The Patriot Arms in Swindon

Was led to believe this place had been done up I am not sure how can it be in worse shape than it was previously not good something is just off with this place would not recommend it to anyone very strange.

Recently told this had been refurbished, we decided to visit for an early evening drink. We didn’t have one because the place is an untidy, grubby wreck with several dogs running wild, no greeting from the bar staff - it was appalling.

Thought I'd give it a try on my Friday night pub bucket list as I have been to pretty much all Swindon area pubs with very mixed results over the past two years. Welcoming lady behind bar in an empty bar/lounge area but very affable offering a choice of keg beers. Ordered and walked into second busier bar area....not good!. Evidently mainly locals which was fair enough, but one particular apparently uncontrollable 'customer' who was totally oblivious of others, disgustingly foulmouthed, loudly obnoxious individual who was obviously extremely drunk and so loud with it that it totally ruined the whole atmosphere. When she started going behind the bar and pouring her own (so it seemed??) pints I wondered whether she was staff or god forbid, possibly the landlady??? Bar lady who served me seemed rather concerned at her behaviour but not particularly able to deal with her yob behaviour. Maybe she was just a member of staff afraid to upset the boss.???? Who knows?? Entirely ruined the visit for me and I suspect would for any visitor trying the place out of that particular person is a regular...if it can survive on just a local clientele basis who can tolerate such blatant anti social behaviour, then good luck...not revisiting.

This is a really nice pub that has been transformed since the new tenants took over. The beer and the food are excellent and the atmosphere is very friendly.

A Great atmosphere, very friendly staff, a good selection of beers and spirits. this pub is bike, family and dog friendly

what a fantastic change,went for there quiz night ,staff couldnt do enough to help,place spotless and atmosphere brilliant and welcoming ,makes a change from what it used to be,looking forward to going again

Jane and Graham new managers since Octoberwere very welcoming. Great food and good value for money. Had the Thursday night curry at £8.50, chicken jalfrezie with rice and naan. Good sized portions and prompt service. All the family enjoyed the evening. Lots of homemade specials available as well. Atmosphere very friendly and cosy.

Not very welcoming and food was awful and the locals don't seem to like people outside the village in there very boring pub. Would avoid as better pubs in more pleasant villages in the area. Chiseldon is very strange place a bit like league of gentlemen.

Strange place, was greeted buy a chap cutting the grass who was rude when asked entrance to the bar was, and the locals came across like they never seen anyone beyond the village, the pub had a very cold feel to the place and very un welcome feel buy the people in the place.

Absolutely appalling. Dirty entrance, dirty glasses, toilets disgusting and food overpriced. Place needs reporting to EHO. DONT BOTHER

A mess...cigarette butt's everywhere outside. Even used ear buds. The mens toilets stink and are frequently filthy. Extremely unenthusiastic bar staff. Half of its shut off now. The food is written on a price of paper in a clipboard next to bar. Everything very expensive. Outside is very very messy. Grim. They got a 1 star for food hygiene recently. Am not surprised.

Booked a meal for Christmas Eve, as we were staying locally. Got there as it looked like the locals had been on the pop all day and we thought 'What the hell have we walked into here'? Good pints, first noticed. Ordered food from what appeared to be an understandable for the time, limited menu. Thai chicken blew my mind! Never have I enjoyed a meal so good as this, - perfection served with great pints of London Pride. Is there any more to ask for? Talking with friendly locals having a 40th birthday bash on the next table was most enjoyable. (No way has she reached 40.) And the icing on the cake was the back-room staff coming out with a merry Xmas cheer. An unforgettable evening, in a pub run like a pub should be run. We want to go back, and reccomend this place for its down to earth pleasantness. Well done!

We used this pub once, we passed it on a drive out and thought we'd pop in for a drink.. Its hard to know where to start, using the rear entrance we were welcomed by a very untidy garden, bits of furniture left outside a kind of old marquee which didnt seem to have any purpose and a metal frame just hanging from the side of the building.. the garden was quite simply a mess, the grass needed cutting and there were cigarette butts everywhere. Going through the door was a large pile of bags and childrens toys no idea why they were there. I'd like to say it was just an old fashioned pub, quirky and full of chatacter. But its none of those things it needs a deep clean, painting in colours that give at least some sense of coordination and some money spent on the fittings and furniture... Just to finish off our experience the gents toiled had been used and not flushed and the ladies toilet had toilet paper all over the floor... this isn't just a lack of attention to detail this is a bar thats not had any love, care or maintenance in quite some time..

Very Friendly staff, food quality was very good,and good sized portions, had a pleasant evening. Will go back again

At 4pm we decided to order a takeaway and rang the pub only to be told it had to be done online. We then selected our food online and filled in the form with name, address etc. We spend several minutes watching the progress bar count down and assuring us it wouldn't be much longer and that we were nearly there. Then we received a message to say our order could not be taken. It gave 3 reasons but not the one it turned out to be. We rang the pub again and was tolkd it was because we had rung before 5pm!! Nowhere does it say you must order after 5pm and, in fact, says they are open from 12 to 2100!! Pubs are telling us they have suffered during the pandemic but this one does not seem to want your business --- unless it is after 5pm!!

Twelve pre-booked walkers were supposed to have lunch there today. Eleven of us did. WTF?! But the beer was good....

We were made welcome and came for some fine ale only, it is definitely a Village pub in need of refurbishment especially behind the bar.

Great food, simple village pub with a warm atmosphere, served by a gent with glasses, very friendly, came for mum's birthday and she had a lovely time reminiscing about growing up in the area

Enjoyed an excellent roast lamb and a roast pork lunch. Food was exceptional. Coupled with a good London Pride on draft it was all good!

Just had a family take away from here. We had 2 roasts, burger and children’s Mac n cheese meal. The food was all ready at our chosen time and the food was delicious and there was plenty of it. The children’s meal with a drink was great value for money too. Thank you. Would highly recommend using the takeaway service

I recommend this place wholeheartedly, what this pub has done since the new owners took over is phenomenal. I just ordered a take away curry consisting of Veggie Korma, Onion Bhaji, Saag aloo, Rice, Garlic Naan and popadoms. My partner had a Chicken Tikka with chips (yes I know!). It is quite simply the best curry and take away we've both ever had. I used to live in Slough and I've had a lot of Indian food and what the Pats are serving is very special. It is fresh, it is cooked to order and I encourage everyone else to try it. The owners of the pub have also done a huge amount of generous things in Chiseldon and given away 1000s of meals to the elderly during lockdown and offered free meals to kids during the half term break. We are lucky to have Sanjay and Sunny as part of the village and we should support them.

Couldn't fault any of the four meals: cod, brisket, ribs and curry. There wasn't a veg curry on the menu but they prepared one specially for us. It's such a shame that it isn't busier. It certainly deserves to be.

On recommendation I visited the Patriots for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed. The food was delicious, good quality ingredients cooked perfectly, staff friendly and professional. I would certainly recommend a visit.

Visited Saturday 26th Sept 2020 to see the talented Darren Hunt play live - absolutely the major highlight of the evening. Having booked a table we were shown to a table that had been added as an afterthought right next to the toilets and away from any view of the entertainment. We asked to be relocated, which to be fair was completed. We were happy with the new location and ordered food and drink from the table. (Masks need to be worn when walking through the pub now) which was followed too by the staff who provided us with excellent service. The beer was great as was the music and service- but that’s where it stops. The food was just about average although served hot - it was dry and unappealing. ( I had the rack of ribs) I forgot to ask for fries and instead chips the size of Stonehenge were served.The pub itself is disappointing in the layout and just looks like bits have been added on here and there. It’s a great shame as this could be so nice and attract great local custom. The last time I visited this pub was back in the 1990’s - it was obviously different - but still wasn’t the best in the Villiage. I have to say bar an extension and a few flat screen TVs nobody else need worry too much about competition from here.As I said - a gold mine waiting to be unearthed- still!

Service, welcome and varied menu absolutely first class, the sirloin and the 17 day slow smoked brisket was the most tender and tasty meat we have experienced. Highly recommended.

Popped in to see the marvellous Steven Tilley singing at The Patriot Arms on Saturday evening.We decideded to have an impromptu dinner and both had the fish and chips. The service was good, we didn't wait too long and I must say it was the best fish and chips I've eaten out. The batter was lovely and crispy and the fish cooked perfectly.I can see why their takeaway service has taken off. Well done to all the staff for the work they have done for the community throughout lockdown. We'll be back!

Called in and the team are so helpful and clear to see that the pub is growing from strength to strength with "the customer" at the front of all the hard work . Well done great to see .

Met at the Patriots for lunch today. Pub grub was good but really slow service. Staff were polite but just not that attentive even though it didn't seem particularly busy. No pudding menu written out but the waitress did go and find out what they could offer. Good for pub grub.

So.... we arrived an hour early sat in the bar and had drinks... so far so good! We sat and waited for 45 mins for our starters without anyone informing us of delays. We asked about our starters being late and unfortunately was informed that we should have been informed about the late food... starters came out, I had the risotto, it’s not a risotto, unfortunately it was boiled risotto rice with veg... not creamy and not saucy as you would expect from any risotto. Mains served, all mains apart from the “Cornish” main was brilliant... the menu did not explain that all the food was cold, not an issue if the menu didn’t mislead you into thinking you might be expecting something other than you did! Complained and comments had been brushed aside, asked for manager, informed manager had already gone home? (Perhaps managers should stay on a newly opened venue) had my cold main taken off the bill.. a briliant atmosphere but unfortunately I won’t be returning until teething issues have been resolved. Just a note, when I complained I was informed they have had serveal complaint about the Cornish dish not being hot, if that’s the case, change the printed menues! If food is late at least give complimentary bread to nibble on!

Visited mid week on first visit since change from “Pats” to the Chisledon Smokehouse, was late due to work but team were absolutely fine and welcoming. We ordered two mains the gin salmon and smoked beef/ pulled pork/ chicken dish which were absolutely brilliant. Pub is being refurbished however food is top notch served with great presentation and good portion size. I would highly recommend and advise local village residents to really get behind this team they deserve all the support . Well done and good luck . We will definitely be back.

The Patriot Arms has changed its name to the Chisledon Smoke House and Grill and what a change! The interior has been refurbished to quite a high standard and it is now a pleasure to drink and dine there. Six of us dined there on Saturday evening, five had the the smoked king prawns for starters and one person the tempura battered onion with a dip, all the starters were excellent.The choice of main meals was varied, I shared a smoked meat platter with my daughter complete with really tasty dips, our plates were completely clean, not a scrap left. The fish and chips were outstanding, the fish sourced from Cornwall, two of my guests had the fish and chips, the other two chose smoked meat dishes, which were they said delicious, once again clean plates. Only two of us prompted for deserts, the main courses being ample for the rest of usJust to sum up, the new Chisledon Smoke Houes and Grill is without doubt the place to visit for good food, good service and two very good chefs..

6 of us had a meal absolutely fantastic the service was excellent would recommend to friends. The place used to be run down but has been refurbished. Looking so good

Good food, good service, pleasant atmosphere, my wife and I called in for Sunday lunch last week, I had the beef and all the trimmings, my wife, being vegetarian, chose the leek and mushroom pancake and veg, the vegetables were a bit thin on the ground, the roast potatoes were just fine, we weren't offered a sweet but that didn't bother us because the main meal was more than adequate.All in all the Sunday l lunch was good value for money and the local company pleasant.Complements to th chef. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Two of us arrived but place was totally empty except for a young girl behind bar. Furniture was extremely tatty, and had to pay £10 for a Cider and a glass of red wine.The menu was very bland but was told there was one last Lamb Shank that was not on the menu - seemed OK on the balance of probabilities - wrong decision,It arrived unceremoniously on a plate and was told the cutlery was in a jar on the table - eating ends up so goodness knows how many hands had touched them.Was not asked if I wanted any sauces or mustard and was left to get on with the dish.The so called Lamb Shank had a very large bone with minimal meat - no, actually a very small amount of meat and the gravy had a tang to it. The barmaid eventually asked if everything was OK to which I replied that it wasn't, to which she just smiled and walked away. I have to put this down to her naivety otherwise it could only be described as sheer arrogance.When she came to collect the plate that had hardly been touched I asked whether there was any rebate because the meal was awful to which she smiled and said "NO, SORRY".For the sake of a pathetic £10 meal and poor service this venue is now being featured on Trip Advisor in a very negative way - Whoever runs this establishment have only themselves to blame.MY ADVISE - AVOID IT TOTALLY UNLESS YOU JUST WANT AN EXPENSIVE DRINK IN THE SMOKE TENT OUTSIDE.

Popped in for lunch and had an excellent meal, I recommend the pie of the day! Staff very friendly and chatty fellow customers friendly as well. On the downside it could do with a freshen up but that will not stop us returning again and again as I am keen on hearing one of their music nights.

Just had a great Sunday roast meal. Table of 5. Some had beef I had pork. All was cooked well and great portions. Will defo go again..perfect place with the kids for a meal. Bonus of a bouncy castle and pirate ship in the garden.

It was a wet dreary afternoon and the Patriot Arms mirrored this being a soulless dreary unwelcoming place. The barman kept turning the music (that's using the term loosely) up very loud and when we left the he and his crony said they had "seen us off". Never again and would not even recommend to my worst enemy.

The Patriots Arms lists it's closing time as being 11.00pm during the week. I arrived with my wife at just gone 10.45. There were two other drinkers at the bar with nearly full pints. Couldn't see anybody serving for a while. When the barman came out he announced 'sorry guys, I've called last orders'. I didn't even bother to try and argue, there was no point. He clearly just wanted to finish up and go home. This is a perfect example of why this pub has got no heart and no soul, and under the current regime never will have. Bar staff who are so disinterested are a complete waste of time. Don't even bother trying to defend it. There is no defence.

Stopped in here a few times now and always welcoming and good value for money. My only criticism would be the menu isn't massive so fairly limited. Staff always great and attentive

My wife and I called in here on route to home from a morning out we decided to have a Sunday roast but were very disgruntled firstly the menu said choice of meats in view of the fact it was only 12-10 at lunchtime we would have expected them to have them.

This Pub sits off the main Swindon to Malborough Road. There is a Beer Garden for those who like to dine outside. Friendly greeting and dogs are very welcome. Good Pub food menu served to a high standard even supplied sausage for our dog.

My meal was amazing , the atmosphere was fantastic and service was the best I have had in a long time!

Tuvimos una noche genial en este pub restaurante en el fin de semana. El personal era fantástico, el servicio era rápido y rápido y nada era demasiado problema. La comida era genial! Detalles marcaron la diferencia como un trozo de pastel delicioso limón llovizna que venía con el café al final de la comida - en una taza generoso! Ya que era vegetariano nacional, YO atrapado con el menú vegetariano especial y la comida era innovadora y sabrosa - lentejas. como la principal bolognaise Recomiendo encarecidamente una visita a este pub amable.

The Patriot Arms really is the best between our party of 14 we sampled most of the specials board dishes and every meal was superbly created, cooked, presented and served by possibly the most cheerful and genuinely happy to help staff - thanku for rescuing our family get together and making our evening memorable.

We were let down by another restaurant and rang here at 08:30 to see if they could take our party of 14, fortunately they could. The food was excellent and the service brilliant. We had a fantastic evening thanks.

This place is fantastic. 14 of us had a wonderful family meal here on Saturday night having been accommodated by the Patriot Arms at very short notice. Lovely home cooked food. Fantastic friendly service. Very very impressed. Thank you.

Después de esperar 40 minutos sin ser servido en el restaurante de la Casa de cerca, Alexandra llamó a las armas patriotas para ver si me podría alojar un grupo de 14 en un plazo muy corto. Estaban más que felices de satisfacer, y llegamos unos minutos más tarde.

Este es nuestro local y un pub. Comimos allí por primera vez en un tiempo para ver lo que había servido para la semana vegetariana. La comida era realmente buena. Muy bien presentado y muy sabroso. Recomiendo el calabacín espaguetis a la boloñesa lentejas con tortitas de queso; las cabras eran deliciosos, incluso si la ayudando era un poco grande!

Called in to have a drink and review the food menu for another night , after reading reviews on Tripadvisor . Entering the car park we could hear loud music , on entering the pub we were deafened by loud music from a group playing in the bar area . Trying to order a drink was quite hard but we got there in end , the lady behind the bar said we could sit the restaurant area as she could see we did not like the loud music.The only ales on order was only Doombar and no bottle of Coke only from the pump ( which did not go down too well with my wife ). Did not see a menu , as we could not stand the noise . The pub itself was nice and clean , nicely decorated with a good sized restaurant . Maybe we will return , not on a Thursday !!!!!.

We ate here on a Saturday evening. We hadn't booked but the lady who welcomed us was very friendly and accommodating and squeezed us in. It's clearly very popular and I'd recommend booking to avoid disappointment. The food was really good with lots of choice and the service was excellent.We'll definitely eat here again next time we're in the area.

Food was amazing, great choices for vegetarians (not just the standard risotto)!Friendly staff, well worth a visit.

This is a classic Pub hosted by a wonderful inn keeper.We had a work do and they put a special buffet together, they were sensitive to dietary requirement and the food was fantastic quality and excellent value for money! Well done the chef!The place is very welcoming and we will definitely be back!

Having been to Swindon outlet with my sister and best friend we decided to call in at the "Patriot Arms" on our way back to Melksham. The pub holds very fond memories for my sister and me as although we are both in our seventies our Grandparents had the pub and we spend our childhood there as our parents had the shop next door. "The Pat's" as we fondly remember it, hasn't changed a great deal but it's been extended and the new landlady who has only just taken it on, although she'd managed it prior to taking the tenancy, was really pleasant and helpful telling us that the rather tired decor was going to be changed.We decided to have a bar snack while there, not wanting a large meal and all three of us chose the baked Camembert with relish and wonderful warm special bread (which I can't remember the name of) and a bowl of cheesy chips, well it was really scrumptious and with half a pint of real ale it couldn't have got much better. Our best wishes to the new landlady and her family I hope she manages to turn it into a really great family pub like it was all those years ago and she's as happy living there as we were. Go try it people let's keep our good country pubs in business.

Good food, good service, nice atmosphere, pub quiz nights, good value for money. Have been a customer for nearly 14 years.

We called in today on spec, just for lunch. The menu is good with a variety of meals and prices. The food was served quickly and was hot.

Visited my mother in law in the local hospital and then called into The Patriots for a late dinner which was very nice and good value. I would recommend The Patriots Arms!

We went here for a evening meal, and have to say it was OK.The guy behind the bar was not that good at serving us think he needs to know what meals are available this will give him a bit more confidence, but was helped out by the young lady who was fine.The food was typical pub but was slightly overdone in all of our meals, but was edible. The place needs a refurbishment to make it more appealing to customers.

We have passed this pub so many times and not been in. Tonight we decided to try it. Although the pub doesn't look that inviting from the front the food really does make up for it. All reasonable priced and alot of choice. I had the Irish Stew from the special board £9.95 which was lovely and husband had the sausages and mash which he loved. Staff are friendly and helpful. We would definately go again.

Excellent choice of food A very good menu with a specials board on top. All the food was cooked to order and was served by very attentive staff. The young lady serving us gave us an insight into why it's called the Patriot's Arms. Altogether a good experience.

We didn't eat here but the place looks a little run down and tired.The barman wasn't filled with motivation when we walked in and thenwhen asked by another customer if they were serving food....at 1pm ona Saturday afternoon had to "go check" leaving them stood there :/ Was offered a dusty bottle of the shelf because they didn't have the drink Iwanted. The food we saw come out all looked very good and presentable sowill be back to try as we saw they have a new chef.

Staying in a nearby hotel we saw this pub on the way which advertised food and football we decided it was a winner for us.We went for an evening meal on a Friday night, on walking in it felt like a scene from the league of gentlemen, the locals stopped and stared and the tumbleweed rolled across the floor...only joking but almost! We had a quick look at the menu and decided to choose something off of the specials board, Red Lamb Curry.The girl serving us was great, really friendly, but the woman behind the bar could have done to take a leaf out of her book.The food came, there was lots of it, it smelt lovely and tasted awesome. We couldn't even manage a pudding.After, we stayed to watch the football which the girl put on for us as there wasn't anyone else wanting to watch it.We decided based purely on the food to come back for a second night, Saturday.We asked if we could have the food on a tab but the bar woman took my bank card but not for any of the locals, suppose they have had strangers run off without paying before?Anyway again chose something off the specials board, myself had wild bore and chorizo pie and my husband has chicken in Parma and Brie. Again the food was super, couldn't fault it, well presented, cute veg accompaniments. The price was good also. If we come back next year we hope the food is as good and locals not to be so curious to the strange faces!DEFINITELY WORTH A VISIT

First time at the patriot arms and wasn't disappointed.Large restaurant and nicely decorated shown to a table by a friendly waitress.Was surprised it wasn't busy for a Saturday night.Good well presented starter's whitebait was yummy.All mains were also delicious with good presentation.Would definitely recommend this place.

Dropped in for pub lunch which is what we got. Good service, reasonable prices for drink and food. Would make it a regular eating hole if closer.

Meal for 2; served promptly and good food. Reasonable choice on offer. Was very quiet the day we eat, so probably still has a reputation to build upon.

A very warm welcome as usual, bar staff and waitress were absolutely lovely. First class meal and a very warm and relaxing evening was has by myself and my family. Thank you so much for a wonderful evening. I highly recommend the patriot to all and much love to the wonderful landlady!xx

The Patriot Arms, is welcoming, after a hard day's work, warm after a cold wet journey, refreshing as an Inn should be with heart warming earthy food and snuggerly with cozy beds. What more could a professional want, oh yeah, Internet, it's got that too.

Having spent a day on the Ridegway national trail we were looking for a good pub serving food. We found it with the Patriot Arms. We were given a great welcome. The standard menu had a reasonable range of food and this was supplemented with daily specials so there was a good choice. The food was prepared in a timely way and was spot on. Would happily go back.

What a lovely place to take your family for some lunch. With play areas for the children a dining area and 2 bar areas. We have eaten here a few times and never had any complaints. Childrens menu is great and so is the adults. Brilliant on a Summer's day.

Allowed us to book the function room for a community meeting at very short notice. Excellent pub with friendly staff, good choice of drinks with plenty of room for eating. Highly recommend

Family tea time....menu far too large for a pub. This means only one thing (its all boil in the bag or frozen) The main courses can be described and OK but ordered sticky toffee pudding and custard. This was actually 'bread puddng' with a toffee sauce and custard (horrible) in fact all the food was poor.

As usual a friendly family atmosphere. The food here is exceptional and very reasonably priced for the high quality that you are getting. I can not understand why this place is not full to copasaty because I have just had the best salmon iv have ever eaten! The food is excepianol and all of the staff are friendly and very inviting. The landlady makes you feel like an old friend when you walk in and is always jolly and happy to see you. My husband and I love the patriot and would like nothing more than to see it full at all times. Go have a meal there, you will most definitely not be disappointed! Best food ever!!!! 5***** all the way, fantastic!

Having left a dark dingy motel looking for food, atmosphere and BT sports I was delighted to come across the Patriot.Good specials board, I chose Whitebait followed by Brie filled Chicken, Atlantic Ale was in fine fettle and the live band provided a good background to the football I watched on BT sports, both young ladies behind the bar were friendly, good value all round.

We just had a great lunch here, the beef burger home made and cooked rare as it should be.The chicken was a whole breast butterflied and pan fried. Perfectly cooked, if I had a gripe the garlic mayo was not garlic enough.Plenty to eat and the Atlantic IPA was in great nick. Really recommend a visit, you don't often get good food and great beer.Dog friendly, they got their drink before we did!Go.

Went for Sunday lunch with family and it was fantastic. The dining area was really nice and spacious. The staff were really welcoming and the food was amazing! No hesitation in recommending this place!!

Since we live in Chiseldon, we decided it was time to support our local pub. We were not disappointed! The food was excellent, if a little pricey.My wife had the pate followed by cod with prawns. I sampled the garlic mushrooms and the roast chicken stuffed with spinach. All of these were delicious.The menu gave ample choice, with a good range of different foods.The service was relaxed, friendly and prompt. The only drawback was the music from the jukebox in the bar was a little too loud for our tastes, but this is being picky!!With drinks, the meal came to just under £54.The Patriots Arms is well worth a visit.

Great varied menu, fast friendly service, delicious food, couldn't fault it, will be back for sure, highly recommended

We spent the evening here on the open mic night. A great atmosphere with friendly staff and tasty, well priced food. We were made very welcome and had a great night. I would highly recommend this lovely pub.

As soon as you walk in the patriot you are made to feel very welcome, a warm and comfortable place to be. We have had food from both the Al'carte and bar menue both of which have been excellent. Can not fault the food or the people that work there, highly recommend place to visit and both my husband and I agree that we will be making it a regular place to visit.

5 of our family ate at the Patriots Arms 3 times over the Christmas period. This included their Christmas menu that had a fabulous selection and exceeded expectations in quality and taste. Two of us opted for the 4 course and 3 for the 2 course. The Shredded Duck with chilli and garlic dressing as starter was mouth wateringly delicious. We all had the turkey as main course and it was done to perfection! Dessert selection was awesome. Decided to come back on two more occasions in 10 days and had an equally pleasurable experience. Battered cod really good, Garlic Mushrooms delightful, Chicken and Brie yummy, and sticky toffee pudding to get a few calories finished things off perfectly! The very personable Manager, Emma and her team did a really great job in making sure we were happy with our meals and we had a very fun time. Thanks, these were some very comfortable, friendly and satisfying dining experiences!

I've just got home feeling very full and content having had a wonderful Christmas meal at the Patriots. We had booked a table for five and I had no idea it would be anything like as good as it was. In anticipation of the meal I had not had any lunch so I was extremely hungry. When the food arrived it was just as well. There was absolutely no shortage of anything. Plenty of well cooked, succulent turkey with delicious stuffing, plenty of all types of vegetables and a gravy boat for every plate? wow.. that's a first!You needed a big appetite to do this justice and that is exactly what I did. I cleaned my plate because it was just so tasty and flavoursome. Next I ordered a selection of cheeses and biscuits. I cannot tell you the amount of restaurants I've eaten in where they do not give you enough biscuits to go with the cheese. Not so here. Again there was plenty of everything. My wife and friends had the chocolate tart and that again looked absolutely delicious. All followed with seasonal mince pies!Food was great, wine was good. Attentive service by Layla and very professionally overseen and managed by Emma. All this came in at around £20 per head and let me tell you.. that is awesome value for money. At my request the chef came out and I was pleased to shake his hand for doing a great job.You will see from my other reviews that I'm not always an easy person to please. To me that is the whole purpose of Tripadvisor... to warn other users of either a good or a bad experience. If I pay good money and it's not worth it I've got no hesitation in letting people know.At the moment I cannot speak highly enough of the dining experience at the Patriots. I could not fault it in any way. Merry Christmas, many thanks to all and we will be back!!

4 of us went out for lunch, this pub was not our destination, however, we were driving past and went in. It's a big Pub, lots of space and family friendly. We ordered at he bar and the barman was really polite, friendly and helpful. We sat down and our food arrived quickly, it was really good, hot, plentiful and a little different.My wife is allergic to gluten and they really helped her with her choice of dish. My friend and I had fish & chips which was really good. The prices are reasonable and the quality, presentation and cooking excellent. Will definitely call in again. Try it you won't be disappointed .

Went to the annual Villagers Christmas Meal last night with 20 or so other people. The food was fantastic and much improved now there is a new chef. There were ample very attentive and friendly bar staff/waiting staff and we were all served together. The manageress Emma was on hand to ensure that we all had everything we required. It was a great night and we will definitely be back again in the new year. Well done!!!!

My wife,daughter and I called in for a drink but ended up having a meal with wine.The starters and main could not be faulted either by quality or presentation.The meal was served by a very pleasant and helpful lady who helped make this a very pleasant dining experience.

New chef and lovely food. Steaks are particularly good. Proper fresh cooked quality food. With regard to the poor reviews, these were a good while back and the pub has changed hands a couple of times since then. There's a great atmosphere, bar staff great and will do what they can to help with any specific requests. Food is brilliant - give it a try. Every meal we have had lately has been gorgeous.

In the village of Chiseldon, this pub has over the years, several managers all attempting to make a go of it in these tricky times.When I visit family, I always make an effort to pop in and occasionally have a bite to eat. I've never been disappointed with the food or drink. Good pub grub and decent beer for the price.

Second time visit to The Patriots Arms but this time there was a new chef. The food was fabulous, you can have proper pub food or choose from A La Carte. A great choice even for me a fussy eater. A good choice of ale and kept well. The staff are so friendly and helpful, they make you feel very welcome. Shame about all the televisions!!

This venue has recently changed hands and has a completely new team. Local competition having gained from this pubs declining popularity are now seeing a business change. There is a new chef, and his food is bringing customers back. Sunday Lunch in particular is fabulous. Ideal for families all year round.

The pub had fallen into a tired and dilapidated condition and the reviews reflected this. We had noticed that the new landlord had put a lot of effort into refurbishment and complete redecoration so decided to give it a try. The restaurant has been completely overhauled with new seating areas. The standards of everything are now much higher than they ever were.. that is surroundings, service and of course quality of food. We'll definitely be visiting regularly.

Wonderful friendly staff, food menu limited but all made fresh to order, kids choices we fab and portion sizes were great!! Lovely atmosphere, play area outside and bouncy castle, all added to a lovely experience, would definitely recommend and come back again!! Very satisfied customers

Ate here for the first time and definitely not disappointed. Had the gammon steak from the specials board. Came with a delicious fresh salad, nicely cooked chunky chips and 2 perfectly cooked fried eggs. The gammon was perfectly cooked and melt in the mouth tender.Friendly attentive staff added to a great experience. Will definitely eat here again

Heard such good things about the roast dinner here. Only to get there on a cold wet lunchtime to be told they are not doing them in the summer. But it was still on the menu! We ordered other food off the menu the gravy was thick and looked like tar the other meal was dry and tasteless.

Cant really descibe how bad this pub was, i ordered a pizza off the menu and it had a maggot in the pizza as well as gone off bacon. Absoultly distgusting. Will not be going back and only took 2 pounds off the bill and staff was not friendly at all.

It was July 4th, the pub was decked out in American flags. They were setting up for a barbecue and celebration with a live band later on that afternoon. We sat outside in their lovely garden and had a couple of drinks, beer and delicious hard cider. Sorry we missed the July 4th party!

Good value for a quick bite, limited menu choice but have eaten here a few times and never been dissappointed. Good staff and quite quick service if you are hungry.

We stopped here on our way down to Wales in our motorhome. We called the landlord in advance and he was more than happy to let us to park overnight in his car park; we in return spent the evening in the pub and had a very pleasant meal, reasonably priced. This is a friendly pub with good food and service and is just a couple of minutes drive off the M4 motorway - so very convenient if crossing country. Would recommend it and would return.

Simple food at not too expensive pricing. Service was quick without being rushed or thinking the meals had been microwaved. Good portion sizes

Me and a friend were enjoying a lovely spa weekend at a local hotel but fancied a nice Sunday dinner, we found another pub nearby but they stopped serving food at 3. It was 3.05 haha. So we drove a little further along and found the patriot. The girl who served us was lovely and friendly and helpful I am very fussy about my Sunday roasts and when I'm at home in London I don't go to pubs for Sunday dinner as they're usually pretty poor with 'fake' roast potatoes ( ugh ) .This was genuinely the BEST pub dinner I've Ever had. The beef was cut thick and was so tender the gravy was proper meaty gravy thick and tasty the Yorkie was fantastic and the roast potatoes were just simply amazing My friend ( who's a little bit posh ) ;) said her food was stupendous. Would highly recommend for the Sunday roast. This lunchtime after leaving the hotel before setting off for home me and my husband visited for lunch based on the day before. The bar woman was miserable I tried to engage her in conversation but she just ignored me. She gave us our drinks took the money and never spoke a word We didn't even know how much they were till we got our change and looked at it We ordered 2 beef burgers and chips and they were really lovely. The burger was tasty ( tiny bit dry . No sauces ) but meaty and thick and plenty of food. Shame about her tardiness as it put me off a little bit Though I'd go back for the amazing roast alone :)

Stayed at a local hotel in the village but wanted simple and quick food for reasonable price, so tried the Patriot. Was not disappointed. Fish and Chips was excellent, well cooked and good portions. Nice selection of beer and friendly staff.

I tried there homemade pie and what a nice surprise,a full homemade short crust pastry with lot of meat filled topped by also real gravy made by the chef in the old fashion way from bone with and reduced over a few days. Worth go their just for the pies always a choice and a very good selection of beer and ciders

Good selection of well-kept ales and excellent food. Try the fish and chips. Or anything else! It is all good!! Friendly staff too.