and had a chat with I think the landlady, lovely and do friendly. Then walked around the garden and came back pub humming and such a lovely server behind the bar. I can recommend the rhubarb cider with ice. I've just ordered some food and sat people watching drinking my cider. Definately 5 star so far on a busy sunny Saturday

Very disappointed with the selection of food on the menu. Nothing healthy for either the adults or the children Very attentive staff

So disappointed. I have eaten at the Spread Eagle on a number of occasions over the years and it has always had an interesting menu and good food. However, assuming it would be the same, I did not check the menu when I booked. What a mistake, especially as I was taking friends there for the first time for my birthday. Very mediocre pub food. Unimaginative menu and pricey for what it was. Would not bother going again. Such a shame that this pub is resting on its laurels as due to its location it has a captive audience.

Interesting pub within the Stourhead Estate. Generally rather cramped inside probably due to its popularity. Service very good, food good although a little pricey for pub grub.

Warm welcome. Great atmosphere. Dog was welcome in bar area. Service was prompt and food was presented beautifully and tasted great.

The food was very disappointing. Not very well cooked at all with both the Mediterranean tart and the fried eggs burnt on the bottom. The chunky chips were overcooked and felt they had just been reheated. The plates were cold too. Considered expensive for the quality of food provided.

We’ve eaten here before when we’ve visited Stourhead and previously we’ve never had any complaints. The pub is in a great setting and it’s very conveniently located. It’s been the better option for lunch than the National Trust cafe by the car park. Sadly, this time wasn’t the best experience for us. We’d planned this day out quite meticulously and we’d booked a table for 12 noon. We had an email confirming our booking at this time, but when we arrived we were told that our booking wasn’t until 2pm! We would never have booked a lunch that late and the staff were sceptical until we showed them the email which clearly confirmed a table booked for 12 noon. They then said they could fit us in at 12, but it did feel rather like they were doing us a favour. We had arrived around 10 minutes early and were only allowed to order soft drinks as they don’t serve alcohol until 12. We also weren’t allowed to go into the dining area until 12, but were then irritated to find a family already sitting down. The menu was quite limited and we ordered the only starter that we both fancied. This arrived promptly and was pretty nice, although I am not a fan of slates being used instead of plates (mine also had the corner missing). We both ordered the roast beef and cauliflower cheese for two. I can only say that this was very disappointing. The beef was cooked nicely, but the Yorkshire pudding was soggy and inedible. The gravy tasted strange. The cauliflower cheese was almost tasteless, the sauce tasted as though it had come from a packet. This experience reminded me of why I avoided pub roast lunches for years, but having had my faith restored in recent times at local pubs, I felt confident in giving this a go. I really wished I hadn’t. I think we’ll be going to the National Trust cafe next time.

This is by far the best pub meal I have had in a long time. Given its location the prices were very reasonable and the food was delicious. We were looked after by attentive staff who went out of their way to make sure I could make good choices for my allergies- when I asked if a starter was dairy free the waitress asked the chef and the reply was “we can make it dairy free” this is great news when usually the choice in places is limited because it’s all pre prepared. For main I had a delicious Mediterranean tart which was both gluten and dairy free and my partner had a delicious pulled pork brioche burger. Don’t be put off by other reviews this is definitely a gem and much better than the overpriced NT cafe at the entrance to the gardens. Dog friendly too which was a real bonus- we will be returning!

It’s a difficult one… location is great and there is really no other option if you want a roast or pub food in the area. Which feels like the reason they think it’s acceptable to sell very mediocre expensive food. The roast was £19… it came out and was cold in some places and piping hot in others. Roast beef was over cooked therefore tough, but also cold, so didn’t want to send it back in case they microwaved it and it would then be more tough. We did complain, but also said that we were in a rush so would eat it as it was, as although it was cold, it was not entirely inedible. And as it turned out the manager didn’t make it to the table until after we’d finished anyways. Wasn’t expecting any money off as we did eat it all, they did take off the (optional) service as a goodwill Gesture 🤦‍♀️ I would say if you have time, Google and look for other pubs in the area and go after your walk, it is not worth the money. Or grab something form the national trust cafe at the top which is always decent!

From the moment I booked a table, to saying farewell we were all very well looked after. We were made welcome as soon as we arrived, a good range of drinks and a varied menu meant we all found a drink and meal to suit our tastes, no complaints from anyone. Service was swift but we were not pressured. The last meal we had here was also good and we would all like to visit again soon and will spread the word. Congratulations, you have achieved what many other venues struggle to provide.

Terrible food - waiter was embarrassed with what he was serving Don’t eat here- the street food outside for the lights is much better Such a shame as it could have been great had they had a trained chef

Our group was quite a large party and we had booked a Christmas meal with pre-ordered food. I had the soup starter which tasted bland and was served with a white bread roll. No option given for brown. Then I had a Mediterranean Tart which was inedible. It was slimy in the middle and the crust was as dry as a cracker. The chips were the chunky variety and were dry and floury and almost inedible. The raspberry roulade was nice apart from the frozen raspberry used as decoration. Finally they only served Full Fat milk. I mean seriously. The service was excellent and attentive. The place suffers from Captive Audience Syndrome. Ie there is no other option so the impression is it’s there way or tough. To me this is the type of restaurant that reminds me of Britain 20 years ago. Distinctly mediocre food and disappointing.

Quite happy to recommend the Spread Eagle Inn. Very welcoming, tasty quality food and an ideal spot for visiting the beautiful Stourhead which is just a very short walk away. There is much more going on around and about than their website lets on (think it may be a tad out of date) so venture forth and go and enjoy - and a big shout out to Ben in the bar !

Very, very nice. Thought food might be somewhat mediocre as we could see that they are very busy, being on the Stourhead estate but not so. Sat in the bar area and it was quite comfortable. I had venison casoulet which was delicious, wife had fish and chips (beautiful big piece of fish and nicely cooked chips), and daughter had burger which looked nice and she said was delicious. Good service (perhaps tables could be cleared a bit faster as noticing people repeatedly having to sit at uncleared tables) and friendly.

I've walked past the Spread Eagle Inn so many times on our walks around Stourhead and never popped in. As it was my partner's birthday (and it was hammering down with rain) in we went. It was fab! Really friendly and polite lady at the bar made us feel like we belonged there, and we had a truly gorgeous meal, served quickly and in a really lovely room (we sat in the small restaurant bit out the back). The food, I can't emphasize this enough, was terrific and not at all overpriced. It will become a regular thing, but maybe after the walk next time as I could barely move after eating all that :D Thank you from us both!

This pub is in the most beautiful grounds of Stourhead National Trust Park. In the most lovely setting we had a fabulous lunch there and it was the perfect pre Christmas light trail thing to do. We have eaten here many times and it’s always great. Our waitress Julie was just brilliant and sometimes it’s the staff that make a meal experience for you. My fish & chips were spot on, nice to get proper mushy peas and not fancy smashed minted peas. My son loved his Burger and his girlfriend enjoyed the veg tart. We had apple pie, Christmas pud and sticky toffee pudding after and were happy with all of it. It’s right in the heart of the Stourhead grounds so why wouldn’t you treat yourself to a meal before your walk.

Nice food, Great atmosphere and Julie the lady that waited on use was lovely Going back next week with more friends

Excellent pub grub. The staff were all lovely, in particular Julie. Nothing was too much trouble, and she has a terrific sense of humour.

Called in for lunch during a visit to the Stourhead Estate. Great welcome and outstanding service. Ate in the restaurant but tables also available in the bar. Quite a varied menu as well as a specials board. Steak & ale pie was superb as well as the chestnut tart. Meal finished off with great coffee.

It is a very convenient location after wandering around Stourhead. Booking is essential as it gets very busy, even in mid November. The choice of food was limited but probably covers most peoples requirements. The tables (particularly ours) are very close together and make it quite difficult to get in and out. The service was "stretched" and we had long waits between courses and drinks being delivered, but very friendly and aware that it was slow so don't know if we were just unlucky on the day. The food was very if not extremely good and we all enjoyed every bit of every course.

We have come to this inn over many years, usually just for a drink but sometimes for lunch; it is very busy and well placed on the edge of the National Trust Stourhead estate. Even in November I thought it wise to book for Sunday lunch and even then could not get my first choice of time. No problem because we parked in their private car park and did a pleasant perambulation of the lake before taking our table for 5 an hour later. The Sunday lunch menu is different with a couple of roasts plus a number of their daily items. Starters are not cheap and we chose to share - a wise decision given their sizes. The whitebait were plump and the pate delicious. 3 of us ordered the roast topside of beef, each to a different rarity. They were tender and served with a choice of 5 vegetables. 2 of us had the venison casserole which was scrumptious and served with 3 (different again) vegetables. The ladies shared a bottle of NZ Sauvignon Blanc and the chaps enjoyed pints of St Austel Pedigree. No room for desserts but excellent "proper" coffees. The whole meal was a delightful experience on a grey autumn day improved to no small degree by the delightful Julie, who anticipated our requirements and was constantly jolly. I used to rate the Spread Eagle as a good but not outstanding place to eat. It has now moved up considerably into the top ten locally for me.

Delicious lunch of venison casserole and fresh vegetables.Looked after by very pleasant waitress called Laura.She smiled and chatted with a very good personality

Brilliant lunch with friends today. Harmony and her staff were so good, attentive and friendly and nothing too much trouble. I had to make a couple of changes to our large booking (22), but she was very understanding throughout. Food was delicious. Would recommend and I will be back!

Great veggie options, very tasty. Cosy warm dining area, which was very welcome as it was a cold and wet day. Service was excellent, thanks very much Julie for looking after us so well! Would recommend :)

We had a day out at StourHead today. We had lunch at the Spread Eagle pub. We were looking for veggie options. There were two on the menu. Both were delicious and well presented. Julie our waitress was welcoming, highly efficient and very attentive. We...

We arrived at 12.30 and all the tables were taken, but the helpful staff managed to fit us in as another couple left. We didn't have to wait long for our meals,which were both delicious and filling. So often we are disappointed when eating out,...

We arrived and ordered lunch at 12.40. By 1.40 we still had not received our food. We had seen our food spilled by a waitress on multiple occasions. We were only offered a refund on our food despite giving the restaurant an hour of our...

Really good quality food, lovely service, great staff; attentive and caring, beautiful location, easy to park, reasonably priced, very clean, definitely worth a visit and would recommend.

This inn is a. Usual treat for the eye! Nature abounds with a walking path through beauty. The chef at the Inn is incredible. The food was 5 Star. I also stayed here several nights. The staff did EVERYTHING to make my stay incredible! Although...

Firstly I would like to praise the bar staff. Polite, efficient and friendly. I had the Camembert with Garlic & Rosemary from the Light Bites Selection. What a disappointment. The Camembert had no taste what so ever and wasn't properly baked. It had the consistency...

We had an amazing time at The Spread Eagle in Stourton, Wiltshire! The food was fantastic, but what really stood out was the exceptional service provided by the team, especially Martha and Christine. Their friendly welcome and attentive service made the experience truly memorable. We...

The only reason I have rated this visit a 2 star is due to the young lad behind the bar who was trying to be helpful and serve drinks but was chastised very badly by the older woman behind the bar at least twice while...

We’ve just got back from dinner here and I just had to add a review about this lovely place. We were a party of 5, my husband and I, our 6 year old and the grandparents. Service was fabulous from the moment we arrived. Our...

Gorgeous day out at stourhead finished off by a delicious meal at The spread eagle inn. The food was beautiful, Well presented and full of flavour, which was made even better by sitting outside in sunshine and having really helpful staff We will definitely be...

Visiting Stourhead we thought it would be nice to have Lunch in the Spread Eagle as it is on Site, First impression was concerning, a lot of tables waiting to be cleared from previous guests, Friendly greeting and shown to our table, 20 minutes before...

Absolutely perfect Lovely lunch on a beautiful day sat in a lovely courtyard What more could you want on a sunny day Staff very attentive and amazing gastro pub food at affordable prices for the area Definitely returning soon as possible

Oh dear! After all these good reviews I am going to put the cat among the pigeons. We drove 90 minutes to Stourton to take out two old friends for lunch. We arrived first and ordered drinks...no drinks. Had to chase them up. Friends arrived....

I booked our table for 3 people and arrived 15 minutes early, which was not a problem for the staff. The drinks order was taken and swiftly delivered. The beers and cider were clear and well kept. The food order arrived in good time and...

What a little gem. Lovely room with comfy bed. Great atmosphere. Food was amazing. We had 2 nights with breakfast and stayed for dinner each evening. Christine & Ben were very attentive along with all the staff, nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend...

WELLS Holiday (11-05-23) After a long hot walk we found the pub and went in to be met by Christina from California serving and making us so at home, great conversation and bought our drinks outside to our table to meet the wife, a lovely...

We've been here a few times over the years, it's always busy due to it's location in Stourhead gardens. We visited on Monday, service was efficient and friendly. The food was good, I had the special of salmon, greens and crushed new potatoes and it...

We had a lovely welcome from Christine and then looked after by Harmony. Delicious food and excellent service. Thank you everyone.

Lovely pub next to the national trust gardens with friendly staff. Food hot and fresh. Only downside, £4 for some chips...and by some, I mean 7 chips in a tiny bowl. Pretty rediculous considering how good everything else was. Sad I didn't take a photo...

Best nights sleep, comfy bed, warm room and very quiet. Comfy towels, bathroom was warm. No shower but didn’t matter tbh. We had room 3 which is very spacious with a fabulous view from a large window and window seat. Service was excellent, nothing too...

I am mainly writing this review to praise the fantastic service. I have allergies galore, and it was a pleasure not to be viewed as a problem; thank you to the outstanding American lady who served us. What a joy. The food was excellent.

We had a fantastic lunch here. Staff were really friendly and welcoming - especially Christine. The star dish was the pork and cider pie; fabulous home made pastry and succulent filling, served with spiced red cabbage and Savoy cabbage. Really spectacular, and we are keen...

Booked for 16:15 but only allowed to order off Christmas menu, £24.95 for two courses. I only wanted chips off the lunch menu, luckily the rest in my party were ordering, so the chef agreed to cater to me. The chips were delicious and everybody...

We have eaten here several times and have always enjoyed it - the food was things like pies, gammon egg & chips , cod & chips etc but all freshly cooked and tasty . Yesterday we found the menu had changed and on first site...

We dived in here as the heavens opened on Sunday morning! The staff were so welcoming, especially as the place soon became full due to the weather! The American manager was lovely! She was finding more chairs for people while serving hot drinks (their hot...

We had a fantastic Sunday roast here. We both had pork and it was a generous portion and arrived hot (yay!). We had sticky toffee pudding for desert which was also perfect. Everything was delicious and we will definitely return. Service was excellent from the...

We had a really delicious lunch here, 3 different meals, all hot and tasty, came quickly. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice atmosphere inside and outside.

Me and my partner always love coming to Stourhead House and Gardens. brilliant place. However, The Spread Eagle Inn ruins it massively. We decided to go try the Inn for breakfast, after seeing the extortionate prices, we just went for a scone each instead. Whilst...

A real gem of a pub found in the Stourhead Estate; a traditional pub decor, with wooden furniture, fireplace and a good vibe. Staff are very accommodating, friendly & helpful. We opted for a lighter lunch, and the hot, steaming bowl of Stilton & Broccoli...

Just visited this beautiful pub to take my parents for Sunday lunch as a thank you treat. We had the beef, which was absolutely delicious. The vegetables were incredibly fresh and Yorkshire pudding was so good that my son kept sneaking bites! The staff were...

A very limited and expensive menu. We had ordered a few pints from the only two lagers they have on tap and all were flat. We complained and got more of the same. we didn't want to make a fuss so we just accessed the...

We have eaten quite well here in the past and love walking at Stour head, so were glad to be offered a table. However, it didn't take long to realize that the rather expensive chicken caesar salad had only shreds of chicken, no discernible Parmesan...

A very positive experience for two hot walkers... staff were very helpful and the food well cooked and good quality. We will be back. Well done and thanks.

Shame this is near the Magnificant Stourhead NT Gardens…The prices are a disgrace and a rip off. Three Pounds Fifty Pence for a pint of lime & soda, I pay 75pence at a pub where i live…it’s only a mixer, if you had a lager...

For a such a fine building in such a beautiful location I was expecting a rather grand lunch. The lunchtime menu was appalling. Half-a-dozen unimaginative choices: fish and chips, ploughman’s, some focaccias that the young waiter spent sometime explaining were not as stated on the...

Beautiful inn with a decent pub and dining area. The pub is dog friendly and got little biscuts for the furry friends at the bar. There is also an outdoor area next to the stream overlooking the Sawley Bridge, a medieval packhorse bridge. The head...

Once we secured a table outside we were served promptly with good food (burgers and vegan wraps) which was all very good. Drinks were good and service very friendly despite having to deal with a large drunken wedding party. Prices a little Highbury OK given...

We booked for four people for lunch on a lovely spring day. On arrival there we were told by staff that meals were not being served in the courtyard today.. there was plainly a staffing issue, however after a little persuasion they did agree to...

Last week I came to stourhead for a visit and I found the place not up to my disability needs and the choice of food was substandard If I knew that your pub did hot meal at the pub

We've been to Stourhead many a time and never thought of eating n The Spread Eagle Inn. Visiting this time for the Light Festival we went in for their Christmas menu - what a treat. Fabulous service, extremely good wholesome food and a very reasonable...

Stayed for 2 nights to see the Christmas lights display and view the gardens at Stourhead. Have to say the staff were the real highlight of our stay, especially Michelle who was brilliant. Room was big (No 5) and was comfortable. The food was good...

A lovely walk around illuminated gardens was made complete by our visit to this Inn, which itself is within the National Trust grounds at Stourhead. The Inn was build in the early 19th Century and some areas could do with an upgrade; décor in the...

We visited as part of a trip to Stourhead. We didn’t book ahead but managed to get the last table at lunchtime. The staff were incredibly friendly and the food was excellent. Soup of the day was delicious as was the BLT.

My partner and I booked a table a couple of weeks in advance as, due to previous experiences, we were expecting a high-quality Sunday lunch. I can imagine many people visit the Spread Eagle Inn as part of their visit to Stourhead (which is lovely...

We called in whilst visiting Stourhead. As we hadn’t booked we weren’t sure whether or not we would be able to get a table or not but thankfully they had one. Best Sunday lunch we’ve had for a long time. Plenty of meat, more than...

We were lucky to arrive as a table became free. The restaurant was heavily booked and so we ate in the ‘first come, first served’ pub. The menu provided good options. My wife had a potted crab starter which was excellent. As a main course...

Absolutely lovely I stopped for a light lunch, the tomato and basil soup was amazing and service friendly and excellent

We stopped here for lunch after a visit to Stourhead. Food was a bit pricey but was promptly delivered and plentiful. They’d obviously been busy as some things were missing from their menu.

15 minutes to serve the drinks, 40 minutes to serve the main course (no starters) and the ham sandwich order for my 8 year old was incorrect. When the waiter came with the bill he explained there was a service charge added, amazing he didn’t...

Blackboards displayed menus outside - but it wasn't clear that most of it wasn't available on a Sunday. Order was taken and paid for (plus tip taken in advance) with no mention of the fact that what was ordered wasn't going to be possible. 30...

We visited Stourhead and this pub is in the courtyard at the end of the one way route. We were pleased to take the opportunity of a sit downat one of the many picnic tables. Some of these are for pub customers only whilst others...

Stopped for lunch during a trip to the Stourhead National Trust. It was busy for lunchtime service but had a lovely light lunch and the service was good. We were happy to pay for the service charge if asked but when we asked for the...

Our group of four all thought our food (fish and chips, burger and ploughman’s) was average, but overpriced. The service was excellent though; prompt, friendly and efficient. Despite the service, I don’t think that we would go back.

A great place to stop whilst visiting the National Trust gardens. Outside only at present, but good nonetheless.

We'd booked to visit Stourhead House, and after spending a few hours there, we decided to discover the village and try and find somewhere to eat before ambling to the car and heading back home. This place took our fancy as the first bar area...

Some of the very best fish and chips anywhere, served with tasty salad and fantastic minted peas. We both had fish, then I had a tasty stick date and toffee pudding and my wife had brownie, which they did without the nuts for her. Proper...

First time back since Feb for a wonderful roast. Everything was cooked to perfection, bread sauce and gravy were very flavoursome. Two minor things to mention, no cranberry sauce and only 3 small roast potatoes. Had it not been for that I'd have rated it...

This is a lovely country pub in a beautiful setting virtually within the grounds of the National Trust's Stourhead Gardens. We received a warm welcome and all the staff were really polite, friendly and helpfull. The bar and restaurant areas are spacious and clean with...

After a stroll around the gardens at Stourhead drop into the Spread Eagle for a good lunch served by friendly helpful staff. Excellent pub grub in a great atmosphere rounds of a memorable visit.

Know the Covid Guidance, booked a table for lunch but staff clearly confused by the rule of 6, if you have your own policy then it would be useful to advise customers beforehand. Unsatisfied with staff who were less than interested. Well done on your...

Average food , not up to par for what they are charging . Bar area felt a bit lacking of atmosphere. Nor what I was expecting. I am not sure we will eat here again , would go elsewhere , but ok for a drink...

A peaceful location to enjoy a pint of real ale with a delicious cake .Ideally situated at the end of the lake walk and a short distance from the main carpark . In fact if you are lucky you can find a space in its...

Though we did not eat or drink here as we had taken a picnic, all the tables in the Courtyard were busy and everyone seemed to be enjoying the fare on offer.

We called in for lunch after a walk around Stourhead when we had worked up a good appetite. The food was excellent with large helpings and the service was so friendly and helpful. On top of that the location is wonderful with no cars or...

I’ve given this 3 stars as the staff were so friendly and polite. The food is distinctly average and over priced. The ploughman’s was disappointing with a chunk of not particularly fresh bread, a good chunk of cheddar, a small slice of ham, a mixed...

Have been trying to come to the Spread Eagle for a while and we made it last night, what a very popular place good job we booked ahead! Had a very nice meal under the Government scheme. Plenty on the plate, nicely presented and very...

What an excellent evening meal. As with other reviews we concur with regards to the lovely staff. Nothing is too much trouble and even though they were run of their feet clearing tables they were attentive and incredibly friendly. A huge portion of ham, egg...

This is definitely a Good to Go restaurant who deserves a Green Tick for being socially distant aware. First impression was that we both felt very safe here. All staff wore face shields, there was a one-way system with clearly marked green arrows carefully placed...

A Gift of a Weekend! A kindly gesture from friend and we added another night! A very good decision indeed. A charming hotel with oldy worldy rooms, great attentive staff, delicious food and a beautiful area to visit. Great walks around the area and a...

I had ham egg and chips and very nice it was. Washed down with a pint of Butcombe. My wife had smoked salmon roll which she enjoyed.

Slow cooked pork with caramelized apple and the nicest gravy imaginable. I really can't think of a better meal for years.

Two old friends arrange to meet at Stourhead for a walk, followed by lunch at The Spread Eagle Inn. We settled down in the cosy bar near the fire and had a lovely time. The staff are very friendly, service was excellent and my bacon,...

We dropped in on spec after visiting the light show at Stourhead. Our arrival was rather late but we were made very welcome. The service was friendly and efficient and the food excellent.

Really nice meal with speedy service all enjoyed it followed by Stourhead first Christmas lights trail which was one of the best I have seen and believe me I have seen a lot over the years. Really enjoyed our visit and highly recommend for next...

We booked a meal for our family as a Christmas celebration, there were eight of us including a baby. When we arrived we were met by the staff, who seemed concerned that we expected to eat. We reassured them that we had a reservation and...