Hickory's Smokehouse Swindon

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  Luke Williams

  ·1 week ago

  “We came here for a birthday treat, and travelled a substantial distance for it! And it was worth every mile. Our first ever visit to a Hickory’s. The service from the very start was exceptional, all the staff were really friendly and personable. The food is next level. It’s rare to find somewhere that can pull off quantity and quality at the same time. The smokehouse platter for 2, which probably could have fed 3, was sublime. Meats and sides packed full of flavour. The drinks were also delicious, the grape soda being the standout choice. A very large range to choose from and it was nice to have alternatives to usual Coca Cola, Fanta etc. They also noted it was my partners birthday, and the birthday board at the end was the icing on the cake. There is an optional ‘tip jar’ added to your bill, and the staff really do earn it. So much so we tripled ours! We will definitely return for a special occasion, even though it is a 120 mile round trip for us. Please open a restaurant in Bournemouth or Poole!”

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  R Jewell

  ·1 month ago

  “My husband and I went to Hickory's in Swindon for our 12th Anniversary. As an American who loves Bar-B- Q, I've been trying to find a taste of home away from home. I think we found it in Swindon! There are lots of menu choices and we decided on Frickles and Corn Dogs for starters. The corn dogs were flavourful and lovely. We really enjoyed the Frickles and the sauce that comes with them. Our only complaint with the Frickles is they were quite salty. Next time we will ask them to forego sprinkling them with salt. For dinner, we ordered the pallet for 2. The smoked meats were top notch, tender, juicy and perfectly smoked. Their pit boss knows what he's doing! We enjoyed the salads and the baked beans. My husband had the Hickory's pale ale and I had a peach tea, delicious! The staff were attentive and friendly. They placed a cute sign on our table that said "Happy Anniversary" and at the end of our meal brought out a slab of wood with Happy Anniversary dusted on it and a donut to share. We enjoyed our meal and over all experience at Hickory's in Swindon. It was a much better experience than the Hickory's location in Gloucester. Highly recommend!”

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  grace meakin

  ·2 months ago

  “The service was amazing. Staff were attentive and quick and the food came out super fast. I got one of the mac n cheeses and honestly I can most definitely say it was the best food i’ve ever had out to eat. The portion sizes were really good as well for the price. I am extremely impressed and can’t believe I haven’t discovered this place sooner. The entire atmosphere was very clean, including the tablets, floors and toilets!”

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  Judith Williams

  ·2 months ago

  “Firstly there is no aircon here and on a hot day it is extremely muggy and uncomfortable. Huge admiration for the staff who all remain friendly and welcoming when working in these conditions. Our server Emily was excellent. Recommended the onion blossom which was a revelation. All the food was so tasty with great dips and a cheese fondue. As we visited on a Friday we got a good deal on wine and peach tea. We will definitely be back but on a cooler day!”

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  Edwards3Carrots

  ·2 months ago

  “We visited Hickory's Smokehouse for a date night on our holiday. They found us a table overlooking the chef barbecuing the meat which was really interesting to watch. We were given popcorn to snack on whilst we ordered which was fun. We ordered two burgers. The 'bird and beast' and the 'go big or go home'. Both were really nice. The beef stood out as being flame grilled and had a delicious flavourm The chips were super crispy! There was also a few different interesting sauce choices on the table. My only negative on the food was the coleslaw. Mine was absolutely disgustingly greasy. Like it had cold congealed fat poured over the whole thing. I actually had to leave it, it was so bad. Totally in contrast to everything else which was delicious. We loved seeing the chef barbecue the meat. What a fantastic kitchen layout. How he wasn't melting I don't know! The ladies toilets were upstairs and were great. Lots of cubicles and nice and clean. Ample amount of free parking available which was helpful. Staff were friendly but when we asked for recommendations for the food as it was out first time dining, we were told to order the largest platter on the menu. When we asked again what was the chefs speciality as we didn't want to order the most expensive thing on the menu, the waitress doubled down and pushed the largest platter... We were slightly exasperated. We didn't want to be upsold so she would have a larger tip, we wanted a genuine recommendation and instead felt like we were just being seen as cash cows. She seemed let down that we hadn't ordered it as well which made us feel guilty. We ordered what we wanted and it was great, but the waitress was definitely too pushy. The 'life's a peach' - peach iced tea was great. We ended up ordering extra of those!”

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  Emma Poole

  ·2 months ago

  “Fantastic service from start to finish. Because it was our first visit they offered us some Beef Brisket to try, which was a lovely touch and delicious. The food and drinks we ordered were really good, the peach iced tea was amazing, my husband had the Biscoff Milkshake which was amazing and came with a donut on top. The starters and mains were also amazing, the ribs were the best ribs we had tasted in a long time. Being a fan of country music, it was a really nice atmosphere, hearing the country music in the background, I had to stop myself singing a couple of times, it was a nice touch. We will 100% be coming back and recommending others.”

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  Lukasz Guzik

  ·3 months ago

  “Great Beer Garden, but Average Food Hickory's Swindon is a nicely refurbished pub with a really lovely and atmospheric beer garden. Unfortunately, the food is quite pricey for how average it is. We didn't try the steaks, so perhaps those are a bit better! Either way, I’d still recommend it as a great spot to drop in for a pint or two. Just don't let empty glasses pile up too high, as the staff isn't particularly fast at clearing off the tables!”

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  A N T O

  ·3 months ago

  “Wow, what an incredible experience at Hickory’s in Swindon! We visited to celebrate after just getting married, and they honestly blew us away. We ordered the Smokehouse Platter, and every single piece of meat was spot on. Usually, with platters, there’s always one meat that’s a bit dry, but not here. All the meats were perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and paired beautifully with their own distinct sauces. Also, a special shoutout to that big sausage, it was absolutely banging! To top off an already amazing meal, the team surprised us by sending out a complimentary cookie with ice cream because of our recent wedding. It was such a sweet, genuine gesture that made our day feel even more special. A massive thank you to our server, Liam, who was brilliant from start to finish. He was super attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back!”

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  Hooi

  ·7 months ago

  “Great food! Had the Hog Heaven ( everything great except pulled pork kinda dry though) and my partner had the massive burger. Service was warm and friendly. Although it was busy inside but really nice ambience with lots of positive vibes. The special Cookie Monster is so indulgent shake too. Nice touch with the free popcorn and yummy brisket for tasters. Will come again for a special occasion !”

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  Natalie Adams

  ·9 months ago

  “Amazing!!! Food was excellent. Great location. Great food choice. Shame it took 10 mins to wait for another drink, and a reminder for more water. Yes it was busy but when you have someone looking after your table that's not what you expect, especially with a £11.00 Tip. Couldn't even take the long waited beer of the bill! Just for reference our bill came to £158.00 for family of 4 (13/24) and that was with myself just having a starter.”

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