A very, very good country pub. An excellent and varied menu (try the home smoked meats). We go on…read moreoccasion, particularly for family celebrations and have never been disappointed.

We stayed here for a couple of nights, with a B&B package, and ate in the restaurant on the first…read morenight (though the food is the same throughout the pub). The building dates back to the 1600s, but was refurbished in 1745, when the attractive classical portico was added at the front. The interior is therefore as you'd expect: lots of wood everywhere, heavy ceiling beams, and the 40+ rooms are scattered across a first floor which is all odd angles and narrow passageways. The bar downstairs is spacious and on several levels. Our room was a superior double, and it was spacious and well equipped: a lobby area had a large wardrobe (containing the iron, ironing board and hairdryer), and the room itself had a superking-sized bed, with a sofa bed, two lounge chairs, desk and bedside tables. The bed was very comfortable and the radiators heated the room really quickly. The bathroom had a bath with a shower above: great for baths (lashings of hot water filled the long tub really quickly) but the shower pressure was not very good, so you had to stand under it or use it hand-held. The floorboards were also really squeaky - a facet of being an old building, but it would irritate some people. Overall the room was comfortable; the furniture was a little tired, but it suited our purposes. Breakfast consisted of a buffet (a limited selection of cereals and breads, and the coffee is filter only) with various cooked options to order. On the first day, we both had the full cooked breakfast (mine vegetarian). These were okay, except mine did not have the vegetarian sausages advertised on the menu (they didn't have any). The second day we went for smoked salmon and scrambled egg on toast, and smashed avocado and poached eggs on sourdough toast, and these were much better. On the first evening, we ate in the restaurant, with starters of deep fried mushrooms, mushroom & truffle soup, and burgers as a main course. The food was perfectly good pub grub, and very good value for money, with two courses with drinks at £25 a head. The hotel has ample parking in a car park behind - you just have to give your registration number to reception on arrival - and also very good Wi-Fi. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, we thought it was very good value for money, and we would happily stay again.

Nice little hotel above the pub and great location, right in the centre of the high street. My…read moreparents usually stay here for our family reunions and so we've eaten here a few times and they always have good traditional pup options.

This hotel is a gem. The town and people are charming and the food wonderful!…read moreIt is very old. Stairs only. Steep too! My room (1)is wood framed and the floor slanted like a fun house! The poster bed is comfy with a great duvet. Full pub/restaurant too. I'll be back ( yes, they have a haunt)

Took my parents to the Black Swan for Mothering Sunday dinner, the food was excellent, two of us…read morehad beef wellington, one had mixed grill, and one steak and ale pie. My only niggle was that it felt like ages until the food arrived (we had desserts but not starters), maybe it was just because I was hungry!

The Angel is the expensive option for staying in Chippenham. It is in the centre of town, opposite…read morethe Bear, which is undergoing refurbishment at the time of writing. the Angel was extensively modernized in 2007, with a modern block of rooms and a gym with pool added. Rooms in the main block are spacious and attractively decorated (we had one of the four poster rooms looking down on the Market Square). Heating was a little erratic in this cold snap. Staff were friendly and helpful, and seemed remarkably young. Food in the restaurant in the evening was of a reasonable standard, priced a little over average for the area, although the breakfast was poor. The "English Breakfast" was sausage, one egg, bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash browns, with toast and coffee. The mushrooms were cold, and the egg was, well, odd. The main lounge is popular for tea and coffee, with various locals as well as guests visiting while we were there.

Stayed here for a week on business. Glad that this was located close to businesses but wish they…read morewere open a little later so I could check them out at the end of a long day of business. The hotel room was comfortable and clean. TV channels were minimal and sometimes would be glitchy.

We came here for a traditional Sunday roast dinner and were not disappointed!…read more They were out of the beef but that's ok because chickens and ham (gammon) were delish! Yorkshire pudding is a bread, we call it popovers in the US. Unlimited "yorkies" with your roast. Kiddo got the kid chicken sandwich!

The ambience / interior decor is very cool, such a British Pub feeling. The staff was very friendly…read moreand supportive of our party of 10 that came in for dinner. The menu was diverse; and everything looked good. Everyone in our party was pleased with their food. Full bar menu too. The only negative was the food service was slow; for appetizers, drinks and meals. I would recommend and I will be back if ever in the area.

Definitely 2 thumbs up (Mrs G and myself)!…read more My 4 star rating is based on the whole experience- and what an experience! A truly wonderful long weekend (3 night stay). The food (both dinner and breakfast) was definitely good, not Michelin star by any means (they are preparing meals for hundreds at the same times after all! - but good and plentiful with many choices and options. Breakfast from full English to Continental and more. Dinner involves 3 courses, good and friendly service with many choices including a different roast every day, a different themed cuisine every day (E.g. Asian etc) and specials (look just above the desserts on the daily menu). The rooms are clean and roomy enough, service is good, but it must be about time to bring in new mattresses please!). The building itself, inside and out, and the history is MAGNIFICENT. And then the entertainment every night - a LOT of fun and John-Philip was amazing. We have never (by choice) been on a cruise but this must be a somewhat similar experience for a quick getaway with things to do all day long (and evening til after midnight) The food, both dinners and breakfast was both plentiful, varied and pretty good. Service was very good. Our first visit to a Warner Hotel. Will we be back to another - YES!

As a building this place is fantastic. You really do feel as though you are staying in a place…read moresteeped in history. Hotel rooms, in the main, are typically Warners - a step up from a Travel Lodge but not much more. A couple of historic rooms are available (including a haunted one!) with a little more character. Breaks here are half-board and you'll find yourself sitting on an allocated table in a huge restaurant. Service here can be buffet or a la carte at your pleasure. Food is OK, a notch above school catering but a long way from fine dining. Leisure facilities are good. The majority of guests will be retired, and a long-time retired at that. Evening entertainment is provided and ranges from acceptable to quite good. It's easy listening in the main. Themed breaks happen throughout the year ranging from entertainment breaks through to sporting or arty breaks. A small additional charge will apply. This place used to be good to use as a base for travelling. Unfortunately, increases in prices have made other options more attractive. Warners are trying to lower their target market but this is not really yet evidenced. No children

Food was good - Mac and cheese was fantastic. Warm Bakewell tart was tasty. Service was appalling…read more It took longer to order than to get and eat the food. Lady behind the bar said she was unable and didn't know how to make the gin and tonic listed on the drinks menu and then couldn't make the tea requested by another waiting customer. A big shame as the history at the Bear is awesome and the food was great.

A nice place to have a drink, if only it wasn't for the following reasons:…read more Every Tuesday morning they allow people with severe mental health issues (some from the local psych hospital Green Lane) into the bar with no control from healthcare professionals, paranoid schizophrenics and alcohol DO NOT MIX. Over-priced food, nice food, but incredibly over-priced for simple "pub grub". If you are in Devizes, and have a little cash spare, call in, except Tuesday mornings!.

Do you like beige? Yes? Then this is the hotel for you…read more Everything about this place is mediocre; the functionally bland rooms with their tiny en-suites, the price, the food, the location, the frustratingly slow wifi and the colour scheme. Beigeness. And that's not even a real word. The website description starts with the excitement inducing sentence: 'This welcoming hotel is less than 5-minutes drive from junction 15 of the M4 and 2 miles from central Swindon.' QED. Incidentally, waiting 90 minutes for room service is not pleasant. I actually gnawed part of my arm off due to the hunger. No doubt the restaurant was busy and it's near Christmas and blah blah blah. On the plus side the staff are nice enough and very helpful. In addition, there is a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym for all your fitness needs. Oh, it's also close to a steam museum... So, if you're the sort of person who likes to stay in cheap, clean and vapid environments for a night, don your M&S khaki trousers and drive your Toyota Corolla down the M4 for a fun-filled yawn-fest. This place achieves in providing you with everything you need but nothing you really want.

This is an excellent hotel contrary to the snide review made in 2014.. The staff are excellent, the…read morefood is good and there is a gym, pool and sauna included. The rooms are clean and en-suite, some are a little small but perfectly acceptable. Prices reflect demand so mid week they are high due to business usage. Weekends are very reasonable. so if you want comfort, good food and recently modernised surroundings that is what you will get.

The Shears Inn is a delightful pub/small hotel that truly relies on word of mouth to get by…read more Fortunately, as the food is top notch, the staff pleasant and helpful and the surroundings well appointed, it doesn't have too much to worry about. Tucked away on a country back road intersection, you'll have to be taken by someone who's been before. There are plenty of returnees though! It can get quite busy on a lunchtime, especially on a Friday and booking is advisable regardless of when you are planning on coming. That said they can usually fit you in with 24hrs notice. Finally, although it is a popular and quite often a busy pub, the clientele is rather well-heeled. Those worrying that the soldiers of Tidworth and Bulford have discovered it needn't worry, although the officers certainly have.

Had a wonderful Sunday lunch here, friends has recommended it and it didn't disappoint. Friendly…read morestaff too, would totally recommend this place

Food was amazing! Service spot on and ambiance akin to an English Pub. Definitely recommend eating…read morehere.

Costumer service is very good Food is delicious…read more Restaurant is so lovely Nice place to go chill and have lunch/dinner.