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The Freke Arms

B4019, Swindon, England
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Ranked #73 of 183 restaurants in Swindon
Cuisines: Gastropub
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Reservations
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013 via mobile

I recently visited here for a Sunday lunch. I was pleased overall with the meal. There was lots of meat, veggies & gravy. The only thing I would say is that the veg could have done with being cooked a little longer but I still ate everything and enjoyed it. I will be returning for another Sunday lunch at some... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

We hadn't been to The Freke Aerms for several years but decided to give it a go on the recommendation of friends. We weren't disappointed. The menu isn't extensive and is heavy on meat in general and steaks in particular, Fine by me! There were 5 adults in our party. One had a starter (soup) which was home made and... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

We went here early on a Friday night for an evening meal. It is decorated just as you would imagine a country pub should be and had a welcoming atmosphere. The food was served very quickly, piping hot and very fresh, the fried eggs were the best I have tasted in years and salad was fresh and plentiful. I have... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013 via mobile

On a visit from Yorkshire, we were taken here by friends. I ordered a Steak done medium, it arrived bleeding, my husband took it back and explained the problem, he was told by a very surly woman 'that is medium' to which he replied 'it's rare and bleeding' she then argued that she was right and took the steak, I... More

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frekearms, Manager at The Freke Arms, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Thank you for your feedback, we have investigated this incident with our members of staff, and we cannot recall any complaints or any steak being sent back that week. We can assure you that if the steak was returned to the kitchen the Head Chef would have prepared and cooked a new steak as we do not use microwaves to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

I was visiting friends in swindon and i was invited to Freke arms. The food was excellent and very good value. The staff were pleasant and very attentive. I have no hesitation in recommending this establishment to others.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013 via mobile

We have been to this pub on a number of occasions, after it was recommended to us by my partners sister. The pub offers a great lunchtime deal between 12pm and 2pm with 2 courses for £6.95. The menu is regularly changed and offers a good selection of starters, mains and desserts. The food is proper home cooking, with good... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

After taking a business colleague here during the week we arrived at about 1.30pm ordered our food and \I paid with a credit card. The manager was really funny and started making strange comments about me paying. He made my business colleague pretty uncomfortable. When I went to order coffees at about a minute to 2pm he looked at his... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012 via mobile

We came for Sunday lunch - standard 3 meat choice + vegetarian option. Good portion but beef/lamb cooked well done whereas we prefer pink. Child's meal very good value. Puddings were lovely, very good value for £10 for 2 courses. We've eaten here during the week and the food is always very good - my husband always has the steak... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

Visited this pub on many occasions but recently had Sunday Lunch (on two separate occasions) and it was excellent, best I've had in a long time! Food was delicious and freshly cooked. Staff are very friendly and all in all a good experience. Lovely garden if the weather is nice. It clearly has a lot of locals that eat there... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 10, 2012

Albeit a long time since I have been here I would recommend the Freke, great simple pub food with great prices to go with it, reminds that I must go and visit again soon. Great garden if we have any good weather.

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