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Hickory's Smokehouse sits in Lydiard Millicent, just west of Swindon, and offers something genuinely different from the standard pub food you'll encounter throughout this part of the Cotswolds.
This is authentic American barbecue prepared with real care—slow-smoked meats, ribs, burgers, and substantial comfort food that demands time both in preparation and in your memory afterwards. The kitchen treats its work seriously, and you taste that commitment in everything that comes out.
The space itself manages to be both relaxed and comfortable. Families drift in for lunch without any fuss, while larger groups can settle in for a proper evening meal without feeling pressured to move along. What makes it work is genuine, friendly service combined with food that clearly receives attention and care rather than shortcuts. If you're spending time around Swindon or passing through villages like Royal Wootton Bassett or Purton, Hickory's makes an easy and worthwhile detour. Even if you're based elsewhere in the broader Cotswolds region, the short journey here makes sense—you get proper barbecue in an unpretentious setting, which is something most places around here simply don't offer. It's the kind of stop that lets you eat well and enjoy yourself without any unnecessary complications.
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