Vegan-friendly
British
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Situated in a restoration of a classic Cotswolds inn, the restaurant has reopened as a freehouse and dining room serving regional and guest real ales and organic food including a vegan menu. One owner is vegan. Dogs welcome. Open Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:30, Sun 12:00-23:30. Lunch Mon-Sat 12pm-2:30pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. Dinner Mon-Sat 6:30pm-9:30pm.


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29 Reviews

First Review by Riotgoddess

trix

Points +150

Vegan
31 Jul 2023

Excellent falafel burger

Really enjoyed the vegan burger. Menu had a second vegan main course and one vegan desert, though no vegan starter.

KellyB-H

Points +362

Vegan
04 Mar 2022

Sunday funday

It is rare to have such a great Sunday lunch option. Truly delicious and great for special occasions.

Pros: Delicious vegan options, Vegan Sunday lunch, Beautiful space

Cons: Too far away to go regularly

lucyblack74

Points +445

Vegan
25 Sep 2021

Vegan options with a bit of thought given

I read that one of the owners is vegan, and you can tell, because there are decent vegan options which have had a bit of thought put into them. The burger for example, comes absolutely loaded with delicious things.

I chose the oak pot of the day, which was chilli, with rice. I thought chilli was a bit boring as an option, but when it arrived I was really glad I ordered it because it was fresh and healthy - the vegetables in it had a good bite to them, so hadn’t been overly stewed. It was just right.

I was also delighted to order the sticky toffee pudding which was excellent, so I was a very happy vegan with my hearty lunch.

Hollywillow

Points +33

Vegetarian
07 Sep 2021

Great pub with numerous excellent vegan options

We visited last week for the first time as we're new to the area. We were so impressed with all the vegan options, we were really spoilt for choice. I had the vegan ribs, which were absolutely delicious and my husband had the plant vegan, which was really meaty despite being made of lentils and beans, it was also delicious. We also tried a vegan, organic, local-ish beer that was yummy. Highly impressed with the menu and service. We'll definitely be back!

DanTwigHolland

Points +52

Vegan
27 Aug 2021

Great vegan options

Great vegan options, the vegan food was delicious! Had the tofu fish and chips but there were lots of options. Lovely inside and outside dinning.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Tasty food, Vegan priority on menu

suzes

Points +62

Herbivore
15 Aug 2021

Love this place

Just so nice to see so many vegan options given equal priority on a menu. Yes they do meat but it has to be 50/50. Or it feels like that! Had the Sunday roast. Massive! And delicious. Very friendly staff. Going to go back for sure.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, One of the owners is vegan and you tell, Great quality of food

Cons: Can’t think of any.

Peteoconn66

Points +51

Vegan
04 Aug 2021

Family meal

We were looking for somewhere with good vegan options for a family meal as two of us are vegan. Three of the five starters were vegan (plus one vegetarian). Five mains were vegan. We enjoyed our choices and the service was excellent. They have accommodation and we noted that they offer a vegan cooked breakfast as well.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff and good service

juliaunionjackson

Points +70

Vegan
28 Jun 2021

Best vegan Sunday roast

Very generous Sunday roast with all the trimmings including a vegan Yorkshire! Lovely pub, gorgeous setting, beautiful town and friendly attentive staff. We’ve been many times and food & service has never faltered. Much of the menu is vegan, including starters and desserts.

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-28

Pros: Lots of vegan options

Ebriggs763

Points +670

Vegan
19 Jul 2020

Amazing Sunday roast

Very enjoyable vegan Sunday roast. £9 for a lunch which is very reasonable.

Pros: Enjoyable , Will go again, Inexpensive

Hannie303

Points +32

Mostly Veg
20 Feb 2020

Nice pub eats

Standard menu includes vegan options and items that can be made vegan. Had a tasty veg Oak Pot with a hint of spice/curry with rice and seasonal vegetables (ask for without butter) and a really tasty sticky toffee pudding with vegan ice cream (as standard not separate item). Would eat here again.

Pros: Good range, Nice pub with open fire

Cons: May be sensible to book a table

MimiThomas

Points +22

Vegan
05 Feb 2020

Excellent food and service

I was surprised to find so many vegan options at a small pub . The vegan pudding was great too and the service was very friendly

Pros: Vegan and vegetarian iptions, Good service

SophieGreen

Points +274

Vegan
10 Aug 2019

Vegan Pub Grub!

Friendly staff and a busy pub, standard pub meals with a dedicated vegan menu! I had the tofu and fish which was enjoyable, although arrived quite cold, the chips were quite greasy. My partner had the vegan burger which was a real disappointment, all the elements were there, pretzel bun, salad, pickles, but the home made burger was very bland and soft, more like bubble and squeak than a burger - best avoided I’d say! The management have the right ideas, just needs the kitchen to perfect the menu!

Pros: Vegan menu, Lots of options , Friendly service

Cons: Expensive , Poorly executed , Expensive

LKMS

Points +118

Vegan
29 Jun 2019

Holiday vibes

I had the tofish and chips, sitting outside in the shade on a scorching hot summers day. Excellent hand cut chips, a good slice of lemon, quality vegan tartare sauce. The tofu was very crispy, flavoured with paprika, which although not traditional nori, was tasty.
Very friendly staff. Several other clearly marked vegan options.

Pros: Quite a few vegan options. Nice setting. Friendly.

Trau

Points +85

Vegan
08 Jun 2019

Amazing pub, let down by the food

A beautiful pub with friendly staff and a brilliant ambiance, it feels like a high end local pub so I can't fault it there.

The seasonal vegetable soup was excellent, but we did have to remind them to supply us with the vegan butter.

However the Tofish and chips was a let down, whilst the chips, sauce and peas part of the meal was wonderful the fish part left me disappointed. It consisted of a small block of tofu that had been half battered and wasn't even half the size the picture on here suggested. It just came across as a bit stingy and effortless for £13.50.

We had the chocolate tart for pudding and the pastry needed a chisel to get through which was a shame its it was beautifully presented and tasted great. It's also brilliant to see that all three puddings were suitable for vegans.

I can't speak for the other meals as they are what we both had, I really wanted to give this place a good review.

Something to note is that they no longer have a dedicated vegan menu, instead they are scattered through the main menu but are clearly marked and titled.

Pros: Wonderful staff, Brilliant ambiance, Beautiful pub and setting

Cons: A little on the pricy side, Disappointing tofu 'fish'

kimsidaway

Points +99

Vegan
06 Apr 2019

Delicious Food and Lovely Staff

Would give 5 stars if possible! Ate here with meat eater family whilst visiting Tetbury and didn't expect to find such good vegan options in this little market town. Not much choice in the centre of Tetbury but this place was worth the short walk out of the centre. We had the tofu burger and chips and they were DELICIOUS. The staff couldn't be more helpful and oat milk was available for hot drinks. Will definitely be visiting again.

Pros: Tasted amazing , Vegan desert options, Reasonable prices for the area

Cons: None

AdoptedStroudy

Points +174

Vegan
05 Apr 2019

Wonderful place to eat and drink

Absolutely brilliant vegan menu which includes desserts. They also have a really nice vegan red wine which has got to be the best red wine I have ever had. The staff are lovely and friendly and the atmosphere is brilliant in this pub. It's also dog friendly here which is always a winner with us!! Also on the 1st Monday of every month they hold a "Meat free Monday" event which is vegan and it's always a different wordly cuisine. It's only £15 for 3 courses and the food is always spot on!! And they do an absolutely delicious Sunday roast too. YUM YUM and more YUMMINESS

Pros: A whole vegan menu! And reasonably priced.

davesowerbywilliams

Points +1540

Vegan
19 Oct 2018

Pretty good, though the menu could do with being bigger

Nice food options, helpful staff who know their vegan menu inside out - it's just that the menu could do with being bigger...

Pros: Tasty Food, Knowledgable Staff

Cons: A bit small - not always enough seating

imogenmimiami

Points +24

Vegan
02 Oct 2018

Amazing vegan food options!

The staff were so so nice and friendly /accommodating. The menu had lots of vegan options and even had a sticky sponge dessert with Booja Booja ice cream. It was amazing!

EllieG76

Points +78

Vegan
12 Sep 2018

Delicious chips, great atmosphere, bland burger

Probably the nicest chips I've ever had. Really great and also they do vegan mayo which was EXACTLY like normal mayo, fab fab fab. The burger was slightly bland and needed a bit of spice or something, maybe even a tomato relish? It was served with coleslaw which was quite nice. We went for a family meal on a Wednesday and was very busy and got quite noisy. Really nice decor and would recommend to a friend. Really good and attentive service.

Pros: Great chips, Attentive service, Lovely setting

Cons: Noisy

rach1789

Points +52

Vegan
30 May 2018

Lovely vegan food!

Lovely food, great chilli-based options, nachos and not dogs, friendly staff and scenic setting.

Pros: A few vegan options, Friendly staff, Reasonable prices

Cons: None really

Gilf81

Points +28

Vegan
01 Mar 2018

Good experience

Went here for Sunday lunch, I had the soup to start and a roast with nut roast for mains and a ginger pudding. It was good food, my only gripe is I asked if a certain wine was vegan and they could not confirm either way which shocked me since one of the owners is vegan? I would return.

Pros: Good varied menu for vegans

Cons: Couldn’t tell me if a wine was vegan or not

Millie10

Points +125

Vegan
28 Oct 2017

incredible pub serving many vegan options

Has a vegan menu, and does an incredible vegan nut roast on a Sunday so you can have a Sunday roast.
Booking advisable...is very popular because it’s very good!

Heln.b

Points +54

Vegan
16 Oct 2017

Seasonal pub food

Excellent vegan menu with soup, sharing platters, mains, burger with home fries and desserts. Almost all veg options were vegan/possible to veganise. Not cheap, but no more expensive than other pub food in the area. We would happily return and may book accomodation here next time.

Pros: vegan menu, beautiful building, good quality pub grub

Cons: not cheap, also serves meat, can be busy

Macarone

Points +564

Vegan
07 Aug 2017

Great pub and vegan friendly

Probably my favourite pub to visit. As one of the owners, is vegan there's always a vegan menu on offer + various specials and events that are often vegan friendly too.

I've eaten there on many occasions and the food is always good, never left disappointed. While they offer the usual burger options (which is worth trying, they also have more interesting and unusual vegan dishes on offer which lifts them above the usual fare.

In addition to the food, it's a great pub with a dog friendly bar which is warm and cosy as well as a restaurant full of character. The beer garden is also beautifully done out (as is the whole pub) and it's a lovely setting, so a great place to be especially in the summer months.

I'd give them more than 4 stars but Happy Cow doesn't allow as they also serve non-vegan options - check out their other place Asparagasm for a true vegan eatery.

Pros: Vegan specific option, Great pub full of character and contemporary style, Great food and staff

Cons: None experienced

Vaillequevaille

Points +170

Vegan
06 Aug 2017

Homemade with many vegan options

Stopped here for lunch as saw it's owner is vegan and there were several vegan options. The lentil burger was delicious with a lot of flavour. Not the usual piece of cardboard mash "veggie burger" most pubs serve. The fries were a little greasy but overall tasty meal. Go for dinner if you can as they had a much bigger menu with three course vegan options. Newly renovated and cozy with lots of parking around the back and a short walk from Tetbury high street.

Pros: Listed vegan options, staff familiar with vegan , Extensive vegan dinner menu, Outdoor seating

Cons: Bit noisy with obtrusive music during quiet times

VeggieFromSpace

Points +726

Vegan
29 Jun 2017

9000000000000000000 Stars and More!

Love this place! One of the owners/managers is vegan so vegan food is of high priority at this place. Vegan options available everyday, vegan options listed on lunch menu and separate menu at dinner time. Also have fully vegan theme nights where a famous vegan chef comes in and lets you try a certain cuisine or occasions 3 course set vegan meal.

My fav time to go is on a Sunday for their vegan roast dinner, the Nut roast is amazing!

JessUK

Points +270

Vegan
27 Feb 2016

Posh vegan pub grub

We were staying in Nailsworth & made the short drive here. Well worth it!

Vegan booze on offer even :)




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