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The Pulpit on its opening night. (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 02-04-2025
Image: The Pulpit on its opening night. (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 02-04-2025
The Little Hop (2019 - 2025). (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 02-08-2019
Image: The Little Hop (2019 - 2025). (Pub, External, Sign). Published on 02-08-2019

Pulpit, Swindon

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Operator: Independent
7 Devizes Road Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BJ (View on Google Map)
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As the Hop this was Swindon’s first micropub and began the real ale revival in Devizes Road. Now known as the Pulpit it is run by local brewery Broadtown.

This small, quirky pub has five hand pumps with two Broadtown beers and 3 changing guests.

Historic Interest

This former sex shop was the original Hop Inn from 2012 to early 2019 when it became the Little Hop.

In April 2025 the Little Hop became the Pulpit.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Little Hop
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
06/04/2025
Last surveyed
06/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SWN/307
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Broadtown - Best Bitter
Broadtown - Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted twice

Milestone - Black Pearl
Milestone - Black Pearl

Session Stout

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago

Broadtown - Daisy Belle
Broadtown - Daisy Belle

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Broadtown

Source: Local

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Facilities
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled Toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Every third Monday is Quiet Time from 5.30pm to 8.30pm for autistic and neurodivergent regulars.
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Hanging Wood
LocAle LocAle
Broadtown
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Stagecoach: 9; Swindon Bus: 22 (From train station)

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