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Basset Down Complex, Swindon, Wiltshire

Basset Down Complex

4.6
4.6
822 Reviews
£25 and under
English

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    01793 812336
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Cary
  • Private party facilities
    Our experienced Head Chef takes centre stage in our restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner throughout the week. Our modern design & informal atmosphere is complimented by seasonal menus & locally sourced produce. Perfect for an new spot for lunch with friends, a day out, celebrating a special occasion or swinging by for a quick drink.

What 822 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for brunch

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Good for business meals

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Child-friendly

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Good for groups

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Healthy

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basset Down Complex is celebrated for its "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Guests praise the "beautiful surroundings" and "friendly, attentive" staff who ensure every visit is memorable. While some mention slower service during peak times, the ever-evolving menu and "stunning views" keep visitors returning. Highly recommended for all occasions!

822 Reviews
  1. COLIN

    Bath

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent lunch at Basset Down with the only minor criticism being that there was a rather lengthy delay between the order being taken and the starters being delivered. That said, there were a couple of very large groups in, which probably delayed things. The waiting staff are excellent and our 4* rating for service simply reflects the above mentioned delay. We have always enjoyed our meals at the Club.

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  2. Sam

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve late lunch. The service was excellent & the food was delicious

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  3. Kimberley

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve had breakfast here in last month and it was hot & service was excellent but it wasn’t overly busy and you had more staff on. Today the hash browns were forgotten on all 4 meals, they were luke warm but food nice just a shame. No one checked on us once food had been delivered. Weird white gunk on bacon. You could tell it was really busy but friend I came with may not visit again which is a shame. I did bring to their attention once I realised we was missing hash browns but at this point we’d eaten breakfast. The girl didn’t seem interested and said oh sorry but let the person know whose bringing your bill and they’ll sort it’s Our second lot of drinks were taken off bill but it was only hot drinks we had.

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  4. Kathryn

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with tasty food in a really lovely setting.

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  5. Erica

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a great breakfast. Lovely way to start the day with friends.

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  6. Ali

    Devon

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Normally love coming to Bassett down for food. The food is lovely but my goodness the steak is expensive for what you get. However today it was the 1 hr wait for our food that was difficult to tolerate and I'm afraid has quite put me off returning which is a shame as the staff are second to none however I think the incredibly large christmas party put a strain on the usual impeccable service, management should not try to cram so many diners in, they should accept bookings for what they can manage, greedy management

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  7. Joan

    Gloucestershire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional visit again. Though it was very busy, the food was still great and service was up to great standards.

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  8. Ali

    Devon

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy today, had to wait a long time for dinner, the staff lovely, friendly and helpful but it just so busy today and I have not experienced waiting like this on Previous visits. Also was not aware that we would have to have 2 courses today, had I known I wouldn't have booked. Very expensive Sunday lunch!

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  9. Linda

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on Sunday and it was very busy. Our drinks order was taken very quickly followed by our choice of two courses. Two people in our party had starters but we had a very long wait before our main course was served. The food for the adults when it arrived was hot and delicious though the beef was a little too rare! We ordered a children's meal for our grandchild which unfortunately had too much salt in the chips which surprised us as we felt there should have been no salt. Our first time visiting for Sunday lunch and would consider returning at some point.

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  10. Chris

    Gloucestershire

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Probably shouldn’t have booked a table for two so close to Christmas. Non-Christmas menu was limited and it was very noisy.

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Basset Down Complex is rated 4.6 stars by 822 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Basset Down Complex

Lower Salthrop Basset Down, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9QW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Basset Down Complex, Hay Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9QW
  • Area
    Swindon
  • 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
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Free parking on site.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sam Cary
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    01793 812336
  • Private party facilities
    Our experienced Head Chef takes centre stage in our restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner throughout the week. Our modern design & informal atmosphere is complimented by seasonal menus & locally sourced produce. Perfect for an new spot for lunch with friends, a day out, celebrating a special occasion or swinging by for a quick drink.
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