Based on 74 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 74 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 221 in 466 in Swindon
Nº 56 of 95 Other cuisines in Swindon
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Excellent price. Comfy room. Free parking. Shops close by. I didn’t eat in the restaurant but food looked good. Nice people. Just what I needed.
Michael F . 2024-05-02
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Dreadful Sunday lunch. Worse than school dinners. Rock hard beef, like it had been hanging around for ages. Small bowl of wet veg - no serving spoons. Roast potatoes - rock hard, like stones. Dirty cutlery. Maybe it was just a sunday thing and better in the week.
Richard L . 2024-03-17
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The rooms are above a pub, the staff are very friendly and the pub is very welcoming. The food and beer are very good. The room was tatty, the kettle lid was hanging off and bounced off my arm when pouring, the TV remote had apparently gone missing weeks ago and the front of the draw was hanging off. You can buy all-in-one remotes for about a fiver, simple bit of DIY and paint would fix the drawer and a cheap argos kettle would avoid anyone getting burnt.
Geoff-worle . 2024-02-01
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I was staying overnight in the area after attending a funeral in Swindon and for convenience chose the Saracens Head, where the wake was held. First of all, the arrangements for the wake were well organised and there was a good selection of finger food, which was very good quality and more than adequate in amount. Drinks were reasonably priced. I had booked a single room and it was very adequate for my night’s stay. The room was a reasonable size with double bed and an ensuite which was on the small side but fine for just me. The room was quiet and cosy with its own radiator with temperature control, the bed was comfortable and the room and ensuite were clean; tea/coffee-making facilities were provided. The furniture was basic and the interior decoration was in need of some remedial work, but that was a minor point. The room price was very reasonable and included a continental breakfast (English breakfasts were available from the menu). Finally, a word about the staff. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and service in the bar and dining areas was quick and cheerful.
Retired_Gentleman . 2023-10-31
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Been here a couple of times for the Christmas dinner and found the food is fabulous!! My ONLY criticism is please, please, please put something else on the menu for a vegetarian other than a NUT ROAST!! That is the only main option (which I see is also the only option on the Sunday menu too), and it would be nice to have another choice. A nut roast is NOT what vegetarians all like - please have some imagination. Your nut roast has lost one star from me.
Yumyum36 . 2023-10-30
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Visited this pub last night and as soon as we walked in, it smelt of cigarette smoke, just like pubs used to smell before smoking was banned in pubs. We bought our drinks and chose to take them outside, due to the smell. To get to the garden you have to walk through an enclosed smoking area (large room, not an open area) which was disgusting. Having to walk through smoke and pass filled ash trays is not pleasant. Will not be visiting again.
Claire C . 2023-07-08
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Went as a party of four at midday for Sunday lunch. Haven't been to the pub for many years. Wife and I had nut roast which was vile. You got three very large roast potatoes and one small boiled potato with it. The large potatoes were not crispy and felt like they could have been cooked the day before and warmed up. The gravy was tasteless. A plate of mixed veg was also included but the peas were hard. One of party had pork which he said was nice but overall we didn't think the main at £13 a head was worth it at all and will not return. The service was standard but not warm and welcoming. The waitress sighed when we declined desserts. Guilt tripping me is not a trait I appreciate.
bondmaster . 2022-11-23
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Popped in on way back from glouc for dinner. We were 30mins too early for grub. So ordered 2 coffees. This was at 16.55. At 17.17 we left. If after 20 mins the coffee hadn't arrived what could we expect for food? We went elsewhere.
Z6057YEvickyd . 2022-06-24
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Sarancens Head Hotel Highworth Swindon SN6 7AG Well, where do you start with this hotel, I only booked this as a black Friday deal the website ad does make the place look reasonable this is far from the reality, one good point is the staff do try to be helpful, but their hands are tied with the condition of the hotel and the misleading presentation on the web sites THE room I booked was a single room when I was shown it very basic the journey via the pub was very of putting with things stored openly on the landings and makes an untidy/ unclean appearance When I got to the room the was an old-fashioned slash window that could not close, I did get help from the staff who also could not close the window it was a cold night with a draft there was a blind over the window, but this was flapping all night with the wind The room was very small with stretched arms you almost touch both walls the tv was very small but did have Netflix and you tube wifi connection was good The coffee making facilities was very sparce compared to other hotels only enough to make a single cup , I was supposed to have a private bathroom, this was open to anyone and was at the end of a hall round a corner where you had to dodge a pile of towels and sheets that was stored in an overflowing corner I booked for two nights but checked out after one and moved to a different hotel am still waiting on refund details
chris r . 2021-12-05
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Very nice and reasonably priced menu. Very good food and staff are very efficient, helpful and friendly. Very good ambience/atmosphere. Can eat/drink indoors, under marquee or in small traffic-free garden. Good range of beers on tap. All good - can't fault it.
willow1035 . 2021-08-01
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We drove through Highworth on the way home from holiday and were looking for a place for lunch and stumbled across this great pub. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Really nice old school decor inside and had a lovely covered terrace and a really nice beer garden. Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was prompt. Would recommend to anyone staying in the area or passing through.
FranziD . 2021-06-08
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I have visited the saracens head hotel three times now since 12th april, I cannot fault anything. Excellent service from manager and his staff, friendly, welcoming and most importantly they smile. The covid guidelines are strictly adhered to, you will feel totally safe here. Most important though is the quality and value if the food, amazing, top class food at reasonable prices, ploughman's lunch Excellent, burger homemade and delicious and baguettes superb. Can't fault anything, will definitely be returning soon.
swindone . 2021-04-20
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My wife and I ate at the Saracens Head on a Monday evening. We were staying in the area but strangers to it so we had no prior knowledge of the pub. The food was excellent as was the service and food and drinks were good value. The weather was cold and damp but the pub was warm, clean and comfortable and we were made to feel welcome. All in all a very pleasant experience.
raypJ6122UV . 2020-10-13
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Visited on a Saturday lunchtime for a family celebration lunch and it was great. Food was of excellent quality and great value for money. Will definitely be back!
NickW405 . 2020-10-03
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We ate here for lunch while having our dog groomed, which we often do. In these difficult times their C-19 precautions are hot very good and all staff had face protectors. We felt really safe. The food was absolutely awsome, so much food we could not eat everything and it came out piping hot which is important to me. The pie of the day my partner loved and my house burger was excellent, nice and spicy. The only thing I'd say about my burger is that it didn't need all the chopped salad... Just sliced tomatoes, onion and lettuce would have done it. Will we be going back... Absolutely lutely. Great value for money
U7043ITandyh . 2020-10-03
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I would like to say thank you for making me feel welcome. I'm profoundly deaf and struggles with masks as lip reading is my communication. Due to anxiety I have to ask people to take the masks down. Your staff was really kind to me. Especially Tracey. She is lovely and she is awesome. Amazing food. Will go back soon very soon. Thank you 🙏
katehQ2611YY . 2020-09-26
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Came here with my wife and daughter and her partner and had a pleasant time with good atmosphere and reasonable prices would visit again.
charlesj305 . 2020-08-25
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Came here with family members for a meal and show support to local/restaurants with the government offer, but boy did I find the wrong one to support,I was the only one of 4 of us to eat my meal the 3 other hardly touched there meal chips were a disgrace whole new meaning to triple cooked all had something different but what amazed me was that the waitress did not seem surprised or worried that 3 plates were still full of food we couldn’t wait to leave but the best was yet to come for some reason the bar manager maybe owner thought it was a good idea to act as if he was a local town cryer and shout out the price of people’s cost of meal so the whole pub could here as if we had just had the bargain of the century this is a absolute disgraceful thing to do and people next to us were embarrassed when there’s were called out so was I never have I seen someone with such poor customer service will not be returning ever again Poor food, poor customer service
shaymus66 . 2020-08-06
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Disappointed with the lack of covid 19 precautions in place. No staff were wearing visors or masks, ( I work in a pub myself and we all wear visors when taking food and drinks to tables) no one prompted me on arrival to sanitise nor did anyone explain one way systems around the pub. There was a lot of cross contamination with waitress using her phone to work a bill out at the same time as using the card machine and handing it to us individually in tern. I also noticed the waitress holding numerous glasses with fingers inside the glass when clearing then moving to next table. All of these points were highlighted to me as I also work in the pub / restaurant industry. On a lighter note the food was delicious, I thoroughly enjoyed my dish. I just think it’s a shame there hasn’t been much thought into covid 19 precautions. People want to feel safe to dine, unfortunately as things stood I did not.
Samsims10 . 2020-07-28
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We had lunch here on Friday 31st January.The food was good but the portions are Farr too big,this spoils the presentation of the meal and just adds to waste. Charlie & Ann. Portland. Dorset.
K8731SPcharlesb . 2020-02-01
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It took me a while to decide where to go for a family meal to celebrate my Husband’s 40th Birthday. The Saracens was by far the most attractive offer of £9.50 per adult and £5.50 for children for their Sunday roast. I thought it would be a challenge for the establishment as there were 29 of us. Well if they found it challenging it certainly didn’t look like it. The food is fabulous. Thick cuts of meat. Super crunchy potatoes. Yorkshire puddings and seasonal vegetables. Absolutely superb. The desserts are super special. The pub was new to a lot of our family, however they have all said how fantastic it was and how they will be returning very soon. Thank you AJ and the team. You have been fantastic and we really do appreciate it. Don’t change anything you do xxxx
A3741WIcharlottes . 2019-12-08
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Something has happened to the quality of the food at the Saracens. The quality has definitely gone down over the past 2 months ! This is very sad as I thought they had turned it around with great food on pervious visits. The steak was inedible, we asked for a rare steak and was given a well over cooked piece of tough meat. The chicken was over cooked. Needless to say we will not be returning soon. If you want pies or something that that can be left in the over, then fine. But when it comes to meat, then pick something else off the menu.
CB1989z . 2019-10-17
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I ate here last Tuesday as part of a group of 6 and we all enjoyed our meals. Generous portions and tasty food. I really enjoyed the chicken, ham and leek pie and the chocolate torte.We were staying locally at a holiday cottage and had a quick look at all of the pubs in Highworth before deciding upon the Saracens Head! It has plenty of indoor dining space as well as a lovely courtyard and garden area. Excellent service and I would return if I went back to the area again.
HappyExplorer80 . 2019-07-06
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Very good food,good selection,good choice of beers and wines,friendly staff , fast efficient service.
Tim H . 2019-02-20
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Excellent lunch...light bites just right for three elderly ladies...generous portions, baguettes, sandwiches were generous and accompanied by salad and coleslaw and an ample portion of chips. Our waitress was attentive and very helpful.Excellent value!
janetlV8451ED . 2019-02-09
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Smashing old pub/ hotel in a lovely rural town. Fantastic food great hosts cosy accommodation and priced to please.
numpty19 . 2019-02-03
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We had a really nice family dinner for 6 on a Sunday evening and a Lunch on Monday . Good local beers on cask, food was tasty and service prompt. Portion size was good and everyone was happy with their meals. Staff were happy to make a couple of minor changes to the dishes when requested. There are a lot of very nice places within 10 miles or so of Highworth but many of them have prices to match. The Saracens is good quality food, in good portions for a reasonable price. Will come again.
U836ZBpaulf . 2018-11-24
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Proper Sunday lunch with loads of meat and grace and normal veg will definitely be coming back for more
dingtwat . 2018-10-06
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Friendly staff. Food prepared well ( I judge by how my new potatoes are cooked). Fish served with excellent sauce. Real ale (Arkells) is pleasantly priced. Perfect place for lunch if you are in Highworth, but do check serving times, as the kitchen does not operate all day.
ChristopherM4431 . 2018-07-18
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I was here for drinks and found the service to be friendly. The Saracens Head is a very traditional English pub; very Olde Worlde. The ale is served direct from the barrell, and I found it to be well kept. Although I didn't eat, I could see what was being served up to other customers, and I have to say, that if I ever find myself in Highworth again, this is the place I will be eating. The food looked very good and the portions were huge.
Richard H . 2018-07-01
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stayed here for two nights in a family room, could do with some where to hang your clthes no hooks no wardrobe bit odd realy, room clean food first class beer good would i stay again ? probably not unless rooms are updated all in all adequate.
Russell G . 2018-05-29
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Basic but brilliant. Comfy beds,clean linen and great breakfast. We only stayed one night but it was also surprisingly quiet for a room above a busy pub. Great value for money!
Incey3 . 2018-05-27
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Stayed here for one night for our anniversary. Idyllic location to explore beautiful Symonds Yat. The staff were so welcoming and the river view room was clean and comfortable. We booked a meal for the evening and the menu was small but great fish choices. Our food was tasty, beautifully presented and we complimented the chef as it was amazing. Will definately want to come back recommend a stay here! Thank you.
jimmychoobristol . 2018-05-19
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We had a nice evening meal . We booked which was good as it was full. Lovely traditional pub meals. Friendly atmosphere and good service. Reasonable prices. Good selection on ales. We will return.
BexCoombs . 2018-05-17
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We lunched in the Saracen's Head on Thursday 27 April purely "On Spec" and my wife and I ate a very reasonably priced meal in reassuringly Disco and Football TV free conditions. My steak was delicious, tender and cooked exactly as I had asked for it and my wife enjoyed her Steak & Kidney Crumble with fresh "Veg of the Day". We are currently looking for "Dog Friendly" B&B; in Highworth as my wife's mum has just been moved into a Care Home there and we will be travelling from Plymouth to visit her. Unfortunately, the accommodation at the Saracen's Head, which is very reasonably priced, does not allow pets so sadly we will not be availing ourselves of it's services on a regular basis. I would however, have absolutely no reservations in recommending the place to anyone wanting a nicely prepared, fairly priced meal, served in a very comfortable and peaceful Lounge Bar. All in all, a Good Experience. Well done Saracen's Head.
Alan P . 2018-04-28
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I was only staying one night on my way home, the room was good, bed linen excellent, I had the single room which had the private bathroom around the corner no problem at all an enormous bathroom with a great shower and plenty of hot water. Had a evening meal from the specials board it was very good the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I had a sweet which was also well presented and very good value. Breakfast menu was very comprehensive I had scrambled egg which again was cooked to order and light and fluffy with toast.The hotel is a traditional old hotel much used by the locals and would definitely return. It has been well looked after.
wakefordjane . 2018-04-02
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We had a great weekend away, staying here for 2 nights to explore the Cotswolds. Rooms are as expected for a traditional old town hotel. Breakfast and meals were very nice, drinks reasonably priced.
Martin C . 2018-03-19
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The food here is sensational! They have a really good basic menu and they always have around five, fresh and really scrummy specials.
European-Bookworm . 2018-03-19
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Went to the Saracen Head hotel on a sunday evening to grab a some food and a drink. We got their slightly early at 6:15 and evening meals start at 6:30 however the 4 of us had starters and a main. The food was well priced at around £13 for sea bass which was cooked well and supplied with a good selection of vegetables. Thy had the normal selection of drinks on offer with some cask ales. The atmosphere was relaxed and chilled out but it was fairly quite, would I go back. Yes
Gareth J . 2018-03-16
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Highly recommend this cosy friendly pub, great Sunday roast, piping hot and plenty of veg. Good sized portion of chocolate cheesecake with icecream. Will definitely be booking again!
kevinnrita81 . 2018-01-21
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It was a nice Sunday lunch, not the best value for money and the beef was a little tough for...
jslave . 2018-01-18
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We as a party of 3 had another lunch at this quaint pub-hotel in the middle of Highworth. The service...
Matsudana . 2017-12-07
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I booked a table for three a couple of days in advance. This pub is very popular at weekends especially....
Matsudana . 2017-10-31
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Six meals ordered and all very poor. I think the cook must of worked in a chip shop before, he...
Gary F . 2017-10-29
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Went yesterday for lunch as heard food good, was really good and lots of it. friendly staff will definitely go...
Knocker J . 2017-10-11
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Stayed for 1 night. Cheap price for the room. Room does what it says on the tin. Ensuite could've had...
Rose B . 2017-09-24
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Elegimos este hotel debido a su proximidad cerca de Swindon, ya que estaba trabajando allí durante una noche. Precio muy competitiva y desayuno incluido. El personal era acogedor y el vecindario ofrecieron varias tiendas y comida para llevar. El pub es un pub tradicional con un salón para cenar y cuando su tiempo soleado hay una encantadora zona de descanso con sombrillas en la parte trasera del patio. La habitación estaba limpia y era cómoda y el desayuno era genial
Tony K . 2017-07-26
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La comida en el Saracens Head es genial. El menú tiene una gran variedad y siempre es buena. El personal siempre es agradable y rápido. El chef sólo tomar órdenes que puede enfrentar, así que tendrá que esperar, pero vale la pena. Te puedes sentar dentro o fuera en el patio, que es siempre bien lleno de cestas colgantes.
Roseby1968 . 2017-07-19
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Had Sunday lunch, what a great experience, lovely choice, plenty on the plate, a treat not to be missed
mycotswoldlad . 2017-07-07
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We stayed here overnight whilst visiting the area for a concert. It is a historic building, with quite a cosy feel. We had a room on the top floor, which was quite spacious and had a view out onto the town square. The bathroom was small and it would have been nice to have had a few complimentary toiletries. However the bed was very comfortable and the breakfast the following morning was excellent. Good value.
446MikeE446 . 2017-07-01
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Ate here with 2 colleagues, beer was good as was decor and atmosphere. Nice menu with balanced choices however 20 minutes after ordering we were told that one starter wasn't available. Waitress serving main courses then didn't seem to know the dishes and what sauce went with each main; sauces didn't arrive with the dishes, gravy for the pie was about 2 table spoons and mushroom sauce for the steak had to be asked for after waiting 10 minutes. Others were happy with their mains but my steak, which I'd ordered rare, came out looking grey and floppy and was over medium. Deserts were OK but not nothing special and a little over decorated with chocolate sauce drizzles falling off 1/2 the plate.
WantFriesWithThat . 2017-06-29
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Myself & friends went for dinner. Excellent service from the moment we arrived. I ordered the sirloin steak which was extremely tender & cooked to perfection. The homemade pepper sauce was one of the nicest I've tasted. My friends all said their meals were very nice. Meals of a great standard & reasonably priced means we'll definitely return.
lynn m . 2017-06-28
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Visited this hotel for dinner twice this week while staying in Highworth and very much enjoyed the experience. Food quality was great as well as choices on menu. Staff were very attentive. Had dined here previously while visiting the area and was impressed with the great service.
rmackenzie1 . 2017-06-16
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we had a birthday party to go to but there was no room at any ones house with the amount of people that came so my friends booked use into the saracens head hotel we stay in room one it was a lovly room the bed was realy comfy me & my girlfriend slept very well the bathroom had an over bath shower the staff were very helpful nothing was to much trouble like when came down to breakfast i said to my girlfriend i just fancy a poached egg so when they asked use what we wanted for breakfast i ask for a full english but with a poach egg instead of fried thats not a problem you also cearel toast if you wanted tea coffe orange juice we would stay here again break is served 7.00 8.30 monday /friday 7 8.30 /10.30 saturday/sunday checkout time is 10 .30 am
Paul M . 2017-06-16
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We received a warm welcome - our room was cosy and clean. Throughout our stay the staff were helpful and attentive. We enjoyed a tasty dinner - the menu offered a wide choice of options.Whilst appreciating the age of the building, the interior decor would benefit from a make-over - our bathroom, in particular, required some work - the plumbing was noisiy and the fixtures were tarnished. We also encountered a problem with the shower door. Overall our stay was value for money though.
Mapreaders . 2016-09-25
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Food can be excellent if a particular chef is cooking but still good if not. Young male staff very efficient and professional. Never been disappointed. Nice pub
congleton79 . 2016-08-23
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I visited with my friend and my aunt for lunch. I ordered the panfried cod wrapped in parma ham with homemade mash and fresh veg it was delicious and piping hot. My aunt had the gammon a huge portion and my friends mixed grill was equally fabulous. Three lovely puds finished the meal off nicely. Prompt service and friendly staff. Would definately visit again.
Alison S . 2016-08-12
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My husband and I visited the Saracens head hotel for a wedding and booked the last room available (twin). We booked in during the afternoon and went straight out to the wedding ceremony. We returned in the late evening. As I got into one of the single beds I almost fell out as the bed frame underneath was badly broken and had collapsed, this was a shock considering I'm eight months pregnant. My husband ended up taking the mattress off the bed and slept on the floor leaving me to sleep in the other bed, not ideal! The next morning at breakfast my husband informed the day manager. She told him that they already knew about the broken bed and not to worry as we wouldn't be charged for the damage! What??? When he asked her why she hadn't told him about the broken bed when we booked in she said it's because they they were fully booked and that a new bed wasn't arriving until the following week. The lady apologised for the issue. I personally thought this was terrible service and a serious health and safety risk. My husband wasn't happy and when he returned the key he spoke to the same lady again stating that he expected some sort of refund. We did end up getting a partial refund but not until my husband had to request it. Awful way to treat new custom. We actually had our friends (a couple) staying in the family room on the same floor (which had 3 beds) surely, the hotel could of used one of the beds from that room to replace the broken bed beforehand?! Apart from the bed issue the shower in the room (top floor) had no water pressure leaving us with a trickle to shower in during the morning. So we were both very tired and grumpy after a terrible nights stay. One big positive however was the food, they did a very nice breakfast!
Rebecca S . 2016-08-08
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Stayed here last night with the wife. Honestly have nothing bad to say. Very relaxed atmosphere, with very friendly staff. Lovely courtyard decorated with a water feature and colorful hanging baskets. Room was comfortable and basic, but had everything it needed. Breakfast was sublime, with a freshly cooked to order full English, toast, cereal etc. Good value and highly recommended.
Craig P . 2016-08-03
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Cheese ploughmans and beef baguette with chips whilst enjoying the sun and flowers in the courtyard. Charming ambience with water feature. Service was good with very pleasant staff and the lunch was excellent value. My cheese ploughmans was one of the best with fresh apple and three cheeses. Did not need to eat dinner!
EMJ47 . 2016-07-31
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Nos alojamos en el hotel y era bastante normal sin nada de lujo, el pub y el comedor si eran muy lindos y se come bien
Andrea Soledad F . 2016-07-01
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El pub y el comedor están buenos, la atencion tambien, la gente es muy amable y aunque no te conozcan te integran en cualquier conversacion.
Mauro Jorge S . 2016-07-01
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Just a lovey ambiance and food and staff very nice too. Looking forward to going back next time I'm in highworth with friends or family
simon_mundy39 . 2016-06-25
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Excellent traditional English pub, honest good food, not poncey simply lovely! Excellent portion sizes and the chips are delicious. Recommend the cod in parma ham, delicious sauce. Desserts were a lovely finish to the meal. Staff attentive without being intrusive or getting on your nerves! Thanks for a lovely meal.
Highstandardsforme . 2016-05-28
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Stayed here after a long and tirying 15 hour shift, the location is ok and out of the way but still in close proximity of other places. The room was fairly spacious but the bed VERY soft and springy. The doors slamming was a bit of an issue as you cannot stop them banging when you leave your room so when people have had a drink and return at 2am YOU HEAR EVERYTHING. It feels like there is no insulation as you can even hear next door taking a pee so didnt get the best of nights sleep here.The food was lovely though and staff fantastic
Deano-Chilly . 2016-05-26
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Great place to eat and staff are very friendly ,a really great place to take guests and family ,best book a table as it can get very busy at peak times
Philip E . 2016-05-26
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Had a nice pub meal with my boyfriend in the evening. Was busy so be good idea to book. Very traditional pub, friendly and good service. Good portion size and nice food and good choice.
BexCoombs . 2016-04-20
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Went here on Monday for lunch. The atmosphere was good and it was very welcoming. The Food was good. Traditional pub fare reasonably priced and good size portions. We will definitely be returning.
Alan C . 2016-03-08
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This was a first time visit with former work colleagues was a real treat. It's a lovely old pub with a warm welcome. On a Thursday night in the first week of March it was really quite busy and we were warned in advance that there would be a delay for food as they were catering for a large table. The menu is standard pub fare with a few different dishes on a black board, which included such favourites as faggots. I ordered the old staple of Ham, Egg and Chips, or HEC as it was called on the menu, and it also came with peas. The ham was very nice and there was so much of it that I couldn't manage all of the chips. My friends ordered barbecue chicken which came with chips and mixed vegetables and a three fish medley which came with fresh vegetables and new potatoes. The prices were very reasonable and the service was very friendly. We did have a wait but as we had already been advised of this, it wasn't a problem, it just gave us more chance to catch up. I'd definitely go back again.
Daisy21Duke . 2016-03-04
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I have been to the Saracens for food a number of times and it has been lovely, a warm pub with a nice atmosphere and a good range of food.However on this occasion I was disappointed, we arrived during a busy lunch hour and our food did not arrive for at least 30 minutes. I has asked for my steak to be cooked medium however it was bleeding and rare to the point that I was unable to eat it. The peppercorn sauce had no flavour compared to previous times I have had it. We also had drinks and my friend ordered a lemonade that was completely flat, even after asking for a replacement it was still unsatisfactory. Disappointing result for what is normally a lovely pub.
mevjo . 2016-02-22
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visiting Highworth to see a friend we are from Torquay and in the hotel trade booked a meal on Monday the 11th Jan sat at the table by the huge champagne bottlehusband had the faggots meal and our friend had cesar salad meal i had steak meal the food was fantastic the steak wasn't great rather bland not a lot of taste to it very pale needed charring perhaps but the other meals were fab portions huge dont have a starter unless you are starving the service was great very friendly and smiles all round wonderful time had there we used to live in highworth and look forward to going back every now and the but our trip to the Saracens is a highlight we look forward to fantastic lovely just charr the steaks a bit more like a boiled steak rather than grilled or what ever you do to them
annguiry . 2016-01-13
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On a cold, wet rainy lunchtime my family and I had a delicious hot meal. Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere
Claire B . 2015-12-22
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Rusting bed frames combined with not very nice décor or ambience..... Didn't stay the night, says it all !!
SwindonWesty . 2015-10-26
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Previous meals at this establishment have been of a good standard, but this meal was a nightmare, so bad it was laughable. I ordered bbq chicken with bacon and cheese, I expected Hunters Chicken, when it arrived the chicken and bacon looked anemic and the bbq sauce was missing! the side salad was lettuce! We waited for a jug of sauce, but finally had to ask and received a bowl of cold sauce out of a jar! My husbands mixed grille was received on a small round plate with meat again sat on a bed of lettuce, no vegetables, the meat consisted of HALF a pork chop! 1 sausage, 4 oz steak, a small chicken breast. Please avoid the vegetable crumble, this is literally frozen mixed veg covered with breadcrumbs, no sauce, when we asked for sauce, as it was dry and not edible, we were charged! When asked how are meal was by staff, we redponded that it was not good and she simply replied, Sorry! At no time were we asked if there was anything they could do to improve our visit. I was totally shocked and upset for our mum as it was her Birthday, we simply had to try to make the best out of a disaster. Management who were not there on the night were spoken to a few days later, but not interested. We will not be going back.
David G . 2015-10-11
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Just had meal with friends. Service very slow and obviously not trained - got order wrong which meant veg arrived 15 mins after main course, which had obviously been kept under heat lamps as steaks dried out and luke warm and sauce congealed. Coffee tasted of salt.Manager very unhelpful and refused to taste drinks. Will not be eating there again.
Disappointed from Highworth . 2015-10-05
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We had a 1 night stay in a twin room, the room was a bit tired and the shower barely trickled out. Paint was peeling off the ceiling but for price,location, Wifi included and the breakfast next morning well worth the £60 a night we paid. With a few minor touch ups/or modernization to room 8 it would of been a 5* rating.
Essex90 . 2015-09-27
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Nice staff with good customer service. The room is very spacious and clean. The breakfast is one of the best, kept me going most of the day. Plenty of parking. Worth every penny spent. Very good value for money...simply love it. Would recommend it.
Sameh A . 2015-08-19
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A pub ran with a local brewer, this is the very good end of pub food and if they were all as good as this British food would be renown the world over
andrew_macleod . 2015-06-30
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