Rowden Arms
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About Rowden Arms
On Rowden Hill in Chippenham, Rowden Arms is a pub and restaurant with a menu that runs to 64 dishes. Starters include Crispy King Prawns, Halloumi Strips, and Onion Bhajis, alongside Garlic Breaded Mushrooms and two versions of garlic bread, plain and cheesy. Steak is a regular order from the main menu. Food can be placed through an app or online ordering system as well as at the table. A quiz night runs on site, and the entrance is step-free, suiting visitors with mobility needs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The pub opens daily, and reservations are recommended ahead of a visit.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
64 dishes- Crispy King Prawns
- Halloumi Strips
- Garlic Breaded Mushrooms
- Onion Bhajis
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Garlic Bread
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak, sweet potato fries, steak fajita and cheeseburger and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak, sweet potato fries, steak fajita and cheeseburger and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Steak comes up again and again as the main draw, with reviewers describing it as cooked to perfection and citing specific cuts like the steak fajita and the steak sizzler, though a few had the opposite experience, one calling their steak "tuff as gumboots" and another sent theirs back overcooked when medium rare was ordered. Close behind, dishes like the cheeseburger and chips, sweet potato fries, and the Mexican pasta salad with salmon draw praise, and several diners single out attentive dining-team staff by name for going above and beyond, though names aren't repeated here. Service speed is a recurring theme: most describe food arriving hot and fast, while others report drinks lagging behind meals or, more seriously, a Mother's Day party whose roast dinners came out cold and, after complaint, were simply reheated and still dried out, prompting a refund and a vow not to return. A couple of reviewers also flag the ladies' toilets as needing repair, with doors that won't close and one reporting a blocked, non-flushing toilet with no paper.
Customer Review Summary
Steak comes up again and again as the main draw, with reviewers describing it as cooked to perfection and citing specific cuts like the steak fajita and the steak sizzler, though a few had the opposite experience, one calling their steak "tuff as gumboots" and another sent theirs back overcooked when medium rare was ordered. Close behind, dishes like the cheeseburger and chips, sweet potato fries, and the Mexican pasta salad with salmon draw praise, and several diners single out attentive dining-team staff by name for going above and beyond, though names aren't repeated here. Service speed is a recurring theme: most describe food arriving hot and fast, while others report drinks lagging behind meals or, more seriously, a Mother's Day party whose roast dinners came out cold and, after complaint, were simply reheated and still dried out, prompting a refund and a vow not to return. A couple of reviewers also flag the ladies' toilets as needing repair, with doors that won't close and one reporting a blocked, non-flushing toilet with no paper.
Featured reviews
- Cass Scenic Productions
“Michael was very nice and made our visit very lovely we enjoyed the food and will come back next time we are in the area. Thank you Michael for being a great server.”
- Neil Llewellyn
“Went out for lunch. Welcoming from the start. Clean and nice atmosphere Ordering food was easy and having a family with certain food specific requirements everyone was met. Food came out hot and fresh Steak was cooked to perfection. Chips and onion rings were top quality and the sauce was delicious Kids and wife ate all theirs Very nice. Michael and George the servers were polite and friendly. Bar staff friendly and chatty Highly recommend for food and drinks.”
- paula mihaka
“Steak tuff as gumboots. Everything sold out limited food options. Ladies toliet has 2 options 1 that is blocked and doesn't flush second option door doesn't close and has no toliet paper. Yuck”
- MOD SAP
“Lovely evening in the Rowden Arms with family. The food was excellent and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxing. Michael, a member of the dining team, was both friendly and accommodating when I had omitted a meal from our online order. We will certainly come back.”
- Graeme nicholson
“I love this place, me and my partner have been coming here for a while now. We have are favourites, and mix between them. Staff are really friendly, and helpful, and the food is really good, and great value. Would recommend highly.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Has arcade games
- Serves beer
- Has dancing
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Highlights· 5
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 1
- Has seating
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowden ArmsReservations · Good for kids | 4.01,316 | — | £10–20 | steak, sweet potato fries, steak fajita |
| The Bridge HouseWheelchair accessible | 3.81,688 | 0.7 mi | — | riverside decking, eggs benedict breakfast, bottomless coffee |
| Old Road Tavern | 4.5544 | 1 mi | — | craft beers and ales, live music, pool table |
| The Flemish WeaverReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.7822 | 2.6 mi | £10–20 | pies, cask ales, specials board |
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