Nick Hughes
This has become my new local and other than a pint of coke now costing about £4.30, it's brilliant. It has everything you need and want from a pub. The staff are amazing 👏, the food menu has a good choice and is served quickly. I'm summer they have a large (for old town) beer garden with plenty of space and the ability to order to the table. I end up several times a week and never had a bad experience. In fact I shall be heading there agian today to get so.e work done. There is loads of tables inside so it's nice to get out the house, have a coffee, use the free WiFi and get on with some work.
Chloe Lawrence
Went to the pub restaurant for a works do, group of 12 of us but food was all excellent and brought out together. The pub itself was very clean and overall good atmosphere. You also get free parking with a voucher at the bar but staff were very accommodating to extend this for us with us being there for longer than 3 hours. Overall great experience 10/10
Ro Gaby
It was spacious.
Customer service was wonderful. Smiles all the time and pleasant conversations and gestures from the staff. It was a nice change especially in this current climate of roulette customer service.
You have to pay for parking but if you validate your ticket at the bar after your first purchase, parking will be free.
The food was not as tasty because I enjoy spicy well seasoned food. This was bland but it's just personal taste. I took one star off for this but again it's personal preference.
I didn't stay in the rooms so I cannot comment on it.
I would recommend this place. ;)
George Lee
Loved this place. The staff were absolutely amazing. Helped with every detail, even when they were off duty. The bar has plenty to offer with a nice place to be. The food menu is adequate, but unfortunately, they dont cater for gluten-free. Room prices were very reasonable. If you're in the area or passing through, it's definitely a place to stay.
Glynn Roddy
Amazing team, great rooms and a wonderful full English breakfast. Would highly recommend, the Lamb Shank on the Specials menu was also fantastic. Quality pint of Tribute too.
Karine Pecheur
The food in this pub is amazing. Staff are friendly, they go above & beyond to satisfy their customers. James and Wendy are excellent host, they are ensuring the customer experience is faultless. I highly recommended the place.
Graham Slater
This review is about The Goddard Arms as a restaurant/bar, not about the hotel aspect.
During a recent visit to the UK, I booked a four-person "classic afternoon tea" at The Goddards, for a 45-year reunion of our A level music class: three students and the teacher. We had not been together as a group since summer 1978. It was an important event for us and I asked for a quiet table where we could enjoy great conversation.
The Goddards folks came through. The table was perfect. The food was superb, and far more than the four of us could eat.
I've loved then Goddards for several years, and this tea experience was a new one for me: highly recommended.
ceri Russell
Called in for a meal, the lad at the bar called Jack was just lovely, funny and had a nice manner about him. Food was good but the pudding was really nice. Donna was attentive and ran around seeing to everyone. Food good, service from staff 👌
CarraQute
An enjoyable stay was had at this pub. Even though rooms were dated, they were clean and well sized. Bed was comfortable and a good night sleep was had. Breakfast was excellent and service couldn't be faulted.
Sean P
Had a long business stay in Swindon, All the staff were very friendly, attentive and professional.. but these ladies are the unsung heroes making sure the rooms were clean and the beds made daily and always with a smile
Thank you all for the fantastic service I look forward to my next stay.
Paul Williams
I was not sure what to expect from a pub and hotel in one. I have actually been very impressed. The room had everything you need from a tea/coffee making facilities to a TV. The shower was powerful too. The staff have all been very attentive and friendly. If you need to go to Swindon i would highly recommend this little gem.
Steve Doyle
Not familiar with Swindon but this was a nice little find. Attentive staff, great food and a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely visit again when we're in the area and wouldn't hesitate to book a room. Looking forward to our next visit.
Matt Large
The wife and I love this place, and enjoy a breakfast in here as a treat. The food is always good, the staff are super nice and the location is ideal for a quick mooch around some local stores.
Theresa Holland
We always go here for the breakfast, and Sammy always delivers with a friendly smile. The food is lovely and just right and is our weekly treat. Lovely atmosphere and lots of friendly staff.Would highly recommend.
Peter Mann
Lovely place.... Comfortable room, great food, welcoming staff including the cleaning staff who are a laugh and easy to chat to.... Thank you and I'll be back!!
Dave Sheeran
Booked the breakfast area for a private party and on the whole a good experience! Nice food and the catering/kitchen staff were excellent. Only down side was the rudeness of the bar staff and the attempted tidying up around us when the party was still going, also our agreed finishing time was changed with no more than 60 minutes notice.
Grazi Milea
It's a nice place with average pub grub. Last night tried the sweet potato burger with mozzarella and haloumi cheese except there was none the latter. Disappointing to say the least. Also very erratic portion sizes.
Steven Docherty
Although there is a lot of competition in this upcoming vibrant town the Goddard Arms is still above the rest. Great food, drinks and staff. The manager is also a constant delight.
Steve Bannon
Went here for lunch on Saturday with the family. We were not that hungry so we just ordered chips, garlic bread and a sandwich plus drinks came to £28 ...not a cheap lunch time. Not good value for money. The sandwich we had hope to share was just one half of a bloomer plus lettuce leaves and small pot of chips! Garlic bread was slightly burnt, portions small and service was quite slow. Don't think we will be eating here again. Not good value for money.
Shannon Reynolds
Really lovely place with great food! Love the new menu!!
Malick Gaye
The best in Swindon. I recommend this place. And it has rooms that are reasonably priced.
Isabel Brag
It is a nice venue and nice atmosphere. Unfortunately staff did not give us steak knives with our steaks until we asked for them. Brought out the Birthday cake with no side plates, had to ask for them! They need to pay attention to minor details which are important to customers!
Paul Dudley
Always a great place to start the night off with friends it was my birthday so was partying hard it just an easy bar always seems a happy place I tend to bump in to people I've not seen in years witch make a great evening, it's friends bar staff, friendly door men, and a clean place.
Betty Kerr
I think Monday night was a bad night to go . No rump steak
No potatoes
No pinot
Vegatables totaly uncooked totally raw .
Staff were amazing .
Atmosphere good .
Debra Demock
We found the Goddard Arms very pleasi g they booked us in showed us our room the food was very good didn't have to wait long for it to arrive the staff were very pleasant and room was fine would stay there again
Mandy Scott
We had a big room, the bed was very comfortable and I slept better than I do at home. Could do with a set of drawers if you are staying more than one night.
Dinner was good as was breakfast.
Bathroom needs looking at, no heating in there made it very cold. The dead ivy trapped in the window needs clearing away. And the toilet roll holder is too far from the toilet.
But it was a nice way to see the new year in.
Charlie Barca
Historic hotel with a very nice atmosphere. The menu didn’t have everything available but the food we had was very good.
I would definitely return.
Rob Wyborn
Really quite like the place. I remember going there as a kid when Reg Thompson was manager/owner (friend of my Dad's) - nice guy. It's changed a lot, but then everything does. Always appears to be short staffed for such a popular place - and they ought to stop serving my Sister so much Doom Bar - but hey! Peace and Love xx
Norman Hutt
The best fish and chips and quick service I've enjoyed for years!
Carol Ann Rogers
Had a lush roast dinner there and was spot on,well done to the kitchen staff x
Gillian Barrett
Had a lovely breakfast here with my daughter and grandchildren most enjoyed by all thank you 😊
Paul Stevens
Good pub...but never enough bar staff on a Saturday night..need more than 3-4, often wait for ages, then give up and go somewhere else.
Paula Marshall
Lovely friendly place and their steaks are always cooked to perfection and the peppercorn sauce best I've had in a long time
Georgina Clarke
Went for a meal with friends on an evening. Food was dreadful I had to send my salad back as the prawns seemed raw or like they had just been defrosted. The service wasn't great
James Jones
Had a Sunday beef roast. The beef was bad and the gravy was like water. Would not recommend
Jemma Danielle Goddard
Lovely hotel, the staff are fantastic!! Would defiantly recommend 👍🏻
Alan Battman
The bar staff leave a little to be desired quiet Tuesday 1 girl serving 3 people waiting to be served manager and 2 other members of staff saw us but no one bothered to come and serve shocking attitude to customer service ide sack the lot and train new staff properly.
Dave Morton
Lovely Christmas dinner three courses, a very lovely atmosphere, families welcome and high standards and professional staff a jolly good time had by all.
Glenys Jennings
Overall like going there to drink but experience of breakast was not good and won't be repeated
Annie Stead
Very nice decor and great seating arrangements. We just called in for pre drinks before our meal at an Indian restaurant. The choice of beers and ciders was good and we enjoyed our drinks. Have visited here many times.
Jenny Roberts
Stayed for the weekend with friends have to say the food was great and the staff were lovely,
Sherry Vaggs
Was given a gift experience for xmas and we used it for our anniversary, well what can I say, amazing food and fantastic staff! Couldn't have asked for more thank you to everyone at the Goddard arms that made our evening memorable x
Sharon Smith
Great atmosphere and surroundings. Steve the doorman is such a nice bloke, always welcomes us and is a good friend of my husband. Always found rest of staff very friendly also.
Callum Ashbolt
Great atmosphere and amazing staff 😇😇
Alan Reid
Stayed here for the night. Food is good but rooms are very noisy and parking is a complete nightmare. Finally got to sleep after midnight after noise from the bar had died down. Wouldn't stay again but would certainly eat here.
Colin Rabbitts
We stayed B&B for 1 night,all the staff were very helpful and friendly, the room was clean and tidy and the brekfast we had was second to none.
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