The Carpenters Arms, Chippenham - pub details
Address: 22 Church Street, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LB [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 37140) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Melksham (2.9 miles), Chippenham (3.4 miles)
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> Current user rating: 5.8/10 (rated by 5 users)
other pubs nearby:
George Inn, Lacock (0.1 miles), Red Lion, Lacock (0.1 miles), Bell Inn, Lacock (0.7 miles), Rising Sun, Chippenham (1.4 miles)
user reviews of the Carpenters Arms, Chippenham
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We read the menue board outside at lunchtime." OPEN" it said. In we went and were greeted by the grumpy landlord who said, "We're CLOSED" We queried , WHY? "Get out", he said! WE DID....... and we will NEVER, EVER, RETURN What a rude man..... What a pity for LACOCK ugg - 11 Nov 2011 20:24 |
| This pub - albeit undeniably charming from the outside - was achingly dated inside, and whilst more often than not I don't object to a little olde worlde charm and character, I just felt that it was neglect, and over-reliance on a captive tourism audience, that had left the Carpenters feeling tired and in today's competitive pub industry, unacceptably shabby. The decor was suited to the building well enough, but was yearning for some TLC and although essentially clean, the atmosphere was lacking - perhaps that was because it was mid-afternoon but even so, I can't imagine this as a thriving hostelry with an appeal broader than older folk living in Lacock who find it convenient, and unsuspecting visitors who don't know better. The landlord was a bluff old boy and seemed friendly enough. He only had 1 cask ale on - the rather safe Shep's Spitfire (maybe not ubiquitous in these parts but hardly sock-rocking). He'd got Adnams Lighthouse but apparently it wasn't ready - well, at least he wasn't serving up poor beer. But somehow it didn't inspire one to reach for another half. It looks like food is served and is popular, although one may have to look at earlier commentaries for details on that front. Perhaps this is enough for some, but in a village like this one surely can expect some really high-quality, smart pub at its core which has a broader appeal? I think this is adequate, but a real wasted opportunity. I may revisit the village, but alas probably not the Carpenters, unless it decides it wants to justify its position and prices. TWG - 9 Nov 2011 18:25 |
| Following my visit on 3/Jan/09 it took me 6 months of repeated e-mails to get the pub listed on BiTe and following today's visit, I wished I hadn't bothered. When we arrived I expected to have a conversation on the above, but the opening gambit was 'Are you eating with us?'. I attempted to conduct a conversation with the landlord several times, and each time he rudely walked off while I was speaking. He clearly would not talk to me. I had to ask how long he had been there to check if this was the same guy! Beer range had changed and the hand pumps moved to altered back bar, all of which seemed to improve the place, but I wouldn't recommend bothering to go there! Saxon_Scooper - 5 Jun 2010 16:51 |
| Beer range of day of visit was Adnams Broadside and Spitfire. The Adnams was a well kept pleasant pint. Visited on a Sunday, circa 1300 - managed to get a table next to roaring coal fire. Food was reasonably priced considering it's location. Not overly sure about the quality though. The pastry of the steak & kidney pie had that "just microwaved" taste to it, and parts of the filling were stone cold. Some of the back rooms appear to be undergoing renovation - so changes may be afoot. aquadave - 31 Jan 2010 19:49 |
| Beer range of day of visit was Adnams Broadside and Spitfire. The Adnams was a well kept pleasant pint. Visited on a Sunday, circa 1300 - managed to get a table next to roaring coal fire. Food was reasonably priced considering it's location. Not overly sure about the quality though. The pastry of the steak & kidney pie had that "just microwaved" taste to it, and parts of the filling were stone cold. Some of the back rooms appear to be undergoing renovation - so changes may be afoot. aquadave - 31 Jan 2010 19:49 |
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