The Bath Arms at Longleat

‘A wonderful example of a British inn that stays true to its roots,’ noted one reporter after visiting the Bath Arms – a place that ‘seamlessly blends historic Georgian charm with contemporary boutique styling’. A traditional public bar caters for drinkers, while the candlelit restaurant serves ‘elevated British comfort food’ utilising game sourced directly from the Longleat Estate alongside produce from local farms. Expect a fulsome line-up of pub classics (ploughman’s, burgers, cider-battered haddock) overlaid with more creative contemporary ideas. Start with a mutton shoulder croquette or a crispy courgette flower with Westcombe ricotta and peach, then proceed to chalk stream trout with potato terrine and celeriac or venison haunch with carrot, wild blackberries, dark chocolate and port jus. Round off in style with a ginger parfait paired with baked plum and oat crumble. As for service, the team ‘consistently delivers an experience that is welcoming, memorable and rooted in quality,’ according to one satisfied customer. To drink, the decently priced, wide-ranging wine list offers plenty of interesting options by the glass and carafe – and there’s homemade ginger beer, too.