
The Somerford Arms
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About The Somerford Arms
The Somerford Arms is a family-run Free House pub in Chippenham, on The Hill in the village of Little Somerford. The kitchen makes its chicken and leek pie on site, and monkfish scampi sits on the menu alongside a Sunday roast. Gluten free and vegetarian choices are available, including on the Sunday roast menu, and the team can cater for other diets and allergies on request. Ingredients are sourced locally, mainly from Wiltshire and Cornwall. The country pub setting has lit candles indoors, and dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, steak and ale pie, monkfish scampi and chicken and leek pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, steak and ale pie, monkfish scampi and chicken and leek pie.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come back to the pies and Sunday roasts, with the chicken and leek pie, made on site, and the steak and ale pie singled out as standouts. Close behind are the mixed roast and roast pork at Sunday lunch, plus the fish and chips, venison steak, monkfish scampi and a scotch egg starter. Desserts get repeated praise, and portions are described as generous and reasonably priced. Gluten free and vegetarian options are called very good, including on the roast menu, though one diner could not eat the Yorkshire pudding. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, and dogs get a warm greeting. The main complaint is a busy Sunday service, where one group of eight waited for a table, waited a long time for food and had to ask for menus, yet still called the roast well worth it. Several celebrations end on a personal touch, including a dessert plate for an anniversary and a flaming candle birthday plate.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often come back to the pies and Sunday roasts, with the chicken and leek pie, made on site, and the steak and ale pie singled out as standouts. Close behind are the mixed roast and roast pork at Sunday lunch, plus the fish and chips, venison steak, monkfish scampi and a scotch egg starter. Desserts get repeated praise, and portions are described as generous and reasonably priced. Gluten free and vegetarian options are called very good, including on the roast menu, though one diner could not eat the Yorkshire pudding. Staff are described as friendly and welcoming, and dogs get a warm greeting. The main complaint is a busy Sunday service, where one group of eight waited for a table, waited a long time for food and had to ask for menus, yet still called the roast well worth it. Several celebrations end on a personal touch, including a dessert plate for an anniversary and a flaming candle birthday plate.
Featured reviews
- Zoe Ridgway
“Lovely experience celebrating my husband's birthday. As usual, we got very well looked after. Hubby got the usual flaming candle celebratory birthday plate! Great food and service.”
- Hannah Osborne
“Fabulous lunch here - received a great welcome, including our dog! Food was delicious and worth every penny - generous portions. We would love to come back. Well worth a visit!”
- Ella Mae
“Such a wholesome dinner at this pub! We were staying nearby in an air bnb and this was recommended. It lived up to expectations! The menu had a variety of dishes & lots of yummy desserts to choose from.”
- Susan Paget
“Came for lunch with a girlfriend and you didn’t disappoint. We both chose the monkfish scampi; the pieces were delicious, light and packed with the monkfish. Definitely recommend this one. Then we both chose different deserts; which were as delicious as they looked. 😋”
- matelangswi
“The indoor setting was really nice. We had lit candles. There was a lot of focus on the fact that the restaurant sources locally, mainly from Wiltshire and Cornwall. Dog friendly🐾. Food was good, we probably ordered a bit too much.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“The Somerford Arms is a thriving, family run pub at the foot of the Cotswolds, tucked away in the village of Little Somerford, near historic Malmesbury. As a Free House, the ethos of Scott and Rachel and the team is to create a pub with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that they would love to come to themselves. Somewhere that serves excellent, unpretentious food, fantastic beer and wine while all the time offering great value for money and accessible for all to enjoy. Child friendly, dog friendly and able to cater for all sorts of diets and allergies – just ask.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Location
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- The Smoking Dog4.25302.7 mi£10–50Reservations
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- The Whole Hog4.13812.8 mi£10–20
beef, port & cranberry pie, ales on tap, kid friendly meals
- Three Cups Inn4.42023 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seating
live music, vegetarian and vegan food, quirky decor
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Somerford ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.8873 | — | £20–40 | sunday roast, steak and ale pie, monkfish scampi |
| The Smoking DogReservations | 4.2530 | 2.7 mi | £10–50 | halloumi fries, pork tenderloin in black pudding sauce, meat and cheese platter |
| The Whole Hog | 4.1381 | 2.8 mi | £10–20 | beef, port & cranberry pie, ales on tap, kid friendly meals |
| Three Cups InnReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.4202 | 3 mi | £10–20 | live music, vegetarian and vegan food, quirky decor |
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