Swindon
The Southbrook Inn

The Southbrook Inn

United Kingdom, SN2 1HF, Swindon

Pub • Buffet • Drinks • British


"My wife and I were married Sat and had our reception here. It was an amazing night Firstly Alun and Julie, the Landlord/Lady are organised and dealt with all the details for the night, They recommended New Dimensions for the Disco and they were on time, really helpful and put on a great show at a reasonable price. Nothing was too much trouble. We decorated the room but they cleared everything up to save us the trouble. The venue is great. It has a decent size room (we were numbered about 75) and that would have been fine. But it was a lovely day and they have a great outdoor area lined with roses that was brilliant for guest who don't like music and wanted to chat. Lots of chairs and table and toilets for the sole use of the function room and a separate entrance to the pub . The food was cooked by Julie. This included Goan Curry, Chicken Curry, Chilli Con Carne Pizza, Sandwiches. Basically anything we wanted all at reasonable prices. The best though, in my opinion is the 3 bean Chilli. I'm anything but vegetarian and would eat my young if needed but the Veg Chilli is sensational. You must try it. I read the review about the bar staff and couldn't disagree with that experience more. The staff were helpful, attentive worked hard, friendly and we had a great night without any issues. This is a good pub/restaurant with proper landlord/landlady who want to give everyone who comes in a decent experience. Our guests were very complimentary on all the things I have listed above. One last point. My best man, his wife and I were the last ones to leave at 1.15am. Alun was out quietly litter picking around the grass and car park. No noise or fuss. Just another show of the attention to detail. Thank you much for making our evening perfect and we will come back soon Rob"

Hong Xin

Hong Xin

Pepperbox Hill, SN5 5DP, Swindon, United Kingdom

Fish • Asian • Cakes • Chinese


"I will preface this review by saying this was my first trip to an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet for about five years and so I might be a bit enthusiastic because of that but I really think this place is fantastic. First of all I was surprised by the entrance. A nice spacious car park that surrounds the really impressive architecture. I really wasn't expecting anything like that is terms of external décor but was really impressed. Walking in, the building was spacious and we were seated for lunch straightaway. We did come on a Wednesday at about one o'clock so it wasn't as busy as it might be on weekends and in the evenings and that suited us just fine. The drinks service was quick and both a pint of Budweiser and glass of Sauvignon Blanc were under £4 each which you don't see in many places these days. In fact the value of the place being £12.50 each for a lunch buffet is such good value for money. If you were spending the equivalent on a takeaway you wouldn't be getting much food. The range of food was good, not as much as I have seen in Chinese restaurants in the past, but it's a good range for a lunchtime and there was plenty of the favourites. Really tasty food, both had a plate of starters and then some mains and it was all really delicious. Ribs, chicken satay, prawn toast, lemon chicken, noodles, egg fried rice, all great. A few random dishes such as little sausages and hash brown balls that I can only put down to food for the kids. The atmosphere was good, seats comfortable, and dining experience very pleasant. Will be going again soon."