Established in 1740, The Beckford Arms is a traditional country inn and pub nestled at the edge of the Fonthill Estate parkland in the Wiltshire countryside. The pub specialises in refined British classics, elevated with outstanding produce procured from award winning suppliers from across the UK. Upon entry, you’ll be greeted by a warm and friendly ambience and traditional décor including a wood burning fire, chalk specials board and candlelit tables. Outside there is a stunning garden space where guests can drink and dine during the warmer months.
The kitchen at The Beckford Arms is headed up by chef Johnny Sutcliffe, who has devised a seasonally changing menu showcasing British ingredients. All the meat and game is sourced from local farms, with fish coming from the Cornish coast and fruit and vegetables grown in the onsite garden just paces away.
Begin your meal with tasty nibbles like salt and pepper squid with chilli lime mayo, and taramasalata with toast, before moving onto starters such as beef brisket croquette with celeriac puree, apple and jus, and cured monkfish tail with avocado and date puree, ginger oil, coriander and a paprika tuile. There is a dedicated pub classics section if you’re after a more traditional main course and includes the house burger, and beer battered haddock with mushy peas, tartar and chips, but there are also more elevated mains such as pan fried sea bass with new potatoes, fennel velouté, and burnt orange pearls, and pork tomahawk with black pudding rosti, confit leeks, sage gremolata and a cider glaze.
The beverage menu at The Beckford Arms has been given real attention and comprises a great variety of drinks, from craft ales like the homemade Beckford Phoenix to gin cocktails sourced from local distilleries. The wine list has bottles from the establishments own shop in Bath and boasts a range of affordable options and renowned labels, available by the glass, carafe and bottle.