The Grove Arms

My husband myself and our 2 friends with our dogs went for food this evening and cannot say a bad thing about this place it was extremely welcoming and dog friendly. The food was cooked perfectly and service was exceptional would 100% recommend to people to eat here you will not be disappointed.

Strange experience with this one. We were looking for somewhere for lunch between two points and this one came up with fairly good reviews. It’s a pub with accommodation. Wanted to eat about 12.30pm but only 1pm was available. We arrived about twenty minutes early and thought we’d see if we could be seated early. There weren’t many cars in the car park and even less people inside - in fact we were the only ones so not sure why we couldn’t book earlier unless they have a time limit on when you book to when you arrive. Sunday lunch is served between 12-3. Greeted warmly by the staff member working and showed to our table. There were about 3 tables reserved but that was it. We both went for the beef Sunday roast. Before our lunch came out we were joined in the room by another couple. Food came out pretty quickly, beef was slightly pink, Yorkshire pudding was just right slightly crispy but soft in the middle. Carrots were quite mushy so definitely overcooked and the cauliflower cheese was a little too hard. You were given plenty of potatoes and a separate pot of gravy so you could choose how much to put on. The best part was definitely the Yorkshire pudding. We didn’t want a dessert although you were given a choice of 5 or 6 different ones. By the time we left there was still only the other couple in the pub. Put those meals together and the soft drinks both couples had would not have covered the staff wages lol et alone running the pub - I’m just intrigued how it is surviving with today’s costs. Would most probably visit again if we were passing but wouldn’t make a special trip.

grove arms ludwell reviews AI Mode All Short videos Images Videos Forums Shopping News Maps Web Books Flights Finance Search tools Feedback The Grove Arms 4.5(517) Pub‧Closed 285+ Overview Prices Reviews About Photos Menu Google review summary Reviews aren't verified 4.5 (517) 5 4 3 2 1 Reviews All sunday roast22 comfy bed4 outdoor seating3 dog friendly26 +6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Rachel Jones 6 reviews·1 photo Not published Holiday | Couple This is a long one. Hear goes I would choose Zero stars if i could On our way home from a beautiful spa day for our wedding anniversary we decided …More Unfortunately, we're not able to publish this content at this time. See details and actions Scott Tucker 1 review a day ago New Business | Solo So, I was working away from home (which I don't like doing) and got booked this place for 2 nights. I come back from hard days work and to be greeted by a younger woman (red hair) she was great and welcoming... get to my room and it looked …More Rebecca R 3 reviews 5 days ago New Lovely one night stay in a triple room. Very welcoming and friendly, plenty of parking, clean and comfortable room and en suite. Delicious steaks for dinner and equally tasty breakfast. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you. …More Allan Potter Local Guide·33 reviews 2 weeks ago New Friends Michael MÜLLER Local Guide·62 reviews·11 photos 2 weeks ago New Holiday | Couple Classic English country accommodation with a pub! …More Translated by Google·See original (German) Mandi Dowler 4 reviews 3 weeks ago New Went for lunch there today. Lovely welcome. Food very reasonably priced. Lot's of it. Would highly recommend Anthony Brady 6 reviews·11 photos a month ago Holiday | Couple Stopped here for lunch and the baguettes and club sandwich are excellent. Lovely host, very friendly. …More Susana Lucena Amaro 2 reviews 2 months ago Holiday | Friends We had a lovely stay at this cosy pub. The food was great for both dinner and breakfast, and the rooms were clean, bright, and really comfortable. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the hosts were so friendly. We’d definitely stay …More zz zzz 9 reviews 2 months ago A proper pub and really worth a visit. Good beers on tap. The decor is great, terrific local history bits. Nice tables out front if it's sunny. …More Paul Parham Local Guide·219 reviews·173 photos Edited 2 months ago Holiday | Family New owners, only had drinks and sat outside in the sunshine, but the service from the gentleman behind the bar was cheery, polite, and courteous indeed. I intend to return to sample the food, and to support the place, I have always liked the atmosphere of the place, and if supported it will remain a local Pub and eatery. …More The Grove Arms (owner) 8 years ago Hi Paul, Thank you for your feedback, come back soon for another great welcome and some tasty food! Winter menu will be available from next week with some nice new dishes and winter specials to excite! Again thank you for your review much much appreciated! Kind regards Nina Abc Local Guide·38 reviews 2 months ago Amanda Orme 2 reviews 3 months ago Holiday | Family Stacy Knight Local Guide·62 reviews·17 photos 3 months ago Family The food is fantastic and really great value....service friendly and professional...we will definitely be back …More Martin Peck Local Guide·16 reviews·21 photos 4 months ago Family Food, drinks, and service were excellent! Neville Pughe 3 reviews 5 months ago Holiday | Solo Matt Thompson Local Guide·60 reviews·29 photos Edited 5 months ago Adequate roadside pub chosen because it is dog-friendly and close for Shaftesbury. Billed as an old coach house with original features... Which it has, but which are not particularly charming. Had lunch here: not a gastro pub but okay. ❤️1 Darlene Morris 3 reviews 6 months ago Holiday | Family We stayed with family recently in 2 rooms. The food was absolutely delicious, the rooms were very comfortable, newly decorated and very clean. …More Laura Cuff Local Guide·24 reviews·6 photos 6 months ago Family We hadn't eaten here for a few years, so decided to give the Grove a try and pop in for our family Christmas meal. Lots of choice on both menus (Christmas and standard) and very reasonable prices! Brilliant service and the food was lovely, …More ❤️1 Aryanisha Lawes 5 reviews·5 photos 7 months ago Family I had Sunday lunch here this weekend with my parents and dog Pedro. It was really easy to get to. We went to Win Green for a walk beforehand - less than 10 minutes drive away with great views - so that Pedro would chill out for lunch. …More Alice Stubbs 4 reviews 7 months ago Went here for Sunday roast last week with family. The food was tasty, cooked well and at a really reasonable price too. The people at the bar were welcoming and Sarah the landlord particularly was so friendly and gently attentive. …More 😋1 Drew Morrow Local Guide·23 reviews 7 months ago Business | Solo Had a very pleasant stopover. The food was excellent and the staff are very friendly and helpful. …More More user reviews Tripadvisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk THE GROVE ARMS - Updated 2026 Reviews Lovely calm atmosphere with friendly service. A very dog friendly place with furry friends welcome to stay in the accommodation, as well as the bar area. Decent ... £ (Based on Average Nightly Rates for a Standard Room from our Partners) Tripadvisor https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk THE GROVE ARMS, Ludwell - 2026 Reviews & Information Great Food, Great Staff, Dog Friendly ... On Good Friday we decided to drop in on this pub and I have to say it is superb. Caters with a great range in the menu, ... ££ - £££ Booking.com https://www.booking.com 60 Verified Reviews of The Grove Arms The staff were so lovely, the food was great and really good value, plus brekkie included in the night stay! Room was pretty basic, but This is a long one. Hear goes I would choose Zero stars if i could On our way home from a beautiful spa day for our wedding anniversary we decided to pop into a lovely pub for dinner will unfortunately thats not what we got. We got presented by I assume was the owner who told us rudely that they were busy and a waiting on dinner as a big table came in which was fine. We ordered our dinner and drinks immediately. Not too much later food was being bought out the servers took the 1st plates to the big table that were in there then came out with a plate that no-one ordered on that table so I suggested that was my husband as that what he ordered so now I know they gave my dinner to the wrong table, I asked server where my food was she walked off to not even return with an update 10 mins later my husband has eaten half his dinner by now I ask another member of staff where my food was Her reply was They should have come out together, I replied with im guess that the case but it clearly hasn't and stated I think my dinner was given to the other table. She went off to check then came back saying 5 mins. Which I wasnt happy about went outside for fresh air came back in still no dinner so I requested my money back for the meal because now my husband has finished his meal and we didn't plan to come out and eat separately. We got refunded the money for the missing meal with not even.an apologie, absolutely disgusting. Which that i didn't even want to finish our drinks there im hungry and frustrated with the lack of hospitality we receive with there massive mistake. I then as for the money back for drink which we hardly drank and were leaving while the landlady threw me back the money so disgustingly literally falling onto the floor and again not even so much as a apologie for what occurred. At this point one of the lady on other table was next to me asked what happened so I explained I never received my meal she asked me what I ordered i said beef chilli she was like OMG my friend was given that but she ordered a 3 bean chilli as she was a vegetarian the poor customer was given meat being a vegetarian I would 100% not recommend this pub as service and workers attitude is shocking And unfortunately ruined the end of our 19th year anniversary. Tips for pub .... When you make a huge mistake take ownership of it inform you customer dont be so f'ing rude and not even apologies and then proceed to throw money at me especially when im leaving hungry at 8.30pm Do not feed vegetarian paying customers meat, thats shocking So infact the 2 tables that were eating food they managed to mess both up by there own negligence This is a total honest review we attended on 1st July I have waiting a couple day to write my review as I was angry and didn't want it to come across like that, just an honest review of our experience The landlady need to have a course on people skills which she clearly massively lacks