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Operator: Meet & Eat (Greene King)
Covingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AA (View on Google Map)
(01793) 524838
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Large modern estate pub in a shopping precinct. One huge bar on different levels, with separate area for pool. 13 TV screens and three Sky boxes.Quiz nights, pool tournaments and occasional live music and DJs. Food is served 12 - 9 every day. Parking is in the council car park for the shops. Cider available on handpump normally from Lilly's

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Covingham Hen
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
19/06/2025
Last surveyed
27/12/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SWN/98
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Messenger, Swindon.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wadworth - 6X TasteMatch Prediction

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Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X Session Bitter • 4.1%
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X

This beer is served regularly at Messenger, Swindon.

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Swindon Buses: 2

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