Jervis Arms

Onecote, Onecote ST137RU
$ English

The Jervis Arms is the place where great cooking and fantastic service meet. Set in a beautiful traditional country pub, on the banks of the River Hamps.
Try it yourself - book your table or stop by today!

Reservations

Booking Notes:

Reservations are only available for inside.

Business Info

  • Address: Onecote, Onecote ST137RU
  • Cross Street: None
  • Cuisine: Continental | Desserts | English | European | International | Seafood | Steak | Sunday Brunch | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Pub
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Late |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01538304204
  • Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Late Dining, Catering Services, Live Entertainment, Outdoor Seating, Private Room, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Chef’s Table, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Date Night,

Photos

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.73 out of 5 stars based on 359 votes

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 06, 2023
Stevie M.
Lovely country pub with roaring fire ! Perfect on a cold night. Welcoming staff who were very efficient. Beautiful food enjoyed in relaxed setting. Good choice of beers! Will definitely return again !!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 03, 2023
Karen G.
We enjoyed a delicious lunch well looked after by the staff at the Jervis Arms. We will definitely return.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Mar 02, 2023
Henry R.
Back to it best

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 10, 2023
Emilia L.
Absolutely lovely food in a cosy warm environment.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 03, 2023
Louise M.
We had a fabulous meal with delicious food and excellent service. Our table was perfect for our family. We had 2 dogs with us and the waiter brought them water and treats. I would highly recommend. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 30, 2023
Wendy T.
We had a wonderful meal - the food was excellent and loved the pub - a really nice atmosphere and great staff. Will definitely go back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 29, 2023
Dan W.
Great all round. No faults or issues. Excellent food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 29, 2023
Barbara L.
Excellent service and delicious food. We felt the room temperature could have been warmer! Will definitely visit again.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 28, 2023
Nicola A.
Great selection on the menu gluten free catered for without compromise, which is important to me, meals were cooked to perfection. Very enjoyable experience, hope to be back soon

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 25, 2023
Andrew L.
Fantastic food, very passionate management & staff who make each visit a memorable experience. Sunday dinners to die for, great selection of wine. Can’t wait to get back.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 23, 2023
Tim K.
Food was amazing, landlord is an excellent chap and his staff were busy but very polite and helpful. We shall definitely be returning

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 22, 2023
Glyn A.
Lovely pup spot on Great food Lovely staff Made to feel at home Will be back in the summer

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 05, 2023
Karen G.
I was contacted a day before my visit informing me that the premises would be closed from 2 - 17 th January. Why couldn't the initial booking inform me of this or even be told by a member of staff as soon as I booked!!! Why was I even allowed to make a booking if they were closed. Very unimpressed!!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 03, 2023
Zoe J.
Excellent as always

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Dec 24, 2022
Duncan B.
Warm friendly pub - so glad it has reopened. Food and service both excellent-

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 22, 2022
Debra T.
Wonderful service, excellent food and lovely ambience.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 12, 2022
Joanne C.
Really lovely food and great service.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 27, 2022
jacqueline l.
excellent food and service. Keep it up

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 21, 2022
Richard B.
Great food , lovely friendly pub , will definitely be returning

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 18, 2022
Maureen B.
Very welcoming eatery... service excellent. We have missed this local... Will be back....

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 06, 2022
Beth W.
We can't praise this highly enough. Locals say this has been a bit neglected in the past, but they have got a crack team in now. We booked for Sunday, as late as we could (6.30), and had sworn not to have a roast as in our experience it is always on its last legs by this time. Not so here! The dining room was lively and we could see the fabulous dinners, so decided to risk it, and wow, were we glad we did. Everything was fresh, the meat was exceptional, and Hubby enjoyed his pud. The service was above and beyond, a really friendly team who obviously strive to be the best. Prices were reasonable. We returned for lunch before coming home from our holiday and again everything was perfect. I hope this pub is supported by locals, and there is already a glowing review in our holiday cottage guest book and Tripadviser, so hopefully visitors will find it too. We wish you luck in these very difficult times.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2022
James J.
Lovely lunch great pigeon and dhal , Cauliflower cheese was fantastic but cauliflower was a little hard/undercooked as were roast potatoes . but very much enjoyed

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 31, 2022
jamie t.
Everything was lovely. Fabulous food and great selection of beers. Well done team Jarvis

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 30, 2022
Paige W.
Lovely pub, we had a table in the bar with the fire on with our dog. Food was fantastic, good choice of drinks. 10/10 from us.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Oct 27, 2022
Janine D.
Lovely meal and very friendly

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 24, 2022
Michelle M.
Food was really tasty, excellent service - I needed to change our table reservation time and this was no problem at all. Would certainly go again if we were ever in this part of the country and highly recommend to others.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 18, 2022
Helen W.
Fabulous food, the beef roast was superb and very friendly staff too. We were by the log burner and was very cosy. Will definitely go back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 30, 2022
Barbara B.
Lovely food, very tasty, quality ingredients and very well prepared. Great menu.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 28, 2022
Hazel F.
Love the Jervis great to have it back food lovely nice choice of wine great atmosphere Just a lovely place Welcome back Ronnie and Mike and welcome to Simon and Colin great to have you looking after us

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 15, 2021
Mena A.
Amazing food and great service:), Can’t wait to go back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 11, 2021
Susan J.
Brilliant the Jervis reopens with a lovely menu and warm welcome to guests and locals

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 10, 2021
George B.
Love this place. Would recommend it to anyone.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2021
Jennie H.
This was a real gem to find. A little remote but managed to find a taxi to take us from Leek. From the moment we walked in we felt welcome. Very varied menu, lovely food and a high standard. Great service and attention from all the staff. Price was extremely reasonable excellent value for money. Perfect evening.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 03, 2021
Nicola S.
We absolutely love this place and could not wait for it to open again after covid!!! The new tapas/starters are to die for!!!!! Would definitely recommend here!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2021
Jayne H.
Delicious food, very friendly, we took our dog - not an issue at all. Very welcoming. We definitely be back very soon. Thank you a lovely night Ronnie,Mike & all the team!!!!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 06, 2023
Mandy S.
We had a lovely meal with friends. The place is cozy and interesting, the food was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. The bar area seems a little small for ordering drinks but most of the drinks were ordered by table service. Highly recommended.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 25, 2023
Adrian S.
We chose the Jarvis Arms for geographical convenience, and being dog-friendly, with scant regard to anything else. Talk about landing on your feet! A delightful, cosy pub, with log-burners warming the place on an icy cold day. Friendly and helpful staff greeted and served us with a delicious selection of food. Although tempted to score 10/10 for everything, it’s not a Michelin-starred restaurant, so I couldn’t really justify that. However, as gastro pubs go, it’s among the very best.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 04, 2023
Pauline D.
Very friendly staff, good food and nice atmosphere. Service a little slow at times but possibly short staffed.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 31, 2022
Kirsty N.
Excellent service, ambience and food. Would thoroughly recommend. Only 1 suggestion, a couple more choices on the starters menu would be ideal for people like my elderly Mother that have smaller appetites. Thank you.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 30, 2022
Lesley S.
Excellent service and food was delicious. The only negative was that the plates could of been warmer as the food got cold quickly. Also be nice to have a folk with the pudding. Lovely place to eat - we will be back

Overall: 9/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 6/10
Aug 29, 2021
Nigel P.
Unfortunately the food will need to improve somewhat to be on the same level as the ambience and service from ‘mein host’

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Nov 29, 2022
Claire M.
We visited for the first time after recommendation from friends. As first-time visitors we did drive up and down the road a few times before we realised where the car park was located. Then the entrance is not clearly marked so we walked around the building first of all before trying the door. The venue is beautifully decorated and a lovely setting with the log fires. Due to the England match there were only 3 other tables in, so the venue was quiet. We were greeted at the bar and shown to our table. We did find the menu was limited (which we understand at this time of year) however, as a nut and seafood allergy sufferer there was very little choice starter wise due to most dishes being served with these elements as part of the dishes. The Main courses we chose were very nice, although I was surprised the Beef burger was served pink and it wasn't that hot. The Macaroni Cheese side order is simply divine and a must try! The staff were very polite, and service attentive. We have recommended you to our family and friends already and we plan our next visit to come and try the Sunday Roast.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 22, 2022
Jon N.
We booked our table in the morning for Sunday lunch later in the day. Made to feel very welcome and the food and service were very good. A lovely country pub feel. We enjoyed our visit and will definitely visit again soon.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 6/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 6/10
Nov 13, 2022
Alison C.
Lovely friendly pub. Reasonable menu choice. Stroganoff sauce was spoilt by a strong vinegar taste. Brisket sauce a little too sweet. Menu states brisket comes with tender stem broccoli - it didn’t, just a few sugar snap peas and no explanation of the change. Desserts were tasty.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 30, 2022
Phil A.
Great to see the Jervis back open. Good food and service from a young but eager to please staff. Some menu items seemed expensive but we accept that is probably market pressure. We will visit again.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 04, 2022
Nicholas R.
Our first visit back since reopening. My partner had the falafel burger for main but was extremely dry and tough. The waitress immediately sought to resolve it for other vegetarian options but being so close to the kitchen hatch we could hear the kitchen staff/chef commenting The replacement mushroom risotto was a bit lacking in taste but was eaten by 2 of our party. I had the duck special and was asked how I would like it cooked, I asked for medium rare. It came out overcooked and very tough. Not pleasurable at all. I didn't complain as we had already had the falafel swapped. Another minor point was proximity to the kitchen. We could hear loud conversation, whistling and the radio which detracted from the ambience. Overall a bit disappointed Thanks

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 21, 2022
Nick K.
Service v good, but imagine problems if place is busy. Loos need fixing. Bridge needs making safe and opening up as road is a death trap in the dark.Food good but slightly limited menu.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 19, 2022
Sam H.
The food was tasty but went cold very quickly, which we did mention to the waitress. We were in the little room, where you can see the pass from the kitchen, and it was very cold not cosy and warm like the rest of the pub so had to eat with my coat on. There was no atmosphere in that room unlike the rest of the pub sadly. The presentation of the food was lovely on the plate - I think another slice of roast beef would bring it up to being better value in comparison with other places where we have Sunday lunch, but it was very tasty which is important. There were far too many vegetables, served on a paddle, for two people and it would be preferable to know what veg were on that day as cauliflower cheese was on and I don't eat cheese, so would have asked to have some without if possible. Dessert was lovely and well-presented not sure about the burnt white chocolate -perhaps a bit too much of it and maybe better with a smaller amount grated. Would prefer a biscuity crumb or without the burnt choc. Staff were all very pleasant and seemed very busy but efficient. As we could see the pass, the waitresses had to keep asking the chef where meals for as it wasn't obvious. We could also see jugs of gravy which had gravy running all over the sides, so maybe keep this out of view as it did look a bit unappealing or move the table we were on out of view but I did like seeing all the different finished dishes coming out and all looked fabulous. We know you'd only been open for 3 weeks, so this is constructive criticism as we have already planned to come back with family next time they visit. You have a lovely pub with quality food and just a few minor teething issues to look at. We would definitely prefer to be seated in the the main body of the pub next time though. Good luck with the run up to Xmas and we hope to visit again soon.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 29, 2021
Lynne N.
Lovely food. Lacking imagination on the Vegan Vegetarian side. Overall a lovely Birthday lunch. Thank you.