< Guides
Al Fresco Dining
Where to enjoy a bite to eat whilst out in the sun
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The White Horse at Woolstone
Woolstone, Near Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7QL
Telephone: (01367) 820726
With a pizza oven in the garden these people know how to do al fresco! Always popular when the sun's out and most definitely worth the drive.
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The Brewers Arms, Wanborough
High Street, Wanborough, Swindon, SN4 0AE
Telephone: (01793) 790707
Nice terrace & outside garden bar serving 'hot' food that almost feels like you're abroad! Large grass area for eating behind too with kids play area.
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Stanton House Hotel
The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, SN6 7SD
Telephone: 0843 507 1388
A beautiful spot for a browse of the menu come summer with views of Stanton Park.
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The Old Boathouse, South Cerney
Lake 6, Cotswold Water Park, South Cerney, Nr Swindon, GL7 5FP
Telephone: 01285 864000
Just 5 miles down the road and off the A419, The Old Boathouse offers a spacious terrace ideal for enjoying the lakeside view. Food served all-day too.
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The Bolingbroke Hotel, Hook
Hook, Near Swindon, SN4 8DZ
Telephone: (01793) 852357
A very wide lunch & evening menu ideal for enjoying on the patio.
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The Royal Oak, Bishopstone
Cues Lane, Bishopstone, Swindon, SN6 8PP
Telephone: (01793) 790481
With eating out tables at the front & a new terrace at the rear, we'll leave it to the Michelin Guide to sum up this organic pub in north Swindon: 'One thing's for sure, this pub is a real find, a gem in the Wiltshire countryside'.
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The Riverside, Lechlade-on-Thames
Park End Wharf, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3AQ
Telephone: (01367) 252534
Right on the River Thames at Lechlade, with views of Halfpenny bridge. Open all day for food.
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Cricklade House
Common Hill, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6HA
Telephone: 01793 750751
The Dining Room set in a Victorian-style conservatory opens up to a patio with outside tables & panoramic views across the Wiltshire Downs.
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The Runner, Swindon
Wootton Bassett Road, Swindon, SN1 4NQ
Telephone: (01793) 523903
At The Runner on Wootton Bassett Road you'll find a covered patio area overlooking the meandering River Ray below, so it's no wonder that Al Fresco dining at The Runner is proving such a popular pastime for lunch-breakers, families and couples alike.
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The Sun Inn, Swindon
Coate, Swindon, SN3 6AA
Telephone: (01793) 523292
A stone's throw from Coate Water Country Park, with a garden big enough for everyone and food served all-day.
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The Red Lion, Castle Eaton
The Street, Castle Eaton, Swindon, SN6 6JZ
Telephone: 01285 810280
The first pub on the Thames!
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The Gateway Cafe
The Gateway Centre, Cotswold Water Park, South Cerney, GL7 5TL
Telephone: 01285 862627
Situated at the ‘Gateway’ to Cotswold Water Park, just 5 miles down the A419 from Swindon. Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea with a lake view. Open everyday 9am to 4pm.
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The Tawny Owl
Taw Hill, North Swindon, Swindon, SN25 1WR
Telephone: (01793) 706770
The Tawny Owl offers everything you'd expect from a modern pub - good food, a wide selection of drinks, entertainment and a nice place inside and out to enjoy them. Its garden terrace provides the perfect summer space to savour their excellent food incl. tapas.
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The Sally Pussey Inn, Royal Wootton Bassett
Swindon Road, Just off Jn16, M4, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8ET
Telephone: (01793) 852430
Brilliant when the sun's out and not half bad if you prefer the shade - they've got large umbrella's & shady trees to keep you cool.
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Mackenzies
16 Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4AB
Telephone: 01793 430111
Large outside terrace offering an eclectic bar menu for lunch and dinner, with outside bar.