Reviews The Strode Arms

What a high standard of food both in quality and presentation. This is a pleasant discovery and well be visiting again. For pub food to be presented in such a creative way and then add to that the clever preparation of flavours, its like an expensive restaurant. The beer was well looked after too. I can thoroughly recommend this pub. Its pleasant outside and there's a garden at the back as well.

We're very lucky to have this as our local - as of time of writing (July 2023) it is truly excellent, a real hidden gem and worth visiting if you're in the area. Above everything else the menu is fantastic, with a good range of options, and the food is just impeccable. Presentation, taste, imagination put into what could just be deemed 'pub grub' - really above and beyond what you would expect. I've had the meat pie about 4 times now, it's that good. They do a meal and a pint offer on Wednesdays as well, so definitely worth popping down then. The beer is good (it's a Wadworth's pub), so I'm afraid I can't talk about the wine or coffee options as I just get 6X whenever I'm there! Current owners you can tell are really making an effort and taking care of the place; there's been renovations in the dining area, so there's plenty of seating inside, and they've made the bar a much more welcoming and warm place, where it previously had a bit more of a 'rustic' charm, (i.e. felt a bit like a bunch of random chairs and tables thrown into a room...). There's a patio out the front with a view of the village duckpond, and a nice grassy garden out the back with shade if it's nice weather and the patio's suntrap is too much! It's a beautiful old building as well, so cool in summer and with the fires in in winter stays nice and toasty. And it's a short walk from the steam railway! Only problem is I can't get down here enough.

What an absolute gem of a find while out on a walk - popped in for a very late lunch - nothing was too much trouble - food was excellent - cooked to perfection and all done freshly - none of your ping microwave frozen garbage... cant fault it - would highly recommend and will definitely be back. Fabulous!!

Kris and Sam have really made the Strode an absolute gem of a country pub. The food is amazing, far superior to the usual fare on offer in pubs (and restaurants!). As all the food is cooked from scratch adapting options for fussy eaters or those on specialist diets is just a matter of asking (as long as your request is reasonable). At a recent visit they happily catered for one of our party on the keto diet by creating a bespoke starter from a burger patty and there are plenty of options that could have the carbohydrate swapped to a salad. The beer is well kept, the wine delicious, as well as a good selection of spirits on offer. All the staff are friendly and professional and dogs are welcomed with open arms (and a biscuit). If you're out on a long walk in need of refreshment, have a family celebration, don't fancy cooking or just want a swift pint (or hot chocolate with toasted marshmallows), you really can't go wrong with this pub. It's unpretentious and welcoming and we're so lucky to have it near by.

Great friendly pub in lovely location serving delicious food! We loved are last two visits. Well priced and well cooked food, nice outdoor seating both front and back of pub and the occasional toot if the lovely old steam engine at East Cranmore Station adds to the ambience. I thoroughly recommend!