The Congresbury Arms

Name: The Congresbury Arms
Address: High Street, Congesbury, Somerset, United Kingdom, BS49 5JA
Telephone: 01934 782283
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

412 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

The Congresbury Arms is a restaurant with rooms in the heart of the village of Congresbury, North Somerset. Opened in 2019 and gaining 2AA Rosettes for culinary and service excellence in it's first year, it offers both traditional pub favorites and modern fine dining food in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
01934 782283
Website
https://congresburyarms.co.uk/restaurant
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
High Street, Congesbury, Somerset BS49 5JA
Area
Congresbury
Parking details
Large car park to the rear of the pub.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Seared Scallops with smoked black pudding crumb, slow braised pork belly, carrot & coral puree (gf) GBP 11.50
Salt & pepper squid, Asian slaw, Korean bbq sauce (gfa, df)GBP 9.00
Roasted pumpkin & red pepper soup, kale & walnut pesto, torn croutons (df, ve, gfa)GBP 8.00
Creamy wild mushrooms, tarragon bruschetta, black garlic hollandaise (gfa, v) GBP 9.00
Crispy chilli beef or halloumi, Asian slaw, cashews, crispy rice noodles (va, gfa, dfa)
- -GBP 9.00
- -GBP 18.00

Mains

Local Somerset ham, brace of egg, pineapple chutney, dressed leaf salad & chips (gf, df) GBP 17.00
Cider battered fish, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare (gf, df) GBP 18.00
Celeriac hispi cabbage, truffle mash, crispy onions, wild mushroom, tenderstem broccoli (gf, ve) GBP 16.00
Parma wrap slow roast pork belly, fondant potato, pig in blanket, seasonal sauteed veg, marmalade jus (gf, df)GBP 22.00
Apricot & garlic cream cheese chicken kiev, roasted sweet potatoes Mediterranean vegetables & green beans GBP 17.00
Panang curry, pineapple, pak choi, sticky rice, prawn crackers (gfa) – Duck leg £22 Bang bang CauliGBP 19.00
Pan-fried seabass fillets, St Austell Bay mussels in garlic cream sauce, fries, samphire, lemon (dfa, gf) GBP 23.00
Slow braised Moroccan lamb tagine, polenta crisps, flat bread & yoghurt dip (gf, df)GBP 19.00
8oz Ribeye Steak, tomato, mushroom, triple cooked chips, house salad (gf, dfa) GBP 28.00
Beef burger, bbq pulled pork, gherkin, tomato, onion, lettuce, relish, fries, coleslaw (gfa, df) GBP 16.00
Buttermilk chicken burger, hash brown, chicken gravy, chipotle mayo, tomato, onion, lettuce, fries, coleslaw (gfa, dfa) GBP 16.00
Courgette, onion & spinach bhaji burger, mango chutney, tomato, onion, lettuce, fries, poppadom (gfa, df, v, vea) GBP 17.00
Add
- Bacon/CheeseGBP 1.50
- HalloumiGBP 2.50
- Peppercorn sauceGBP 4.00
- Blue cheeseGBP 4.00

Sandwiches

4oz Steak, caramelised onion, mustard mayonnaise (gfa, dfa) GBP 14.00
Cheddar cheese & Isle of wight tomato chutney (gfa, v) GBP 10.00
Battered fish goujons, baby gem, tartare sauce (gfa, df) GBP 11.00
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise (gf, df) GBP 10.00
Goats cheese, red onion marmalade (gfa, v) GBP 10.00
Ham, mustard mayo, tomato sandwich (gfa, df)GBP 10.00

Served in white, brown, ciabatta or gluten free bread. All accompanied with chips & salad.

Please inform a member of the team if you have any allergies before placing your order.

(V - Vegetarian) (VA - Vegetarian available) (GF - Gluten free) (GFA - Can be made gluten free) (DF - Dairy free) (DFA - Can be made dairy free) (VE - Vegan) (VEA - Vegan available)

What 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Bath/Somerset
Good for business meals
Bath/Somerset
Child-friendly
Bath/Somerset
Gluten-free-friendly
Bath/Somerset
Healthy
Bath/Somerset
Neighbourhood gem
Bath/Somerset
Great for outdoor dining
Bath/Somerset
Good for special occasions
Bath/Somerset
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Congresbury Arms offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent gluten-free options." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and a menu with "great variety." The venue boasts "lovely decor" and a picturesque garden. While some service hiccups exist, the overall atmosphere and quality dining make it a worthwhile visit.

412 Reviews

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Jimm
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Imaginative and delicious menu. Our second bisit, which will not be the last.😀 Only one real ale choice, but a very good one for me.
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Lisa
Bath
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food, would have preferred not to be sat in the ‘side room’ but it was relatively busy so probably why. Sunday roast lovely. Main part better atmosphere
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Stewart
Bath
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice place with good food. Th plum/apple crumble had undoubtedly been re- heated in a microwave, as it was very hot in the middle, and quite cool around the edges. Instant custard OK? I’m not complaining, but attention to detail might be worth reviewing Stewart Lilly 07789/994904.
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Claire
Bath
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food has always been exceptional whenever we’ve eaten here. Very good quantity. Excellent quality. This place is a gem!
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Caroline
Bristol
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent although needed a lot more vegetables. It wasn't particularly warm inside but the service was excellent.
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JeffB
Bath
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
From start to finish I could not fault this place. From accommodating us arriving 45 minutes early due to a flight being ahead of schedule, to the first class service and high quality of the food, it was an experience we will be definitely repeating in the coming months.
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Lammy
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time we have visited, but definitely not the last. Food and service was excellent!!
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Emily
Bristol
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was lovely, perhaps a little more seasoning on the roast dinner but otherwise it really was good. The sticky toffee pudding was DIVINE! Others had fish and chips and they were really happy with the food and said it was the best fish they'd had in ages! However the service was really slow and we were happy to take our time but we had to ask someone to clear our plates after around 25 minutes of them being sat there. Perhaps it was where we were sat Staff were lovely when they did see to us but just felt a little forgotten.
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Susan
Bath
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Sunday roast lunch was exceptional. Beautifully cooked and presented and delicious. The service was very attentive. We would certainly eat here again.
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Coral
Bath
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a rare find these days - the food is sooo good. The venue is clean and smart - kept very well. Outside space too is great if you’re there on a nice day. Plenty of parking.
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The Congresbury Arms is rated 4.4 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 5 times today

High Street, Congesbury, Somerset BS49 5JA

Additional information

Area
Congresbury
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Large car park to the rear of the pub.
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://congresburyarms.co.uk/restaurant
Phone number
01934 782283

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Sharers

Charcuterie board - Salami, prosciutto, chorizo, Caerphilly cheese, olives, bread & oils (gfa, dfa) GBP 20.00

Breads, olives, balsamic vinegar & olive oil (v, vea, dfa, gfa)GBP 8.00

Baked camembert, roast garlic, Isle of wight tomato chutney, bread (gfa) GBP 14.00

Starters

Seared Scallops with smoked black pudding crumb, slow braised pork belly, carrot & coral puree (gf) GBP 11.50

Salt & pepper squid, Asian slaw, Korean bbq sauce (gfa, df)GBP 9.00

Roasted pumpkin & red pepper soup, kale & walnut pesto, torn croutons (df, ve, gfa)GBP 8.00

Creamy wild mushrooms, tarragon bruschetta, black garlic hollandaise (gfa, v) GBP 9.00

Crispy chilli beef or halloumi, Asian slaw, cashews, crispy rice noodles (va, gfa, dfa)

Mains

Local Somerset ham, brace of egg, pineapple chutney, dressed leaf salad & chips (gf, df) GBP 17.00

Cider battered fish, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare (gf, df) GBP 18.00

Celeriac hispi cabbage, truffle mash, crispy onions, wild mushroom, tenderstem broccoli (gf, ve) GBP 16.00

Parma wrap slow roast pork belly, fondant potato, pig in blanket, seasonal sauteed veg, marmalade jus (gf, df)GBP 22.00

Apricot & garlic cream cheese chicken kiev, roasted sweet potatoes Mediterranean vegetables & green beans GBP 17.00

Panang curry, pineapple, pak choi, sticky rice, prawn crackers (gfa) – Duck leg £22 Bang bang CauliGBP 19.00

Pan-fried seabass fillets, St Austell Bay mussels in garlic cream sauce, fries, samphire, lemon (dfa, gf) GBP 23.00

Slow braised Moroccan lamb tagine, polenta crisps, flat bread & yoghurt dip (gf, df)GBP 19.00

8oz Ribeye Steak, tomato, mushroom, triple cooked chips, house salad (gf, dfa) GBP 28.00

Beef burger, bbq pulled pork, gherkin, tomato, onion, lettuce, relish, fries, coleslaw (gfa, df) GBP 16.00

Buttermilk chicken burger, hash brown, chicken gravy, chipotle mayo, tomato, onion, lettuce, fries, coleslaw (gfa, dfa) GBP 16.00

Courgette, onion & spinach bhaji burger, mango chutney, tomato, onion, lettuce, fries, poppadom (gfa, df, v, vea) GBP 17.00

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Sandwiches

4oz Steak, caramelised onion, mustard mayonnaise (gfa, dfa) GBP 14.00

Cheddar cheese & Isle of wight tomato chutney (gfa, v) GBP 10.00

Battered fish goujons, baby gem, tartare sauce (gfa, df) GBP 11.00

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise (gf, df) GBP 10.00

Goats cheese, red onion marmalade (gfa, v) GBP 10.00

Ham, mustard mayo, tomato sandwich (gfa, df)GBP 10.00

Served in white, brown, ciabatta or gluten free bread. All accompanied with chips & salad.

Please inform a member of the team if you have any allergies before placing your order.

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