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Plough on the Hill, Badbury

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Perched proudly on the hill above Junction 15 of the M4 this Arkell’s pub has a bar and separate restaurant area. Apart from the regular Arkell’s 3B there is usually an Arkell’s seasonal beer, although the emphasis is firmly on the food with an extensive menu at reasonable prices. Terraced pub gardens give views of the surrounding countryside.

Historic Interest

Built some time after 1773, it brewed its own beer until 1864, when it was leased to Arkell's, who bought the freehold in 1907. Modernised in the 1960s and extended in 1990.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
11/11/2024
Last surveyed
11/11/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/2
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Plough on the Hill, Badbury.

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

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold

Source: Local


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Open for breakfast from 9.30-11am
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar only
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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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
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