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Runner, Swindon

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Operator: Independent
Wootton Bassett Road, Swindon, SN1 4NQ (View on Google Map)
(01793) 523903
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A friendly pub on one of the main routes into the town centre, the Runner has a large main room with a tradition pub layout at the front and more restaurant style at the back. There is a covered terrace along side the River Ray, that runs through the premises, and a pleasant beer garden with a large play area. The Swindon Duck Race, held on the Bank Holiday at the the end of May every 2 years, passes down the river.

The menu includes the tradition pub favourites and a specialist Himalayan menu.

Historic Interest

In 1825, a John Garlick built a pub here and called it The Royal Oak but the name was short lived and only a year later it was re-christened The Running Horse. Owned by Arkell's since 1883 and rebuilt it in 1891 with major alterations in 1964. It was leased to Beefeater Inns in 1985 to become one of their pub/restaurants. It opened again as an Arkell's house in December 2008 and was renamed the Runner as part of a major refurbishment in 2013.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Running Horse
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
11/03/2023
Last surveyed
10/03/2023
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/84
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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

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

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

Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.7% Spotted twice
Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice at Runner, Swindon.

ABV 3.7%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Kitchen closes one hour before pub
Garden Garden
With large play area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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
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