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Tap & Brew, Swindon


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The Tap & Brew is latest addition to the Old Town beer scene. The inside is plain and functional with a variety of seating options. The six hand pumps and twelve keg taps sell a full range of beers from both the Cricklade and Swindon Hop Kettle breweries. There is a small outside drinking area at the front and a larger open area at the back. Pizza and street food is provided by 'Scratch Made Kitchen'.

Refurbished in April 2024 the Tap & Brew is also home to Light Bulb Coffee who serve coffee and cakes from 7am - 6pm weekdays and from 8am on the weekend.

Historic Interest

Opened on 13th December 2019.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
30/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hop Kettle brewery
Pub ID
SWN/369
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Hop Kettle (Cricklade) (varies) , Hop Kettle (Swindon) (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sat & Sun only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sun
Garden Garden
Small patio area at the front. Enclosed garden at the rear
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Hop Kettle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (25m)
Stagecoach: 9; Swindon Bus: 22
Closest station (1800m)
Swindon (Wilts)

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