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Plough, Swindon

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26 Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BQ (View on Google Map)
(01793) 610694
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A popular Old Town destination taken over by a mother and daughter team in October 2020 giving it a more relaxed feel. The inside is compact and well laid out with a small additional room at the back. There is a small terrace at the rear overlooking what used to be a railway line. There is only one real ale, Arkell's 3Bs.

There is a quiz on Tuesday evenings.

Historic Interest

Opened as a beerhouse before 1844, when it was known as the Quarryman's Arms. Sold to Arkell's as the Plough in 1867. Part of the garden and an adjoining cottage were sold to allow the construction of the adjacent railway line. Full licence granted in 1956. Completely refurbished in the spring of 2013.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
03/10/2023
Last surveyed
22/10/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/74
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 12 times.
3B
Arkell's - 3B

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at Plough, Swindon.

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

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky & TNT Sports
Live Music Live Music
Sundays 3-5pm
Garden Garden
Garden terrace
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach: 9

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