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Traveller's Rest Pensford

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• Dining style Casual Dining
• Price £25 and under
• Cuisines British
• Hours of Operation Wed–Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
• Phone number 01761 490347
• Website https://www.travellersrest-pensford.co.uk/
• Payment Options Mastercard, Visa
• Dress Code Business Casual
• Location Pensford Hill, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset BS39 4JF
• Area Pensford
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• 4.3 Service
• 4.3 Ambience

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Good for groups

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Pensford Hill, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset BS39 4JF

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Stopped off after a dog walk. The pork with cheesy mash and cider gravy was fresh and absolutely delicious! Really friendly place and dog friendly. Thank You, we’ll be back! Tracy and Mark

Me and my business partner visited the restaurant where they managed to fit us in for a Sunday Lunch where we had a meeting after seeing mixed reviews online and wanted to make our own perspective on the pub. We were pleasantly impressed with the... More

Well what can i say....hubby and i stopped here for a "light"lunch before our 4 hour drive home back to Essex. Arrival was warm & welcoming ✅️drinks service fast✅️Food came out with in good time ✅️portion size ✅️✅️ the food was piping hot and so... More

We stopped here for a late lunch today. Service was great and staff were taking every precaution in light of COVID (socially distancing, one way system through the pub and table service). We had the nut roast and turkey roast. Both were generous portions and... More

We stopped here for lunch recently, however never having visited the travellers rest before we weren't sure what to expect but were pleasantly surprised by their £10 lunch offer. I had the fish and chips (love the Tartare sauce being served in a shell!), and... More

Having been here for roast with my family for my birthday the roast dinner wasn’t actually that bad just not enough veg or gravy. And if you wanted more gravy you had to pay what I don’t agree with.. very expensive also.. unsure if I’ll... More

We went here early evening as a party of 6. Two couples in their 60’s and the parents of the two brothers (so, nearly 90). Good clear access and understanding staff appreciating that the oldest couple don’t move quickly. Plenty of choice and all the... More

Not sure what has happened here. Things have become very expensive, drinks included as these seem to have gone up in price twice since being taken over. The food is quite ordinary but priced way above that. Such a shame as it started off well... More

Came here as a group of 5, and had a great time here. Safety measures in place were excellent, tables were set out so that you were safely out of everyone else's way without taking away the atmosphere. Staff were all friendly and happily going... More

There weren't many in there. They have stopped doing small 2 course meals, which is a shame as they were just right for us, being pensioners. The meal we had was good but on the large side. Consequently we haven't been back as often as... More

We came here as a family group of seven. We had five different meals and each of us thoroughly enjoyed our food. The staff were warm, friendly and very helpful. The pub itself was lovely and had a great atmosphere. All in all, a great... More

A lovely traditional pub with fantastic views. The food is always excellent - good choice, fresh home cooked & delicious. We had a lovely table in the conservatory with beautiful views. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our ladies lunch and... More

Went for Sunday dinner with the family. Friendly staff and a nice setting with a great view across the countryside. Shame it rained… Sunday roast was big with lots of meat and a big Yorkshire pudding. All the food was good. No complaints. Left full... More

Beer garden had lovely views and a sheltered area too incase it rains. Food was delicious, typical pub grub menu which was perfect. Staff were lovely and really supporting keeping us safe with their hygiene practices

Lovely setting, choice to sit indoors or outside. Didn’t book just stopped on the way home. Quality and quantity of the food was fantastic. Serving staff very pleasant, (especially the pregnant lady)

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Pensford Viaduct Circular Walk

A pretty walk taking in the magnificent Pensford Viaduct, the River Chew and the charming villages of Publow and Pensford.

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Distance : 4.2 Miles (6.75 km) OS Map : Landranger 172; Explorer 155 Elevation : 80m Dog Friendly : Yes (beware of livestock) Start/Finish Grid Ref : ST 62029 63935 Parking : Free on Publow Lane (near Pensford Memorial Hall) BS39 4HW. Limited roadside parking, please park considerately. W3W : ///given.rational.skillet Points of Interest: Pensford viaduct, River Chew paddle or wild swim, weir, pub lunch!

About Pensford Viaduct

The Pensford Viaduct was opened in 1873 to link the Bristol and North Somerset railway between Bristol Docks and the Radstock and North Somerset coal fields. The magnificent sixteen arch viaduct carried the railway line over the valley of the River Chew. The last passenger train to cross the viaduct was in 1959. It was then only used to transport coal from Radstock and other goods until 1964. The now disused line was officially closed in July 1968, days after the village of Pensford was hit by a flood which weakened the viaduct.

Today, there is no access over the viaduct but you are able to walk underneath through the arches. Standing 29m to rail level and 303m in length, it’s an impressive structure. The viaduct was Grade II listed in 1984.

How to get to Pensford Viaduct

Pensford is on the A37 approx. 7 miles south of Bristol and 11 miles west of Bath

From Bristol no. 376 via Whitchurch.

Level of Difficulty

I would rate this Pensford walk as easy. The paths and lanes are mostly flat, but can get muddy after rain.

Pensford Viaduct Walk Directions

🥾 The walk starts from the Memorial Hall on Publow Lane.

🥾 With the hall directly behind you, turn right and walk down Publow Lane until you see a public footpath sign and gate on your left-hand side. (It’s up a sloped path with a handrail). Walk up the path and through the kissing gate.

🥾 Walk ahead, keeping to the left of the field towards another gate. Go through the gate and continue ahead.

🥾 The footpath starts to go downhill towards another kissing gate. Go through this gate and follow the well-trodden path across the field towards All Saints Church.

On your right hand side at the bottom of the field is the river Chew. Here, you’ll see a pool and weir. The kids enjoyed paddling here in their wellies.

🥾 Continue past the river and go through a gate out onto the lane and turn right across Publow Bridge.

All Saints Church is in front of you. This Grade I listed building dates back to the 14th Century.

🥾 Go through a kissing gate on the right hand side of the church. Follow the path between the river and the church, continuing along the left hand side of the field.

There is a worn path through the field. Cows may be grazing here.

Publow Mill was once situated here. One of around 40 mills in this area. They originally produced iron, and later converted to copper.

🥾 Follow the path – you’ll see a farm on your left-hand side and the path becomes a gravel track.

🥾 Continue over a small bridge, which has a gate on either side.

🥾 Turn immediately left after the bridge. You’ll see a gate in front of you which leads to a pretty wooden footbridge.

🥾 Cross over the river Chew and through a second gate on the other side of the bridge.

🥾 Turn immediately right and walk along the river, keeping it on your right-hand side. You’ll soon reach another gate. (This one was open).

🥾 Once through the gate, turn immediately right down a footpath next to the river.

🥾 Continue alongside the river until you reach a small wooden gate beneath a telegraph pole.

🥾 Go through this gate, this brings you to a small wooded area. Follow the footpath to some wooden steps which takes you up to a bridge. (A perfect spot for Pooh sticks!)

🥾 Through the gate on the other side of the bridge and turn immediately left to see a fabulous wild swimming spot. There is a natural pool in the river.

🥾 Continuing the walk: From the gate on the bridge, head straight across the field towards a small wooden pedestrian gate. You’ll notice some houses on your left-hand side in the distance.

🥾 When you reach the gate you’ll see it takes you onto a small wooden bridge across a stream. Cross the small bridge and turn left to see the ruins of the old tannery next to Candlestick Brook.

🥾 Now turn around and follow the stony path uphill until you reach Birchwood Farm.

Here, the path becomes Birchwood Lane.

Birchwood Lane was the main route between Wells Cathedral and Keynsham Abbey in medieval times. Later, it would have been the main access route to the tannery and Woollard Mill.

🥾 Continue along the lane for about a mile, past Lord’s Wood on the left. There are two entrances to Lord’s Wood.

This is a privately owned wood has some public footpaths through it and a pool which once provided water to Woollard Mill.

There are gaps in the hedge on your right-hand side where you’ll have views over the fields, back towards Publow Church.

🥾 Continue on past a couple of farms, one which sells eggs and plants, to the end of the lane.

🥾 You’ll eventually reach the busy A37, carefully cross over. A public footpath is directly across the road, to the right of Pensford House.

🥾 Walk down this footpath between two houses. This will take you downhill, through a kissing gate into a small woodland.

🥾 Cross over a brook at the bottom and follow the path uphill on the other side. You will soon reach a gate which takes you out of the wood and into a field.

🥾 Continue walking up the hill, keeping to the right-hand side of the field. Go through another gate and continue on until you reach a third gate at the top.

🥾 Exit the field through this gate onto Wick Lane. Turn right here and continue for about a mile along the lane until you reach Pensford.

Check out the views in the gaps of the hedges before the road starts heading downhill. There are some lovely views across the valley.

You’ll pass the red-bricked Winding House on your right-hand side. This was once the engine winding house of Pensford Colliery that has been converted to a private residence. Pensford Colliery, opened in 1909 and closed in 1958. There are a few red-bricked buildings still remaining from the colliery.

The coal was transported on the Bristol and North Somerset Railway which shut in 1968, all that remains are a few bridges, including the viaduct.

🥾Continuing on, the lane bends as you walk over an old railway bridge before heading downhill towards Pensford.

🥾 At the end of Wick Lane you’ll see an old red phone box (now being used as a library) and some cottages.

🥾 Take the second left into Church Street, and stop on the bridge for a great view of the church with the magnificent viaduct in the background.

🥾 Continue over the bridge and turn left into the churchyard. At the gate look up on your right to see a plaque showing the flood level in 1968 which washed away the main road bridge splitting the village in two.

🥾 After visiting the church of St Thomas A Beckett, turn right out the gate and back over the bridge. Take the next right into Stanton Lane.

🥾 You’ll see the church on your right-hand side with it’s 14th Century tower. The church became derelict after flood damage after the River Chew floods in 1968.

🥾 Walk along Stanton Lane and after about 50m turn right through a kissing gate marked with a public footpath sign. Here, you will have a great view of the viaduct.

🥾 Follow the footpath round to the right keeping the viaduct on your left.

If you want to extend the walk, you can follow the footpath under the viaduct and continue along the riverbank to the Stanton Drew Stone Circle (an English Heritage site). This extension will add another 3 miles to the route.

🥾 Otherwise, cross the bridge over the river which will bring you into the car park of The Rising Sun pub. Turn left to get out the car park and follow the road round to the right to bring you out onto Church Street, next to The Rising Sun.

🥾 Turn left here and walk up to the main road (A37). Turn right and cross over the busy A37 at the crossing in front of the school. Once across the road turn right. Then take the next left into High Street. Walk up the hill to the triangle. This is all that remains of the village green.

Straight across you’ll see a circular stone building with a memorial bench next to it. This stone building is the old Lock Up. This is Grade II listed and once used to lock up prisoners. It was last used in 1885 for a 14 year old lad who was found stealing mangel-wurzels from a farmer’s field!

The commemorative bench is for Acker Bilk, the musician who was born and lived in the village.

🥾 Turn left onto Publow Lane and back to the start of the walk at the Village Hall.

What to wear and bring with you

I recommend wearing a good pair of walking boots/shoes for comfort and support. Otherwise, a pair of trainers on a sunny, dry day. The route is in a valley and can be muddy along the river bank in wet weather or after rain.

I always recommend taking plenty of water with you to keep hydrated. Although, there are places to buy refreshments in Pensford (if they are open!)

Facilities around Pensford and Publow

There are three pubs in the village of Pensford: The Rising Sun, The George and Dragon and The Travellers Rest. If you’re planning this walk around a pub meal, it might be worth booking ahead.

Best time to hike Pensford Viaduct Loop

You can hike the Pensford Viaduct circular route at any time of the year. As a family, we walked this route in February, on a dry, sunny weekend which was perfect because there wasn’t many people around. I also walked the route, solo, on a sunny June day during the week.

Things to Note

There may be farm animals grazing in some of the fields, so please keep dogs on a lead on this part of the route. Parking is limited along Publow Lane. There is a layby near the Memorial Hall, or some roadside parking near the start of the walk. Please park considerately.

Other things to do around Pensford

• Visit Chew Valley Lake
• Meet and walk the Alpacas at Bell Farm in Woollard
• Visit Chew Valley Animal Park
• Explore Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park
• Hengrove Park
• Farringdon’s Farm Park and Playbarn
• Visit Cheddar Caves and Gorge. See our Cheddar Gorge circular walk
• Visit the nearby cities of Bristol, Bath or Wells .

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They have done the covid precautions good and the food is ok. Unfortunately we were let down by the fact we had 2 kids meals which are not cheap at £7.50 each only to find out when we got home that the kids should of... had a drink and a dessert with there meal but no one told us this or offered anything which was bad of the staff. New Menu is limited in choice and prices have gone up. Not great value anymore. Will not be rushing back. Great location though and good outside space. More

Came here for dinner a few nights ago as we have just moved to the village. We wanted to try out all the pubs and made the most out of the eat out to help out scheme. We were greeted at the entrance and were... asked to sanitise our hands and were shown to our table. We asked if we could sit outside as the view on the decking is incredible! This was fine with the staff however it looked as if it was going to start raining just after we had received our drinks. We moved inside and felt very comfortable eating our food inside the restaurant due to the strict one way system in place and the reminder to sanitise our hands after coming in from outside. The food was classic home cooked pub food but was excellent! The steak was cooked perfectly and was delicious! We will be making more trips to The Travellers Rest in the future due to the lovely staff who work there and great food and views!! Would like to say a special thank you for making us feel relaxed and being so attentive :) More

We visited the Travellers Rest for a meal last night and the food was fantastic. Between us, we had a wide range of food from the menu and each dish was delicious, cooked to perfection, with generous portion sizes. The staff were so lovely and... friendly and made us feel really welcome, even in these strange times of eating out with masks etc. I rarely leave reviews, but we had such a lovely time, with fantastic food and service that I couldn’t not. If you are thinking of eating out, you will not be disappointed if you visit The Travellers Rest. More

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and I felt very safe visiting a pub for the first time with an elderly relatively. However I would think twice about going back as the food was awful. Firstly, my glass of wine looked like a glass of... water and tasted like it had been diluted. The Sunday lunch was terrible, the beef was over cooked and completely tasteless, the veg and potatoes were frozen and were also tasteless. The gravy tasted like gravy granules and was very thin. I was very disappointed as the setting is amazing and with a little more effort could have been so much better. I really wouldn’t have minded paying more for a decent meal. More

The landlady and the staff didn't welcome us at all, I felt as though they were doing us a favour, yet I've been there lots of times ( never again, from now on). The menu was very basic, whereas before there was a wider choice.... I had fish and chips, the batter was a bit soggy and unappetising, the chips were sparse and the "clotted cream" ice cream turned out to be your common or garden vanilla variety. There wasn't any "Did you enjoy your meal?" and "Thank you, come again". I'll cross this pub off my list. More

I visited the Traveller’s Rest last night for dinner with my boyfriend and another couple. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and were patient with us when choosing our orders. We all had main courses and desserts and everything that was served was of... excellent standard. The strawberry cheesecake was particularly light and delicious. We cannot wait to return to try some of the other options on the menu! More

Very disappointing visit for Sunday lunch with friends. Roast beef meals arrived cold, returned after being reheated in microwave. Beef was hard to cut and whole meal was tasteless. I cannot believe a chef would produce such a poor meal. Service was average and no... one asked if everything was ok. A 250ml glass of Merlot was £10 which must be a 500% mark up! The only saving grace was the pudding and I wish I had just had that. If you are looking for a tasty Sunday lunch I would not advise visiting here. More

Just visited Travellers Rest for lunch. Excellent meal and service. It,'s refreshing to find a pub restaurant that serves good pub grub of high quality at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend tp anyone.

For me, the main draw was the separate gluten-free menu which always gives me confidence. I had GF whitebait for the first time in 7 years & it was delicious! The small fish & chips for £10.00 was a real bargain & served piping hot.... Advise sticking to the Classics as Singapore noodles not so good. Try to book in advance & ask for a table near the window where you get stunning views. Staff under pressure, but remained calm & friendly, & we didn't wait too long for our food. More

The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the service was good. There was a decent Sunday roast option for vegetarians, which is always welcome. The food was nice and reasonably priced, and the pub was all clean and tidy. Would definitely go back!

We visited the travellers rest after hearing it had changed ownership and were looking forward to trying it out for Sunday roast. We are regulars and absolutely loved the previous roast so we’re hoping it would be even better. However we were slightly disappointed. The... menu has changed and the selection is quite limited but still looks nice, however the prices are quite extortionate. £17 for fish and chips and we paid £25pp for a trio of roast! The table opposite us were shocked and nearly left at the sight of the new menu prices and complained to the member of staff. The roast was tasty and the meat was nice, however the portion was tiny. For the price you pay you expect to walk away stuffed but we were unfortunately still very hungry. We were surprised at the 3 tiny potatoes (pic included), not even a full potato! One of the 3 potatoes was a boiled potato which was a bit random!? We also had 1 tiny skinny parsnip and 1 small sausage wrapped in bacon. The veg also seemed a bit cheap and almost like from a frozen pack. For the price you pay you expect to get full carrots and premium veg etc. Unfortunately it does not look like this will be a regular for us anymore, hopefully it improves as they find their feet and listen to feedback. More

We stopped at this aptly named pub for lunch during our 4hr journey on Saturday & really enjoyed the experience. Firstly, it is worth sitting in their conservatory area for the stunning far reaching views, we were offered it but sat near the bar, only... afterwards realising the benefit! We didn't want a heavy meal so can highly recommend the cauliflower soup with warm bread and my partner said the chips with the burger were awesome! The staff were very friendly and attentive to my allergy ensuring the soup was served without that added ingredient. We departed very happy and would certainly choose to stop here again when we are in the area. Well done Team Travellers Rest! More

On a very rare child free night, we had a absolutely lovely date night at the Travellers Rest. All the staff were warm, friendly and welcoming and the food was beautiful!!! I had the roasted chicken breast with bacon and mushroom sauce and new potatoes... and vegetables, it was elegant to look at and tasted amazing. My other half had a steak which he declared was the best he'd had in a very long time. Next time we go (as we'll definitely be back), I'll be having one of their milkshakes for pudding as the staff told me all about them and they sounded amazing... I wanted one tonight but I'd already broken my diet with my meal so had to behave somewhere haha. More

My wife and I had our dinner here this evening which was wonderfully average. Firstly the bar staff were very inattentive when we were trying to alert someone to the fact that we had booked a table. My original order for both food and drink... were both “off the menu”, however I needed to order and wait ages before I was told this! Also our table was very sticky so the level of cleaning should be improved. We won’t be coming back. More

Excellent lunch for eight of us, two of us have gluten intolerance and we were excellently catered for by very attentive smiley staff. Food was thoroughly enjoyable and the views from the conservatory, spotting wild life was great. Would highly recommend this traditional pub to... everyone. More

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First trip since the change in management and really enjoyed our evening. Stunning new menu and the new landlord couldn’t have been friendlier. Even had a dog menu which is a lovely touch. Some subtle changes to the environment but very thoughtfully done. Definitely go... More

Went to my favourite pub today . The food was amazing amazing amazing as usual . Thanks to Tracey for fantastic service as always .All staff are welcome and great thanks again for wonderful lunch Zoe Jenkins 😊

Fantastic scenic spot. Lovely views of the countryside. . We had such lovely meal. Staff so welcoming and friendly. They can make a mean Aperol Spritz! Delicious ! Our meal was perfect and beautifully presented. Highly recommend!

Booked in at the last minute to this pub for Sunday lunch, what a terrible experience. The food was appalling; the sunday roast consisted of frozen (yes really) roast potatoes, frozen packet Yorkshire puddings, frozen peas, hard dry carrots and tough beef. Three roast lunches... More

Hi, thank you for taking the time to review, but I would like to double check you have reviewed the correct venue. We are The Travellers Rest in Pensford near Bristol. (BS39 4JF) As far as aware no complaints were made last Sunday and we... More

Came across this pub after walking for a few miles looking for a meal. We arrived at 5:20pm; the notice board stated they serve food until 6pm. Finally we had found somewhere! Nope. We were told we were too late. We explained that we had... More

We had a Groupon voucher which had been booked for a long time we had provided the security and groupon voucher numbers prior to arrival which were registered. Upon the day of arrival we were told that we could not enter without a printed coupon,... More

It was a lovely sunny day so we met up with some friends and decided to go here for lunch so we could relax in the conservatory. We had seen the notice that food was served until 14.30 so assumed as it was still only... More

My girlfriend and i were travelling back from Lyme Regis after a long weekend break. We decided to stop here for some luch and to enjoy the view. Upon entering, we were immediatley and abruptly confronted by who i can only guess is the owner... More

I came here for a meal with friends and all started well until the food came out. I ordered a lasagne which came with a bowl of side salad. In the salad I noticed a really long dark hair.. I'm not usually one to complain... More

I have been to this pub many times and been happy with the food. The owners are always miserable but I can usually put up with that as we sit so we're not near them. But on this occasion it was about 8.15 and they... More

I will not set foot in here again. We had a groupon voucher but upon arrival the manager rudely pointed at the clock shouting 'table booked for 8 o'clock? You're late!' I could not believe how rude this was, me and my partner felt very... More

Wouldn't waste your money going here. Looks like it could be a really nice place to eat, but the staff are rude and not welcoming at all.

now where do I start - omelette was good chips were fair, faggots were over seasoned and only just warm although strangely the gravy was very hot. Dessert was average apples not cooked enough for my taste but that maybe just me. Had to wait... More

Allot of items of menu.eating near 45 minutes to food was just wasting time and Money rubbish.never back again

Went there on recommendation but did not feel; as we were welcomed. rather a inconvenience. not a great menu, however what the 4 of us had was nice and nicely presented. we did wait 40 minutes for it . What a shame as the garden... More

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They have done the covid precautions good and the food is ok. Unfortunately we were let down by the fact we had 2 kids meals which are not cheap at £7.50 each only to find out when we got home that the kids should of... had a drink and a dessert with there meal but no one told us this or offered anything which was bad of the staff. New Menu is limited in choice and prices have gone up. Not great value anymore. Will not be rushing back. Great location though and good outside space. More

Came here for dinner a few nights ago as we have just moved to the village. We wanted to try out all the pubs and made the most out of the eat out to help out scheme. We were greeted at the entrance and were... asked to sanitise our hands and were shown to our table. We asked if we could sit outside as the view on the decking is incredible! This was fine with the staff however it looked as if it was going to start raining just after we had received our drinks. We moved inside and felt very comfortable eating our food inside the restaurant due to the strict one way system in place and the reminder to sanitise our hands after coming in from outside. The food was classic home cooked pub food but was excellent! The steak was cooked perfectly and was delicious! We will be making more trips to The Travellers Rest in the future due to the lovely staff who work there and great food and views!! Would like to say a special thank you for making us feel relaxed and being so attentive :) More

We visited the Travellers Rest for a meal last night and the food was fantastic. Between us, we had a wide range of food from the menu and each dish was delicious, cooked to perfection, with generous portion sizes. The staff were so lovely and... friendly and made us feel really welcome, even in these strange times of eating out with masks etc. I rarely leave reviews, but we had such a lovely time, with fantastic food and service that I couldn’t not. If you are thinking of eating out, you will not be disappointed if you visit The Travellers Rest. More

Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and I felt very safe visiting a pub for the first time with an elderly relatively. However I would think twice about going back as the food was awful. Firstly, my glass of wine looked like a glass of... water and tasted like it had been diluted. The Sunday lunch was terrible, the beef was over cooked and completely tasteless, the veg and potatoes were frozen and were also tasteless. The gravy tasted like gravy granules and was very thin. I was very disappointed as the setting is amazing and with a little more effort could have been so much better. I really wouldn’t have minded paying more for a decent meal. More

The landlady and the staff didn't welcome us at all, I felt as though they were doing us a favour, yet I've been there lots of times ( never again, from now on). The menu was very basic, whereas before there was a wider choice.... I had fish and chips, the batter was a bit soggy and unappetising, the chips were sparse and the "clotted cream" ice cream turned out to be your common or garden vanilla variety. There wasn't any "Did you enjoy your meal?" and "Thank you, come again". I'll cross this pub off my list. More

I visited the Traveller’s Rest last night for dinner with my boyfriend and another couple. The staff were really welcoming and friendly and were patient with us when choosing our orders. We all had main courses and desserts and everything that was served was of... excellent standard. The strawberry cheesecake was particularly light and delicious. We cannot wait to return to try some of the other options on the menu! More

Very disappointing visit for Sunday lunch with friends. Roast beef meals arrived cold, returned after being reheated in microwave. Beef was hard to cut and whole meal was tasteless. I cannot believe a chef would produce such a poor meal. Service was average and no... one asked if everything was ok. A 250ml glass of Merlot was £10 which must be a 500% mark up! The only saving grace was the pudding and I wish I had just had that. If you are looking for a tasty Sunday lunch I would not advise visiting here. More

Just visited Travellers Rest for lunch. Excellent meal and service. It,'s refreshing to find a pub restaurant that serves good pub grub of high quality at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend tp anyone.

For me, the main draw was the separate gluten-free menu which always gives me confidence. I had GF whitebait for the first time in 7 years & it was delicious! The small fish & chips for £10.00 was a real bargain & served piping hot.... Advise sticking to the Classics as Singapore noodles not so good. Try to book in advance & ask for a table near the window where you get stunning views. Staff under pressure, but remained calm & friendly, & we didn't wait too long for our food. More

The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the service was good. There was a decent Sunday roast option for vegetarians, which is always welcome. The food was nice and reasonably priced, and the pub was all clean and tidy. Would definitely go back!

We visited the travellers rest after hearing it had changed ownership and were looking forward to trying it out for Sunday roast. We are regulars and absolutely loved the previous roast so we’re hoping it would be even better. However we were slightly disappointed. The... menu has changed and the selection is quite limited but still looks nice, however the prices are quite extortionate. £17 for fish and chips and we paid £25pp for a trio of roast! The table opposite us were shocked and nearly left at the sight of the new menu prices and complained to the member of staff. The roast was tasty and the meat was nice, however the portion was tiny. For the price you pay you expect to walk away stuffed but we were unfortunately still very hungry. We were surprised at the 3 tiny potatoes (pic included), not even a full potato! One of the 3 potatoes was a boiled potato which was a bit random!? We also had 1 tiny skinny parsnip and 1 small sausage wrapped in bacon. The veg also seemed a bit cheap and almost like from a frozen pack. For the price you pay you expect to get full carrots and premium veg etc. Unfortunately it does not look like this will be a regular for us anymore, hopefully it improves as they find their feet and listen to feedback. More

We stopped at this aptly named pub for lunch during our 4hr journey on Saturday & really enjoyed the experience. Firstly, it is worth sitting in their conservatory area for the stunning far reaching views, we were offered it but sat near the bar, only... afterwards realising the benefit! We didn't want a heavy meal so can highly recommend the cauliflower soup with warm bread and my partner said the chips with the burger were awesome! The staff were very friendly and attentive to my allergy ensuring the soup was served without that added ingredient. We departed very happy and would certainly choose to stop here again when we are in the area. Well done Team Travellers Rest! More

On a very rare child free night, we had a absolutely lovely date night at the Travellers Rest. All the staff were warm, friendly and welcoming and the food was beautiful!!! I had the roasted chicken breast with bacon and mushroom sauce and new potatoes... and vegetables, it was elegant to look at and tasted amazing. My other half had a steak which he declared was the best he'd had in a very long time. Next time we go (as we'll definitely be back), I'll be having one of their milkshakes for pudding as the staff told me all about them and they sounded amazing... I wanted one tonight but I'd already broken my diet with my meal so had to behave somewhere haha. More

My wife and I had our dinner here this evening which was wonderfully average. Firstly the bar staff were very inattentive when we were trying to alert someone to the fact that we had booked a table. My original order for both food and drink... were both “off the menu”, however I needed to order and wait ages before I was told this! Also our table was very sticky so the level of cleaning should be improved. We won’t be coming back. More

Excellent lunch for eight of us, two of us have gluten intolerance and we were excellently catered for by very attentive smiley staff. Food was thoroughly enjoyable and the views from the conservatory, spotting wild life was great. Would highly recommend this traditional pub to... everyone. More

The Travellers' Rest, Pensford - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

• Service: 4.5
• Atmosphere: 3.5

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The piquant flavours of the British cuisine attract a lot of customers. This bar offers you tasty fish , steaks and bacon . Do not go away without eating good yorkshire pudding , brownies and cheesecakes . It might be cool to try delicious beer or good ale . Here you may drink great milkshakes , tea or coffee .

The intimate atmosphere of Travellers Rest allows guests to relax after a hard working day. Most users mention that the staff is pleasant. The spectacular service is a big plus of this place. Many visitors find that prices are attractive for what you receive. From the guests' viewpoint, the decor looks beautiful here. Based on the users' feedback on Google, this spot deserved 4.5.

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Relaxed, traditional and a congenial atmosphere set us apart. Our friendly team is here every day of the week to serve your choice of refreshment from our varied menu. Drop by and experience our ambience for yourself.

Lunch, evening meals, coffee or get togethers, The Travellers Rest does it all. We provide a relaxed friendly atmosphere allowing you to enjoy the food and real ales we serve, come and join us and bring your friends and family.

Serving traditional pub meals throughout the week and on Sunday our traditional roast meals make the day very relaxing for you.

You will be hard pressed to find another pub like it in the area as most of the quainter pubs have been turned into gastro emporiums with prices to match and impersonal service. Here you will find a pub as it should be, great real ales with lots of variety, chilled lagers, fine wine and a fantastic selection of spirits including all the Gins you will ever want.

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