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Operator: White Horse Taverns
7 Devizes Road Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BJ (View on Google Map)
07825 185677
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As the original Hop Inn this was Swindon’s first micropub and began the real ale revival in Devizes Road. Now known as the Pulpit this small, quirky pub has five hand pumps offering a constantly changing range with regional breweries often featuring. There is also wide range of beer in a fridge.

There is no kitchen, but rolls and hot snacks, such as pasties, are available. Music on Wednesday evenings.

Historic Interest

This former sex shop was the original Hop Inn from 2012 to early 2019 when it became the Little Hop.

In April 2025 the Little Hop became the Pulpit.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Little Hop
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SWN/307
Asset of Community Value
Monday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hop Back - GFB TasteMatch Prediction

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GFB Pump Clip
Hop Back - GFB Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once.
GFB Pump Clip
Hop Back - GFB

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

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

Frome - Devils Backbone Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Frome - Devils Backbone Porter
Frome - Devils Backbone Porter Session Porter • 4.6% Spotted once.
Frome - Devils Backbone Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Frome - Devils Backbone Porter

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

ABV 4.6%
Style Session Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Wednesdays
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children allowed until 9pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Disabled Toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Every third Monday is Quiet Time from 5.30pm to 8.30pm for autistic and neurodivergent regulars.
Games Games
Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Hanging Wood
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% Discount for CAMRA Members
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Stagecoach: 9; Swindon Bus: 22 (From train station)

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