Reviews of Colebrooke Arms, Biggar
Review by Christopher Brae on 6th September, 2012
Add your review Date visited: 24.08.2012
Really good food and friendly locals. Regarding the previous review...the owners had to replace both heating systems within months of taking over the pub, the main one in November last year.
Review by Francis Davidson on 6th September, 2012
Add your review Date visited: 31/08/12
Travelling the M6/M74 frequently means that overpriced burgers and fizzy drinks have long sice lost any appeal they once had, so with the help of the internet, I try to veer off the beaten path now and again and again in search of something that tastes of real food. The Colebrooke Arms was one of my better finds. Crawfordjohn seems to be more of a hamlet than a village - it's about 5 minutes drive along the B740 from Abingdon Services junction and not hard to find.
Driving rules out any proper sampling of the real ales on offer, but there are all the usual tipples for any passengers you might have. For me, it's the food that rewards the trip. The owner (affable, helpful and interesting - ex-showbiz I think) and his wife know their food - and there's a solid well put together menu of freshly cooked meat, fish and veg dishes alongside traditional bar meals, which I'm gradually working my way through, with the prices being about half what you'll pay at a good hotel - but without the just-on-the-wrong-side-of-adequate portion sizes, and the production line lack of attention to detail.
My most recent visit to the Colebrooke Arms (August 2012) was actually a business meeting/long lunch and made all the better by the homeade chunky steak pie with a respectably sized slab of crisp golden puff pastry (which soaked up the gravy perfectly) accompanied with fresh garden peas. Sticky toffee my own pud favourite, although I've had a few letdowns over the years - not the case here. Served quickly (with ice cream) and again generously proportioned, followed by filter coffee.
The service is friendly, warm and again, the attention to detail makes a lunch all the more enjoyable. The lounge itself is small and cozy (though I believe there's a seperate dining room) and with a homely log fire. If you fancy a quick stretch of the legs before getting back in the car, there are some spectacular views to be had outside - sad to admit that I had to post some on Facebook. I've yet to have an evening meal at the Colebeooke, but I can't imagine that it would disappoint.
There are so many good, family run pubs serving quality food in our countryside, that I'm puzzled that anyone would settle for the insipid, awful greaseburgers and re-heats on offer at the motorway services.Sure they have their place if you want to buy a fags, a paper or a CD of Country & Western favourites performed by one or more of the original artistrs, but beyond that they leave me cold.
If you enjoy your food, and the thought of a peacful and tranquil setting appeals, The Colbrooke Arms is worth a visit.
Review by myra allan on 13th November, 2011
Add your review Date visited: 13/11/11
we had booked a table as my sister said the food was great! The food was good but the usual pub grub, we didnt know we had to go to the bar to order drinks or the meal, so we sat like lemmons till i was that cold i went up! where was the friendly staff that everyone is on about? was it their night off? there was no fire in the hearth and we were cold the temp was 8 degrees centigrade! nice food but will not be back till they light the fire!
Review by Doug Noble on 10th January, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 09/01/08
Enjoyed a hearty meal, I recommend the steak pie. Service was excellent and staff were friendly. A great little country pub.
Review by Paul Carr on 1st January, 2008
Add your review Date visited: 31/12/2007
Went to see in the bells and had a fantastic night. A great pint and free stovies. Top atmosphere. Great welcome by the locals. Recommended for next year!
Review by Ken Haddow on 7th November, 2007
Add your review Date visited: 04 Nov 2007
The meal was excellent and the service was very friendly. Highly recommended!
Review by Nancy Barry on 25th July, 2007
Add your review Date visited: 21st July 07
Fab meal!! If you are ever in that area defo worth a look, atmosphere is great. When we were in a local was playing the guitar, good old scottish music, excellent. Great choice of food, good service, all round 10 out of 10.
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