We had a romantic table for two by the fire on a cool, rainy evening and had a truly delicious rump…read moreof Cotswold lamb and the best sticky toffee pudding. Service was friendly and paced perfectly. Great wine and beer and simply charming ambience. A lovely experience.

Every time we visit this area, The Fleece is our first meal! Never disappoints…read more Technically a pub, but feels like a restaurant with bar area. Outdoor seating overlooking Church Green is covered - available rain or shine. Menu is seasonal, fresh, sustainable, and local. Top notch gastropub food. Twice voted one of the top twenty pubs in the UK! Sunday menu includes their famous Sunday Roast. The Veggie option was amazing! In addition to the pub, there are newly refurbished rooms available.

On Thursday we had a fantastic evening at this super old pub. The atmosphere was amazing. There was…read morelive folk music,the staff made us feel at home, the garden was crowded and the food was great.real pub grub. People were playing Boules in the huge garden. I've lived in Cheltenham for many years and have not discovered this pub until now..I'll certainly be back. It was a real treat to see beer being served straight from the barrel .I've not seen that before. It tasted great too!!!

As an American, I had to be taken to the "Monkey House" and pass the initiation. Lucky for me, I…read morepassed and am invited back at any time. That was 12 years ago, and every time I visit England, I visit Graham (the owner) and all the wonderful patrons at the Monk! This little neighborhood pub reminds me of what life must have been like back in 18th-century England. Folks gather round, drinking, telling stories, sharing their food (almost everyone brings food to share). My personal favorite food: Faggots. NO, NOT THOSE KIND (silly Yanks!). Faggots are equivalent to US meatballs with bread and spices. They're FANTASTIC! The local cheeses are also "brilliant", and you will not taste anything like it in stores. Now, the most important reason to visit the Monkey House: The Cider! Yep! Graham makes the world's best cider and pours it into an "Imperial" pint glass. If you're a "dandy", order a "Shandy", which is cider and lemonade. No joke: I have driven from London, 2.5 hours to Defford to take back 2 litres of cider with me on an airplane! It's that good! Plus, I guarantee you cannot drink more than 6 pints. I did . . . once . . . and I don't remember anything after the last sip! By the way, I am 6' 3" tall (191 cm) and weigh 200 pounds (14 stones)--so I'm not a "girly man"! Now, before you go, learn the rules! After all, you are visiting Graham's private home, so be respectful. The Monkey House Rules: - No swearing - No smoking - No moving furniture around in the fireplace cottage - No checks, credit cards, or IOUs (cash only) - Mingle and tell your stories! Violation of the rules will get you barred! I cannot say enough about the Monkey House, Graham, his lovely wife, Tapper (the dog), and all the patrons! I love this place!

Well this really was a turn up for the the books, last time I was down this place was shut and…read morethreatened with conversion into flats- it would have been a real shame as I believe there has been a pub there for a couple of hundred years! It always used to be the best pub in the Bidford, Broom and Wixford axis and it looks to be back with a bang. The new owners have really spruced up the place, but they have retained the rustic style too. They seem to be heading in the gastro pub direction but I would still feel comfortable going in for a couple of pints which can't be said about a lot of similar venues. They had some really good ales on- I stuck with the purity mad goose as you can't get them up in the grim north, it's good to see them embracing the local upstarts! The food was fantastic- I started with Crab Nachos which were incredible, really fresh and a large portion. They were also available as a main but I think they would have been too much of a good thing. These were followed with the Frito Misto; whitebait, prawns, squid and white fish (Couldn't tell what type but i'm no expert!), in a light crispy batter with new potatoes, samphire, special tartar sauce and crispy noodles. The fish was well cooked, the sauce excellent and I cleared my plate but the noodles seemed a bit out of place and didn't add anything other than bulking out the plate a bit. The other highlights from our group were the pint of prawns- literally a pint glass brimming with steamed prawns, traditional cocktail sauce and bread a butter, the goat's cheese tart and the sea bass served with loads of lovely fishy bits like clams and mussels. Everything was really well presented on your plate. Everyone raved about the triple cooked chips- a concept Rhod Gilbert sums up perfectly for me; "Why didn't they get a chef who could nail them first time around?!" But despite my scepticism they were really good! The only thing that a I could grumble about would be the lady who took our order was a little bit brisk and some customers could see this as rude but the rest of the staff were really friendly and I am only really searching for a criticism! Even the bill was reasonable; just over a ton for four with a bottle of wine and several pints of ale. I really hope these guys succeed, they have hopefully turned around a lovely local pub with a boat load of history. The food and drink is outstanding and fairly priced. The Broom Tavern is just what the area needs as most of the local pubs have struggled in recent times. If they keep the standards up hopefully they can expand and spread their excellence in an area crying out for it!

We ate a late Sunday lunch at The Broom today. The food was really excellent: I had the vegan…read morepizza, my girlfriend had the vegan filo pie, and we shared a basket of probably the best chips I have ever eaten. There's more and more vegan food available in pubs, and this place is well ahead of the curve in beautifully cooking and marketing it. Quality gastropub food at very reasonable prices. We had a nice chat with the manager, the service was gracious and friendly, and two fireplaces made for a very cosy atmosphere. By the time we left, it was full of Sunday diners and drinkers, lots of kids, a very fun family atmosphere. Delightful - we'll be back!

We turned up on spec,but they soon had us seated . The surroundings were lovely, and smart. We had…read moregreat service from a lovely lady who was knowledgeable and had good humour. Food was super- tasty and great quality Would definitely reccomend, especially for the specials nights. BB.

My favorite pub in the world…read more Excellent beers/ales, fantastic food and the location is awesome. Service is always nice.

Fantastic, what a find. LOvely pub in lovely village near both Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. HAve…read moreeaten here on many occasions and have never been disappointed with either the quality, price or service. THe owners, Mike and Wendy are friendly and keen to ensure you enjoy your experience. Can also cater for in house parties which we have done - Mother In Law's 60th (sit down meal for 35 adults and 3 kids) and again they came up trumps - the meal was fabulous and I can't believe the price they did it for. Cannot fault and would highly recommend.

Went for Sunday roast and had an excellent meal. Great service in a charming hotel and restaurantread more

Excellent Food in an Historic Pub!…read more We very much enjoyed a lovely lunch here. The Ebrington Arms has all of the charm of an old pub but with really good food. My wife had a great abergine blossom stuffed with ricotta cheese while I had a delicious cottage pie. It is well worth the drive.

This pub is adorable! We came here for drinks and dinner and had a wonderful evening!…read more It is rather large, but the atmosphere is wonderful-warm, woodsy, and really cozy. The entry way is so cute and tiny, it almost feels as if you are going in to a little doll's house. All the staff were very pleasant, helpful and genuine. We started the evening off right in the bar area with some pints and glasses of wine. There is a lovely outdoor area with seating to enjoy some sunshine. We then moved on to the dining area, which is quite large, but also lovely. The menu had a good amount of options for a pub, but without being too overwhelming. I enjoyed a mezze sharing platter as my main, which was so lovely with my wine. All in all, everyone's choices looked delicious. The puddings menu was excellent too with so many options!

This was an unexpected pleasure!…read more It looked like an old country inn, but served food like a Michelin-rated restaurant. Our party agreed that their French onion soup was amazing, but every dish was great!

My wife and I went here while looking for somewhere local to have lunch. The name initially caught…read moreour interest so we thought we'd give it a go. We were incredibly pleased with how lovely the place is. Great outdoor dining area, and incredibly cosy inside. The staff were incredibly courteous, and the food was just unbelievably good. I'll admit, when I first ordered, I did think that they were a little expensive. However, it turns out that was because I was expecting the food to be of a lower standard. What they brought out to us was worth every penny. This is a fantastic little place, a hidden gem. Worth driving over an hour to go to, seriously.

Amazing food and service at this lovely place. We enjoyed a Sunday Carvery. Very reasonably…read morePriced. The interior of the pub is bright and airy and very clean! Highly recommend!

Real home cooking, at an affordable price! I have not had one bad meal here, friendly landlord and…read morelady and EXCELLENT SERVICE...they will go out of there way to make you feel at home (cosy in the winter, logs fires...great!) 100 per cent in every way