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Basset Down Complex, Swindon, Wiltshire

Basset Down Complex

4.6
4.6
861 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Here at Basset Down, we’re proud to offer excellent service in a location like no other. Based in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, we’re a family run destination for everyone to visit, for occasions large and small.

Our experienced head chef has now taken centre stage in our new restaurant, which is now open to the public throughout the week. It's modern design and informal atmosphere is complimented by seasonal menus with locally sourced produce. Perfect if you’re looking for an ideal spot for lunch with friends, a day out, celebrating a special occasion or swinging by for a quick drink. We also have a selection of homemade cakes, snacks and hot/cold drinks available throughout the day.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 9:00 am–2:30 pm Thu–Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 8:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 8:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on site.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Cary

What 861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for brunch

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basset Down Complex offers a "lovely atmosphere in great surroundings" with a menu that "never disappoints." Guests praise the "fantastic staff" and "excellent food and service" in a "relaxing environment." While some mention delays in service, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for its "gorgeous views" and "delicious" offerings.

861 Reviews
  1. Vivien

    Gloucestershire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Enjoyable place to celebrate my birthday

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  2. DavidG

    Gloucestershire3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a birthday meal. Came away really disappointed with the food and especially the response we received. We all had a starter, which were ok. I had a steak for the main, which was tough , gristly, and very fatty. My son had the burger, which he enjoyed Unfortunately, my wife chose the pork belly which contained no meat it was basically fat rolled up. They had run out of new potatoes, so she chose triple cooked chips instead . They were so greasy that they were inedible. We told the waiter, and he said he'd speak to the chef. The response was priceless. " I told the chef, and he agrees with you!!!!" No alternative offered, nothing taken off the bill, no offer of something to make up for the food being inedible. This cost us £150 and we were thoroughly disappointed by the experience

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  3. Mark

    Gloucestershire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit, following a recent advertisement. Great location, well presented inside, staff very attentive, good selection, however the food could have been hotter! Will return to try Sunday lunch. Well worth a visit!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Gloucestershire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    An enjoyable breakfast although the service was a little slower than usual due to the nos of people there this morning . Would not hesitate returning as it is a nice venue and breakfast is good 👍👍

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  5. susan VIP

    Oxford10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always lovely food and great menu. Staff are also very nice.

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  6. Lavinia

    Bath6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a superb breakfast here. Very busy, as ever. Sign of a good place to go!

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  7. Richard

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great, apart from the service which was slow, should be improved. It was also very noisy as the restaurant was full, but that is not the fault of the restaurant just the people in it ! I just can’t understand the need to shout out your conversations ….

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  8. Corinne VIP

    Gloucestershire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always brilliant food and great service Really enjoyed meeting my friend for lunch. Enjoyed the scotch egg and fries and shared the plum frangipane

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  9. Sharon

    Gloucestershire5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant surroundings and good service. However, for the price we would have expected more of a wow with the food (breakfast) but it was quiet standard and the coffee was bland.

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  10. Tony

    Surrey4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was mostly good (some veg was cold and veg gravy far too strong!!). Noise level was unbearable! Service was really good.

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Basset Down Complex is rated 4.6 stars by 861 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Basset Down Complex

Lower Salthrop Basset Down, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9QW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 9:00 am–2:30 pm Thu–Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 8:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 8:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on site.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Cary
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