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.

Visited from Canada... It was the best part of Swindon! I love (and miss) pubs like this. A must…read more Great atmosphere around people that care.

I do love to abuse Swindon for being an armpit of a town, but this place isn't so bad. It's a…read morelittle pub on the corner, with friendly staff which serves some really great ales. They've even got some helpful advice on the wall describing their offerings. Great in the warmer weather, as you can sit outside. And for me, who is used to London prices, this place is a steal. That being said, I tend to try and escape Swindon as quickly as possible when I finish work, so visits are relatively rare!

This Spoons is smaller than the other located within the Siwndon City Center (The Savoy), and is…read moreclose to the rail station. Same great deals on food and drinks. The unique carpeting and mismatched tables/chairs bring me joy - we just don't have anything quite like this where I live. There is a special Christmas menu but I opted for an alfredo, which was surprisingly delicious. I love that a Spoons nevers try to be anything other than what they are - a dependable place to get food, drink, and do your thing. Everyone is welcome, and they can accommodate groups as well as solo diners. (Note that this is the same listing as the JD Wetherspoons, Swindon)

If I say best pub around Swindon Town Center, I believe It wont be an over-statement. I just love…read moreit. May improve on their food quality though, but to booze and dance and have a crazy weekend, this is the place!

I LOVE WETHERSPOONS!…read more This is definitely the best Spoons in Swindon. It is much larger than the other location, plentiful seating, and seemed to be better staffed (at least during the several times I visited). Tables - not sticky Food and drink - arrived VERY quickly Ladies toilet - just to the left of the bar, not maze! Of course there is no shortage of Spoons charm - the mismatched chairs, the crazy carpet, the "regulars" :) Of all the Spoons I have visited, I'd rate The Savoy a solid 4.4..... being generous I'll round up to a 5.

Absolutely terrible! Men invading women's toilets repetitively. Gave me several accounts of food…read morepoisoning very rude staff. horrible atmosphere creates a terrible mood. Never leave your kids attended with the staff. The toilets are invaded. I'm not happy with the service provided they failed to provide my refund in full and they continue to lie. There is no sign about the toilets and how men are allowed into the women's. I am beyond furious with the service provided today and I will not be returning. Keep this review noted.

We stopped here on a whim when we were on the way to London one evening. I'm so glad we did…read more The menu offers so many things but most importantly they were extremely celiac knowledgeable and almost everything could be made (or naturally was made) as gluten free! I have celiac disease so this is super exciting. We started out with the wings & calamari and then we picked one of the "mate" meals that was delicious steak, chips, & a desert. The waitress was also super kind & they had a singer their preforming live music. The music was very chill & nice to listen to while still enjoying conversation. I highly suggest this place!

The food here is simply fantastic! The menu is varied with a comfort food section which is…read moreslightly cheaper but very nice! There is a good selection of ales at the bar and it is a very nice atmosphere. The only small criticism I have is both times I went I had to wait some time for some of the courses, although it was very busy I got the impression that they were struggling to cope with the amount of staff. The staff were very friendly though and the food has to be tried. Very, very good.

Very handy for eating at when you're bowling or visiting the cinema, and don't want chinese or…read morepizza hut.. Service not too bad, food tasty and filling.

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!

A nice 'community' pub decorated to a good standard with very efficient, friendly and courteous…read morestaff. The Manageress could soften her look however (maybe smile occassionaly) and offer (all hands to the pumps) the staff some help during busy periods. A good range of lagers, beers and wines, but they do tend to be let down slightly on the real Ale management. They frequently forget to prepare the barrels for changeover - and so 1, or sometimes 2 of the 3 real Ales runs out for a few days at a time. Really good food though, nicely presented and promptly served at competitive prices. The regular live entertainment (singer) provided on a Friday evening is good - BUT - why do they stick them in a corner where hardly anyone can see them perform? It's an 'L' shape pub, so put him in the middle, not at one end by the doors to the toilet. The customer base is mainly couples or families from a wide range of ages. The pub also has an adjacent (seperate) sports bar too to keep the footy nuts happy - so can't understand the need for a large screen TV's showing sport in the lounge/dining area too??? There is generally a warm relaxed atmosphere, but sometimes it's slightly soured by letting some of the locals get a bit loud and carried away with their 'ripe' language. The pub does support and promote family dining, so let's not spoil it and keep the language in check. All in all, not a bad pub, the food and drink are VERY competatively priced and so worth going to if you live locally.

Not overcrowded. The tasteful interior design. Subdued music without disturbing the talks.read more

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