Small, traditional village pub. Good range of real ales. The beer is the focus here, no frills…read more Still, not uncomfortable, just basic. Beer very nicely kept.

From the owner: We are a public house specialising in real ales, with 11 real ales, 4 of which are regular ales…read moreplus 7 guest ales, as well as one draft perry and one draft cider. We also have the usual range of lagers, ciders and Guinness. We show live sport, have two dart boards, and a patio area for outside seating at the front of the pub. Tuesdays is poker night, 8pm start and Thursdays is quiz night, 9pm start.

This is a proper rural pub. It is run by a really good landlady and has a considerable and friendly…read moreclientele. The local shoot meets here as does the local farming community from estate managers to labourers. The local horse racing and cross country community is well represented too.

A proper pub in Swindon. On my second visit, Dave the landlord, shouted my name and welcomed me…read moreback. With a nod towards the real ales, he poured a proper pint and served it with an "Y'alright?". The Donkey is a perfect pub to meet your mates, make some new ones, or have a quite time next to the working fireplaces. There's dart and poker nights for those that play, and live music one night a week. Located just off of Wood St, the Donkey makes a brilliant stop before or after dining at Swindon's best. Can't recommend the Roaring Donkey enough for those who like pubs, proper ales, and great company.

I know why it is called the "roaring donkey" if anybody is interested. At least according to one of…read morethe elderly locals called Robin when I used to drink there in 1996. He said a donkey was tethered outside the pub always in the same place and when it was time for it to go home and be fed it would roar to make sure its owner knew. And when donkeys want to make a lot of noise they can and it is a bit like a roar. I have heard this. He said the pub is haunted as well and he has seen an old lady sat at the table by the window.

This pub is situated on the High Street just as you start to go up the hill out of Wroughton. It's…read morea whitewashed building with a thatched roof. A massive car park to the side and to the front are loads of tables and benches which are popular in the summer (umberellas then as well). Inside very spacious and some comfortable seats mixed with tables and chairs. Food served.

My local and I love it. Ace food, atmosphere and decor.read more

A busy pub which is just outside Wroughton in Woodland View (just over the motorway bridge, turn…read moreright coming away from Swindon). Lots of locals and keen real ale drinkers. Good home made food - recently had a change of owners. Also do accommodation. Great in summer with a great outside seating area, again gets very busy.

Excellent food, both the Thai in the week and the Sunday roast (I had the veggie option). Good…read moreselections of beer. Road is bit noisy if outside but very good pub/restaurant in all.

Great Lebanese food in the Royal Oak, now under new ownership. The place needs a few more people…read moreto give it a bit more atmosphere, which I think should be no problem as it is central and the staff are friendly. At the moment I would say this is an undiscovered gem.

Nice old pub at the top of the town. Has a good range of real ales and a variety of rooms with…read moredifferent atmosphere. Beware, however, the prices for real ale are top dollar.