Tim Almond

4 Responses to “Swindon Pubs”

1. Tessa // Apr 4, 2006 at 9:16 pm

   I used to work at the Manor Farm in Haydon Wick that was always popular for good food and service.
   Also i always liked The Cold Harbour in Blunsdon, peaceful and good quality food.

2. Tim Almond // Apr 5, 2006 at 9:01 am

   Thanks, Tessa.

   Is the Manor Farm the large Banks’ pub? I’ve eaten there once and it was good. It’s one of the few new "estate" pubs that I’d go in again, and I thought they did a good job. But I don’t have any particular reason to go there.

   That said, it’s a good pub for the area it’s in. I used to live in West Swindon, and couldn’t find much to recommend in the Purton/Blunsdon/Gorse Hill/Highworth area of town.

3. Sean // May 2, 2006 at 10:41 pm

   Where can I find the list?

   Own preferences

   Beehive (Swindon Institution)
   Roaring Donkey (intimate)
   George (female friendly)
   Merlin (good place to watch football)
   Los Gatos (new tapas bar iN Wood Street, nice owners & staff)

4. Tim Almond // May 3, 2006 at 1:15 pm

   Sean,

   http://www.timalmond.com/swindon-pubs/

   Good point - I’ll add the Beehive and the Donkey. Great ale in both, and both are institutions.

   I’ll give Los Gatos a go sometime.