Guides
Fish on Friday (or any other day!)
Where to enjoy a fresh fishy on a dishy in Swindon
Sometimes the old traditions are the best and we think there's still something rightfully special about enjoying fish on a Friday.
Yes, you could grab a portion of cod & chips from your local chippie - and there are some very good ones here in Swindon - but if you want to eat out and sit down to a proper plate of plaice, red mullet or haddock, then where do you go?
We know!
Listed below are the places (no puns!) that put on a special fish menu every Friday lunchtime. No dish is guaranteed every week because it depends on the catch of the day, of course, but for top quality these pubs and restaurants are known to make an extra effort when Friday comes.
The Bakers at Badbury
Badbury, Near Swindon, SN4 0EU
Telephone: (01793) 740313
This place goes the whole hog when it comes to fish by boasting it's the best 'in southern England!' So popular, in fact, they serve it everyday now.
Landlord Bill certainly knows his cod and believes there are four secrets to serving the very, very best fish & chips.
1. Source the finest Icelandic cod
2. Coat the fish with rice cones not flour
3. The batter mixture must be just right (his secret recipe)
4. The oil right must be at the perfect temperature
Open everyday for lunch & dinner.
- Cask Marque
- Dog Friendly (Bar & Restaurant)
- Garden Or Patio
- Pub Food
The White Horse at Woolstone
Woolstone, Near Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7QL
Telephone: (01367) 820726
Great fish pub just a few miles outside of Swindon, serving a full menu of fresh catches & seafood from Looe in Cornwall.
- Accommodation & Rooms
- Architectural Interest
- Cask Marque
- Dog Friendly (Bar & Restaurant)
- Garden Or Patio
- Pub Food
The Crown, Aldbourne
The Crown Inn, The Square, Aldbourne, Nr Swindon, SN8 2DU
Telephone: 01672 540214
Fish & chips is one of their signature dishes at this pub just 4 miles east of Swindon. Battered Fowey Cod, rustic fries, buttered peas and tartar sauce. £13 (GF available). Expect to find other fresh fish on the specials board too.
The Plough on the Hill, Badbury
Marlborough Road, Badbury, Swindon, SN4 0EP
Telephone: (01793) 740342
Very popular food pub just off Jn15, M4. Beer batter cod fillet, homemade mushy peas, tartare sauce and chips £14.
- Cask Marque
- Country Setting
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Garden Or Patio
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
The Kings Arms
20 Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4AB
Telephone: 01793 522156
A complete fish menu is available every day at 20 at the Kings in Old Town, Swindon.
Fresh deliveries from Brixham include sardines, rock salmon, lemon sole, mackerel, grey mullet and more.
£10 per dish incl. sauce, vegetables or salad.
- Accommodation & Rooms
- Architectural Interest
- BT SPORT
- Cask Marque
- Children Welcome
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Function Room
- Garden Or Patio
- Live Music
- Pool Table
- SKY SPORTS
The Carpenters Arms, South Marston
South Marston, Swindon, SN3 4ST
Telephone: (01793) 822997
A pub that well and truly knows what its customers like - and they love the fish & chips & other regular fish specials! Arkell's beer battered cod with chunky chips & tartare sauce. £11.95
- Accommodation & Rooms
- Caravans & Camping
- Cask Marque
- Children Welcome
- Dog Friendly (Bar & Restaurant)
- Pub Food
The Fox and Hounds, Wroughton
Markham Road, Wroughton, SN4 9JT
Telephone: 01793 815415
The Fox & Hounds serve a couple of fabulous fish dishes on their menu including line caught fish in a beer batter served with chipped potatoes and minted peas, and a fish pie featuring a selection of fish from Brixham, a white wine cream sauce, fluffy mash and petis pois.
- Accommodation & Rooms
- Cask Marque
- Country Setting
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Farmyard Paddock
- Function Room
- Garden Or Patio
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
The Red Lion, Castle Eaton
The Street, Castle Eaton, Swindon, SN6 6JZ
Telephone: 01285 810280
Every Friday sees the Friday Fish Special at The Red Lion, Castle Eaton with fresh cod and chips to eat in for just £7.25! Alternatively they do a take out service for £5.50!
- Accommodation & Rooms
- Boule Pitch
- Country Setting
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Garden Or Patio
- Pool Table
- Pub Food
- Riverside or Lakeside Location
The Kingsdown, Upper Stratton
Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7PE
Telephone: (01793) 824802
How about trying the Arkell's Ale Battered Haddock Fillet with chips, fresh green peas and homemade tartare sauce. Just £9.25.
- Cask Marque
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Function Room
- Garden Or Patio
- Pool Table
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
- SKY SPORTS
