We accidentally stubbled upon this place while on a weekend away in Cheltenham. We went for a Sunday lunch and couldn’t have been happier. The food was amazing, we both had the Sunday best rib of beef dinner which was to die for!!!! Then we had the baked cookie and a millionaires cheesecake, both of these were delicious!!! Staff were excellent and the atmosphere was lovely. Couldn’t recommend this place more highly!!
We stumbled across this pub whilst traveling to Alton for a long weekend. What a great pub with a lovely friendly vibe. Very clean and the staff very helpful. We had to start garlic bread absolutely the best we have ever had ( we love garlic bread) our main meals were delicious especially my gammon. The kids enjoyed their meals especially the cheese burger with no cheese (ha ha) and the kids flower pots. Would definitely recommend this place for a visit. It also offers a 10% discount with a blue light card. Well done and thank you.
Called in on the way home from visiting my mum. I have driven past The Air Balloon on many occasions before but never been in. Oh how I should have visited sooner!!! The staff were very helpful, friendly and polite. As for the food, outstanding!! Myself and my wife will be visiting again. Only thing I would say, could have done with a few more chips!!! Our waitress was very nice, and courtious, came and asked us if everything was ok, and checked we had finished before clearing our table. Would recommend to anyone. Top job!!
Very friendly staff. We were travelling with our dog, who was also welcome in the pub. We have special dietary needs in our family. The staff took time to understand our needs and check ingredients in the kitchen for us. Menu was standard pub type options. A good experience - will visit again
Food was outstanding. Lovely setting with a warm atmosphere. All staff we saw were new, either first shift or fourth day but really friendly just being new to the job showed and service was slow. However, they were polite, apologetic, explained fully and were trying their best. Will definitely visit again.
Fantastic meal and friendly staff.
Book ahead is definitely recommended as it gets busy!
+Specials menu as well as normal menu
+Food tasted really good, presented nicely
+Salted caramel sundae was best I've ever had. Pretty sure the whipped cream was freshly whipped, non of that can rubbish.
+Nice decor
+Children's play area outside.
+BBQ sauce with the burger on another level, don't know if it was homemade or a brand I've never had, but it was bloody good.
-Gents toilet was a bit smelly, needs a good deep clean.
Will definitely visit again.
Went here today for the last time as being demolished to put a road in. this pub was built 220 years ago and such a lovely place. Talking to different people today who gone just to say end of an era.
I've put this as a review just to show that history is so important..
This is set on the A417 and tomorrow it closes for the last time so sad
Within easy reach of Cirencester, Cheltenham & Gloucester, well worth the trip out into the nearby countryside.
We arrived around 5pm & pretty much had the place to ourselves.
Staff where all friendly & got.seated quickly. The food where good portions & my mixed grill was well cooked, the meal was steak & red wine pie.
Followed up by a Eton mess& a mini pudding with coffee.
The pub has loads of history, lots of snug areas & a real.wood burner in the bar area, so great.on a cold day & they're dog friendly.
Outside there are different seating areas to the front & rear, with a kids play area to.the rear. Also plenty of off road parking.
Would recommend & they also dona 2/3 course meal Tuesday to Thursday after 4pm, which is a selection of courses fron the main menu & great value for money.
The pub is on a major road intersection and has a good sized car park. It is very nice inside. Lovely staff. Well priced beers, gentle music. Never been before but I'd definitely come back!
Fine, good food, service fine, pub is a bit tatty round the edges
Michael Billinge-Jones
+4
Stopped here for a break and coffee. Quick service, good coffee, friendly staff. Plenty of outside seating.
Excellent attentive service. Some dishes a bit overpriced. Good experience overall.
Fantastic country pub, great food and really friendly staff.
Had lunch and dinner here great value for money. Will be coming back to eat again as have family this direction.
Very friendly staff and good food 👍
Really good lunchtime stop. Very impressed with the 3 course dog menu and service overall. Will definitely return again.
Lovely place to visit.
We were warmly welcomed by the staff where they mentioned that there may be a delay for food due to only having one chef but we didn't notice any significant wait.
Imogen was the lady who was assigned to our table and was very polite throughout.
Thank you once again for a wonderful time.
We stopped in quickly on a long journey rather than driving to some services. Very welcoming and accommodating, it was Sunday but they cooked up some chips for us - 2 very happy children and happy parents! Thank you very much!
Driven past for over 50years,
Always left it to late to pull in,
It is closing on New year eve,prior to being demolished for a new road,
Lovely place, friendly staff,
A sad memento of modern times
A lovely restaurant with great food choices. It is spoiled by the poor lighting not enabling you to read the menu at the table. The staff are friendly. Car parking is available with exits on to very busy roads.
Local favourite pub in a great spot in the Cotswold AONB with fab views of Glos. Good selection of wines & beers to enjoy in lovely outside garden area overlooking the hills and Severn valley. Food is good quality food with varied menu. Some dishes suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Small playground area for children. Close to some good country walks.
We originally booked a table at the Royal St George but when we arrived their water supply had just gone off so they weren't serving food. Rang the Air Balloon and booked a table at very short notice and the food was absolutely delicious. There was only one person behind the bar but she was a credit to her profession and was so organised,friendly and efficient. 10/10
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