The best restaurants serving British food in Wiltshire South West

We were lucky enough to have pre lunch drinks on the terrace in brilliant sunshine. On a Sunday there is a choice of four dishes for each course. That is plenty of choice and mqkes life easier. The food was very good and a serviceable wine list. The staff are very helpful and efficient.

Booked lunch during February half term for four (inc my elderly Grandma). Sat in the library and after a few minutes grabbed a drinks menu. I was told someone would come to take our order (bar completely empty) but no one did. I asked at reception if they would take our coats and we were glared at. Would it kill anyone to smile and say hello and goodbye? After 15 minutes we went to se what was happening only to be told they did not have one of the drinks. When we asked what a suitable substitute would be they appeared confused and had very little knowledge. No menus were offered. We were not ushered to our table. Extremely limited menu and the children’s menu seemed preferable but prices inflated. Nothing I couldn’t have cooked better myself and the portions are absolutely tiny. Hardly any atmosphere. Service was very slow. Crumbs on the table when we arrived. No one asked us how our meal was once we had been served, staff wandered around aimlessly. We have been to Bowood several times now as my Grandma likes it but have grown tired of it now and hoping that things will improve which they never do, we will not be returning. It has really gone down hill, not worth the money

ORDER (to takeaway); Shortbread slices, Lrg Cinammon Latte Katsu chicken slice SERVER; Sabia Member of staff seemed new to the location. Even though some may think that being slow in processing and checking the order, aswell as how to correctly put it into till. Could be a bad thing, I would rather have someone take the time to make sure everything was right the first time. Even though there was a queue, the server kept their attention on us. Checking if we wanted the options that came with the latte. A second member staff came out during our visit, so please dont think that the server was left all alone.

Had a lovely stay. Was here to see Joseph Arthur in this wonderful setting. Traditional English pub with fantastic views of surrounding countryside.

Great fish and chips. Have not bought before but having tried it we will be making this our regular place. Very friendly staff and all cooked perfectly. Prices very competitive too. Many thanks

Tasteless chees with the jacket potato. A ton of butter on it and all round pretty miserable meal. I would not visit again even if you paid me! £11 for jacket and coffee. RIP off

Small hotel bar which didn't really live up to its name in terms of the decoration. Small selection of beer and cider but comfy chairs. Signage for toilets is quite confusing. Some interesting objects on the walls.

Six friends, we stayed at the hotel for four days. The restaurant food was superb and the staff knowledgeable and very helpful. All dishes were well presented and very tasty.

Great service, amazing food, great homemade cakes on offer, the place is clean, the staff are so friendly and happy to see you, will definitely be stopping in again!

Sat, ate and enjoyed the service.

Wonderful service and the first pub that I have encountered In salisbury which I’m sure our foreign visitors will welcome and the. Staff are certainly making an effort to make customers feel welcome well done 👌

A lovely friendly pub with quality pub food. A few different things on the menu with a Nepalise influence. We have had a couple of lunches here and have found them to be the best pub food we've had in a long time.

I was a little anxious with the low score on the reviews. I must say it isn’t warranted. Just had Sunday lunch (23/02/25) and the food was great, hot and fresh.

Has been closed for years, it is semi derelict,a great shame as it would be a great place for the village if it would be able to be done up.

The customer service was great! Our servers were really friendly and attentive to our requests. One in particular was really kind to my children allowing them to “pay” with their “cards” on the card machine. And the roast dinner was delicious with generous portions!