The Fairfield Arms is a pub in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 157 Google reviews. Known for sunday roasts and homemade pub food. Best for sunday lunch and groups & celebrations. Features a undefined terrace, dog-friendly. Price range: £20–30.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Fairfield Arms
Quick Verdict
A neighbourhood gem rebuilt by attentive new owners, anchored by excellent Sunday roasts and homemade pub classics in a warm, social setting.
You want a proper Sunday roast or homemade pub food in a cosy, welcoming neighbourhood setting.
About The Fairfield Arms
The Fairfield Arms is a neighbourhood pub in Walcot that has found new momentum under fresh ownership since November 2025. The team—Bradley, Tara, and Colin—have rebuilt the venue around proper homemade cooking and genuine hospitality. Sunday roasts anchor the menu: tender beef, roast potatoes, parsnips, and Yorkshire pudding in three portion sizes, with vegetables served separately. Steak and ale pie, fish and chips (Friday nights, all homemade), and Field boxes (barbecue with South African inflection) earn consistent praise for flavour and value. The drinks list spans well-kept ales—Butcombe and Wainwrights feature prominently—plus a curated wine selection and cider. The space itself balances cosiness: a roaring log fire, a large sunny garden, and a welcoming atmosphere that draws families, locals, and celebration groups alike. Trivia nights and karaoke add rhythm to the week. Staff are attentive and friendly, and the owners visibly engage with regulars and guests. At £20–30, it sits comfortably in the mid-range for Bath dining.
What Stands Out
Sunday roasts
Multiple recent 5-star reviews praise the Sunday roast as 'excellent' and 'tender, medium rare beef' with 'every item properly home cooked and tasty'; one reviewer noted it was 'much nicer than most Sunday roasts'.
Homemade pub food
Steak and ale pie, fish and chips, and curries are described as 'among the best we've had anywhere in the UK' and 'delicious and incredibly good value for money'.
Friendly ownership & service
New management (since November 2025) are credited with 'working very hard to make the pub shine again'; staff described as 'very attentive and friendly' and owners as 'so friendly' and visibly engaged with guests.
What Customers Say
Excellent Sunday Roast today. Tender,medium rare beef, roast potatoes, parsnips and Yorkshire pud with 3 veg served separately. 3 portion sizes to choose from, small was plenty for me. Friendly, pleasant atmosphere. We'll be back! For me it was much nicer than most Sunday roasts. Every item was properly home cooked and tasty.
My family agrees that the steak and ale pie, along with several other dishes here, (the chicken curry and rice was fantastic too) is among the best we've had anywhere in the UK. With friendly service, a cosy atmosphere, and a true local gem, we cannot rave enough about the Fairfield Arms.
New management (since November 2025) are working very hard to make the pub shine again. Traditional pub grub served with care and attention. Fish and chip night on Fridays - all homemade and very good. Sunday roasts in various sizes to suit anyone's appetite, all excellent. It's becoming a great local again.
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☀️Outdoor
“The owners are so friendly and I love the outdoor space”
— Sarah Usher
Frequently Asked Questions about The Fairfield Arms
Yes—Sunday roasts are a signature draw. Three portion sizes available, with tender beef, roast potatoes, parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, and vegetables served separately. Reviewers consistently praise the quality and homemade preparation.
Yes. The pub accommodates group bookings and has hosted birthday celebrations and family gatherings of 8+ people. Staff are noted as 'very helpful' in making events 'perfect'.
Cosy and welcoming, with a roaring log fire and large sunny garden. It attracts a mix of families, locals, and celebration groups. Trivia and karaoke nights add social rhythm to the week.
Sunday roasts, steak and ale pie, fish and chips (Friday nights), and Field boxes (barbecue with South African twist). All are homemade and praised for flavour and value.
Well-kept ales (Butcombe, Wainwrights), a curated wine selection, cider, and other spirits. One reviewer noted 'a plentiful range of drinks on offer'.
Yes. Families are regularly welcomed, and the large sunny garden and varied menu (including smaller portion sizes) suit all ages.
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