Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn Country Inn & Gardens

4.6

1502 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn is certainly Ye Olde, even by the standards of British country pubs. The building has been there for at least 700 years – nobody knows exactly how long it has stood on what is now Ludlow Road – and has been a pub since 1740, serving the traveller, the public of Bridgnorth and all others who entered their doors. The menu now is classically British, with a full AGA carvery, a gastro menu and a full wine list that takes in the best of local ingredients. Reserve a table and gather up your whole crew for a meal that has stood the test of time.

Take a trip down Ludlow Road just outside Bridgnorth – south of Telford and east of Wolverhampton – and experience something that applies new methods to classically British cuisine and the famous AGA Carvery. Proud to be the official first innovator of the AGA carvery. – so book a table now.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Meat, British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:45 am–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01746 763304
Website
http://www.punchbowlinn.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jon & Adam
Catering
Please note we welcome outdoor dining when our gardens are available. We guarantee the use of our gardens on Sunday to everybody. If we have an event on such as a wedding, these clients have paid exclusivity for this and you will be denied access should an event take place the day you intend to visit us. Please ring in advance to check garden availability, especially in the summer months! We do not offer table service outside. Any online reservations made all tables are assigned inside the venue, if you have a specific table or area you would like to sit, please ring direct, we cannot guarantee which table you will be assigned online as it is done automatically. If you have specific allergies that require attention in advance please ring and ask for our chefs who will be more than happy to discuss bespoke dishes with 72 hours notice. For any high risk airborne allergy suffer we advise not to consume what we have on offer as food is prepared on site in an open environment.
Private party facilities
For private events, large parties, weddings, wakes, black tie dinner events, themed entertainment nights or any corporate event you must ring an events manager direct if any party exceeds 8 people. Our main function room can capacitate up to 200 people and has its own internal bar, private entrance and benefits exclusive private gardens with a large terrace, outdoor space and finally with a fully functional state of the art outdoor bar! During Covid-19 we must book all guests for HSE requirements for track and trace during this pandemic. We respectfully ask all guests adhere to our policies to create a safe dining experience for everyone and safe guarding our staff is very important to us as a company. SUNDAY SERVICE TABLE ALLOCATION The only day we use our large banqueting room is on Sunday lunchtimes if you would prefer to sit in a certain room you must book these time slots 12noon | 2pm | 4pm Bookings in OLD RESTAURANT AREA 1pm | 3pm Bookings in BANQUETING LARGE ROOM

Location
Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 5NQ
Area
Bridgnorth
Parking details
Large carpark adjacent to to the venue and two disabled car parking spaces available. Carpark facilities are Free of Charge
Public transit
We are a rural based country venue, walking is not advised as there are no public footpaths until to reach the main A roads. The easiest mode of transport is by car.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,502 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Shropshire
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambience
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Best Value
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Good for business meals
Shropshire
Gluten-free-friendly
Shropshire
Good for groups
Shropshire
Healthy
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Good for special occasions
Shropshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Shropshire
Lively
Shropshire
Most Booked

Review summary

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Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn Country Inn & Gardens offers a delightful dining experience in a picturesque countryside setting. Guests rave about the "best carvery ever" with a wide selection of meats and vegetables. The friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and "excellent value for money" make it a must-visit destination for any occasion.

1,502 Reviews

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Diane
Shropshire
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Not the usual standard. Food went cold while waiting for yorkshires and parsnips to be put out. Sprouts were over cooked. Cheese board table was messy. However, the service was very good, as usual.
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Clare
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The carvery was lovely. We both had beef and it was so tender. The veg, selection of potatoes and gravy were all great. Great service. Lovely setting.
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Sandra
Shropshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it here , Wonderful food and pub just cook the broccoli a bit more please Top class carvery
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Gary
Worcestershire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I visit The Punch Bowl on a regular basis and in all the times I have eaten there, not once have I been disappointed. Truly a restaurant worth visiting
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Steve
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always a great carvery at the punchbowl. Been a few times and it's not the cheapest but definitely one of the better ones and always very busy so a good sign. The only criticism if I'm being picky was we thought the larger room we were seated in was a little canteen like. It's a function room for weddings we assumed and doesn't have the charm of the rest of the pub. Can't fault the food and service though.
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Karen
Shropshire
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Three waiters/waitresses just stood chatting whilst we waited to be shown to table. Server of meat miserable and unapproachable. No sprouts which is a shame as near Christmas. Got to table and food was cold. Wine spritzer had no fizz, ie lemonade flat. Crumble too hard and lumpy to eat. Should have complained at time but with friends and didn’t want to spoil our day. So disappointed as come every year for meal. We will not come again. On a good note one waitress was very smiley and chatty sorry uni name
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Yvonne
Shropshire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love coming here for our Sunday lunch as everything is Cooked well. There is just one negative the cabbage and broccoli were hard. The staff are wonderful very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is very cosy that’s why we like to have our lunch in the bar area because the big room the atmosphere is a little …cold
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Diane
Shropshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Always a good experience at the punchbowl. Carvery food is always better earlier in the afternoon, but still the best in the area. x
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lorraine
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely lunch for a friends birthday - carvery was amazing plenty of choice and gravy had plenty of flavour
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Mark
Shropshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my better half to the Punbowl Inn at Bridgnorth , for a Sunday Carvery lunch date. From the moment we were welcomed upon arrival, shown to our table by a friendly member of staff who then took our drinks order, we went up to the carvery and were both absolutely impressed by the selection of meats and vegetables available. The lamb,beef and turkey were cooked to perfection, as were the vegetables. We got back to our seats and our drinks we served . All in all a really pleasant dining experience. This is a must go to place to dine. Thank you folks for looking after my wife and I. We will definitely return soon. Five stars out of five all round.
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Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn Country Inn & Gardens is rated 4.6 stars by 1502 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Google Map for Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn Country Inn & Gardens

Ludlow Road, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 5NQ

Additional information

Area
Bridgnorth
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:45 am–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Meat, British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Large carpark adjacent to to the venue and two disabled car parking spaces available. Carpark facilities are Free of Charge
Public transit
We are a rural based country venue, walking is not advised as there are no public footpaths until to reach the main A roads. The easiest mode of transport is by car.
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jon & Adam
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.punchbowlinn.com/
Phone number
01746 763304
Catering
Please note we welcome outdoor dining when our gardens are available. We guarantee the use of our gardens on Sunday to everybody. If we have an event on such as a wedding, these clients have paid exclusivity for this and you will be denied access should an event take place the day you intend to visit us. Please ring in advance to check garden availability, especially in the summer months! We do not offer table service outside. Any online reservations made all tables are assigned inside the venue, if you have a specific table or area you would like to sit, please ring direct, we cannot guarantee which table you will be assigned online as it is done automatically. If you have specific allergies that require attention in advance please ring and ask for our chefs who will be more than happy to discuss bespoke dishes with 72 hours notice. For any high risk airborne allergy suffer we advise not to consume what we have on offer as food is prepared on site in an open environment.
Private party facilities
For private events, large parties, weddings, wakes, black tie dinner events, themed entertainment nights or any corporate event you must ring an events manager direct if any party exceeds 8 people. Our main function room can capacitate up to 200 people and has its own internal bar, private entrance and benefits exclusive private gardens with a large terrace, outdoor space and finally with a fully functional state of the art outdoor bar! During Covid-19 we must book all guests for HSE requirements for track and trace during this pandemic. We respectfully ask all guests adhere to our policies to create a safe dining experience for everyone and safe guarding our staff is very important to us as a company. SUNDAY SERVICE TABLE ALLOCATION The only day we use our large banqueting room is on Sunday lunchtimes if you would prefer to sit in a certain room you must book these time slots 12noon | 2pm | 4pm Bookings in OLD RESTAURANT AREA 1pm | 3pm Bookings in BANQUETING LARGE ROOM

Ye Olde Punchbowl Inn Country Inn & Gardens

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