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Sondes Arms, Rockingham, Leicestershire
Sondes Arms, Rockingham, Leicestershire
Sondes Arms, Rockingham, Leicestershire
Sondes Arms, Rockingham, Leicestershire
Sondes Arms, Rockingham, Leicestershire

Sondes Arms

4.2
4.2
1628 Reviews
£25 and under
British
Main Street, Rockingham, Leicestershire LE16 8TG

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Welcome to The Sondes Arms

The Sondes Arms, Rockingham, is a 16th Century coaching inn, with amazing views of Rockingham Castle and Church. Having recently undergone a full refurbishment, The Sondes Arms offers a delightful Bar and Restaurant ideal for every occasion.

We pride ourselves as a family friendly public house & serve a traditional pub menu of home cooked food. In addition we serve our beautiful home cooked carvery all day Sunday and now Wednesday and Friday evenings along with a great range of lagers, ales and wines

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 6:30 pm–8:00 pm Sat 3:45 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
  • Neighborhood
    Rockingham
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Leicestershire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sondes Arms offers a charming rustic setting with a renowned carvery. Guests praise the "excellent produce" and "very tasty" dishes. While service can be slow on busy days, staff are "very attentive" and accommodating. The menu caters well to dietary needs, including gluten-free options. Overall, a delightful dining experience.
1,628 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, amazing,food, we all had carvery. Great friendly table service.

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  2. Neil

    Leicestershire4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The four of us decided that it was the worst meal we had anywhere. We go out twice a month. The wine is over priced (don't tell me you have to make a profit-I know that but this Rip off)

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  3. Amanda

    Northampton1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked at table for 7.30 and were called to the carvery at 8pm. The only meat was gammon and the thinnest bit of beef that he offered to carve me 😳 No yorkshire pudding, it was not what I expected. I would have picked of the menu if they had forewarned me.

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  4. Sarah

    Northampton4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We were returning as we had enjoyed a marvellous meal a few months ago but were extremely DISAPPOINTED The restaurant was very busy after being seated I had to approach the staff and ask to be offered drinks pointing out we had been waiting 30 minutes We ordered drinks and our meals and had to chase the staff for extra drinks and push to have our meals brought out By the time we received our meals we had been waiting 1 & 1/2 hours The food was well cooked but we had all “gone over” and didn’t really enjoy it When we asked for the bill we told our server we thought the wait time was unacceptable but she just shrugged and said sorry but it was obvious she wasn’t bothered More staff were obviously needed to cater to the amount of tables occupied

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  5. Jayne

    Leicestershire3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Real shame! Were told no pie available yet others around us ordered this less than an hr later. Wine served was warm. Asked for ice cubes to have to remind them to bring them. Second round of drinks had to go to bar to order and get. Side of fries ordered. Reminded and never came. Finished dinner, waited 20 mins and plates not cleared so went to the bar to pay. When paying, wine was not on bill so highlighted and then complained. Took wine they just added off and the chips that never came. Won’t be returning which is rubbish as was one of the few restaurants in the area which is good for a special occasion. Will go further afield instead!!!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Leicestershire1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed today potatoes were hard gammon was burnt and its usually realy nice

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  7. Scott

    Leicestershire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately it seems cost cutting has made the food a lot less appealing. The roast potatoes were either under cooked or rock solid and everything seems alot less fresh than it used to be. Since discovering this restaurant from friends it has been our go to place for a Carvery, it was worth the travel as the food used to be exceptional. Now unfortunately for the cost and quality to may longer be that place.

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  8. David

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food as always. Hot, fresh and really tasty. Our 4th visit and definitely won’t be the last.

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  9. Michael

    Leicestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday Carvery Excellent selection of meats with all the Sunday trimmings you would expect. All cooked really well. Happy to recommend the Old School Cake from the Dessert Menu with custard of course. The service was outstanding made to feel welcome and nothing was too much bother for the staff. Would definitely recommend and most certainly be returning

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  10. Adeline

    Northampton8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress served as soon as we went in and then our food was piping hot and plenty choice

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Sondes Arms is rated 4.2 stars by 1628 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Sondes Arms

Main Street, Rockingham, Leicestershire LE16 8TG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rockingham
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 12:00 pm–6:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Wed–Fri 6:30 pm–8:00 pm Sat 3:45 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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