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Earl of Normanton, Idmiston

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Tidworth Road, Idmiston, SP4 0AG (View on Google Map)
(01980) 610251
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Popular roadside pub with a loyal village clientele and welcoming atmosphere enhanced by two real fires in winter months. An extension, built in 2017, has extended the eating area and added new 'indoor' toilets, both with disabled facilities. A fourth pump generally alternates between Cotleigh and Andwells ales. Good value, home-cooked food is served with a traditional roast on Sunday lunchtimes (not Sunday eve). There is a small, pleasant garden on the steep hill behind the pub with a fabulous view across the river Bourne and the countryside beyond and a covered smoking area for those needing it. Occasional live music. Salisbury CAMRA Country Pub of the Year 2014 and 2016.

Information for this venue is provided by the Salisbury & South Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Wiltshire Council
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SAL/51
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Flower Pots - Pots Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Pots Bitter
Flower Pots - Pots Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 9 times.
Pots Bitter
Flower Pots - Pots Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Earl of Normanton, Idmiston.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hop Back - Summer Lightning TasteMatch Prediction

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Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning Premium Blond Ale • 5%
Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning

This beer is served regularly at Earl of Normanton, Idmiston.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Glastonbury - Lady of the Lake TasteMatch Prediction

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Glastonbury - Lady of the Lake
Glastonbury - Lady of the Lake Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice.
Glastonbury - Lady of the Lake
Glastonbury - Lady of the Lake

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Earl of Normanton, Idmiston.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
A selection of baguettes, sandwiches and lightbites are always available as well as a full range of bar meals. Traditional lunch on Sunday.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
A selection of baguettes, sandwiches and lightbites are always available as well as a full range of bar meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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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
Salisbury Reds: 66-Salisbury | Idmiston | Shipton Bellinger via Laverstock | East Gomeldon | Porton Down; Wheeler's Travel: 67-Salisbury | Porton | Tidworth

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