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.

If its darts, live music and the best pint of Guiness in Swindon then this is the place. Free wifi…read moreSky and BT Sports showing all the live matches as well as close to the County Ground for Swindon Football matches. Ample parking all free!

Good old British pub One of my favourite pubs in Swindon, good atmosphere and all ages and types of…read morepeople generally from the local area. Always something going on from darts to bands and jam sessions. Friendly and welcoming place to meet friends and have a beer with no pretentious attitudes of the town centre

A great pub that I always try to have a pint in if we are visiting family in Swindon. Tucked behind…read morethe college on a steep hill this was my local and favourite pub for two years till I moved to London (a long time ago). Its small, its busy and the staff are friendly. Lots of regulars - you will get a welcome and not a stare. Live music. Managed to pop in for a swift pint this summer and nothing had changed - as friendly as ever. I think this pub and the Domebuster flumes in Swindon are the only two reasons to visit. Combined gives my idea of a perfect day.......

Small pub with very, very friendly people- most of which are regulars…read more Average beer/wine/spirit selection. Theres a corner for darts and a few places to sit but alot of people just hang out at the bar. 4stars for the quirky friendly people and the atmosphere they bring!

The wyvern theatre is a great place in Swindon. They have many different shows on here, including…read morechristmas pantomimes. It's great for the whole family and the prices aren't bad. There is lots of parking nearby, and the wyvern theatre is easily accessible by bus as it is in the town centre. The shows are always really fun. Sometimes local brownie, guide, and scout groups put on a show here. Other times, shows will visit here when doing a tour. The theatre is quite big. It is a very traditional looking theatre, from everything like the uniforms, to the decorations. Sometimes they also have live music which is really good. I would recomend it to families.

There are not many cultural places in Swindon, but the Wyvern theatre is one. It is fairly close to…read morethe town centre, so if you want to spend a day shopping in Swindon and then round it off with a trip to the theatre, it is ideal. It was closed for a couple of years because they found Asbestos in the building, but now it has been re-furbished and opened again. They have the usual range of shows that you would expect in an urban theatre. Not the big musicals that you would expect in London, but musicals, drama, some bands and the obligatory Christmas panto. This year, the panto is going to be Aladdin. Some of the shows are by touring companies and others are put on by local choirs etc.

Cosy pub with not-so-secret underground/basement music venue, which often has good music.read more

The Rolleston is just off of the Swindon city centre and is your typical neighborhood pub. The…read morecrowd tends to lean more to the younger side, and there was Top 40 American alternative douche rock playing over the sound system, but it was bearable since I had a friend to talk with. I like that there are so many windows to offer natural light inside-- not something that is typical of most pubs in England. Lots and lots of beers on tap. The bartender was sweet, but refused to chill a shot of vodka for me. I think my request was lost in translation a bit. Also, I wasn't able to catch any live music here, but it appeared as though they have something going on almost every night of the week.

Went in Rolleston and asked for if they do a vegetarian roast(menu had a choice of beef or pork)was…read moretold yes and got served a dish of sloppy veg and lentils with a sweet crumble on top.....i thought the rest of the dinner was coming(roast potatoes,gravy etc)....but that was it!....THAT WAS IT!..

A cracking little venue. A tiny intimate little theatre, where you are never more than about 20 ft…read morefrom the performer. They have a great mix of music, comedy and drama. Cosy little bar downstairs where you can enjoy a drink before and during a performance. Well run, very friendly staff. Some surprisingly big names come here. If you get on their mailing list, you will get a quarterly programme of events in advance. Well worth a visit (or several)

In Swindon, if you are looking for a theatre, the main one that you will probably hear about is the…read moreWyvern theatre in the town centre, but lesser known is the Arts Centre, in Devizes Road, in the Old Town area of Swindon. This is a bit of a hidden gem. They have lots of good shows and bands playing. You can have a drink and generally have a good time. It is not a huge great place and because of this, it has a better atmosphere. You are never far from the stage and wherever you are seated, you have a good view. It is situated in a good area of town if you want to go to a local restaurant after the show, to round your evening off. There is car parking about 5 minutes walk away.