The Churchill Arms

The Churchill Arms

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+44 1425 652147+ Add website
Hours
Sun
10:00 - 20:00
Mon
11:00 - 22:00
Tue
11:00 - 22:00
Wed
11:00 - 22:00
Thu
11:00 - 23:00
Fri
11:00 - 23:00
Sat
10:00 - 23:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.2 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
3.8 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant have live music
About
Famillies, Muddy Boots & dogs with well behaved owners are all most welcome. Quality home-cooked food using Local Produce, served alongside Hall & Woodhouse's Distinctive cask-conditioned ales and superb wines accompanied by the warmest welcome.
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Dog Friendly
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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles445 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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millianaire
Ringwood155 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 family
This was a quick lunch stop off, Positives Lovely space for both inside and outside Staff friendly Breakfast bun was nice but warm not hot and expensive for size Toilets lovely and clean Negatives Bloody expensive Paid extra for a slice.of cheese £1.25 for kids meal and adults!! Then they forgot to put cheese in and they didn't even both to melt the cheese Burger was horrible and dry Chips were warm considering it wasn't busy this not acceptable So overall was ok pub not sure if go back and why have they only got a slide for kids? Garden is big enough for swings They need to soften the bottom of slide as well with kids rubber as two kids ended up crying by dropping off the bottom of slide to hard. Could be a great family pub with few improvements
Written 31 March 2024
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Terry
Stoke Poges6 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 solo
A very quiet pub for Saturday evening, hence no atmosphere, but staff were very pleasant. I ordered the Home made burger, this came with chunky chips, coleslaw, 1 small wedge of tomato and very sorry looking lettuce collection. I ordered cheese as an extra, but when the burger came it was 2 patties and the cheese and nothing else, because of this, it was then a very dry tasteless burger. I did finish the burger as I hungry and couldn't bear wasting what I felt was an overpriced unexpiring burger for £16.20
Written 13 May 2024
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tanya wynyard
Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. We do welcome your feedback. Our burgers are homemade and cooked to order. Each burger is 4oz so two burgers are equivalent to 8 ounces. They are free of any additives, making them suitable for those with intolerances. We like to offer plain burgers so that you can add the salad and any sauces to your liking. We would, however, have gladly rectified any problem if you had told us at the time.
Written 15 May 2024
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janetG2239JY
Fordingbridge271 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 none
This is our local pub and after we first had a meal there we went back fairly often. One of the things which we particulary like is, as pensioners we have a smaller appetite, they do smmall meals, at a very good price. The Churchill feels like a local, and as well as the food being excellent the staff are welcoming efficient and friendly. They also have a Loyalty Club where one can collect points for discount on future meals, and at certain times one also gets a voucher for the restaurant
Written 13 November 2022
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Tanya W
Thank you very much JanetG2239JY, we really appreciate your 5 star review and your lovely feedback. We love that you enjoy your visits to see us regularly and we enjoy seeing you too. The team are very pleased with your comments too, thank you
Written 15 November 2022
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Chris
Ferndown12 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
We pop in for lunch .I must say how disappointed we were . The menu said Burger lovers . I ordered the beef burger with cheese .. my wife ordered the burger from the child's menu . What I got was two hard small meat patties .with a few bits of salad and coleslaw with chips and grated cheese .not even a slice !! absolute rip off for£16.25 My wife just got a hard meat pattie with a bun with chips .My advice is to steer well clear if you want a real burger .
Written 20 January 2025
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Harry
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 couples
Walked into the restaurant and smoke was everywhere.The food was from frozen. We ordered our food and it took literally 2 minutes until our starters were on the table, and after our starters were taken away, t he mains came out after a minute from the starter dishes being taken . Chips weren’t cooked proper/long enough , the salad was wilted, the meat full of gristle. My partner had the chilli and it was all mushy. It was overly hot and covered in chilli seeds. Staff seemed very friendly though. Just the food needs improving
Written 17 February 2023
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Tanya W
Thank you very much HarryALee96x for taking the time to write your review. We're very sorry you didn't enjoy your visit with us. The smoke you found when you entered our Pub would have been from our sizzling steaks which have been very popular recently. When you order from the Bar your food will go straight to the kitchen to start cooking whilst your drinks are poured and unless you choose one of our homecooked starters some don't take long to prepare. Our kitchen will also start preparing your mains while you're eating your starters as we think you don't want to wait too long, but you can ask for a gap if you would like one. If you had given our staff your feedback when they checked your table, we would happily have cooked on your chips or replaced any meal that you didn't enjoy.
Written 20 February 2023
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Gerry L
Exeter132 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 none
Beef was overcooked and sliced very thickly. Good flavour though. Pork was under cooked and so quite tough and some inedible. Good selection of well cooked vegetables but everything was served up plated. We were first to be served as we were eating early so perhaps those who came and hour after us had pork cooked through. Puddings were very much of bought in appearance and taste, didn't appear home made. Whole place was clean and tidy and well presented.
Written 12 October 2022
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tanya w
Thank you very much Gerry L for our 3 stars and your feedback. Our Sunday roast joints are hand carved and therefore not always a uniform slice. We apologise that the meats were not to your liking, had you mentioned it to the staff on duty when your table was checked they could have rectified this for you. We serve our roast plated, that way everything comes to you at the same time and piping hot, although we can serve it however you would like, if you ask. Not all of our desserts are home made, enabling us to have a larger selection but once again our staff are happy to help with your selection.
Written 17 October 2022
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Andy C
United Kingdom1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 family
Visited the Churchill with family for dinner and we had two Lamb curries and two fish and chips which was good. Staff were polite and attentive. The barmaid even severed our second round of drinks at the table as we were still eating.
Written 22 September 2023
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Lisa B
Winterborne Zelston142 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 couples
Really sorry to not leave a better review. We came for bike night and been a few times before and food always been ok. However this time it was really poor. My husband ordered one of the specials, vegetable stir fry, when it came it was a congealed lump, burnt at the bottom, with hardly any vegetables , and tasteless. We politely informed the staff and he ordered just a bacon bap, this came with no butter on the roll , no sorry and no offer to refund the difference. I ordered the scampi, and asked for salad rather than peas, salad consisted of a few limp leaves and red onion, no tomatoes, no coleslaw. I know you were busy , and we try to support local bike nights as bikers but this was really poor.
Written 3 August 2022
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Tanya W
Thank you very much LisaB862 for your review and Feedback we really appreciate it. We're really sorry you didn't enjoy your meals with us on Tuesday night, as you noticed it is very busy and i think the staff may not have understood that you had an issue. Our usual policy is to give a refund if you aren't happy, not just the difference. We have taken on board your feedback about the Stir fry as we believe it is more of an accompaniment than a main meal. We can only appologise but the salad replacing your peas would no longer have automatically included Coleslaw, although we would have added this to your meal had you asked for it. Our tea station team member would have gladly sorted your issues for you as she over sees the garden where you were sat and generally doesn't have the queues that the bar does. Again we are really sorry that we didn't take the opportunity to rectify your issues at the time, please feel to email us so we that maybe we can offer recompense.
Written 5 August 2022
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Ian W
Bristol45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 family
The interior design of this venue is very striking, with a refurbed but somehow historic looking interior. The menu is comprehensive and further enhanced by a varying and original specials board. There are also various theme nights, and we were particularly impressed with an Asian cuisine night some weeks ago. I suppose in the last 18 months or so we’ve eaten here on about six occasions. Invariably the food is good, hot, and well presented. The staff are particularly commended - friendly, quick and very competent. Highly recommended.
Written 28 March 2024
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Mary H
Aston19 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 couples
Sadly a very rare child free Friday evening was definitely spoilt for us. There was a very sharp piece of plastic in my husbands chilli. When we complained the attitude from the manager was just so poor. We mentioned that apart from the plastic the food just was not great. She responded saying that I should have raised that sooner. I found the attitude really poor. All she needed to do at that point was apologise for the fact that there was plastic in the food which could've cut my husband's mouth, instead of trying to shift it all on us. I actually don't know how pubs like this keep running 🤦🏻‍♀️
Written 18 August 2023
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tanya wynyard
Thank you very much for our review MaryhK3452El, we're very sorry your rare child free evening was spoilt. However I think you may have misunderstood my manager's enquiry. Your husband came up to the bar after your discovery, which was also after one of the team had performed our usual table check. We really appreciate your feed back at this stage of your meal, that is your chance to tell us when we haven't got it right. Had my manager just apologised and refunded for the Chilli as you suggested, instead of enquiring about the other meal, you wouldn't have had the full refund for both meals that you actually got. I don't feel your bad experience was enough for you to raise your voice to a member of the team, as shifting the blame was definitely not their intention. We are really sorry you didn't enjoy your visit with us.
Written 21 August 2023
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Nige M
Yeovil36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 couples
This was my second visit (but my partners first) to this wonderful establishment! I knew what to expect but she didn't and she was delighted by it in all aspects. Being a semi professional cook AND a vegetarian she has rather exacting requirements when we dine out and she rated the Churchill Arms 5 out of 5, which is a supreme accolade. The food was served promptly, was piping hot, plentiful and very very tasty. A group of younger diners next to us were bemoaning the absence of a big screen TV so they left, but to my mind that absence is a colossal plus point, and they missed out on some supreme scoff to boot! All in all I can't rate the place highly enough, and I am envious of the good folk of Alderholt for having the place on their doorsteps, it will be a place of Mecca for us from here on in!
Written 23 December 2022
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Tanya W
Thank you very much caravanaficionado61 for our amazing review! We are really pleased that you have found a mecca for yourselves here! Please can you thank your partner for our supreme accolade of 5 out of 5 it's always great when someone appreciates what we do. We look forward to your next visit and hope to see you regularly.
Written 10 January 2023
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TauntonBob
West Parley906 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 couples
Having seen some very mixed reviews of this pub, I wasn't quite sure of what to expect. Firstly, it wasn't quite where I had expected it to be (my problem!), but when we found it, the welcome was warm and the atmosphere, although not busy, was very pleasant. As with a number of Hall & Woodhouse pubs, I think the secret is to ignore the fairly basic menu and head straight for the specials board. Liver and Bacon was on the board, so my wife and I both opted for that. The liver and bacon itself was really very nice, a good portion of both with a really lovely gravy. I felt, though, that for me, the vegetables were a little overcooked, particularly the broccoli. If it hadn't been for that, I think I would have given an excellent rating. We shall certainly be back.
Written 10 October 2024
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Pipyb
Pembrokeshire53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 friends
I cannot rate this pub high enough! From the helpfulness of the staff to the quality of the food. This place serves up great pub grub… I have multiple food allergies and they catered for me so well, including marking the two tables either side of us as reserved so no one could sit there and order the foods I cannot eat and that are a risk to me. I am so grateful, they went above and beyond. Big shout out to the wonderful assistant manager Amy- great manner, nothing too much trouble for her and her staff. Thank you so much for keeping me safe and giving me several enjoyable evenings .. we will be back !
Written 23 September 2022
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Tanya W
Thank you very much for your 5 star review pipyb, the team really appreciate your fabulous review and are always happy to look after our guests and help any way they can. I'm always very pleased when one of the team gets a special mention, they all work so hard and recognition is one way to prove how awesome they all are, so well done Amy and team. We're will be very pleased to see you next time you visit.
Written 23 September 2022
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Jacqueline G
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 none
This pub suffered a catastrophic failure with their food last night. Whoever was cooking in the kitchen should not be there. My prawn cocktail was the worst I have ever been served. The deep fried brie would have been nice if it had been hot and not Luke warm. The salad served was awful with no dressing and no care taken. One of our party had the salmon, if you call it that. She pretty much ate nothing. The southern fried chicken burger was akin to rubber, served in a bun with nothing else no sauce at all a dried mess. Warning to all do not touch anything on the specials board. Just as an aside the lady behind the bar could try smiling and showing some warmth to her customers. All in all a disaster.
Written 13 August 2021
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Biker C
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 friends
We arrived early for Bike Night, and decided to order lunch. We were amazed with both the sizzling sirloin steak (cooked just as ordered), and the pasta with spicy sauce. All was delicious. Followed up with ice cream (a great choice of flavours). The staff were all lovely, friendly and professional. Followed up lunch with an evening snack from the extra Bike Night menu 👍😁 Highly recommend.
Written 20 September 2022
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Tanya W
Thank you very much 597bikerc for your 5 stars and wonderful review. We really appreciate your lovely comments and we look forward to seeing you again on bike night!
Written 22 September 2022
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