Fantastic village pub in Compton Dando, a quintessentially English village outside of Bristol. A…read moreroaring fireplace, candlelit tables, wooden beams and rolling hills outside make for a lovely, warm setting. The excellent food matches the friendly service and there are a great selection of dishes. Very highly recommended.

Sunday Roast! We had dinner at this clean, well appointed…read morepub on the recommendation of our B&B hosts. We opted for the 2 course Sunday roast dinner (2 courses for £16.95) - we both chose roast beef which came with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, plenty of vegetables and delicious roast beef gravy. It was excellent and the desserts we chose - brownie and sticky toffee pudding were fantastic! The service was friendly and the prices were reasonable. This is a great option if you are near Bristol Airport and need something to eat.

A wonderful place in the countryside…read more Great country pubs - checklist 1. In the middle of no where - check 2. Warm welcome from the staff - check 3. Warm & cosy with a roaring fire - check. 4. Great choice of local beers - check 5. Good food cooked fresh - check 6. Good value - check

This cottage-like pub is a true jewel located in the beautiful outskirts of Bristol. With stunning…read moreviews of greenery all around, I could almost hear the soundtrack of the Sound of Music as I scanned my eyes over the fields. The interior was intimate, cozy yet elegant, and made me feel like I was having dinner at someone's vacation home vs a restaurant that's been awarded a Michelin star. I apologize in advance in case the chance to eat the same dishes I've had will be slim to none as I gather the menu changes daily. That said, allow me to rave about some of the new bests I've had starting with the STEAK TARTARE that was so delightfully refreshing. I loved the hint of sweet mustard while the crispy oyster on the side was such a pleasant pairing. The LAMB SHOULDER was a-maaaaazing - harissa spiced and grilled to a perfect char until tender and bloody good. Served with yogurt, flatbread, and smoked cod's roe - just fab! Beautifully pink, the PORK LOIN was another winner featuring melt-in-your-mouth-delicious-meat with the rhubarb sauce sealing the deal so gloriously. There is everyone's least favorite dish which is the PIGEON, not because of how it was prepared but more on meat preference. We also had the CHILLED LOVAGE SOUP with Cornish Crab, MUSSELS w/ SMOKED PANCETTA, and PRAWN TORTELLINI - all we so very much enjoyed. I could still remember the taste of every single one of them in my mouth including the CHOCOLATE MOUSSE for dessert. Offering a pre-fixe menu as well as an a la carte menu, Pony & Trap is sure to please any food lover without breaking the bank. With a stellar service to boot, it paved the way for such a memorable evening with plenty of stories, laughter, and tears of joy shared over a fantastic spread. Easily one of my highlights on this holiday. Review #800

Another fantastic experience had at the Pony & Trap…read more I've been to the Pony & Trap a number of times. Once in a large group with friends and a number of times in a smaller group with family. Whether it's a classic Sunday roast, a cheeky weekday lunch or evening dinner it never fails to impress, it hasn't got a Michelin Star for nothing! This visit was for an early Sunday lunch with my wife and grandad as a birthday present for Grandpappy. I'd booked a while back and specifically asked for a table with good light as grandpappy's eyesight isn't quite what it use to be. The guys at the Pony & Trap were more than accommodating and gave us the best table in the house, in front of the large window at the back of the restaurant overlooking Chew Vally, it's quite a view. I usually go for the beef for the P&T Sunday roast but based on the steak meal I'd eaten the night before I thought I'd branch out and try the pork for a change, I wasn't disappointed! The pork came complete with crackling, homemade apple sauce, parsnip purée, AMAZING roasters and a selection of veg that's without a doubt some of the best I've ever had accompanying the Sunday meat! My personal fav was the roast beetroot. The pork didn't come with a Yorkshire but I had a quiet word with our waitress and she arranged for me to have one anyway. Smashing service as always. Alice and Grandpappy went for the beef and as expected the medium rare slab of prime ashdale beef was first class (I managed to pinch a taster from Alice!). It's also worth mentioning the homemade horseradish that accompanied the beef. I sometimes find that you should stick to the stuff that comes out of a pot but this stuff was amazing. It tasted so fresh and a proper nose tingler! I can't speak highly enough of the Pony & Trap. Considering the high quality of ingredients (a summary of which is included on the back of the menu, so you can see where they were sourced from), the first class service and it's shiny Michelin Star it's actually not quite as heavy on the wallet as you might expect. Highly recommended for a special occasion if you fancy venturing out of town. I can also recommend a walk round Chew Valley Lake or Folly Farm Nature Reserve after your meal to burn off your roast on a Sunday. Both are a couple of minutes drive from the pub.

It's a delightful restaurant and the Staff very friendly. It's a Silver Service. I highly recommend…read moreit!

The bartender was really nice-she chatted a bit about the area and responded to my request for a…read morelocal beer.

Visiting Bath for a couple days and stepped in here for a pint to cap the day of sightseeing. Local…read morefolk were welcoming, and we had an interesting chat. I'm thankful for this Yelp app and our reviews which is very helpful in finding great spots we might miss otherwise.

After visiting the Stones at Stanton Drew, you may as well visit their pub at the same time. This…read morebeautiful historic country inn is positioned next to the Stanton Drew prehistoric Stone Circles in the wonderful Chew Valley south of Bristol. They also have three large stones in their pub garden called The Cove. Here is some information re these three stones - On the other side of the village, between the church and the Druid's Arms Inn is the mysterious Cove, this comprises of two standing stones, one looking like a huge prehistoric golf flag and a third recumbent slab lying between them. The purpose of these stones is unknown but a survey in 2009 sought to shed light on the suggestion that they formed part of the facade of a long barrow. Although the results were inconclusive, the theory could not be ruled out and if correct would mean the Cove was the founding monument of Stanton Drew and could predate the stones circles by as much as 1000 years. Interestingly there is an alignment from the Cove through the centres of the Great Circle and the Northeast Circle while a second alignment exists through the centres of the Southwest Circle and Great Circle towards Hautville's Quoit on the other side of the River Chew. Sites like Stanton Drew always attract their share of legends and stories. It is said that the stone circles are a petrified wedding party who danced on into the Sabbath due to the mischievous Devil's fiddle playing. The bride, groom and parson tried to escape but they too were turned to stone, and now stand as The Cove. This story is similar to many other associated with circles and standing stones throughout the country, and like other sites, the stones of Stanton Drew are said to be uncountable.

To be honest, the clientele are far from druid-like in nature. Old men in wax jackets and dogs…read more Don't let that put you off. The proximity to Stanton Drew Stone Circle means that a hippy vibe does emanate from the place - mainly in that it's relaxed and they serve decent scrumpy from the barrel! Around solstice time, pagans and freespirits are of course attracted to the site - it can get extremely busy, but a fun, festival atmosphere fills the place, people bring along their lutes and guitars and impromptu sing-a-longs break out all over the place. On a day-to-day bais there is one bar, a separate dining room (doing proper pub grub and a reasonable Sunday roast) a roaring fire, and a lovely beer garden overlooking the stone circle.

The Inn has a really welcoming feel and the food is excellent, with generous portions. The staff…read moreare all very welcoming. I have stayed in both rooms 3 and 4. Room 4 has a large bathroom and a reasonably sized bedroom with a four poster bed. The style is very traditional and comfortable. Room 4 also includes it's own small lounge with bed setee and TV. Room 3 is more modern in finish and includes a large bathroom and a large bedroom which has a modern four poster bed (that creaks a lot when you turn over!) and a bed setee. Both rooms were clean and well finished but room 4 felt that style had triumped over function to some extent. The inn has a large car park (very necessary as it gets busy) and a slightly tired children's play area. Children are welcome in selected parts of the pub. One unusual feature is a sit on diesel train they run in the garden. I would have given 5 stars but for the slight disappointment with Room 3 and also because whilst we were there they had a leak in the family room but instead of closing that section they just put a bucket there and expected people to put up with the smell of damp carpets (until a member of staff responded to our comments and found us somewhere elses to go). Overall though, highly recommended.

From the owner: Country Inn, great beer, wines and local ciders. Tasty home cooked food…read more Luxurious en-suite hotel rooms.

A quaint country pub along a winding country road calls to you with it's promise of whimsical…read morecountry folk idly bantering amongst themselves and welcom ing all newcomers into their bosom like one of their own. We arrived at the Carpenter's Arms tired and weary from a days wedding planning. We had long planned on a drink to release us from our sober laden fat free expedition that had seen us bore our friends & family with numerous alcohol free, smug and self-righteous stories of early weekend mornings gratifyingly head nodding with the middle aged. This was a little indulgent weekend away that broke the 41 days of healthy eating and no drinking. The welcome was faultless, warm and polite and the roaring open fire made it feel proper cozy. Three real ales on tap and a good wine list were on offer. The Butcombe ale I decided on was lovingly served in it's own glass tasting of a beer preserved in gold barrels. My delight granted could have been due to a months worth of abstinence, in fairness I could of sipped some special brew and been transported into a frenzy of delight. We made our way to our table and searched the nametags for our place. We actually reached the kitchen before someone decided to usher us back whence we had came and show us to our table in Coopers Parlour by the piano. The décor was quaint and added to the sense of country charm. A little music would of lifted the slightly unnecessary formal vibe. But with the smell of the open fire and tasty glass of house wine in hand we were contended. Expectations of the food were tempered; the menu was littered with traditional pub food classics, prawn cocktail, fishcake and pate. The main dishes occasionally leaped out with a little more promise pan seared lambs liver and Confit of duck leg on thyme rosti & spinach amongst the highlights. In reflection it was the starters that delivered, beetroot & goats cheese salad with walnut & parsley pesto was delicious. The pate however edible was served without garnish leaving it one dimensional in appearance, well executed in flavour all the same. The steak was cooked well however 'Stilton glaze' would have been more fitting of 'Slab of cheese whacked on top'. The pan roasted pork loin on black pudding & potato cake with braised cabbage; sage & baby onion sauce was disappointing. Sans crackling rather overcooked and served with gravy, that wafted of ahh Bisto. The diamond in the rough was the black pudding potato cake. Highlight by far though was the desert a chocolate pave with clotted cream and orange marmalade, with chocolate sauce. I wish we hadn't shared it. Total meal cost for two with wine - £65 If you are passing by pop in for a bit of lunch, but don't go out of your way! http://feedhere.posterous.com/the-carpenters-arms

This is a traditional country inn tucked away in the Chew Valley, just 8 miles from Bath & Bristol…read more Wells, Britain's smallest city, is just a short drive away. The Carpenters Arms combines the old with the new & has a warm welcoming refinement. Their 12 en-suite bedrooms provide fabulous accommodation & the dinining room has a fantastic menu of imaginative dishes using local seasonal produce & good wines, local ales, etc. Enjoy the tranquility of their sitting out area. The surroundings are picturesque & absolutely delightful.

Burford has significant meaning to my group so it was a must visit for us while in the Cotswolds…read more Since we hadn't eaten, he chose The Angel at Burford for us, which operates as a restaurant and hotel. It's a nice pub and establishment. When you enter there's a bar and some cozy indoor seating with natural light. Nothing fancy. There's also a wonderful outdoor patio, which is where we sat. There's two floors to it and most of the seating is covered. The service by workers were all friendly and nice. We ordered with them then paid at the bar. We shared Duck and Orange Pate. It was thick, tasty, and complex but well balanced. I had the Crispy Chicken Sandwich--the mixed leaves were tasty, the chicken crispy, and honestly it was a filling sandwich. I would say I'd like more in between the bread but it did fill me up. You've got plenty of pub options in Burford, but we quite enjoyed our time at The Angel. It's off Witney Street and a nice place to dine!

Sophie our server was sooooo nice and accommodating. It was so much fun going to where my ancestors…read morecame from. I know that great grandfather's back millennia helped build the Burford bridge over the little river that's at the foot of high Street and so it was fun seeing all these places and having lunch there and thinking about my families connection to the town. Burford is considered to be the gateway to the cot waltz. The cot walls has an old area that has changed for a little over the hundreds of years and has amazing architecture and houses and farms. It's surrounded by rolling Hills and Dells and little rivers running through it. Burford is considered the gateway to the cot walls because it showcases several styles of very old architecture. that's still an excellent condition. If you have questions about what to do while you're there go to the Tolsey house. But I have to say there is no question that when I got there And it was lunchtime that I selected the angel at Burford to eat the fine food that they serve there. The staff quality of the food everything was amazing. I will return time and time again.

Gastro pub! This pub was recommended by our B&B hosts. The…read moremenu was good with all the the standard pub classics and a few more "exotic" items. We really enjoyed our chicken and mushroom pie and duck breast - which came with lovely vegetables. Everything was cooked and presented beautifully. The staff were very friendly and the prices were reasonable.

The was clean and comfortable. The area is very quick and safe. The staff is very helpful and…read morefriendly. The food was amazing!