Visited from Canada... It was the best part of Swindon! I love (and miss) pubs like this. A must…read more Great atmosphere around people that care.

I do love to abuse Swindon for being an armpit of a town, but this place isn't so bad. It's a…read morelittle pub on the corner, with friendly staff which serves some really great ales. They've even got some helpful advice on the wall describing their offerings. Great in the warmer weather, as you can sit outside. And for me, who is used to London prices, this place is a steal. That being said, I tend to try and escape Swindon as quickly as possible when I finish work, so visits are relatively rare!

A proper pub in Swindon. On my second visit, Dave the landlord, shouted my name and welcomed me…read moreback. With a nod towards the real ales, he poured a proper pint and served it with an "Y'alright?". The Donkey is a perfect pub to meet your mates, make some new ones, or have a quite time next to the working fireplaces. There's dart and poker nights for those that play, and live music one night a week. Located just off of Wood St, the Donkey makes a brilliant stop before or after dining at Swindon's best. Can't recommend the Roaring Donkey enough for those who like pubs, proper ales, and great company.

I know why it is called the "roaring donkey" if anybody is interested. At least according to one of…read morethe elderly locals called Robin when I used to drink there in 1996. He said a donkey was tethered outside the pub always in the same place and when it was time for it to go home and be fed it would roar to make sure its owner knew. And when donkeys want to make a lot of noise they can and it is a bit like a roar. I have heard this. He said the pub is haunted as well and he has seen an old lady sat at the table by the window.

This Spoons is smaller than the other located within the Siwndon City Center (The Savoy), and is…read moreclose to the rail station. Same great deals on food and drinks. The unique carpeting and mismatched tables/chairs bring me joy - we just don't have anything quite like this where I live. There is a special Christmas menu but I opted for an alfredo, which was surprisingly delicious. I love that a Spoons nevers try to be anything other than what they are - a dependable place to get food, drink, and do your thing. Everyone is welcome, and they can accommodate groups as well as solo diners. (Note that this is the same listing as the JD Wetherspoons, Swindon)

If I say best pub around Swindon Town Center, I believe It wont be an over-statement. I just love…read moreit. May improve on their food quality though, but to booze and dance and have a crazy weekend, this is the place!

Local spot for pints and music. This is where the locals go for pints. Many are getting closed…read moredown, a problem in Bath and being replaced by touristy cocktail bars. This place has all the love of classic dive bars if that is your scene. Good music and friendly faces. Interesting fact -- the owner was going to sell it but the locals really wanted to hold on to it. He offered it to them if they could take up a collection and buy it -- and they did! Peter Gabriel is also one of the co-owners.

My husband and I went for beers today. There was a good assortment of choices. My review is…read moremainly for the gracious hospitality of the bar keepers. They were so friendly and spent lots of time with us making suggestions for the visiting the area. Thank you so much!

The bartender was really nice-she chatted a bit about the area and responded to my request for a…read morelocal beer.

Visiting Bath for a couple days and stepped in here for a pint to cap the day of sightseeing. Local…read morefolk were welcoming, and we had an interesting chat. I'm thankful for this Yelp app and our reviews which is very helpful in finding great spots we might miss otherwise.

I LOVE WETHERSPOONS!…read more This is definitely the best Spoons in Swindon. It is much larger than the other location, plentiful seating, and seemed to be better staffed (at least during the several times I visited). Tables - not sticky Food and drink - arrived VERY quickly Ladies toilet - just to the left of the bar, not maze! Of course there is no shortage of Spoons charm - the mismatched chairs, the crazy carpet, the "regulars" :) Of all the Spoons I have visited, I'd rate The Savoy a solid 4.4..... being generous I'll round up to a 5.

Absolutely terrible! Men invading women's toilets repetitively. Gave me several accounts of food…read morepoisoning very rude staff. horrible atmosphere creates a terrible mood. Never leave your kids attended with the staff. The toilets are invaded. I'm not happy with the service provided they failed to provide my refund in full and they continue to lie. There is no sign about the toilets and how men are allowed into the women's. I am beyond furious with the service provided today and I will not be returning. Keep this review noted.

Wasn't expecting to find such great shisha outside of London. Staff were friendly and food was good…read moretoo, I'll be coming back!

From the owner: The perfect atmosphere for a relaxing shisha, with a warm, welcoming and friendly environment…read more Providing food, drinks, desserts and shakes!

1st thing that got my attention about this joint is its name. As a visiting American tourist from…read moreSoCal, I'm like, that's cool. We stopped by for lunch, I had the grilled chicken with mushroom and a light lager. My cousin, who is a native, ordered the Tortillas as an appetizer. I'm like my 1st Mexican dish in the UK and it sucked. The Guacamole tasted store bought, the cheese had melted into a glob & clung to the chips like death to a corpse. The salsa was horrid. Lol. I suppose Mexican food isn't as big here as it is in Southern California. However, I liked my sandwich & the beef & Guinness pie was delicious.

My wife & I ate here today (16/1/2010). Staff were very…read moreprofessional and made sure we felt welcome, the inn achieves that difficult blend of an English Pub and quality restaurant very well. Ample parking, very clean premises fast and efficient service. We chose the steak, it was cooked to our requirements, and was well presented with mushrooms, tomatoes and peas. The portions were more than ample, to the point where both of us were unable to consider eating the amazing array of sweets on offer. I think you have got the message that we really enjoyed our meal and would not hesitate to recommend it to you.

The Rolleston is just off of the Swindon city centre and is your typical neighborhood pub. The…read morecrowd tends to lean more to the younger side, and there was Top 40 American alternative douche rock playing over the sound system, but it was bearable since I had a friend to talk with. I like that there are so many windows to offer natural light inside-- not something that is typical of most pubs in England. Lots and lots of beers on tap. The bartender was sweet, but refused to chill a shot of vodka for me. I think my request was lost in translation a bit. Also, I wasn't able to catch any live music here, but it appeared as though they have something going on almost every night of the week.

Went in Rolleston and asked for if they do a vegetarian roast(menu had a choice of beef or pork)was…read moretold yes and got served a dish of sloppy veg and lentils with a sweet crumble on top.....i thought the rest of the dinner was coming(roast potatoes,gravy etc)....but that was it!....THAT WAS IT!..

A great pub that I always try to have a pint in if we are visiting family in Swindon. Tucked behind…read morethe college on a steep hill this was my local and favourite pub for two years till I moved to London (a long time ago). Its small, its busy and the staff are friendly. Lots of regulars - you will get a welcome and not a stare. Live music. Managed to pop in for a swift pint this summer and nothing had changed - as friendly as ever. I think this pub and the Domebuster flumes in Swindon are the only two reasons to visit. Combined gives my idea of a perfect day.......

Small pub with very, very friendly people- most of which are regulars…read more Average beer/wine/spirit selection. Theres a corner for darts and a few places to sit but alot of people just hang out at the bar. 4stars for the quirky friendly people and the atmosphere they bring!