The best restaurants serving British food in Christchurch and English Bicknor Forest of Dean South West

From the moment we walked through the front door we were made to feel welcome. The dining room is warm and cozy, the decor eclectic. With a choice of two menus, the bar or specials there was plenty of choice. The bar menu giving you the option to reduce your per head spend. We all opted for dishes from the specials menu!! We are a family that loves our food. Every dish was beautifully presented, well proportioned and delicious. I can whole heartedly recommend the goats cheese and pesto beignets to start and if you have a big appetite the ribeye surf and turf. There was a great choice of gluten free or gluten free adaptable options and with no gluten contamination in the fryers we could all share the fries. We only managed one dessert between six of us and were delighted with the lemon sorbet presented inside a frozen lemon. The staff were all knowledgeable and willing to help with menu suggestions, and adjustments to suit dietary requirements. Nothing was too much trouble. If you are not in the area it is worth going out of your way to enjoy dinner.

The food here was lovely. We had a meal on Saturday night sausage and mash and a steak Sunday roast. Absolutely bloody lovely! Lovely staff lovely ambience, dog friendly. Would definitely recommend. Thank you

Cracking village pub with very friendly characters, lovely pint of Butty Bach, the food did look good..to answer past criticism, the toilet was spotless and smelled clean, it's an old pub so full of character....it's a pity Wales lost, great stop if you're at Bracelands.