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Pelican, Froxfield (Pelican Inn)

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Opens at 12:00pm
Bath Road, Froxfield, SN8 3JY (View on Google Map)
(01488) 682479
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Large roadside pub that dates from the 18th century. It is a listed building but has been thoroughly modernised inside. Three hand pumps serve one standard and one changing ale with a third available in the summer. Comfortable seating and formal dining furniture prevail. Carpet and quarry tile flooring. Meals served everyday with special menus from time-to-time. Outside is a very pleasant garden with stream and duck pond and plenty of seating.

Historic Interest

According to historical records the Pelican Inn was built towards the end of the 18th century (it is marked on historical road maps of 1773 and 1792) and was the latest of three original coaching inns in the village. This reflected the busiest decades of stage-coaching along the London to Bath road during the early 19th century. However by the middle of the 19th century only the Pelican Inn remained open for business due to the rapid decline in coaching traffic which coincided with the building of the railway. By 1843 it was reported that the last coach had ceased running between Bristol and London.

The Pelican Inn has had rather a mixed past since these times but it has always been a privately owned free house. More recently it has been a gastro-pub, a Chinese restaurant and a nightclub. At one time it was even owned by the famous children's TV presenter Johnny Morris.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Last updated
24/01/2024
Last surveyed
18/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Partnerships (Seagull) Limited
Pub ID
SWN/189
Asset of Community Value
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Ramsbury - Farmer's Best
Ramsbury - Farmer's Best Session Bitter • 3.6%
Ramsbury - Farmer's Best
Ramsbury - Farmer's Best

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted twice
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted twice
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Parking either side of pub
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Not in the carpeted areas
Accommodation Accommodation
8 en-suite rooms
Restaurant Restaurant
3 separate areas
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Ramsbury
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
X22 20
Directions
On A4 east of Froxfield

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