The Carpenters Arms — Restaurant in England

If you're in the mood for authentic French cuisine that will transport you straight to the streets of Paris, look no further than this hidden gem of a restaurant. I've had the pleasure of dining here six times since moving to the area, and each visit has been an absolute delight.

One dish that truly stands out is the fondue. It's a rare find in most restaurants, but this place has truly mastered the art of preparing it. The smooth and creamy texture of the melted cheese, paired with the perfectly toasted bread and array of dipping options, make for a truly memorable culinary experience.

But the fondue is just the tip of the iceberg here. The menu features a wide range of classic French dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is equally charming, with a cozy and intimate ambiance that makes you feel right at home. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to make recommendations or offer wine pairings to complement your meal.

Overall, if you're looking for a true taste of France this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just looking for a romantic date spot, you won't be...

This is place is good and has the ability to be really great. Overall a good experience .

Getting there is not for the faint of heart. Narrow and somewhat busy roads lead you to a very nice looking pub with an amazing 5 star French theme (decor). If you can, walk or take an Uber.

The front of house met us with a great sense of hospitality and sent us to our reserved table through the bar.

Seats were comfy and spacious. The Menu offering, which is a mainly French bistro style, does not disappoint and the lunch menu is a great deal. Maybe too many menu items which forces Chef to have a lot of pre-made prep.

We had 6 people ordering a good variety of food. The hits were the tartiflette, Brie salad and the escargot. Wine list looked great but it was lunch so we mainly had water. There were some disappointments around the half chicken and the duck confit. The gravlax was hit and miss, not my taste but some loved it.

Ultimately the things made fresh were 👍 the dishes who had some pre-prep not so great. I think this place is good and if you are missing France, come by and have a drink and a starter.

The staff and ambience...

Overall a decent experience. Food was actually pretty good but the low rating goes to the wine service which really needs a heads to tail re-do. We dined there on a Friday night. We asked about some wines and the bar director couldn’t tell us about one bottle or another. Mind you, these are wines from between £45 and £300 so I would expect there to be some professional guidance. Furthermore, the staff had no clue about which wine glasses to use for whites or reds. At our table, whites were poured into red and white glasses, and reds into white glasses. Staff couldn’t (literally) discern the difference in glasses. Worse, most of the patrons didn’t seem to notice or care. Take that for what you will.

In sum, if an English pub rolls out a French cuisine experience and mucks up the wine service you might consider whether the restaurant or its head of food and beverage knows what...