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We went to the Falcon Inn in November and had a excellent lunch. My partner opted for the set lunch menu, whereas I went for the beef pie. The gravy was incredibley rich and the beef was melt in the mouth. My partners main was equally good with portion size which is often not seen on a set menu.

She then went for the chocolate brownie for desert through some persuasion as I fancied it. I was not disappointed. Rich and not too sweet with a warm gooey centre.

We will be returning!

Went here for our works Christmas meal. Very nice, atmospheric restaurant and the food good considering there were lots of us. Am definitely going to go back and try again with my husband!

Best food in Gloucestershire! A must, must visit! Bob's open kitchen is amazing and the service is very good! I love it!

The best sushi in Gloucestershire! Amazing food lovely wine and bear and they sell my vodka! Must go!

Having heard great things about Armagnac I decided to visit one sunny lunchtime in September. Armagnac is situated in the fashionable Montpellier area of Cheltenham, and on that day, the outside terrace was in full sun.
We opted for the extremely reasonable lunch menu, which offers 2 courses for £10 from a decent range of choices. The menu is traditional French, but is not red meat dominated, as can often be the case. There were plenty of chicken, duck and fish options, and always a fish of the day on the specials board. For starters, I had the Homemade Fishcake with Harissa and my friend chose the Chef’s Salad. The first thing I noticed when the dishes arrived was how vibrant, fresh and colourful they both were. My fishcake was complimented by a delicious crunchy salad and the tiny smear of Harissa gave the plate a warm depth of colour but also a lovely kick.
In addition to the six lunch options, there is also a daily blackboard special. On this day it was a hefty dish of Pork Belly with Black Pudding and Gratin Dauphinois. Not for me on a summer lunchtime, but my friend thought this sounded amazing and was not disappointed. I chose a lighter leek and blue cheese risotto. So often, the portion size with risotto can be too big, as though over compensating for the simplicity of the dish. However, today at Armagnac the risotto was small and perfectly formed and bursting with flavour. I enjoyed every mouthful.
We are already planning to return for a full priced a la carte dinner (and desserts!) but I would highly recommend visiting for lunch. Incredible value for fine, fresh and delicious flavours.

We have been buying Dani Slatter's ice cream for a couple of years now and it is safe to say that nothing else comes remotely close. The packaging is fantastic, the service is superb and the product is simply delicious. As for comments about the pricing - ice cream is supposed to be a treat so why not pay a bit more for something really special.

It is refreshing also to see MILK as the number one ingredient (closely followed by cream, yum!). This is actual proper ice cream and my family won't eat it from anyone else.

Well done Dani - you've worked hard and I hope your business continues to thrive.

Situated on the Fosseway between Cirencester and Northleach, The Inn at Fossebridge is an early 17th century Cotswolds pub with 9 rooms in the main building and a cottage which sleeps 10. The gardens are extensive, with a calming stream running alongside and are perfect for summer al fresco dining, whilst during the colder months you can eat and drink in the cosy warmth of the main bar and restaurant area.

We visited The Inn at Fossebridge on a Friday evening. It was fairly quiet to begin with but were welcomed with smiles and were seated in a cosy corner near the fireplace. With a new head chef and autumn menu, I was very much looking forward to seeing what was on offer and in addition to the new menu, there were also several tempting options on the specials board.

I chose marinated wild mushrooms with Cerney Ash goats cheese and roasted hazelnuts, which felt very seasonal and local. The three main ingredients in this starter, for me, marked the start of autumn, which I look forward to every year. My husband, clinging to the end of summer, opted for the mussels from the specials board, which were served with plenty of crusty bread to make the most of the traditional mariniere sauce.

We were spoilt for choice on the main courses, however it was not difficult for me to choose the Venison Haunch Steak with bitter chocolate jus, served with celeriac dauphinoise and red cabbage. The jus was a perfect balance of bitter and sweet, matching perfectly with the tender venison, which had been sourced from Chipping Campden. Apparently you can often find veal on the specials menu which has been sourced from the farm just the other side of the gardens. Now that’s what I call local!

The main courses were incredible, and the portions generous. Maybe too generous, as even Mr W who doesn’t shy away from a big meal, declared that, delicious as it was, he couldn’t quite finish the ox cheeks that were served with his Roast Scotch Rump, along with the creamy mash, glazed carrots and liquer. However, not ordering desserts would have been a mistake as we would have missed out on the Fig Tart served with mascarpone, which was deliciously sticky and juicy, with a crunchy pastry base. Sadly, I cannot report on the Vanilla Panna Cotta as my husband wolfed it down in seconds without offering a taste to his lovely wife.

The atmosphere in the pub warmed as more couples came in to eat, as well as a group who were staying in the cottage. It was also endearing to see the ‘old boys’ from the village coming in for their Friday night pint at 9pm sharp.

It comes as no surprise that the Inn at Fossebridge has been nominated in the category of Best Pub Food in the Taste of Gloucestershire Food and Farming Awards. Good luck to Robert and Sam Jenkins and new Head Chef Matt Wardman.

I love this pub. I am lucky that it happens to be my local but I could not be luckier that it is so popular and friendly and close to me! The food is delicious and there is always loads on the menu that I like.

They also allow dogs but naughty dogs are sent home so it always has a pleasant atmosphere.

We visited when it was warm so ate outside in the courtyard, loved it. Had to wait for a table but had a drink at the bar first. Food was delicious, faultless - cooked to our specification, wine great. The service was friendly, and at just the right level - none of this asking about your food every 5 minutes! Really enjoyed our evening.

Stayed in a cottage in Somerford Keynes for 3 weeks this summer and could walk across the fields to this delightful pub.

Monday nights are Fish & Chips night and have to say they are excellent. Very fresh, light batter, well cooked chips. You can eat them inside the atmospheric bar area, or outside in the larger garden, or even take them back to your cottage!

We will definitely be visiting The Baker's Arms when we are in the area again.