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The village inn, Swindon,

The village inn

4.5
4.5
16 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Welcome to our lovely welcoming traditional village pub. We offer a homely relaxing feel where all are welcome, including dogs. We offer a great range of traditional pub food prepared to a high standard & yet keeping a low cost simple lunch or dining option. We also offer an additional range of other meals to compliment the menu & offer a variety to select from including smaller portions for lighter meals & kids. With a bar for just drinks or to accompany your meals we can provide simple soft & non alcoholic beverages to a great selection of locally brewed ales & IPA's. Being situated just off of the famous Ridgeway trail this is a perfect place for a getaway & country walks. In addition to our comfy lounge & dinning room we also can offer a relaxing suntrap patio area & 2 garden areas with benches to chill in the sun with food & a drink in a peaceful village setting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Pub, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01793 790314
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Village Inn charms with its "great food" and "friendly staff," offering excellent value. Diners appreciate the gluten-free options, especially the beer-battered fish and sticky toffee pudding. The atmosphere is welcoming, with a cozy village pub vibe. Despite occasional noise from the bar, it remains a "great place to eat and drink."

16 Reviews
  1. Anmarie

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing is ever too much trouble at this pub and the customer is always put first. The food is always excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend it

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  2. peter

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have found a gem here, Lovely Village pub with great food and service , Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

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  3. Michelle

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We were the only ones eating, there is a pool table in the middle of the restaurant which people obviously come and play at - which isn’t ideal when you are trying to eat!  no complaints about the food.

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  4. Mick

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Need to book. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, food great.

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  5. Rosalind

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at the Village Inn since it changed management. We went with our son and his girlfriend. Our son is a coeliac and has to be extremely careful about what he eats. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. He had beer battered fish followed by sticky toffee pudding which were both gluten free. He was delighted particularly as he’d never had sticky toffee pudding before. The rest of our food was also very good. But the big find was definitely the gluten free aspect.

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  6. Keith

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Generally, the food was good although my Hunter's Chicken was very dry even though there was adequate sauce with it. Service was quick but the restaurant area was mixed in with the public bar area which was quite noisy. Would be better having a separate area away from the bar. I also didn't like the way you are made to feel 'obliged' to add a tip when paying by card. The tablet shows 3 tip options (15%, 25% and another) or no tip. I feel that this option should be left to the customer to decide what size of tip should be given if they felt the food and service is acceptable.

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  7. peter

    Gloucestershire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good service and a friendly atmosphere all at a good price. What more do you need. Give them a try.

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  8. Emily

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous little country pub, very welcoming and lovely staff. We came across it at random and will be returning again.

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  9. Sally

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We popped up for a date night the staff were very welcoming and the lady was so bubbly and lovely. They welcomed my noisy dog with a drink. So overall we’re be back I would definitely recommend them

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  10. Sally

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very quiet country pub, friendly staff and good service. I had the vegetable lasagne, which was very bland and basic, after I had a coffee which was barely warm. I didn’t complain as I felt it probably wouldn’t be made properly again. The pub lacks personality/ambience which is a shame as it could be very good with a bit of love.

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The village inn is rated 4.5 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Google Map for The village inn

Bell Lane, Swindon, SN4 0HE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Swindon
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–5:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Pub, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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