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Serves meat, vegan options available. Old fashioned English pub in Birdlip. Ask for the separate vegan menu. Open Mon 11:00-23:00, Wed-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:30.
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Nettleton Bottom, Birdlip, Gloucester, England, GL4 8LA
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30 Reviews
First Review by amb5347
helenbmills
Points +146
Vegan pub food - Edit
Great to see a traditional rural pub doing so many vegan options - mostly vegan versions of pub classics. Also a lot of places will offer vegan mains but not starters or desserts, but this one had loads of options for all three courses. I wanted to try them all! The pub had a nice atmosphere and the staff were friendly.
Read morePros: Lots of choice for all courses, Vegan versions of pub classics , Nice pub atmosphere
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naschja91
Points +20
Very cosy pub on the side of the road - Edit
Good selection of vegan and gluten free food. They even have vegan wine and beers.
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wellington
Points +66
Not impressed - Edit
The vegan menu was very limited and wasn’t as extensive as the menu on their website. The food was adequate but not something that I would return for. Very disappointed as I was anticipating a good meal because of the reviews.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Quick service
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SarahSpeakman-Jones
Points +16
Love this place! - Edit
So many tasty vegan options and a saviour if travelling north (or returning south or vice versa) as on the way without having to leave the route. I would give this place 5 stars but HappyCow won’t let me because it’s not fully vegetarian or vegan but I’ve never been to any pub with so many vegan options.
Read morePros: Lots of choice, Amazing puddings, Friendly
Cons: Too far from where I live!
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Hattiebluebell🌱
Points +1000
Lots of choice - Edit
A very olde worlde English pub with a fantastic selection of vegan/ veggie meals.
Read moreStarters: vegetable tempura with sweet chilli dip & salad- loved it
Garlic mushrooms & toast- needed more sauce
Mains: mushroom nut roast, chips, vegan gravy, vegetables. - Amazing!! Good selection of veggies, large portion
Soy meatballs & spaghetti- tasty but needed more sauce
Also on menu- jackfruit curry, vegan burger, banana blossom goujons
Very nice atmosphere, friendly service, knowledgeable staff, large portions, reasonably priced
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nicole_m
Points +3529
Nice pub food - Edit
Heaps of vegan options marked well on the chalkboard menu and the ones I’ve tried have been nice (veggie curry, bangers and mash). Some meals come with salad or veges and fríes of potatoes too. Nice ciders on tap. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good drink selection
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SteveH1965
Points +56
SO MUCH CHOICE! - Edit
This place never fails to amaze me with its delicious choices available at all times.
Read moreExcellent old-themed pub, with very pleasant staff too.
You won't be disappointed!
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Amunra61
Points +190
An Unexpected Find - Edit
Went on a walk with the intention to dining at The Golden Heart. Pleasantly impressed with provision of separate vegan menu. Good portions of food and friendly service. Plenty of seating indoors and outdoors.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan choices with separate menu, Great service, Outdoor seating to rear with views
Cons: Next to fairly busy road
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Veganolive1
Points +4758
What A Brilliant Find - Vegan Heaven - Edit
We were travelling from Lancashire down to Cornwall and stayed over near Birdlip and found The Golden Heart on Happycow.
Read moreIts an old pub probably an old coaching inn and has an extensive vegan menu as the landlady Cath is keen to cater for everyone. I don't think I've ever been to a pub with as many choices.
We had vegetable gyozas with chilli dip and garlic mushrooms on ciabatta bread to start and they were delicious. Next was black bean spaghetti with chestnut balls and tomato and herb sauce with garlic bread and salad and a mushroom nut roast with new potatoes, vegetables and gravy with a jug of gravy if you wanted more. These dishes were equally as tasty and all the dishes were well presented, full of flavour and seasoned. We were too full for dessert but there were four choices and not just some sorbet but well thought out puddings that anyone could enjoy.
The wine list labels vegan wines, the chalkboard had vegan beers on it and even the childrens menu had vegan options which is a rarity these days. What a find this place is and if we are ever back in the area, we will be visiting for sure.
Updated from previous review on 2021-09-24
Pros: Vegan menu, Vegan wines & beers clearly labelled, Childrens options
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GailIsaacs
Points +38
Good amount of choice - Edit
Nice restaurant. Vegan meals clearly marked on blackboard. Has vegan starters, mains and dessert. Fast service. Very pretty location.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-26
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Have to drive to location
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Sallylovestony
Points +191
Amazing Vegan Menu!! - Edit
This pub is an absolute must for vegans. The menu is amazing and the food is delicious
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choices in starters, mains &puds, First class chef, Friendly staff & lovely surroundings
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Jules19
Points +682
So much choice! - Edit
Lovely to find somewhere with so many vegan options! We had a whole menu to choose from😄Staff were lovely, really polite and friendly. We had the 3 bean chilli and the stuffed butternut squash, followed by chocolate and salted caramel cheesecake. The chilli was really tasty and came with garlic bread. The butternut squash could’ve been a bit hotter, but was still tasty. Came with a side of veg, salad and chips! We overheard another customer raving about the vegan pie, so will have to try that next time!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-03
Pros: Super menu, Choice of puddings too!, Friendly staff
Cons: Food could’ve been hotter
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mrsshoebox
Points +203
Lots of vegan choice - Edit
Went here with my family who were meat eaters, and rare to find a place with multiple vegan options on the menu. Had the vegan platter to start- could have done with more bread for dipping in the salsa and hummus but very nice all the same. Mains was a jackfruit and ale pie- couldn’t have mash with it as it wasn’t vegan and not quite the same with new potatoes but still very tasty. Desert was a delicious salted caramel cheesecake served with vanilla vegan ice cream which was very good! I enjoyed my meal and staff seemed clued up as to what I could have or not.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choice including pudding
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JessWatson24
Points +32
Great options - Edit
Lovely pub, Helpful staff and lots of vegan options. Had 3 courses and they were all very good and not to expensive.
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AndrewCarr
Points +82
Awesome Country Pub - Edit
7 vegan mains (plus two veg), 2 vegan starters and 3 vegan deserts! The food was delicious.
Read moreAll set in a lovely, traditional country pub!
Go!
Pros: Sooo much choice , Pie!
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EddieMilner
Points +35
Great bit of bait - Edit
Fantastic food
Read moreHuge portions and a huge selection.
Good choice for the meat eaters as well. And the kids menu
Everyone at the table was fed and happy
Pros: Massive (I mean massive) vegan menu
Cons: Too far from home
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boftinya
Points +47
Great - Edit
Loads of vegan options. We went for the burger and the cottage pie and they were both amazing. Followed by desert with a choice of vegan cream, ice cream or custard. Exactly the place to go if you want a nice country pub experience and great vegan food.
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options and deserts
Cons: None.
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Samfy1970
Points +18
Fabulous food - Edit
Stopped for late lunch with omni family. Brilliant selection of food for vegans including several specials options. Even wines marked up for vegan. Food excellent and served with a smile.
Read morePros: Various vegan options , Specials include various options
Cons: Non
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VeganFamilyTravels
Points +1847
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Nice to find a traditional pub with a great choice of vegan options. The staff were really friendly and the service was fast. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff
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donna4tim
Points +32
Delish! - Edit
What a fantastic meal!! Stopped in for lunch after a morning hike. Hardest part was deciding what to choose from their extensive vegan menu. We decided on the Nut Roast (it is Sunday after all!) and the Beetroot & Walnut Rissotto. Really wanted to order dessert but had nowhere to put it ... and no takeaway option, so will gladly have to return! 😊 Would give 5 stars if it would allow me.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great traditional pub setting, Vegan beers listed too
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Tammywin22
Points +123
This place was amazing . So many vegan options and it was all amazing . - Edit
I had mushroom and tomato pie . Cheese cake is a must
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Future vegetarian & vegan room , Cheese cake
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J1996
Points +85
Has a great range of vegan options but nut roast was disappointing - Edit
It’s great to see a pub like this being so accommodating and offering so many vegan options.
Read moreThe atmosphere in the pub is very comfortable but the food was disappointing. I ordered the Sunday nut roast and the vegetables were dry and hard and tasted old as if they had been left from lunch.
I hope to visit again some time and leave a more positive review.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Pleasant atmosphere
Cons: Food wasn’t fresh
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Trau
Points +85
Perfect - Edit
We gave this pub a chance after a very disappointing meal at another the night before and were absolutely blown away.
Read moreWe were utterly spoilt for choice given the eight vegan options on the board and three on the main menu, and all of them were wonderfully exciting!
The atmosphere was delightful, the pub itself is beautiful and the staff were very accommodating. I simply can't fault it.
We tried the 'turkey' and sherry pie and hoisin duck tortilla and both were brilliant, both in presentation and taste. (I highly recommend the jacket spud along with your meal.)
There were also 4(!) vegan puddings too chose from... So we got greedy and ordered three. Each was easily on par with the rest of the experience.
I can't recommend this pub enough, if you're even remotely in the area find an excuse to drop by.
Easily 5 stars if I was allowed to give it on here.
Pros: Lots of vegan options all well thought out, Brilliant atmosphere and excellent staff, Delicious food
Cons: Next to a busy road I guess? Very easy to ignore
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Tracylouise0401
Points +36
Vegan Friendly Dog friendly country pub. - Edit
Fell upon this by accident, used the happy cow app as we felt hungry. This was conveniently 2 miles further along on our journey. So many vegan choices made it difficult to decide what to have for lunch.
Read moreFood all home made and tasted amazing. Soup came with vegan butter. Salad with main had within it chick peas & olives which I love. Will return after our weekend in Bath, as I want to to try the vegan cheesecake which I couldn't possibly of tried due to a very full tummy.
Pros: 6 vegan mains to choose from. 4 vegan desserts.
Cons: No cons. This place is deffo on my favourite list.
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Knashersmum
Points +32
Golden Heart - Edit
Yummy vegan menu. Had wonderful chestnut and mushroom pie. Good value. Pleasant atmosphere.
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Feejay
Points +89
Excellent meal. Well thought out menu - Edit
Excellent meal. Tasty and well cooked vegan food. Lots of choices. One of our party has a severe nut allergy, catered to extremely well with kitchen staff coming out to double check an ingredient was safe. Very very good meal, can heartily recommend.
Read morePros: Loads of vegan choices, Well thought out meals, not the usual options, Knowledgeable, friendly staff
Cons: Tables slightly crowded together
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peggy7123
Points +16
Great NIght Out - Edit
was pleasantly surprised to see the number of vegan options available on the blackboard menu. Was also pleased to see that they offered organic/gluten free beer and organic/vegan wine. The food choices for my non vegans family members was also extensive. When we got the food it was delicious and served by helpful friendly staff.
Read moreI feel I would have visited this pub a lot earlier if I had known that the blackboard menu (not published online) had so many vegan options. Anyway a great night out enjoyed by all, we will return.
Pros: great food, great vegan food, organic options - wine/beer
Cons: only a few vegan options mentioned in online menu
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