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Hop Inn April 2022. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 26-04-2022
Image: Hop Inn April 2022. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 26-04-2022
Hop Inn March 2019. (Pub, External). Published on 28-03-2019
Image: Hop Inn March 2019. (Pub, External). Published on 28-03-2019

Hop Inn, Swindon

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Operator: Independent
8 Devizes Road, Swindon, SN1 4BH (View on Google Map)
(01793) 613005
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This genuine free-house began the Devizes Road real ale boom and has eight hand pumps serving seven forever changing guest ales. These are often from the South West region and include at least one dark beer. Local CAMRA Cider Pub of the year 2023 it has six box ciders available. The interior is decorated in an eclectic style, including tables and chairs made from reclaimed wood and church pews. Local art works are often featured. Interesting, good value, food available from the 'Hop Nosh' kitchen.

Comedy night and quiz night once a month, plus occasional music and other events.

Historic Interest

Erected as a beerhouse called the Britannia in 1847. Bought by the North Wilts Brewery in 1870, extended and renamed the Fountain. Renamed the Hop Inn in 2019.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pig On The Hill
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
30/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SWN/64
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Ramsbury - Deerstalker
Ramsbury - Hop Inn Ale - House Beer
(Ramsbury - Deerstalker)

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arbor (varies) , Green Duck (varies) , Wantsum (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sunday
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Garden Garden
Partially covered outside area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dog of the day featured on the pub's social media
Events Events
Comedy night 1st Wed of every month
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Six boxed ciders + 2 on draught
LocAle LocAle
Ramsbury
Transport
Close to bus routes
Swindon Bus: 22 (From train station); Stagecoach: 9
Closest station (1700m)
Swindon (Wilts)

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