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The Butchers Arms, Eldersfield, Gloucestershire

The Butchers Arms

4.8
4.8
709 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to the Butchers Arms.

Our 16th century Public House is situated on Lime Street in the parish of Eldersfield near Gloucester.

The Butchers Arms is first and foremost a rural pub, where the bar is the hub of life, with low ceilings, wooden floors, roaring fires and real ale served straight from the cask.

The food is British and we source only the finest ingredients from local suppliers. The menu constantly changes according to what is in season.

Please note that as it is a small pub and we are unable to cater for children under the age of 10.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Food served Wed–Sat 18:30–21:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–13:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Block

What 709 people are saying

The Butchers Arms reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Worcestershire

    Best Overall

  • Worcestershire

    Best Food

  • Worcestershire

    Best Service

  • Worcestershire

    Best Ambience

  • Worcestershire

    Best Value

  • Worcestershire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Worcestershire

    Great for fine wines

  • Worcestershire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butchers Arms offers a "warm, cosy ambience" that guests love for special occasions. Renowned for "superb food and service," the menu features "delicious, beautifully presented dishes" with fresh, local ingredients. Visitors appreciate the "friendly, attentive staff" and "lovely atmosphere," making it a "highly recommended" dining destination.
709 Reviews
  1. Erica

    London11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly and helpful staff, who made us feel very welcome. The choice and quality of food was fantastic. The evening was marred by a diner on the adjacent table who had a very loud phone ring tone, who did not answer his phone but let it ring, telling his fellow diner that he didn't want to speak to the person ringing. Not the restaurants fault, but as the phone rang frequently it disturbed our dinner with friends.

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  2. nick

    Brighton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very good lunch, no complaints at all. The staff were very efficient and friendly. Would recommend.

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  3. Genevieve

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brought my parents from Malaysia to celebrate my daughter's 21st birthday. They loved the warm, cosy ambience and appeal the pub had. Greeted by the team (we were the first guests, so we had the entire team's attention) and shown our table. So welcoming! They adjusted the heating for my parents who clearly were not used to the cold. Offered drinks and food, arrived promptly and we were so impressed! Every dish was meticulously plated and the food was genuinely excellent. Portions were good, and we just had a good time. We didn't plan on a cake for my daughter but they brought her a little sweet treat with a candle which was just a personal touch and much appreciated. Overall, we left with full and happy tummies, and such pleasant memories. Thank you all so much. Till we meet again.

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  4. Janet

    Worcestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As before we had a delicious and interesting meal. The food is well prepared and nicely presented too. This is a place for special occasions for us as it is rather pricey but we haven't been disappointed yet. Unfortunately when we were there this time there was a very noisy party going on in the bar, but the staff could not have been more apologetic and luckily the culprits soon left.

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  5. David

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxed atmosphere with lovely food served professioanly without fuss or drama. The wines were particularly good!

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  6. Ian

    Herefordshire21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent meal. The starter of blue cheese and beetroot salad was very good, but the highlight was the monkfish tail with pancetta - beautifully cooked and in generous portions. Lovely soda bread to start. Lovely warm atmosphere and attentive service.

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  7. Rory

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service with a smile along with great food...Highly recommend

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  8. Tim VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience will return! Only criticism the lighting is a bit bright! But good great staff friendly and very pleasant ambience!

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    Birmingham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Sunday lunch , fantastic food full of flavours . Staff were very knowledgeable, and friendly. Highly recommend.

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  10. Peter

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Once found the Butchers Arms exudes charm. Very warm welcome and log burner adding warmth on a wet day. Overall the food was excellent however, a little mystified by the same sauce being served with the Venison and the duck? Presentation of starters and mains excellent. Price range pp was around £45 -£50 3 starters, 3 mains 1 desert.

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The Butchers Arms is rated 4.8 stars by 709 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Butchers Arms

Lime Street, Eldersfield, Gloucestershire GL19 4NX

Additional information

  • Area
    Eldersfield
  • Hours of Operation
    Food served Wed–Sat 18:30–21:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–13:30
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Block
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace
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