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Basset Down Complex, Swindon, Wiltshire

Basset Down Complex

4.6 (901)
£25 and under
English
Lower Salthrop Basset Down, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 9QW

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Swindon
  • Cross street
    Basset Down Complex, Hay Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 9QW
  • Parking details
    Free parking on site.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    Multiple dates available
    We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Afternoon Tea Menu — available to enjoy from Thursday 24th July! When and Where: Afternoon Tea is available every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with arrival times between 14:00 and 15:00. Each table is reserved for a leisurely 2-hour sitting, giving you plenty of time to savour the moment. Guests can choose their preferred seating on arrival, including in our cosy lounge areas, dine in the comfort of contemporary restaurant, or soak up the sunshine on our beautiful outdoor terrace. What’s Included: Our Afternoon Tea offers a beautifully presented selection of freshly prepared treats, all homemade by our talented kitchen team: *A variety of delicate finger sandwiches on white and brown bread *Savoury sausage rolls *An array of homemade sweet treats *Plain & Fruit Scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam * Unlimited freshly brewed tea and coffee throughout your visit * We also cater for vegetarian and gluten-free diets. Please let us know at the time of booking what your requirements are * Add a glass of chilled prosecco for £7.50 – perfect for toasting to a special afternoon Booking Details and T&Cs: All Afternoon Teas must be pre-booked online/over the phone in advance. Once you've reserved a table, we will contact you separately to arrange payment for a £15/head deposit. You will not have to make any payments online and the remaining balance is due on the day after your experience. If you need to cancel or amend your booking, we kindly ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for a full refund or transfer of your deposit. Cancellations made after this time will unfortunately result in loss of deposit. For any questions, please contact our team on 01793 812336 / email: restaurant@basset-down.com
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What 901 people are saying

Basset Down Complex reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for brunch

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Good for business meals

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Healthy

  • Gloucestershire/Wiltshire

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Basset Down Complex is a welcoming haven offering "great food and service." Diners appreciate its "lovely environment," "friendly staff," and "excellent value for money." The venue caters to dietary needs like gluten-free options and offers a variety of well-cooked meals. Some guests note noise levels and occasional service delays but overall, it's a "favorite haunt" for a delightful dining experience.
901 Reviews
  1. Corinne VIP

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal and service as always. We go there regularly

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  2. Julie

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a good lunch - all 3 of us had sandwiches with chips and side salad Service was great Quite noisy

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  3. Terry

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superbly welcoming, great food and service, my current favourite eating place.

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  4. Ian Codling

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Sunday lunch in very pleasant environment. Food was freshly cooked and well presented. Servers were all friendly and efficient.

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  5. Jackie

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Sunday lunch again. Beautifully cooked roast beef lunch and my daughter had the Gluten Free burger meal. They are so friendly and the food is such good value for money. It was also air conditioned, which was wonderful.

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  6. Ann

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sea bass and chorizo was over cooked. The other meals were very good .

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  7. Janet

    Bath/Somerset2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a disappointing experience. The service was ok to start but the food was very slow coming out. We only ordered four starters and two mains between 6 of us, there were no lighter options. Two starters came out eventually followed half an hour later by the remaining meals so we didn't eat together. The two desserts took an age to come. All in all we were there 2.5 hours I was then overcharged for my starter. I thought the quality of the food was average and consequently overpriced. The staff however were very pleasant.

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  8. Katerina

    Bath/Somerset1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Staff really lovely and friendly. Would definitely recommend. Well spent Father’s Day.

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  9. Jackie

    Gloucestershire/Wiltshire8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a busy Father’s Day Sunday lunch. The food was lovely and they were able to cater for my daughter who is a coeliac so has to have gluten free food. We received a call a couple of days before, to explain that we could not stay for too long as they would need the table. However, service was a bit slow so we were there a bit longer than allocated. We would definitely eat there again. Delicious.

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  10. Selina

    Bath/Somerset2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was absolutely stunning BUT service was Awful! Disappointed I was called and text to confirm our table would be taken back due to high turn over on Father Day after 1.5 hours. The service was terrible. We had a 1 and 3 year old with us and had to around 40 mins for pudding. We asked to cancel as we were late for our Fathers Day plans. Then brought out pudding and still charged full price and charged and additional £10 for a service charge. Unfortunately I won’t be returning and wouldn’t recommend to friends and family with children.

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Basset Down Complex is rated 4.6 stars by 901 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • 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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