Swindon Greyhound Stadium in Swindon

Whilst visiting my son and his family we went greyhound racing at Swindon one Saturday morning. It was the first time my 6 year old granddaughter and 2 and a half grandson had ever been to a meeting, my granddaughter loved watching the dogs whilst my grandson was more interested in his bacon sandwich. The stadium is run down but was talking with several greyhound owners and over the far side they have already begun to build a new stadium

Seems a bit run down and could've had a far better atmosphere e.g. playing music or having some fun things to do in the waits in between. Other than that, it was good fun. We didn't bet but it was nice to watch the greyhounds racing. Thanks for a good time! :)

If anybody bets at this track they are crazy. They have a computer making sure you don't win. They place money on selections after the race is over. Did you ever notion the price always goes down on the winner on the last flash. I will show you some screen shots tomorrow.

The place is very run down, we did a groupon deal to visit having never been to see the greyhounds race before. It included a burger and a drink. Chicken burger was great and a soft drink or carlsberg or wkd. There are 2 bars, indoor seating area and two totes. There us a separate fast food restaurant and a separate sit down restaurant. We had such a fun evening watching the dogs & betting on them. Cheap bets if you chose to - to win and place from a £1 - I would visit again really enjoyable.

First visit and last visit traveled from Birmingham expecting good night because of the reviews but absolutely shocking place needs knocking down and rebuilding atmosphere shocking the smell of grease as you work through the gates if you can call them gates never again people who have writ good reviews must of got paid to do so

We chose to go to Swindon Greyhound track because our local one at Poole was closed down. I still don't understand the reason for that and after seeing the outside of Swindon's I reallly can't understand the decision. the outside of the stadium is currently on a building site. The road entrance is diabolical and entire stadium looks like it should be demolished. The restaurant got colder as the evening went on and the drafts came through the windows. Many people were eating with their coats on. I chose to have a pint of bitter and it came with a fly in it. From the moment we were served our starter, we knew the food was not going to be much better either. Turkey dry, Green Beans & Parsnips overcooked, Sprouts under cooked, Roast Potatoes ok, Pig in blanket ok. Stuffing and gravy ok, Don't get me wrong, it was edible and ok if you had cooked it at home for your family. When I dine out, I gauge the meal against what I could cook at home. I'm not a good cook but I definitely could have done far better than what were given. The greyhound racing itself was excellent. The atmosphere in the place was good and people seemed to be enjoying themselves. We chose to go outside, down next to the track, for the last race. The entire stadium, ground and all, looked like it had been closed and neglected for the last 50 years but opened up for that evening. This is a real shame and I can't believe they shut Poole down and kept this open. Can't fault the staff. They came across very good, considering what they had to work with.

Seeing Dogs die isn't a good night out. Children being desensitised to Animal, alcohol and gambling abuses is so wrong.

Wow, that was an evening to remember. From arrival to departure staff were polite and professional, Food was great in the restaurant and the package of having a race named after you was brilliant. Price was excellent as was everthing on the evening. A memory my daughter will remember for a long time. Thanks to all who made it special

Went with my family for a night out and a meal. £23 each for a 3 course meal. On arrival met with a smile and drinks arrived straight away. I had the pate to start with some white hard bread and no quality. Main I had pasta which was a sloppy mess in a bowl. £18.50 for a bottle of wine ouch. The restaurant was something out of the 1970s that was worn out and dirty the view of the dog track was a building site with a dog track in between. On a positive the staff were friendly and helpful the guys taking the bets all great and efficient.

I visited Swindon dogs on 6th July as a group of 20 friends & family. We had 2 tables with the 3 course meal & could watch the racing & place bets from our table. The place is pretty shabby but the service was quick and drinks reasonably priced. Food very mediocre- the roasts were way better than the stifado & rice I ordered. It started as an entertaining evening but all felt a bit tacky. The last race finished me, literally. About 20 metres out of the traps a dog fell. The race was stopped as the dog sat up and tried to drag itself off the track with its front paws, but it was clear its back legs & pelvis were paralysed. There was a stunned silence in the room while, just for good measure, they replayed the start video on the 100s of TV screens so we could all see this poor animal collapse again. I was devastated and couldn’t wait to get out of there. The next day I emailed the venue to ask about the dog and have given them a month to respond before leaving this feedback, but nothing. I have no doubt that poor dog did not survive the night. Worst night’s “entertainment” ever. If I go there again it will be to join the protesters outside!

rude management run down buildings overpriced bar snacks the list is endless probably one of the worst attractions swindon has on offer

Had meal booked and tickets all arrived for 2 weeks to get a phone call to say it's been cancelled. Phoned manager to find out why but he would not give a reason just said the restaurant will be closed that night. We had our money returned but lost money on hotel that was booked . Very poor show from the Swindon greyhound management team.

Went last night for 3 course meal and greyhound racing. Had a table next to the window so we could watch all the races from a warm dry area. We had race cards with all 14 races and an explanation at the front of how to bet. A lady regularly came along to take our bets so didn't have to move from our seats. Our lady was very polite and socialable. Excellent service. Would have been nice if you had a name badge to personalise it further. Did have Diane Gibbs on receipts so unsure if this was her. Had a choice of 4 starters, soup, prawn rolls, pate and another one. Choice of lots of mains including chicken in bacon and stilton sauce. Very moist chicken and sauce was excellent. It came with new potatoes and veg. There was also fish choice, pasta parcels, pork loins and other choices. Dessert was white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake which I felt was tasteless. My partner had syrup sponge pudding with custard which was excellent. There was also cheese and biscuits and chocolate fudge cake. All in all a brilliant night and looking forward to the next one.

Had a great night out with friends - we chose the 3 course restaurant option. Such good value for money. We contacted them a couple of weeks before to enquire about gluten free and vegan options (they have lots of gluten and dairy free options on the menu but not vegan). They went out of their way to make sure I had super delicious food - I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. The mojito’s were good too. Very good waitress service for food and drinks and they also come to the table to take your bets and bring your winnings!

First timer! It was one of the best nights out I've ever had. Bought Groupon voucher £10 4 2 people. Burger,drink and betting card. Burger was gorgeous The staff were very friendly and helpful. We soon picked up what we had to do,which made the evening go with a swing. The atmosphere was brilliant! Yes the building is a bit tired, but who cares, your there for the racing. There is a restaurant you can have a meal at a very reasonable price, which overlooks the track. We will be back.

It could be renovated as its really old. Its a good event to visit but the place need to be sorted out. So we are not planning on going back there.

Food and service was terrific for the price paid. We had a Xmas table for £22, that included service, entry, food and form guide. Food was very very good value

If there was a zero rating that’s what I would have given this place. The food service was an absolute joke, inept staff lacked any level of customer service skills, they could not keep up with demand and seemed to have no system at all, no sense of urgency and I witnessed some of the worst food hygiene practices ever! This place was a disaster and they need to get rid of the staff and start again. The bar service was slow too and the toilet floors were swimming in urine all evening. Nasty nasty place.

I took some clients to the recent greyhound meeting on a Saturday evening. I suppose my aspersions were somewhat higher than what I actually experienced.

Always a great night out budget to lose 14 pounds and you cannot go wrong that way you can bet on the entire race card and if you are in profit happy days

We have been going for years and is a great night out for a bargain price of 10.00 for two, which includes admission, race card , drink each and a burger. The only thing they have changed from a few years ago is before you could have a choice of a chicken burger or a beef burger but for some reason you can only have a chicken burger which is disappointing as we all prefer beef burger . Maybe one day they will change it back to as it was.

We used the email special offer to attend the grey hound racing for the first time. The fee included entrance, race card and a very eatable 3 course meal. Menu choice was good for the money and quality above what was expected.

Asked 4 times to be served food and waited over 45 minutes for a main course. Absolutely disgusting service

Absolutely disgusted by the attitude of the barmaid with the purple hair. Thinking she was the god of bar work even after been proved wrong she still went on to have the last word

Fun family night out at a greyhound meeting good service food ok awaiting a long overdue revamp looking a little sad

Very basic facilities. Able to get hot snacks and there is a bar onsite. Entertaining evening just needs a bit of modernising.

We booked a table for six for a birthday gift for father-in-law. Price £22 each. This included a 3 course meal and a track-facing table with table service. The meal was promptly served and tasty. There were about 4 choices for each course. I had the pork dinner which was fine. The races go on all evening and the girls who take your bets are friendly and helpful. You can put a bet on from 25 pence. A fun evening out, and one of our party actually made a profit! Only downside was the website which is pretty basic and lacking in info.

Me and my partner went will be going again it was alright like. Staff we're friendly and very helpful not very good for disabled access but a it's a dog track worth the visit even if you anit done nothing like that before

We have been to these dog races many times, always book to go into the dining room, it is really great value for money and a good night out.

Excelente relación calidad-precio y una comida bien preparada y presentada. El personal era muy educado. Sin duda volveremos de nuevo, especialmente cuando se construyen el nuevo estadio. Noches excelentes carreras, entretenimiento y comida.

Fuimos a Swindon Galgos Estadio con un groupon oferta especial, una bebida y una hamburguesa, etc., dos por 10 libras, lo que es una ganga. La comida era fantástica (preparado por damas mayores, no jóvenes) agradable y caliente y sabrosa. El juego de los perros es una gran carcajada, tratando de elegir un ganador.

Visited the stadium on Saturday 25th Feb for the second time, had a thoroughly enjoyable Evening once again. Plenty of bars and food options, staff were friendly and the action thick and fast on track. Would definitely recommend a trip here if you've been thinking of trying the Dogs for an evening. Will be back soon!!!

We went as a group of friends for a fun night out and that's what we had. The set price restaurant meal included the admission price. The facilities are so tired looking but just go with it. the starters and main course were terrible (we had either bruschetta or duck pancakes to start but I really can't recommend either. And I really would avoid the beef stifedo - it tasted horrible) anyway the puddings were nice and the staff were attentive - especially the Tote girls who came to the table to take your bets. The meal is cheap so I suppose you get what you pay for but as long as you go with low expectations of the food you won't be disappointed. It's a cheap night out and you are there for the dog racing anyway not the food. You can do a £1 bet if you want to which is lower than at the horse races. The programme explains all the betting combinations and on a trio forecast that cost us £1.50 we won £45 - so happy days. It's a low budget fun night out and there is a premier inn just over the road so you can have a few drinks and stay over for about £40 per room.

Upon arriving as a stag party of 8 (sober at this point), the stag (drsssed as Frodo form Lord of the Rings) was asked to take his costumer off otherwise they'd have to ring the boss?! Greyhound racing is typically enjoyed by groups out to have fun. This establishment didn't accommodate fun. I wouldn't recomend the site for any form of party.

We had some free tickets... so off set the skittles team on a Sat evening.It is a bit run down compared to Poole but we all prefer this place as the atmosphere was better... you are nearer the racing and the food outlet were faster and much cheaper.

I visited the stadium for a celebration for a work colleague who was retiring. The facilities are generally very tired, but we had a meal and therefore a table for the duration of the racing. You are able to bet at the table. The food was good value for money and the prices were very reasonable. The service was nothing to rave about and I wouldn't rush back, but overall it made a change and was a value for money night out.

Had meal in the restaurant was very surprised at the quality and choice and quick service. would totally recommend to give it a try. I do not think you will be disappointed

Visited Swindon Greyhounds in February 2016 on a Saturday Night. Only £6 entry on the door and 12 races which is excellent value. Easy to get a drink and food on course too. The action comes thick and fast as there's a race every 15 minutes or so. The course is a bit "rustic" compared to Horse Racing tracks but that's what I expected really. Can't fault it for a night out, will be back soon when the weather is slightly better.

We had our company Christmas party at the Greyhound Stadium. I must admit I was expecting something like chicken in a basket, but the food was really good and nicely presented. I particularly enjoyed the Goats cheese and fig parcels for starters. Considering how many people were in the restaurant I think the very hard working and young staff did a fantastic job. Very impressed.

Went to the dogs as part of a large group on a Wednesday evening, bargain price of £13.50 which included a three course meal in the restaurant plus entry.Starter of pate was served with a bit of lettuce and luke warm french bread.Main course of roast beef was adequate, although the beef, veggies and yorkshire pud were all overcooked.Saving grace was a decent portion of cheese and biscuits to finish with.The Tote staff were lovely, but the serving staff were thoroughly fed up and really did not want to be there.I suppose for £13 it was good value, just could be so much better.

Celebrating my wifes birthday with friends on Saturday 4th July, all had a great time. We had the 3 course sit down dinner which was excellent, no complaints at all, lovely food and good size portions. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. A super night was had by all of us, look forward to going again in the near future.

Apart from the venue being dirty and run down the staff are the most miserable and rude people I have seen in a customer service role ever. It's almost as like they are doing you a favour being there not you are doing them a favour by keeping them in work. The drinks are expensive £4.50 for a wine which comes in a plastic glass. My advice is save your money and go to the horses or to a nice bar for half the price with pleasant staff and real glass glasses !

We went to celebrate a friends birthday. 25 of us went in total and had the restaurant experience. The food was great I had chicken tikka skewers to start, then roast pork and chocolate fudge cake to finish. There were four selections for each course to choose from. It cost us £15 for three courses and entry. It was well organised and great food. They also take your bets at the table. I won 4 out of 8 races. Great value for money and great fun.

I came along as a member of a club team intending to have a good night out. I wasn't disappointed. Upon arrival we found that our table was ready, complete with race cards. After settling in, a waiter came and took our drinks order. We were then visited, as on every race, by people taking our bets, and paying out on any winning bets. A waiter then came and took our meal orders. It was a 3 course meal, and there were menus on each table. The food was very good, and I had Lamb Kebabs, followed by Beef Stifado both of which were tasty, and well cooked. A desert was also included in the meal. The whole evening was a great fun night, and well worth the £13 price. I can recommend this as a good night out for singles, and groups.

As a family of four adults we enjoyed one of the festive packages on offer at this greyhound racing track.Obviously very popular as not a spare seat in the restuarant for the Saturday evening we attended.Glass of bucks fizz (or orange juice) when seated followed by a choice from 4 starters and 4 mains. Then onto sweets or cheese and biscuits. Food was of a good standard.Festive decorations, crackers, hats etc made a good atmosphere. Drinks ordered from table and bets taken as well if you wanted. (winnings also delivered)Staff nice and friendly, so along with views of the racing track, as well as plenty of tv screens to watch the action, a good night was had.

Came here after our works xmas party and glad we did, was great fun and we didnt lose to much lol, with it being black friday it was very busy , if you havent been i definatly recommend it

We took part in the bucket meal ten pound offer. It was excellent value and a good work night out. There is an opportunity to dine formally or you can enjoy a free bet with a chicken bucket meal like we did. The drinks are reasonable too.

Quite busy and service suffered a little. The starter was good as was the dessert. The main course meat (Pork) was fine but the vegetables and the gravy were really awful. Saturday night prices are a bit steep and the food does not justify them.Hopefully if new stadium is ever built the facilities will also be greatly improved.

Had an enjoyable night . my friend works there so was basically on my own , my first time at the greyhounds but really enjoyed it and you soon get the hang of it , would defo go again ,interesting watching all the betting and it wasn't that bad putting a bet on , not packed but a nice enough friendly crowd there just right and a warm evening what more could be asked

All I can really say is there were a lot of queues which puts you off betting which is the whole point you are there so not good really !!!

Went for the first time on an offer. Free beefburger, it was awful. A plain roll, no onions. Free drink, long queue in a very hot bar which had no air conditioning.Had to go into a crowded hot room to place a bet on each race. Did not enjoy it at all. Lacked organisation.Very disappointed overall.

The biggest issue I had was what to wear! Having never been before I was advised it's not a classy joint more of a football shirt/track suit kinda place. Because of this I wasn't expecting the food to be that great but I'm pleased to say it wasn't too bad. Good portion sizes, cheap and tasty. Don't expect the Ritz but for £12 you can't really complain. My only criticism would be we were kept waiting for a long time, well over an hour to be asked what we would like, each time we asked we were told "in a minute" although once our orders were taken the food came fast. Dog racing was fun. Thank you to Barry for putting up with our drunken stupidness and explaining the different types of bets. Would definitely go again

I've been to Swindon greyhound stadium more times than I can remember, the most recent was a trip with friends in July 2014, this was the first time I'd eaten in the restaurant.First up as a night out the racing is always good fun and value, you can normally find a deal that'll get you in for free or a small fee with free drink and bet included. I'd managed to get into the restaurant with a 3 course meal for £12.50 (usually £17.50) so look out for deals.What can you do? Well you're at a dog track what do you think :) You don't have to be into dog racing or a seasoned gambler to enjoy yourself (even if you've never been), it makes a nice night out from the norm where you can drink and chat with friends and the chance of winning (or losing!) some money. You'll get a race card on entry which lists the races and runners but more importantly tells you how to place different bets and what the form means so you don't feel silly when it comes to putting a bet on (if in doubt just put £1 onto win every time!). There are about 10 races in total spaced 15 mins apart so if you want a small flutter it need not break the bank. Given how frequent the races are the time will fly by.If you're not in the restaurant you can choose to stand trackside next to the action or prop up a table in the bar. There are plenty of kiosks to put your bets from 25p or if you're a little more serious you can use the independent book makers at a minimum £5 per bet. There is even a fast food stand serving basket meals again you can get deals with these thrown in.So about the restaurant! Having never been in it before I was really impressed. We we're sat down with window seats and a great view of the action (larger groups over 4 were was back a bit but raised so still a great view), we had table service included for our food , drinks and even someone coming around taking our bets (and paying out!), we literally never had to leave our seats apart from the toilet breaks and one occasion where we waited a little too long for our beer! Service alone would have justified the price, but you get a 3 course meal to book. OK it's not fine dining but for the price you can't help be impressed. You get a choice of 3 or 4 starters and mains from soup, mozzarella sticks for starter to curry or creamy peppered chicken for main (can't remember the full menu sorry!). Desert was a choice of profiteroles, sticky toffee pudding , cheesecake or cheese board. All the food was cooked well, warm, appeared fresh and tasted good I couldn't fault it for the price. Food alone it'd probably be a 3 star but you're not going for the sit down meal experience that's not what it's about, if you want a great night out with friends for a great price and food then give it a try.I'll be back there again and will definitely go back to the restaurant when I do.

This is a nice cheap night out. Lots of fun for all the family. The food is pretty good for this type of event and the entertainment is fluid and enjoyed by all. Staff were very friendly and we can't wait to go back

Great fun on a weds night dog racing arrive earlish about 6.15pm £2 to get in free race card food available and special packages for group bookings . 12 races and bets taken all night so much fun

Swindon Greyhound Stadium is antiquated and is due to be rebuilt commencing later this year. The venue has a popular restuarant which is well supported. Dog Racing can be viewed from inside all year round but when the weather is good you get more of an atmospere viewing from the terraces. In bad eather towards the later part of the season the terraces can be very cold so a good coat is needed. There is ample car parking within close proximity of the stadium with no more than 400mtrs to walk dependant upon where you park. Access for the disabled is limited to thre lower level and terraces so it is adviseable to wrap up warm.Food in the restuarant is of good quality and always hot. There is a good variety available but do not expect Jamie Oliver standards.

I went last night with a load of colleagues from work and everybody really enjoyed it. The food was excellent and the roast beef was cooked to perfection, it was as tender as anything. The service was also very good and I'd definitely go again.

We went as a group of 4 on a Wednesday evening. For £13 each you get entry, a race card and a 3 course meal and a good view of the races. There was a good choice on the menu with the roast beef being outstanding. A friendly member of staff will take your bets at your table and not raise an eyebrow if you're only betting 50p! I think the only downside is that they insist you ring to book a table and pay a £10 per person deposit or the full amount there and then. You need to be certain that your plans don't change between the booking and the event.

Swindon Greyhounds in the Abbey Stadium, is a great alternative to dining out. We had a wonderful 3 course meal in pleasant surroundings whilst enjoying watching the greyhound racing and enjoying placing small wagers from our table. The service is excellent as is the food and there is a very good bar for refreshments. You can be sure of a very entertaining evening at reasonable prices. We have been three times and can't wait for the fourth!There is a very convenient Premier Inn across the road which makes for a great weekend break. A Sunday market takes place in the Abbey Stadium car park on Sunday mornings. We went on Saturday but they have races during the week too.

We went on friday night, shown straight to the table, waitress brought our drinks, took our order, and the food came out very quickly, and hot. The food was excellent, the service was brilliant, we had a great night and won some money as well. Thanks to our friends for buying us a gift voucher for xmas, will definately do this again.

Went here on Friday night.Upstairs:First we bought a pork baguette. The bread was dry as a bone and there was no butter - picked at the meat and threw it away.Chicken curry. This was terrible. Tasted like they'd opened 20 tins of chicken curry, added some salt and warmed it through.Downstairs:We went downstairs as my daughter wanted some chips. Opened the door to the snack bar and the smell of old chip fat hit us.The chips we were served tasted like the smell. Terrible. Went straight in the bin.Had fun at the dog track but the food here is awful.

Four of us booked a meal in the restaurant at the greyhound stadium for a Saturday night. Didn't get off ot the best of starts as we had a letter confirming our booking for the saturday but the tickets stated it was for the previous friday. After queuing for about 15 mins for them to open (lucky it was dry!) the lady on reception initally refused us admission. Having paid £25 each we were not going to be denied - we pointed out our receipt and she pointed out the tickets (incidentally it is cheaper to go on a friday). She made a call to the restaurant who confirmed that we did have reservations for the saturday - did she apologise? no, just grumpily let us in!!). Once inside the restaurant we were shown to our seats - almost immediately they wanted to take our food and drinks order!! With almost an hour to go before the racing started we declined to order at that time and the young lad was rather put out about it - and showed it!! About 20 mins later a young lady returned and asked if we would like to order, which we did. The service was a little rushed all evening, but the food was first class and apart from the hiccups at the start a throughly enjoyable evening was had.

The queue to get in was lengthy and as such it took about 20 mins stood out in the rain before we got in the stadium itself; not a good start. Furthermore, Friday 13th lived up to expectations......the rain got inside the mechanism of the rabbit and so there was nothing for the greyhounds to chase; race meeting abandoned. The restaurant was pretty busy but not stacked and whilst the drinks order didn't take too long the food order did. (Note to manager: get more staff taking orders please as there were a lot of waiters stood around doing nothing for long periods and only one girl taking food orders). Once we ordered our food though it arrived quite promptly and it was very nice indeed; very tasty. The menu choices and offer is MUCH improved from past experiences which to be quite frank were awful...... Well done Chef on a lovely meal, really enjoyed it. Once we had just finished our main course we were told that the race meeting had been abandoned; not that it had ever started......Slightly hacked off that they waited until we had finished our main before calling the meeting off but I guess they didn't want to waste the food and send the staff home early. Nice meal out, but disappointing that there wasn't any racing.

I organised an evening at the dogs for colleagues and tagged along. Great value dinner at £12.50 for three courses, very entertaining evening out, would do it again!

Great fun! Would highly recommend for a cheap night out.Food is standard burgers/hotdog/chips on the food stand but there is a fully licenced bar.There is also a restaurant but we didn't eat there so can't comment.A really enjoyable evening for all ages!

Settled in at the abbey for a 3 course meal and a night of betting on the dogs, the food was much better than anticipated, to be honest, can't find fault with it. Nice starter, very good main course and the dessert was great. If u want to try something different, win loads of money on the dogs and have great food and a great atmosphere!