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Kings, Swindon (20 At The Kings)

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20 Wood Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4AB (View on Google Map)
(01793) 522156
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Large and comfortable Victorian hotel bar in the heart of Old Town. It was refurbished in 2018 and has a very smart interior. During the evenings and weekends the bar can become very busy and live sports are often shown. There is a separate restaurant and a large function room upstairs. There are five handpumps dedicated to Arkell's beers. There is live music on Sunday evenings.

There is a public car park at the rear, but charges apply.

Historic Interest

The original building opened c1835 and was also a bakery with a windmill in the back garden. In 1867 owner John Godwin borrowed £1000 and had rebuilt the pub by 1870. Arkell's bought it in 1885.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Kings Arms
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
21/09/2023
Last surveyed
17/02/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/66
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 3:00am
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00am
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times
3B
Arkell's - 3B

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.7% Spotted 3 times
Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Hoperation IPA
Arkell's - Hoperation IPA Session Pale Ale • 4.2%
Hoperation IPA
Arkell's - Hoperation IPA

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
12-3 Seven days
Evening Meals Evening Meals
6.30-9 Seven days
Live Music Live Music
Sunday evenings
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Charges apply
Accommodation Accommodation
12 en-suite rooms
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Pool
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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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

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