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The Khyber is an Indian restaurant that's been a dependable part of Swindon's food scene for decades.
If you're using Swindon as a base while exploring the eastern Cotswolds or just passing through, this is where locals send visitors when they want a proper meal. The kitchen does Indian and Bangladeshi cooking well—rich, aromatic curries, tandoori dishes executed properly, and fresh breads that know what they're doing. The dining room feels relaxed and straightforward, the kind of place that works just as well for eating alone as it does for an evening with friends or family. Swindon itself sits quite apart from the smaller stone villages you'll find deeper in the Cotswolds, but that's actually useful. You get proper amenities, good transport connections, and restaurants that serve genuine food without pretension. After spending a day walking between market towns or visiting sites around the region, this is the sort of place that makes for a satisfying end to your visit. The restaurant sits in the town centre and is easy enough to find whether you're staying locally or just need a proper meal before heading elsewhere.
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