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I had a very disappointing & uncomfortable dining experience in this Restaurant whilst staying at the Premier Inn next door. After reading such good reviews about the food quality, atmosphere & friendly service, I was excited to book a table & dine in this Restaurant alone, but I really wish I hadn't now as the service was terrible & the food & wine disgraceful for the price paid. I was made to feel uncomfortable for being alone once I arrived by the person who seated me, I ordered a large Chardonnay, which was warm & more like Sauvingnon Blanc when it arrived, it then took almost an hour to order my food, when my starter finally came of bubble & squeak cake, it was cold mush, the bacon was like uncooked jelly, the egg yolk hard & the hollandaise sauce stone cold, I was too scared to send it back in case I had to wait another hour, I was starving! I then had to wait for my main meal to arrive before I got some bodies attention to order another wine as I was drinking it to stop me from feeling so uncomfortable & to fill me, my meal was a shock to say the least after such a long wait, the skinny fish was so thin, it had curled up, the heavy batter resembled bland Yorkshire pudding, the chips I was upset with the most as everyone else's that I saw leaving the kitchen were thick & cooked to perfection, mine were all the odds & end scalpings with a tiny spoon of mushy peas & thin sour tartare sauce, unbelievable quality & an utter waste of money!
Tracey ArmstrongTracey Armstrong
20
First of all the staff are so kind, we had a little wobble but they handled it so professionally and perfectly. Next up, the food was stunning. I had a chef's platter, squid and garlic mushrooms for starters and all of them were so tasty. My favourite of the three was the chefs board, which had this crispy and delicious chicken. For mains we had two plates of fish and I had the pork belly. I tried a bit of the fish and they tasted great. And my dish was amazing. The rice was well seasoned and had plenty of tasty veg, and the pork belly was crispy and delicious. For dessert, we had two lemon and blueberry cheesecakes, which once again just were perfect. I was definitely full after this meal. And all the prices were extremely fair. Finally, the place looks beautiful, and just felt very homely. I will definitely be coming here again with my partner next time, and I can't wait to show him this incredible place!
Benjamin Smart (Ben)Benjamin Smart (Ben)
10
Burn’s night. 4 course fixed price dinner for £28. Amazing! The evening went like this. Led to our table and special pre-dinner drinks ordered immediately which gave us time to settle in before ordering our food. Never any pressure in the Cold Harbour. Starter was Cuillin Skink, followed by traditional haggis, neeps & tatties. Then a choice of main course, followed by Cranacan. Good choice of wine. Finished with a large Jura malt. Excellent evening, great food and atmosphere. Special note for our waiter Eoin. Took our orders efficiently and when asked to give us 5 minutes before ordering and to delay serving the dessert, as we were so full, he didn’t forget us and happily turned up on time and politely asked us if we were ready or wanted more time. Little things like that make a huge difference to our enjoyment of the meal. I recommend this pub/restaurant for all times and all groups
Phil LewisPhil Lewis
00
Upon our arrival we were warmly greeted and received exceptional service and cuisine. The polite demeanor of our waitress was particularly noteworthy, as she promptly escorted us to our designated table and provided attentive service throughout the meal. Overall, our dining experience was exceptional, and we would highly recommend this establishment to others seeking high-quality food and service.. We ordered two dishes each, consisting of one starter and one main course. The culinary experience was exceptional, and the quality of the food was remarkable.
Jason PerrymanJason Perryman
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We booked the Cold Harbour’s function for a birthday celebration and the Cold Harbour did themselves proud. They were flexible with our needs and allowed us to adapt the menu for our guests food tolerances. We had the £16/head buffet and the food was excellent. You can’t beat their Ploughman’s platter and the salads were super fresh with the homemade coleslaw as a highlight. Finally the staff and the service was great and nothing was too much bother. Would highly recommend.
Paul WrightPaul Wright
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Nearby Restaurants Of Cold Harbour
Swindon Harvester
Robins Farm - Farmhouse Inns
Heart In Hand
Carrie’s Bar
Flame Restaurant

Swindon Harvester
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(2.6K)Click for details

Robins Farm - Farmhouse Inns
4.0
(1.1K)Click for details

Heart In Hand
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Carrie’s Bar
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Basic Info
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Ermin St, Broad Blunsdon, Swindon SN26 8DJ, United Kingdom
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+44 1793 724840
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chefandbrewer.com
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4.3
(647 reviews)
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Description
Pub with a menu of traditional British dishes and a family-friendly vibe.
attractions: , restaurants: Swindon Harvester, Robins Farm - Farmhouse Inns, Heart In Hand, Carrie’s Bar, Flame Restaurant
