The Rockin Bean - Cafe Bar & Tapas (Swindon)

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  Kev Waite

  ·2 months ago

  “Popped in on the off chance and was lucky to get a table for two. Staff are lovely and make you feel at home, food(tapas) was very nice and very well priced for the quality you get, will definitely be visiting again to try breakfast and tapas”

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  Danielle Elias

  ·3 months ago

  “The service, venue and atmosphere were unfaultable, and having recently moved to the area, we were looking forward to trying a new place. Everything on the menu both food and drink are reasonably priced. We both ordered the breakfast, and it looked lovely, but sadly it was incredibly greasy, like the sausage and mushrooms had been deep fried for a bit too long alongside the hash browns. I used the napkins to mop up some of the grease, and perhaps it was a one off. I ate the toast, eggs and bacon, but left the rest. The tapas menu choices look great, and the selection available behind the counter look fab too. We’ll be back again, and look to try something else.”

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  Cat Terry

  ·6 months ago

  “We went for a wonderful brunch today and had such a lovely experience from start to finish. We ordered the all-day breakfasts along with a steak baguette, and everything was cooked fresh to order and came out perfectly. The breakfasts were hearty and well-balanced, with each element done just right, while the steak baguette was especially impressive—tender, flavorful, and served in a fresh, crusty baguette that really brought everything together. For drinks, we enjoyed Bucks Fizz and coffee, which complemented the meal beautifully. The Bucks Fizz was refreshing and well-balanced, and the coffee was rich and satisfying—just what you want alongside a relaxed brunch. What really made the visit stand out, though, was the service. The staff, as always, were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. They made sure everything was just right and created a warm, relaxed atmosphere that made us want to stay longer. Overall, it was a fantastic brunch experience, and we’ll definitely be returning again soon. Highly recommend to anyone looking for great food, lovely drinks, and excellent service.”

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  Daniel Furlong

  ·7 months ago

  “Thought I would take my family here for a pre-mother's day treat. Needless to say we won't be coming back. The prices are high for food yet the quality was very poor. The coffee tasted mediocre at best. The hot chocolate was good. £14 spent on a coffee, hot chocolate, latte and a ham and cheese croissant that was overdone. Service was ok though the gentlemen serving us said we weren't aloud to sit on the empty stalls for no given reason. Instead we had to fit our family around a table with two chairs? Only one toilet available. Not suitable for anyone disabled or those with babies and pushchairs. There wasn't alot of room to move between the tables and it felt very crammed. In the event of a fire or emergency this would be challenging environment to vacate. The style appears cluttered, messy and ill equipped for families and those with disabilities.”

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  Tim Herrington

  ·9 months ago

  “We went for Tapas last Saturday night, with two friends. On arrival we were greeted by the owner (Simon) and shown to a table, he was very welcoming and chatty. We ordered drinks and chose a selection of dishes from the menu. The drinks came very quickly and then the food came in the traditional Spanish style, couple of dishes at a time. It’s a great way to do it if you ask me as you can chat then eat a bit then chat rather than being rushed. Simon, dropped for a chat with to see how we were getting on, lovely bloke, stayed long enough so it wasn’t a cursor food ok? But not so long as to be intrusive. Can not rate the food highly enough, from my point of view the Prawns Pl Pl were to die for, we all thought the Andalusian Chicken Stew was out of this world, to be honest I’d be happy with a big bowl of that and baguette, my god it was good. This place knocks spots of the competition. As it’s relatively new, it’s not packed out, which it should be!!! Bill was extremely reasonable”

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  Linda Brewer

  ·9 months ago

  “Arrived early and greeted warmly by Simon who let us choose a table (so we sat in the window seats). He promptly asked us if we would like a drink and so we ordered a bottle of Rioja and a couple of pints of lager. We enjoyed the atmosphere of background music. Good service from Simon and the lovely waitress. We sampled 9 dishes and really enjoyed them all. The chorizo in red wine was lovely. The meatballs in sherry and sage sauce were very tasty. It was a very chilled vibe and you didn't feel rushed. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you. At £4 a tapas and £4 pints also £14 for a bottle of wine a lovely evening was enjoyed. Would recommend.”

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  Hulk Smash

  ·1 year ago

  “So today me and my son tried this place, great atmosphere inside, staff polite, and good customer service. Food, well thats a different story. Asked for beans on toast and a poached egg, i was charged separately for each item as well as £3.95 for a burnt coffee, total bill was £9.65 ish. Review on food. well toast wasn't toasted and just bread, egg was very small and over poached close to a boild egg, beens tasted as if heated in a microwave. Coffee was hot but tasted as if the coffee was burnt, small supply of milk to try and make it drinkable that didnt work. Not charged as a set meal beans on toast charged separately for toast, and the beans and £1.50 for an egg. Although the place is looking good, it is totally disgusting on price wise for the food considering the food is at best no different than a greasy burger van. Everyone has there own opinions on this place but mine is I will never step foot in here again to eat. Total waste of money and food ain't what it worth.”

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  Rich Whatton

  ·1 year ago

  “I visited The Rockin Bean Coffee House last Thursday and attended one of their Tapas evenings. Simon was hosting. I must say the food, service and atmosphere I experienced was very friendly and professional and I generally had a fantastic and memorable time. I would personally recommend experiencing it yourself. I plan to revisit again very soon as I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thank you once again Simon Best Wishes Richard 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐘𝐑𝐎𝐍”

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  Tanya Crook

  ·1 year ago

  “Lovely food. Coffee is amazing. Tapas is awesome and oh my gosh bottle of wine £14 😮 . Atmosphere is amazing. WELL WORTH A VISIT.”

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  Ashar Sami

  ·2 years ago

  “Cute little coffee shop serving fresh homemade coffee, breakfast, cakes, baked products in the heart of Old Town. It was very busy which shows just how many people love it. Amazed by how quick the service is, one of the ladies personally came to apologise that the breakfast order was a little late even though it was hardly 5 minutes late but I really appreciate the swidt service & committment to customer care. I just feel that their breakfast ( 2 fried eggs , 2 hash browns , beans , grilled tomato , sourdough toast , mushrooms , 2 bacon slices & 2 sausages ) could have an option for vegan sausages or vegan bacon as well as often customers don't like meat meat & vegetarian alternatives in breakfast greatly satisfy. But the breakfast was well cooked and ample in quantity. We also tried the Mushroom and Cheese Quiche with Coleslaw which was freshly baked and delicious. The coffee cup was huge & their Double Chocolate Cookie was almost the size of a plate ! The best part is it's not that pricy as well.”

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