We have looked at Google ratings for all of the pubs across town to compile a list of the highest rated establishments.
Locals will be pleased to know that the majority of pubs scored well over four out of five stars, accompanied by top food hygiene ratings.
The two highest rated pubs according to Google ratings were The Rolleston Arms and The Drink Valley in Old Town with five out of five.
(Image: Dave Cox) Hop Kettle – 4.9
Address: 51 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BG
Best review: “So nice! Friendly staff and great beer/wine and a simple but perfect menu.”
Worst review: “Doesn’t take cash unisex toilets.”
The Drink Valley, Swindon town centre – 4.8
Address: Fleet Square, Swindon SN1 1RU
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Went to the beer festival. Excellent range of beer. Service very good even though it was very busy.”
Worst review: “Nice pub. It’s ok.”
The Little Hop – 4.7
Address: 7 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BJ
Best review: “Great cosy little drinking pub with a log fire in the winter months. Lovely staff and a superb selection of beers. Food from the larger pub down the road is always good too.”
Worst review: “Smelled bad.”
The Bell, Purton – 4.7
Address: Purton Stoke, Swindon SN5 4JG
Food hygiene: 5
Heart in Hand – 4.7
Address: 43 High St, Blunsdon, Broad Blunsdon, Swindon SN26 7AG
Food hygiene: 5
The Tuppeny – 4.6
Address: 58-59 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BD
Food hygiene: 5
The Hop Inn – 4.6
Address: 8 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BH
Food hygiene: 5
The Beehive – 4.6
Address: 55 Prospect Hill, Swindon SN1 3JS
Food hygiene: 5
The Plough on the hill – 4.6
Address: Marlborough Rd, Swindon SN4 0EP
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Found this lovely pub by accident, great food and service from all members of staff, even though they were extremely busy nothing was too much trouble and made us feel like locals. A nice touch was the bag of goodies for our daughter as well, will definitely be going back there when we are in that neck of the woods.”
Worst review: “Would like to say how the food was, as it looked and smelled great… But was told the kitchen is backed up and asked to wait 10-15 minutes before ordering… We would have been absolutely fine to do this if it wasn’t for the fact the couple behind us in the queue immediately had their food order taken…”
Fox and Hound – 4.5
Address: 10 High Street, Haydon Wick, Swindon, SN25 1HX
Food hygiene: 5
The Plough Inn – 4.5
Address: 26 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BQ
Food hygiene: 5
The Glue Pot – 4.5
Address: 5 Emlyn Square, Railway Village, Swindon, SN1 5BP
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Top ales. Not pretentious. Just a proper pub with proper beer.”
Worst review: “Pub felt it needed a good clean.”
(Image: Newsquest) The Harvey – 4.5
Address: 18 The, Town Square, Swindon SN5 7DL
Food hygiene: 5
The Plough Inn – 4.5
Address: High St, Wanborough, Swindon SN4 0AE
Food hygiene: 5
The Southbrook Inn – 4.5
Address: Southbrook St, Swindon SN2 1HF
Food hygiene: 5
The New Calley Arms – 4.5
Address: 2 Ham Road, Wanborough, Swindon, SN4 0DF
Food hygiene: 5
The Rap Trap – 4.4
Address: 9 Highworth Road, Swindon, SN3 4SF
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “A friendly, reasonably priced pub. Delicious lunch.”
Worst review: “The staff were nice, the place was nice, the food was awful. Very disappointed, would only go there for a drink, not to have anything to eat.”
The Victoria – 4.4
Address: 88 Victoria Rd, Swindon SN1 3BD
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Lovely staff throughout the venue. Always been made to feel welcome, always have a good time when we’ve been and never felt unsafe. Always a good selection of music.”
Worst review: “5* stars to the Atmosphere & Ambience. Good place for dinner. Friendly and welcoming staff. Food quality is bad, overly priced menu.”
The Nine Elms – 4.4
Address: The Nine Elms Public House, Old Shaw Ln, Nine Elms, Shaw, Swindon SN5 5PD
Food hygiene: 5
The Royal Oak – 4.4
Address: 24 Devizes Rd, Swindon SN1 4BQ
Food hygiene: 4
(Image: Newsquest) Wheatsheaf Ale house – 4.4
Address: 32 Newport St, Swindon SN1 3DP
Food hygiene: 4
The Clifton – 4.4
Address: 59 Clifton St, Swindon SN1 3PY
Food hygiene: 5
The Bakers Arms – 4.4
Address: Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Rd, Swindon SN2 7RE
Food hygiene: 2
Best review: “Best pub in Swindon very friendly great landlords.”
Worst review: “Horrible dirty pub.”
Carriers Arms – 4.4
Address: Highworth Rd, South Marston, Swindon SN3 4SE
Food hygiene: 5
The Runner – 4.3
Address: Wootton Bassett Rd, Swindon SN1 4NQ
Food hygiene: 5
The Greyhound – 4.3
Address: 177 Faringdon Rd, Swindon SN1 5DL
Food hygiene: 3
The Jovial Monk – 4.3
Address: Highdown Way St Andrews Ridge, Swindon SN25 4YD
Food hygiene: 5
The Queens Tap – 4.3
Address: 74 Station Rd, Swindon SN1 1DG
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Love this pub! Every time I’m back in Swindon I get a great reception. Good to catch up with management and fantastic friendly service from Rachel and Tom. Clean loos, good range of drinks at a decent prices too.”
Worst review: “Ignored by staff when I wanted to buy food. Never going there again. Staff too interested in passing trade.”
Cold Harbour – 4.3
Address: Ermin St, Blunsdon, Broad Blunsdon, Swindon SN26 8DJ
Food hygiene: 5
Manor Farm – 4.3
Address: Haydon Wick, Swindon SN25 1JE
Food hygiene: 5
The Castle Inn – 4.3
Address: 28 Prospect Pl, Swindon SN1 3LQ
Food hygiene: 5
The Swiss Chalet – 4.3
Address: Chapel St, Gorse Hill, Swindon SN2 8DA
Food hygiene: 5
The Liden Arms – 4.2
Address: Barrington Cl, Liden, Swindon SN3 6HP
Food hygiene: 3
The Dolphin – 4.2
Address: Rodbourne Rd, Rodbourne, Swindon SN2 2AF
Food hygiene: 4
The Kingsdown Inn – 4.2
Address: Kingsdown Road, Swindon, SN2 7PE
Food hygiene: 4
The Roaring Donkey – 4.2
Address: 6 Albert Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3HJ
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Fantastic, very attentive service. Pleasantly busy as the evening went along. A good refurbishment hasn’t taken away from what is a lovely traditional pub.”
Worst review: “Nightmare. Roaring Donkey used to be a place of great memories and fun. No jukebox and a real lack of service has turned this place into a shadow of itself. 20 minutes to get served a pint with a single member of staff working on xmas eve, I won’t be returning until more staff are hired and the jukebox is back on the wall…. what a shame.”
(Image: Dave Cox) The White Hart – 4.2
Address: High St, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9JX
Food hygiene: Awaiting inspection
The Merlin – 4.2
Address: Drove Rd, Swindon SN1 3AF
Food hygiene: 5
The Waiting Room – 4.2
Address: 59 Fleet St, Swindon SN1 1RA
Food hygiene: 5
Shield and Dagger – 4.2
Address: 88 Thames Ave, Swindon SN25 3NT
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Have never eaten here but personally but have never heard a bad word. Lovely atmosphere. Playing all sports, pool tables and dart boards available. Children and dogs welcome. Live music on occasion. Great time had with every visit.”
Worst review: “Nice little pub, the glasses are gleaming and look lovely, shame about the outside grounds very scruffy and litter everywhere. Nice staff.”
Goddard Arms – 4.1
Address: 1 High St, Swindon SN1 3EG
Food hygiene: 5
The Tawny Owl – 4.1
Address: Taw Hill North, Swindon SN25 1WP
Food hygiene: 5
Woodlands Edge – 4.1
Address: Midwinter Close, Peatmoor, Swindon, SN5 5AN
Food hygiene: 5
The Blunsdon Arms – 4.1
Address: Lady Lane, Swindon, SN25 2NA
Food hygiene: 5
The Savoy – 4.1
Address: 38-40 Regent St, Swindon SN1 1JL
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “One of the better Wetherspoon spots! The staff are exceptional and truly deserve 5 stars for their service. The venue is well-managed, and as always, you can expect great prices. Definitely worth a visit…”
Worst review: “Very slow service, at the bar and on the app, food was stone cold. Hopeless place. Toilets a disgrace!”
The Manor – 4.1
Address: 77 Cheney Manor Rd, Swindon SN2 2NX
Food hygiene: 5
The Iron Horse – 4.1
Address: Kerrs Way, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9EJ
Food hygiene: 3
The Abbey Meads – 4.1
Address: Elstree Way, Swindon SN25 4YX
Food hygiene: 5
The Messenger – 4.1
Address: 5 Covingham Dr, Swindon SN3 5AA
Food hygiene: 5
The Wyvern Tavern – 4
Address: 49-50 Bridge St, Swindon SN1 1BL
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Have popped in a couple of times for a few beers
whilst working locally. The staff are friendly and efficient. The glasses are clean. The whole place is really well kept, tables kept clear and wiped etc. Highly recommended. Having decent staff helps, so keep up the excellent work.”
Worst review: “Staff changed not as friendly prices are up ..if you like football then great if not give it a miss.”
Steam Railway Co – 4
Address: 14 Newport St, Swindon SN1 3DX
Food hygiene: 5
(Image: Dave Cox) Dockle Farmhouse – 4
Address: 2 Bridge End Rd, Swindon SN3 4PD
Food hygiene: 5
The Spotted Cow – 4
Address: Coate Lane, Coate, Swindon, SN3 6AA
Food hygiene: 5
The Deers Leap – 4
Address: 141 Penhill Dr, Swindon SN2 5DX
Food hygiene: 5
The Strawberry Thief – 4
Address: Tadpole Garden Village, 31 Mackay Cres, Swindon SN25 2RA
Food hygiene: 5
The Sir Daniel Arms – 3.9
Address: Fleet St, Swindon SN1 1RQ
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “Excellent, regularly changing selection of ales. Always fresh and cheap. Great staff too.”
Worst review: “I’d say work on your food portion next time looks like half of a fish. Will update in future if service changes.”
Wichel Inn – 3.9
Address: Frogden Rd, Swindon SN1 7AP
Food hygiene: 5
Best review: “The food is amazing always hot and cooked to perfection, the service is fast. the staff are so polite if there is ever an issue (how rare that may be) they will always solve it and make you feel welcome.”
Worst review: “Just had a roast dinner very tasteless Yorkshire puddings doughy cabbage funny taste, roast potatoes ok, meat stringy, very disappointed.”
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