** REFURBISHMENT **

The Carpenter’s arms is still open and is receiving the attention it deserves, by way of a refurbishment that will be complete by mid October 2018.

Adrian, Riana and the team look forward to welcoming you to a new and exciting Carpenter’s Arms !

In the meantime please be aware that building work is ongoing and there may be associated noise and distribution, so if you are thinking of visiting or staying with us, and wish to talk to somebody first, please contact us on 01635 278251.

Thank you!

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Adrian & Riana welcome you to The Carpenters

With plenty of character and really friendly, cheerful staff, The Carpenter's Arms has a good mix of both locals and visitors. It is comfortable and understated with stools, lots of tables and a roaring log fire in wintertime.

- half a mile from Newbury bypass
- close to Newbury racecourse & Highclere
- accommodation rooms
- homecooked pub food & Sunday lunch
- dog friendly

And pubs don't come in settings much better than that of The Carpenters Arms, either, which overlooks Watership Down, the inspiration for the famous story and film.

Food & Menus

At The Carpenter's Arms we're passionate about offering good, honest pub food all day every day, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Our chef works closely with trusted local suppliers to bring a wide selection of ever-changing light bites, pub classics and seasonal dishes - and a great Sunday Lunch, with a choice of three meats, all the trimmings plus a vegetarian choice!

Food served 6 days-a-week
Tuesday to Saturday 12-3pm & 6-9pm,
& Sunday 12-3pm with rolls after 3pm.

Our rooms

Accommodation in Newbury close to the A34.

Stay over at The Carpenters in our separate house with 8 character rooms.

You'll find them all beautifully appointed, most en-suite and all offering the ideal place to stop-off if you're exploring the area.

- 5 Double en-suites (4 in the main house & 1 in the annex)
- 2 Double shared bathroom
- 1 Family room en-suite

The whole house can be rented exclusively for long lets with self-catering. The film crew for Downton Abbey found it perfect!

BOOK ONLINE VIA THE LINK BELOW. (Book direct, quoting Carpsdirect111 & receive a free bottle of house wine on check-in)

What's Nearby

The Carpenters Arms is perfectly situated in the beautiful Berkshire countryside, and overlooks Watership Down - the inspiration for the famous story and film.

Another neighbour you may well be familiar with is Highclere Castle, the historic setting for the award winning Downton Abbey.

And last, but certainly not least, you are welcome to walk in the footsteps of another celebrated local, the world famous English artist, Sir Stanley Spencer.

He lived a stone’s throw from The Carpenters Arms and painted local Burghclere scenes as well as his unique and moving murals at the Sandham Memorial Chapel in Burghclere.

Donnington Castle
Highclere Castle
Kennet Horse Boat Company
Newbury Racecourse
Sandham Memorial Chapel
Watermill Theatre

Country Walks
If you fancy a gentle amble across the countryside, The Carpenters Arms is ideal. Please see the link below for a popular walk that starts and finishes at the pub!

Country Walk From The Carpenters Arms - website

Events

There's always plenty going on here at The Carpenters, from our regular meat draw every Sunday to being the home of community events throughout the year.

The best place to keep up-to-date is via our Facebook page, where we like to keep things nice and social, so please give us a LIKE!