The Vault Bar & Lounge
The Vault Bar & Lounge
5
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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A Speakeasy located in the heart of Swindons Old Town. Serving fine spirits and cocktails in an intimate, friendly environment. Velvet booths and subtle lighting emphasise the tasteful design within the old Victorian bank building.
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4.8
136 reviews
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Cat Rogers
6 contributions
Feb 2025 • Friends
The Vault had a lovely atmosphere and it was beautiful decorated. We came in as a large group and they were very accommodating even though it's a small place. The staff was amazing and always had smiles on their faces.
Thank you very much for having us.
Thank you very much for having us.
Written 17 February 2025
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LRae1997
40 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
It was brilliant! Such a great atmosphere & the team were really helpful. Especially, as there was a change of plan for the amount of people we were having due to last minute cancellations.
We were happy to give a tip as it’s been so good! I’ve been before and will definitely be returning. Also, the drinks are delicious.
(Have the chocolate martini (I think that’s what it is) it’s amazing)
We were happy to give a tip as it’s been so good! I’ve been before and will definitely be returning. Also, the drinks are delicious.
(Have the chocolate martini (I think that’s what it is) it’s amazing)
Written 11 May 2024
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Goodcustomerservice
Oxford180 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Great team! Great cocktails! Shame about the customers.
These guys are really serious about their craft and make seriously good drinks but when a drunk customer starts making a loud and very intrusive call on their mobile phone by video - as in, the only (very loud) voice in a small room that only has 5 tables - the staff/manager really should ask them not to. Shame, because it's becoming more and more socially acceptable but makes the place less inviting (hence only 4 stars).
These guys are really serious about their craft and make seriously good drinks but when a drunk customer starts making a loud and very intrusive call on their mobile phone by video - as in, the only (very loud) voice in a small room that only has 5 tables - the staff/manager really should ask them not to. Shame, because it's becoming more and more socially acceptable but makes the place less inviting (hence only 4 stars).
Written 3 August 2024
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Carly S
Wiltshire, UK76 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Such a lovely, intimate bar to have some high quality cocktails. Have always enjoyed time in there in the past and last night was no exception - fantastic service and delicious cocktails, as always. Hard to go on anywhere else after being in here!
Written 19 January 2025
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TammyWilts
Wilts275 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
About time swindon had a few more options for drinks rather than run down pubs. This place is really good. The decor is lovely and the staff outstanding. The cocktails are delicious. A great way to spend a couple of hours
Written 28 April 2024
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damjac
Swindon, UK33 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The best cocktails I have had in a long time. It's a gorgeous place and quite small which was great as it wasn't too busy. Service was amazing. Will definitely be going back. Music was just the right level so you could have a conversation :-)
Written 24 March 2024
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Rebecca M
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Friends
Fab little cocktail bar, all delicious cocktails. Appreciate the Happy Hour specials they do and definitely love the endless supply of free popcorn you get to the table. Waiter was great and atmosphere was fab.
Definitely recommend.
Definitely recommend.
Written 16 September 2024
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ChrisFGB
Swindon, UK126 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
This was my first time visiting The Vault, but it absolutely won’t be the last.
It’s a lot smaller inside than I expected, which explains why a table booking system is available for busy times - highly recommend to use it.
There is a great choice of cocktails, and they were all made quickly but very well, with lovely finishing touches, and friendly staff.
Until recently my favourite cocktails in Swindon were at Eternal Optimist, but sorry to them - The Vault is now Number 1.
It’s a lot smaller inside than I expected, which explains why a table booking system is available for busy times - highly recommend to use it.
There is a great choice of cocktails, and they were all made quickly but very well, with lovely finishing touches, and friendly staff.
Until recently my favourite cocktails in Swindon were at Eternal Optimist, but sorry to them - The Vault is now Number 1.
Written 10 April 2022
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Joshua
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Feb 2024 • Friends
Myself & Friends visited the Vault Saturday evening, straight away we fell in love with the place! All three staff were amazing!! Lovely, kind, well mannered, all round friendly!
They also had to deal with a difficult situation from a big table during our time there, despite people being rude, they handled this like professionals.
The vault team… we’ll see you again soon! x
They also had to deal with a difficult situation from a big table during our time there, despite people being rude, they handled this like professionals.
The vault team… we’ll see you again soon! x
Written 11 February 2024
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David187049
Swindon, UK7 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The drinks are excellent, but because its table service only, and too busy for one server to cope with, we were only able to have one drink in an hour of sitting at our table (Sat 7-8pm).
More staff are required, and more proactive service needed to ensure long gaps between drinks are avoided. Ask me if I want another drink before the first has been finished!
More staff are required, and more proactive service needed to ensure long gaps between drinks are avoided. Ask me if I want another drink before the first has been finished!
Written 10 October 2022
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