January 2024 by Peter F
Lovely location, we came over the New Year staying in the cottage next door. A community owned pub in a small village. The couple running the place were very friendly and accommodating, good selection of beers and good pub food at reasonable prices. A bit out of the way but worth a detour.
October 2023 by V4748PDrewF
The Shoemakers Arms is a lovely traditional village pub. We came to stay locally for a week and ate 3 times in the Shoemakers Arms. The food was straight forward and most importantly, very tasty. Everyone we spoke to was extremely welcoming. Not a large menu but enough variety to cover most preferences.
October 2023 by Michael W
Staying nearby, so popped in on a Friday night for something to eat. Wife and I both had the burgers, on recommendation from some locals. Absolutely fantastic! So many places promise to make a great burger, and so many just go through the motions and serve up a dry tasteless lump of meat sandwiched in a bun, not here. This was exceptionally tasty , made to their own recipie using local ingredients, big , juicy and cooked to perfection. Great little country pub, with a warm and friendly welcoming from the owners. Can't recommend enough.
September 2023 by Andy
Visited here for a meal while staying in the local area. Had a really great experience. Excellent cosy country pub atmosphere, made all the better by a very friendly reception from the landlord who recommended some local walks. Good ale and really nicely prepared home cooked food. I had the steak, which was tender and perfectly done. Drink prices very reasonable. Will definitely be returning again during our stay. A real gem well worth visiting if in the area.....oh and dogs welcome is a bonus.Further update to the above, we have now spent a week in Pentre Bach and have visited the Shoemakers on several occasions for food and drink, being the perfect place to refresh from a long walk. Just had the Sunday roast which was excellent both in terms of quantity and quality. Really good home cooking. The atmosphere is a great blend of visitors and friendly locals. So good to see a community pub thriving, much to the credit of the family that run it. Certainly played a big part in making our holiday so relaxing and enjoyable.
September 2023 by Marie Slack
Lovely food and the kraken black cherry very good
August 2023 by Graham Price
Lovely pub. Great hosts. Fab food and beer.
August 2023 by Stephanie Tame
Fabulous visit to the shoemakers yesterday amazing food a big thank you to Ryan the landlord for helping me get my disabled husband in and out of the car can't wait to come back
August 2023 by Jim B
Walked to this great rural pub. Landlord was ace; friendly and super helpful. Serves a well chilled pint and steak was cooked beautifully. Even offered us a lift back to save our tired legs. Would definitely recommend.
August 2023 by soulfly69
Nice friendly pub in a lovely location. Drinks were good prices but Sunday roast was just OK. Served on cold plates and everything could have been hotter. Food was tasty but quality was more like popping to a friends house for a roast, and not going out for a family pub roast costing £15.00 a plate! Would not eat there again, but lovely friendly pub for an evening drink with the locals.
August 2023 by gavinj800
Excellent in all respects. Have eaten numerous times since reopening both evenings and Sunday lunches. Always made to feel exceptionally welcome. Service cannot be faulted - always polite and keeping an eye on guests but not intrusive. The food is truly home cooked fare prepared and presented to a high standard offering value for money. The pub is presented to a high standard and is always spotless. We always look forward to our next visit.
July 2023 by pyrotech999
This is somewhere we have gone many times each year. We hold our big Christmas Party here. Unfortunately we will not visit again and need a new xmas party venue. I hope the new owners take on the criticism and put things right, or i can see this cozy community pub closing. Positives : We booked which was easy The pub is still warm and cozy It appears clean. Negatives We arrived and found that it appeared busy as it used to be, with carpark full. We took this as a positive sign. We ordered our Sunday lunches Of course the prices had increased, which we knew and expected. Its no longer a huge value for money, its more inline with other similar venue's. Unfortunately the lad that took our order, was very much to the point. No small talk, no how are you, no recommendations. Just are you ready to order. Unfortunately the waitresses that used to work there are no longer there. Tey would find time to have a laugh and joke, recommend things on menu and they always guessed what my son would have for dessert. Such a shame they have lost that personnel touch The food was okay, some parts a bit cold and a lack of variety with the veg. The dessert menu was presented in a similar manner to the main couse, just no friendliness or emotion. Missing is the popular crumble, apple, pear, rhubarb etc 4 options - one being ice cream and two very similar. Prices of dessert have gone up by £1 each, thats reasonable. The size has gone down by about 30% thats disappointing. Same gravy is offered for both pork and beef dinners, so they lost a nice touch there. Dessert spoons - we were given soup spoons for dessert. These little touches add up When it came to paying, it was the only time the guy behind the bar talked to us. He was too busy talking to his friend for the whole lunch time. He just told us the amount, took the cash and a quick thanks. At no time did anyone ask how is you meal Make any conversation Ask if everything is all right. One other tips If you'er having dogs in, which is understandable in a Country pub. Have an area for owners and pets and offer other customers pet area or non pet area. Service with a smile wins every-time!! This previously amazing community pub has lost its way since Perry left. i think the owners should have done more to keep him as standards and levels of friendliness have dropped significantly. I fear that it will only be local farmers using this pub soon and takings will drop and eventually it could be lost. It was because of the friendly Atmosphere that we regularly travelled over 40 miles to meet up at this pub. Several times a month. Food ok Prices Normal I do hope the new owners take this on board but we will not be returning to see it.
July 2023 by NIck Hickmott
Great boozer in a gorgeous setting. Great Landlord and friendly locals
July 2023 by Vanessa V
New management, still a lovely pub. Delighted to find the new family in charge so welcoming and friendly. Very tasty Sunday lunch. Will be back
July 2023 by Mark Andrews
Great service from Ryan & Tracey.Plenty of welcome and great locals
June 2023 by Lucy S
Lovely home cooked food, lovely landlord and really friendly. Welcomed us and our 2 dogs and food came out very quickly! Would definitely return!??
