The Bruce Arms

2 Main St, West Tanfield HG4 5JJ
$$ English

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 2 Main St, West Tanfield HG4 5JJ
  • Cuisine: Desserts | English | European | French | Steak | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Staff: Dave Lawson | Director of Advertising
  • Phone: 01677 470 325
  • Features: Hotel Dining, Organic Ingredients, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Winning Wine List, Working Fireplace, Lounge / Bar, Farm-to-table,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Lunch - Dining Room 11:45 - 14:45
Dinner - Dining Room 18:00 - 20:30
Friday
Dinner - Dining Room 18:00 - 20:30
Lunch - Dining Room 11:45 - 14:45
Saturday
Dinner - Dining Room 18:00 - 20:30
Lunch - Dining Room 11:45 - 14:45
Sunday
Sunday - Dining Room 12:00 - 16:30
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.72 out of 5 stars based on 614 votes

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Mar 18, 2024
Lynne D.
As brilliant as ever. Fantastic food & service.

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Mar 18, 2024
Jonathan M.
Good food, really enjoyable evening.

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Mar 12, 2024
Gemma C.
Loved every minute the staff were very attentive and the food was incredible

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 24, 2024
Jessica L.
We love this place, our second visit. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is friendly and cosy, wish we lived closer to enjoy more often.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 10, 2024
Timothy H.
Superb place to eat. Superb food. Love the retained old features in the pub. Only comment it was a little cold in the main eating area.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Jan 29, 2024
Nick F.
As usual - brilliant! The menu is so classic yet surprising in a good way. Service great too. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 19, 2023
Lucy S.
Beautiful food, amazing service, fantastic wine selection and wonderful ambiance. Highly recommended

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 03, 2023
Stephen J.
Excellent!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
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Oct 29, 2023
Jane W.
Fantastic food made with quality ingredients. Great selection of beers and wines.... Always top notch!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 25, 2023
Clare B.
Our favourite place! Always high standards of flavours, a warm welcome and very full stomachs.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 04, 2023
Craig C.
Excellent food from a really good menu that was more adventurous than most pub lunchtime menus. Very friendly and welcoming with excellent service. Totally recommended

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 30, 2023
lesley s.
Great food and service

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Aug 15, 2023
Jude A.
This restaurant never ceases to please and excite us. Sunday lunch was a great delight… again! We can never usually eat a 3 course meal, but The Bruce Arms offers perfectly sized portions to indulge us, so we get to try interesting and thoughtful plates of food. Miso salmon with kohlrabi salad, or an egg in filo pastry on a delicious black pudding starter was followed by a traditional and not so traditional course. The Beef roast was delicious, tender and not piled up on your plate like so many pub roasts, but enough to feel completely satisfied. The stone bass fish was exquisite but the vegetables that go alongside are so carefully prepared, fresh and tasty. Not just greens and carrots but a medley of fresh seasonal produce. To finish an appropriately sized innovative taste of summer strawberries fun, or a rich chocolate orange pot to complete and satisfy! Friendly and welcoming staff, I was surprised to get a table booked just the day before, but so Glad we did! We completed the meal with a great bottle of wine, a Beaujolais Village 2021, Delicious! We always come out asking ourselves- why don’t we go there more often? So thank you Matt and Philippa, The Bruce is a little gem in our area.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 17, 2023
Claire B.
Every time I take some one new here they say it’s the best Sunday lunch they’ve ever had, and I certainly wouldn’t disagree..

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 15, 2023
Stephen J.
As good as ever@

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Jul 03, 2023
Fiona M.
An incredibly friendly pub where they do their very best to accommodate you. The setting is gorgeous and the food is absolutely delicious including great options for kids. Very kid and dog friendly. Just the best!!

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 09, 2023
Aaron E.
Lovely food, great beers and perfect atmosphere even with young children. Already booked to return in July

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
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May 27, 2023
Kevin B.
Fantastic meal in a friendly local pub . Would rate this as one of the best meals we have had beautifully cooked and presented . We were concerned when we sat down that the music choice could spoil our meal , I imagine it had understandably been chosen by the 3 young girls waiting tables and working in the bar . Thankfully they or another member of staff became aware that the customers age range would probably prefer something more “smooth radio” than rap and hip hop ! .

Overall: 10/10
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May 17, 2023
Hannah R.
We came here for my husbands birthday meal, we were stopping in nearby lodges, we booked last minute so we’re pleased we got a table, the table we booked was running a little late, so we had drinks outside while we waited , once we got our food it did not disappoint, fantastic food fantastic atmosphere and if we ever return we would definitely come back here.

Overall: 10/10
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May 13, 2023
Kate T.
We love coming here each time we visit. Great ambience, excellent food - very flexible on dietary requirements without removing key elements of the dishes and wonderful service from the wait staff and Landlord - thank you again!

Overall: 10/10
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May 06, 2023
Russ B.
Lovely village pub, excellent service and the food was outstanding.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 30, 2023
Clare B.
The most delicious food in the area and an incredibly attentive and interested landlord to match. We adore coming here due to the outstanding plant-based options.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
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Apr 15, 2023
Caroline W.
The best meal we've had in a long time. Superb ingredients and dishes. Lovely, relaxed and friendly staff. The highlight of our short break away.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 13, 2023
Peter C.
We love the Bruce Arms as the food is always exceptional

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 17, 2023
Emma F.
Excellent food and brilliantly helpful staff!

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Feb 10, 2023
Dawn N.
Super meal and great service, we will definitely be back when we're next in the area

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 08, 2023
Judy A.
A lovely succinct menu... we can hardly ever eat a 3 course meal, so don't bother elsewhere. Fed up with quantity over quality... I can confirm at the Bruce arms its all about quality. The starters were perfect. If you've not tried their 'parsnips' starter, I thoroughly recommend it! Amazing, Michelin quality!! Best gastro pub around! Excellent Sunday lunch. Keep it up Bruce!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 01, 2022
Louise W.
Top place for Sunday lunch in the country. Fire in the grate, checked linen on the table and proper Yorkshires! You can tell it is run with love. Will return.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 08, 2022
Oli C.
Really enjoyed our meal and will be back again for sure :)

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 14, 2022
Chelcie H.
Excellent roast dinner, one of the best we’ve had! Will be back when next in the area!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 12, 2022
Mrs Laura J.
Went for the first time with friends. Everything was lovely from being greeted by very cheerful, polite young ladies to the fabulous food. We will be back.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 04, 2022
Alan R.
Great food, service was excellent.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 31, 2022
Claire B.
Excellent food, in lovely surroundings. This is the best Sunday lunch around. I had chicken which was beautiful but my friends had the beef which they said was the best they’d eaten.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 08, 2022
Jayne T.
Food and service were very good. We had a lovely evening.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 07, 2022
Ray G.
Very impressive - great food, lovely welcome, friendly locals. Would definitely recommend. Thanks

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 03, 2022
Linda C.
Really enjoyed it. I took 1 point off the food simply because the vegetables were a touch al dente for my taste. Will definitely go again.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 10, 2022
Judy A.
excellent fresh menu great friendly service reasonably priced definitely go back again

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 07, 2022
maryfiona R.
Best Sunday lunch.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 06, 2022
Alison R.
Food was excellent and the staff welcoming and very efficient

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Jun 05, 2022
John B.
Excellent food, great service

Overall: 10/10
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May 30, 2022
Tim L.
My friend and I had an truly excellent lunch at The Brue Arms on Saturday, in more ways than one. We were running a little late due to traffic but it was not a problem when we called. Service was excellent, informative, particularly on their considered wine selection, and the food did not fail to deliver. The best sausage and mash (With a twist) my friend had ever had and my bacon chop was beautifully cooked, accompanied with perfectly cooked chips and a generous salad. We cheekily asked if chef might be able to make some sandwiches to go as some of the boys that were playing cricket down the road at North Stainley didn't have time to buy lunch. Not a problem. The sandwiches were fantastic according to the lads and, given the quality, very fairly priced in the circumstances. The team won too, so an excellent day all round. Will certainly go again and could not recommend highly enough. A real gem.

Overall: 10/10
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May 21, 2022
Douglas L.
Great!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 25, 2022
Sharon N.
Excellent food, best sunday dinner ever!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 23, 2022
Millie W.
Lovely atmosphere, outstanding food, fab & friendly service!!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 16, 2022
Claire B.
Excellent food, service and ambiance, as always

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Mar 30, 2022
Henry F.
Excellent food and service.

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Mar 29, 2022
David G.
My wife and I stayed at the Bruce Arms last weekend and had a great time and were very impressed with everything about the place. The staff were never less than helpful and friendly from the moment of our arrival. Although we had never been before, we felt almost like regulars by the the time we left. The pub is full of character with an especially elegant dining room. The bedroom was very comfortable and well-appointed. The food is, perhaps, the pub's speciality and didn't disappoint. A Truly excellent and imaginative menu. Maybe a little expensive for some. I must mention the beer on offer. There can't be many pubs in N Yorks villages offering a draught Belgian ale. Top marks! Thanks to all for a lovely weekend. I'm sure we'll be back before long.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 22, 2022
Antonia E.
Well, first of all we turned up a day late for our reservation. The staff were incredibly nice about it and made space in the bar for us even though they were fully booked. We were so grateful, especially so as the meal we then had was fantastic. Great quality, lovely flavours and generous portions. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. We had a great meal and plan to come again, next time on the right day.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 14, 2022
oliver w.
Great place !!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Mar 11, 2022
Wendy D.
Lovely time, meal was terrific, Manager was very attentive, all in all a very pleasantexperience

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 23, 2022
Josie M.
Excellent first visit whilst under new ownership and delighted we now have a wonderful eatery near to our holiday home - will try the bar forvdrinks in evening next time

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 15, 2021
Anna J.
This was one of the nicest meals we’ve ever eaten. The good service and place as a whole was amazing

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 15, 2021
Adam R.
We enjoyed a really lovely evening at the Bruce. Great atmosphere, attentive service and well cooked and presented food. These guys are really trying to create a memorable dining experience and all credit to them. We will most certainly return. Amazing cheese board too with delicious veggie and vegan options! :)

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 13, 2021
Ruth H.
Food and Staff were brilliant. Loved that the inside was still full of character and it hadn’t been given a bland make over. Great Sunday Lunch menu. Will definitely go back if in the area.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 27, 2021
Laura H.
Such good service and food.. we had the 3 part Sunday dinner and I couldn’t fault it in anyway at all. The staff where brilliant.. faltless.. really accommodating to having a small slightly shouty baby at times.. I’ll definitely be recommending the Bruce arms to all my friends and family and visiting again

Overall: 9/10
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Apr 09, 2024
Katerina G.
Excellent Sunday lunch.

Overall: 9/10
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Dec 29, 2023
Margaret W.
An excellent meal chosen from a varied, interesting menu . Lovely welcoming and informative staff.

Overall: 9/10
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Oct 24, 2023
Andrew P.
Superb Sunday roast. Lovely pub

Overall: 9/10
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Sep 18, 2023
Ray P.
Great location and excellent food

Overall: 9/10
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Sep 11, 2023
Colin H.
All five of us thoroughly enjoyed the food,very friendly service. Would recommend to anyone who loves great quality food, served effortlessly. Brilliant!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 28, 2023
Simon B.
Very good quality for an establishment of this type

Overall: 9/10
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Jul 19, 2023
Rita M.
Very nice pub. Extremely good food. Staff very friendly.

Overall: 9/10
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Jul 17, 2023
Lindsay E.
A must visit

Overall: 9/10
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Jul 02, 2023
Sheila H.
Overall, Excellent!

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Jun 28, 2023
Liz P.
Lovely place to eat. Our server was lovely despite us changing our table from inside to out twice. Food was really good x

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Jun 21, 2023
Caroline W.
Lovely lunch and friendly, attentive service

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Jun 10, 2023
John 7.
Sadly only 1 night was possible. Will definitely return.

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 8/10
Mar 03, 2023
anthea s.
Service and ambience perfect. Food was fabulous. Only suggestion would be to have bread on the table whilst waiting for food.

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Feb 15, 2023
Jill S.
Lovely pub, food was excellent, nice choice if beers and wines, service was prompt but a little stiff and dining room felt a bit soulless, (lacking warmth and a relaxed feel). Will certainly return and recommend to others as the staff are welcoming and friendly and I need to try the rest of the menu.

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Oct 25, 2022
Bev I.
Great food, great staff and great place to relax! Thank you, we will be back again!

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Aug 29, 2022
Tony W.
Four of us, plus Stanley the Westie for late lunch after a long walk by the river. Took our daughters this time. A warm friendly welcome on arrival, great menu options. Terrine and scotch egg were the starters chosen, followed by Hake and steak. Then home made sticky toffee pudding, delicious. Excellent quality, and restaurant level, which is not surprising given the owners background as chefs. This is not typical pub food and highly recommended. We will be back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 06, 2022
James V.
A pleasant pub. Parking a bit limited. Peaceful location in West Tanfield. Interesting menus. Excellent service. The floor was a bit hazardous for us elderly customers, but that added to the rural ambience. Staff were very friendly and welcoming, beer was good, food was good: a grand day out.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
May 30, 2022
Patricia & Tom F.
Food excellent, service friendly & informative, e.g. advice on best tonic to drink with a gin I hadn't previously tried, and falling down only very slightly because of the long wait for the bread, which we had to ask for, and not being automatically brought a jug of water. We were surprised that there was an extra charge for bread but the meal was still very good value. Pluses: vegans catered for, lovely Georgian building with lots of original features retained, open fires, jar of fresh wild flowers on each table, notice suggesting leaving racist uncles at home! Negative: no hook for bags in the ladies' toilet.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 06, 2021
Helen C.
Warm & cosy dining without being cramped or stuffy. Prompt & helpful service, interesting menu. All dishes enjoyed by our group of 3, though the weakest part of the gnocchi dish was the gnocchi themselves. Would happily visit again or recommend to others.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 08, 2021
Matt L.
For a pub/ restaurant that has only just opened, the food was delicious. The welcome so important, we genuinely felt they were pleased we were there. The service excellent and the wine flowed. A little more time between courses would help and more “gravy” on the pork. They didn’t pick up on my booking form that it was my wife’s birthday but That’s just me nit picking. Other than that a first class dinner we will be back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Oct 07, 2021
Tina S.
Warm friendly welcome, roaring fire, delicious food. Well done. Will definitely return.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 26, 2024
Chris D.
Great pub, fabulous service, excellent Sunday lunch. My only reservation is that the weekday menu is even more interesting!

Overall: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Oct 25, 2023
Jane A.
Rustic pub serving beautiful food. Nice ambience, waiting on staff very hospitable. Would highly recommend.

Overall: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Oct 18, 2023
Howard S.
Excellent food. Hood selection of wines. The owner is quite obsessive about his craft and that shows in the quality of food they serve. The staff are just really pleasant, chatty and food at what they do. The pub is a bit rustic and could do with a good clean and a lick of paint. Worth trying though.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 19, 2023
Claire S.
The food was excellent so top marks to the chef. Your waitresses were lovely but very easily distracted, so therefore, when you asked for anything , you had to remind them which is not good when your food is getting cold.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 15, 2023
Lee H.
Haven’t been here for a couple of years, since the change of ownership. Really enjoyable meal, missed the cauliflower cheese though. Great quality food, tasty! Music was a little too loud for a Sunday afternoon though.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Nov 01, 2022
Kirsty T.
Food is always good. Could have been a little hotter ideally, but not a deal breaker! Only thing was that in the bar area, by the time we ate, it was mid afternoon, and it was all a bit scruffy, untidy and chaotic. I understand it’s probably been a busy service, but I felt like we were eating in a noisy thoroughfare. The dining room is definitely more serene!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 13, 2022
Ryan S.
Lovely pud. Nice food, portion sizes just too big. Was full up after the starter. Overall had a great Sunday lunch

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 29, 2022
David E.
Excellent. Will be back!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Dec 04, 2021
Diane M.
Love this little place. Cosy, welcoming - and good food.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2021
Judith M.
Service was excellent. Staff were attentive. I would have preferred vegetables to be provided in dishes so we could decide how much we want. Also table next to us had cauliflower cheese on their Sunday lunch and we didn't get any. The beef and pork were very tasty.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 14, 2023
Deborah B.
A bit disappointed overall. Starters were not what we expected and the beef was served with lots of fat on the main course.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Jun 14, 2022
Graham W.
Have eaten and stayed at The Bruce Arms several times over the last several years and has always been a pleasurable experience. However, on this occasion the Sunday dinner was average due to the fact the roast lamb was tasteless and fatty. The chocolate tart dessert was good and the guest Theakston beer palatable. The large glass of NZ Sauvignon Blanc was expensive at £11. We waited ages for someone to fetch the card machine to pay the bill and in the end went and asked the waitress. Overall, I was disappointed as we had taken friends and told them how good the pub is but I don’t think I will be rushing back in a hurry……

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Nov 17, 2021
Sam F.
The staff here are excellent welcoming even though busy. We really like the pub and the dining area but music was way to loud and sounded like heavy metal. Just a suggestion to rethink volume and music types as unfortunately spoilt the ambience and felt like battling with it to relax and enjoy meal. Luckily not under speakers but still loud. The food was lovely however the Sunday lunch Chicken and was quite basic and a trace of lemon and thyme could not be found just one drumstick and a small piece of fillet was a little disappointing the beef and pork looked lovely. The puddings were lovely too.