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Eternal Optimist, Swindon

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Cask Ale not available
Opens Thu at 5:00pm
Operator: Independent
1st & 2nd Floor, 1-3 Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BJ (View on Google Map)
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Partnered with the Hop Kettle Brewery this bar is high above Devizes Road in Swindon Old Town. The entrance is next to the door into Los Gatos. The emphasis is on craft beers and cocktails. There is no real ale available, but if this is your preference their sister pub the Tap & Brew is only a few doors away.

Food is provided by the Scratch Kitchen.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
11/12/2024
Last surveyed
29/08/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SWN/365
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
5:00pm - Midnight
Sunday
Closed

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