Visited the Swindon branch. Had lunch in the cafe which was very good value - large portions and very tasty toasted sandwiches which came with a nice side salad. Staff were very efficient and friendl... See more
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Switch locationHyde Road, SN2 7SE Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire, GB
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Took my granddaughter to see Santa with the elves yesterday What a fantastic experience, the elves were lovely and Santa was so friendly , they chatted and laughed , nothing was rushed We took a... See more
I appreciate it was busy but disgusting service at the Dobbies at Stratton Swindon. We were left 15 minutes waiting to be served people who came in after me got served before we did a female e... See more
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Service pretty slow, cannot understand why dogs are allowed in the restaurant. On Saturday a dog did a large poo right in the middle of the Swindon branch cafe. Disgusting for people eating and drin... See more
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Dobbies has been the home of gardening for over 150 years. You can trust us to provide quality products, expert advice and inspirational ideas for you outdoor space, whatever size it may be. But it's not all about the greenery. At your local Dobbies, you'll find all you need for your home and garden, plus delicious food and drinks in our restaurant. Visit www.dobbies.com to find out more.
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Needs TLC
Needs TLC. Toilets are very tired. Air Conditioning on during our visit on a cool day. Cafe was too cold. Seats were dirty & need cleaning.
Toastie’s only available on white bread, where normally other cafe’s offer brown/wholemeal.
Not a great experience and I would not recommend
Overpriced
Though the table staff are helpful the cheesy chips were a disappointment and not worth over £5 for such a small helping. Studley Grange restaurant serves a much larger portion for a £1 cheaper. A would attach a photo if I knee how
Took my granddaughter to see Santa with…
Took my granddaughter to see Santa with the elves yesterday
What a fantastic experience, the elves were lovely and Santa was so friendly , they chatted and laughed , nothing was rushed
We took a few lovely photos
They made the whole experience amazing, well done the team at Dobbies , Swindon
Excellent Food, drinks and staff - Dobbies, Swindon
My friend and I go to Dobbies in Swindon, and the food is excellent. The staff is very friendly and cannot do enough for you. Manuel is like his 'namesake'—eccentric in the nicest possible way. The restaurant could really do with some updating, and the toilets are really not good, which is why I gave it a 4* and not 5*. So, if you want a good Brunch, Lunch, or Afternoon Tea, you can't go wrong.
Stood waiting to be seated for 10…
Stood waiting to be seated for 10 minutes many tables available. Staff looking and did not approach me as a customer. Very disappointed . So walked out
Great service from Cheryl and Steve in…
Great service from Cheryl and Steve in the cafe today... Confidently knew which food contained gluten and were very efficient and happy. Thanks guys :)
I went early so it was quiet…
I went early so it was quiet and no queues for the tills. Good supply of reduced plants
Can’t have onions
I attended the cafe and the waitress attended to take my order. As I fancied a toasted sandwich I saw they did cheese and tomatoe so I asked if I could swap the tomatoe for onion. I was told no due to allergy issues. I informed her I am not allergic to onions but she flatly refused my request. So I settled for a cheese and pickle sandwich. When my order arrived it had a side salad smothered in onions.

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Great selection of products and plants
Great selection of products and plants. Well laid out.
Very disappointed to find that I am…
Very disappointed to find that I am unable to view my purchase history and that Dobbies are unable to rectify this issue. Regards M. Castle.

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I appreciate it was busy but disgusting…
I appreciate it was busy but disgusting service at the Dobbies at Stratton Swindon.
We were left 15 minutes waiting to be served people who came in after me got served before we did a female employee walked past us on a number of occasion and said someone would be with us soon.
They continued to serve other people.
I gave up in the end and walked out.
If it is that busy perhaps they need to employ more staff.

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Swindon
You're staff so helpful and great…10 out of 10
You're staff so helpful and great service. Especially You're café
Staff working under difficult…
Staff working under difficult conditions, ie not enough of them, and providing excellent customer care. When will this change?
My daughter and I spent £300 between us…
My daughter and I spent £300 between us with 30% off on Black Friday on all Christmas, a very good deal. In getting home I realised I’d been over charged on the Christmas gift boxes as no discount given. After phoning the store they agreed to refund the discount I should have had.
Very satisfied with service.
Service pretty slow, dogs should not be allowed near food
Service pretty slow, cannot understand why dogs are allowed in the restaurant. On Saturday a dog did a large poo right in the middle of the Swindon branch cafe. Disgusting for people eating and drinking nearby.

Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Swindon
Staff are very helpful and friendly
Staff are very helpful and friendly. There's a good choice of products.
Friendly staff with a great knowledge base
Always someone knowledgable to ask if I have a query
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