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Tawny Owl, Swindon

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Queen Elizabeth Drive, Swindon, SN25 1WP (View on Google Map)
(01793) 706770
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Large modern Arkells pub in Taw Hill on Thamesdown Drive. Whilst largely open plan, the pub is cleverly sectioned into traditional sports bar, several eating areas, and a quiet soft seating area for newspapers, reading or quiet conversation. The pub majors on food and new menus seek to provide a good value package. Popular amongst travellers, there are 5 rooms for guests, and breakfast is now served to all comers from 10.00. A large car park, extensive grass area with a splendid children's' play park, and the number 15 bus stopping right outside, Unusually for Arkell's, a guest beer is in addition to three regular house beers. A footpath to "Mouldon Hill County Park" (5 minutes away) crosses the North end of the car park.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
31/12/2024
Last surveyed
09/09/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/148
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:30am - Midnight
Saturday
9:30am - Midnight
Sunday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Monday
9:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday
9:30am - 9:00pm
Friday
9:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday
9:30am - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once.
3B
Arkell's - 3B

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Tawny Owl, Swindon.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.7% Spotted once.
Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Tawny Owl, Swindon.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Arkell's - Belt Driver TasteMatch Prediction

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Belt Driver
Arkell's - Belt Driver Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
Belt Driver
Arkell's - Belt Driver

This beer is served regularly at Tawny Owl, Swindon.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's (seasonal)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfast 9.30am to 11.00am
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
2nd Friday of each month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in resturant
Accommodation Accommodation
5 rooms
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Swindon Buses: 15
Nearby Station (400m)
Taw Valley Halt

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