Neeld Arms, Grittletonback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Our first visit to this pub. Ales on offer were Gem, 6X, Henry's IPA and Stonehenge Pig Swill which was my choice. The Pig Swill was in superb condition, very tasty and served at a good temperature. The pub, for a Thursday night, was surprisingly busy, most tables were taken with diners. the menu was not very extensive - maybe 10 choices, but those choices looked quality meals. I had Lamb shank which was very nice and hot - it did need additional gravy/jus to stop it being too dry but that was the only problem. My wife's vegetarian selection of goats cheese was good but could have had more salad / vegetables to accompany it - certainly more than what was offered.
Desserts were very good indeed. Price, ambiance and service was very good for this class of service and I will be visiting again in the not too distant future.
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Visited for the first time last week. Very nice pub in pleaseant village with 4 ales, Otter Bitter, Wadworth 6X, another Wadworth which I can't remember and, yep, you guessed it, Doom Bar. Needless to say I avoided the latter and had a very nice, if not slightly cold, Otter.
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Wadworths 6X & Henry�s IPA, Ramsbury Bitter, Oxfordshire Ales Pride of Oxford. Low beamed bar area, pewter tankards hanging around the servery, large inglenook with ancient wood lintel to the rt, coal burning stove to the left, 2 recessed window seats with pine tables, rear left of bar is rustic dining area, to the right a larger room decorated with aforementioned land tools on bare brick walls, dark wood furniture, horse brasses. This area also serves as the breakfast room, but was quiet fri evening, unlike the bar which was a positive buzz of local chatter, thinning out ~20:00. Food is all listed on chalkboards in bar area and was very good eg (our selection) mushroom �pepperpot�, smoked chicken & bacon salad, pork tenderloin stuffed wi black pudding, wrapped in bacon, homemade neeld burger, starters ~�6, mains �9-�12, separate veggie options. Good accom too, our room (#2) had probably the widest bed I�ve seen, spotless bathroom, �80 b&b (for 2), & breakfast was good (v tasty sausages). Grittleton is a very attractive looking village & Neeld Arms a good place to break a journey.
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Was in there yesterday lunchtime (Saturday) and there were quite a few in, so hopefully the Neeld Arms is weathering the recession. Superb beer (Ramsbury, 3.6%, perfect for lunchtime) and lovely food. Not sure about best pub in Wiltshire, Mr X, as there are a few other strong contenders but this place has to be up there in the top 5.
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Went here twice in a week and great both times, as usual. Menu good, but wish they would bring the good old mixed grill back as that was sublime. Beer condition superb on ales tried, as usual and the landlord as friendly as ever (Has he got the deepest voice you've ever heard or what? Nice guy!) as were the other staff. Sadly very empty on both a Friday dinner & Saturday eve which I guess is a sign of the times and the fact that this country pub, as nice as it is, has no real passing trade cannot help. Worrying times for all the licensed trade at present - let's hope great hostelries such as the Neeld Arms march on through as they deserve to.
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4 ales inc 2 guests - hpa and cornish coaster on my visit
close to castle combe and badminton but UTTERLY lacking in the ponceyness (with prices to match) this might imply
good veggie food
a good welcome
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Excellent pub all round. A group of us meet every few months for a Sunday lunch as a way to catch up and explore a new pub. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch in the Neeld Arms, in the extremely picturesque village of Grittleton. The pub was busy with regulars but us outsiders were made welcome by both the regulars and the staff. The Landlord explained they regularly get visitors who've ducked off the M4 in search of a pub.
Their menu is not the largest we've seen but the range is good, it's not too expensive and we all enjoyed our meals. The fresh veg could perhaps have been cooked for a few more minutes, but the quality of all our meals was high and it tasted superb. Although they were busy, we were never rushed. It was just a shame that more of us couldn't enjoy their beers as we were driving.
Families are clearly welcomed, there are some larger tables towards the rear of the pub for big groups and the log fire was a welcome feature to scare off the January cold.
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Wonderful country village pub. Selection of ever changing local brews on tap and served in fine condition also the sublime Budvar Czech lager on draught. The food is all home cooked and of an excellent standard, the mixed grill consisting of the finest local produce being a standout. Landlord and staff are very friendly and provide a warm welcome.
Best pub in Wiltshire? For me it easily is and every person I have taken here agrees, even my wife loves it and she can't abide most pubs as a rule.
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