Located in the Cotwolds, near Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham

An amazing location

Reached down narrow, winding lanes the village of Sheepscombe is sheltered by beautiful Beech wood slopes to either side. The traditional Cotswold stone houses and breath-taking scenery make the area a magnet for walkers, cyclists and tourists alike. With strolls in the woods and through fields being as long or as leisurely as you like.

Cheltenham

Less than 30 minutes drive from Cheltenham.

– Cheltenham Racecourse
– Sudeley Castle & Gardens
– The Neptune Fountain
– Montpellier Gardens
– The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum
– Bike & electric bike hire

Gloucester

Less than 30 minutes drive from Gloucester.

– Gloucester Cathedral
– The Jet Age Museum
– Hillfield Gardens
– Gloucester Docks
– Robinswood Hill Country Park
– Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum

The Cotswolds

Located in the Cotswolds.

– Bourton-on-the-Water
– Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
– Cotswolds Distillery
– Cotswold Motoring Museum
– Cotswold Farm Park
– Cotswold Falconry Centre
– Birdland
– Cotswold Country Park & Beach
– Walk the Cotswold Way
– Broadway Tower

Circular Walks

6 circular walks from The Butchers Arms

We have put together a selection of six circular walks from The Butchers Arms. Please feel free to call in and ask for a copy of the leaflet at the bar.

Far End – 1 mile: Easy

Saltridge Wood- 2¼ miles: Fairly Easy

Cranham – 4 miles: Moderate

Foston’s Ash and Cranham – 6 miles: Moderate

Painswick – 7 miles: Moderate

Cotswold Way – 13 miles: Strenuous

Download our walking leaflet

History

The Sheepscombe Valley was once part of a Royal Deer Park used by King Henry VIII, with the pub dating from around 1670. Its name comes from the practice in those days, of hanging the carcasses of deer killed on the hunt in what is now the bar area.

The Butchers Arms also has an unusual claim to fame. Our carved outdoor sign of a butcher sipping a pint of beer with a pig tied to his leg is probably the best known and most photographed pub sign in the country. “Arfur”, so called due to falling from his perch and breaking in half, was lovingly restored to full health in 2020 by two stoic and talented regulars. We all appreciate their heroic efforts!

Book a table

01452 812113 | bookings@butchers-arms.co.uk

Opening Times

Monday - Thursday
Open: All day from 11.30am - 10pm
Lunch Time Food: 12pm - 2.30pm
Evening Food: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Friday
Open: All day from 11.30am - 10pm
Lunch Time Food: 12pm - 2.30pm
Evening Food: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Saturday
Open: All day from 11.30am - 10.30pm
Food: 12pm - 8.30pm

Sunday and Bank Holidays
Open: All day from 11.30am - 6pm
Food: 12pm - 4pm

Please note that during quiet times we may close the pub earlier in the evenings.