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  • 5/5 Charlie J. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow what a place! We really enjoyed our food, the staff were so lovely and we had good banter with them. Our waitress was new we think but she was so lovely and very helpful. The decor is beautiful and the outside is very neat & tidy. Nice size car park, disabled friendly (entrance & toilet) Nice and clean. Just perfect 👌 Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joel P. 1 year ago on Google
    We stopped by Harper’s Steakhouse for lunch one Saturday afternoon, and we’re certainly glad we did. The building itself is beautiful and had a great atmosphere. It was pretty quiet when we visited but I imagine it’s got a great buzz during the evening. The food was fantastic, fresh and above all else, extremely good value considering the quality. We shared some Buffalo Chicken Wings to start which were fantastic and some of the biggest wings I’ve ever seen. For the main we both opted for the Rump Steak. It was nice that you could choose your accompaniments including sauces. I stuck with a classic Peppercorn Sauce alongside Salad and Chunky Chips. The meat was extremely well cooked, the sauce was sublime, the Chips were lovely and crispy too. Service was friendly, and perhaps was a little slower due to there only being 2 staff, but overall it was a faultless experience and we would certainly 100% return in the future.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Haide L. 9 months ago on Google
    This place is great! This is the first time me and my boyfriend dine in to this cozy restaurant and we are amazed with how great the food (everything we tasted melted in our mouths-must try - truffle chips 😋) and service was. The ambiance is very welcoming and the place was charming. Staff are extremely friendly specially Zoe who served us 😊 She is always smiling and helpful. Highly recommended!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Gary C. 1 year ago on Google
    A unique and welcome change to traditional pubs and eateries. Harpers Steakhouse offers a dining experience like no other within an old restored building that invites anyone to dine and drink inside. The menu is based on steak (obviously) however there are plenty of other options including vegan. We had the cauliflour buffalo bites and they were pretty good, tender, tasty and yummy. The chicken burger was also pretty well prepared with a very large breast which went down nicely. Staff are great and very helpful with recommendations on both menu and drinks. Lots of outside and inside seating arrangements for small and very large gorups of people. Large bar offering an extensive drinks menu including soft drinks. Wifi is available and free parking. Recommendations Fully recommended for any occation and next to the outlet mall, just makes it even more inviting. #garystribe #localguides #letsguide #foodblogger #swindon #steakhouse
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emily J. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere and setting. Absolutely beautiful inside and well cared for and clean. Asha our server went out of her way to make our meal special and always made sure we had what we needed. Will definitely be visiting again. Ribs are a 10/10, the sauce is an amazing sweet but spicy combo 👌👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil P. 2 years ago on Google
    Went Here for New years eve. We had the set menu, food was great, really enjoyed our evening. Great cocktail. Staff are all friendly and welcoming. We will return. Recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rhys P. 2 years ago on Google
    We had a lovely brunch here - staff were really friendly and the venue is a cracking building. The food was good quality and came out piping hot. We were pleasantly surprised as we were in a rush and just picked this place out at random. Only word of caution is that if you sit outside it will be noisy - there is a road on one side and a railway on the other.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lily 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful breakfast experience. Had a lovely time eating an amazing meal. I’m slightly picky when it comes to my food and yet the chef and waitress delivered a great meal and understood clearly. Thank you Jess ❤️ Gorgeous dining hall too! Lovely architectural design!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben M. 4 months ago on Google
    Delectable Evenings at Harper's Steakhouse in Swindon - Zoe Shines If there's a place where the sublime embrace of friendly ambiance meshes seamlessly with culinary satisfaction, it's Harper's Steakhouse in Swindon. Visiting not once, but twice in recent weeks, the establishment has carved a stellar imprint in my book of dining experiences, especially when the anticipation of meeting long-distance friends could heighten expectations on all fronts. The crowning jewel at Harper's is the consistency. On both occasions, my steak—an indulgent testimony to the kitchen's prowess—arrived at the table with a perfect sear, a symphony of flavors beneath, cooked exactly to the specifications of medium-rare as articulated upon ordering. Such reliability in preparation is a rarity and speaks volumes about the chefs’ dedication to their craft. But let's talk about the other harmonious aspect of Harper's that elevates the dining experience—service. Here, Zoe deserves a chapter of her own. From the first evening to the second, she embodied the epitome of professional warmth and attentiveness. Ever-present without hovering, Zoe exuded an authentic cheerfulness and an intuitive sense of timing that made our meals all the more enjoyable. In sum, for those traversing the space between hearty steak cravings and the longing for a rendezvous spot that does justice to precious gatherings, Harper's in Swindon, with Zoe's outstanding part in the symphony of service, hits the mark with glistening accolades. It is a place that turns dining out into a delightful event, each time, every time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vanessa R. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place with great atmosphere. The food was excellent and very delicious also staff is very friendly. We really enjoyed our lunch. Highly recommended..😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viktória G. 8 months ago on Google
    Had dinner there with hubby for the first time but definitely not the last. The atmosphere is incredible, everything is stylish and super clean! Staff was very welcoming, our server was Zoe who’s an absolute GEM!! She knew exactly what she was doing when asked for her recommendations. Food is exquisite, the teriyaki chicken with sesame seeds is just amazing! Steaks were cooked perfectly, desserts were tasty and looking incredible. We’ve had a blast and we highly recommend to book a table! Thanks for the experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandros-Georgios N. 6 months ago on Google
    Asha was amazing, we got seated at the table we wanted. Ordered the ribeye medium and one medium rare and was cooked to perfection. Service was attentive and respectful but also personal. We're local so we're lucky to have such a great restaurant around. See you soon 😊

  • 5/5 Dan 8 months ago on Google
    Had a superb evening last night. Food was delicious & portion sizes were perfect. Wait time between courses were seamless. Asha on service was 10/10. Will be returning soon.

  • 5/5 Liam H. 4 months ago on Google
    My partner and I recently enjoyed an exquisite dining experience at Harper's Steak House, where the captivating atmosphere and tasteful decoration added to the overall charm of the establishment. Choosing the ribeye and sirloin steaks, we were pleased to discover that they were cooked to perfection, achieving the ideal medium-rare doneness. While the peppercorn sauce comes highly recommended, I would suggest a slight adjustment to the parsley butter sauce, as the parsley flavor was a bit overpowering. However, our specific request for crunchy chunky chips was flawlessly executed, arriving at the table precisely as we preferred. Our dessert experience culminated with the shared banoffee waffle—a generously portioned delight that easily satisfied two individuals. The waffle's harmonious blend of textures and flavors left a lasting impression, providing a delectable sensation that lingered on the palate. Asha, our waitress, distinguished herself with her amiable and approachable demeanor. Her proactive and attentive service, which included regular check-ins to ensure our well-being, offering water unprompted, and maintaining impeccable table hygiene, undoubtedly elevated our dining experience. Asha stands out as a paragon of exceptional service, making our evening notably pleasant and establishing her as the most congenial waitress we've encountered in quite some time—a true blessing to our dining experience.

  • 5/5 Charlotte K. 4 months ago on Google
    We had a great time. We ordered from the breakfast menu and the scrambled eggs were everything. We also had a few drinks after, and we definitely recommend it. Beautiful place with great food.

  • 4/5 John M. 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely meal here for me and the Mrs, steak was delicious, sides were fantastic and it was well priced. Some of the portions were a little smaller than we anticipated, such as the loaded hash browns but thats sometimes the case. Our waitress was super helpful and friendly, the ambience was delightful. We'll definitely be back. Fully recommend.

  • 3/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google
    This used to be The Weighbridge but has changed hands. We popped in for a late lunch on a Sunday having not been since the change in ownership. We were pleasantly surprised. We didn't have the Sunday roast, although it looked good. Instead we had haddock and chips (excellent) and buttermilk chicken burger (not bad). Service was pretty quick and the waiting staff were lovely. The seating has been rearranged from the Weighbridge days but you can't do anything about the acoustics. For me it's too noisy unless you go upstairs. For others, they may enjoy the atmosphere. We noted that there were some good lunch offers on as well during the week. Would I go back? Yes, but maybe for lunch during the week when maybe it's quieter or maybe book upstairs.

  • 4/5 Jay B. 2 years ago on Google
    Wife and myself went for the 3 course lunch on a Tuesday. Plenty of parking, friendly staff, food was nice, hot and tasty portions ok,nice presentation. the waitress - Victoria was very helpful and friendly, explained was short staffed, but done her best. Will go again & visit again sometime in the evening sometime 🤔👍

  • 5/5 Wayne T. 2 years ago on Google
    Myself and my son visited here tonight (22/08/2021) and from the moment we arrived, the service was second to none. We were looked after by a young lady called Victoria, who was absolutely superb and made sure our dining experience was faultless. The food was just amazing, we had some starters, duck nuggets, mac & cheese with burnt ends and loaded hash browns, followed by the 16oz Rib eye, which was cooked to perfection, everything was just spot on. This was my first time here, but definitely not my last.

  • 2/5 debbie n. 2 years ago on Google
    I took Mum today for mother's day.. it looked lovely, some parts of it were.. we had trio of roasts Only the chicken was edible .the pork was inedible. It was hard and tough. The pigs in blankets were soft and mushy and wet in texture. The veg was OK.. I wouldn't return very disappointed


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    • ✓️ Organic dishes
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    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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