The Queens Arms, Corton Denham - pub details
Address: Corton Denham, Sherborne, Somerset, DT9 4LR [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 26153) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Sherborne (4.3 miles), Templecombe (4.9 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Accommodation available
Pub suggested by Paul Brown on 21 Sep 2005
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> Current user rating: 6.0/10 (rated by 21 users)
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Mitre Inn, Sandford Orcas (1.3 miles), Camelot, South Cadbury (2.0 miles)
user reviews of the Queens Arms, Corton Denham
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| Visited last evening and it appears to be a pub of extremes; there is no doubt that the food was extremely well cooked and the range of ales excellent - Cheddar Ales' Gorge Best, which was absolutely delightful, and several offerings from the local Moor Beer Company including Revival, Somerland Gold (I think) and Peat Porter (stored in a fridge? as it was far, far too cold and at £4 a pint - yes, £4 a pint - was the most over-priced beer I'd ever had. After that it was downhill all the way. So, where to start? Well firstly parking is extremely limited and usually occupied by sports cars and bloody great 4x4's - indicative of the regular clientele. From the outside the pub is quite unpreposessing and inside it is less so, the bar area being functional rather than comfortable and obviously geared to diners. There is a separate dining room with old wooden furniture but it is extremely cramped. The service was, well, cavalier to say the least, certainly at the bar. The food, as I said, was extremely well cooked nouvelle cuisine but the portions are extremely small - I'd had a long day and as soon as I got home I had two pasties as I was still so hungry! The menu is ridiculously limited - just pork loin, cod, chicken or risotto on offer - and horrendously over-priced. OK I was in a party of about 20 but to take two hours to serve us a two-course meal was, in my opinion, far too long. Overall the pub is far too pretentious for me and the whole experience left a lot to be desired. From now on I'll leave this place to the fools who like to be parted with their money on the grand scale. I won't be back. BobOs - 15 Jul 2011 09:55 |
| This is one of my favourite pubs. The beer and food are excellent (the latter is expensive). The accommodation is very good (it has character but is also comfortable and has good amenities). The village setting is lovely and the bar area is cosy and traditional. I suppose, sometimes, I think the service is a bit off-hand. I guess, given the location and upmarket nature of this place, I might also expect the kind of problems with haughty locals that others describe. But having stayed here a dozen times or so, I've never had any problems. Psi - 7 Mar 2011 12:46 |
| When you can actually find this place it's great. Just ignore the locals, they can be a tad 'trite'!! But the beer is usually good. I normally stop for one, speak to no one and they off on my merry way. wolvesfan - 5 Sep 2010 10:39 |
| I like this place particularly the bar area! Went recently (my birthday, wife paying!) Yes it can be a bit "Barbour brigade" and is on the pricey side. However the food is good, service helpful and friendly and the five cask ales were all in good condition and eminently drinkable. The Queen's Revival (unfined) was particularly good. Will certainly go again - it's decidedly worth the journey. martyngs - 27 Jul 2010 09:32 |
| Stopped off recently during the bleak midwinter, as knew this to be a decent place for a pint and some grub if needing a break from driving and prepared to stray off the A303. It is focused on the Barbour brigade - and decorated in 'Fired Earth' style accordingly, and without the usual 'attractions' of TV, pool etc. I haven't witnessed braying, but it wouldn't surprise me. From the gastro pub perspective it does it well, with competent fare and priced as one might expect for this kind of place (i.e fairly highly). That said, I'm not an 'all you can eat for a fiver' merchant, and it's better than many/ some in the gastro context. Could do with a bit more seating, but lacks the space required (in the bar). Side rooms exist for overspill and parties; and the garden is very good in the summer. Service pleasant and efficient in my experience. Good selection of ales, usually well kept, but my Queen's Revival - see review below - was, although drinkable, definitely on the turn. If I'd been tarrying, I would have asked for a replacement. Parking can be a nightmare; and there's some brash local Margot Leadbetter WI-types abroad who won't hesitate to tap on your window to object to your location if it displeases them. And irrespective of whether there's any actual inconvenience caused or not. grovetown - 25 Jan 2010 12:13 |
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