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Nº 260 in 547 in Cotswold

Nº 60 of 123 Other cuisines in Cotswold

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We stopped here whilst travelling from Didcot to Hereford. Service was excellent really quick. My wife had Sunday lunch which was a great portion size and very tasty, I had chicken with excellent chunky chips. Highly recommend

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Gerwyn Jenkins . 2025-01-05

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We stopped here whilst travelling from Didcot to Hereford. Service was excellent really quick. My wife had Sunday lunch which was a great portion size and very tasty, I had chicken with excellent chunky chips. Highly recommend

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Gerwyn . 2025-01-05

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What an awful experience. We are a family of 18 and booked for lunch on the 30th Dec 2024. We pre ordered food to make things easier but the whole experience was dreadful from start to finish. We were booked to eat at 12.30. First meal came out at 1.30 and the next meals came out over the following half an hour!!!!! The last meal came one hour and 45 mins after the first!!!! Disgraceful!!!! The food was disgusting, really cheap and nasty lamb shanks no bigger than ones thumb My sister and I spoke to the barman who became extremely aggressive towards us and blamed everything on his boss , who was not present that day No one minds paying good money for good service and food but this was taking the Micky. Did they think as a big group we wouldn't notice? Disgusting food and poor service, all paid over the odds for. Needless to say we will never be returning a D making sure as many people as possible know this!!! We spent over £500 for food and drinks!!

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Amanda D . 2025-01-05

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Have been coming here annually for many years as it’s midway for family to meet up. First impressions were as good as usual, the fires were lit and we headed to the bar to order drinks. Historically we have had a very warm welcome and enjoyed the hugely varied and interesting menu with lots of specials, local ingredients and unusual choices. Sadly, today, as a group of 9, we were overall hugely disappointed and won’t be rushing back. When we ordered drinks from the bar we realised no ginger ale available and soft drinks were all poured from individual cans and charged at ££ prices. The menu choice is now average at best - though there are vegan and vegetarian options alongside meat and fish. Several menu items weren’t available: lamb shank, whitebait and wagyu burger. We weren’t given table service, we ordered at the bar. One of our starters got missed. As food was delivered, the staff didn’t even seem to know what each dish was in order to deliver it to us. We had to help them identify some items!! Items we did order all tasted mass produced and deep fried (calamari particularly poor - best avoided). No evidence of home cooking/cheffing here anymore. We did not feel the food was good value for money. The vanilla ice cream tasted of nothing at all and chocolate sauce was added without asking our preferences (we wouldn’t have chosen it). The young staff seemed hassled and needed prompting throughout. The lady in charge, seemed to lack the etiquette of running a restaurant - not welcoming us, showing us to our table, discussing what was available (or not). We were even discouraged from having coffee at the end of our meal as “i can only make them one by one”. Overall, service was average and food was “ok”, but when we compare to how good it used to be it’s such a shame. It doesn’t feel the special place it used to be. It’s gone from feeling like a cosy gastro pub to a hungry horse.

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Carolyn C . 2025-01-04

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Unfortunately will have to agree with the below review. It’s also similar to the review posted 15 hours before that, which goes to show this is not a one off. That was my 6 year old son who had his food LAST, an hour and a half after the first meal was brought out (baring in mind my 9 year old daughters children’s burger came out FIRST, so no excuse as to why both children’s meals weren’t brought out together) My son was so upset, he sat there watching everyone eat their food for over an hour and none of the staff even batted an eyelid to the situation. A bowl of chips was ‘complimentary’ for their mistake. Absolutely not good enough. I had my food third to last after waiting over an hour but before my 6 year old son and I couldn’t even eat it as I was so stressed due to this mis hap that was purely down to the staff’s mis communication which was admitted by one of the waitress's. This was the reason we PRE BOOKED. But it was all for nothing. We pre ordered desserts too but unfortunately due to the experience we had, all 18 of us decided not to have the deserts and left promptly! I will not be returning and I suggest that this is investigated as to why the service was so poor considering we pre booked everything and spent well over £300! No discounts were given, no apologies, nothing. Very poor customer service.

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Ellen Caton . 2024-12-30

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The food itself was okay, and the service was friendly, but unfortunately, it took 1 hour and 40 minutes for our order to arrive. The delay was due to a mistake in their booking system, they had to prioritise a large table of 17 people that didn’t show up as planned. While I understand these things happen and the staff did their best under the circumstances, it wasn’t our fault either. It would have been helpful if they provided updates during the wait instead of us having to ask after an hour for a status. I would suggest improving the booking system to prevent such situations in the future and ensuring there are enough staff to handle larger groups and meet every customer’s expectations, no matter if they are part of a big group or dining as a smaller party. Overall, the service was great, and I appreciate the effort they made to handle the situation, but the long wait time detracted from our visit.

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Sara Ines . 2024-12-30

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Very disappointed in this place!!! We pre ordered as a family of 18. Food was slow and totally chaotic!!!! The youngest had his meal and hour after the first meal was brought out and the subsequent meals brought out haphazardly over the hour!!!! Having pre ordered food, one would expect a little more organisation but no!! When talking to the barman although pleasant at first when he realised we were not happy became belligerent and obtuse, blaming his boss for booking us in. (They had plenty of time to organise). Food wasn't great for the huge cost, pretty bland and nothing special. WILL NOT BE VISITING AGAIN

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Amanda Delahay . 2024-12-30

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We visited this restaurant for our work Christmas meal, and it exceeded all expectations. The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were generous—everyone left feeling full and satisfied. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The location is easy to find, with plenty of parking available, which made the experience even more convenient. Overall, it had everything you could want for a great dining experience. Highly recommended!

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carly comley . 2024-12-22

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Great food, lovely atmosphere. ❤️

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Gary Johnson . 2024-12-22

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Superb Christmas Fayre, couldn't be faulted

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Andrew Morrison . 2024-12-21

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The M5 was closed and we were forced to leave it following the diversion and getting very hungry we decided to stop here ordered a drink then asked about food only to be told sorry the chef has gone home asked if he could do us anything at all and Steve the landlord said what do you want asked if he could do pie and chips he just replied it wont be fast the oil will be cold it will take some time, great service and having to wait in such a beautiful place sat by a roaring wood fire was no hardship. Seemingly very soon venison pie and mountain of chips was in front of me beautifully cooked and far more than i could eat we willingly spent maybe the next hour chatting with Steve and his wife . I have not felt so welcome in a pub for many many years i will be going back to the golden heart no doubt about it in fact i will not ever use this road again without calling in for something to eat and drink - A+ in every way i recommend you try it

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Martin H . 2024-12-20

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We had dinner here recently from the Christmas menu, the staff were amazing, very attentive, the food was brilliant. Big portions, I couldn't eat all of mine, but lovely food, very well prepared and tasted great. We will be back again very soon. Thank you Steve for being a very welcoming host!

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Helen J . 2024-12-17

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Beautiful food, lovely staff, lovely vibe and great garden space. Only downside is traffic impeding access and carpark is quite steep but worth it for the service, atmosphere and food!

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Kelly Griffiths . 2024-12-02

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Cozy and ambient little place with comfy seats, a real fire, great staff who are helpful, polite and knowledgable. A party of seven and all of us enjoyed our meals throughly. Seven year old nephew said his fish and chips was better than the seaside, and the wagyu burger I had was very tasty and soft beef on a toasted bun. Would return and recommend supporting this business, especially during the current multi-year roadworks.

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Aidiana Jones . 2024-11-23

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Had lunch here today, the food was amazing. I had the venison pie which was delicious.

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Jeff ODonnell . 2024-11-23

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Absolutely stunning food, we reserved a table for 16 adults, including 2 children, from the moment we walked in the staff were amazing, sorting drinks. We asked for the children's meals to come out in the middle of our starters and this wasn't a problem. If you want to have a Fantastic meal in a awesome atmosphere then this is the pub/restaurant to come too 💯 %

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Jon Finan . 2024-11-18

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What a lovely place 14th century and still retaining all its character and features. Beautiful open fire inglenook with bread oven. Steve the owner was really friendly and couldn't make you more welcome. Food was great and chef with a smile. Will definitely be returning.

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David Webb . 2024-11-16

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Lovely pub with fantastic atmosphere, lovely food and amazing host.

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Edo . 2024-11-09

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Had a lovely Sunday lunch. The food was well cooked and tasty. The service was good although a bit slow due to lack of staff.

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Paul Martin . 2024-10-28

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We enjoyed a lovely lunch here today after passing through from Swindon to Gloucester. I had the open steak sandwich whilst my husband had the venison pie. Both were delicious. Lovely portion size and very friendly attentive staff. The only slight downside was that the pub itself was quite cold, but it is October! It certainly hasn’t put us off visiting again and we will definitely be back!!

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Ciara P . 2024-10-26

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Thoroughly enjoyed the experience at the golden heart with a few friends. We had only planned to get drinks but once we saw the amazing food it would be rude not to. Amazing service led by Callum and we will definitely be coming back soon!

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Fred B . 2024-10-01

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A little gem of a pub and worth a stop. Steve and Juls were most welcoming and couldn’t do enough to welcome us.

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Peter Thorpe . 2024-09-27

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We had a very small wedding on a filthy wet Monday afternoon which had proven to be one of the most stressful things we’d ever done. Torrential rain and closed roads meant that we nearly missed our ceremony, so we just really hoped the celebratory dinner would be lovely. And it really was! A roaring log fire (perfect!), a full vegan menu (four or five main course options, impressive..) and welcoming hosts. I had the nut roast with vegetables and a thick gravy, my wife had a pie and another guest had a cauliflower curry. It was just the perfect end, happy to really recommended this to everyone. Thank you!

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Alister B . 2024-09-25

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We had a very small wedding on a filthy wet Monday afternoon which had proven to be one of the most stressful things we’d ever done. Torrential rain and closed roads meant that we nearly missed our ceremony, so we just really hoped the celebratory dinner would be lovely. And it really was! A roaring log fire (perfect!), a full vegan menu (four or five main course options, impressive..) and welcoming hosts. I had the nut roast with vegetables and a thick gravy, my wife had a pie and another guest had a cauliflower curry. It was just the perfect end, happy to really recommended this to everyone. Thank you!

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Alister Betts . 2024-09-25

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Me and my partner have been staying in the Cotswolds for a few days and found the Golden Heart on our last night here. I wish we'd found it sooner! A real gem of a place, we called to see if we could book a table and were told that they had a very large booking - they squeezed us in anyway. We arrived in the pouring rain to be met with a lovely open fire in the cosy downstairs bar area. We were served by a very friendly young girl at the bar, really welcoming and helpful. One of the reasons we chose to visit was the large selection of vegan choices on the menu and we weren't disappointed. The food was excellent, and even though they had a large booking was quick to arrive. My partner had the whitebait (she's not vegan) and I went for the vegan sausage roll to start. Both were lovely and very generous portions. We then had the vegan curry and the vegan pie and again both were delicious. We finished with a vegan apple pie and ice cream to share which was also amazing. I would usually post some pictures of the food but was too busy eating it 😁 I can't rate this place highly enough, and the two young people that served us are a credit to the owners. If we were staying longer we would be back a few times! If you're in the Cotswolds then you should visit, if you're vegan then you have to come here for dinner!

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dpw81 . 2024-09-25

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They have the wrong hours posted. The staff we could find were rude and dismissive. I doubt they have good food but it wouldn’t matter.

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Stephen McBay . 2024-09-22

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Astonished by the rudeness of the staff. We showed up at 11:30 on Friday as website says it opens at 11am on Fridays (as does the sign in the restaurant window). We asked a guy who was working out back about it. He said they don’t open till 12. I said they need to update online/window signage as it says 11am Fridays. We’d just driven 15mins out of our way to get to the restaurant. He just yelled he’d already told us they didn’t open to 12 and to go away. Needless to say we won’t be back.

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Susannah McBay . 2024-09-13

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Had a lovely pie, with perfectly cooked mash and vegetables. Staff very friendly, with a relaxed atmosphere, real fire and dogs allowed. You won't regret eating here.

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Sharon Holmes . 2024-09-10

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Excellent pub and food. Great owners and very friendly! A must visit! We had chicken ham and leek pie with vegetables

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Andrew Norris . 2024-09-09

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We were a group of 25 and planned a set meal with Steve and Jules. We were not disappointed. The food, service and organisation was first class. We can certainly recommend it. Thank you for a super evening.

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HeatherDE . 2024-09-05

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Perfect little pub great food really lovely service very friendly owners who made you feel at home would highly recommend, I will definitely come back

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Kelly Trueman . 2024-09-03

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Wow what a lovely place to eat and drink. Met the new owner Steve who was very nice and welcoming. Garlic bread was amazing and to have a choice of which cheese you wanted on it was a great touch. Dinner was delicious and a great price. Absolutely stuffed you will not go hungry 😋 if you get a chance to pop in, well worth the visit.

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Philip Trueman . 2024-09-03

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Great Vegan food with lots of choice and fantastic service. would definitely recommend especially if you're vegan looking for a hearty pub meal. 5 stars

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Will Harkin . 2024-08-31

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Have been coming here for so many years, and have loved the wonderfully diverse and interesting chalkboard menu items. Have been taking my dogs here for their birthdays, as there was a lovely mined beef and gravy on the doggy menu. Sadly, arrived today at 1pm, there was one car in the car park and strange 'breakfast menu' outside. Went inside, no more menu specials, just a run of the mill menu. I was informed that a new 'manager' had been installed, obviously the one with the board rubber. To top it all, even the dog's menu was bad, unbelievable 'vegan platter, with vegan gravy'. For. A. Dog!! That said it all, we left.

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Davem001 . 2024-08-21

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Went for a birthday dinner which was delicious. Had been previously and had Sticky Toffee Pudding which was delicious. The building is so lovely and staff very friendly. Definitely be back.

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Sara Tomlinson . 2024-08-21

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I love this country pub! It was always one of my favourite pubs when I lived in the UK - I used to visit it every few months as the food was always so good. After living in Australia for 27 years, I returned to the UK for a short holiday. I decided this place was on my "must visit" list. It didn't disappoint, we had a lovely meal here. The staff were friendly and courteous, the food arrived quickly and was delicious.

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Cheryl B . 2024-08-18

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Chicken pie and veg was nice but wife uninspired by her egg, bacon, chips

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terry spitz . 2024-08-11

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Awful food and no apologies just lies. Sold ribeye steak, the only steak on the menu turned up some leathery half gristle tough piece of steak, was certainly not rib eye, was told outright it was! Over cooked chewy cheap cut of god knows what! Garlic bread was on a soggy bit of baguette butter not cheese melted. Awful food will never come back here again!

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Mark L . 2024-08-10

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Stopped for an impromptu evening meal yesterday evening and were made to feel very welcome from the outset by Steve. The Golden Heart Inn offers an excellent menu choice and a comprehensive range of drinks, in a historic country pub setting. There is a lovely garden with tables behind the pub, looking out across the local fields. The quality of the food was excellent. We hope to visit again before too long, when passing through the area. Highly recommended!

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Plane _Fleet . 2024-07-31

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I rang about an hour before arriving. and stayed there via Brit Stops. I had a lovely vegan breakfast in the morning. The staff are incredibly welcoming and pleasant to talk to, and the food is great quality. highly recommend.

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Nigel Bernard . 2024-07-30

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Fab old pub, great kept local real ales Food was outstanding, the pies and the coconut chicken curry

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Jon farrington . 2024-07-29

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First visit for breakfast. We warmed with a long walk around Brimpsfield and Birdlip, then had a massive breakfast bap in the beer garden! It's a gorgeous setting and the pub is lovely inside.

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Frank McDermott . 2024-07-29

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Lovely place with character. We could park our camper van overnight for free and we had ourselves a good dinner and breakfast here

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Menno de Boer . 2024-07-23

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Amazing. The staff are absolutely lovely and the Man whom I assume owns it was a gentleman. We drove down from Glasgow for RIAT and passed this lovely place. Decided to grab brekkie before our long journey back home. Three full breakfasts, good portions (we were too full to finish) and such a reasonable price for such high quality food. Thank you! hope to be back for brekkie next year ❤️

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Xperfectly_flawedX . 2024-07-22

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Great staff and lovely country pub for food & drink. Motorhome parking overnight 👍

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Kathryn Hopkins . 2024-07-21

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Second time in 2 years we came here for food on route to Southampton and both times the service and quality of food was outstanding and will now be part of our holiday experience every year Highly recommend

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Richard Keel . 2024-07-18

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Stayed there for the night in our camper van (for free!). Very cosy pub on the side of the road. Good selection of vegan and gluten free food. They even have vegan wine and delicious hand-pumped ales. Special thanks to Steve, the very nice and helpful man behind the bar!

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Nadja Albrecht . 2024-07-15

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We have passed the inn so many time in the last 6 months. Saying looks lovely, must eat there sometime. Today was the day. I wish we had done this before. Parking great. Staff absolutely warm and friendly. Food well yummmmmmmm. Very reasonable prices. Will be coming again. Thank you.

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Lenny L . 2024-07-09

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I've driven passed this pub so many times, but never called in. I'm glad I did though. The food was great, as was the service. It's a really nice place!

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Rob Burrow . 2024-07-07

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I popped in quickly due to the ridiculous traffic on the roadworks, I’ve driven past 1000 times and never stopped! What a delightful pub, full of history and character and lovely staff, I spoke to the landlord for a while who told me about the building and the roadworks and the barmaid was helpful and pleasant to deal with. I opted for the bacon Brie and cranberry sandwich, it was delicious and all very reasonably priced. I will definitely pop in again when I’m passing.

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Stephen Court . 2024-07-05

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This pub is a great place for a meal and a drink. Six of us visited for an evening meal and everything was faultless - the service, drinks, food and price were all excellent. Inside the pub, it's traditional and has a lovely atmosphere. The meals were exceptionally good in quality and size, and I can't wait to go again.

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Phil J . 2024-06-15

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Lovely staff and great food. Proper tomato soup and butchers sausage and mash a true traditional pub. We will be going back.

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Coppersfeet . 2024-06-13

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Been here twice, both times after a festival in Eastnor, and it's been by far the best of the three or four other pubs we pass en-route by virtue of: 1. being open, 2. serving a full menu, 3. wanting to serve people, 4. not chasing potential customers in the carpark saying we're ungrateful for them offering us (reluctantly) "ham, eggs, chips" (ugh). (double ugh, "cooked" by a punter with dirty fingernails). The other place also didn't appreciate us driving in after crossing a road. (they'll get a 1 star review) 5. friendly person/people wanting to serve not-locals 6. nice atmosphere even when we were the only people in the place Added to my starred locations for the trip home in two years time.

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Adam McGreggor . 2024-06-12

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A lovely place for food and drinks. Beer kept well and there is even a doggie menu.

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Simon Howe . 2024-06-12

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A very attractive building. Be very careful when entering or exiting the car park.

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Carole Simpson (CaroleBarrel) . 2024-06-02

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Lovely pub, very friendly staff and good food.

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Megan Morton . 2024-05-27

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Great pub super food and great wine Good price Definitely go again

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Sue Howe . 2024-05-23

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We come to this pub once a year when we're in Gloucestershire for Badminton Horse Trials. It's a really cosy quaint old pub, serving good food at a reasonable price. The staff were all friendly and helpful. I loved my nut roast and my family enjoyed their meat roasts. The puddings were just as good. We'll be back next year!

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Nature Needs Nuture . 2024-05-12

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Oh, brace yourselves for a tale of culinary delight and unparalleled hospitality! The Golden Heart Inn in Gloucestershire is not merely a haven for weary travelers; it's a sanctuary of gastronomic wonderment! Five stars, you ask? Nay, a mere trifle for this beacon of excellence! From the moment you step foot within its hallowed halls, you are whisked away on a journey of epicurean indulgence. The ambiance, reminiscent of a bygone era, sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. And the fare? Oh, it's a symphony of flavors that dances upon the palate, leaving one utterly flabbergasted by its brilliance. So, to The Golden Heart Inn, I tip my hat and bestow upon thee the highest of accolades!

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Criz La . 2024-05-01

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We were stabling at the Rectory Farm Arena nearby and called last minute for a table. We got the last tables of the evening. The restaurant was busy - we were lucky - and the open fires were welcome given the storm outside. The normal menu offers typical pub food but were complemented by a number of additional choices on a blackboard. We had a number of these specials and they were very good. I should mention the staff and the owner. We were looked after very well despite booking late, it being busy and not being regulars. We were asked several times whether we needed anything further - in a sincere and helpful manner. Thank you for the evening. A welcome respite from the storm outside.

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Stephen . 2024-04-29

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Orderd 2 roast beef Sunday lunch,worst meal ever ,3 slices of roast beef ,sliced way to thin.3 roasts to hard to cut ,1 small yorkshire pud,looked like aldis.geavy to watery ,carrots had no taste ,cabbage ok,portion size was way to smal.we had to have it heated up.

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Jennifer douglas . 2024-04-28

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One of our favourite restaurants. Have been many times and always great selection of home cooked dishes. All delicious

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Kj W . 2024-04-27

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What a lovely little find. Steve and Juls were just fab. Caitlin, the lady behind the bar was lovely as was the chef. Everyone had a smile and made us feel very welcome. The food was amazing and very well presented. The open fire made the experience even more homely. I can guarantee it won't be too long before we return .

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Lorraine King . 2024-04-26

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Lovely meal lovely atmosphere lovely staff. Felt looked after and nothing was too much trouble for them. Lovely honemade food. Thank you

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Sophie M . 2024-04-26

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Been to this place many times, food was excellent, staff very attentive and polite. The manager chap, or if he’s not the manager he should be..jonty, if I recall, was ensuring all the staff knew what to do and when, Very charming young man !! And an excellent chef !! 100% recommend this place !!

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Paddy Hoey . 2024-04-25

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Really recommend this place one of the best pubs I’ve been to for food Would 100% recommend coming here?

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connor morrison . 2024-04-24

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My family visited here for lunch. There was a good choice on the menu however I would have liked to see more gluten free options for starters. There was a good choice of GF/Vegan main meals. I had the Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff with rice and that was delicious. The meals are quite large and everybody enjoyed them. We were all full so none of us could manage a dessert so we will have to go back again to try the puddings. A big well done to all the staff for being so friendly and professional.

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Louise M . 2024-04-23

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! Worst meal I’ve ever eaten in my life! We had the beef roast dinner and the beef was basically a plate of processed canned fat. The roast potatoes looked like they were a week old and almost snapped my teeth could only eat one bite. The Yorkshire pudding was a frozen aunt Bessie’s and they couldn’t even manage to cook that it was like cardboard. Vegetables all microwaved. The Pepsi was flat as a fart and staff rude… SAVE YOUR MONEY AND STOMACH AND SO NOT GO HERE!!

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Bill Bill . 2024-04-21

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As impressive as always. We ate the slow cooked pork loin with creamy Stilton sauce and steak pie, both delicious, tasty new potatoes, vegetables and fluffy and crispy chunky chips.

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Neil Horabin . 2024-04-12

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A lovely old pub with a large variety of interesting meals on the menu. There are log fires and real ales too

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Pete Reynolds . 2024-04-10

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Very poor. Staff were nice enough,and there was a good fire going, and the wine was good but, dearie me, the food is terrible. Have been here a couple of times (there’s not a lot of competition round here) and it never fails to disappoint. The burger is simply disgusting, greasy, grey, appalling, while the roast looked dire. I would suggest that the slices were not hewn from an on-site, lovingly cooked piece of beef, but slipped from a frozen pack pre-sliced and brought to heat. Really needs to up its game because it could be very good with a little love and effort.

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MCCC23 . 2024-04-08

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The strangest pub I’ve ever been too. Was very excited about menu range here, but we walked in and it was silent and we got stared at. Staff were u helpful and we v quickly decided to leave. No vibes

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Ellie Buckle . 2024-04-06

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Meals were not as good as other places we have eaten

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Carole Mead . 2024-04-05

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This pub wasn’t exactly what we were expecting. My partner and I had seen pretty good reviews so chose to visit during our stay in the Cotswolds. We walked in and there were 0 vibes, the atmosphere was completely dead. We asked the staff if we could get a table for two and they were pretty unhelpful and seemed more annoyed that we’d bothered her, they just gestured and said “yeah if there’s not a blackboard on there”. We found a small table where we sat for all of 5 minutes before agreeing it was too uncomfortable to stay for a meal. Can’t express how awkward it felt. When in the car park googling other local pubs we also saw another couple do exactly what we did (walk in, sit down, almost immediately get up to leave…) We visited The Green Dragon instead which had a great atmosphere and food!

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heffss . 2024-03-31

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This is a favourite for us. Great place to finish a walk with our dog. Varied menu and never been disappointed with the quality of the food. Good hearty meals. Excellent for vegans and vegetarians as great choice. Tried crocodile there a few years ago and although now not on the menu it illustrates the breadth of choice. Recommended!

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vic w . 2024-03-19

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This is in a very rustic old building which has a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. We had a long wait for food and service but the restaurant was busy so that was to be expected.

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Anne Hodgson . 2024-03-17

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This is a fantastic traditional pub serving a good range of unusual food along with pub classics. Cosy rooms with log fires. Efficient service. We have visited as a family and with a group of 25. Every time the food is freshly cooked and delivered with a smile. Well worth trying the ostrich or kangaroo! Relaxed environment, good car park, footpath from the door. Highly recommended.

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enjoytimeout . 2024-03-09

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This is an awesome pub with hard working efficient staff. Good food, interesting main courses, amazing atmosphere. You can't beat a drink in front of the open fire on a winter's day.

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Jeremy Niblett . 2024-03-09

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A pub of nooks and crannies with a fireplace where you could roast a pig. Good beer but noted a lot of tables were reserved for later in the day ( Sunday at 12 when I visited). A wide variety on the menu, with Sunday lunch through to Osterich steaks.

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Anton Hunt . 2024-02-18

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Fabulous relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff.

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David Williams . 2024-02-08

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Our party was 18 people we had our own separate dining area , we pre ordered a member of staff checked all of our orders before they were cooked to make sure everything was correct, All of our meals arrived pretty much together, we have visited the Golden Heart with a large party on a few occasions we have always received excellent food and service as we did this time, would definitely recommend

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Clair C . 2024-02-06

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Fab food and a great range of dishes and specials at decent prices. Service was a bit slow, they seem to be trying to recruit more staff, which would help. It was cold in there though, we had to keep coats on. There was a small log fire in one room but that wasn't enough to heat the whole place and the windows are all single glazed. It's an historic building, I get that, and a pretty one at that. But no excuse not to have a big roaring log fire (or three!) on a cold day.

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Jon Mason . 2024-01-09

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We have not visited for several years ago, when we thought the food was good but prices a touch high. Now, I think that other places have increased their prices more than the GH. Very comfortable, rustic country pub: it can be a little chilly on cold winter days, but perfect if you can grab a spot by the fire as we did today. Ignore the printed menus and check out the extensive blackboard list of very original dishes, with a very impressive vegan choice. Also daily specials: today, beef stew and dumplings (obviously enjoyed by someone on nearby table), or an impressive venison pie which we had, both at £12.50. Included sides plentiful, fresh, and served in separate dishes. Order at the bar, but service at the table was perfectly timed (no long wait but no rush either), friendly people. One small issue, item involved immediately removed from the bill without a request. We will not leave it as long before we return! Small gripe: "service not included", when food and drinks must be ordered at the bar, but tips are at customers' discretion after all.

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SarahC0805 . 2024-01-05

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Really nice old English pub with a fire. Couldn't fault it in any way. We need to keep these lovely old traditional pubs going.

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Dee Baldwin . 2024-01-03

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Delicious food, attentive service and cosy seats next to log fire. We felt very welcome. Particularly recommend the ostrich steak. A lovely New Year’s Eve meal.

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Friendlytraveller12 . 2023-12-31

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Great pub. Lovely food + massive portions of chips. The gent running front of house was switched on but was struggling to train his new and rather feckless staff members. Added to the charm of the place!

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Christopher Beaumont . 2023-12-22

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Lovely place to visit. Dog friendly and does gluten-free. I do love visiting here

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Shane Mr . 2023-12-19

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Great prices amazing atmosphere lovely service

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E Martin . 2023-12-18

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Visited on my way with the family to Cotswold. Food was fantastic and the staff, very friendly (especially guy at the front). Fully recommend!

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Lucien Rowe . 2023-12-09

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The upstairs room is an excellent space. They cater well to large parties here, and the vegan menu is particularly extensive

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Stephen G . 2023-12-09

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Friendly staff, delicious food and fast service. Have put The Golden Heart Inn on my shortlist for places to go back to

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John Nix . 2023-12-03

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Cold pub, cold food. The roast pork was reminiscent of a school dinner and was disappointing! So many pubs and farm shops do roasts well, don’t waste your time and money here

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CarrieBradshaw3 . 2023-11-29

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Had Sunday Lunch on the 19/11/23. Lovely cosy pub, roaring fire, great food and polite and friendly staff.

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Paul Jouxson . 2023-11-21

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Lovely old pub, good food & service.

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Evogixer . 2023-11-21

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Went today at 2.30 for a roast. Served at around 3.35. Massive Que at the bar . Had to wait around 30 mins to get served. When the food eventually came had to wait around another 10 minutes for the gravy, no surprise all the food had gone cold by then. Definitely will not go back.

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Debbie Hier . 2023-11-19

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Lovely Ribeye, attentive staff and enjoyed the atmosphere. Sorry didn’t get waitress name but very good

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M3793TTsarahl . 2023-11-19

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So many vegan options in this outskirts pub! From starters all the way to deserts, even a vegan Sunday roast! Pet friendly place, lovely food and great atmosphere around the fire pit. Recommended

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Asis . 2023-11-13

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Fantastic place. Attentive and quick service, lovely food and traditional atmosphere. Extensive vegetarian and vegan menu, and gluten free also available. Thank you for a lovely evening!

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Amy Sumner . 2023-11-03

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Good range of choice of food on the menu. Nice cooked. Very helpful and friendly staff.

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Gary Tansley . 2023-10-29

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Good food, good level of service but understaffed and very slow. Staff that were on were exceptional.

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Andy Martin . 2023-10-28

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