What a great local find from our tour guide. Perfect place with dark and country vibes. I felt like…read moreI was in the lord of the rings movie eating this great feast of a meal!!! Food was great the service and people here were awesomely friendly!!! Clean and very well kept. Thank you to all who served us on this great Sunday meal god bless.

We had a really lovely meal here! First off, the ales were top notch. My dinner was trout, nice…read morecrispy pan fried skin, with a variety of veg including SAMPHIRE (my new obsession), peas, potatoes. With a velvety sauce. The red onions were too sharp but everything else was delicious. (Why does anyone use red onion anymore? There are so many better ones.) Hubs had a burger and said he was happy. It had onion jam, which makes everything good even better. Our starter was fried squid, done very well. We really enjoyed this after a long day of walking around the stones.

Haven't been here in a while but definitely a family favourite. I recommend making a reservation if…read moreyou're going during the weekend. Can't wait to go back next time I visit home!

I must apologise immediately for posting this review as its not in London, but 84.1 miles near…read moreLondon, but after visiting this establishment I felt that I should share this with you. I found this little gem on a recent trip to Marlborough and just happened to stumble across it. the Silks on the Downs (formerly known as the Wheatsheaf) is located in the very small village of Ogbourne St Andrew, it is one of those blink and you will miss it villages, located on the A346, which is a very busy road, however once inside the general ambience and polite and cheerful outlook of the staff and proprietors soon erases any misgivings. The building has been tastefully renovated to transform it from a pub to the now gastropub, with the dining area being laid out allowing you to dine privately without being in close proximity to other diners. They pride themselves of sourcing all there main ingredients from in and around the area. They go as far as naming the local butcher, fishmonger and gamekeeper. Our meal commenced with Soup of the day, which was displayed as a being a tomato soup blended with spices, which sounded quite tasty, but we were informed that they were just in the process of replacing it with fresh cream of mushroom soup, as they had sold out of tomato soup. Reading that as a good sign and not wanting a heavy first course, I went for the mushroom soup, even though I'm not keen on mushrooms in there raw state, that aside I found it to be just perfect, I even surprised my wife by consuming it all. For the main course I opted for the Venison Goulash slowly braised in 6x Beer, (which I was reliably informed was shot locally), a selection of root Vegetables and herb Dumplings. The meat was braised to perfection, leaving it just gently resting in the juices, the taste being succulent without being overpowering and leaving your taste buds knowing that you have eaten a very well prepared cut of venison. We declined the dessert menu, being that our hunger had been suitably satiated, but they did look very tempting. So if your ever travelling this way, you might find this place to be a pleasant detour from your journey. www.silksonthedowns.co.uk

Food was right out of a Charles Dickens novel but much fresher when served by the lone waitress at…read more2pm on a Thursday. We showed up with a group of 14 which darn near doubled the size of the town (this is a lie for effect only). I strongly encourage you to check it out and do your best to lay some love on the town folk and their version of Stonehenge - known as Avebury. They are proud of their rocks, they don't charge to see them, and the kids can run among 'em.

The Green Dragon is a lovely old pub that is clean, full of smiley friendly people, and delicious…read morefood I would recommend to anyone. We stayed for one night and was very impressed with the room. It was large, clean, and modern. The entrance was from the car park in the back of the pub that allowed for easy access. Though I worried the other pub patrons would be noisy, everything was very quiet. All the amenities I could have wanted were available including fresh towels, tea with a kettle, and a hair drier. The pub it self is very pretty and friendly. We enjoyed a delicious dinner of curry and scampi. The breakfast was even better with a small continental buffet with a menu to order a variety of traditional breakfasts. The key qualities that made this experience so lovely were the friendly staff and the cleanliness of the room.

I was looking for a nice country pub not far from Marlborough for a pleasant Sunday lunch without a…read morelong wait. The Who'd A Thought it proved to be a lovely, busy but relaxed village pub full log local residents of all ages from elderly to 40- something's to young families. It has a nice traditional interior and a huge garden where we sat, mesmerised by the beautiful birdsong on the sunny Sunday in May. Our Labrador was very welcome. Although they were busy they fitted us in and served a really tasty Roast dinner and in my case accompanied by a pint of Wadworths which tasted great and was clearly well kept. There are a couple of pieces of children's play equipment just tucked behind a large tree so that other guests don't feel they are dining in a playground. The village setting was beautiful on this sunny day and the young staff were prompt and friendly. Our roasts were very well done and the desserts - we had lemon tart -,were a cut above the ordinary and beautifully presented. I might have a photo and will post it later if I find it. So overall a very enjoyable Sunday lunch and I recommend !

Delicious food with gracious staff & charming ambiance. We had 2 lovely dinners here - the filet…read moremignon & steak were absolutely delicious! Highly recommended.

We visited the Rick Stein restaurant on a short stay in Malborough, as my partner loves seafood…read more (Although I am vegetarian, there were options available, including on the set menu.) There are dining rooms both upstairs and down, the latter behind the small bar area. You enter through the shop: the decor - despite this being an 18th century heritage building - is fresh and modern, with dark wood and pale walls, and selected modern art on the walls. We chose the set menu, 3 courses for £26.95. Our starters were the steamed mussels in cider with spring onion and spinach, and roasted red pepper soup; mains were salmon fishcakes with watercress and the chickpea curry (plus a side of hispi cabbage); and we both had the sunken chocolate cake with clotted cream for pudding. (NB the Welsh rarebit isn't veggie - it's made with anchovies.) My starter and main (soup and curry) were perfectly good - the soup especially so - but not exceptional. It didn't surprise me as Rick Stein - both the chef and restaurant - are really all about seafood. My partner found the mussels superb - fresh, sweet, with just the right amount of sauce. Likewise, the fishcakes were excellent and, although they looked small on arrival, they were actually quite filling, and generous on the salmon. The hispi cabbage proved the perfect accompaniment to both mains. The chocolate cake was smooth and velvety, but not too sweet (think a brownie sort of texture) - and perfect if you like dark chocolate. We chose a 250ml glass each of one of the recommended Sauvignon blancs, which also proved a good choice. Service was excellent throughout, and the young server was very skilled at making us feel at home. Including service, the bill came to £95 for two, which for a fine dining experience was pretty good value. Others certainly think so, as on a wet mid-week evening it was packed (so booking definitely advised). There's parking along the main street outside - not a problem in the evening, but potentially a bit more challenging at lunchtime.

There we were, having driven from Chatsworth on our way to Beaulieu, ready to stop for lunch to…read moremeet some old friends coming from Salisbury - and of course you're doing well till you get an unannounced monumental traffic jam with only about 10 miles to go Told our friends and the resto - no problem they said, don't stress...anyway we had a great lunch; the service was excellent and its so relaxing there...we have been to Winchester often and to Padstow, but this was the first occasion here. And yes lots of fish but there is a good choice for everyone Its a long way to go for a lunch but I fully recommend it - and - it is reasonably priced...Ramsay always says his lunches in his places are the best value...and so it was here...and a reasonably priced for the quality...3 courses each, total £75 for the 2 of us Nice

This lovely old Inn is English classic in every sense and well worth the little side trip into the…read moretiny hamlet of Compton Bassett. The food is delightful and the staff makes everyone feel like you're a local. There is a causal elegance to the place that is so very rare these days.

Went there for Sunday lunch today, obviously a very popular place. The food was excellent apart…read morefrom the Yorkshire puds which were too big and very dry- I must admit i haven't yet found a place that makes decent Yorkshires so this won't stop me going again as the beef was grand! and they certainly weren't stingy with the portions! As veggie lovers however we found that a small dish between four wasn't nearly enough. Some confusion around timing of coffees and desserts but despite this the desserts were awesome! and the liqueur coffee was lovely. Also the house white wine was really good and none of that aftertaste you can get from cheap house wines. All in all a pleasant place- quiet even tho it was packed as there was no 'muzak' blaring in the background and no games machines in sight- the tables were far enough apart from each other that we felt we had a degree of privacy. The staff were friendly and attentive- if a little confused sometimes lol I will definitely be going back!!

Always need beer post sightseeing! This fit the bill completely! Still more to see!read more

A lovely old local pub, offering a nice pleasant area to sitoutside, with views of the stones. We…read moreenjoyed some nice cool drinks and chilled out there. I would recommend.

The bartender was really nice-she chatted a bit about the area and responded to my request for a…read morelocal beer.

Visiting Bath for a couple days and stepped in here for a pint to cap the day of sightseeing. Local…read morefolk were welcoming, and we had an interesting chat. I'm thankful for this Yelp app and our reviews which is very helpful in finding great spots we might miss otherwise.

We decided to choose the Royal Oak because the deal outside said a Dirty Burger with a drink was…read more£8.99. This, with a second burger and a kids meal snuck up to over £30. Once I had a second beer and we shared a desert between the three of is the total was £35.91. The food was a good size and tasty. It was a more traditional pub style, we had two burgers and fish fingers & chips for our daughter, but the flavours were good and the food did not taste too salty or fatty. The beer choice was good, run of the mill but not bad. My partner wanted a skinny burger with chips as she didn't want the bread. The bar man offered to make it a normal burger without bun which saved us a few quid. Nice to see steps like this. The internet is a log in and register job so I didn't bother using it, can't comment of the speed. We were happy with the food and all enjoyed our meal, the food was not as special as the Ball and Castle but the portion size was better and the pub itself is just as nice. *** We have returned a second time and this time the food was better. Our daughters meal was an extra £1 on ours and they were happy to turn her salad into just tomato and cucumber. My skinny southern fried chicken burger and my partner's normal burger with no bun was lovely. We also had Tostada starters which was half price at £4; these were great. Service was brilliant, nice and friendly. The total, with the above food, 2 pints, 1 wine and a Capri Sun was £30.68 *** TL;DR Good food and service. Good size meals.

Great food, great value and great service. Paul & Kirsten are superb landlords and staff are…read morepolite and helpful. 5 Stars

Don't be put off by its proximity to the A303. This a great pub and once you're past the front door…read moreit feels like a world away. Amazing menu - if I could write a menu packed just with the top pub food I love, this would be it. We only just managed to choose before we were planning a return visit. We both ordered the pie of the day (chicken & bacon) having checked it had a crust base not just a measly topping on a casserole. Staff are friendly and know the dishes. It's a 'slow food' place but we didn't have a long wait for food. PIETASTIC! and excellent value at £12.50 each. If you enjoy good food - do not drive past!!!