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The Butchers Arms, Eldersfield, Gloucestershire

The Butchers Arms

4.8
4.8
694 Reviews
£41 and over
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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.

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
    01452 840381
  • Website
    http://www.thebutchersarms.net/food.php
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mark Block

Menu

Starters

  • Beetroot & Isle of Wight Tomatoes£8.25

    baby gem, endive, mustard dressing & walnuts

    • Citrus Cured Chalk Steam Trout£8.00

      mascarpone, pickled kohlrabi, seaweed wafer

      • Ham Hock Terrine£8.50

        poached quail egg, potato crisp & pineapple salsa

        • Cornish Squid Salad£8.25

          olives, fennel, red onion & coriander

          Main Course

          • Braised Ryeland Lamb Shank£23.00

            English peas, pancetta, mash, lamb jus

            • 6oz Everess Farm Fillet Steak£34.00

              onion Puree, local asparagus, Koffman's fries, red wine jus

              • Guinea Fowl Breast£24.00

                mash, savoy cabbage, pancetta & black pudding

                • Cornish Hake£24.00

                  Crushed Potatoes, Isle of Wight tomatoes, basil pesto

                  Last updated: 9 June 2023

                  What 694 people are saying

                  Overall ratings and reviews

                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

                  Noise • Energetic

                  Loved For

                  • Worcestershire

                    Best Overall

                  • Worcestershire

                    Best Food

                  • Worcestershire

                    Best Service

                  • Worcestershire

                    Best Ambience

                  • Worcestershire

                    Best Value

                  • Worcestershire

                    Healthy

                  • Worcestershire

                    Great for fine wines

                  • Worcestershire

                    Good for special occasions

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  The Butchers Arms is a delightful culinary gem, celebrated for its "wonderful food and ambience." Guests consistently praise the "exceptional service" and cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The menu, featuring "fantastic, great quality food," offers a perfect blend of local produce and creative dishes, making it a "destination eatery" worth visiting.

                  694 Reviews

                  1. Peter

                    Hampshire

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on 21 December 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great service and excellent quality food. Always a treat to look forward too

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                  2. Sylvia

                    Derbyshire

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on 20 December 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Excellent lunch. Food of a very high standard. Friendly & congenial service.

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                  3. Bev

                    Worcestershire

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on 13 December 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We were treated as valued customers and not just another client. We will go again....and again.

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                  4. Emma

                    Worcestershire

                    2 reviews

                    4.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined on 5 December 2024

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Lovely atmosphere and the food was very good. The staff were great and service was really good. Not a budget option, but you get what you pay for. Would definitely return.

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                  5. Pippa

                    Worcestershire

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on 29 November 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    WOW! What a lovely atmosphere and sensational food! We could not fault our meal on Friday 29th November and have been recommending to friends & family ever since! Hidden gem in the country. We are already looking forward to coming back!

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                  6. Paul

                    Gloucestershire

                    3 reviews

                    4.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on 29 November 2024

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Small menu but there's always something for everyone and the quality of the food is outstanding

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                  7. PATRICK

                    VIP

                    London

                    17 reviews

                    3.0

                    17 reviews

                    Dined on 28 November 2024

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    we have been many times before but this time my starter of fried cheese was a single wedge the same size as a camembert wedge which . in comparison to my parthers 3 reasonable size pieces of goujon, I thought was pretty stingy. Overall the qaulity of cooking was not on a par to other occasions.

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                  8. LIZ

                    Lancashire

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined on 27 November 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The Butchers Arms is a real gem. Lovely friendly welcome and atmosphere. A real village pub with log fires. A delightful, attractive and comfortable setting. There was attentive service throughout the meal. Wonderful food which was beautifully presented, tasty and plentiful. It deserves, at least, its Michelin Plate award. A place to return to.

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                  9. jamie

                    Gloucestershire

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined on 24 November 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Exceptional. You won't be disappointed. Fantastic food. Staff lovely. Very popular so book early.

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                  10. Adriaan

                    Gloucestershire

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined on 21 November 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Absolute one of the best places to eat in Gloucestershire.

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                  The Butchers Arms is rated 4.8 stars by 694 OpenTable diners.

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                  2 people
                  19:00
                  Booked 3 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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