Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 374 reviews

What User likes about The Carpenters Arms:
Picked up new ish motorhome and first trip out. Change from £50 for Hook up, 2x lasagne and chips, 4x, 3x, mini cheddars for . Will be back. Very friendly and could not be more helpful View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Carpenters Arms:
Went sat lunch with friends used to do an amazing veg lasagne piping hot but any more only veg curry and nut roast in this day and age as a vegetarian for nearly 30 years I do not want nut roast small portions given a lot of the plate taken up with a gravy boat on it which meant less food on the plate we asked for soda and lime as driving x2 very weak asked for more lime woman serving clearly not happy very reluctant... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.8 ★ from 50 reviews
RickyB1162
18.06.2024 - 23:30

The roast dinner at this restaurant is always outstanding. The staff are attentive and accommodating. If you're looking for a classic pub with a fantastic menu,...

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TeamWard
18.06.2024 - 23:30

I always bring customers from our nearby factory to The Carpenters Arms because they consistently have a fantastic selection of delicious food. The atmosphere i...

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Danmalik
18.06.2024 - 23:30

I recently moved to the village and have been warmly welcomed by everyone at the pub. Last week, I missed the roast dinner service by a few minutes, so I joking...

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W2171YYchristineb
18.06.2024 - 23:30

Great food great servive lovely beer garden and back views its also a motorhome stop off point so got to meet some lovely people.

Janet
18.06.2024 - 23:30

I have never been inside a pub that has so many negative warning posters on the walls! I don't know whether they suffer from trouble but they make sure that you...

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Nestled in a charming countryside setting, The Carpenters Arms offers a delightful atmosphere, yet experiences can vary widely. While many patrons have enjoyed friendly service, warm welcomes, and tasty pub grub, others lamented a decline in customer care and inconsistent food quality. Complaints include unenthusiastic staff and menu discrepancies, leaving some diners feeling disappointed. However, positive interactions with accommodating owners and hearty meals resonate with many visitors. Overall, while the ambiance and community spirit shine through, potential guests should prepare for a variable experience, ensuring they choose wisely when dining at this historic pub.

Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 170 reviews
Andrew
02.03.2024 - 09:13

Myself and my colleague were taken here for lunch while on a course at a local factory. Good food and service in a quintessential old British pub

Michael
02.03.2024 - 09:13

Potentially a lovely pub. However not a nice experience. I was part of a walking group of 13 people. We stopped here for lunch. Some paid by card and some by ca...

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fleeting10
02.03.2024 - 09:13

Love this pub but….ordered a sirloin steak. It was grey. I’m sure it was just microwaved. Like rubber. Not one for complaints though….just needs a bit of care a...

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Louise
02.03.2024 - 09:13

The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The staff were very nice and helpful. We stayed at the pub campsite in the back and it was perfect. We will defini...

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Jacqueline
02.03.2024 - 09:13

I want to extend a huge thank you to the wonderful staff who assisted me after I hit a pothole and damaged my tire! They truly went above and beyond to help me...

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Gastroranking-uk
3.3 ★ from 154 reviews

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