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Codrington Arms Pub & Restaurant

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Address

The Codrington Arms, 261 North Rd, Yate, Bristol BS37 7LG, United Kingdom

Website

codringtonarms.co.uk

Contact

+44 1454 227222

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (401 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: (Christmas Eve), 12 to 8 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Holiday hours

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  • 5/5 Mouvie I. 2 years ago on Google
    My daughter and I went there for lunch (dogs are allowed in the garden ) besides benches and parasols, there is also wooden cubicles ( ns ) for people who prefer the shade, we highly recommend, we had very enjoyable roast dinners.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liz D. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent Meal, accommodating even at Sunday 12:30 lunchtime! We were a party of 5, we all had roasts, Gammon, Turkey and Beef options all enjoyed! Staff were friendly. Our Pug enjoyed his visit too! He promises to be a good boy and greet people in the bar next time we visit. Thanks so much! 3 of the party had travelled from Weston to visit and they thoroughly enjoyed their lunches!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sonia O. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, exceeded our expectations. Lovely team, friendly, welcoming. Definitely return and recommend to anyone. Will go back with our little dog next time and enjoy their beautiful garden.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah H. 7 months ago on Google
    We'd driven past many times but stopped in for a meal with friends. The host couldn't be more accommodating. The food was incredible and the garden was safe and enclosed for my Autistic son to play in without concern.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Queenie 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful pub with very friendly and accommodating staff, very fair priced, delicious food. I highly recommend it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 plumb b. 4 years ago on Google
    I went there today with a friend for a lunchtime snack. I had Scampi and chips and she had the Spicy Bean Burger with chips. Both our meals were excellent and the chips were quite possibly the best chunky chips I have had ! The portions were decent with my friend not being able to finish her chips . Definitely would go again . The staff were pleasant , efficient and the premises were lovely and clean. Good quality napkins on the tables. The prices were very reasonable, I had an enjoyable experience and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danny H. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a takeaway roast dinner. At £10 a head it was really good value and it was really tasty. Plenty of everything, yorkshires and all the trimmings. Highly recommended?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Martin B. 4 years ago on Google
    I visited the Codrington Arms over a year ago and really enjoyed it and the food was good, however this time it was really below par. I have given two stars and not one because the bar staff were friendly and welcoming. The two ladies at front of house were working hard and making punters laugh. I was sat down and I ordered bread and oil to start as a nibble. The bread was a part baked baguette and the oil was served in a warm dish. The oil tasted and had the consistency of cooking oil and there was very little balsamic oil with it. Just enough to cover the serving dish. For mains my partner and I ordered a burger because it was the special offer of two for £15. I ordered the Paulie burger, this is a 6oz beef burger, streaky bacon, stilton cheese and pear chutney. The burger was served in a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato. I added a chicken breast for an additional cost. There was a little wait for the food to arrive but I didn't mind this because the pub did have a nice atmosphere with bar staff being talkative and there was music playing from speakers in the background. The burger arrived and it looked good. The chips were frozen cooked and had been cooked in a cheap oil. They had just soaked the oil up and didn't taste great. The beef burger was okay but there was hardly any pear chutney and stilton which was disappointing. The chicken breast was poor and had blood vessels all in it....I don't know if the chef was having a bad day or even turned up for work that day.... This was a disappointing meal and the food really let this place down. It is a shame because this is local to me, that is dog friendly, it has a large bear garden and a bowls court.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Benjamin H. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here on a Saturday evening, as a group of 12. We reserved at table before hand and they had everything ready when we arrived. To help the pub out we preordered our main courses. The staff were very friendly. When it came to our food coming out, everything was perfect and delicious. Like home made food. Definitely recommend coming here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Helen K. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and good service. Dirty fries were good, the rest was average but enjoyable. Desserts looked great! Nice decor, clean and good space for children or to enjoy the outdoors, in the beer garden at the rear.

  • 5/5 Colin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a Sunday dinner there and a pint it was lovely, they allow dogs ,but you must book a table in advance .

  • 5/5 Barry O. 1 year ago on Google
    Very surprised at the quality and presentation of our meals 10/10 to the chef and staff of Codrington Arms First impressions "sticky tables" proved to be misleading would o ho here again? two right I would 2 happy customers 😁

  • 1/5 Rebekah H. 4 years ago on Google
    I have to rate this place as honestly as I can and I hate giving places a 1* but I really did feel that the food we had at the Codrington Arms was very poor. My partner and I have both been to the Codrington Arms in the past and we thought we would go there for a spot of dinner as it had some good reviews on here. We arrived at the Codrington about 18:05 and it was practically empty. We were seated in the restaurant area and immediately asked if we would like any drinks to which I ordered a Bloom Strawberry Gin Liquer and tonic (£5.20) and my partner ordered a pint of Doombar (£3.65). We ordered a starter to share of Warm Crusty Bread with Balsamic Dipping Oil (£3) normally we love this as a starter but when this came out and I tasted it I actually thought it was horrible. The bread was just a part-baked baguette which you can pick up for around 40-50p at local supermarkets and the oil was absolutely awful. I had one bite of the bread with the oil and I couldn't eat any more. I have no idea what the oil was, it certainly wasn't Olive Oil and it just tasted like grease, it was honestly horrible. There was a bit of a wait after our starter came out until our mains came out. We both ordered a burger as it was their burger offer which was two burgers for £15. I had the Ellie Burger and my partner had the Paulie Burger with an added breaded chicken breast fillet for £2. When the mains came out it did look nice but again as soon as I tasted the food I was really disappointed. The chips were also horrible, again they just tasted like grease as if they were cooked in really cheap oil and they had just absorbed that. The burger was ok but wasn't brilliant, it just tasted a bit bland and the pulled pork was a bit disappointing. The chicken breast I had in my burger was ok but the one my partner had wasn't a nice piece of chicken at all. Overall the service was good but the food really really let this place down. The best thing about the meal for me was the gin and tonic. We didn't bother with a dessert as we were really unimpressed with the starter and mains. There would have to be a serious improvement in the quality of food if I was to go back to the Codrington Arms again. It's a shame as this is a nice local pub with a spacious garden and restaurant area and the staff are friendly and welcoming.

  • 2/5 martin p. 1 year ago on Google
    Not too impressed on my first visit to this place. Ordered a couple of beers (Neck oil from beavertown), very tasty. Opted for the squid, portion size was an issue, only 5 small pieces. And I've not come across lumpy yellow aeoli before. Glad I ordered the slaw to act as a filler, which was fresh and crispy. All in all, woefully overpriced for the fare on my plate.

  • 4/5 Carol C. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was good - staff friendly and nice location, nothing amazing but very hearty food

  • 5/5 Katie C. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely pub good food and friendly staff

  • 3/5 Mark Julius S. 4 years ago on Google
    Carvery was ok

  • 4/5 Karen D. 4 years ago on Google
    When here for a drink & & catch up with a friend. What a lovely pub!!

  • 5/5 H C. 4 years ago on Google
    Very welcoming & friendly

  • 4/5 Alison 2 years ago on Google
    Had a nice lunch here, fish finger ciabatta with salad, it was quite tasty but disappointing that the fish fingers were minced fish cheap fingers, not fillet flakes fish fingers, which I would expect. Please upgrade your fish fingers. Service was good, quick and polite.

  • 4/5 Maurycy Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time with tasty food. The roast was great, so were the sides. Personnel was nice, they checked with us if everything is okay and we didn't need to wait at all to be noticed when we were ready to pay. The building is nice.

  • 4/5 Gill AA G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great to find a place that has an evening carvery on a Sunday. Good selection of meats and vegetables. Dining room could have been a little cleaner.

  • 5/5 madeupname37 1 year ago on Google
    Very welcoming, friendly and attentive staff. High quality food with sensibly priced wine. Deserts and delicious and we often end up over-eating. Based on the hard work and effort Jen and her staff put in this pub is more popular than ever. We have several good quality local pubs to pick from and the Codrington is always on our preferred list.

  • 4/5 Ollie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice little pub, flat ceiling so sounds noisy while sat down. Went for a Sunday roast which was lovely, took awhile to be served the courses, busy on the day & lack of kitchen staff was the reason. But the roast was worth the wait & we left feeling full, bar staff friendly & helpful, dog friendly too.

  • 3/5 Darcy E. 1 year ago on Google
    food was okay. Had the roast turkey - the veg was slightly undercooked so was a bit too crunchy (carrots & cabbage) and the roast altogether could probably do with a few more flavourful veg, and maybe some stuffing. yorkshire pudding was really nice though and cannot fault the turkey itself. service was good and a nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Ben R. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and excellent service. Both the presentation and the food were amazing and the staff were polite, friendly and always on hand should anything be needed. The pub itself was clean and well presented. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place to others.

  • 5/5 Rebecca S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and friendly customer service. Have been a few times for the Sunday roast which was delicious, good portion size and we had extra gravy given when requested. I also really rate the usual pub grub here - the ham egg and chips are delicious. The chips are perfectly cooked and really tasty. All round a great place to eat.

  • 5/5 Jenna D. 10 months ago on Google
    My mum and I had lunch here. Was honestly one of the best ceasar salads she ever had 👌 lovely beer garden and staff are really lovely too!

  • 5/5 Julie P. 11 months ago on Google
    Had the roast turkey meal. It was delicious. The turkey was tender and full of flavour and the Yorkshire pudding was amazing. The sticky toffee pudding was one of the best I have ever had. Really friendly, prompt service.

  • 5/5 Dan O. 9 months ago on Google
    Great Sunday roast, excellent portion size, my only criticism on the food is totally down to personal preference but I like yorkies stodgy and this one is quite crispy which for some is likely a good thing! The reason for 4 stars on atmosphere is because we booked a table for two but it was in the restaurant area. Ordinarily this would be fine but as I neglected to state on the booking that we have a dog, we were not allowed to stay in the restaurant area and had to move to either the bar or outside which is fine but this pub states that they are doggy friendly which is true if you aren't in the restaurant area which takes up most of the pub. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious though but just be aware your seating options are limited with a pooch ☺️ Dog bowls for water and treats are available at the bar as well.

  • 3/5 Laura P. 8 months ago on Google
    Came here for some food for the first time last week and was greeted by friendly staff. It was rather quiet for a Saturday evening which concerned us. When it came to ordering our food most of what we wanted wasn’t available which was frustrating... The food was nice but was over priced for what it was. The staff were lovely, the building itself was spacious/ clean and they have a big car park.

  • 5/5 richie d. 5 months ago on Google
    First time here and heard the service was not great but how wrong they were. The service was great and pleasant and the Sunday roast was brilliant and so filling. Cooked to perfection and plentiful so no room for pudding. We will definitely come back much more in the future.

  • 4/5 Dean G. 6 months ago on Google
    First time visitor for a Sunday lunch. Wait time was about 45 minutes, staff were busy but very efficient. Pigs in blankets left a little to be desired as one was wrapped pretty much entirely in bacon fat. The remaining ones were of great quality and obviously decent produce. Beef was fantastic and all the veg was cooked well, roasters were 'just' cooked but nice. Very good size portion, was a lot more than it looked at first glance. Had a side of cauliflower cheese that was delicious. Only slight downside was it was very loud and was like dining in a village hall. Would return.

  • 5/5 Caroline A. 4 months ago on Google
    Great food, lovely home cooked menu. We went on a Monday and it was quiet. People need to visit to keep good places like this open. I'm sure it's great when busy

  • 5/5 Harvey P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food lovely staff

  • 4/5 Carol L. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a wake here and the staff were very pleasant. Food provided was good. If we lived in the area would probably have a meal there

  • 5/5 Ray S. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff with good menu choice, good food and decent price.

  • 3/5 Julie R. 4 years ago on Google
    Food ok and staff pleasant. So it was us on a romantic anniversary dinner and a works Christmas Party with their own slightly rude Santa. Free cabaret. Cant hide the fact you are sat in a function room. Strangest thing was all of our first choices on both food and drink were either 'off' or had run out. Would I go back, probably No.

  • 5/5 Andy P. 4 years ago on Google
    Possibly the best meat we have ever had from a carvery! We visited this pub to celebrate our grandsons birthday and all chose the carvery. Wow, the selection of meat was superb. After choosing beef and pork we were not disappointed. The beef was slightly pink in the middle, succulent and very lean, beautifully cooked. The pork was equally great, moist and delicious. Whoever cooked these joints knew what they were doing. There was a good range of veg as well, and all very tastey. If you want a carvery where the food quality is important, this is the place to go. We definitely will be returning solely based on this experience.

  • 5/5 Lone R. 3 years ago on Google
    Food, amazing when available,,, very warm and welcoming, unfortunately everytime we have visited there is more off the menu or unavailable,,, we want to support and spend money with local business, just a shame about about the early shut off times for food,,,, especially weekends,,, which results in us taking our business elsewhere,,,

  • 5/5 Ben B. 4 years ago on Google
    Were originally going to Fox Inn (down the road) for a Birthday meal (my 35th, Grandad 78th and my Nan 75th) along with a friend. But the Fox was packed out. So we ended up here instead. The meal was fantastic (albeit a bit on the large side). Really liked the atmosphere. The desert was absolutely amazing. Many thanks to the beautiful waitresses who served us tonight. Will definitely recommend this place to anyone. Ben (guy in the green and purple football jacket)

  • 5/5 Martin F. 4 years ago on Google
    So So friendly staff, our party of 9 ranged in age from 8 weeks to 80+ and nothing was too much trouble, fantastic Carvery and lovely people, you will be wise to book to avoid disappointment!

  • 4/5 George S. 4 years ago on Google
    Tuesday's special deal was good value for money, Doombar great quality, v friendly service.

  • 5/5 Rebecca W. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a lovely meal here. As we were a large group we pre ordered our starters and mains. Food arrived hot and a good portion.

  • 5/5 Arthur R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food friendly staff. Food excellent, clean establishment.

  • 5/5 Katrina M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great lunch last Sunday.....didnt know what to expect with Covid but was great , lunch was so nice as I hadn't had one for awhile in a pub Always good service, will defiantly be back

  • 4/5 Deb S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really Great atmosphere and Covid friendly. Food was excellent had the lasagna and it was the best I have had in a long time .

  • 5/5 Steve B. 3 years ago on Google
    We saw a photo of their Ploughman's earlier this week and were looking forward to ordering one. Well, it didn't disappoint! It has to be the best ploughman's I've ever had. This pub is dealing with Covid in a sensible way, making you feel safe for a very enjoyable evening. Looking forward to our next visit.

  • 1/5 Martin G. 4 years ago on Google
    No atmosphere

  • 5/5 Jennifer E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good value for money. Staff friendly and efficient

  • 5/5 Martyn H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice pub with great food.

  • 5/5 Pam R. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was really good

  • 3/5 zoltán b. 4 years ago on Google
    Steak no good

  • 5/5 Connor W. 4 years ago on Google
    Carvery is absolutely brilliant with strong flavours and very juicy meat

  • 5/5 Joanne J. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food and fun atmosphere

  • 5/5 Adrian T. 4 years ago on Google
    Gluten free ceoliac accredited, best place ever for carvery

  • 4/5 Andrew R. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely pub and great food

  • 5/5 Kelly N. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place...friendly staff...beautiful carvery...very accommodating. Highly recommended..thank you.

  • 3/5 Claudia B. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was nice and staff friendly. Toilets and changing facilities could of been cleaner especially baby area lots of dirt on change table

  • 5/5 Luke O. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambiance and dog friendly.

  • 5/5 neil p. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited a few times now and the food is fantastic and the drink. Lovely pub highly Recommend

  • 5/5 Joan H. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent meal served by friendly staff

  • 5/5 Finlay B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, fast delivery and table services

  • 1/5 Janie H. 4 years ago on Google
    Food cold potatoes over cooked not homemade califlower cheese made from a packet

  • 4/5 mat c. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a takeaway on the 6-6-2020 and it was bloody brilliant, I highly recommend :)


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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