A warm village-pub setting combines well-executed Turkish grilling with popular Sunday roasts, though service-charge expectations and occasional service or maintenance lapses warrant attention.
Fancy B. delivers strong food quality across Turkish grills, seafood, and Sunday roasts, paired with attentive service that keeps diners returning. The rural Baydon setting with village-pub charm and garden seating creates genuine destination appeal, though modest inconsistencies in maintenance and service knowledge prevent a higher tier.
Fancy B. is a characterful village pub in Baydon where the welcome is as much part of the draw as the food. Reviewers describe a cosy, relaxed room, a peaceful conservatory, and an enclosed garden, with one recurring impression: the staff make guests feel looked after rather than processed. It is a rural detour rather than a drop-in town restaurant, and the free or small on-site parking is useful, though the grounds could use tidying. The kitchen’s main strength is Turkish charcoal cooking—mezze, kebabs, Beyti Sarma, seafood, and generous sharing plates—alongside a surprisingly strong Sunday roast program. The cooking is recognizably traditional rather than experimental, but the Turkish-British pub combination gives the menu personality. Food quality and portions are the reasons people return; the main caveat is that a full meal can reach roughly £38-48 before drinks and any service charge, which feels premium for a country pub to some diners. Families are well catered for in practical terms: the current menu has chicken and lamb kebabs, cheeseburgers, nuggets, fish fingers, a halloumi burger, and a smaller roast portion. Reviews also describe children enjoying meals and staff being kind to young guests. Picky eaters have familiar choices, while adults can explore the mezze and Turkish grill, making this a notably easy family option.
Area vibe: Small-market-town centre known for its wide high street, independent shops and Georgian architecture
Safety: Generally safe and quiet with good lighting and easy evening walking though quieter after shops close
What's nearby: Near Marlborough town centre, local shops, Marlborough College, A4 road and countryside access; small village feel
Start with Turkish mezze and charcoal cooking, or choose one of the generously portioned Sunday roasts.
Plan for a countryside pub visit with useful parking and outdoor space, but allow for a premium bill and possible service-charge surprises.
Expect a cosy, welcoming village pub with a quiet conservatory and enclosed garden, balanced by a few rough edges.