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Beehive, Swindon

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Cask Ale
Opens at 12:00pm
55 Prospect Hill, Swindon, SN1 3JS (View on Google Map)
(01793) 523187
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Dating from 1871 this multi-levelled, four room pub retains its quirky charm and layout. There are six real ales including four changing guests. Home to local icon Maxine the Mannequin and a popular live music venue, it hosts regular performances on most Thursday and Friday nights. Other events include monthly quiz or poetry evenings. There is a world music club once per month. No food available, but free chip butties are available after Swindon Town FC home games. See What’s On page at www.bee-hive.co.uk for more information. The pictures and other art displayed is often for sale. The long standing landlord is proud of its community role and the pub works hard to support local charities.

Historic Interest

Built by the Belle Vue Brewery in 1871. Later the property of the Star Brewery it was bought by Morrell's in 1896.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SWN/47
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - 1:00am
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip
Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 3 times.
Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip
Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Beehive, Swindon.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Two Bees - House Beer Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9%
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Two Bees - House Beer
(Hardys & Hansons - Bitter)

This beer is served regularly at Beehive, Swindon.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Stonehenge - Old Smokey TasteMatch Prediction

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Stonehenge - Old Smokey
Stonehenge - Old Smokey Strong Porter • 5% Spotted once.
Stonehenge - Old Smokey
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Stonehenge - Old Smokey

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Beehive, Swindon.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fine Tuned (varies) , Greene King (seasonal) , Stonehenge (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Most Thurs & Fri
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Well behaved dogs only
Events Events
See What’s On page at www.bee-hive.co.uk
Games Games
Darts & Board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
At the back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
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: 11; Stagecoach: 9
Closest station (1050m)
Swindon (Wilts)

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