The best restaurants in Swindon South West

Poor Sunday lunch main meal. Cold plates, luke warm at best food. I never do poor online reviews but the restaurant manager not interested in the points I made. As a legal practice manager myself I found him rather unprofessional. I don't need to know that he hadn't had any other negative comments. All rather defensive. Some training needed! Starters and deserts good though but won't return.

It’s so nice to be greeted with a smile and friendly face, remembered my drink from last visit! Fantastic barmaid and so friendly! I will be bringing family and friends here again! The barmaid was on her own, remembering every customers drink and greeted everyone with such friendliness! Every pub should have bar staff like this young lady… from overhearing “hellos” her name is Na? Honestly great customer service and so nice to see such a friendly, passionate bar staff! Will be back. Thank you

This was the dryest food i have ever eaten all in separate containers and food spoilt. small amount of salad 1 very small pot of sauce worst kebab in swindon

The pizza I had last time for my family party was awesome. I liked the service they provided. Amaazing food! The whole experience from start to finish is great waitress is always so friendly and kind. The food can’t get better and the prices are fair for the portion size. Always a great spot to get great food. Absolutely amazing place to eat, we will be making a reservation for our next visit in.10 of 10 for every single aspect of this meal, and this is coming from people who know and love great food!

Mam who cooks speaks broken English but really hard working man and lovely smile, the food isn't so bad, but need more staff and proper ordering system, silly young girl should just stop saying your order will be 15 minutes, and 35 minutes later it arrives, cold and barely edible and she has cheek to say thank you for waiting GTF if I knew proper tike to be served the crap I was given I would have walked away

Food was terrible, chow mein was mushy and tasted of nothing and the chicken balls looked and tasted like they been refried a few times, would not recommend and we will not return.

The red lion at Castle Eaton - AIRFEST DAY A fantastic setting to watch the RIAT from and as always very beautiful alongside the river. A few disappointing factors today to mention though, when we arrived at 1.30pm we were greeted on the door by a lady who struggled to add up the ticket prices and informed us that although food was served until 3pm we might not be able to get anything to eat other than donuts at the bar, this was mentioned after we had paid the entrance costs, a shame as we had hoped to all eat lunch out. We had also seen advertised in several places that the price online for this event under 12 were free, we had two in our group, however the same lady also informed us that it has now changed to under 10 so we had to pay for everyone in the group. We were charged £7 each and then I had to go back and ask for the cups that were meant to be included in the price. It tainted the experience upon arrival to be faced with all that before we were allowed inside the front door. It gave an impression of greed and profit over ensuring true hospitality. Once finally allowed inside after all the various rules were relayed to us at a fast speed and for what seemed like a long time, it was brilliant live music and always charming to see the weeping willow trees and river. Toilets were in a poor state with bins completely overflowing over the floor, a general unhygienic state in both the men’s and women’s. Bar staff told us we were not able to order a portion of chips unless it was accompanied with a main meal so I asked if I can order pizza and chips, this was also not possible so we just ordered pizza, however we spent the afternoon watching kitchen staff bringing out various portions of chips to numerous people, again a little disappointing. Most things on the menu seemed to be unavailable or sold out. The pub atmosphere has gone rapidly downhill since we last came and customer service skills were lacking, we noticed the same abrupt lady from the greeting at the door spend the afternoon bossing staff around and acting like she owned the place but being qualified in hospitality myself, she was clearly inexperienced in the trade or at least fairly new to managing staff and a premises like that. There were other small points like women’s slippers and sandals lying in piles behind the bar, just a general unprofessional and untidy vibe. It was disheartening that there was a shabby unkempt feel to the whole place as we previously remembered the red lion as a magical and charming place. We have very special memories made on numerous occasions previously. On a more positive note, the pizzas that we were allowed to order were delicious and we would come again even though we have been put off a little. It would be helpful to have a food menu on the bar where you place orders for the food and clearer signage where to queue as I stood for over half an hour in the drinks queue to then be told I have to queue around the other side for food. Please bring back the original, more professional staffing team as currently it is not doing the pub justice.

It’s a long story but, just don’t! Do you yourself a favour and keep looking it really isn’t worth the hassle.

My family and I went to this burger joint (now rebranded The Confessional) for lunch today. Being a vegetarian for 29 years, I ordered a mushroom halloumi burger and my daughter ordered a chicken burger. The idiotic server brought the order unlabelled and in the wrong order, leading to me eating three bites of CHICKEN before realising it wasn’t grilled halloumi. I am absolutely disgusted and furious and I will never EVER return. I will be making sure my family and friends won’t be coming either. Appalling service in every way.

Wonderful evening great atmosphere lovely food and service. Would definitely go again. Clean and great decor. Went in the evening , so couldn't see the sea views obviously but I bet it's lovely views in the daytime

I had the vegan ‘steak’ pasty which was incredible, the best I’ve had 👍🏻 great to see these company’s working hard on product research, it’s very much appreciated

Unfortunately food here is not the best. Food overcooked or soggy with little care for customers experience. I would not order from here again.

This food was absolutely disgusting my husband’s chow mein looked anemic. Had to throw it away . I ate a bit of my salt and pepper chicken because I was hungry but I now feel sick! Waste of money . Never again!!!

We decided to get a takeaway during the second lockdown. We were feeling a little deflated by the usual dominos and McDonalds so decided to be daring and go elsewhere. We found this little gem which I had never heard of before. The menu looked great so I ordered a blue cheese burger meal and my husband ordered the chicken burger meal. Ordering was easy and the food arrived when it stated it would. I have to say it’s probably the best burger and chips I have ever had in my life. It was really fresh and had been cooked so well. My only gripe was that it was very expensive, especially for takeaway. But definitely worth a try!

Fab fish and chip shop, would rate as one of the best in the town. Lovely tasty chunky meaty cod & great chips. We’ve had many takeaways from here over the years and never had a bad experience. Friendly staff - clean premises - good food. Would definitely recommend.