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The Carpenters Arms
The Carpenters Arms Reviews

The Carpenters Arms

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Reviews of The Carpenters Arms (147)

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5.2/6

147 reviews

5.2/6

147 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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3/6
Rachel W.10 days ago · 1 review

Nice spot but food unfortunately bland, very basic and pretty small portions. Had lasagna it had very little meat sauce in it and don't think it had ever seen a tomato. Salmon was dreadful! dry with overcooked veg and no sauce. Even a wedge of lemon would have helped. Pudding was nice and the highlight of a disappointing meal. Had the feeling they had over booked. 2 lads behind bar were lovely but the stress was showing.

"Very good"
5/6
Steve W.14 days ago · 9 reviews

Great food and atmosphere in a traditional English country pub.

"Good"
4/6
Adrian S.24 days ago · 1 review

Main menu was a bit limited but tasted good tho lasagne was abit dry...Dessert was smothered in chocolate sauce not stated on menu so left most of it. ....The landlady put heating on by us but went off quite quick and got cold .....

"Very good"
5/6
Wendy S.a month ago · 1 review

We had a lovely time at the carpenters arms miserden. The food was very good and we could take our little dog in. All +++++s in my book. Thank u.

"Very good"
5/6
Brenda D.a month ago · 1 review

Good food , good service but the room was a little chilly. We did request the table by the window but wish we had sat by the fire as it was a cold day!

"Very good"
5/6
Peter T.a month ago · 1 review

Good food and service. Friendly welcome and atmosphere as always

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert D.a month ago · 1 review

Very friendly service, ideal menu for hungry walkers and good value

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen D.a month ago · 1 review

We received a friendly welcome and all the staff were helpful and happy to help. Enjoyed a glass of cider in the sunshine during the day and the an evening meal with a welcome of a warm fire and cosy area for 8 of us to eat.

"Average"
3/6
Sally P.2 months ago · 1 review

Service not great. Food was ok. Way too much. All had different sized portions! Need to brush up on the table service.

"Very good"
5/6
Michael H.2 months ago · 1 review

Friendly welcoming Landlord and staff, very short wait for the food we ordered. Our meals were excellent value and of great quality and quantity.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel M.2 months ago · 1 review

Everything you could want from a pub lunch after a long winter walk. Exceptionally lovely staff and publican and a brilliant menu with excellent range of choices. Extremely good value for money and such a good atmosphere. What a lovely village pub. We will definitely be back for more.

"Very good"
5/6
Philip C.2 months ago · 1 review

Welcoming and unpretentious traditional pub in a beautiful English village in the Cotswold hills

"Very good"
5/6
Claire M.2 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly and welcoming. Food was very tasty and delicious.

"Very good"
5/6
Nina R.3 months ago · 1 review

Roaring log fire to brighten up a cold, dull day. Friendly chat with other customers. Thoughtful host.

"Very good"
5/6
Juan P.3 months ago · 1 review

Lovely lunch today and very friendly staff. We had jacket potatoes and soup after nice walk.

"Very good"
5/6
Jon O.3 months ago · 1 review

Wonderful staff, great environment and delicious food - Thank You so much!

"Very good"
5/6
Mike T.4 months ago · 3 reviews

Lovely food, great atmosphere. Very reasonably priced too, we will be Back

"Excellent"
6/6
Tom C.4 months ago · 1 review

Top pub: cosy fire, hot food, warm service. Life is good.

"Good"
4/6
Susan S.4 months ago · 1 review

Lovely Olde England Pub/ eaterie with a Cuckoo Clock on the wall! It was good satisfying Pub food which on a dark, wet night was much appreciated.

"Excellent"
6/6
Maureen R.4 months ago · 1 review

such a warm welcome, literally! I was offered a seat by the fire to warm up while waiting for my friends. Excellent food and portions for a freezing day.

"Good"
4/6
Jamie F.5 months ago · 1 review

Very generous portions of good quality food. Pleasant and attentively service. Nice to see a real fire on a cold day.

"Very good"
5/6
Simon T.6 months ago · 1 review

Efficient and friendly service, coped easily with our large group Varied menu and competitive prices

"Excellent"
6/6
Marny B.6 months ago · 1 review

Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere, and great service. We will definitely be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
David B.7 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food in a beautiful location. Landlord hospitality was first class. Highly recommended.

"Very good"
5/6
David R.7 months ago · 3 reviews

Great pub, good food, friendly staff, we will come again!

"Good"
4/6
Shirley V.7 months ago · 1 review

The food very nice, staff friendly but the booking was made 2 weeks prior and was for 3 persons and the table we were given was small for 2 persons with the 3rd place added on when we arrived

"Average"
3/6
paul h.7 months ago · 1 review

Orderd chicken madras , was just a mild curry when arrived , very basic. And expensive.

"Excellent"
6/6
David B.7 months ago · 1 review

Great food, great beer, friendly staff. Would go again - didn't have room for pudding!

"Very good"
5/6
Mark S.8 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic country pub. Great choice, service and value. Well worth a visit.

"Very good"
5/6
Anita v.8 months ago · 1 review

We were served rapidly. There were plenty of people but the noise level was fine: we could easily hear each other . The roast was very tasty…I would have loved a few more roast potatoes and the Yorkshire was just a couple of bites..two Yorkshires would have been appreciated…but maybe I am greedy!

"Very good"
5/6
Paul M.8 months ago · 1 review

Good food, friendly staff, lovely setting Would go back again

"Average"
3/6
Margaret G.8 months ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff. Quality of food was disappointing although wide menu choice. Burgers were burnt and lasagne also.

"Very good"
5/6
Chris b.8 months ago · 2 reviews

Friendly staff, good Sunday roast, good beer and pleasant atmosphere. What’s not to like?

"Excellent"
6/6
Diana B.8 months ago · 1 review

Very welcoming, great food and service! Perfect end to a lovely summer walk with the family and dogs, will definitely come again. Thankyou!

"Average"
3/6
Mike W.8 months ago · 1 review

We waited a long time for food and it didn’t seem overly busy. Sadly didn’t meet expectations.

"Very good"
5/6
Tod D.9 months ago · 1 review

Very nice, quaint pub with great food, drinks and service.

"Very good"
5/6
David M.10 months ago · 1 review

Good pub grub for reasonable cost Friendly staff. Good country pub

"Excellent"
6/6
Brian H.10 months ago · 1 review

Great lunch, super friendly staff, good choice of beers, thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian P.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent food in a proper country pub. Great beer too!

"Good"
4/6
Sylvia W.a year ago · 1 review

The total on the bill was higher than we expected. The food was not itemised on the bill and when we queried it, we were told that a 10% service charge was added automatically and was included . This is OK but this needs to be made clear in the bill to give people the choice to pay it, if they want ,or leave it as cash.

"Very good"
5/6
Britta H.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely pub, good food and friendly staff. Would go again

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike M.a year ago · 1 review

Great service from friendly Karl, good food served at a great pub

"Excellent"
6/6
Judy C.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely day - we ate outside. Friendly staff, food very nice and salads fresh. First time here, and we'll be back!

"Very good"
5/6
Andrea P.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely pub, a warm welcome, great food with generous portions...

"Excellent"
6/6
Helen B.a year ago · 1 review

Great food and a great atmosphere, lovely classic British pub

"Very good"
5/6
francesca m.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely old traditional pub with lovely quirky items , fireplace is a focal point. Small pub inside, with a large beer garden . Warm welcome from both members of staff , had reserved our table online , sat us down and were quick to ask what we wanted to drink. Ordered our food off the menu off the board board. We all had lamb roast. It arrived within 20mins. For £16.50 we had 1 yorkie/2pieces broccolli/2 cauliflour/runner beans/large carrot, all cooked perfect, 2roast potatoes, with a lovely mint gravy,, and then there was the lamb that we all said ruined the dinner, it was more fat than meat, and not very enjoyable which was a shame as everything g else was perfect. We asked for the bill and asked to pay for the 3 lamb roasts and the round of drinks 2 pints of coke £4.40 each and rum and lemonade £4.40+.90p. Came to just under £70 It wasn't until we had checked the receipt that they'd added a service charge of £6+ , this was not mentioned at all before paying, so it was a bit cheeky of them to have added it without asking . We then decided to sit outside in the beer garden and ordered 2 large glasses of rosė wine £6+ each and another rum and lemonade. Im a wine drinker and it def wasn't a large, more 175ml, but the sun was shining and just wanted to enjoy my sisters birthday , so we just chilled. Overall visit was lovely. Everyone friendly, lovely little setting in the middle of nowhere, followed by a walk around miserden lake. Only other issue was the ladies toilets, not cleaned for a while as lots of dead crispy bugs , and the one door ( to the left) would not close properly , otherwise it would have jammed stuck, just needs sanding down, wouldn't be good for a child or elderly that wouldn't have the strength to open it. Had a lovely time though and staff were all very friendly and down to earth , thankyou for our visit and well definitaly be back :)

"Average"
3/6
sarah f.a year ago · 1 review

Nice pub, the food very average. fishcakes dry and unappetising.

"Very good"
5/6
Jackie D.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely friendly pub in a beautiful village. We reserved a table as it's tiny. We went for the live music also.

"Good"
4/6
Quandoo Dinera year ago · 1 review

Nice country pub atmosphere and prompt service. Would go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanna B.a year ago · 1 review

Brilliant food, amazing service. The lamb burger was delicious. Beautiful fireplace.

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