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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 3057 reviews

What AmyG likes about The Merlin:
Came in to watch the football with family. Excellent atmosphere and friendly staff. Despite being busy, the staff managed the bar brilliantly. Would recommend a visit. View all feedback. What wiltslady2016 doesn't like about The Merlin:
This was a Pub where we regularly met friends for lunch. However our last two experiences have been very disappointing. The food is definitely not as good as before, the fish chips option was inedible, the batter was SO dark it was obvious the cooking oil needed changing! We mentioned it to the lady serving us but she just rolled her eyes and said “I know what you mean” and went about her business! View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Sophie
03.09.2024 - 05:59

I have been here many times since the first time coming with my friend and have been greeted and served by a lovely member of the team called Emily who has help...

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Har
03.09.2024 - 05:59

Great place for drinks and food. Customer service has always been amazing and drinks have been served at a reasonable time. A member called emily has really stu...

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AmyG
03.09.2024 - 05:59

Came in to watch the football with family. Excellent atmosphere and friendly staff. Despite being busy, the staff managed the bar brilliantly. Would recommend a...

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Woodsm93
03.09.2024 - 05:59

I have no idea where to start with this review as I cannot recall ever seeing service so bad anywhere. We arrived and it wasn't too bad to start with then just...

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Beth
03.09.2024 - 05:59

A really pleasant find on our way home just needing a lunch stop. Great menu would suit all tastes. Food was hot tasty and plentiful. Good value for money. Staf...

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The Merlin pub has a mix of reviews, ranging from disappointed customers who had poor experiences with the food and staff to satisfied patrons who enjoyed great service and atmosphere. Some guests praised the friendly staff, delicious food, and welcoming environment, while others complained about rude employees and lackluster service. Despite the varying opinions, the pub seems to have its strengths, such as accommodating large groups and providing good value for money. Whether you have a positive or negative experience may depend on who serves you and whether the food meets your expectations.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 296 reviews
Rubyrosda
05.10.2023 - 06:52

Lovely food, great friendly staff. Good value for money. Would definitely recommend return again soon.

Amber
05.10.2023 - 06:52

Very friendly staff and excellent service, the food is really good and very reasonably priced would highly recommend , and will be back for more

Adrienne
05.10.2023 - 06:52

The most rude staff I have ever come across in my life. Specifically one member of staff didn’t get his name but male very short hair about 40 odd serving behin...

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Thomas
05.10.2023 - 06:52

Good friendly atmosphere and clean and tidy,staff are always welcoming and pleasnt,food is always fast and hot

Tjata
05.10.2023 - 06:52

If you’re vegetarian/vegan come here the burger was really nice and the fries as well and they have a wide variety of options besides the burger.staff were supe...

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Heyrestaurants
3.9 ★ from 1503 reviews
Rebecca
24.12.2023 - 10:16

Please go try the new American burgers in the Merlin..they're absolutely delicious!...and as always the service is immaculate

Kirsty
24.12.2023 - 10:16

Great staff and locals an if you love being verbally abused in the best possible way thus is the place to be cheers nigel

Stacey
24.12.2023 - 10:16

Awesome pub with the politest bar staff, awesome food and a great sports bar to bring family and friends

Natalie
24.12.2023 - 10:16

Had such a lovely afternoon at the merlin the staff were so helpful and friendly and the foods lush one of best salad I had I will defo be coming back...

Edward
24.12.2023 - 10:16

Just had a lovely meal. my friend had lasagne said it was the best in ages I had gammon which was good .heaps better than wetherspoons. Will come...

Menu
4.8 ★ from 8 reviews
Suzanne
09.12.2022 - 01:36

Tuesday to lunch. large menu in managed sockets to very favorable trips. 2 meal times for £10.99 and senior menu of two curses for £4.99 our meals were on site,...

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Julia
09.12.2022 - 01:36

Excellent pub. had only a nice pint of icebreaker to wash a chili cheeseburger. the bar staff is nice and friendly. I'm back.

ธิดารัตน์
09.12.2022 - 01:36

Unbeatable mac and chips, super fresh fish and chips and great ambiente. also sunday roast prices are difficult to beat. not so impressed by the beer. for those...

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Laura
09.12.2022 - 01:36

I travel from gloucester to the merlin in swindon to meet with my daughters and friends and family. we have the senior menu because the portions are just a litt...

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Guillem
09.12.2022 - 01:36

One of the best breakfasts we ate. Very good prices as well. We will go there again and again and again...

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Google
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4.0 ★ from 272 reviews
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