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The Butchers Arms, Eldersfield, Gloucestershire

The Butchers Arms

4.8
4.8
499 Reviews
£41 and over
British
Welcome to the Butchers Arms.

Our 16th century Public House is situated on Lime Street in the parish of Eldersfield near Gloucester.

The Butchers Arms is first and foremost a rural pub, where the bar is the hub of life, with low ceilings, wooden floors, roaring fires and real ale served straight from the cask.

The food is British and we source only the finest ingredients from local suppliers. The menu constantly changes according to what is in season.

Please note that as it is a small pub and we are unable to cater for children under the age of 10.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Hours of operation

    Food served Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

  • Phone number

    01452 840381

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

What 499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Worcestershire

    Best Overall

  • Worcestershire

    Best Food

  • Worcestershire

    Best Service

  • Worcestershire

    Best Ambiance

  • Worcestershire

    Best Value

  • Worcestershire

    Good for business meals

  • Worcestershire

    Good for business meals

  • Worcestershire

    Innovative

  • Worcestershire

    Neighborhood gem

  • Worcestershire

    Romantic

  • Worcestershire

    Good for special occasions

  • Worcestershire

    Lively

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  1. AndrewS

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Butchers Arms is a haven for people who love great food and friendly staff.
  2. TIMJ

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant experience. Outstanding homely British cooking at its best. The Butchers demonstrates the art of simple done exceptionally well. No frills, relaxed ambience & friendly genuine service. Hard to beat!
  3. JPMinBucks

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurent/pub - good service, food and excelent well kept beer. Jo-Anne was very welcoming and David is a good chef. The pub was busy, but not crowded. Whilst it was a small menu, the food freshley cooked and tasty.
  4. LesleyD

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a fabulous meal with friends certainly go again so would recommend the Butchers Arms
  5. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely food in a beautiful setting. The staff were perfect as well. Will definitely be back.
  7. Justin

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely time in a super atmosphere with good service and excellent food. What a lovely spot to spend an afternoon for lunch
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2nd visit to The Butchers Arms and we wasn’t disappointed. It was Valentine’s Day and the staff really looked after us. Had some good chat and the food was exceptional. Everyone should try this restaurant. Incredible.
  9. richardm

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly welcome and staff, prompt service and good quality food all set on a pretty setting and in a cosy restaurant
  10. SarahO

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked for my birthday and did not disappoint. The owners and staff are always lovely, the service is flawless and the food was exceptional. Highly recommend
  11. JaneL

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very warm welcome, they had noted my comments on booking form. Cosy position by the fire. Gorgeous range of meals on offer. Service prompt but did not feel hurried at all. Very friendly staff. Overall a fabulous evening, thank you.
  12. JoanneT

    Gloucestershire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a friendly welcome from the moment you walk through the door. Lovely glass of fizz at the bar before going to the table. It’s a lovely environment with log burning stoves. It’s a small venue but great for couples or small groups. Then the food …. Even with a small menu it is almost impossible to choose. The attention to detail is amazing but the food is delicious without being too over complicated. Thank you Butchers Arms for another wonderful evening
  13. ChrisP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a gem of a restaurant. Outstanding cuisine with the authentic charm and ambience of a country pub. Warm, friendly service. A truly enchanting evening.
  14. CatherineA

    Worcestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s consistently excellent here. Friendly service and top quality food
  15. BarryT

    Worcestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would recommend this restaurant to anyone The food is extremely high standard and the Staff are so friendly service excellent.
  16. Richard

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal in very comfortable surroundings. Definitely book again.
  17. SueA

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit to the Butchers Arms and we were not disappointed. It is a lovely old pub that was warm and welcoming on a cold night with a lovely log burner to add to the ambience. We received a warm welcome, friendly professional service and food that was just fabulous. We had a lovely night and will definitely go back. Sue & Karne from Upleadon
  18. kathrynw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love love this place and cannot wait to go back.
  19. CharisP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From stepping into the restaurant, the staff were welcoming and engaging. They went above and beyond checking on some of our groups allergies, amending dishes where possible. The food was fantastic and we were still talking about certain dishes the next day. Highly recommend, an absolute delight!
  20. GaryH

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and great attentive service all in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
  21. AdamP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant to visit. We were served by a lovely, friendly team that tended to all our requests and really made us feel at home. The food was delicious; all three courses for each customer was different but perfectly presented and really tasty. Thank you very much.
  22. GeoffB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an excellent dining experience as usual. Jo and Mark have created a very special venue and with Lauren the service is as good as it gets.
  23. AdrianA

    Worcestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My girlfriend and I had a brilliant meal on Saturday evening December 17th . The food was totally amazing and presentation of the highest quality. The Butcher’s arms is great country pub with great staff , nothing a problem. This is the second time I’ve been and it didn’t disappoint, festive feel and log fires, great food . Perfect night out just before Christmas. Adrian Arnold .
  24. JoeF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful little pub, friendly service, delicious food. Well worth a visit.
  25. PaulB

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service a great food, try it you won’t be dissatisfied. It’s our new go to place - solid and reliable - never had a bad meal there.
  26. DavidDW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff, and other diners, were very friendly and the food was delicious.
  27. AnneS

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly, welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Good choice of food and drink. Service just right - not rushed. Food delicious, great combinations, reasonable prices. Loved everything about it.
  28. TimJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First visit. Birthday lunch with my wife, so we didn't hold back; including the venison and the lamb as mains, which were both excellent, beautifully plated, great range of interesting flavours. Staff friendly and genuine. This is a pub, not silver service with mood lighting, and the better for it. Will certainly be returning.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food as always 🌟
  30. Fownhopian

    Herefordshire

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another excellent meal. The duo of lamb cutlet and rolled shoulder of lamb offered a delicious contrast in texture and flavours, with imaginative vegetables and saucing. A generous piece of hake came with chorizo and a good mix of vegetables and sauce to accompany it. There is a very limited selection of wines by the glass, but they are well chosen. The New Zealand Sauvignon blanc is very pleasant and the Southern French Malbec worked well with the lamb. Lovely desserts - chocolate cremeux and chocolate Grenache with cherries and honeycomb is an old favourite, but the stand out was the baked Alaska, which was really well done. Friendly and efficient service on a busy night.
  31. JamesM

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Lovely rustic vibe and very friendly staff, the front door is hard to spot in the dark and let's in the cold but other than that it's a great place for a meal
  32. Mrsmews

    Worcestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always a delicious meal created by talented chef. You cannot make the wrong choice off the menu. Staff always welcoming. If you haven’t already visited then you should you don’t know what you are missing.
  33. Johnnysidecar

    Worcestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food served by friendly people in a very relaxed and cosy environment. We were warm on a very cold day and the food was both interesting and delicious. Parking was plentiful and easy which is a godsend in these crowded days. Altogether a good experience with none of the little disappointments that so often accompany meals out.
  34. IanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Third visit and not dissapointed, excellent food, staff friendly , welcoming and attentive Looking forward to our next visit before too long!
  35. Kieran

    Worcestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful surroundings and wonderful service, all topped off by amazing food. Not the cheapest but you absolutely get what you pay for at The Butchers Arms. We will be back!
  36. SusanMC

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All you could wish for in a country pub dining experience. Charm, character, conviviality and exceptional food. There is a sense of timelessness here, the space is unfussy and informal, leading me to feel comfortable and relaxed. The welcome is prompt yet warm, and the food beautifully presented and perfectly delicious, and was accompanied only by the hum of other satisfied customers.
  37. JohnO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed very much, bit cramped because of busy evening but everyone in our party made good comments about everything. So enjoyable!
  38. JonP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yet again Jo-Ann and the team delivered a brilliant evening! Thanks so much!
  39. PeterF

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff are always very helpful, the food is always exceptional. Drinks are also well done with a good selection of wine and well kept beer.
  40. peterj

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual a warm welcome, great service and delicious food, what a treat to have somewhere this good so close to home.

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FAQs

The Butchers Arms is rated 4.8 stars by 499 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Butchers Arms

Lime Street, Eldersfield, Gloucestershire GL19 4NX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Eldersfield

  • Hours of operation

    Food served Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    British

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Indoor Fireplace

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