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Reviewed 29 October 2023 via mobile

A group of 14 of us came for Sunday roast and it was a resounding success. A lot of us had roasts and they were great, Yorkshire for everyone, crispy fluffy potatoes, excellent variety of veg and thick tasty gravy. Points only lost for lack...of parsnip and the uncomfortable benches. Would definitely return and by far the best roast in a long time.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023

After walking out of a café across the road due to their atrocious customer service we looked towards the Whole Hog, but being Sunday, did not hold out much hope. Well, they found us a table and fed us handsomely (Roast and a cracking Ham,...Egg and chips). Great pub with a side dining room. Wish it was nearer to where we lived.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023

We visited the wonderful town of Malmesbury on our family trip to Wiltshire. After speaking to a few locals, we decided to give the whole hog a go for dinner and it didn’t disappoint! It was wonderful food and the staff were pleasant! The pub...itself could maybe do with a touch up but the food itself more than made up for it!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 July 2023

We've just had a fabulous meal here in the dining room. Special thanks to our two lovely servers, who looked after us superbly. Really good value for money too. We'd not hesitate to recommend this friendly place.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 9 July 2023

We met with friends for Sunday lunch and three of us had the roast. It was beautiful. Good portion size, tender meat, crunchy roast potatoes and four vegetables perfectly cooked. Puddings were amazing too.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 13 June 2023

While staying in Malmesbury found this restaurant in the town center. They had a table for two available so we stayed for a meal. Ham egg and chips were great and the apple crumble with Ice cream was perfect all at a reasonable price.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 16 April 2023

The Whole Hog is obviously very popular and the bar was packed when we visited on a Saturday night. The restaurant is next door and separate and was virtually empty which we found odd as the food is really very good. The steak and ale...pie with flaky pastry was excellent. The staff were friendly and efficient and the meal was very good value for money. Recommended.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 5 November 2022 via mobile

My wife and I called in for something to eat at lunchtime. My meal was okay, but when the wife complained that part of her meal wasn't cooked, the chef came out and said in an angry voice, what's the problem? The wife said it...wasn't cooked properly and the chef made some remark that it was the sauce. She wasn't happy and returned the meal. Some customer service needs to be learnt.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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MikeK_WH_Malmesbury, Owner at Whole Hog, responded to this reviewResponded 6 November 2022

Slickspiv, thank you very much for your review. It is delightful for us to learn that after years of skulking in the kitchen like a toad under a stone, the chef has decided to come forth and interact with the customers. Please, please, please bring...More

Reviewed 8 October 2022 via mobile

Arrived mid-morning to explore the town. Interesting Abbey, many old buildings. Come lunchtime, chose The Whole Hog, right in the town centre, looking out onto the Market Cross. It was a good choice. Sat at one of the window tables, greeted enthusiastically by the young...lady looking after the restaurant. Once drinks were chosen and delivered, ordered sausage and mash plus steak and ale pie with flakey pastry. Also ordered a glass of red wine. I was impressed, not only by the generous serve, but also the barman poured a small amount into a seperate glass and tasted was Ok before handing me my glass. First time this very basic good practice has been witnessed this trip. Food was high standard pub food, tasty, generous serves. We would recommend The Whole Hog strongly.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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MikeK_WH_Malmesbury, Owner at Whole Hog, responded to this reviewResponded 6 November 2022

Twosailram, thank you for your review. We had been wondering why the staff and the barman in particular, were 'greeting people enthusiastically' increasingly and the wine levels were decreasing as the day goes on. Things become clear (although not for the barman).

Reviewed 1 February 2022

Really good can’t wait to go again soon we had a steak well done and a burger. The food was perfect next time we are going to take all the family

Date of visit: February 2022
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MikeK_WH_Malmesbury, Owner at Whole Hog, responded to this reviewResponded 6 November 2022

V36OGjackb, thank you for you review. Please let us know if and when you're coming with your family, particularly if you have 300 aunts, uncles, daughters, cousins, cousins three times removed etc...

Reviewed 16 December 2021

I recently met in a party of 8 ladies for our annual Christmas meal. I am gluten and dairy free which often results in me receiving a disappointing meal compared to fellow diners. I was absolutely thrilled to eat at the Whole Hog where I...was served the most delicious turkey meal including very tasty pigs in blankets and a good gravy. A very generous portion of Christmas pudding and custard both gluten and dairy free followed by Gf, Df mince pies with coffee. The meal was good value for money and included a free glass of prosecco to start. I absolutely would recommend this restaurant and will definitely be going back again.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 18 September 2021 via mobile

Went here 2 nights in a row. First night - brilliant service and food. Second night not great. I ordered the same meal both nights - sirloin steak medium. Second night it came out very rare. Sent it back to cook a bit more. When...the waitress brought it back she said the chef was worried it might be too well done. Edges looked ok. But when I cut into middle - still very rare. Didn’t bother sending back again as chips and mushrooms were getting cold. Left some to show it was rare. Told the waitress. She said chef was surprised! First night was perfect straight off. If owner reads this - keep chef from first night!More

Date of visit: September 2021
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MikeK_WH_Malmesbury, Owner at Whole Hog, responded to this reviewResponded 6 November 2022

Missycat21, thank you for your review. As you may have heard, variety is the spice of life and fortunately for you, we provided some spice to your life. Isn't it exciting when you go to the same place twice in two days, order exactly the...More

Reviewed 10 August 2021 via mobile

Hmmm what can you say here, good score on Google hence our visit. Seated straight away 👏, it was all downhill from here unfortunately. Upon receiving menu’s not asked about drinks whilst perusing their wares? The waitress although very kind and polite was totally inept....In serious need of training regards the job, please put your mobile phone away whilst at work? Didn’t know what real ale was despite the 3 handpulls at the bar 😳. Couldn’t recall the beers on offer despite being told by the barman. Took our order but didn’t understand the menu, I ordered the steak with onion rings on the side which they don’t do ?? The steak was absolutely not worth the exhorbeftent asking price, came with chips and a peppercorn sauce when I actually wanted the garlic butter, wasn’t even asked? The steak was on the small side and slightly gristly, chips okay as was the sauce but that was it. The wife enjoyed her lamb cooked in red wine pie so wasn’t a total loss. Not asked if we wanted more drinks, didn’t get asked if we wanted a dessert. Asked for the bill and left asap, wouldn’t go back.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Brooce R, Cleaner at Whole Hog, responded to this reviewResponded 14 August 2021

Kevin, thank you for your review and goodness me what a big one it is! I like the pictures particularly. However, if you're aspiring to be a prominent online reviewer or whatever, you do do need to work on your grammar, punctuation and spelling. Look...More

Reviewed 24 July 2021 via mobile

Rudest bar manager I have ever come across. If you want to find somewhere that is pleasant and relaxed, avoid the Whole Hog.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Brooce R, Cleaner at Whole Hog, responded to this reviewResponded 7 August 2021

George, thanks for your review. Without more information it's difficult to ascertain which member of staff you encountered, we're all fairly rude. It might have been the Bar Manager or it could have been one of the lads that washes up.

Reviewed 13 July 2021

Having read some of the reviews I can only concur with regards the barman. He's quite a, um, asset, for sure. A very unpleasant character indeed. If you're going to send someone away for not wearing a mask (respiratory issue and no I don't need...a certificate and no you do not have the right to ask about my medical history) well then, sir, you'd best make sure you're wearing one too, which you weren't. On a more pleasant note, I highly recommend the King's Arms down the road. Great food, an excellent view out back and I was served by a lovely waitress who was actually pleased to have a customer.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Brooce R, Cleaner at The Whole Hog at Whole Hog, responded to this reviewResponded 7 August 2021

Caboose, thanks for your review. We're very glad you had a good time at the King's Arms.

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