The Blowing Stone Inn, Kingston Lisle

Popped in on a Thursday night only intending to grab a pint - ended up staying for food. Four real ales on hand pump, two Ringwood, one Morland (Greene King) and one Plain Ales. Beer fairly well kept, but if I'm being picky the Ringwood was a little too close to the bottom of the barrel.

On to the food - belly of pork with apple, red cabbage and potato. Spot on, really good food for a cold winters night. Mains not cheap at �12-15 but the quality of the offering reflected this and the food certainly passed the "better than I could do" test.

Look forward to visiting again. And no issues with staff or service. A friendly, warm welcome and good, attentive service.

23 Dec 2010 22:31

The Carpenters Arms, Chippenham

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.

31 Jan 2010 19:49

The Carpenters Arms, Chippenham

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.

31 Jan 2010 19:49