Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 1874 reviews

What User likes about The Carpenters Arms:
last night had a wonderful meal with some friends. eating was amazing and the personal very pleasant, especially the boss/owner. will definitely come back! would recommend this pub for good eating! View all feedback. What sevkn doesn't like about The Carpenters Arms:
How bad can a buffet be? Well we found out today really bad! Looking more like an apology for a 1970 's budget village hall tea, the full range of the 'buffet ' comprised two plates of sandwiches, a plate of sausage rolls, slices of pork pie, some dodgy looking cold mini chicken skewers and a plate of dry roasted peanuts. £7.95 a head!! Without the amusement of Fawlty Towers, but just as absurd. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Matt
20.06.2024 - 19:01

Waste of time visiting tonight. Pub has a function on and therefore cannot cope with customers coming in to eat! Seriously? A bar full of empty tables and they...

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Colin
20.06.2024 - 19:01

Had a Saturday lunch here, very good service, friendly staff, good food and good sizes, would recommend to all, good size garden, ans plenty of parking, many th...

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Taylor
20.06.2024 - 19:01

Excellent meal excellent service highly recommended , coming back for more .

Fiona
20.06.2024 - 19:01

Went to see the Bank Robbery, fantastic afternoon's entertainment, strongly recommend.

Ray
20.06.2024 - 19:00

Brill breakfast all cooked to order, service first. Class

Nestled in Sherborne, this pub has garnered mixed reviews, reflecting a journey from past excellence to inconsistency. While some patrons recall delightful meals and commend the friendly staff, others express disappointment in food quality and service during busy events. The ambiance is appreciated for its charm, highlighted by a lovely garden and recreational amenities like a skittle alley and pool table. Recent changes, including new culinary leadership, have sparked both praise for fresh, well-prepared dishes and concern over declining standards. Overall, while potential shines through, visitors advise caution and suggest exploring alternative dining options in town.

Menu
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

Last night had a wonderful meal with some friends. eating was amazing and the personal very pleasant, especially the boss/owner. will definitely come back! woul...

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Nice eating much of it tasted great staff very friendly won a £20 credit, so I and hubby went for a meal without children. certainly recommend to all my friends...

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In any case the best pub in the city, in any case what sherborne needed the personal are brilliant so friendly always made to feel welcome and the eating is exc...

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I and the woman loved to come tonight. beautiful and welcoming staff! friendly environment with a perfect beer garden! affordable prices also! absolutely loved...

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Came last night with friends for a meal ..The chef and food were amazing , had the braised steak then the special trio pudding .Definately recommend and looking...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 22 reviews
queenbee0007
07.01.2024 - 22:41

Booked for Sunday lunch with family. When I booked I asked for raw carrots for a member of the party. Unfortunately they bought out cooked carrots and didn’t ha...

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abigailf921
07.01.2024 - 22:41

The Carpenters Arms has largely improved since the new manager has taken over. Probably the best pub food that I have had in Sherborne the chef clearly takes pr...

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michelebT6910OJ
07.01.2024 - 22:41

Unfortunately the food was not great this time! First time we had it delivered it was nice , this time I ended up throwing most of it away. The standard of food...

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Sallysmiff
07.01.2024 - 22:41

Went for dinner last night. Fantastic food and great service. Sat outside for gin and tonics. The staff were brilliant. Strongly recommend that you visit!

standard5656
07.01.2024 - 22:41

Great food and very attentive service once we had sat down at the table. We were not acknowledged straight away as others were being served and the one bar staf...

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Google
4.3 ★ from 197 reviews
Isabella
31.12.2023 - 02:15

Great place to socialise. Staff friendly. Some great music gigs. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Ham Egg Chips Par...

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Damian
31.12.2023 - 02:15

Great pub very friendly and helpful staff nothing was too much trouble. First of many visits I feel. Thanks guys Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atm...

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John
31.12.2023 - 02:15

Friendly, great Sunday carvery. Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Linda
31.12.2023 - 02:15

The food was good, chips were not greasy and scampi was as expected. The service was good, with a clean environment despite having a few dogs in-house, there wa...

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Jerome
31.12.2023 - 02:15

Price per person: £50–60 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

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