I always make a point to stop by Churchill for lunch when my travels take me to Folsom. -The service is friendly and inviting - I may be jaded but it's nice that the servers ask your name and then recognize you when you return. -The food is perfect for pub grub and on my most recent visit I was encouraged to order the special and I wish the chicken salad sandwich was a recurring menu item! read more

As the former Prime Minister, Winston Churchill (during WWII) of the United Kingdom would say, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts." With that said, I am a sucker for a good British pub as I've always been a fan of the atmosphere that goes with it; lots of beer choices and of course, British food! This includes fish & chips, bangers & mash, Scotch eggs, Shepherd's pie, and much more. This takes me to the heart of Folsom where I had the chance to check out "Churchill Arms Pub". Located directly on East Bidwell St and in between Glenn Dr/Wales Dr in a very commercialized part of Folsom, this very popular pub has been in operation dating back to mid-2012. Prior to that, it was still a British pub but under a different name, Streets of London. And if you want me to go back even further, this is where a Denny's once stood for many years. During the times I have been here, parking has never been an issue as the primary businesses are a Dollar Tree and a McDonald's. Since it has been a few years, I figured why not give this place a try to relive some old memories. First of all, the interior is fairly dated but that adds to some of the rustic charm of the place. Don't expect shiny or upscale counters as this place has straight bar vibes. Here you will get that aroma of stale beer and a hint of some comfort food traveling through the vents. However, the bar area is quite spacious (with at least a dozen barstools). Additionally, they offer a lot of tables for actual dining as well as a billiards table, a dartboard, arcade machines, and a respectable amount of TV's for watching the games. The layout is quite typical of what you'd see at other sports bars/pubs/restaurants. As I previously mentioned, the menu is quite extensive as they carry a ton of British-inspired dishes. Additionally, they carry a nice variety of burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, soups, salads, appetizers, and kids meals. Beer selection is also quite extensive as is a huge assortment of spirts/hard liquor drinks. Since I had just eaten about an hour prior to arriving here, I was craving a refreshing cold beer. Therefore, I settled with their "Mango Wheat Ale" on tap which was a fairly reasonable $6.75 (as of mid-2026). My bartender was sweet and accommodating as was the vibe I got from the patrons that were enjoying their time there. I will say that my time here was well spent as I had thoroughly enjoyed my beer. However, the ambiance and atmosphere left a lot to be desired. Some of the negatives were several flies swarming throughout the inside of the building as well as it not being very sanitary. Some of the fixtures looked as if they hadn't been cleaned in years so I hope the back kitchen isn't as bad as the main area where customers sit. All in all, I would recommend coming here for the drinks but as for the cleanliness, the food might be a hit or miss. With that said and done, I am giving "Churchill Arms Pub" just an average three-star rating. read more

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I'd been curious and wanting to come here for years. I stopped by for a weekday lunch. The place is casually decorated with even a picture of a young Queen Elizabeth. The waitress was very friendly, served me a beer, and quickly brought my lunch out. I got the bangers and mash which was very savory but on the bland side (typical for British food). read more

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Had some food and a drink here today while I was getting an oil change and car wash across the street. Food was great seems to be a neighborhood bar type deal. A bunch that seemed like regulars but all were friendly. I wanted to sit at the bar so they all scooted up and made space for me. The staff were friendly and I'll be back to try some more food. read more

I ordered the English breakfast as I was craving it, it ended up being the best I have had in a long time. Staff was on point and out going. I highly recommend eating and the service here! read more

Churchill Arms Pub - English Breakfast - British Near Me - Folsom, California

Unfortunately management did not prepare for our group of 12 to 15 for lunch service. Yes, we had let them know a week ahead, so that they could prepare with extra staff. Only 1 waitress/bartender and 1cook. No bussing staff either. It took so long to get all meals out that one lady had to leave before getting her -salad-! Nothing cooked for it at all! Every order of the fried fish were so overcooked it was pathetic looking. Our waitress was really trying. Unfortunately she could not even keep up with water and tea refills. She had 2 or 3 other tables and those at the bar. We plan 1 1/2 hours for these lunches, and only half of us had been served by that time! read more

I really want to like this place, especially with how close I live to it, and have fond memories of it from my early 20s which were a decade ago. But the last couple times I've come in, the food has been meh quality, like scotch eggs served room temp and food being a solid "fine" while not memorable, but the beer has been unfortunately terrible. It's usually flat and tastes very off, like unclean lines or something going on. This is the only place I've been to where their Guinness tastes minty which...isn't supposed to be the case. Last summer, my partner ordered a draft beer and he watched the bartender (don't know her name) grab an already-poured pint from the fridge behind the bar, top it off with some draft, then serve it... my poor husband still drank it because he's the type that doesn't like to complain at restaurants or bars, and didn't tell me about what he saw until he was about halfway done with it. I then witnessed this myself in October 2025 the last time we went and I elected to swear off this place for the foreseeable future due to that. I'm sure the employees are nice and it seems to be a beloved place, but with how expensive food and beer is nowadays, I can't justify spending more money here until things improve. read more

An English pub in a strip mall in Folsom. There seemed to be several fish n chips ordered as that is a typical dish at an English pub. Appeared to be a very regular spot for folks sitting at the bar. A little "Cheers" like atmosphere. Service seemed a bit slow. Had pattie melts which were tasty. A little pricey. No waitresses. Have to order at the bar.Pool table & darts. read more

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The food was terrible. The shepherds pie that was supposed to have gravy inside was just full of oil because the gravy had separated, and the mashed potatoes on top were very bland. The scotch eggs were dry and overcooked, and the eggs were so small, I'm not even sure how anyone could find eggs that small, and they didn't even really look like real eggs. I checked the reviews before I went in the first time a few years ago and there were rave reviews about the scotch eggs. They were terrible then. But I thought, maybe I just went in on an off day, so I gave it another shot. It's not changed. Even the beer didn't taste right. But in their defense, the service was great, kudos to your bartender, she was busy. Maybe go in for drinks, but I would skip the food. read more

Best burgers in Folsom hands down. Seriously delicious food, extremely fresh, the fries are fantastic. Service is great, too. Very friendly staff. Cute country small town vibe inside the building. I'd show a photo of the food, but I ate it too fast to get a picture. read more

Great pub. Excellent food! Always a must stop before headed home. The Hungarian Mushroom soup is to die for ( a specials item from time to time) read more

This is a wonderful pub .. great pub food, and even better staff. As with most pubs you do have to order at the bar .. but that is also how you get to meet their wonderful staff! read more

We made an impromptu stop looking for something new, and were immediately welcomed into a dark, cozy pub setting with multiple screens showing the Vikings vs. Seahawks game. The place had a strong Vikings fan presence--plus one lone bartender proudly sporting a Seahawks jersey. I ordered the special grilled cheese with bacon and skinny fries, and it was fantastic. My husband had the pub burger with the oat bun and their amazing steak-cut fries. We also tried a cider and a Cali Squeeze--both great choices. The atmosphere was amazing, the food was delicious, and the service was warm and friendly. We'll definitely be back, especially because the fish and chips looked incredible. What a great way to welcome newbies to the neighborhood sports bar! read more

I really like to support local restaurants and service was very nice but the food was not there. My order was $37 with a scotch egg and a large fish and chips. The fish and chips had 1 piece of fish with absolutely no flavor and soggy, where is that crunch? And no seasoning on the fries either, and the scotch egg.... over cooked and dry with no seasoning. Whoever the cook is seams like he's not the type that should be doing this. I'd expect food like this for $17 read more

Churchill Arms Pub - British Near Me - Folsom, California

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i just ordered fish and chips to go and i got a large order / i got 1 piece of fish and fries that tasted like they were old and possibly fried twice. i won't be eating here again yuck read more

Horrible service, u have to wait to even get a menu Then u wait to order cuz its done with the bartender who is trying to tend the bar patrons Then the food takes forever cuz they have only one cook I ordered fish and chips, chips were cold and the fish was only about 3 inches long I don't blame the employees, but whomever owns this place obviously doesn't care because all their one star ratings have not been addressed and they let poor service and mediocre food to continue NEVER going back Too many great restaurants in Folsom to settle for this place read more

Came in for a drink and to catch the end of a playoff game and this place was pretty awesome. I ordered a Margarita and an old fashioned. The bartender was friendly and the service was quick. I would say it's more of a bar than a restaurant. The food coming out looked just ok but during happy hour but the prices are good so I'm neutral here. The atmosphere was definitely Irish/English pub but had a dive bar feel would also say stick to beer, shots, or whisky cocktails, the margarita wasn't great. read more

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Traditional English pub with traditional food, friendly bar/counter service (no waitstaff). There are lots of TVs for watching soccer games or other sports. Bartender was friendly and managing the entire place during Championship League final game on a Saturday afternoon. Good selection of beers on tap. Chicken tenders were generous portion of chicken breast breaded with British style chips which are similar to big chunky steak fries. read more

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Fun atmosphere if you're a Vikings fan! Service staff is small but they sure do a great job getting orders and drinks out quickly! read more

Churchill Arms Pub - Vikings Christmas on game day! - British Near Me - Folsom, California

Everything was amazing from ambiance to the friendly staff. I highly recommend this pub if you want to have a laid back enjoyable time.

It seems to be run like a counter-service fast-food place. First, it was confusing how to get a table. (Seat yourself). Second, it was confusing how to get a menu. (Ask at the bar.) Third, it was confusing how to order. (Order at the bar). So basically, they do not have wait staff here, just bartenders. The food was fine. Basic pub food. I did enjoy the old English style of food and menu items. I had the Shepherd's Pie. It was great. They do have some dart boards setup if you want to play darts. read more

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Just killed half of my Reuben sandwich and fries. And this sandwich was absolutely delicious. I will add this place to my lunchtime great eats. read more

Churchill Arms Pub - Classic Reuben sandwich and fries - British Near Me - Folsom, California

Unfortunately, the blonde bartender seemed to be determined to not serve us after we sat at the far end of the bar. We had passed her on the way in and she had said hello, to which we kindly responded, so I knew she was aware we were there. It was a slow Sunday, early afternoon, with maybe 10 other patrons either sitting at the bar or tables. I kept an an eye on her so I could give her "the nod" to let her know we were ready to order, but she was actively avoiding looking in our direction. After about 15-minutes of watching her listlessly find random other things to do, she began bussing tables outside of the bar, and that's when we knew it was a lost cause. We left without ever getting a chance to order. It's a shame because we've never had this experience with other bartenders at this estabilishment and I don't see us returning with the question of whether or not we'll get service. Especially since this town is robust with excellent bars and restaurants. read more

Friendly regulars. Plenty of TV's for sports. Decent tap selection. One sassy bartender. No waiters or waitresses. Shepherd's pie is basically sloppy joes under a layer of mash with a half plate of salad. Rather sad in bland flavor!!! read more

Don't listen to the negative reviews, this place is great! First time coming here, and I was very impressed with the authentic pub vibe, friendly bartenders and awesome food! Started with the fresh chips(fries) + toppings. They came out hot and piled with bacon, onions, jalapenos, cheese and sour cream! $10 Then we gave the Reuben and Shepard's pie a try. Both were delicious, fresh, and high quality! I've always thought Shepard's pie was bland at other restaurants, but this one was flavorful and piping hot! The Reuben was also filled with a generous amount of pastrami, sauerkraut and swiss cheese. Even with the low-key, seat yourself and order at the bar, pub style vibe this place has, our bartender John was so friendly and attentive! He made our experience great with his warm smile and frequent check-ins! They also have a unique happy hour M-F from 3-7pm (yes 7pm!). We will be coming back real soon to check that out! Cheers! read more

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One of the best, if not the best in town. The food is great . The weekly specials are a great addition. The service is the probably the best ever. Trivia Tuesdays are great. Free pool on Mondays and there's a dart league on Wednesdays. All in all a great place. P.S.: Be your own judge. Don't read into shitty reviews put in by bots or competitors. As a person of color, I can say this place freaking rocks. Been a regular here for years now. read more

Try the Irish Cuban... gawd dayum delicious! The bartender was very responsive and respectful as well. The music wasn't too quiet nor was it too loud. Definitely give this place a go. read more

We stopped by here on Superbowl Sunday (2021) after a hike with friends because they allowed dogs on the patio. Between the 4 of us, there were 4 dogs also. Good for us, this particular day, we had the patio to ourselves and that's nice because I don't want our dogs trying to snag a bite of someone' burger, lol. We ordered: Mozz sticks Zucchini bites Ginger Ale Food was quite yummy for deep fried goodness. Drinks are good. We didn't have any alcohol this time. I do love a good British pub! This location was easy to find, private parking, waitress even brought us a water bowl for the dogs which was super appreciative. All in all, we had a pleasant experience. read more

Great fish and chips nice bar good surface nice place to go for a drink not too loud give it a try

This place is pretty awesome! The fish and chips were decent and the waiter was fantastic! It was spacious and great pool table! The vibe is laid back, chill and under the radar cool! read more

This is a great British style pub in Folsom. The vibe and crowd are good and it definitely has the feel of a British bar. Good selection of beer and decent food options. I appreciate the large Tv screens especially when watching soccer. But the best part are the employees - the two bartenders I'm most familiar with are Janson and Nickie and they are both great. I hope they bring back the Sunday night karaoke with Armando as that was a lot of fun! read more

British Sunday at a Pub in Folsom. The Beef roast was delicious. The little shop of British favorites a winner

Awesome Fish & Chips! Delicious & very generous portions. We were there for a late lunch. Our waitress was our server, bartender & busboy and boy was she good! If you are not a big eater, split your meal. Their onion rings, beer battered, were so memorable!!! We eat out a lot but do not have many memorable meals. This is one I remember as a very special experience! read more

Amazing service , Amazing food .. love this place , we loved our lunch there and had a great experience

My husband and I stopped here for fish and chips and our experience was wonderful. The food was delicious, the waitress/bartender was so friendly and helpful. We had a great experience. The reason for the 3 stars is the place was dirty. Our table was so sticky our clothes kept sticking to it. The salt shaker was covered in sticky grease and the front door glass and door was covered in dirt looking grease. They need to clean up that place. read more

Corn beef was dry onion rings were cold fries were cold and that's the worst shepherd pie I've ever had in my life I will never go back there again waitress disappeared 2 times had to go looking for her to pay bill. read more

Churchill Arms Pub - Food was cold nothing was delicious not a thing. - British Near Me - Folsom, California

I'll start by saying great staff, great atmosphere. However, I'm struggling to see what is British about Churchill's... I was in there March 2022. No British ales, on tap, or in cans... the font inside is the bar is Irish/Celtic font... Winston Churchill was hated by the Irish, and he wasn't a fan of them either. As a Brit, I was excited to have a British beer... I had a American Fresh Squeeze instead. Also, Shepards pie is an Irish dish, made with ground lamb. Cottage Pie is a British dish made with ground beef. I still had a good time, and would go back, but it's not a British bar in anyway. Amazon sell British pub snacks, that would be a nice feature... washed now with a British ale. read more

Short story- the bartender was rude, and overcharged us. She then proceeded to argue when we asked for clarification of the bill. We're guessing this is how she gets extra money, as she knows we don't want to sit and argue with her. read more

Me and my husband we're looking for a good place to have the fried mushrooms and just some good old fashion, Irish food! The starter of the deep-fried mushrooms are the best mushrooms that I had!! Not super oily just fresh! My first time trying, Irish cider and it was delicious. Great customer service and they also have a game. You could play for four dollar shots and you roll the dice! Absolutely delicious main dish Well, I'm happy. read more

Churchill Arms Pub - Classic Ruben deep-fried mushrooms - British Near Me - Folsom, California

Great fish and chips!! Great service. Nice place to hang out. Will definitely be back!