The Badminton Arms
Badminton Rd, Coalpit Heath BS362QJWe have so far managed to supply top tier butchers only meats and keep our pricing low coming in to our third year thanks to continued support from our repeat customers. 68% of new customers rebook on the day, we are grateful for this and thank you for your business. We are not on any discount websites, as we do not over charge in the first place, although we do occasionally run loyalty schemes on food and drink.
Please note, week days the carvery is closed & replenished between 3 & 5pm, however we can keep it on for large groups and can also plate one up for you by request. Mains & specials are served all day, cooked breakfasts mon to sat 9-12
Our booking system will always allow bookings, so we can try to juggle and squeeze everyone in, however when we are fully booked and have no other option, we will call you prior to let you know and offer a later slot. We would always advise to book at least a week in advance, thanks
On Sundays, Tables less than 10 people have 1.5 hours, over 10 is 2 hours. This is to enable our booking system. We serve carvery and mains 7 days until 7:30pm, so bookings after 2pm are usually more available, we do also offer walk in takeaways at the same price, and we are on just eat, deliveroo & uber eats**
We are Dog friendly in the bar lounge where you can also eat, disabled toilet and baby change, free on site parking, Air conditioning & WiFi
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Please book in advance where possible
Business Info
- Address: Badminton Rd, Coalpit Heath BS362QJ
- Cross Street: Opposite Sainsbury’s
- Cuisine: English |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Pub
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
- Parking: Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: https://thebadmintonarms.com/
- Phone: 01454446316
- Features: Full Bar, Working Fireplace, Wheelchair Access, Lounge / Bar, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Big Screen TV,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly,
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.65 out of 5 stars based on 398 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 7/10
Shelley W.
Business Response:
Hi, thanks for the excellent review, we're glad you enjoyed the carvery, we were previously told there was too much fillings previously so is difficult to get the balance, we are of course more than happy to add extra of any filling if required at no extra cost, please feel free to ask, many thanks- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Teresa W.
Business Response:
Hi teresa, thanks you for the excellent feedback and we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Stephen B.
Business Response:
Hi, thanks for the excellent review and we're glad you enjoyed it, we do need to make the veg on softer side as people complain otherwise, we steam cook all our veg, however if ordered in advance whilst ordering, we're happy to prepare a portion for you more crunchier, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jacky R.
Business Response:
Hi jacky, thanks for the excellent review and we're very glad you enjoy our service, we do try to be consistent and hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Ali C.
Business Response:
Hi Ali, we're glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the great review, incidentally we have tried parsnips before but they wernt that popular on the whole so kept what's on. On the whole we find it the most popular selection, because we are limited on space on the holding deck it means we would need to drop another veg to introduce a new one unfortunately, again thank you very much for the feedback.- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Richard T.
Business Response:
Hi Richard, we're very glad you enjoyed it and yes the day went very smoothly, even we were impressed! We try to improve where we can from previous years and do our best. We hope to see you again soon and thank you for the excellent review- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Thomas B.
Business Response:
Hi Thomas, thanks for the excellent review and we're very glad you enjoyed it, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jacky R.
Business Response:
Hi jacky that's great to read and we're very glad you enjoyed it, we hope to see you again soon!!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Helen h.
Business Response:
Hi Helen, thanks for the great review and we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Martyn W.
Business Response:
Hi martyn, thanks for the excellent review and we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Maxwell B.
Business Response:
Hi maxwell, we're very glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the review, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
david r.
Business Response:
Hi David, that's great feedback and we're very glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks for review and we will see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Phil D.
Business Response:
Hi Phil, thanks for the great review and we're glad you enjoyed it, we look forward to seeing you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
John N.
Business Response:
Hi John, thanks for the excellent feedback, after investigating we found a bulb has gone above that table so all sorted! We're glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Martin N.
Business Response:
Hi martin, thanks for the excellent review and we're glad you enjoyed it. We do try hard to please all and it's no easy feat! Incidentally, we do still stock gammon also, it's just not on display so that's also available in future if ever required. We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
David G.
Business Response:
Hi David, thanks for the excellent review and we're glad you enjoy our service, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Jack R.
Business Response:
Hi jack, thanks for the excellent review and we hope to see you again soon. With the heating the issue we have is the bottom end takes much longer to warm up, and by the time it does, people are normally complaining it's too hot in the middle section, if you wanted a mid level table that's no problem at all, just book a week in advance and there will be more availability for you. Thanks again- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Ann C.
Business Response:
Hi Ann, thanks for the great review and we hope to see you again soon. Any issues please bring to our attention on the day as it may have just been a setting in wrong place on the holding deck. Many thanks- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Roz M.
Business Response:
Hi Roz, thanks for the great review and we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Deb W.
Business Response:
Hi deb, thanks for the excellent review, we try our best and we hope to serve you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Diane B.
Business Response:
Hi, thanks for the great review, we only use butchers meats and are able to keep pricing low by repeat business so are glad you enjoyed it! We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
David G.
Business Response:
Hi David, thanks for the fantastic review and we're very glad you enjoy our service, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sadie C.
Business Response:
Hi sadie, thank you for the excellent review and were very glad you enjoyed it, we hope to see you again soon- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Alison J.
Business Response:
Hi Alison, thank you for the excellent review and were very glad you enjoyed it, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
David G.
Business Response:
Hi David, many thanks for the fantastic review and we hope to serve you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Gemma T.
Business Response:
Hi Gemma, thank you very much for the review and we're glad you enjoyed our service. We are bound at what temp we are allowed to hold food at but are more than happy to warm a plate more if you require, and we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nicola V.
Business Response:
Hi, yes unfortunately with being fully booked there will be que's at times, also the meats and veg is topped up continuously throughout the day until 7:30pm so rest assured we never run out. We're glad you enjoyed it and thank you kindly for the review! We hope to see you again- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
David G.
Business Response:
Hi David, thanks for the excellent review and we hope to serve you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Amanda S.
Business Response:
Hello Amanda, thank you very much for the review and we're glad you enjoyed our service, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 10/10
ROBERT G.
Business Response:
Hi Robert, many thanks for the review and we are glad you enjoyed our service, in reply to your notes, you are more the welcome to use the bar side for eating, we will always accommodate when we can, also the brewery sent an emergency repair team out yesterday and are glad to say have fixed the roof, being the oldest part of the building and a flat roof it can be problematic, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Richard T.
Business Response:
Hi Richard, thanks for the review, we're glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Shelley G.
Business Response:
Hi Shelley. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and thanks for the review, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Claire W.
Business Response:
Hi Claire, we glad you enjoyed it and hope to see you again soon! Thanks for the review- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Maxwell B.
Business Response:
Hi maxwell, we're glad you enjoyed your food and hope to see you again soon! Thanks for the review- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Valerie E.
Business Response:
Hi Valerie, we are regulated on exactly what temperature we are allowed to keep the food at unfortunately, however we can warm your plate up for you absolutely no problem if you prefer it hotter, we are glad you enjoyed the meals and hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Theresa C.
Business Response:
Hi Theresa, we're pleased you enjoyed your meal and experience here and hope to see you again soon, thanks for the review- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Tina J.
Business Response:
Hi Tina, thanks for the review and we hope to see you again soon- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
louis j.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 2/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 5/10
Lisa R.
Business Response:
Hi, sorry we do not have frozen veg, we're Suprised you got that impression, the sprouts are actually the most popular one of them all, all our desserts are kept refrigerated so they are warmed a few seconds to take cold edge off, we're sorry it's not for you and hope you find a better experience elsewhere, thanks for the review- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sharon T.
Business Response:
Hi Sharon, thanks for the excellent review and we're glad you enjoyed it, we cook the potatoes on the go non stop on a Sunday, and we can assure you they're not frozen. They're has been occasions where they're under such pressure to get stuff out a high speeds they don't fully brown them off as much as they could do, however this is rare, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Beverley Ann B.
Business Response:
Hi Beverley, thanks for the fantastic review, we were a few staff down this Sunday so ques may have been a little longer than usual, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Alice B.
Business Response:
Hi Alice, thank you for the excellent review and were very glad you enjoyed it, we hope to see you again soon- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jacky R.
Business Response:
Hi jacky, thanks for the excellent review and we hope to serve you again soon!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Steve R.
Business Response:
Hi Steve, thanks for review and we're glad you enjoy our carvery, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 6/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 7/10
Sandra W.
Business Response:
Hi Sandra, we do change them up every now and again but we tend to stick with the most popular, and of course we are limited on space, we are glad you enjoyed your food and hope to see you again soon, thanks- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
kayleigh n.
Business Response:
Hi, we're glad you enjoyed the food and service, re our sandwiches we use normal sandwhich bread but also we offer ciabatta which obviously is a lot thicker if you prefer, also we do only use butchers burgers which are flame grilled, we are able to offer a variety of sauces if you prefer, also we would have been more than happy to redo or offer an alternative. there is normally at least one member of staff training on any given Sunday so like you said she is still learning and probably wasn't aware of all the options yet, I'm sure she will be up to speed on your next visit! Many Thanks for the review and feedback- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Jackie S.
Business Response:
Hi, we're glad you enjoyed the service, the food is constantly topped up as it's constantly eaten throughout service, so it doesn't have a chance to sit around, also we are bound to holding temps, as the big sign says on the carvery, we are more than happy to warm your food once plated to as hot as you want it. Thanks- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Shelley W.
Business Response:
Hi, we're glad you enjoyed the carvery but found some veg not soft enough for you, we would ask you bring anything like that to attention on the day so we can check everything is as it should be, also the desserts are pre sliced by the manufacturer and deemed an adult size portion so we can't make them larger unfortunately, but would absolutely be no problem for us to add extra custard on request, many thanks for the review- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Martin K.
Business Response:
Hi martin, thanks for the excellent review and see you again soon!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Mandy S.
Business Response:
Hi Mandy we're glad you enjoyed the food and thank you for the review, incidentally both the nut roast or Linda McCartney sausages we provide with the Carvey are both vegan and plant based, we apologise the young lady didn't carry this information across to you, she is fairly new and still learning we will refresh them all on the info. The apple pie we heat up as they're kept refrigerated so we don't do a crispy version unfortunately. We do a choc fudge cake which is vegan, however this was out of stock but should be back in this week, We're glad you enjoyed the carvery also, and hope to see you again soon- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Louise H.
Business Response:
Hi louise, we're glad you enjoyed the food! It was a very cold weekend, the small fires do work they're just not efficient. The heating was on all day along with the electric heating but people in the middle section complained it was too hot so we just leave the central heating on, the lower section always is colder then middle, in future just ask for middle section a week before hand and we can put you there no problem. We hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Elaine L.
Business Response:
Hi Elaine, we're glad you enjoyed the food! due to the high volumes of people we serve on Sundays (upwards of 400) it can get messy, we assume you mean the dining area? We obviously can't clean these areas whilst open aside from a sweep and table wipe downs. If you book for 12pm in future when we just open, that's when it's at its tidiest. Thanks for the review- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Barry T.
Business Response:
Hi Barry, thanks for review, we are bound to what temps we can keep food at which is 63c. If you prefer it hotter, we are more than happy to heat a plate further for you once plated, may thanks- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
NEIL T.
Business Response:
Hi Neil, thanks for the great review and we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Lynne A.
Business Response:
Hi lynne, thanks for the great review and yes you are correct we had an extra 6 new starters yesterday, bulking up for Christmas, sorry yes plates should only be cleared once everyone has finished, they are all still learning but will get there! The carver was also new so still learning with the cuts, it's always a bit bumpy whilst training, but he will get there. Yes you should find much improvement on your next visit and we will see you soon!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Adrian H.
Business Response:
Hi Adrian, thanks for the great review, we are glad you enjoyed our food and service, re the dishes, we are not allowed to keep it hotter than it already is unfortunately, however we have made some tweaks to the veg area so it should be improved, if you plate up what you like, and pass to one of the counter staff, we are more than happy happy to warm it up more for you, also we need to keep door on soft close because it bangs otherwise, though we could have closed the outer door to minimise any draft, again feel free to ask it is no problem at all, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Shelley W.
Business Response:
Hi Shelley, were glad you enjoy our food and thank you for the review, if you could bring the person in question to managements attention this will be dealt with. We had a few regular staff out on holiday so hopefully a one off "bad day" For the person in question, we hope to see you again soon!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Andy C.
Business Response:
Hi Andy, thanks for the review, we have to find a happy medium for all of our carvery to try and please all. We're glad you enjoyed it and hope to serve you again soon!- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Wendy R.
Business Response:
Hi Wendy, yes unfortunately we served in excess of 500 people that Sunday it was very busy, and of course due to waste, we don't over cook meats so we ran short that day towards the end. That coupled with the road closure makes it difficult to predict trade at the moment, we hope to see you again soon, if you book before 2pm lamb is also being served. Thanks for the review- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 7/10
Adam J.
Business Response:
Hi, we are glad you liked our food, we do have bigger tables available, all of our tables are based on party size, so if you needed a bigger table just ask in the requirements and we will accommodate if possible. Also, we don't prioritise anyone or type, the food is served as the people and deliveries come in order. Unfortunately when there is in excess of 500 people there can at times be a que. thanks for the review- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 6/10
- Value: 9/10
Dave B.
Business Response:
Hi Dave, glad you enjoyed it. We had a party of 45 due in shortly after your visit so had to juggle things around a little. Hope to see you again soon, kind regards- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Rich N.
Business Response:
Hi rich, thanks for the review, and we're glad you enjoyed the food. However, your opinion on the potatoes is incorrect, We're more than happy to show you an uncooked one in person, they are cooked strait from fresh and take exactly 16 minutes a tray. The sheer amount we get through in one sitting (almost 100kg) it wouldn't actually be possible from frozen. We can't comment on your previous visit as our system only goes back two years and it can only find one booking for you, the potatoes have been changed 3 times in that period, Many Thanks- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Nikki A.
Business Response:
Hi Nikki, yes we were a little late getting ready yesterday morning due to a tech issue, however, wiping the tabletop was only a matter of seconds, and also, the lady in question is our second longest serving member of staff, and is a highly valued member of staff, we can assure you, her age does not hinder her abilities. We're glad you enjoyed the food and Thank you for the review- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 9/10
Dean G.
Business Response:
Hi dean, we're glad you enjoyed our food, people book at least a week in advance and fill the main areas up quite quickly so of course as you only booked your table that same morning this meant we had much less choice of other tables to offer you, on any future booking just ask in the notes for a quieter table and we will do our best to accommodate, thanks for the review- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 7/10
Alison W.
Business Response:
Hi, yes lamb was available, however, this sells out extremely fast, normally by 2pm, gammon was also available after pork, we offer all the meats we list, we are unable to control how quick they sell out as it's our customers personal preference on the day, as the meats are cooked for 12 hours in advance, and having limited oven space, we can't cook all the meats all the time on demand unfortunately. However, whilst booking if you prefer a certain meat we can always hold some back for you if your booking is later on in the day, thanks- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Christine B.
Business Response:
Hi Christine, we do have a constant level of new staff at the moment, as this industry always seems to be, so are still undergoing training, we sorry to hear you were missed off being asked, however we're glad you enjoyed the food and hope to see you again soon, thanks for the review- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10

