The Queens Tap in Swindon

We were in Swindon for the night, passing through. The Lenardo Hotel suggested this pub as nearby. Very friendly, the young lady behind the bar was very welcoming. Great live band playing, ended up staying alot longer than planned. My only one point was when asking the doorman where we could find something to eat, I found them quite rude. The answer was either go left or go right. Not really helpful. Other than that, it was a great pub to visit.

The Sunday roast was amazing. The red cabbage was as good as my homemade recipe. Plenty of beef, which was sliced thickly. Delicious roast potatoes. Carrots were firm, cauliflower cheese was so tasty. Loads of variety with the veg and exceptional value for @£11.99, with the option for extras and take away at a reduced price 😊 You might wait 25 or 20 but it's worth the wait as it's made with love 🤗 11/10

Great pub opposite the railway station it has tv showing sports and it’s a short walk to the county ground. It does do food as well. The beer garden is good and also has tv for watching the sports on.

I met some friends in the Queens Tap for a few drinks and dinner. Although the food menu was limited there was still a reasonable range of food availble including pizza which I ordered. When the pizza arrived it was tasty, much bigger tjan I'd expected it to be and good value for what I'd paid. The only slight downside to the pub is that the garden is the smoking area.

Probably our 5th Sunday roast at the Queens Tap. As always, superb quality and generous portions. Very highly recommended.

Great bear, ale and stout selection! would recommend. Came on an evening good music good vibes great staff great night before catching my train home

Lovely staff, music great and love the atmosphere definitely come here for a pint if coming out the train station or around town

First time for me but it won't be the last ! We had a splendid evening. Wide selection of drinks and super staff. Rachel who served us was friendly helpful and an outstanding ambassador for the pub. Thank you Claire

Been visiting this pub for Sunday lunch for several months now. The welcome is warm, the beers are great and the atmosphere is nice on a Sunday . The Sunday roasts were recommended to me by a local on a random visit having just left the train station with the pub being exactly opposite. I returned the next Sunday to try a roast dinner, and wasn't disappointed. It was beautiful. everything you would want . I visit on most Sundays now for my Sunday lunch, it's superb value and there's more than enough for the hungriest of people.

Today with my second pint I ordered a Beef Chilli from the menus offered. This order was duly acepted and paid for. However a Sunday Lunch was delivered. Although surprised I accepted the substitution. Later I pointed out to the landlady, with whom I've been on a nodding acquantance for many years, that I ought to have been notified when the order was placed. I then returned to the bar for a third pint but was refused service - I asked the barman to check with the landlady but he returned to advise me that he was unable to serve me because of a confusion over the menus. I shall not be returning to this pub in the forseeable future. Incidentally, the vegetables were undercooked!

Meeting up, last week, with my old mate of nigh on 47 years, there was only one place to go - Queens Tap! So very welcoming, as ever,! Well kept ales and very decent, value-for-money food!

We often pop in this lovely little pub if we are coming back from / going to somewhere by train as it is opposite the station, and it is always very welcoming, with kind, friendly staff & a nice atmosphere. Definitely pop in for a drink or 3 and see for yourselves. 10/10.

An excellent evening back in the Queens Tap for the annual Xmas quiz. We were very well looked after by Nikki and the team. A substantial and tasty buffet was provided which of course had to include the QT's famous chilli. Everyone enjoyed the evening and it's a credit to the team at the Queens Tap that we were able once again to meet our friends in person.

A group of 7 had our work Christmas lunch at the QT yesterday (23/11) and it was absolutely brilliant. We had pre ordered our food and it was all brought out hot and on time, with the wait staff calling for people by name (meaning I didn't have to faff about with bits of paper to identify people's orders!). All of the food was hot (where appropriate) and well presented. I had the prawn cocktail to start which was a very generous portion with the most delicious bread I've ever had! The seafood platter was next which again, was a generous portion with two fish goujons, some spicy breaded prawns (5/6 from memory) and scampi (along with chips, peas, tartare sauce and a lemon wedge). Everything was crispy and freshly cooked and tasted brilliant. We then took a break before dessert as we were all extremely full but then the Ultimate Brownie pud came out..! Warm chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream and strawberries. Not sure how I managed to eat all of it but it was delicious. Drinks were all reasonably priced - I had a selection of flavoured gins (from memory: blood orange, violet, strawberry and lime and Gordons pink) all of which were served quickly and with garnish. The rest of my group had a mixture of gins, wines, beers and soft drinks. Overall we had a great 4 hours at the pub with attentive bar and wait staff and the landlady made sure we were all well looked after. We will definitely be back in the new year for further team lunches :)

I know the Q T very well, and after the various lockdowns etc was looking forward to getting back there for a works Christmas lunch. I wasn’t disappointed. The welcome, the relaxed feeling and as for the food…. The food was outstanding, top notch quality and generous portions. I had a beautiful soup to start and then an amazing Christmas dinner. So good in fact that I’m organising taking my mum (I hope I can get a table!). Throughly recommend it to all, not just a place to eat but also a warm and friendly pub. My only regret is that I didn’t take a picture of the food to share! Excellent place to go.

Went in on a weekday for a work lunch with colleagues! Very neat and clean pub. The service was super friendly and the food tasted fab! Would highly recommend this place with friends or families! Think one of the best pubs I have been in the town centre.

We'd missed our train, so popped into the Queen's Tap opposite the station while waiting for the last train home. Really pleased we did as the pub had good beer (Jail Ale), very danceable live music (a band called Trinity), friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

What a horrible experience! The Moretti wasn’t fizzy. The replacement glass was dirty! The barman (blonde hair, pony tail), then went for his break and sat in the public area eating and with his phone on loud speaker! Shambles!

Wowwww amazing food lots of different drink options but what stands out are the wonderful staff and food not a lot of Choice but we are a party of 3 and ordered 3 different things and was blown away with the food in my opinion it’s a little gem

Fantastic food, brilliant selection, well run and very friendly staff. Nothing is too much for these guys, so very welcoming to old and new customers. Brilliant entertainment in normal times and has coped with the lockdown in a very dignified way. Sunday lunch is amazing. Well done to you all

Amazing food, wide selection of vegetables and at such a reasonable price. Highly recommended, will definitely order again. Best roast in Swindon and really appreciated during lockdown.

Great food Lovely service and very efficient I had a train to catch but had no worries. I cant thank them enough on a rainy day in swindon

I have just enjoyed one of the best Sunday lunches I have ever had. It was a feast for the eyes and my only regret was that I couldn't finish it. I am sure Nikki, the owner, has a name for this delightful dish but I am calling it the Yorkshire Boat Sunday Lunch. I had the beef which was beautifully cooked and in the boat there was cauliflower cheese, mash, parsnips, peas and carrots and golden crispy roasties. Nikki, Suzi and Natalie made us feel most welcome and we shall definitely be returning to the Queens Tap for more of their fine hospitality, the next time we are in Swindon. Thankyou so much.

A spit and sawdust type of pub at the gateway to Swindon. Bar Staff are very friendly although sometimes inattentive. Plenty of screens to watch sport, although if you're a football fan the volume will be low. If you're rugby you'll have no issues hearing the commentary. I did notice to my horror that one of the fire doors was padlocked due to it being broken. I'm not an expert in law, but surely this cannot be right. I kept thinking of the film Towering Inferno & although this pub does not tower, I still made sure I was in a position where I'd be able to make good my escape in case the worse happened.The locals seemed friendly enough, although I got the impression they didn't wander far from this place to sample any delights that Swindon may have. Some of them looked in need of a good wash so I didin't get too close.I sampled one or two of the delights they had on offer & found the beer to be of a good standard although a little expensive.If you're passing through and just want a quick stop to quench your thirst this pub is OK. Just don't set your expectations too high

Fantastic Pub, we always arrange to meet here, before popping off to Bath or Cheltenham. Had such a good time, missed the train and just totally enjoyed the late noon and evening staying put.Live music and danding if you wish. Really friendly and welcoming staff. Highly recommended. Not tried food yet but looked really appitising.

We have been big fans of the Queens Tap for a number of years. Great staff, good atmosphere and great location - amazing music on the right night.They recently renovated and it was a job well done without changing the feel of the place. They also introduced a decent pub food menu.This visit was a massive let down. The sun was shining and we were hopeful of a good table in the garden and bought drinks and ordered food with the intention of watching the football. Given the fact that the weather was scheduled to be hot and they like to think of themselves as a sports pub, no one had checked the outdoors tv and they could not get this to work. Not that they tried that hard.The food came and my husbands burger was great but my lasagne was chewy and had been topped with an excessive amount of Parmesan cheese. This was a dish that had been recycled and recooked.There was no argument at the bar. We were told the meals were bought in. Not an unusual thing but you can still cook them in a sensible way. It was expensive and lacking in everything we had hoped for.They lost out on providing free drinks without question and future business, which crucially is an issue. This pub gets quieter by the minute. So sad.

Great live music venue, great selection of beers and often have deals on spirits. recommended for any ages, just had an update which has worked well, website gives you updates of the bands that are performing, staff good fun and provide good service

Good basic pub grub here. Had lunch and while the menu is what it is with a basic pub food menu they turn out good quality pub grub, well cooked and presented. Staff friendly and good service; if in Swindon and looking for a reasonably priced pub lunch give them a try

Poor customer service more interested in regulars than everyone else! And as for the food don't get me started, was cold and tasteless, just a poor experience highly NOT recommended.

Overpriced. Unfriendly unhelpful staff who were rude and demanded I leave my table.But the shock came when I wanted to avail myself of the WC for a No2.Imagine my surprise to find two men openly having noisy sex in the one and only cubicle.Staff seemed to find this acceptable and demanded I leave accusing me of being intolerant.Utterly disgusting. Rank. Blowing chunks and not because of the beer.Avoid. It's dreadful !!!

Brilliant pub, great live music, will be coming again. Had the chocolate cake which was Devine!! 😍 Natalie was our barmaid and made us feel welcome and joked with us all night. Staff are amazing, the banter was great.

Love this place, food is lovely, just tried the new many chicken parmo which is gorgeous, staff are friendly and chatty, smoking area is beautiful since they've done it up. Wonderful place will definitely visit again.

An lovely friendly pub & awesome team! With a great food menu pub classics. Great vibe and fun place to be xx

Great pub food, good choice of ales, beers, ciders, cocktails, shots and gin. Awesome atmosphere, friendly and helpful bar staff and have great bands on at the weekend. All in all a great place to start any night or finish it!

Met friends here after work for a few drinks and some dinner. They have deals on prices on a Monday which is a cracking idea. Food was spot on and tasty. Would eat here again definitely. Pub was recently renovated and looks very good.

Excellent bar and great venue on weekends for a brilliant variety of music, drinks quite exspensive is the only drawback always a great crowd of people

Have recently popped into the Queens Tap the refurbishment is amazing with extra outdoor space that is sheltered. The garden has been levelled and the toilets completely modernised. The bar has been redesigned. Great staff 10/10 Music nights 10/10 Good selection 10/10 Ale 10/10

I hadn't visited the Queens Tap for a while. It is now been refurbished and is fabulous. It has a new menu with a variety of choices. My partner and I really enjoyed our meal. The staff are just as great as usual. I will definitely be returning whenever I'm in Swindon

The pub is very near the railway station and a excellent pub to visit after the airshow at Fairford and before takeing the train onwards.It has a nice garden with appletrees and The landlord is so friendly and helpful and so are all the Staff at the pub .

I visited with friends for a social night out. We did not eat. The atmosphere was friendly,lively and loud. The bar staff were friendly efficient and helpful.

Went to Swindon as was unfortunately attending an residential course for work purposes in the middle of the sticks which means an rural setting, was tired after the rubbish overcrowded overpriced GWR train journey. So went to the pub very unhappy,highly overpriced untidy pub. Anyways got a cab from swindon station to where the training venue even the driver agreed Swindon was a dump. All there was to see was strange people, and the town was a dreary place with shabby buildings and an tired look. The driver suggested you can get emm whatever you want as we went through one part of the town. Overall was not impressed did not really want to go on the training course anyway as venue was too far and it was in the middle of an rural setting. But officially there is is nothing in Swindon to write back about. Please avoid like the plague !!!

What a great place to drink... the bar staff are very welcoming and friendly. Ceris is just the best barmaid...

Fab place for a good pint. Very nice beer garden and friendly staff. Good pit stop before catching a train.

Cara cerveza 5 libras. 75 para una pinta 'short' del túnel visión y media pinta de sidra restaurante thatchers. La lista de precios. Ambiente ruidoso. . Muchos monitores de televisión. Cómo hace un pub necesita. Lavabo sucio. Un grupo de carniceros machos bebiendo en el bar, un pub muy masculino, un recuerdo de la edad oscura de los pubs británicos.

I've visited the pub a few times. The staff and landlady always give you a warm welcome. The Sunday lunch is lovely

Regularly meet friends here prior to jumping on the train or on our return for a few beers and some god music. Always a good atmosphere, superb service and a great selection of drinks.

Having been a QT regular many years ago, was pleasantly surprised to see not much had changed. Still a rowdy bunch in there, however, the landlady was not putting up with any nonsense and fired the lot of them out of the door within minutes of us arriving. Rightly so too. I'm not sure how long they were in, but were very loud and abusive towards staff.

Fuimos para una rápida pinta. Todo estaba bien hasta que nos marchamos. Cristal amigo poner un poco ruidosamente y a la izquierda. Un tipo en el bar le siguieron y le empujaba en la parte de atrás. Dijo que debería tener más cuidado de elegir mis amigos. No fue una experiencia agradable.

Good selection of ales although mostly not to my taste music venue also not my type of music mainly very loud rock type music

Exactamente lo que esperarías de un antiguo pub antiguo, con muy buen ambiente y buena ubicación justo al lado de la estación de tren. Una gran manera de relajarse bien tren nacional arruinas su viaje en tren.

The Queens Tap is an old fashioned pub that you can relax in. It has a pool table and a small beer garden/smoking area. The food is basic , the pies are good ,the service good and it serves a good selection of lagers and real ales. It has live music some night's with some good bands. Good sports coverage on the 3 large screens

After a long journey on the train or before you go on a journey the Queens Tap is an old fashioned pub that you can relax in for a few hours. It is about 50 metres directly opposite the railway station. It has a pool table and a small beer garden/smoking area. I did not try the food but the service was good and it serves a good selection of lagers and real ales including my favourinte "Doom Bar Ale". I visited around 4:00 - 6:00 pm and I am told it has live music some nights.