March 2024 by Michael Georg Buck
Outstanding food quality and friendly, attentive service. I'll be back, 5 out of 5 stars from
March 2024 by Greg Birt
Superb pub with a first class restaurant. French menu with plenty of choice. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Please give it a go.
March 2024 by ian stevens
Mother's day lunch amazing I couldn't fault a thing to food drinks service price atmosphere friendly and the extra mothers Day goodie bag was an excellent touch would recommend would definitely go back and take friends for the
March 2024 by GioLi
Well doneWell cooked and presented French foodSuper service at all hoursSee you soon...
February 2024 by Mark Tilda
I would say this place is only 4 stars. The good food is not exceptional. The prices are a little high to be great value. However, the staff are good. My beer didn?t feel fresh like it should, my roast lamb was pretty ok. I just wasn?t wowed, although I?d likely come here again to give another chance at impressing me and my family.
February 2024 by Lewis Stubbings
Great food & Service.
February 2024 by Giles Day
Always an excellent venue for a pleasant French lunch, good food and service.
February 2024 by Sarah Lutterloch
Lovely food, lots of choice, pleasant atmosphere, plenty of room not too noisy. Very enjoyable
January 2024 by Sebastian Gee
Christmas lunch... Fabulous experience. Wonderful food, superb service and a great host. Plus options for the children.
December 2023 by Tom Duly
Buzzing atmosphere, superb fish pie and really helpful staff- what more could one want!!5 stars ?
December 2023 by Sightseer713487
Well, I'm 18 again. Step back in time to taste what french food was made to taste like when I was making those dishes 40 years ago. Of course I will be prejudiced, as I am french. I leave in reading for 6 years, not knowing about this place??? From the welcoming to the service and what about the food. I came to feel french with the escargots and The steak tartare.... Finishing touch with french cheeses. A french ricard aperitif to start. A White sauvignon blanc to begin then a delicious light red, i didn't even drink it as the steak tartare was to delicious to ruined it with it. So thank you, of course it is not a michelin restaurant but it was the best "pub" food I had in years. Well above. They have fondue savoyarde for those who know... Be prepare to find it difficult to park as it is residential small streets. Just be ready. THANK YOU TO ALL AT THE CARPENTERS ARMS
December 2023 by Paul
Most excellent food and perfect staff/service. Can't beat this pub/restaurant.
December 2023 by Nick Rowsell
Lovely pub with delicious food, charming service and the weekday lunch menu is a bargain for the quality.
November 2023 by mwh71
We had a fantastic evening out at The carpenters arms. The chicken and chips is amazing and plentiful, everything about our dining experience was perfect !!
November 2023 by Tim Wells
Been in several times recently and always welcoming and friendly. Good beer and bar food. Like the covered outside area with TV screen too. One point however, the bar area is so noisy it is hard to hear the others talking as sound reverberates around, this has been repeated by others too. Some soft furnishings to help absorb the noise would help immensely.
