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About The Bakers Arms
The Bakers Arms is a British pub on Beechcroft Road in Swindon where Sunday lunch is the headline draw, served in generous portions with a vegetable selection alongside the roasts. The landlady runs the pub with her team, and the space spans both a traditional bar area and a more modern dining room, giving the front-of-house two distinct settings under one roof. Buffets for wakes and similar events are hosted on site, and dogs are welcome. The pub opens through the week as a neighbourhood local, and the kitchen leans British across the menu. It functions as a walk-in pub, with seating across the two connected rooms and a straightforward counter service at the bar.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
19 dishes- Small Breakfast
- Big Breakfast
- Bakers Belt Buster
- Vegetarian Breakfast
- Bakers Mixed Grill
- 8oz Rump Steak
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, portion sizes, buffet for a wake and garden furniture.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday lunch, portion sizes, buffet for a wake and garden furniture.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers praise the Sunday lunch, highlighting generous portions, well-cooked meat, and fresh vegetables at fair prices. The friendly team and efficient service earn consistent mention, along with a pleasantly decorated, traditional-meets-modern interior. One diner describes the garden seating as wobbly and dusty, and recalls feeling unwelcome on arrival, though the food later changed their mind.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers praise the Sunday lunch, highlighting generous portions, well-cooked meat, and fresh vegetables at fair prices. The friendly team and efficient service earn consistent mention, along with a pleasantly decorated, traditional-meets-modern interior. One diner describes the garden seating as wobbly and dusty, and recalls feeling unwelcome on arrival, though the food later changed their mind.
Featured reviews
- Mary Pink
“First time visiting this pub it didn’t look much from the outside but lovely once we walked in, Unfortunately we felt very unwelcome straight away I felt uncomfortable , we went outside but the garden furniture was wobbly old and needed updating we changed to another table and it was the same, cobwebs everywhere on the seats so we couldn’t relax out there either. When we came back in the staff member seemed a little bit better and the food that came out was good so we did go from never going again! To maybe we would. Sorry buts I wanted to be honest.”
- N Ghosh
“Delicious affordably priced food, lovely and friendly staff and a beautifully decorated setting. Perfect for a quiet lunch.”
- Ken Clark
“Excellent food and service with great vibes. The dining areas are delightful with a mixture of traditional and modern. Everyone was happy with their choices with fresh tasty ingredients and the team were ever so helpful and efficient, highly recommended!”
- John Bullock
“Went for Sunday lunch, haven't been here for a few years and used to go regularly. Nice to see that Kath is still there as the land lady. The food was great, well cooked and the portion was huge. Great value for money, we will be back.”
- rippedoffbyTEServices
“A terrific and extremely ample buffet for a recent Wake. Kathy & her wonderful team were faultless.”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Highlights· 5
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Bakers Arms
- The Kingsdown4.26460.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
the ploughman's platter, cheddar and ham, part-baked baguette
- The Deers Leap4.11470.7 mi£1–10
function room hire, jamaican food van, roast dinners
- The Rat Trap4.46970.8 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
afternoon tea menu, function room, buffet selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bakers ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4403 | — | £10–20 | sunday lunch, portion sizes, buffet for a wake |
| The KingsdownReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2646 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | the ploughman's platter, cheddar and ham, part-baked baguette |
| The Deers Leap | 4.1147 | 0.7 mi | £1–10 | function room hire, jamaican food van, roast dinners |
| The Rat TrapReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4697 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | afternoon tea menu, function room, buffet selection |
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