The Harrow Inn Restaurant in Swindon

Booked a table for 2, but changed this various times as the birthday celebrations grew. This was no problem for the landlord & landlady. Service was great and the food was delicious. 2 of us stayed the night. Rooms clean and super-king size bed comfortable. Very enjoyable experience and would definitely go back. Felt very welcome. 5 *****

Went on my own for Sunday lunch. Footy on in one bar but the other was quiet with fellow diners. Had the beef. Very tasty meal, reasonable price and good service. Will go again

Great place, friendly staff and good food. We had the fish and chips and beef burger, both perfectly cooked, delicious. We’ll be back :)

We visited the Harrow inn on a recommendation from our son and we were not disappointment. We had a delicious Sunday lunch that was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious! The fresh vegetables were served separately and there was plenty of it. One of the best I’ve had out in a very long time. The price was really reasonable and we were also impressed with the price of drinks. We sat in the restaurant area and all the staff were really friendly and the service was fast. The place has a really nice, friendly, country pub atmosphere and we would highly recommend you visit. We will definitely be returning soon!

Great food, great service. Fantastic bunch of people, couldn’t fault the service. Mushrooms on toast exceptional!!!

Went along for the Wednesday night curry buffet. 3 starters, one of which veggie, 3 mains again one was veggie, poppodums, nanns, rice & pickles. All you could eat for £15.00. Apparently the dishes change every week. This week we were treated to melt in the mouth chicken pokoras, a really smoot mildly spiced Buttered Chicken, a rather warm mixed veg curry and a Railway Lamb curry a little warmer still. Several visits were made by all to sample all of the goodies available. Thanks must go to the cheffing team of owner Sanjay who with Bruno delivered the repast and to Jenny for her attentive bar and table service.We will certainly be returning.

Excellent pub, such an array of cuisine on offer all cooked to a very high standard. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Large car park and play area to the rear.

Sunday carvery, impressed. Loads of meat cooked perfectly nice veg parsnips and didn't pay extra for gravy or couliflower cheese. Pub definately looking great good service

Parked my camper down the road, then found out the pub takes campers (great news) lovely village & u must try Sanjay’s lamb curry! Absolutely delicious! Il be paying this place another visit, made 2 feel very welcome. Well done!

I family and friends had a superb meal for 4 adults 2 kids. Everything went to plan and the food, service and staff were great. Love this pub, Andy Claire and Sanja.. thanks

Amazing place, both ambiance, food and staff. We stopped here in our motorhome. The staff were so lovely. We had a curry on the first night which was cooked by Sanjay, you can pick your strength of heat. Claire and Andy were the perfect managers. We ate again on Saturday night and I had Parmesan chicken with root veg whilst Rex had sausage and mash. Absolutely gorgeous food. Rex asked for a couple of slices of bread to mop up his gravy, no trouble at all. We will definitely return and thank you,

Very welcoming and would return. Stopped here for a quick lunch and really enjoyed. Sorry we did not eat it all, nothing to do with the food!

Have eaten there twice now and food, slow cooked briskek, has been excellent. Going again today for Sunday lunch. Also curry night Wednesday but you have to book as it's so popular in the village. Great food great staff.

Took my family here, after hearing good things about the food & chef at this place.. but more importantly the variety of food on offer so would carter for me & my family.. and the place didn’t disappoint one bit.. now I can understand what the hype is actually about.. everything that was placed on our table was cooked and prepared with care.. whilst everything tasted amazing, the curry that one of my children had was amazing… !!!! When looking online for the menu I did see the harrow inn do a curry night,one day in the week,so you can sample different types of curry.. this, I have got to attend.. because if what we had today was anything to go by.. it’s got to be amazing.. My steak was mouth watering and cooked to perfection.. while the burger we had ( not might sort of meal) is something I will also try next time I’m here due to how tasty that look too.. I understand it’s under new management and with food like this coming out the kitchen can only assume they will be there for a while ! keep this standard and you can’t fail 👌 The staff were very welcoming and made me and my family feel very welcome.. keep up the good work, will see you agin next time I’m passing your village,for sure

Superb food amazing pub Stayed in their car park in a motorhome We received a very friendly welcome excellent choice of beers But the real jewel is the amazing food definitely 5 Star Dog friendly

8 of us just went for Sunday lunch and was absolutely outstanding. Great food and service it couldn’t have been better The 3 meat roast,along with single pork, beef and lamb roasts all tried The kids loved their Sundays of the day for pudding though no space for the adults

I plumped for the three meat roast (beef, pork, lamb), which came with yorkshire pud, crackling, several roasties and parsnips, and an excellent selection of veg (red cabbage, mashed swede, carrots, beans, peas, tenderstem broccoli), gravy and accompaniments. A good range of starters and desserts and 3 real ales on. Highly recommended.

My wife and I wanted to pay a visit to support the new Harrow. All necessary covid precautions were in place and we felt very safe. We had starters, mains and desserts all of which were very enjoyable along with drinks. Having a sweet tooth I loved my pear and blackberry crumble..delicious. Our waitress was really friendly and provided a very nice service. Its really sad to see how much hospitality is suffering in the current climate. Would recommend the Harrow, we had a really nice experience and will come back again.

Have used this pub several times and every time the experience has been amazing. The staff are all friendly and polite. The pub layout is fantastic and gives a real homely feeling with many outside areas to explore. The food is just beautiful. The portion sizes are brilliant and the variety of food is fantastic, there is something for everyone. I really like the fact they allow dogs in aswell as this is always a massive plus for myself and my family.

Oh dear, this didn't go well at all. I had high expectations given the previous reviews. I used to eat here but hadn't been for years due to changes in ownership. Our starters were pleasant (I had "cheese chunks" and only had 2, which was a little disappointing, whilst my friend had fried shrimp and had about 6). Her main was the duck breast, and I had steak. This was when it started to go wrong! The food was lukewarm (tepid, even). I didn't feel inclined to complain as it just lovely to be out with my friend. When I enquired about her duck, she said it was a very strange texture, so I tried it ... it was like eating mushy pate. It had no substance or solidity at all. At this point I had been eating around the outside of my steak, saving the middle bit as this is my favourite. Unfortunately, when I got to it, I found that it, too, was mushy. The waitress had told us when I ordered medium rare that it was not available as the steak was put in a "water bath" beforehand to make it tender and so medium was the only option. I believe that she was referring to "sous vide", and when meat is overcooked by this method, it does become mushy. The waiter did relay our comments to the chef, and we did find that the charges for the meat had been removed from the bill. We still paid for our two potato side dishes which we hadn't eaten because there hadn't been anything to accompany them, but never mind. We tried to order coffee - the waiter didn't know if they served decaf (turns out they do). I asked for a floater coffee but he didn't know what that was - so I said that if they didn't do floater coffee, I would just have a coffee with cream. He came back to say that they don't have cream. I asked for Earl Grey tea, which they do have. I was then served Breakfast tea. They did then change it for Earl Grey. In the end, my friend and I had an enjoyable evening out, and laughed at the events of the evening. But, to be honest, I think it is highly unlikely we will go back because part of the pleasure of a meal out is to actually eat and enjoy the food, which didn't happen on this occasion.

New owners are great. They’re dedicated to making this pub stand out from the rest in Wanborough. Excellent selection of beer/wine and the food we’ve had so far is superb.

Fantastic food, good wine and great service. Highly recommend The Harrow. Very cosy and comfortable place to dine.

We had another excellent meal with generous portions in The Harrow in Wanborough last night. There was plenty of choice on the menu with great value for money and it really makes a difference when the landlord is also the chef and has a passion for food. I had a Porterhouse steak which was cooked perfectly and was so tasty, followed by a Harrow Mess, whilst my wife thoroughly enjoyed her Cajun chicken burger with Tornado fries followed by ice cream with homemade cookies. All absolutely delicious. The service was excellent and quick and all of the staff were friendly and chatty. There was a lovely atmosphere and we were made to feel so welcome. The couple who took over the running of this pub just before the pandemic struck done a great job at reviving this charming historic village pub, particularly in these challenging times, and it is well worth a visit.

I have been visiting this pub for most of my life and have therefore seen many different landlords/landladies come and go. The couple currently running this gorgeous country pub have been there since the beginning of the year but the changes and improvements they have made in a short period of time, and in the face of the Covid lockdown, have been outstanding. I visited yesterday evening with friends and it was our first meal there since the new couple took over. As I said, they have made many subtle changes which add up to a wonderful ambience which is equally matched by the delicious food that was served. Vicky, our server for the evening was an absolute delight, smiling, charming and attentive, returning to our table at exactly the right moments to check if we were happy with our meals (we most definitely were) or to replenish empty glasses. The landlady and landlord (who is also the chef) also appeared at intervals with a friendly greeting and to ensure everything was running smoothly. These folks definitely lead from the front. I opted for the beer battered cod with a side order of chips, which is kind of my go to meal. I have to say it was the best I have ever tasted. The batter was cooked to perfection as were the chips and peas. My more adventurous companions chose different items from the menu, a hard job because there are so many wonderful sounding dishes, and they were equally as enthralled with their choices of the Cajun chicken burger and the haloumi burger.. Next time I will definitely be stepping out of my comfort zone and exploring the other wonderful dishes on offer.Oh i forgot to mention the drinks. There are four other pubs near by, but by far the landlord at The Harrow keeps the best pint in the village and there is always an interesting selection of real ales, keg beers, lager or cider to choose from. If your taste is for wine, gin or whisky you will not be disappointed either as they have an amazingly eclectic selection on display behind the bar. If you are visiting the area or live locally I can throughly recommend you visit this lovely traditional pub.

Came here for dinner this evening and it was lovely. The food was amazing no problems at all and the menu had a very wide choice! All the staff were so lovely and our server in particular made sure our food was okay etc. They also allowed dogs in the lower restaurant which was very kind and she was offered a water bowl. Overall very enjoyable evening and will definitely return.

I booked a table using the website for 4 for a birthday meal for a special lady and it was hassle free. Its the first time we have been to the Harrow for a good few years and knew it was under new management so took the chance.The pub is a mix of thatched country pub with open fires but the bar areas and signage have been updated and modernized. Social distancing was very well thought out.The service is impeccable and the owner came out and wished my partner a happy birthday and made her a non alcoholic cocktail as she doesnt drink. A lovely touch.The food was excellent, I would definitely recommend and look forward to returning soon

The Harrow Inn in Wanborough is one of those pubs that has been around for years but has seen plenty of landlords come and go. The new landlords have certainly made their mark with nearly every part of “front of house” updated and returned to what the Harrow does best - a country village pub.That said, the food is anything but pub grub. An extensive menu is mirrored by quality and service. My wife, son and I were early eaters so the upper bar was quiet. Service was friendly and efficient. Drinks orders were quickly taken whilst we looked over the menu. It is always a good sign when you struggle to select between a range of dishes which jump off the page at you!The wife and I had steak whilst our son had the fish and chips. Portion sizes were good whilst the quality was excellent - the steaks wouldn’t have been out of place in a London 5 star steakhouse.We had no room for desert although the double chocolate brownies seriously challenged our resolve!Considering the size and quality of the dishes, the bill was more than reasonable. More than in a typical pub? Perhaps, but you get what you pay for.Overall, a great evening and we’re looking forward to our next visit already. Definitely one to recommend.

My wife treated me to a birthday meal yesterday in the Harrow. This long established pub has recently changed management, their youthful staff were very attentive and eager to please. My wife ordered Jerk Slow Cooked Pork Belly (£10) while I chose Beer Battered Cod (£10) from the extensive main's menu, both of our dishes were superb but neither of us could do justice to the generous proportions. We didn't realize at time of ordering that there was an exact identical menu available for "Smaller Appetites at £6 each. Their dessert menu selection is quite small but we doubt many diners would have room for puddings after clearing their plates.The Harrow has a nice cozy atmosphere which we highly recommend.

The Bar at the Harrow has a great atmosphere and there is a huge selection of ales, gins, spirits and fine wines. The new owners are very friendly and the cocktails are to die for. Can’t wait for the next phase when the restaurant opens as the menus are looking great. Future events that they have planned are very varied and shall interest lots of people.

Not been to this pub for years and pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food we had. 10oz Rump steak was good quality and very well cooked with all the trimmings - price of £16.00 which was excellent value. I have paid a lot more in various local pubs that have not been as nice. We also had the steak and ale pie with fresh veg and chunky chips at an amazing price of £11.00 which was excellent.We will definitely go back with friends next time. Good menu selection too. Would recommend a visit to see for yourself!!!

Enjoyed a lovely roast dinner, generous portions at a good price, definitely value for money. The staff are very welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Definitely will return, their weekday menu looks good too.

We went here for sunday lunch . We hadn't been for quite a few years so decided to give it a go . So glad we did we had a lovely lunch of 2 courses for 13.50 or 1 course for 9.95 which is very reasonable . i had the beef and my husband had belly pork . Desserts were also very good eton mess and waffle with ice-cream . will definitely be back . Young lady who served was very nice and helpful

We had not been to this pub in a long time but as there was a family birthday we decided to give it a go, we all ordered our food and it came in good time, i had ordered the liver and bacon,sadly it was too fatty and i could not eat it, i mentioned this to the manager and she was very good and apologised and asked if i would like somthing eles instead which i did , this was brought out as quickly as possible as by now the rest of our party were almost finished , they did not charge us for the meal and we were satisfied that it had been done with NO fuss and a sincere apology . We did however check our bill just to make sure and we found a few mistakes which we brought to there attention and this too was sorted without any fuss, thank you, we hope to go back again soon.

We were really impressed to start with, the manager was able to fit us in last minute on a Saturday evening, the decor was nice and the fireplace was great! We even met the really cute pub Labrador puppy!Before ordering we asked the waitress (who did seem very polite and nice) whether the Camembert was vegetarian. My partner is a strict veggie and a lot of cheeses aren’t vegetarian. The waitress asked the chef and came back to us with the reply of ‘I’m really confused but the chef just said it was from cows....’ this was a bit awkward and did make us both feel a bit embarrassed and like the chef was taking the mick... I’m sure this wasn’t the case but it did make us feel a bit uncomfortable. We ordered different starters, and were looking forward to them until the bread board arrived. This was was supposed to come with oil and balsamic vinegar but just arrived as bread and butter. We asked for the oils/vinegar but the waitress said they ran out. I was a bit annoyed we weren’t told this beforehand..... we wouldn’t have ordered any starters had we known this. The mains were really nice and they knocked £2 off the receipt for the lack of oil/balsamic but really I don’t think we should have been charged for that starter. We wouldn’t have ordered it if we’d known. Bit of an odd one, friendly staff but we left feeling a bit awkward.Perhaps it was a one off.

The games room area, needs work, not enough room for a TV, Juke Box, Pool Table & Darts as well.The darts should be moved to another part of the pub & the Juke Boxneeds to go, this what let's it down from being a real county pub.

We arrived to a lovely welcome from Michelle, and we stayed in one of the newly refurbished en suite rooms which was well equipped and very comfortable.As we only had the overnight stay we did not have time to sample the restaurant, but the menu looked tempting and we are sure to come back and stay again in the future when visiting friends and family in Wanborough.Many thanks , David and Stella

Called in for lunch today, first time back since it reopened. Good menu selection, I had the ham and garlic tagliatelle and my husband had the burger and chips, both of which were home made and absolutely delicious (very generous portions) Staff and service excellent definitely go there again.

We popped in here after the Cally Arms was full. A lovely fire greeted us, which was a welcome treat in a dank day. The menu was concise, with hearty options to choose from. All of it appeared to be homemade, the scotch egg and garlic bread we had to start certainly were, as were the fish cakes for main. The only disappointing thing was the sausage and mash, which was quite bland. The ladies serving us were very friendly. The drinks are quite pricey, but we'll definitely return again.

Love the refit. Good selection of beers and wines. Food good but used to be better. The fish and chips for example, the batter is pale and just not as tasty as it used to be. Saying that, we all enjoyed our meals. The staff are great and it’s warm and cosy.

We called into The Harrow after the pub was closed for while , it has opened up with new landlord a few weeks ago . First impression was a nice log fire ,very cosy . We ordered a pint of Timothy Taylor and a diet coke , a bit expensive at £6.70 ,on a better note the meals we looked at on the menu seemed quite reasonable .

We booked Sunday lunch at the Harrow based on the high tripadvisor scores. Maybe they were having a bad day, but we found the food somewhat less than average quality. My 'roast' beef was a massive slab of meat which appeared cooked on both sides, but rare in the middle. I fail to see how this could have come from a slow roasted joint. I think it was cooked to order like a steak. My wife's pork was tender, but the skin around it was soft, floppy and inedible, not removed and crisped up? My horseradish was homemade and good, but the apple source straight out of a jar! The roast potatoes were anaemic and probably boiled then deep fried. We didn't bother with dessert.

Due to the poor meals serves at the Cross Keys down the road on our last outing, I searched locally for good reviews and found this place. The young lady who served us through the evening was superb throughout,even deducting two cold soups starters off the bill at the end. Good selection of Ales and a nice old style pub feel. The meals were OK at best unfortunately, which our party agreed wouldn't entice us back. So only an average 3 marks for this visit.

I booked a table in advance as we were in Swindon for my partner's birthday. The reviews on Tripadvisor were very good.

We stopped for lunch at the Harrow Inn after a cold walk at White Horse Hill and felt really welcome as soon as we arrived. We had a lovely burger for lunch and warmed up nicely. Thank you for looking after us! Ps. We loved your beautiful dogs too.

We came here for a date night and loved it so much we then came back with my fiance's father for fathers day, the food was perfect, helpful friendly staff and landlady. Gluten free is absolutely not a problem. Even down to the bread for baked Camembert. Desert is to die for as well.

Tried to get into the Calley Arms down the road, politely told there was no room at the Inn so drove down the road to The Harrow. Accommodated in the bar for an early evening meal. Seats a little uncomfortable and clearly a well used bar area. Wasn't sure what to expect, menu really varied and sounds unexpected. Decided on the deli board and pork tenderloin main which came with a ginger sauce. Was really tasty and thoroughly enjoyed. Slightly odd accompaniments, a sort of veg platter for all mains - regardless. All edible but not necessarily matched to ALL the mains. Kids menu really good value and varied also. Comes with pudding for them too.

We have recently moved to the area and have a good selection of pubs nearby - although The Harrow is not the closest to us, it's worth the walk to what is fast becoming our favourite pub.

We made our visit for the dog's birthday. My husband and I had Jugged Venison with very buttery spring onion mash and a good variety of vegetables, Lucky had a few carrots and plenty of venison. The flavours were tongue tingling. I was so full that I couldn't face a dessert but my husband had a rhubarb and ginger syllabub that was absolutely delicious, well I did have to try it out and Lucky licked some off my finger!!

We went here for some lunch and had great food. I had a really nice ploughmans with really nice rustic food freshly and locally sourced. It's dog friendly and really comfortable and welcoming. The land lady is a great character!

I booked the Harrow as we originally ate at The Brewers when in Wanborough. I had seen the latest reviews for this place on trip advisor and decided it would be good to try something new. We have a disabled person in our party and when I booked and explained this, the land lady could not have been more accommodating. When we arrived she was very helpful and friendly, tending to our every need. The service, food and the sense of humour were all wonderful and we have no hesitation in going back there in April for another family party. Thanks for a wonderful day. Hide your Timothy Taylor's - my brother's coming!

Had food and drinks at The Harrow Inn various times over the past 4 years. Service is always outstanding and the food is fantastic. I really love the pub, open fire in winter and beer garden in the summer. Perfect!

Cosy pub with big open log fire. Friendly staff. We really enjoyed our Roast Beef which was accompanied by Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes with a side dish filled with cabbage carrots and cauliflower cheese. There was also home made horseradish sauce which was delicious. For dessert my husband had sticky toffee pudding and I had a pear and chocolate torte.

I used to go to this Pub in the village many years ago (20+). It was a great pub then and still is now. It has a great atmosphere in it's bars and restaurant area.The food is brilliant, not what one would expect in a village Pub. A very good and varied menu with a good wine list that was not too expensive. Could not fault the taste or presentation of the food. The servers were friendly and efficient. Definitely going there again soon as I want to try the other items on the menu.

This is a typical village pub which is owner managed that offers a level up from standard pub grub without it being a destination venue. Good friendly efficient service in pleasant surroundings. All in all a good evening .

Called in for lunch en route to the motorway. A lovely old traditional pub with beams, thatched roof and an assortment of rooms/seating areas to choose from. We both had roast beef, served pink (you can usually expect a 'good do' if they ask you how you want your beef to be served) and we were not disappointed. The portions were huge, there were about 6 different types of vegetables, the Yorkshire Pudding was done properly and the horseradish sauce was made from fresh grated horseradish, not out of a jar. Service was efficient and the staff were really friendly. The only downside was that I had to share my beef with a very imploring 19 year old puss cat, who could have charmed the birds from the trees.....

Really enjoyed eating here, food was great and so was the service. I have food intolerances and they went out of their way to make sure things were gluten and dairy free unlike previous restaurants that have made me feel like my diet is an inconvenience to them. Will definitely be going back for our next family meal.

Love this country pub. Staff are friendly and nice atmosphere. Food is tasty and presented nicely. Recommend the scotch egg starter and the tasty fish n chunky home cut chips. Will continue to treat ourselves to lovely meals here!

Food was lukewarm, the vegetables were tired and roast potatoes tough/reheated. Roast beef was OK though. I was expecting much more from this restaurant as have been before and it was better than this.

We took a group of friends from out of town here for dinner and had one of the worst meals ever. We were left to find our own menus, go to the bar for our own drinks and find a waiter- and it wasn't even busy. The majority of the food was very badly cooked; tough and grisly steaks with hot plates but luke-warm food and the portions were far too small - and all at over-inflated prices more akin to good restaurants. We don't usually eat at this pub in Wanborough and this will definitely be the last time.

Have never written a review before, but have just had an impromptu meal at The Harrow, Wanborough, firstly I would like to say what amazingly friendly staff, they are very hard working and very friendly, I believe Ian is the head chef, all I can say is WOW! An amazing meal, I would recommend to anyone to visit! Fantastic value for money - thank you Vicki for making us so welcome. See you on the 3rd!

Enjoyed a lovely evening with some friends at The Harrow. Only had starters but service was excellent and the food was delicious! I'd highly recommend.

My husband and I popped in here for a quick bite to eat on our way home to Gloucester. We were made to feel welcome straight away, chose a table of our choice and browsed the small but varied menu. We chose the antipasti for 2 and were pleasantly suprised. The bread was delicious and the local cured meats were amazing, especially the cured venison. If we lived closer, we would definetely pop back. Thanks for the brilliant service :)

As part of Clive and Tom's 2015 HEC survey The Harrow Inn at Wanborough - scored as follows:

Went here today for a family lunch. The food looked great but the taste did not match up. The portion sizes were good but the chips and mushy peas tasted so odd I didnt finish them, the batter on the fish was rock hard, I could barely cut through it. The pie was just the filling in a dish with a bit of pastry placed on top.

Very poor service,after we had our main meal was left sitting, had to ask for dessert menu at the bar and still no one came to serve us,went to the bar again for the bill ,when I complained the waitress just ignored me,

Ate here recently with extended family and had heard good reviews about the new owners. This is a lovely traditional pub with a very rustic feel to it, no frills to the decor. As such, it feels a little cold and unwelcoming compared to other local establishments that have invested in their interiors a little more. If you are a traditionalist however, you will much prefer that it has been left alone - there aren't that many 'old school' pubs about these days. Food-wise, the menu offers a reasonable choice and the quality of the food was excellent, between us we ate burgers, fish and chips, bubble and squeak and the chicken pie. All beautifully fresh and well cooked. We had two slight grumbles though - for the prices, the portions were rather small ( apart from the pie) and we had two 'big lads' in our party who left disappointed and needing a snack later on! Secondly, some menu options were offered on boards not plates when they didn't need to be; burgers serve well on a board but I question the logic of serving fish and chips in this way. Slightly petty of me perhaps some but the small portions and trendy boards don't quite match the rustic, traditional atmosphere of the pub. Not necessarily a bad thing as the food is very good, but worth a mention.....

We have been visiting the Harrow for years now and the food is the best it has ever been. The staff are so friendly and you never feel anything but relaxed and comfortable. They do a fantastic mushroom burger, as we are vegetarians it's so refreshing to get a decent veggie option and they also make a great Cappaccino.

Best Vegetarian burger (mushroom) ever, somebody has really thought this one out, gone to trouble to produce of such a tasty dish, this is the other extreme to what most vegetarians are offered, and put up with sadly (why) a deep fried beany tasteless mush wedged between an anaemic bap.

Went with my family (and their dog!) for a relaxed meal and was not disappointed at all. Food was absolutely delicious and love that they make their own artisan breads too. Service impeccable and so friendly. This is my third time here and each time it's been top class. In winter they have a lovely fire which contributes to a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. Well done Vicky you're doing an amazing job!

We have been frequenting The Harrow for many years and have seen owners come and go. The current owners would have to be the best yet. Food is fantastic and the ales are always top quality. Great local vibe and welcoming for families and dogs.

We live in the village but this was our first visit for food. It was Sunday so my wife decided to go for the Roast Beef and my son the Burger, I had the Brisket. I know good food as i work in the industry and the Brisket was top drawer food..taste, quantity, and atmosphere in one. Vicki is always friendly as are the staff...great place...don't miss it

nicest pub in the village tidied up by the present owners a couple of years ago and full of character. the let down is the food, a little pricey for nor small portions.

I booked a table for 10 for my mums 60th on Saturday 28th March. We was lucky enough to have the whole restaurant to ourselves and the open fire :) we all had a good night celebrating. The harrow Inn also caters for gluten free customers and i would recommend the gf fish & chips. My finace enjoyed his 10z rib eye steak cooked well but at a costly price of £23! The staff were friendly and let us decorate the table and put up banners. We even had fountain candles in our cupcakes! The Harrow Inn is a gorgeous county pub with beams, open fires, romantic setting and homemade baked bread! I would reccommend.

Everything you need for a great meal out, warm and friendly atmosphere, great food and quick service, and a cracking landlady. It was one of the best meals I have had I couldn't fault anything.

We took some friends who were visiting us to this pleasant country pub expecting a nice lunch. After a long wait for a plate of bread and olives we were asked if we would like a bit of time before our main course. It was another very long wait before our food finally arrived. The Ploughman's was sparse with watery homemade chutney a tiny slice of cheese, apple, gerkin, lettice, ham and bread no butter. The hake meal was miniscule and the dumpling and beef meal although tasty was small, no potato and the leek and carrots were chopped so small they were hardly noticed. Thank goodness we ordered some chips and there was a dish of veg which saved the meal. I was so disappointed with the vegetarian choice. I would not recommend this.

I've eaten at the Harrow on a number of occasions and had some excellent dishes, it's worth heading for the quirky stuff (i'.e don't just eat steak and chips) The chef here has some nice tallent.

We have made this our local as we love the atmosphere, the great food and great beer. We have visited several times since August 2014 and we have never been disappointed with the quality and standard of food and service. The staff are very friendly, very welcoming and what is most important for us is that the pub is dog friendly in the main bar so we can take our beloved Border Terrier Charlie with us when we visit. There is another restaurant that you can use, very nicely laid out, The main bar has a lovely inglenook fireplace which is lit during the colder months and there is plenty of seating to enjoy a meal or just a beer. There is a good selection real ales on tap and of course the usual lagers. Accommodation is available if you wanted to stay a couple of nights and take in the sights and sounds of rural Wiltshire, I thoroughly recommend this lovely inn,

I now eat here regularly and find the food consistently good. There is always a warm welcome from the landlady, who keeps the best beer in the area. Trust me, I've tried all five local pubs! If you're a CAMRA member you will love the Timothy Taylor Landlord (my personal favourite), Gem and Otter. Sunday lunch on 25 January 2014 was simply superb. I had beef topped by a huge Yorkshire pudding, cooked to real Yorkshire perfection (I used to live there) with a plate of perfect veg. My son had fish and chips. He was surprised when it came on a wooden platter but soon got used to it. He loved the mushy peas and potatoe wedge chips (I nicked a couple - delicious). Despite the place being very full the service was fast and very friendly. This is a very special establishment in my view.

We booked a table, no need, and it was nicely laid out, staff were welcoming and friendly, even supplied a pair of glasses to read menu. The four of us ordered different food, I ordered sirloin steak with salad and chips, my husband had the burger with chips, friend ordered fish and chips and partner ordered the tiger prawn and leek. I had asked for my steak to be medium rare and to er on the rare if they were not sure, it came medium to well done and quite tasteless, I mentioned this to the waitress who seemed not in the least worried or interested. The Chips (and everyone of us agreed on this) were simply dreadful. ? recooked yesterday jacket potatoes or similar. The fish was lovely and the burger great. Tiger prawn and leak dish minimal to say the least , but good taste

Came up for my Step fathers Birthday and another excellent meal, Vicki was once again a great host.

My family and I decided to go out for a Sunday lunch. We usually go to the same place but thought we would be brave and venture to a new one. We live in Swindon and didn't want to drive too far so went for one of the villages. We ended up at The Harrow in Wanborough. There were 5 in the party including one 3 year old. The childrens menu was varied and included home made chicken nuggets! The little one had sausage, chips and beans. Three of us went for the pork with the last one selecting beef. The portions were large with roast potatoes which were crispy and fluffy, large Yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy. The veggies came in a dish and consisted of carrots, cauliflower cheese, savoy cabbage, peas plus carrot/swede mash. The server informed us to give them a shout if we needed more veggies or gravy! Every vegetable was fresh and prepared perfectly. We did leave room for pudding which were also all home made even the ice cream! (all 7 flavours). One sticky toffee pudding and one sorbet plus ice cream for the little one. The atmosphere was spot on and the service was great. Just as we were leaving our little guest was presented with a lolly for eating all her dinner. We will be back!

What a choice of a place to celebrate my 70th. A family do of 24 people, we were welcomed with open arms. A small room was excellently prepared for us so we could sit easily together. The room has a small bar so we could order drinks with ease. The menu has a superb list of dishes.

We visited the Harrow on 2nd January for a belated New Year celebration with friends and having visited twice before for lunches we were eager to try an evening visit. On arrival we were shown to our table by the friendly staff and settled in for the evening. At this point I feel it prudent to point out that our table for the evening saw the night out with no pressure to rush despite the Inn being pleasantly busy. We all ate a selection of starters and main courses with 3 out of four taking on a desert as well (I let the side down here as I was pleasingly full by the end of the main course). Locally sourced ingredients were used and prepared and presented in excellent fashion. The staff were very friendly and extremely passionate and knowledgeable about each dish on the menu. The atmosphere was nice and the In felt like a home from home.

Our favourite restaurant by far. Always a friendly welcome and excellent service. We even come here for birthdays and Valentine's Day. The food is the best you'll find. Imaginative and cooked to perfection. Cant recommend highly enough.

This was the first time I've visited The Harrow and unfortunately it will be my last. I had family staying with me over the festive period and decided to take them out for dinner. I ordered the fish and chips. Sorry to say, but couldn't eat it. It was served on a chopping board, which in itself is off putting. The cod was very greasy, which makes me think the fryer wasn't hot enough. The batter very anaemic. The mushy peas inedible. This main course cost around £11. I would definitely recommend finding an alternative in the area.

It was one of those meals that was just NOT nice. There really wasn't anything to complain about the quality of the ingredients, ( locally sourced ) . But just cooked and presented so badly.

Went to harrow over three times, every time had completety different experience.

Visited here on 19th Dec 2014 - service was friendly, welcoming and the waitresses were bright and bubbly. We all started off with the artisan breads with olives, oil/balsamic vinger dip, these were tasty. I ordered the gammon, egg and hand cut chips, was very much looking forward to this, but I was disappointed.....My egg was burnt underneath, my gammon was over cooked as it was quite difficult to bite into and was dry, and my "hand cut chips" well they were extremely disappointing, basically they had boiled the potatoes and served them as chips, it is like someone almost forgot to fry them off or bake them in the oven. My mum had the steak, with mushrooms and a sauce, she said that her mushrooms were luke warm, and my Dad wasn't impressed either. So unfortunately, we will not be visiting here again.

Ihave eaten on more than a few occaisions in the past and enjoyed the food but tonight was a disaster. Most restaurants have double and even triple cooked chips The Harrow has brought this to a new level with half cooked chips, add to this burnt fried egg with dry overcooked gammon not a pleasant evening meal at all.

Went with family for Sunday dinner, all had steak very tasty. Would definitely recommend it for good pub food. Staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Stopped off on way to Devon using TripAdvisor recommendation, roaring fire, friendly atmosphere, excellent food good value easy to recommend

My friends and I visited the Harrow Inn on a busy Saturday evening. The place was full of people and had a good atmosphere.

First time here there were 6 of us (4 adults and 2 children ) ,i recommend booking as the pub was packed with diners .(always a good sign) ,A selecton of meals was ordered . Burgers , Fish and Chips , Braised cheek and Sunday roast , all went down a treat so will be returning .Staff were excellent on drinks and service ,.Keep up the good work !

Visited with 3 friends, atmosphere was great and the food was unbelievable! We are planning our next visit already and even going to bring my 4 legged friend next time! You'll struggle to find better food in the swindon area!

We had a lovely evening and meal at the Harrow Inn. The atmosphere was brilliant, a very welcoming and friendly traditional country pub. A good mix of locals and visitors and certainly no 'outsider' feeling at all. The food was amazing, all home made and outstanding quality, highly recommend the scotch eggs and piccalilli, best we've ever tasted. The home made burgers with bacon jam were perfect too. Most definitely worth a visit.

We regularly go to the Harrow on a Friday eve after work and the food is always great though I think Friday I had the best burger ever! Cooked to my choice! It tasted amazing, Thank you v much Dave

Stumbled across the Harrow at 4pm today wanting Sunday lunch. Was delighted to find them still serving and even more delighted once the food arrived. Superb plentiful beef served with a good selection of vegetables. Desserts were just as good. Excellent find and will definitely return.

Called in here late on Sunday for lunch, so happy they were still serving food at 2pm. Staff very welcoming, small selection of beers and ales on offer. A number of tables had reservations on them but we were able to find a free table. My wife and I chose the roast beef as the waitress had said the beef is always rare, and our son chose the beef burger.

Myself and 3 friends decided to catch-up mid-week and grab a bite to eat. Having been there for drinks before I know the pub had the great country pub feel, big log fire place and all plus having heard the food was top notch was looking forward to a great night with friends and food - and it was.

Excellent food served in a very friendly pub that has a traditional air. Worth staying over so that you can try the selection of real ales.