A proper pub in Swindon. On my second visit, Dave the landlord, shouted my name and welcomed me back. With a nod towards the real ales, he poured a proper pint and served it with an «Y’alright?». The Donkey is a perfect pub to meet your mates, make some new ones, or have a quite time next to the working fireplaces. There’s dart and poker nights for those that play, and live music one night a week. Located just off of Wood St, the Donkey makes a brilliant stop before or after dining at Swindon’s best. Can’t recommend the Roaring Donkey enough for those who like pubs, proper ales, and great company.
Chelsea H.
Classificação do local: 4 Phoenix, AZ
This is the greatest little dive pub that I’ve found during my visit to Swindon. It has a great selection of cask ales and the cat that lives behind the bar adds to the charm if you can spot him.
Roland
Classificação do local: 4 Swindon, United Kingdom
I know why it is called the«roaring donkey» if anybody is interested. At least according to one of the elderly locals called Robin when I used to drink there in 1996. He said a donkey was tethered outside the pub always in the same place and when it was time for it to go home and be fed it would roar to make sure its owner knew. And when donkeys want to make a lot of noise they can and it is a bit like a roar. I have heard this. He said the pub is haunted as well and he has seen an old lady sat at the table by the window.
Ozric4
Classificação do local: 5 Swindon, United Kingdom
Excellent traditional back street pub. Friendly staff and well looked after beer.