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    The Trout - Scrambled eggs w/ Smoked Salmon

    The Trout

    4.0(5 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    If you read through the ancient reviews preceding mine you'll see that one thing hasn't changed:…read moreThe Trout at Tadpole Bridge is located in the middle of nowhere. The middle of nowhere sure is pretty. I stayed overnight here, only a single night first enjoying drinks outside at a picnic table on the lawn. Later that evening, I had a delicious dinner inside, went to bed upstairs, and followed with breakfast here in the morning. So you might say I tried everything The Trout had to offer. I stayed at about 10 different places during 3 weeks in the UK and The Trout might've been one of my favorites. The room was lovely, the building equally so, the food quite good, and the outdoor space 100% inviting. When I think of The Trout and the totality of my experience here the word "lovely" comes to mind. Give the place a try for food, drinks, a room, or an afternoon on the lawn. I'm sure you'll agree.

    Set in the lovely setting of Buckland near The Tadpole bridge. The inside is full of welly wearing…read morefolk holding up the bar, every one brings their dogs into the the pub/restaurant, as if they are showing off that they are from the country! I have drank many a pimms here and outside it is relaxed and peaceful. However this experience was not as pleasant. We booked a table under "Deacon" for 2.30 and we were asked if we caould move it to 2pm, this cut us short for time in other places but we made it for 2pm. No one greeted us but it is a pub after all so I found our name "BEACON" scrawled across a black board sign on the table (quite embarressing!) We were then left to rot for the next 20 mins, so I helped myself to menus and went to get drinks from the bar. About an hour later we got our very pricey starters each priced about £12. I ordered scallops on a vegetable puree. Not too bad, quite tasty and inventive but luke warm, hmmm. Our maincourses were all good, everyone enjoyed the food, ranging from fish & chips, to seabass to lamb, all looked yummy. I ordered crab, and had to wait ages for the crackers and finger bowl, we were tired of waiting by this time it was in a very rich sauce which one made it rather messy! We recieved no apology for the long waits and maybe if they had gone to the effort of apologising we would go back and give them another chance. But sorry that was your last!

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    The Trout - The "Red Francis" room: well appointed, spacious, immaculate, and quiet

    The "Red Francis" room: well appointed, spacious, immaculate, and quiet

    The Trout - Sticky Date Pudding

    Sticky Date Pudding

    The Trout - Enjoy a drink on the lawn outside.  A couple of tables are right beside the Thames River.

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    Enjoy a drink on the lawn outside. A couple of tables are right beside the Thames River.

    Three Crowns

    Three Crowns

    4.9(8 reviews)
    21.1 mi

    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!

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