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“One of Britain’s
best pubs” – Daily Telegraph. A Freehouse in the centre of the village of Great Bedwyn, located very close to the route of the Ridgeway Walk and the Kennet and Avon Canal, you will find The Three Tuns. This very traditional country inn is popular for its fine ales, superb food and lively hosts. Whilst Jason and Amanda Gard, who live 50 yards from the pub, now own the business outright, the Landlord and Landlady are former owners Alan & Jan Carr, who owned the lease from 2000-2007 and who now manage it. Alan is a retired TV actor and terrific chef, being responsible for the superb menu presented each day always using fresh produce sourced from local suppliers and taking advantage of the abundance of local game. He also takes twice weekly deliveries of fresh fish from the Devon coast. The roaring fires make this a very cosy setting in winter and the lovely beer garden is popular in summer. Children and dogs are very welcome. The pub, part of which was a former bakery, began trading in 1756, and the original bread oven is still a feature in the restaurant. There is an open plan bar area with food served at candlelit restaurant tables and the imaginative menu is all home-made and freshly prepared to order by Alan and his team. There is a wide choice of lunch and dinner dishes, simple bar snacks or daily changing specials. You will find plenty of delicious home cooked food on offer and there is always a tasty vegetarian option. If you have room left after your main course, there is also the Tuns Trio of pudding pots! Booking is advisable. The Three Tuns is particularly well known for it’s Sunday Roasts. After lunch, the bar becomes packed, both with locals and people driving for miles, for the famous weekly Meat Raffle. Alan takes his stage (the bar) at 3.30pm and raffles around 40 joints of meat every week. All monies taken are converted into meat for the next week. It is a great spectacle and dates back over 200 years. The lively bar staff all take part, and a Landlord’s mystery prize and Landlady’s prize complete the show. Featured in The Good Pub Guide 2010, The AA Pub Guide 2010, Harden’s and Sawday’s guides. Opening hours. Monday – Saturday 12 noon – 3pm and 6pm -11pm. Sundays - 12 noon - 6pm. Bedwyn Station 1 minute walk. London (Paddington) 1 hour 15 minutes. Marlborough 5 miles Hungerford 6 miles Facilities: sheltered garden, covered smoking area, ample parking, WiFi, families welcome. back to top |