Britannia
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About Britannia
Britannia is a kebab shop in Swindon, found at 169 Faringdon Rd. The menu pairs lahmacun, served with a crisp base, with doner kebabs, so one counter covers both a flatbread and a classic kebab order. Fish and chips round out the choice for anyone who wants a chip-shop plate instead. The shop is walk-in, so there is nothing to book ahead. A vegan option is on the menu for those who avoid meat.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention doner kebabs, chips, lahmacun and battered sausages.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention doner kebabs, chips, lahmacun and battered sausages.
Customer Review Summary
Kebabs are the main draw at Britannia, with reviewers describing the doner as juicy and well-seasoned and another calling their kebab massive and tasty. Close behind are the lahmacun with its crisp base, battered sausages that were not greasy, and chips that reviewers call perfect or fresh. One reviewer says the vegan dish was spectacular too. Staff are repeatedly described as lovely, friendly and polite, whether ordering in person or by phone. The complaints are varied and specific. One reviewer reports cheesy chips containing rocks and says their teeth were chipped or cracked as a result. Another says the app advertised free delivery over a set spend but a delivery charge applied anyway, with no apology from staff, so they ordered elsewhere. A fish and chips order arrived looking thrown around, and one order reportedly never turned up after a long wait. Even the unhappy delivery reviewer called the food good, and one fan loved fresh chips piled on a fork with lamb kebab.
Customer Review Summary
Kebabs are the main draw at Britannia, with reviewers describing the doner as juicy and well-seasoned and another calling their kebab massive and tasty. Close behind are the lahmacun with its crisp base, battered sausages that were not greasy, and chips that reviewers call perfect or fresh. One reviewer says the vegan dish was spectacular too. Staff are repeatedly described as lovely, friendly and polite, whether ordering in person or by phone. The complaints are varied and specific. One reviewer reports cheesy chips containing rocks and says their teeth were chipped or cracked as a result. Another says the app advertised free delivery over a set spend but a delivery charge applied anyway, with no apology from staff, so they ordered elsewhere. A fish and chips order arrived looking thrown around, and one order reportedly never turned up after a long wait. Even the unhappy delivery reviewer called the food good, and one fan loved fresh chips piled on a fork with lamb kebab.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Definitely new favourite kebab place! Kebab came massive and so tasty! Chips was perfect! Highly recommend”
- Google user
“Ordered food waited over an hour and it didn’t even turn up what a disappointment.”
- Google user
“Best kebabs in Swindon, the staff are really lovely and polite”
- Google user
“Ordered a portion of cheesy chips which had actual ROCKS in them, not just one neither but a few. I now have chipped/cracked teeth. Will be taking advice on how to make a claim against Britannia for my dentist bill! Will be speaking to Enviromental Health about this too.”
- Google user
“Absolutely lovely food I had fresh chips last time I had a takeaway from here and I stuck some on a fork and lamb kebab with it and it was absolutely delicious”
Location
Restaurants near Britannia
- Greek Olive4.81,3340.1 miWheelchair accessible
prawn saganaki, mixed grill, huge portions
- 0.3 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
roast beef, sticky chicken starter, peppercorn sauce
- 0.5 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
freshly cooked food, breakfast, smoothie
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia | 3.6101 | — | — | doner kebabs, chips, lahmacun |
| Greek OliveWheelchair accessible | 4.81,334 | 0.1 mi | — | prawn saganaki, mixed grill, huge portions |
| Harper’s Steakhouse & Bar at the WeighbridgeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.32,070 | 0.3 mi | £20–40 | roast beef, sticky chicken starter, peppercorn sauce |
| Poppins Restaurant SwindonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6458 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | freshly cooked food, breakfast, smoothie |
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