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The Pear Tree

Church End, Swindon SN5 4ED, England
+44 (0)1793 772100
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Ranked #11 of 187 restaurants in Swindon
Price range: $10 - $35
Hours:
Sun 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Wed - Sat 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Dining options: Reservations
Description: The Pear Tree at Purton is home to a 2 AA Rosette Conservatory Restaurant serving the very best of modern British cuisine. Join us for a special occasion or just a midweek treat.Open for Lunch and Dinner every day of the week.Lunch from £11.50 per person, dinner is a set price of £35.50 per person for four courses and coffee.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Reservations
Description: The Pear Tree at Purton is home to a 2 AA Rosette Conservatory Restaurant serving the very best of modern British cuisine. Join us for a special occasion or just a midweek treat.Open for Lunch and Dinner every day of the week.Lunch from £11.50 per person, dinner is a set price of £35.50 per person for four courses and coffee.
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Swindon, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

We booked at the Pear Tree to have afternoon tea as it was our 1st Anniversary. We usually go to London for afternoon tea but wanted something closer to home and as we have eaten at the Pear Tree before thought that it would be a good place to go. We were very disappointed. When we booked we notified them... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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7 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

A lovely evening, looked after from start to finish. A good menu and the portion sizes good without being huge. The setting matches the food. The menu was a set price which I thought was good value.

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Alix Y, Manager at The Pear Tree, responded to this review
March 26, 2013

We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope to see you and your family again soon. Many thanks Alix Young More

Swindon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

I recently visited this restaurant for a birthday meal with my dad. The food was just fabulous, the menu was very diverse and the portions were generous. I choose the beef medallions and my dad had the breast of wood pigeon and they were both perfectly cooked. In particular the cheese board had been carefully chosen and included a range... More

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Alix Y, Manager at The Pear Tree, responded to this review
March 22, 2013

Many thanks for review. We're delighted that you enjoyed your meal. We'll have a new menu next month so hope to see you then so you can try it out. Many thanks Alix Young More

Swindon, UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

Just returned from a special lunch. The lunch menu is good value and the food very well presented and delicious . The service was excellent and the ambience added to the occasion. We have not visited for some time but we will not leave it too long before we return.

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Alix Y, Manager at The Pear Tree, responded to this review
March 22, 2013

Many thanks for your review. We are delighted that your enjoyed your visit and do hope you don't leave it too long until we see you again. Many thanks Alix Young More

Swindon, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

A fantastic experience from the moment we entered the establishment, 'til the moment we left. The service was friendly, discreet and impeccable, the food sumptuous, and the surroundings relaxing and comfortable. I would reccomend booking beforehand, and onec booked enjoy the experience... it was most certainly a fantistic and enjoyable evening for us.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

We have been visiting this restaurant for over 20 years and always went there for any special occasion. Got out of the habit 10 or so years ago due to a spot of mediocrity. We were looking for somewhere to take business associates back in November for lunch and someone suggested the Pear Tree. Booked it and we were absolutely... More

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wiltshire
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71 reviews 71 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

very good country house hotel excellent food and a nice conservatory and garden for sunny days. Small enough to retain its character.

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Swindon, Wilts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2013

The Pear Tree is a venue for that special occassion. Staff are friendly and eager to help. Located in Purton, just outside Swindon it is easy to get to and has ample car parking.

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Swindon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

no complaints from me, the food was good and the staff were friendly, in fact even the rest of the diners were friendlier than you would find elsewhere. overall a very pleasant experience. From the longstanding reputation of the pear tree I expected something unique and amazing, it's actually not either of those things but "nice" none the less

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Faringdon, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

This was supposed to be a nice place to go - so we did so on the personal recommendation of a number of friends. However it didn't really match expectations in any shape or form. (food and staff both average)

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