The best restaurants serving British food in Painswick Stroud South West

What a find! Really nice pub hidden in a small village. Friendly staff and top quality food. Excellent portions for children too. Would highly recommend

We visited last Sunday after walking the dogs in the village, which is so beautifull When we got to the pub we were welcomed to a lovely open fire, warm and cosy. I had a three mixed roast, which was cooked perfectly, and was so large it was hard to Finnish, great value for what I paid. Others had homemade lasagne obviously homemade, Salmon fishcakes full of Salmon bot potato with the best chips ever. We were all so full, but could not resist the puds, There Bannoffi pie was to die for, as was the home.ade apple crumble with custard. We will deffinatelly be back and enjoyed our visit.

Welcoming, menu was quite exotic and fairly expensive but everyone happy with their food. Homemade bread

In a very scenic part of the world, the Slad valley has a charm all of its own. Deeply wooded valleys and streams make it ideal walking country; you'll certainly work up an appetite and thirst climbing up the slopes and wending your way through the little hamlets that pepper the hillsides. So, where to go? The Woolpack is an obvious choice, offering a range of good local beers and dishes that include classic bar snacks, and more substantial meals in the restaurant. The pub itself is an unpretentious set of rooms where everyone can feel comfortable, with simple stripped tables and chairs and various local photographs and memorabilia - including the inevitable collection devoted to the life and works of Laurie Lee. The food on offer is a bit more imaginative than usual, but not excessively so (no "concept dishes", thank goodness). Everything seems fresh and is well presented by the very welcoming and friendly staff. The only slightly negative comment I would make is that, along with several other reviewers, I found the prices slightly higher than might be expected. Perhaps this comes with the struggle in running a pub these days, but it's a fine balance between running close to deficit and putting people off. On the day of our visit the pub was pretty busy, so perhaps they have judged their market correctly.

Very polite staff accommodated two scruffy walkers for a last minute afternoon tea in their comfortable well decorated lounge - excellent quality food and we weren’t left hungry which is often the case in London where we live. You absolutely get what you pay for, we’ll be visiting again if we’re in the area.

A cosy pub with a great atmosphere. The staff are always very pleasant and helpful. There is a small patio garden at the back, which is a nice place to sit when the weather's good. The food is good, especially the scampi.

Once again a very pleasant family lunchtime in a warm friendly atmosphere. Even though the weather was foul, the view from the panoramic dining room window remains majestic. Good food, well-prepared and presented - enjoyed by us all. Many thanks.