Skip to main content
BusinessesMap
The Butchers Arms — Bars in Bath

The Butchers Arms

BarsBath, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(167 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1761 470388
Timsbury Rd, Farmborough, Bath BA2 0AE, United Kingdom

About The Butchers Arms

On Timsbury Rd in Bath, The Butchers Arms is a pub serving one of the biggest Sunday roasts in the area, with generous portions drawing regulars to book a table ahead. Homemade pies round out the menu, offered in different flavours. Outdoor tables sit at both the front and back, and a separate outside bar operates to the rear. The pub opens daily and takes walk-ins outside of the Sunday roast sitting. Dogs are welcome throughout.

Reviews

4.5/5
167 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, homemade pies, generous portions and beer quality.

5★
114
4★
37
3★
10
2★
3
1★
3

Customer Review Summary

The Sunday roast draws the most attention, with reviewers calling portions generous, sometimes the biggest in Somerset, though one diner found the rare beef slimy and under-flavored. Homemade pies also earn praise as delicious, and the beer is repeatedly described as well-kept. Staff and landlord come across as friendly, and the pub is noted as dog friendly, with one reviewer advising booking ahead for the popular roast.

Featured reviews

  • Glynis Spicer
    “Had a Sunday roast on 26th July we both enjoyed was hot and the beef and turkey was very tasty then we had an evening meal with family tonight. Lovely atmosphere dining room is great, food lovely, all freshly prepared very good value nicely presented. Landlord & staff very friendly. Good choice of drinks and is dog friendly which is always welcomed.”
  • Kate Brown
    “Staying nearby we found this little pub. We all ordered different flavoured Homemade Pies which were delicious. The service was really friendly as was the atmosphere. Locals were very welcoming & …”
  • DJ Mike Hackett
    “We had Sunday lunch went later on the day but pre ordered 3 of the party had the rare cooked beef Sadly this was very rare and dind have much taste it was almost slimy in consistency and most left what was probably an expensive cut of beef on the plate not eaten Portions were very generous and so it is with heavy heart I can not give higher score than a 3”
  • Diggs C
    “Wow and wow if you have a big appetite for a traditional cooked Sunday lunch this is definitely the place to go,I kid you not this has to be the biggest Sunday roast in Somerset, we arrived early for our 1.30 booking in order to have a …”
  • Chris Sanders
    “06/2022 - I should come here more often than I do. The beer is always in prime condition, the staff affable and the food beyond reproach. On this particular Sunday, I stopped for the Sunday roast. The lamb was a trifle more done than I prefer, but I was late in the day. However, the presentation was superb- they do things a 'little differently' at the Butchers Arms. Over the years since living in the area (since 1991) I've only stopped by at this tavern on occasion, noticing as I did so each time, a change of management. Other than by a few local die hards, it didn't seem all that popular. A recent visit specifically to scan the certificate of the Cask Marque Ale Trail. The establishments who qualify for this accreditation, are amongst the top 18,000 of some 50,000 who can guarantee a perfect pint - most, if not every time. Again I noticed another change of management and there's more enterprise in this new team. New outs tables front and back, an outside bar to the rear a bit more spic and span and it's far more patronised now than on any of my other visits The beer is still deserving the Certificate and the menu has extrapolated with a quantum leap and there's quite a few novel dishes. Sunday Roast is a very popular, a reservation affair, if you want to be assured of a table. This tavern, on my way home (the pretty way) has become a regular repeat visit.”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Show more amenities
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

Bars near The Butchers Arms

The Butchers Arms
4.5167
  • 7.9 mi awayReservationsGood for kids

    riverside setting, pork belly, creme brulee

The 1 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.

Browse more

Explore more of Bath, or find Bars in other cities.

DirectionsCallTop