The Blacksmith’s Arms — Restaurant in London

Used this pub as a checkpoint for our Duke of Edinburgh expedition, not to actually go INTO but just as a reference point for the kids to get to. Made it there, someone at the pub kindly let staff use the toilets and then move on to the recreational grounds behind. Next day, we returned to the grounds, a couple students unfortunately misunderstood a few instructions to use the toilets on the grounds with the toilets in the pub.

Pub owner came out effing and blinding at a bunch of kids instead of trying to find an adult to talk to which was incredible really. In fact, before I could even get a word out he began effing and blinding to me, also so apparently he isn't polite to children and adults alike. Decided he was going to insult me and my colleague without listening to reason.

Such a shame really, seemed a nice place yesterday but turns out the owner is not a testament to the place.

As a response to the owner - cheers for replying. Any effort and politeness you showed the day prior was very welcomed at the time. Unfortunately, that appreciation was overwritten by YOUR manners towards 5 teenage girls, not “yobs”. Just a shame that we went there, thought there was a polite understanding for adults to use the loo and park the car, spend money at their pub, and they decide to behave even worse than some 14 year old girls over a minor misunderstanding where apparently some loo roll was dropped on the...

Went as a group of 4 people plus 1 toddler for Sunday lunch. Booked in advance and sooo glad we did! By the time we left the place was heaving with people. Lovely old pub. Staff were very polite and accommodating. Ordered our drinks at the bar and opened a tab, before being shown to our table. Good varied menu. From expected roasts, fish and chips, steak and kidney pudding, deep fried prawn salad to name but a few. Plus the usual fare on the children's menu. Two of us opted for a roast, two for the fish and chips and our toddler had chicken and chips. The portions were more than ample, in fact the size of the fish was incredible. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection! Although very full, we opted to share desserts as couples. Our guests chose the Lemon Merangue Pie, and we ordered the Banoffee Pie. Our guests said theirs was wonderful. I can honestly say that, for me, I have never had such an amazing Banoffee Pie. We were also pleasantly surprised when the bill arrived. They certainly didn't take advantage on their pricing, as we've previously experienced in other establishments when running a tab. A big thank you to all the staff and the chef ! Highly recommend going here for a meal. However............. DON'T FORGET...

The internet description uses words such as ' 17th. century Inn '; ' Traditional '; ' Built in the reign of King Charles '; ' Rural '; ' Birthplace of Little Titch ': British this; English that. The reality, on Sunday: the first chance available to it is taken with ?: blaring live ', music ' saying ' Good-bye ' to the end of the 'British ' summer with blaring music all around filling the local 11th. century church graveyard with the authentic ' British, English, rural, traditional ' sounds of... "...live ska, dub, and reggae music...", of Kingston, Jamaica:(which, if you live nearby you shall ! all listen to, whether you like it or not, because we are making money, and that's all that matters): which, as a warning to everyone who is interested in not encouraging such attitudes, is willingly admitted, (should it not be subsequently deleted), by the opportunistic management below in the response: '' Good day, (weren't) !! (sic) it. Loads of money...