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The village inn, Swindon,

The village inn

4.4
4.4
18 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
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

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Pub, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Village Inn offers a "fantastic meal" experience with "excellent value for money" and "lovely surroundings." Guests appreciate the "friendly and helpful staff" and a menu with gluten-free options. It's a "gorgeous little country pub" with a "friendly atmosphere," making it "well worth a visit."

18 Reviews
  1. Jacqueline

    Gloucestershire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Had the Sunday roast it was cold had ask for it to be warmed up it wasn’t an enjoyable meal not very busy you can see why Staff not very attentive Slow service

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  2. peter

    Gloucestershire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal we all had at the Village Inn, although we do not live in the area, we are always made welcome, and the service as usual was very good. Nice variety on the menu at a good price, well recommended for a good meal.

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  3. Anmarie

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    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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  4. peter

    Gloucestershire4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  5. Michelle

    Berkshire2 reviews

    2.0

    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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  6. Mick

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    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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  7. Rosalind

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    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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  8. Keith

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    3.0

    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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  9. peter

    Gloucestershire4 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Emily

    London1 review

    5.0

    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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FAQs

The village inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01793 790314.

The village inn is rated 4.4 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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

Bell Lane, Swindon, SN4 0HE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English, Pub, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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