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Victorian railway hotel opposite the railway station. Modern interior, inviting visitors to have a drink and a meal. Facilities include a conference room, catering for private parties, and a terrace bar. Two Arkell's regulars plus an occasional seasonal one.

A superb station waiting room too, with a departure screen showing next departures and if any delays.

Historic Interest

Built in 1869.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Flag & Whistle
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
20/10/2024
Last surveyed
19/10/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/56
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times.
3B
Arkell's - 3B

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at GW, Swindon.

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

Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.7% Spotted twice.
Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at GW, Swindon.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's (seasonal)

Source: Local


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Tue - Fri only
Garden Garden
Large patio area at the rear
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
There is a charge for the car park
Function Room Function Room
Small conference room
Smoking Smoking
Covered smoking area at the rear
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Swindon Bus: 22
Adjacent station
Swindon (Wilts)

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