
Rowden Arms
Quick info
About Rowden Arms
Rowden Arms serves as a pub and restaurant on Rowden Hill in Chippenham, with a menu spanning 64 dishes. The Full Monty Mixed Grill, Pasta, and All Day Breakfast run alongside the rest of the list, with portions on the larger side. A quiz night runs regularly, and free Wi-Fi is available for anyone working or browsing over a meal. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair-accessible, suiting visitors with mobility needs. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended. Service through the kitchen tends to move quickly.
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
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 sweet potato fries, large portion sizes, ordering via greene king app and level access for accessibility.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet potato fries, large portion sizes, ordering via greene king app and level access for accessibility.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise generous portion sizes and good value, with several calling out the sweet potato fries as a standout alongside dishes like the mixed grill-style pub fare. The staff draw repeated mentions for being friendly, attentive, and helpful, with regulars noting the level access makes visits easier for less mobile family members. Service is generally described as quick, though one diner found it a little slow while still calling the meal relaxed and enjoyable. One reviewer, previously more critical, notes the food and service have improved over time but still flags the ladies' toilets as needing repair, with doors that won't close properly, and describes the atmosphere as sometimes "crazy." Diners also point to the ordering app and a well-stocked menu as easy to navigate. Several say they return weekly, citing the same dependable, welcoming lunch experience with their families.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise generous portion sizes and good value, with several calling out the sweet potato fries as a standout alongside dishes like the mixed grill-style pub fare. The staff draw repeated mentions for being friendly, attentive, and helpful, with regulars noting the level access makes visits easier for less mobile family members. Service is generally described as quick, though one diner found it a little slow while still calling the meal relaxed and enjoyable. One reviewer, previously more critical, notes the food and service have improved over time but still flags the ladies' toilets as needing repair, with doors that won't close properly, and describes the atmosphere as sometimes "crazy." Diners also point to the ordering app and a well-stocked menu as easy to navigate. Several say they return weekly, citing the same dependable, welcoming lunch experience with their families.
Featured reviews
- 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.”
- Pete Simmonds
“Food was cracking. Really good portion sizes. Staff really nice and quick service.”
- Lucia Tortolero
“We had a really lovely experience at Rowden Arms. The food and atmosphere were great, and Michael was especially very friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. He made us feel very comfortable and looked after us really well. Without a doubt, we will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommended!”
- Brian Jenkins
“Lovely food cooked to perfection. Great service from behind the bar and the young waiter! Maybe a good idea to have an American themed menu in April, in honour of Eddie Cochran whose memorial is just a few Mtrs away on the A40. Highly recommended”
- Chloe Sheppard
“The food has gotten better. service has gotten better as i used to rate it a 3. Atmosphere can be crazy and those bathrooms need doing the ladys can barely close one of the toilet and the otherobes ya cant close at all”
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
How Rowden Arms compares to nearby bars
- Rowden Arms · This shop4.01,316 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: sweet potato fries, large portion sizes, ordering via greene king app
- 530 reviews9.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: halloumi fries, pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce, meat and cheese platter
Rowden Arms This shop | The Smoking Dog | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0(1,316) | 4.2(530) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–50 |
| Distance | — | 9.1 mi |
| Open today |
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