Hixon in Wiltshire

We had a truly wonderful evening at Hixon. Dave and his team are a class above and the food was exceptional. Thank you, Hixon!

Friendly staff, great atmosphere, gorgeous decor and most importantly great steak! We’ll definitely be back!

Food was average Didn't stay very warm and not sure fish was evenly cooked. Had to ask for mushy peas to be heated up, still didnt stay warm and were so mashed they were more sauce than peas. 12.5% "optional" service charge was also cheeky and staff not happy when asked to remove it. Staff were pleasant enough

Lovely food. Very kind and helpful host (Dave) and staff. Looking forward to coming back for the new menu (looking forward to the pie and new menu).

Definitely the best restaurant for hungry travelers looking for an amazing gastronomic experience. I ordered Hampshire Sirloin Beef, which came with various vegetables, including broccoli baked in cheese, homemade bread, and sauce. Every bite of the food literally melted in my mouth - super! And lay attention, that not all the vine options are available in 175 ml glasses, so probably you have to take 250ml minimum

Whilst camping in our van at the camping club site during storm Bert we wanted to escape to a good Sunday roast.I'm so glad we found Hixon.Great tasty roast,lovely vibe with super friendly,attentive staff without being OTT.Wish we lived closer we'd be regular customers.Many thanks Hixon, especially Dave who looked after us.

Had a lovely Sunday dinner, it was a real treat to be seated in the private dining area, allowed us to relax with our children without disturbing others. The food was lovely, big portions, prompt friendly service and nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

Food was amazing, would recommend

Great atmosphere, friendly and attentive service, and the food was excellent .

Sunday roast: Above average. Beef was good but portions were slightly too small. 3 slices of roast spuds wasn't enough and not crispy enough but you could really taste the rosemary. Great flavour. All-you-can-eat vegitables was average. Amazing yorky pud. Amazing gravy. Fantastic service and staff were brilliant with our 5yr old when she refused to leave. Great desserts too. Probably a little pricey for what you get but Hixon are proving very reliable so far. Didn't mind automatic 12.5% tip because staff really earned it. All-you-can-eat steak on wednesday night: Steak was good but the service was slow. There weren't enough side orders and our steak went cold whilst waiting for sides. Overall quality was OK for the unlimited offering but I would have been dissatisfied if I had paid full price on another night. Beer arrived with dirt floating in the froth/head. Staff were fantastic. They managed to survive a brutally busy evening without any major hickups, just delays. I think they were understaffed. 12.5% tip automatically added to the menu is cheeky. Overall it felt like a 3 star experience but the quality of some of the steak I ate was definitely 5 star worthy on its own.

Food was amazing along with the drinks and staff! Atmosphere was grate if not a bit loud due to a birthday party going on at the same time, other than that 10/10

Good place to eat out in Salisbury. Good food, service and atmosphere.

Brilliant meal! Service and food were 10/10.

We had a table for eight after attending a ceremony at the Cathedral. The location was perfect as was the restaurant. The service was fantastic and friendly. a really nice feel to the occasion. Thank you to everyone who looked after us, you were brilliant 🤩🙏👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Set lunch menu is absolutely fabulous - 17.50 for 2 courses - best fish and chips I have eaten in a restaurant for a long time - atmosphere - I scored 2 as we were only one of 2 tables in there so more people need to discover this! I think they serve Wed-Fri till 5pm - it such good value so get it booked and keep Hixon doing the good stuff they do - great service and great value. Well done you lot!

Just had an amazing Sunday lunch & plenty of it we had beef which was cooked to perfection service was 10/10 staff were friendly & attentive this was our first visit & we will be back for more highly recommend.

The new chicken with creamed leeks and mushroom ketchup is amazing!

We liked the staff and the atmosphere. Recommended!

We are at Hixon on a Saturday evening. The food was nice although starters arrived cold, steaks had to be returned because they were undercooked and cold plus the peppercorn sauce tasted of flour and not much else. Overall though the food was good and high quality. It was the service that let our visit down, seemed understaffed and no manager in sight. From when we sat at our table to having our first drink in our hand it was 50 minutes! We ordered wine for our main course which arrived nearly as we'd finished eating! I also asked for help with wine selection and our server said "sorry I can't help with that, never tried any of them" with no offer to find any one that could. it was disappointing considering it was a special occasion for our group.

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Food lovely. Service quick and the staff were great. Definitely one for a return visit. Homemade Yorkshire pudding was a bonus and the sticky toffee pudding just left me wanting more 👍

Understaffed,, three tables walked out whilst we were there.

Been a few times and every time the service is so slow! We went to the limitless Steak night, which is a great concept. Shame was after 15 minutes just sitting there we had to alert a member of staff to ask if we could order a drink! It was so frustrating as it’s such a great place with loads of potential for a fabulous atmosphere and the food is great! I think they’re under staffed as we’ve experienced slow service at their Sunday lunches ( which was worse!) We eventually received our plates and were served our steak and frites and salad after 30 minutes. They need a dynamic front of house to reassure and communicate to the customers. Also a cheeky 12.5% service charge automatically added on. An expensive night out.

Very pleasant experience excellent food. Really enjoyed the whole thing.

Delicious! Service is very slow.

Fantastic meal. We shared 3 starters and one main course and dessert between two of us. Every course was delicious. Bill £100 and we had 2 glasses of wine each and husband a pint of beer.

The slightly pricy Sunday roast made total sense as there is no comparison in quality to any place I've ever been. From reception to the stuffing balls every thing was perfect and delicious. The one of a kind that only grandmas could do.

Best fish and chips I've had in all our stays in England!

Staff are so attentive and considerate. Pistachio cheesecake was amazing. Unfortunately my wagyu burger was cold, but they kindly removed it from the bill, after offering to do another. Dauphonoise potato, slightly underdone but had great flavours! Love the locally sourced approach. For me, overpriced but glad we tried it.

Fantastic afternoon at Hixon Salisbury, warm welcome, attentive service, the food (and wine!) was great and very reasonably priced. Thank you, we will be back.

Lovely restaurant. Top notch menu with really tasty steaks. Have been a few times and need to book to be safe on the busier days.

So delicious ! Great sized portions. Lovely setting …. The restaurant Salisbury has been missing !! All this AND reasonably priced !!! If we were ever very picky - Salt pot was empty and waiter forgot the water 💦 but gladly over look the human fallibility ! The staff were very nice 👍 Over all we were so impressed and enjoyed every course ! The price was a pleasant surprise !

First time at Hixon on Saturday. Table booked online. Was seated and served promptly. Service was fast, staff friendly. Did feel starters and mains came out slightly too quick, but would prefer earlier than a delay! Pre meal cocktails ordered and was delicious. Starters were squid, pork scratching and x2 oysters. Mains included wagyu burger and lamb. All delicious. Meat tender and cooked rare which was perfect. Decor was fantastic, 1920s-1940s feel, lovely deep green curtains drawn to give guests privacy away from the public street. Felt intimate. Atmosphere was great. Would recommended coming here.

Delicious well cooked food served by wonderful staff.

Highly recommended. Staff attentive bur not intrusive. Food excellent, worth a visit. Thank you for the birthday surprise. Will visit again soon

Went here for my birthday about a month ago and forgot to review it. I hadn’t heard of this place until I went there, but I wish that I had. The food was absolutely superb, I fought my way through the ribeye and thought I was defeated, but as soon as I was given the go-ahead on my girlfriends remaining fish and chips I felt my ears spring up like a bunny and in no time I had consumed half a cod. One meal and a half is a magnificent feat for myself, and without the aid of those cocktails I fear it would not have been achieved. My French Martini was the best I’ve had, my sister begged to differ, claiming it was “too sweet”. There is no such thing and she is a fool; wouldn’t recommend eating the frozen raspberry it came with though. I wish I had the room for dessert as I’m sure it would have been lovely but this is the opportunity cost for eating a plate and a half. Aside from food, I was a big fan of the interior, the service was standard and of a good pace, and I can’t tell you about the price as, it being my birthday, I didn’t spend a dime!

Very good Portobello Mushroom with Rose winę, well chilled. I recommend it!

Eaten here now on many occasions and I love it. The food keeps getting better and better. The menu changes regularly. Everytime I go in I try something new and everytime I am delighted with the food. The staff are friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is great. Credit to all the staff 👏

Very good food. Took a minute to get to get it out, but was well worth it. Highly recommend!

Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and great service. Our 2-year-old enjoyed his set menu but mostly the burger and ice cream.

We came to Hixon for girls lunch, few travelled from Swindon & few travelled from Bournemouth. It was overall a superb lunch & experience!! Positives: My niece has a milk allergy, the host was very attentive to my 12 year old niece allergy. My sister in law is 37 weeks pregnant & asked for the lamb to be well done & it was cooked to perfection. I had the sirloin steak, added with two King prawns with Caesar salad on the side, and for dessert I had lemon slice. It was absolutely flavoursome, cooked to perfection and I highly recommend it!! However My SIL mum had an issue with her dish, butternut squash had lots of cabbage underneath which was not listed in the menu which she dislike however the host gave her new one without the cabbage. My sister had few issues, her glass of champagne had no bubbles, but host kindly gave her a new glass with no hassle, and unfortunately her steak was well done instead medium rare (he very kindly took her bill off) Her dessert of sticky pudding didn’t look as nice as my SIL toffee pudding which was presented beautifully. Negative: Unfortunately the young waitress who looked after us, when she was placing our drinks onto the table she placed her hands at the top rim of the glass luckily the drinks had straws (So sorry for nitpicking but being in the hospitality myself, placing hands on top rim of the glass it’s a big no no for bartender, FOH staffs and it’s unhygienic) Toward end of our meal the host was away, the service was different and slow. We had to get the waitress attention few times, to ask for two steak knives, to clear the table, for the dessert menu, the bill etc. *** Despite the few issues we have had, the host/manager did rectify the issues straight away, he went above & beyond and provided an excellent service to meet our demands. The food was delicious The restaurant and toilet is very clean, beautifully decorated, highly recommend Hixon.

Managed to catch the last table but would recommend booking. Food was absolutely delicious and justified the slightly high prices. Only downfall was that my beer wasn't fresh and they forgot to bring the wine we ordered but it was a busy Saturday night and we still enjoyed our meals regardless. The plates coming out the kitchen were all mouth watering. Would definitely come back if we were from the area

Food was good. However, the service was not that great. First, we had to wait to place the order when there were just a very few visitors. Then I ordered a second glass of wine which has never come - they just forgot. Lastly, we asked for a bill and have been waiting forever until we got it - we had to remind. Service charge was included, but the way.

Slow slow slow! Way too slow. Everything from drinks orders to mains which took nearly an hour to arrive. The food was however excellent

Wonderful food, atmosphere and service. Highly recommended👍

Steak was delicious, garnish was not cup of my tea and could be better, for dessert I ordered Creme Brulee and was fantastic ,service was great, Chloe did it as best 👍👍👏👏

The best experience of dining so far in Salisbury. Very professional great service. Staff helpful and attentive. Food was delicious and atmosphere is so awesome with great vibes. Simple but impressive interior especially love striking orange leaves on door at green front. Indoor and out seating. Even I didn't booked a table but luckily got one. Each of my friend enjoyed their meal and the venue. Thanks to the staff for making our day

Food smashes it out the park, service follows suit however slightly too quiet for me personally!

Great service, good atmosphere,, friendly staff and reasonable prices for the venue. First time visiting but will definitely come again!

Walked in on spec this lunchtime (Father’s Day),sat outside with our dog and had one of the best Sunday lunches we’ve had in a long time,well done and thank you.Well worth a visit! 👍

Found nothing to complain about, very good all round

Booked here for lunch. Great service from the staff really friendly and attentive. Both courses were nice too! Would visit again.

We visited on a Wednesday for their bottomless steak and were really impressed. I'm lactose intolerant and they catered to my needs (making me a salad and peppercorn sauce) which was above expectations. Although I'm not sure what would have happened had I wanted more sauce, as the sauce and steak 'top ups' are brought around by the waiter for everyone frequently. The food was really tasty and we were impressed by how often we were offered more if we wanted it.

Here is a review for Hixon restaurant in Salisbury: ## Delicious Food, Disappointing Service Hixon is a posh restaurant in Salisbury that promises an upscale dining experience. While the food itself was absolutely delicious, the service left much to be desired during our recent visit. ### The Positives Let's start with the high point - the food was exceptional. Every dish was prepared with high-quality ingredients and expert technique. The flavors were vibrant and well-balanced. It's clear the kitchen staff are highly skilled. The menu offered a nice variety of options for different dietary needs as well. ### The Letdowns Unfortunately, the service was a major letdown and dampened the overall experience. We encountered very slow and inattentive service throughout our meal. I had to remind the supervisor twice about my beer order, which is unacceptable for an upscale restaurant. Even worse, my daughter's ice cream dessert came with the wrong flavor - a mistake that should not happen at an establishment of this caliber. The issues seemed to stem from a shift change, which apparently caused some confusion and lack of coordination among the staff. However, this is not an excuse. A restaurant like Hixon should have systems in place to ensure a smooth transition between shifts. ### Overall The food alone makes Hixon worth trying for a special occasion. But the service problems are glaring and detract from what should be a premium dining experience. Unless the service issues are addressed, it will be difficult to fully enjoy and recommend this restaurant. Here's hoping Hixon gets its front-of-house operations up to the same high standards as its kitchen.

Very good service food excellent and plenty of it

We spent some nice time here having our lunch. The food was delicious, served in modern way. The lunch menu allowed everyone from our group of 4 to find something that we enjoyed. Really loved the ambience. Just few steps away from the cathedral. The service was very helpful. Highly recommend it!

Had a fantastic first visit here for a family birthday lunch. The staff were genuinely friendly and the food was fantastic. You expect great steaks in a place like this but didn’t expect the tastiest fish n chips we’d had in years. Would compete with the best of Brixham fish restaurants ! Great addition to Salisbury, thoroughly recommended.

Great service. Sat outside on a lovely day All the wait staff made it very pleasant. Food was very good and fixed price menu was quite affordable

Staff are really friendly & mostly experienced, and really happy to help at every turn. Gazpacho (pleasingly seasonal!) was superb, fries perfectly done, portions generous. Wines by the glass are thoughtfully chosen to match the food. Highly recommended for Salisbury high street lunch.

The best dinner I've had out in Salisbury for years! And also good value for money for how high quality the food was. The beef crochettes were phenomenal, and the pistachio lamb was probably the best lamb I've ever had. Wonderful service, great atmosphere. Highly recommend for date night or a special event.

Delicious food, attentive and friendly staff and really decent value. He went for a birthday dinner on our trip to the city and we got red carpet treatment. Thanks for the great service. Would definitely recommend!

Just a fantastic place, delicious food. Service was great.

The best roast beef we have had in a restaurant. Very noisy, a bit slow, but in the end it was well worth the wait

Came here for a family late lunch, absolute bargain for 3 courses, very good food and decent portions, children’s menu was brilliant and they catered well for babies

An absolutely wonderful experience on my Birthday. Food fantastic, service excellent. Highly recommend. Steaks done to perfection. Whole meal an absolute delight. Thank you

A very nice restaurant/stake house and professionally ran.

Very good restaurant in the center of the city

Third time at Hixon and every bit as good as the previous times. Our server Anna was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable.

Hixon was absolutely amazing, every member of the team that we interacted with was amazing and polite, the owner and the part owner/ manager had all the time to talk to myself and my partner even with a busy restaurant, nothing seemed rushed or pushy, the food was sublime and there was no room at all for improvement. We had a cocktail to start which was also fantastic! The value for money was excellent. I would highly recommend Hixon to anyone, my only disappointment is that I do not live closer to go more often!

Very busy so service took a while but great food and friendly, helpful staff. Would recommend.

Wonderful independent restaurant in the heart of Salisbury. The service was excellent throughout the evening, the manager even took time to speak to us, and ensure our evening was going well. Menu offered good variety and very high quality; we had two different steaks, a burger and the fish of the day. Overall, a fantastic experience with a combination of great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Very good food that we got was excellent. Service was a bit slow.

We went there for diner about 2 months ago and we loved it so much we went again. Food was lovely and service was great with really lovely and friendly staff. The menu is excellent and we should be back soon.

Your lunch menu is ace value and very tasty.

Hixon communication is non existent. I wanted to make a booking but had a few questions, two separate messages sent via social media, both have been read and ignored. Comments also left on social media posts, they are very active on social media so it is just ignorance. Not going to bother now as I've had a poor experience before I've even walked through the door.

Excellent restaurant, really solid menu and excellent atmosphere. The service was excellent too. Half way through our meal a very loud group arrived and sat next to us. The server was very accommodating and we switched tables to further away with no fuss or awkwardness. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal out.

very tasty, friendly service, good food and a great experience

Had a great meal with wife and her parents. Lovely sirloin steaks and beer brewed by the owners themselves 😁

I absolutely love Hixon. Their lunch meal specials are great. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing. I highly recommend.

I recently ate at Hixon from a friend's recommendation. Our server, Anna was very friendly and helpful with any queries/questions we had regarding some items on the menu. The fillet steak I ordered was cooked as requested (Rare) and all the items ordered were great. We will be looking at returning in the future.

Had a fantastic meal here with Eva as our server. The food was fantastic, service very friendly and the atmosphere was electric! The restaurant is beautiful. Would definitely visit again!

Great couple of lunches here over the past month, one birthday meal with a friend that we were served by a new starter Jamie who was lovely and attentive whilst learning the ropes, the Bartender on opening up our bottle of red and we had a laugh about all of our hospitality jobs. A cracking Tomahawk shared between the 2 of us. Came back this weekend just gone for a meal with the family, grandparents loved their Wagu burgers and starters off of the sert menu and my sirloin with peppercorn sauce and crab on toast were both top tier too. Roxy looked after us who made sure we were kept topped up and everything was well throughout with a busy floor of tables. Parents looking forward to returning due to some envious eyes at our neighbouring tables Fish & Chips 👍

I have been eager to try Hixons due to the excellent reviews We were served by the friendly and knowledgeable Anna - her recommendations were excelllent The Beef Brisket croquettes absolutely melt in your mouth and the steaks and lamb mains were of the highest quality Very reasonably priced for quality - I will 100% be back soon

Adequate menu, excellent cooking, superb friendly service, altogether really good value.

Really good latte and hot chocolate. Latte art on both was perfect. Tasty hot sausage roll and bacon cheese croissant. Warm atmosphere with modern design and plants dotted about.

Had high expectations given the price of the food here, Firstly took ages to find us a table in an empty restraunt, Ordered lamb rib, medium rib eye steak & children's chicken Lamb was very fatty although tasty Steak although very tasty came out well done, no steak knife served so had to go and ask for one as it was very tough, Also would prefer if the children's chips wasn't salted. Someone did come and check on us regarding the steak and offered to do another, would have rathered a % off the bill really Adding service charge to the bill was a bit of a joke really

Staff were lovely and really helpful, food was tasty but value for money isn't great. Paid £5 to add a langoustine and got about a teaspoon of meat.

Very reasonable price for the lunch set and overall good quality in all aspects including decoration, food, service and atmosphere

Booked Hixon for our Christmas meal, was given the private room which was amazing !! The service was incredible, super friendly, and so was the food, would recommend to any one and will definitely come back

Great place for a steak. Service and food we're great.

We had a superb dining experience last Saturday night. The service was attentive and informative, with a smile, Anna was great. The food was delicious, we had the best olives, a nice touch is the free bread when you settle down. We had excellent steaks, burgers and chicken. Could not fault it, followed by sharing some puddings. Highly recommend the creme brulee. Excellent selection of drinks for those wanting a beer or wine, with a non alcohol selection, we had some 0% Peroni. The atmosphere was very comfortable, not too close to other diners, so you don't feel too surrounded or it's too loud. We will return.

Lovely food went for the lunch time deal and amazing value and quality for money will definitely go away

Delicious food and friendly staff.

Had the 2 course lunch for £15, great value, amazing food. Lovely restaurant and very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Service was great .. food was delicious and a lovely ambience. . try some of the sides. Loved the cocktails.

A group of four of us had lunch here yesterday, can’t fault it at all. Great 3 course lunch for reasonable price, excellent service and food that won’t disappoint. Will definitely be returning soon.

Nice food Nice taste Nice service

Me and my partner went to Hixon last night to celebrate a special occasion and had a fabulous time. The food was incredible so delicious and beautifully presented, the cocktails and mocktails were stunning and the service from everyone, particularly Lottie who took care of us from the start was wonderful too. Lottie was really friendly and knowledgeable and I look forward to eating there another time. Super special night.

Great place for a three course lunch. Great value for money and style in the surroundings. Really enjoyed our lunch. Highly recommended.

Hixon Pub turned out to be a hidden gem during our trip to Salisbury. I went for the chicken at £19, and hands down, my friends agreed it was the best kind of meat on the table. The portions were generous, so much so that I couldn't finish everything, but it was the best decision we made – quick service, friendly staff and incredibly tasty. The meat came with a plate of veggies and flavorful potatoes, making the price totally worth it. Sharing the abundance of food with my friends made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The sauces they offer are excellent too, adding an extra layer of satisfaction. Just a heads up, we had to wait an hour for a table, so it's wise to book your dinner in advance. Overall, this is a must-visit for the best English traditional dish in Salisbury. This is my best English dinner so far 🍽️🇬🇧

Our new favourite restaurant. A lovely welcome, excellent service, and delicious food at a very reasonable price.