A glorious country pub that is nicely decorated, warm and cosy situated in the beautiful…read morecountryside of Ewen. Stuffed animals line the walls and hops hang from the beams. The bar staff are friendly with regulars chatting to the staff. The pub was packed on a Saturday afternoon, but we managed to find a nice spot reading the weekend papers. There is a courtyard here - perfect for the warmer weather and a restaurant towards the back of the pub. This pub has a very relaxed feel about, and as a result is homely. Added bonus is they have a open log fire too - a real winner in my book!

Fantastic ambience, warm and welcoming. Fireplace roaring,dried hops hanging over the old beams…read more Perfect English pub with good food and great service. Lovely.

Outstanding pub food and great beers. They have their own Hop Kettle micro brewery and these are…read moreall very good. Food is certainly not cheap, but you will not be disappointed. We had the burger (amazing flavour and triple cooked chips to die for), Ham, eggs and chips, and bubble and squeak and a BLT, all were stunningly good. Lovely atmosphere and traditional decor.

Excellent beer and the fish and chips did not dissapoint. Nice atmosphere and excellent service…read more Highly recommend.

A lovely cosy pub that was recommend to me. Greeted with a friendly smile at the bar, and as luck…read morewould have it there was a table for two situated right by the open log fire - perfect. The hot chocolate I ordered was lovely, although could have been a bit hotter. The food that was being bought past me looked and smelt good, and the place was very busy - a good sign in my book! The roast dinners were huge! Check this place out - you won't be disappointed!

Loved this place and was about 6 min away from our Airbnb cottage and was recommended by a few…read morepeople , including the Airbnb owners. It lived up to our expectations indeed. I had the hanger steak entree that came with fries, salad, and onion rings. My bf had the beer battered cod, fries , peas, tarter sauce- both were tasty and yummy to our tummies. To wash it all down, we had Carling beers to help with it... a favorite of England. Service was good, the waitress was busy since a rush of patrons started pouring in and it was basically her, a bartender, and 2 younger girls in training. The restaurant is part of an inn , which we wouldn't mind staying in one day since we do love the area and this restaurant now.

Popped in for lunch today based on a friends recommendation…read more Parking nearby was easy and food and atmosphere really nice and reasonable value for money. We sat in the restaurant area just off the bar so relatively quiet and relaxed. Menu choice was good and the food was nicely cooked and presented. Service was friendly and efficient too. A really pleasant lunch and may well go back.

I'm not sure I can say enough good things about this place. A 17th century pub and restaurant with…read moremore modern sleeping quarters. The patriarch was running the bar when I was about, and the conversation was pleasant and warm and the beer was cold. The multiple fireplaces, exposed beams and leather couches gave me a sense that besides eating, it would be a great place to pass some time with a friend or in thought. The food: simple yet amazing, the rooms: clean and good enough, the bar and restaurant: a winner.

My team and I were in Swindon on business from the US last October. My boss said we should go the…read moreThree Crowns for dinner one night, because she was there on a previous visit. I'm a vegan, so my expectations for finding something tasty at a UK Pub didn't seem very high. Even in the US, I find pub menus about the most vegan-unfriendly. I didn't see anything on the menu to eat, so I e-mailed them in advance to see if there were some options available. Not only did they get back to me right away, but they offered me several off-menu options for starters, dinner, and even dessert: Starters: Soup of the day (we can do a veg soup if you book) Orange & Walnut Salad with Watercress & Balsamic Dressing Sun-Blushed Tomato, Olive & Artichoke Salad Dinner: Mushroom Stuffed Vine Tomatoes with Tempura Veg & Salsa Verde Dressing Cous Cous Stuffed Peppers with Mixed Salad & New Potatoes Marinated Tofu & Noodle Stir fry with Bean Sprouts Dessert: Red Wine Poached Pear With Sorbet Fruit Salad with Fruit Coulis Glazed Pineapple with Mango & Chlli Are you kidding me? I don't get great options like this even when eating at restaurants with vegan options. I got the orange/walnut salad, cous cous stuffed peppers and glazed pineapple and everything was fantastic! Some of the best food I've ever eaten. This place can really cook. (By the way, my non-vegan colleagues loved their food as well) If you are vegan and want to go here, please e-mail them in advance, so they can provide some options and plan for your visit. Not only was the food great, but the place has a nice cozy atmosphere and the owner and staff are great. Not only was the service great, but the owner actually drove us all back to our hotel in Swindon, which isn't that close. I can't say enough about this place, because it was such a surprise. I wish they would come to Minneapolis and set up a restaurant here, because it would beat every pub in town. The next time I go to Swindon, I will be back.

Oh Three Crowns! I've waited eight years to write this review! So glad Yelp has finally crossed the…read moresea to reach you! I discovered Three Crowns while working as a consultant in nearby Swindon one summer. This cozy pub was the "go-to" spot whenever the team needed a break from our normal routine (hotel food or late night kebab trucks). Particularly memorable was the "Taste of the Wild"-- kangaroo, ostrich, and venison. The meat wasn't too gamy, and cream sauce was amazing! The homemade desserts are also fantastic. They even have a proper English cheese tray that they roll right up to your table. The Stilton I tried was far and away the best I've ever eaten. And cheese for dessert! Boy, the British sure know how to live! It's a lovely drive into the countryside (including some sketchy single-lane roads!) and well worth it once in a while to splurge on a great meal!

I gotta say, the reviews are really old and quite off putting but we ate there last night and the…read morefood was good. Good selection of choice and although the reservation says your table is reserved for hour and half, we sat enjoying watching over the lake and sunset for 3 hours! It was quite romantic and great ambience.

Small portions for the money. Quality is oké, but not a WoW factor…read more Strange formule: sitting on the terrace you have to order yourself. Friendly personell.

The Thames Head Inn, despite it being listed here on yelp as a "pub" ,is actually a whole lot more…read more Yes, it's a nice pub serving very good food (said the person who ate a breakfast, a lunch, and a dinner here over the course of 2 days) but it's also a place of lodging, a campground, and the closest business to the headstone marking the origin of the Thames River (if you're into checking that off your list). As for the lodging, assuming you're not camping, there's a handful of rooms on the property, outfitted very nicely. They're quiet, pristine, and open directly onto a simple patio space. My sole complaint is that the bathroom featured no overhead shower, just a handheld sprayer, which I imagine was intended for use in the tub as there was also no shower curtain. I scouted out the camper/caravan space sitting about a 10-second walk from the rooms, and it was vey attractive, green, and clean. Restroom and shower for these sites is over near the patio space shared by the rooms. Finally, I am happy to give the pub itself a thumbs up. All of the food I had here was delicious and the space itself is nicely appointed. It's clear that someone puts a great deal of care into the entire enterprise, and I appreciated that. The Thames Head Inn might be the place closest to the source of the Thames River but if you're into that, lucky for you, as there's nothing here that's not to like.

One of the very few pubs open for food after 2pm in the area. Really cosy place and very friendly…read morestaff. Food is quite good, their puddings are amazing. I recomment.

Beautifully done interior with lovely ambiance. Substantial selection of spirits. The food was…read morespectacular and perfect presentation. We each selected from meat, fish and chicken dishes and they were all succulent and perfectly balanced. We ended the night and shared the lemon tart with lemon sorbet which had a lovely balance with the strawberry drizzle.

The Green Dragon Inn, is situated in such a wonderful location, it is a truly special pub. The food…read moreis excellent and the environment cosy. Nicky and Simon are fantastic landlords and hosts, and the service is second to none. A truly special proper country pub, the accommodation is also great too!

It was a cold and dark January evening. I was driven straight from Swindon station to this…read moredelightful little country pub. I'd had a busy day in London - it was a Friday and very very cold - so I was itching to get out and experience something rural - heartwarming and cosy. As you drive into Oaksey - everything in Winter is dark - so unless you know your way - you have to be careful not to miss any of the signs. We pulled into what was a very very small village - typically Cotswolds. Small cottages etc - think 'The Holiday' with Cameron Diaz. The pub is off the main road. Inside is a bar area, with a smart looking restaurant around the back. The crowd looks country-ish - yet smart and welcoming. We were shown straight to our table. Usually you'd have to book, but on this occasion - and it being bitterly cold - it wasn't too busy. The menu is fantastic, and our waitress (working alone) knew a lot about the food - despite appearing to come across like an A-Level student. There's an 'Award winning' burger which my friend had, and a spectacular selection of vegetarian offerings. I say this is as most British country pubs specialise in meat; the good ones will have vegetarian options that surpass the meat equivalent - not seeming like 'a second option' or a 'viable alternative'. The bill was reasonable (I guess that) I was lucky enough not to see it. In any case, most country pubs don't exceed London prices - some of them may try and match them. The exception being where there is a celebrity chef involved. As we left, everything was covered in a blanked of snow, and I felt very sleepy whilst being driven back to where we were staying. Possibly because of the Chilean Merlot I had. Overall, I would say it's a gem of pub - which in the winter - is like a haven amidst the darkness.