Swindon Post Awards 2026

Reader's Choice – voted by Swindon Post readers

Best Café

Your favourite spot for coffee, brunch, and cake.

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Baristocats · Dotty's · The Pantry · Cafe Nexus…

Best Pub

Real ale, food, atmosphere – which pub tops your list?

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Woodlands Edge · The Merlin · Hop Kettle · The Beehive…

Best Pub in Old Town

Pubs on the hill – live music, real ale, traditional locals.

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The Victoria · Goddard Arms · The Roaring Donkey · Longs Bar…

Best Restaurant

From fine dining to your go-to local.

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Cedar (Stanton House) · Da Vinci · Harpers · The Messenger…

Best Indian

Curry, tandoori, biryani – your favourite Indian takeaway or restaurant.

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The Biplob · The Burj · The Khyber · Ruchi…

Best Chinese Takeaway

Your go-to for Chinese food – delivery or collection.

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Seven Star · Hongxin Oriental Buffet · Hakka2 · New Emperors Kitchen…

Best Old Town Restaurant

Dining on the hill – Italian, Indian, tapas, fine dining.

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Fabio Ristorante · The Biplob · Longs Bar · Fez Moroccan Tapas…

Best Area to Live

Where would you choose to call home?

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Old Town · Railway Village · Eastcott · Walcot…

Best Family Day Out

Parks, attractions, activities – where do families love to go?

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Freedog Swindon · Link Centre · Lydiard Park · Coate Water…

Best Hairdresser

Salons and barbers – cut, colour, styling.

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Caroline Collis · Jessica's Hair · Natural Selection · My Style Barber Shop…

Winners will be announced

We'll publish the results from our reader polls. Cast your vote in each category above – every article has a poll. Share the Awards with friends and local businesses.

Vote: Best pub Vote: Best Indian Vote: Best area