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The Pelican, Marlborough, ENG

The Pelican

3.7
3.7
475 Reviews
£25 and under
Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Dog-friendly
The Pelican Inn is a quaint, late 17th century pub with a warm, cosy atmosphere along with eight comfortable bedrooms and a friendly welcome guaranteed. We're proud to offer great food and real ales in our spacious bar and restaurant areas, as well as ensuite accommodation - all at superb value. We're also just 8 miles from junction 14 of the M4, making our pub the perfect meeting place for work or simply a relaxing spot to watch the ducks, read the newspaper and watch the world go by.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    01488 682479
  • Payment Options
    Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We can offer Private events, Please contact us for more information
  • Area
    Marlborough
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Set Menu - £36pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    Join us for our sumptuous three course (£36) or two course (£32) festive set menu. Think crispy ham hock terrine, pan-fried British lamb rump and clementine & orange baked Alaska to name a few, alongside turkey and the traditional trimmings. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    Festive Set Menu - £36pp (£10pp deposit) photo
  • New Year's Eve Set Menu - £46pp (£10pp deposit)

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate the New Year in style with our sumptuous three course set menu. Think cured salmon, venison & pancetta pie, and triple chocolate delice to name a few. Visit our pub website to view the full menu, pricing and details. Secure your festive booking today with a deposit of just £10 per person.
    New Year's Eve Set Menu - £46pp (£10pp deposit) photo

What 475 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pelican offers a "great location" and charming atmosphere, making it a perfect stop for a country walk. With a menu that's "exceptionally reasonable," it promises a delightful dining experience. Though service can be slow at peak times, the staff is "welcoming and friendly," ensuring a pleasant visit.

475 Reviews
  1. Gavin

    South Wales

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The quality of the food was not great. We have visited the Pelican a few times over the years, with excellent food and service previously. The food on this occasion was very poor. The vegetables were bland, the meat was poor, and the roast potatoes left alot to be desired. A stark contrast to our previous visit over a year prior where it was outstanding. Perhaps there has been a change in ownership or management. Will likely avoid moving forward.

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  2. Sarah

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I like the Pelican. It's my local. The staff are very friendly and the decor and seating is comfortable and fresh. I was disappointed with the food this time. It was way over priced for very basic breaded chicken and chips. We had to buy side orders which in my opinion should have been part of the meal, and bumped the price up even more.

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  3. Paul

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely venue with the food both very good quality and value for money. Also friendly and helpful staff so I would not hesitate to recommend.

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  4. William

    Gloucestershire

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great stop, not rushed and good food. Great location, easy to find.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We know you were busy but the service was extremely slow. We’ve been many times before and haven’t experienced this level of service. We arrived at 12:30 and left at 3:45pm! Some plates were cleared in between courses some were cleared 20 minutes later. Items ordered weren’t even served we had to keep asking. Very disappointed

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  6. Michael

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday lunch much with excellent and very pleasant service.

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  7. Charlie

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really great experience, excellent food served in a super venue by attentive staff, looking forward to our next visit!

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  8. Brooke

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’ve already send a rather long email to head office, explaining the poor experience at the pub, sadly the quality and standard of your establishment has most certainly slipped. I myself have a life threatening allergy and do not enjoy being discriminated against by the manager saying “if your allergy is that bad, maybe you shouldn’t eat out” . Depending on what response I get back from head office will determine how far I need to take this very serious situation. To top off my lovely experience was the delightful waitress ! Eating food at the bar, served us with crumbs all down her top and burping while taking our food order. Totally amazing experience I must say NOT.

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  9. Hazel

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday roasts are perfect & the staff are always helpful & welcoming. French onion soup and the mini deserts with coffee are a great start and finish. We will be back! Thank you team Pelican!

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  10. Sarah

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food arrived quickly but plates were cold as were the Yorkshire puddings so meals were only lukewarm. Potatoes tasted like frozen ones, not freshly cooked but the portion size was good. Staff were friendly and attentive.

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FAQs

The Pelican offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01488 682479.

The Pelican is rated 3.7 stars by 475 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Pelican

Froxfield, Marlborough, ENG SN8 3JY

Additional information

  • Area
    Marlborough
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu–Sat 09:00–23:00 Sun 09:00–22:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01488 682479
  • Private party facilities
    We can offer Private events, Please contact us for more information
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