The Wheatsheaf, Swindon

One of the better pubs in Swindon. We've been coming to this pub for about 30 years, and never had a bad pint of 6X. The pub has has changed a lot in that time. It is a bit quiet early evening but busier later. I like JCB and the other beers they have, a good selection there. It is rather smokey so will be interesting tosee what it's like when the ban comes in.

30 Apr 2007 22:25

The Plough, Coldharbour

The hosts and chef when we arrived were very hospitable, although she was a bit brusque and reserved but no problems there. However, their website's claim to be a gastropub is exaggerated. Our meal was average. In the morning the breakfast requested for 8am was late and spoilt by burnt sausages. The room we stayed in was clean, pleasant and there are good walks and scenery nearby, but the restaurant carpet hadn't been vacuumed for days and there were crumbs on the tables. In the morning the bar was a mess with left over drinks, pizza and overflowing ashtrays. Rather offputting. The beer was good but expensive.

30 Apr 2007 22:14