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Goddard Arms, Swindon

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1 High Street, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3EG (View on Google Map)
(01793) 619090
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This grade II listed building has been owned by Stonegate Pub Co since 2013. It features five real ales and a cider from Lilley’s. Friendly bar staff make it an enjoyable experience. Good value food is available all day 7 days a week making it very busy most of the time. Although there is Sports TV this is in the background. There is a large garden at the back and accommodation and a separate function room upstairs.

If you use the car park go the bar first to get 3 hours free, don't put money in the machine which will be non-refundable in that case.

Historic Interest

Known as the Crown until around 1810 a pub has existed on this site since at least 1621. It was by far the most important inn in Swindon and was the meeting place for the Magistrates Court until 1852.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
07/07/2025
Last surveyed
30/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
SWN/60
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 - 12:30am
Saturday
9:00am - 12:30am
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Goddard Arms, Swindon.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ringwood - Fortyniner TasteMatch Prediction

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Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner Premium Bitter • 4.9% Spotted 4 times.
Ringwood - Fortyniner
Ringwood - Fortyniner

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Goddard Arms, Swindon.

ABV 4.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 5 times.
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Goddard Arms, Swindon.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky & TNT in the background
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Last food orders 9.45pm
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children have to leave at 7pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Level access from the car park at the rear
Parking Parking
Refundable charge applies
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Only in garden and main bar
Accommodation Accommodation
17 Rooms, all ensuite. Over 18s only.
Events Events
Smart phone quiz Thurs
Function Room Function Room
Meeting room, plus Vaults bar that can be opened for private functions.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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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 (300m)
Swindon Bus: 11, 12, 22; Stagecoach: 9, 49
Closest station (1700m)
Swindon (Wilts)

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