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Moonrakers, Swindon

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Opens at 12:00pm
Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 5AA (View on Google Map)
(01793) 721017
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This large 1930s pub is Arkell's biggest. Situated by a busy road junction in north Swindon. It has a large and airy L-shaped bar/lounge with strong colours. Several slightly raised areas with banisters exist that have comfortable settees and armchairs. The pub has darts, crib and pool teams. There is a large attractively furnished function room with its own bar at the back, ideal for parties and other events. One regular real ale from Arkell's, plus a changing Arkell's seasonal.

Historic Interest

Built in 1931 and opened as the Crossways Club, not receiving its full licence until 1953.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
17/07/2023
Last surveyed
15/07/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/114
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
No Service
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4%
3B
Arkell's - 3B

This beer is served regularly at Moonrakers, Swindon.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's (seasonal)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday Roast only
Live Music Live Music
Most Saturday nights
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar Only
Function Room Function Room
Suitable for large parties
Games Games
Pool
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Arkell's
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Swindon: 17; Stagecoach: 10

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