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We was a bit wary of coming here for the evening as the write ups were bad,arrived Friday night and the 3 young ladies behind the bar was a credit to the place,we booked in easy by one of the 2 sisters and enjoyed a lovely evening drinking,each girl knowing exactly what we ordered when going to the bar,next morning we ate breakfast and was served by a really happy chap who was asking the guests what they had planed for the day,and showed so much attention to what people said,I was shocked to find out he was the person people moaned about as being rude,you couldn’t be further from the truth,keep up the good work Barry and staff
billmarl . 2024-08-18
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Curry was so hot I could not eat it fish and chips was served with carrots? Terrible food will not eat here again this is not the first time we have had a bad experience with food here but give the benefit of doubt but not improved at all
Julie E . 2024-08-09
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I have visited the Sun Inn many times over the years from 1960s, and never been disappointed by the service or the food. However myself and my husband and 4 friends pre-booked for 1st Aug for 6:30pm. A few of the dishes were not available, However we waited over an hour and a half for 3 of our friends to receive their meals, curry, which we were told it was medium hot and it was extremely hot!!! Three of us continued to wait for our meals and got really frustrated when they did not arrive and our friends had finished theirs!! We requested our money back as we had been waiting two hours for food. I've never seen the Sun Inn run so badly. It breaks my heart to write this review. I do hope Arkells look into this to ensure the standards are raised back to the very good standards that we know the Sun Inn can be. At the moment we are not planning on ever eating there again.
Marie N . 2024-08-04
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The chips came out cold, the mac cheese was Luke warm, only cheese taste was mozzarella on top, no cheese in the mac. This is not the first time we have been disappointed with the food here! We won't be coming again for food!
Dee D . 2024-07-20
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Having visited for dinner we were very disappointed with the food quality. Not as per description and cold, staff not interested in feedback. To interested in standing behind bar messing around, not clearing tables or tidy the general area. Won’t recommend or return to this establishment
Sarah A . 2024-07-09
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Having been rushed to place our order. The food came was awful. Chips soggy, pie almost inedible. Yes they allowed dogs - but dog friendly-no
Viv M . 2024-04-27
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Credit where credits due, upon return to the pub a few weeks later by members of the family, the food had improved (this time hot and tasty) and all comments were good, so yes well done The Sun, I too will return soon, its hard being consistent that we all appreciate, and you can't please all the people all off the time.....
Antony l . 2024-04-26
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We went as a family of 7, for Sunday lunch. It was very busy. The manager is very rude, and generally unpleasant surprised he is employed by Arkells. Staff do not appear to have had any training in food hygiene or indeed customer service at all. They had run out of lots of items on the menu. We will not be going back, and I would suggest people avoid the place.
440jackyc . 2024-04-22
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Visited on 12th April for lunch. What a terrible mistake! Do not even bother, the food was cold and service was atrocious. Basically, do not waste your money here as the staff don’t even care when you complain.
lila2373 . 2024-04-15
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Visited on: 14.04.2024- yes the food was nice but there was only 1 waitress who was working very hard but could see she was struggling ! The manager Barry was not very welcoming to his customers, and there was food on the menu that was not available and they didn’t take it off the menu. We ordered 3 chicken burgers and one of them looked like a children’s meal and when we spoke to the manager about it he was being very rude. It took ages to bring the food out as well. Will not be visiting again!
bethclingan . 2024-04-14
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Went for a birthday celebration, booked a table and the staff put other people on the one we booked.Food cold and presentation really bad. Complained about cold food and a member of staff really couldn't have care less. Wouldnt recommend it to anyone.
susanwZ580GX . 2024-04-01
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Staff very friendly and the pub has a nice atmosphere. Had breakfast for two mornings as part of B&B deal. The room was lovely except that there were several dead and live ladybirds behind the curtains. The first breakfast was okay, but was heavy on the oil with saturated items and overcooked items. The second breakfast was inedible, dry and tasteless scrambled egg and toast. A shame as it is a lovely spot.
PutneyPat . 2024-04-01
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Seems we are not alone, gosh, this food was bad, and the deal is I offer up some of my hard earnt cash, you in return apply the same commitment as I did at my job and serve up a tasty, warm meal. You reneged on the deal quite comprehensively; the food was not tasty in any way whatsoever, and it was Luke warm, to take it further it was drab, soulless and barely edible. I feel cheated, simply terrible food, vow never to return. When are places ever going to learn simple maths, I will not recommend you, in turn the people I have mentioned it to will again pass on the message as a place to waste your money on, as you can see it's not long before you have more empty tables than full ones.
Antony l . 2024-03-25
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Mediocre food and the bad language coming out the mouths of some of the people at the bar is disgusting this is not a family pub I wouldn’t bring children here won’t be rushing back
Fearless28907143215 . 2024-03-25
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To be honest, I have been coming here for years with my mum for a coffee, perhaps a light bite. Just to sit in the sunshine amongst the wonderful trees on the edge of Coate water. The problem is since the management has changed the experience every time is bloody awful. Today we had coffee and fancied a light snack so ordered a bowl of chips with some cheese. He put it on the table with no forks, no condiments and when we asked can we have some ketchup and maybe some forks, he said “yeh that’s all inside.” Did not offer to bring it either. Let me make this clear. There were around eight customers during our visit, so it is not as if he was run off his feet and besides a female member of staff seems to be doing most of the work. Doubt I will come back, and to be honest, I recommend the farm shop in Chiseldon which has a lovely backdrop of greenery and they do great food too. You won’t get alcohol there but you will certainly get a smile!! The hospitality industry has really suffered since Covid and the last thing. It needs is miserable people on the front line.
Nav L . 2024-03-21
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Came here for a roast - the roast option was gammon - who does that? Ordered off the main menu and drinks - only sell Guinness by the pint (ie can) on St Patrick’s Day and do not take £50 notes or set up tabs. The chips that came with the meal were unbelievably salty from the seasoning ALL over them! Asked for 2 new portions of chips that would be edible and the response was nothing we can do about it as you didn’t specifically request no salt on your chips. I tried pointing out that I also didn’t request an abnormal amount of salt all over the chips either but apparantly it is my mistake and my fault. Staff very unfriendly and bordering on rude. Will not be coming back here again
Debbi L . 2024-03-17
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Rubbish meal! £16 for the size of a child’s plate! Why offer something great, if you can’t deliver?! Left feeling disappointed! Apparently, other customers had also complained about the portion sizes! We won’t be back!!!
V8571WAcherylr . 2024-03-10
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Wow! What a terrible meal at the Sun Inn today for mothers day! The meal came out on what I would call a side plate not a lot of anything and it was called a Lamb roast! Spouts was cold roast potatoes were hard and the meat was chewy and string still attached. Horrible £17 x3 I've ever spent, will not be going back!!! As for my Child who had the cod gouaons they did not even look like one, it was a deep fried slab of uninterested stuff! My god how many years have you been cooking food for!!!
Chris R . 2024-03-10
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it is an amazing pub the bar staff i think her name was ruby was absolutely amazing excellent and bought a smile to my face everything i want in a pub will 100% return
freya h . 2024-02-13
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Perfection. Everything that a good pub should be. Ideal for any occasion. The clients are nice too! FOOD Delicious lunches. Very tasty. High quality food. Cooked to perfection. MENU Excellent menu. Layout of the menu has been well thought through. For people wanting to eat healthier options, the salads are listed first, which really helps with staying focused (if that's your thing). Other options which follow the salads are classics, as well as pizzas, and burgers, and plenty more. DRINKS Great choices of soft drinks, wines, well-kept beers, spirits, mixers, and teas & coffees. INSIDE Spacious with a big variety of different seating areas, for example: large conservatory, private nooks for personal conversations, TV lounge perfect for football and rugby, clean and well-managed. TOILETS Clean and well-stocked. Nice soap and hand cream. CREW The serving staff are friendly, helpful, courteous, and kind. Smiling faces, with great attitudes. CARPARK Big and spacious, plenty of spaces.
Suzy J . 2024-02-10
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10/10 Sunday carvery. Best roast dinner I’ve had in a long time. Would highly recommend! Will be visiting again :)
kwH9883GX . 2023-10-15
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a real hidden gem, dont take any notice of the poor reviews, we had a lovely stay, lovely food, friendly staff, beautifully comfortable rooms, loved the hanging flower baskets and Barry was the nicest most pleasant man who made us feel very welcome, would definitely stay there again if in the area, have paid a lot more for much inferior accomodation in my time.
Nomad828529 . 2023-10-08
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A wonderful young man named Sam, was absolutely shamazing, he was so helpful,. The accommodation was at its best, clean, tidy and spacious , oh my I wanted to take the bed home. They are dog friendly, had I realised this I would of taken ours. Thank you to all the staff who truly went out of their way. Highly recommended ***** 👌 xx
Rachel B . 2023-09-30
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Visited yesterday for a family wake. Cold buffet was excellent and Sam, who I arranged the event through, was there on hand to make sure everything went smoothly. Very pleased with the service, food and the use of the conservatory
Sue B . 2023-09-29
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We decided to go for the cheeseburgers and we were not disappointed I would go as far as saying it was up there with the best in Swindon. The service was excellent with Sam ensuring we were taken care of with drinks across the entirety of our visit. Great job and we will be back
BracknellRobin . 2023-09-28
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I stayed here for one night. There was plenty of parking on site and I walked in to the reception area at the bar to be met by a yawning man who judging by the recent reviews I assume was the landlord. He checked me in efficiently enough but the rooms are located just behind the pub in their own wing so he just left me to lug a heavy suitcase up 2 flights of stairs and find my room. The room was ok, not particularly inspiringly decorated but it was spacious; the bed was reasonably comfy and I had a quiet nights sleep. The shower room was nice. Things definitely improved in the morning, there was a very helpful chap serving and I had a great full English breakfast which was included in the price. Overall it was ok.
Bubbles73uk . 2023-09-20
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This Pub changes management quite regularly. As it’s not part of a chain, each time the management changes so does the Menu so it’s a bit hit and miss how good the food is….mostly it’s good sometimes excellent. This time it’s extremely disappointing. On the menu was “pie of the day” with seasonal vegetables and mash with gravy for £16.50….bit pricey for a pie so I thought it must be a nice home pie. On asking at the bar what the “ pie of the day “ was today , I was told steak and kidney….what a result !! my favourite. Well….what a let down…what came out was a pie that had clearly came from a freezer, and certainly not home made, with very little filling…pukka pies from any supermarket would have been 10 times better….the seasonal vegetables was some undercooked cabbage with frozen peas mixed in…and some sticky unpleasant instant mash….very very disappointing for that price….Chef’s been to Iceland 😲
KENNETH C . 2023-09-20
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Written as a review for my dad who staued there ... Needed a wheelchair accesible room stumbled across this pub, phoned landlord to confirm booking and what a star find! Good beer, good food, great service, very helpful staff, nothing there not to like, highly recomended
annettegA2214VA . 2023-09-16
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Appalling experience. Decided to pop in on what I thought would be a quiet Bank Holiday Monday evening and what I experienced was very strange. Full of drunk, strange people with what seemed like comings and goings upstairs by a guy who I'm guessing is a local person who is living upstairs. Not the family friendly place this used to be. Seems to have gone downhill from my last visit when it seemed like a very friendly place to visit. Now it just seems to be full of drunks. Hence we won't be coming back under its current Management.
V G . 2023-08-29
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Great pub to eat in with fantastic service that came with a smile! Went in on a sunny day so we sat in the garden and really enjoyed the wonderful setting 😀
gareth4900Tetbury . 2023-08-20
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Went to this pub for a meeting with client, ordered 3 coffees a tea. I then asked for the menu and if it was possible to order a sandwich. The response to my question was not exactly what I was expecting, a man who wasn't serving me shouted this is not a cafe if you want sandwich go to the supermarket. Absolutely disgusting behaviour, I walked away from the pub and took my client elsewhere. Won't be retuning any time soon.
Mike P . 2023-08-18
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I am very saddened to be writing such a sad review on a place I once loved, my wife and I usually come here with our children once in a while to grab a bite to lunch- never had a problem until now! When coming into this place we are used to seeing the same smiley staff who are very welcoming and attentive however this time I did not recognise 1 single staff member and the ones who was working looked miserable and bored! Standing around chatting whilst multiple tables were dirty. My wife then went to the bar to order food and was greeted by the new landlord( who was very grubby and not well presented at all). My wife questioned where all the staff had gone and he replied with got rid of them. my wife then stated how amazing they where and how we used to see them all the time and she did mention how unhappy the staff looked on this day which he rudely replied with well if you don’t like them there is the door over there! Stunned my wife didn’t even bother ordering the food we just finished up our drinks. Whilst we was finishing these drinks I could hear the landlord swearing and getting frustrated in-front of customers which I think is very unprofessional, However I brushed this over my shoulder but then I seen a girl about 6 years old running behind the bar and into the kitchen which is very hazardous and also very unprofessional, little did I realise the little girl then came out with a different man who obviously didn’t work there and was sat the other side of the bar with whom I’m presuming is her dad having a drink? I also then seen and other young lad who didn’t look like he worked there either come from behind the bar with dirty looking work clothes on, saying “bye see you later” is it some type of free living up in the pub? Either all it didn’t seem right to me and I am very surprised Arkells have let such a rude and dirty manager look after such a lovely pub
Jojo1233211 . 2023-08-16
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Absolute disgrace new manager Barry well I think the brewery needs to replace him with someone that knows their job and with manners… he has no passion and swearing at customers is pushing it too far… same old regular customers at the bar shouting writhing their conversations about sex this is a family pub and I was not impressed by this. £5 for cheesy chips and they were not cooked other members of staff looked like they didn’t want to be there, such a shame for such a gold mine BRING IN NEW MANAGEMENT….
Lisa K . 2023-08-14
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The staff really friendly, real value for money the manager Barry very polite as well as his staff I would recommend this pub to anyone
Craig C . 2023-08-14
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We had an amazing lunch here, the food was good and the kids loved the play area. Shocked to see the other reviews about Barry as from our own personal experience he could not of been more welcoming, brilliant service 👏 can't fault him and this is for sure our new go to place for lunch Thank you Sun Inn for a being a great family location
Jen S . 2023-08-14
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Lovely to start with. Bar staff were attentive. Landlord Barry came down and we ordered drinks. My partner commented about the service the previous night and the fact he had to wait 20 minutes for just one drink. Landlord Barry was very rude, he said...
Itslikethat69 . 2023-07-29
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Great food, service and value. Dropped in for some breakfast and was welcomed by the new manager who personally served me. Great personal touch. Thank you. Will be coming back :)
Martocarla . 2023-07-01
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The new owner, Barry is disgustingly rude. I have witnessed him tell customers to “F off” because he cannot take criticism and have also witnessed him speak to staff horrendously. The staff used to be such happy, polite people and now they’re just depressed and...
D M . 2023-06-25
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We had breakfast. The sausages had been reheated in a microwave which made them like rock. The bacon was also leftover from another session, dry and certainly not freshly cooked.
Shelbegrn . 2023-06-20
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Not Great! The food at the Sun Inn is limited and frankly rather disappointing to be honest. Mostly over cooked and their so say curry was dry. Served on a bed of dry pillou rice with some mango chutney and an over sized portion of...
Hon-Moonraker . 2023-06-08
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Busy place and menu looked good. trouble is you don't get what it says on the dish...salad was awful for price loads missing from what was meant to be in the salad although the steak was really tasty and cooked well. rip off prices from...
michellecO768NJ . 2023-06-02
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Stayed in January and no issue Stayed for 2 nights in May. Got to say it needs a re vamp. Not up to usual standard. Food on the first night was not great. Chilli con carne. Was definitely reheated. Breakfast first morning was ok. Got...
DiDoesFood . 2023-05-21
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Was taking my Mother of near 97 out for an afternoon treat, the weather was glorious. Checked the internet for who was doing food at 3.30 ish. Several were, as was TheSun Inn. Got there…..not doing food! Why, new management. Get your web site up...
afriend48 . 2023-05-19
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Sunday roast….table for 3 booked around midday for 3.30pm. Booked in at 3.25 waiting for others in party to arrive. Mother, 96, cannot walk far nor fast. Told only gammon left. Went to get meals at carvery and told they had sold out !!!! Another...
afriend48 . 2023-04-18
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After a walk around Coate Water with the dog stopped for a drink and some lunch Food was lovely we had halloumi salad and goats cheese and fig salad and a side of chips. Good portions.
Christine C . 2023-03-06
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Really accommodating manager. They were very busy but she found us a table quickly. Carvery was delicious and good value for money. Brilliant service all round. 100% recommend.
975abim . 2023-02-19
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I was staying in the area on a business trip and for a change from my hotel food I thought I try here. The pub looks great and is in a superb location on the edge of Coate Water Park. Once inside the staff were...
jungliemac . 2023-01-21
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We found this pub and what a find. Great rooms and food. Breakfast included. Better than major hotel chains. Great hosts and staff.
Tony D . 2022-12-20
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Never too much trouble to be slotted in and the welcoming is second to none. Food is perfect for a before or after walk around the lake with the dog Hugo and I love the fact Mel will make my beautiful doggy his own Roast...
nicolatG9309PE . 2022-11-27
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In the last couple of months I have visited this pub with two different friends (end of September & end of October). The place is an ideal location as it is near the M4 & a great meetup place after a walk round Coate Water...
LK2LONDON . 2022-11-19
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We turned up here at lunchtime and were greeted by friendly staff in a pleasant airy surroundings. The Arkells beer was superb and we were quickly served. The menu was comprehensive and we both chose different dishes which came soon and were a delight to...
Roger C . 2022-08-10
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We recently stopped here for lunch as its a dog friendly place, and found the food and service has massively improved since I last visited. Something has changed recently and it's definitely for the better, the lunch time specials of the breaded wings were just...
WayneT430 . 2022-06-13
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What a shame, as the food's OK. We very clearly ordered their smaller dishes as starters only to have everything arrive together with the Mains. We pointed out what had happened but the staff just ignored us Arkells, please tell your team there isn't a...
ApprenticeGreyNomad . 2022-05-30
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Stayed here for two nights and I cannot praise it enough. The room was clean and comfortable and,upon our arrival, Sam went out of his way to make sure it was prepared to our satisfaction. The breakfast was excellent and quickly prepared. We also attended...
Andy J . 2022-05-14
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Went there for lunch very friendly and helpful staff. Lovely local brewery close to country park which you could walk around and then come back for a meal and even stay in the pub for a few days
BilllWiltshire . 2022-05-11
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Stayed in the area & had tea here both nights. Good size outdoor play area. Nice food. Good prices. Good service.
Lou5716 . 2022-05-01
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I went for lunch to catch up with family, and the meals are amazing, good portion sizes and value for money, the staff are great, would highly recommend this, has a great garden area and play area for the children, plenty of parking
louiserM6165GT . 2022-04-29
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We only stayed one night at the Sun Inn and found the accommodation exceeded our expectations. Such cosy little rooms. Well done on the decor. Lovely cooked breakfast included in the morning.
LizDymond . 2022-04-23
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Sitting in the Sun Inn . Just had the worst jacket potato with chilli and cheddar in the world. Literally one teaspoon of chilli. I complained and was told that this was portion control. I have had to eat a mainly dry potato.
CHrisG7230 . 2022-04-09
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The Sun is now doing walk in breakfasts as well for the staying guests. Amazing full English and wake up Wiltshire which consists of eggs, beans and 3 large pieces of ham. Not advertised to well tbh but well worth a try as the food...
146neile . 2022-04-08
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We have been on and off in the past, the last time the food was really good, if last night was the same I would of rated abit more. This time the food wasn't that good, we did not enjoy the evening at all. Also...
Stephen L . 2022-03-26
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Took some friends here and to start with the customer service wasn’t great. Thankfully that improved and we had a nice meal. The food was very good (though my burger was a bit over garlicky for my tastes - I am in the minority when...
Claire N . 2022-02-15
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Came for Valentine’s Day. Beautifully decorated when we came in. I had the curry special for mains and my partner had the steak. They were both really nice. We had great customer service especially from our server Kiana. 10/10 would come again.
finolad714 . 2022-02-14
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Ordered a Sauvignon Blanc, which was meant to be a Marlborough- clearly awful and did not taste like it. Took it back and tried to exchange to be told by management, it’s personal preference We left
spencera2019 . 2022-02-04
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Sauvignon blanc tasted awful - but was apparently a New Zealand. Asked to exchange as we could not drink it but manager informed us we would be charged as it was personal preference. Customer service clearly not their strong point!
helendU5435VW . 2022-02-04
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First time having breakfast at The Sun Inn, Coate Water. was very impressed cooked perfectly.. The breakfast menu is very varied really great choices. And the nice girl serving was so nice and helpful.
annecN8165UU . 2022-01-21
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We went to The Sun yesterday for the first time in a number of months, I have to say the food was amazing!! I had the homemade fishcake, not one for normally taking food pictures, but I had to... however the photo does not do...
catherinebV9912IV . 2022-01-02
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Visited for a family party located within the pub. We had a lovely spacious room, large enough to fit two travel cots as we had a 2 year old & 6 week old! Room consisted of the usual amenities, plus underfloor heating and a decent...
96kirstyo . 2021-11-30
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Myself and my wife stayed here Friday and Saturday night. The room was immaculate and the shower was incredible. The Friday night we had food when we arrived. I went for the steak. Which was cooked to perfection! Topped with a garlic butter. The landlord...
B2127IEjordanw . 2021-11-28
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Great pub food. We ate garlic breads, stuffed mushrooms, chicken wings and baked Camembert; everything was delicious! But the kitchen closes early though.
leokozlowski . 2021-11-15
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Try the Cajun chicken tagliatelle with Bechamel sauce at the Sun Inn. Really tasty and plenty of chicken. You will love it.
BarryK1953 . 2021-10-19
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Went for my son's birthday. The food was excellent and everyone's plates were cleared - which is very rare with my family of fussy eaters!!! The choice is amazing and we will definitely be going again.
sharonwU3865OX . 2021-10-17
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Decided to stop for a spot of lunch whilst in the area and so glad we did - staff very friendly, checked we had all we needed and asked if food was alright , helpful without being intrusive - food was lovely, portion size very...
S38QLpaulam . 2021-10-16
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Visited this weekend, advised by the very friendly staff that the winter menu is now in place.... What a choice , so hard to decide- wasn't disappointed with my choice of pie and mash- ( home made pie ) accompanied with four different vegetables, it...
Bp8415 . 2021-10-16
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Visited the pub this evening for evening meal with family members, the pub was busy with a music event on later (we didn’t stay for) however with that said and the normal hustle and bustle of a Friday evening in a Pub, the service was...
ThomasD023 . 2021-10-15
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Visited the Sun Inn last night for a family meal, was made of aware of a new menu launch, I selected the pan fried sea bass in a coconut curry sauce when it came out the presentation was beautiful and the taste matched! Overall we...
Jmead91 . 2021-10-15
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Delicious food from new menu- no complaints from any one, compliments to the chef(s). Waiting staff very good, nothing too much trouble , Very attentive We will definitely be returning.
WL0227 . 2021-10-15
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We stopped off on the way to Herefordshire, receptionist was very friendly, the bar manager seemed to have a little drink problem and had no idea what his staff where doing, food was average, room spacious but could really use a valance sheet on the...
LocalBeauty . 2021-10-03
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Used to eat here regularly before moving. So arranged to meet family here on my recommendation on Sunday. We ordered roast meals. The disgusting stuff that turned up should not be allowed to leave the kitchen. Flabby cold fat with a bit of meat attached,...
bebopalulae . 2021-09-21
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I’m not sure how this pub is still open ! It took us 2 days of phoning to try and book a table but nobody answered the phone. We then emailed and did get a reply within 36 hours. We were told the time we...
Sherpa04702079662 . 2021-09-19
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We’ve frequented the restaurant many times over the years, bringing family and friends to enjoy the outdoor dining and play area as well as convenient access to Coate Park. However, it’s been two or more years since our last visit and today was a unpleasant...
Aileen013 . 2021-09-19
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Met some friends here for lunch before walking around the corner to Coate Waters Country Park. Saves on parking charges at Coate Waters. We are all vegetarian. The veg burger & chips was ok. The veg bean chilli was nice too. Avoid the veg kiev...
Scenic511741 . 2021-09-09
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Booked with owner Mark stay 29th July 4 nights room 5. Went to reception with information they said that we had no booking. They kept saying our name wrong and couldn't find the emails had put someone else into room 5. They put us into...
Wendy F . 2021-08-06
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This was my first time back in the Sun for about two years. Last time i stayed here the food was great. But what a disappointment now. Ordered a cheese and bacon burger and asked to have cheesy chips instead of normal chips but got...
Brock678 . 2021-07-28
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Been here many times before COVID and lockdown. We live in Cardiff Wales, and our rules are different to England. Finally we were able to book a meal here, I rang 2 weeks before and asks for the table in the centre for 5 people,...
Caz904 . 2021-07-25
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I went to the Sun Inn with work colleagues for lunch. We were given a QR code and told to order and pay via the app. On the app they have a box for dietary requirements before you submit your order. I placed my order...
jaynesmiff . 2021-07-19
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Today me, my son and my parents headed to the sun inn to watch the live entertainment. We were there from approx 14:00 and stayed until approx 18:00. At 17:00 we ordered food for us 3 and then I went into the bar to ask...
claire11333333344445 . 2021-07-17
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Situated to the south east of Swindon and a short distance from J15 of the M4 The Sun is a large Arkells road side pub offering annex accommodation out back. Internally it’s a fairly large, but plain type multiple seating areas around the central bar...
Steve_of_N21 . 2021-06-11
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Signed in with the sign in app, couldn't get the other to work, the young working their kinda just shrugged shoulders, couldn't give a dam, so we went elsewhere. Obviously a party of 10 is a costly mistake, looking at other reviews it appears this...
richardhooper64 . 2021-06-08
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Lovely arkells beer country park next door for a lovely walk round the lake and see all the wildlife
BilllWiltshire . 2021-06-03
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Really nice comfortable pub doing excellent food and first class real ale, the Arkell's 3B was in great condition and, because it was 'thirsty Thursday', only £3 a pint. I had the chilli, lovely and spicy, my wife had the southern fried chicken burger with...
balds . 2021-05-27
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Came to the sun Inn on Saturday, had rung up to book a table and was told not taking booking its first come first serve. Arriving at the sun Inn the young girl at the front greeted me with 'you got a table' (no hello...
samN1483LQ . 2021-05-02
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Having visited this venue on several occasions and recieved excellent service from the staff, especially Bridget and Jack, we were looking forward to returning after lockdown. Unfortunately this venue no longer uses a booking system as in previous visits and expects customers to simply turn...
SteveP214 . 2021-04-13
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We’ve stayed approx 6 or 7 times now on our own, with family, and with our dog Peanut. The food is lovely,m, the rooms comfortable, convenient and with their own little terrace. The staff are friendly, and couldn’t do enough for us. This will always...
Juliet D . 2020-12-04
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I had the beef and chorizo burger with chips. It was completely tasteless and the bread roll was like eating a sponge. Good sized portions but I will not be returning. Even the chips had no taste
Saloon18 . 2020-10-24
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We arrived just as the music stopped which was for us a plus, however the conservatory was really cold, and the meals when they came "mind the plates they may be very hot" they were not, and the food was at best luke warm, very tasty (thank goodness we are used to coolish dinners having children who are fussy) would we come again! Afraid not until we could be assured of HOT food, the staff were lovely and attentive in the strange times we find ourselves in. PS the merlot was underwhelming.
51maggie2015 . 2020-09-26
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We had a burger and a warm baguette between us, both with chips and salad. Chips were fine and my beef and chorizo burger was delicious.Service was really helpful and friendly, good people masked up and managing their best through some tough times. The surroundings are lovely. Such a nice pub and great food. We will be back.
madamspaghetti . 2020-09-25
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We only stayed one night but could easily have stayed longer. Lovely room with nice furnishings, good toiletries and a flask of fresh milk for the tea and coffee. Ate in the restaurant and meal was tasty pub grub reasonably priced. Good distancing and cleanliness adhered to.
jan b . 2020-09-24
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Amazing service. Visited here with the family and we were greeted by a lovely young lady at the front gate who knew what she was doing and made us feel welcome from the start. Food was just amazing you get what you pay for. There was a staff called Bridget who was just friendly, made us feel comfortable and welcome.Will definitely be coming back here again just amazing service and such friendly outside staff
jtravelling2020 . 2020-09-18
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A little bit of a frosty reception from someone who didn’t seem that happy in their job but made up for by the excellent customer service from Bridget who waited our table. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent. I had a delicious steak and kidney pie with 7 different veg! It was outstanding. Lovely location with gorgeous outdoor seating, garden and children’s play area, even some undercover outdoor seating for lesser weather days. Highly recommend ❤️
R7158XLcatherinem . 2020-09-05
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It is a very hit and miss restaurant. Sometimes you cannot fault the meal next time you go it is awful . We used to go twice a week but not again . No bread no fish of any kind including scampi . The all day breakfast cold . The employee said sooty about that !