• The Carnarvon Arms, 
  • Whitway, Winchester Road, 
  • Newbury, 
  • Hampshire, 
  • RG20 9LE

01635278222

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Country Dining near Highclere Castle

Seasonal British food, much-loved pub classics and hearty Sunday roasts in the beautiful Berkshire countryside.

SAVE A SEAT
Traditional Sunday Roasts in Newbury

From our locally sourced meat, delicious gravy and our show-stopping Yorkshire Puddings, we are confident that you and your family will experience nothing but the best from our Sunday roasts.

SUNDAYS WELL SPENT
Breakfast in the Berkshire Countryside

From a hearty Full English to lighter breakfast favourites, start your day with us from 7:30am, just a short drive from Newbury and Highclere Castle.

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Winter Drinks in the Countryside

Perfectly poured pints, hand-picked wines and oh-so-seasonal winter cocktails, just moments from Highclere Castle.

BOOK FOR DRINKS
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Come and dine with us

We take immense pride in serving up the most mouthwatering British pub classics but that’s not all—we’ve got a vibrant selection of vegan dishes that are bursting with flavour and creativity.

When it comes to our dishes, we don’t mess around. We source only the finest British seasonal produce to create a dining experience like no other. Our menus are bursting at the seams with freshly prepared seasonal dishes that you’ll be absolutely dying to dive into. Get ready to embark on a flavour-packed journey that’ll leave you craving more with every bite.

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Drinks at the bar
Breakfast
Al La Carte
Sunday Menu
Light lunches
Puddings
Children Menu
Wine List
Buffet Menu
Winter Cocktails
No and Low Alcohol

Breakfast Table

Street & Co coffee, fresh fruit juice, yoghurts, fruit, seasonal pastries

  • £12.00

Cooked Breakfast

Full English Breakfast

streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, hash browns, baked beans, roast tomato, chestnut mushrooms, St Ewes eggs, toasted sourdough & butter (969kcal)

  • £14.00
Full Vegetarian

Mushroom & pea sausage, hash browns, baked beans, roast tomato, chestnut mushrooms, St Ewes eggs, sourdough & butter (572kcal)

  • £13.00
Eggs Benedict

Apricot glazed ham, St Ewes eggs, English muffin, Hollandaise sauce (560kcal)

  • £12.00
Eggs Florentine

Buttered spinach, St Ewes eggs, English muffin, Hollandaise sauce (422kcal)

  • £10.00
Avocado Toast

Crushed avocado, mint, toasted sourdough & poached St Ewes eggs (367kcals)

  • £8.50
Porridge

Scottish oats, toasted almonds & apricot jam (559kcals)

  • £5.00
Bermondsey Baked Granola

cinnamon, cranberry & poppy seed granola, soya yoghurt & blueberries (644kcal)

  • £5.50
Croissant 'Croque Madame'

Croissant, Dingley Dell ham, Cornish cheddar, cheese sauce & fried St Ewes egg (616kcal)

  • £10.00
Vien French Toast

Whipped mascarpone & raspberries (433kcal)

  • £10.00
Please note this is a Sample Menu & items may change with seasonality or availability of products.
v = vegetarian
ve = vegan

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of the team if you have a food allergy or intolerance.
An adult's recommended daily allowance is (2000 Kcal) Please note that some of our dishes are cooked using an oil which is produced
from a genetically modified product.

Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Nibbles

House Foccacia

balsamic & oil

  • £4.50
Marinated Olives & Feta (vg)
  • £4.50
Padron Peppers

rosemary salt

  • £6.00

Starters

Apple & Parsnip Soup (Vg)

sourdough bread

  • £7.50
Pigeon Breast

chicory, crumbled black pudding spinach & blackerry dressing

  • £10.50
Heritage Beetroot & Feta Salad

rocket, radicchio & red onion

  • £8.50
Classic Prawn Cocktail

atlantic prawns, baby gem, cherry tomato, wholemeal bread

  • £11.50
Black Pudding & Aspalls Cyder Scotch Egg

apple brandy chutney

  • £8.50
Somerset Camembert, Bacon & Tyme Croquettes (vg)

red onion chutney

  • £7.50

Something To Share

Baked Somerset Camembert (Vg)

focaccia, cornichons, plum chutney

  • £21.00
Whiskey & Treacle Baby Back Ribs

corn on the cob, slaw mix, fries, whiskey & treacle sauce

  • £22.00

Mains

Fish & Chips

Cyder-battered haddock, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce

Add curry sauce £1

  • £19.00
Seasonal Sausage & Mash

mashed potatoes, savoy cabbage, red wine onion gravy

  • £17.00
Slimbridge Chicken Chasseur

slow braised chicken thighs, rich tomato, mushroom, white wine sauce, crushed new potatoes

  • £17.50
Short Rib & Brisket British Beef Burger

sesame seeded bun, cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions, fries

Add bacon £2
Add onion rings £3

  • £18.00
Plant Burger (Ve)

Soya based burger, vegan cheese, pickles, crispy onions, friess

  • £17.50
Longhorn Braised Beef Cottage Pie

savoy cabbage & red wine gravy

  • £22.00
Pan-Fried Seabream

roasted root vegetables, lemon & dill butter

  • £22.50
Wild Mushroom Parpadelle

creamy garlic & thyme sauce, topped with parmesan

  • £16.00
Calves Liver & Bacon

sage mashed potato, roasted carrots and onion gravy

  • £28.50
Venison Burger

baby gem lettuce, apple, long clawson blue cheese, fries

  • £17.50

From The Grill

10 oz Slimbridge Ribeye Steak

triple cooked chips, beef tomato

  • £29.50
Somerset Pork T-Bone Steak

dauphinoise potatoes, beer mustard sauce, leek and sage mix

  • £24.00
Slimbridge Flat Iron Steak

fries, dressed salad leaves

  • £26.50

Add Peppercorn Sauce £3
Add Long Clawston Blue Cheese Sauce £3
Add Bearnaise Sauce £3
Truffle Fries Upgrade £2

Sides

Dauphinoise Potatoes
  • £6.00
Roasted Root Vegetables
  • £6.50
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
  • £6.50
Triple Cooked Chips/Seasoned Fries
  • £5.45
Chicory Winter Salad
  • £5.00
Please note this is a Sample Menu & items may change with seasonality or availability of products.
v = vegetarian
ve = vegan

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of the team if you have a food allergy or intolerance.
An adult's recommended daily allowance is (2000 Kcal) Please note that some of our dishes are cooked using an oil which is produced
from a genetically modified product.

Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Nibbles

House Foccacia

balsamic & oil

  • £4.50
Marinated Olives & Feta (vg)
  • £4.50
Padron Peppers

rosemary salt

  • £6.00

Starters

Apple & Parsnip Soup (Vg)

sourdough bread

  • £7.50
Pigeon Breast

chicory, crumbled black pudding spinach & blackberry dressing

  • £10.50
Heritage Beetroot & Feta Salad

rocket, radicchio & red onion

  • £8.50
Classic Prawn Cocktail

atlantic prawns, baby gem, cherry tomato, wholemeal bread

  • £11.50
Black Pudding & Aspalls Cyder Scotch Egg

apple brandy chutney

  • £8.50
Somerset Camembert, Bacon & Tyme Croquettes (vg)

red onion chutney

  • £7.50

Something To Share

Baked Somerset Camembert (Vg)

focaccia, cornichons, plum chutney

  • £21.00
Whiskey & Treacle Baby Back Ribs

corn on the cob, slaw mix, fries, whiskey & treacle sauce

  • £22.00

Mains

Fish & Chips

Cyder-battered haddock, triple cooked chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce

Add curry sauce £1

  • £19.00
Short Rib & Brisket British Beef Burger

sesame seeded bun, cheese, pickles, burger sauce, crispy onions, fries

Add bacon £2
Add onion rings £3

  • £18.00
Plant Burger (Ve)

Soya based burger, vegan cheese, pickles, crispy onions, friess

  • £18.00
Pan-Fried Seabream

roasted root vegetables, lemon & dill butter

  • £22.50
Wild Mushroom Parpadelle

creamy garlic & thyme sauce, topped with parmesan

  • £16.00

Roasts

Slimbridge Longhorn Beef Rump
  • £26.00
Roast Slimbridge Chicken
  • £21.50
Red Lion Farm Watlington Pork Belly

glazed apple

  • £22.50
The Carnarvon 'Ultimate' Roast

beef rump, pork, chicken, all the trimming

  • £29.00
Beetroot, Feta & Spinach Parcel (Vg)

vegan gravy

  • £19.00

Sides

Roast Potatoes & Gravy (Ve)
  • £5.50
Pigs in 'Duvets'
  • £5.50
Davidstow Cheddar Cauliflower Cheese
  • £6.00
Roasted Root Vegetables (Ve)
  • £5.50
Yorkshire Pudding & Braised Ox Cheek
  • £5.50
Served 12pm - 8pm

Please note this is a Sample Menu & items may change with seasonality or availability of products.
v = vegetarian
ve = vegan

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of the team if you have a food allergy or intolerance.
An adult's recommended daily allowance is (2000 Kcal) Please note that some of our dishes are cooked using an oil which is produced
from a genetically modified product.

Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Available Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm

Lunch

Davidstow Cheddar & Caramalised Onion Marmalade Relish Sandwich

Dressed mixed leaves

  • £8.50
Slimbridge Sirloin Steak & Blue Cheese Foccacia

Slices of Sirloin Steak, Creamy blue cheese, rocket

  • £10.50
Cyder Battered Haddock Fish Finger Sandwich

Baby gem lettuce, tartar sauce, dress mixed leaves

  • £11.00
Carnarvon Chicken Club Sandwich

Slimbrdge chicken, smoked streaky bacon, baby gem lettuce, tomato, mayo

  • £11.50
Beetroot Hummas & Feta Foccacia Open Sandwich

Crumbed feta, dressed leaves

  • £8.50
Add Fries or a Mug of Soup
  • £4.00
Please note this is a Sample Menu & items may change with seasonality or availability of products.
v = vegetarian
ve = vegan

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of the team if you have a food allergy or intolerance.
An adult's recommended daily allowance is (2000 Kcal) Please note that some of our dishes are cooked using an oil which is produced
from a genetically modified product.

Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Puddings

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Salted caramel ice cream

  • £7.50
Apple & Pear Crumble

Vanilla Custard

  • £6.50
Lemon Posset

Blackberries & Shortbread

  • £6.50
Chocolate Brownie Sundae

Caramel ice cream, toffee sauce, whipped cream

  • £7.00
Marmalade & Whisky Bread and Butter Pudding

Vanilla Custard

  • £7.50
Jude’s ice cream

Please ask for flavours - 1/2/3 Scoop

  • £2.50
  • £4.50
  • £6.50
British cheese board

Carnarvon's British Cheese Board Long Clawson Blue Stilton, Davidstow Cornish cheddar, Somerset Driftwood goats cheese, crispy seeded bread, grapes, spiced plum chutney (606 kcal)

  • £14.50
Liqueur Coffee
Irish Whiskey Coffee
  • £11.00
Baileys Coffee
  • £11.00
Please note this is a Sample Menu & items may change with seasonality or availability of products.
v = vegetarian
ve = vegan

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of the team if you have a food allergy or intolerance.
An adult's recommended daily allowance is (2000 Kcal) Please note that some of our dishes are cooked using an oil which is produced
from a genetically modified product.

Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Starters

Carrot & Celery sticks with beetroot hummas
  • £5.00
Apple & Parsnip Soup
  • £5.00

Mains

Short Rib & Brisket Beef Burger

Sesame Seeded Bun, Cheese, Fries

  • £8.50
Cyder Battered Fish

Triple Cooked Chips, Garden Peas

  • £9.00
Mushroom Parpedelle

Parmesan Cheese

  • £8.50
Cumberland Sausages

fries, baked beans

  • £8.00
Mini Chicken Pie

Mash, peas

  • £9.00

Puddings

Chocolate & Cherry Brownie

Vanilla ice cream

  • £5.50
Scoop of ice cream

vanilla, salted caramel, chocolate
(79kcal)

  • £2.50 per scoop
Please note this is a Sample Menu & items may change with seasonality or availability of products.
v = vegetarian
ve = vegan

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of the team if you have a food allergy or intolerance.
An adult's recommended daily allowance is (2000 Kcal) Please note that some of our dishes are cooked using an oil which is produced
from a genetically modified product.

Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Cocktails

Fig Negroni

Plymouth Gin, Campari, Fig Liqueur

  • £13.50
Negroni 0.0 AF

Tanqueray 0.0%, Lyre’s Italian Spritz 0.0%, Three Spirit Livener 0.0%. 46kcal

  • £10.50
Lychee Margarita

Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Burnt Faith Triple Sec, Lime, Lychee

  • £13.50
Espresso Martinin

Absolut Vodka, Kahlúa, Coffee.

  • £13.00
Passionfruit Martini

Absolut Vanilia Vodka, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Prosecco.

  • £13.00
Old Fashioned

Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Demerara Sugar, Orange Bitters
Also available as a Rum Old Fashioned with Havana Club 7.

  • £13.00

Winter Coolers (AF)

Crafted alcohol-free drinks for every occasion

Apple & Elderflower

Elderflower, Apple, Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Soda
88 kcal

  • £5.25
Cranberry & Mint

Cranberry, Moroccan & English Mint, Fever-Tree Ginger Ale. 93kcal

  • £5.25
Raspberry & Rose

Fever-Tree Raspberry & Rose Lemonade. 50kcal

  • £4.25

Mindful Blends (AF)

TRIP Cherry Lemon

Magnesium, Lion’s Mane, Chamomile
30 kcal

  • £4.75
TRIP Elderflower Mint

Magnesium, Lion’s Mane, Lemon Balm
22 kcal

  • £4.75
Ginger Yuzu Fizz

Three Spirit Social, Yuzu Sherbet, Fever-Tree Ginger Ale
84 kcal

  • £8.00

Sparkling Wine - Alcohol-Free

  • 125 ml
  • Bottle
Steinbock, Riesling, Germany

28 kcal - 125ml

  • £6.60
  • £33.00
Nooh La Coste Rosé. Provence

22kcal - 125ml

  • £8.45
  • £44.00
We’re proud to partner with some of Britain’s finest drinks producers, working with brands that share our commitment to quality, provenance and craftsmanship.

From independent distillers to pioneering B Corps, our cocktail menu champions homegrown talent, featuring Beesou, Bristol Syrup Company, Burnt Faith, Fever-Tree, Plymouth Gin and Three Spirit, bringing the very best of British flavour to every glass.

Bottled Beers, Lager and Cider

Peroni 0.0%
Lucky Saint 0.5%
Guinness 0.0%
Corona 0.0%
Beavertown Lazer Crush 0.3%
Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime 0%

Non-Alcoholic Spirits

Tanqueray 0.0%
Tanqueray Sevilla 0.0%
Seedlip Garden 108 0%
Lyres Italian Spritz
Pentire Non Alcoholic Spirit

Soft Drinks

Coca Cola 330ml
Diet Coke 330ml
Lemonaid+ Blood Orange
Lemonaid+ Passion Fruit
Fentimans Elderflower
Appletiser
Fever-Tree Sparkling Raspberry and Lemonade
Fever-Tree Sparkling British Apple
Fever-Tree Sparkling Sicilian Lemonade
Juice

Orange, Cranberry, Apple, Pineapple, Grapefruit

Fever Tree Mixer

Indian Tonic, Light Tonic, Mediterranean Tonic, Elderflower Tonic, Ginger Ale, Mexican Lime Soda, Pink Grapefruit Soda, Aromatic Tonic, Raspberry Orange Blossom Soda, Italian Blood Orange Soda

Kingsdown Water

Still or Sparkling

Pub Classics

Come for the classics, stay for the specials. Our talented kitchen team are cooking up your tried-and-true pub favourites and more.

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The Perfect Sunday

Gather your nearest and dearest to feast on a selection of meat or veggies roasts, get stuck into those crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside roast potatoes, covered in oodles of homemade gravy.

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Proper Pub Puds

For those with a sweet tooth, our seasonal menu includes plenty of proper British puddings.

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Winter Cocktails in Highclere

Our brand-new, oh-so-seasonal Winter Cocktail menu has arrived, made for crisp country days, fireside catch-ups and cosy evenings.

Shake off the chill with a rich Fig Negroni, sparkling Pomegranate Gin Fizz, or a good old-fashioned Old Fashioned.

Pull up a chair and get cosy. Winter is rather lovely from the pub.

Alcohol Free Drinks in Newbury

On our bar you’ll find a great range of non-alcoholic beers, zero alcohol spirits and refreshing soft drinks. Perfect for designated drivers, mindful drinkers or anyone taking part in Dry January.

Enjoy all the atmosphere of a traditional pub, with some of the best alcohol free drinks that Hampshire has to offer.

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What’s On

Stay in Newbury

Parties & Events

Christmas at The Carnarvon 🎄

A little festive indulgence awaits…

From festive get-togethers and seasonal tipples to a wonderfully indulgent three-course Christmas Day feast, there’s plenty to look forward to at our cosy country inn in Highclere.

The fires are roaring, the table is waiting. All that’s missing is you.

Book Your Christmas Table