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- 3.7Food
- 3.9Service
- 3.7Ambience
- 3.7Value
Noise • Moderate
Nestled in the heart of Swindon's Old Town, The Goddard Arms extends a warm welcome as a uniquely charming hotel. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history that blankets our Old Town locale, where our converted Coaching Inn once facilitated horse-drawn coaches on their journey.
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Goddard Arms Swindon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Noise • Moderate
Adam
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Dined on June 2, 2024
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GrahamD
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Dined on March 3, 2024
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LeslieB
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Dined on August 12, 2023
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Derbyshire6 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
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Brighton2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2021
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Goddard Arms Swindon is rated 3.6 stars by 6 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
1 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG