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Pilot, Melksham

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Operator: Independent
56 Blenheim Park, Bowerhill, Melksham, SN12 6TA (View on Google Map)
(01225) 792915
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Friendly open plan estate pub kept busy during the week due to various events such as Bingo and Quiz nights, and at weekends with live music and TV sports. In particular rugby is well supported by the pub and clientele.

In 2019 the freeholders have taken on the running the pub directly, as they did some years ago. An ongoing refurb is underway, the garden is being extended by making public what was previously a tenants' private area, and there is a promise of an improved food offering once the kitchen refit is complete.

See if you can find the hidden skittle alley!

Historic Interest

The estate is situated on an old RAF base, and as such roads are RAF-influenced. The pub's name has followed suit, with the original name of 'The Harrier' matching the plane of the same name that performed a flyover upon opening.

Information for this venue is provided by the North West Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Harrier; Pickled Pilot
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Last updated
06/03/2024
Last surveyed
26/05/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
WNW/12242
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Pilot, Melksham.

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

Sharp's - Atlantic TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Atlantic Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Atlantic Session Bitter • 4.2%
Sharp's Atlantic Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Atlantic

This beer is served regularly at Pilot, Melksham.

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

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky and TNT
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children permitted until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Bingo, Quiz Nights
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Skittles alley
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Range of Ventons Devon Cyder
Transport
Close to bus routes
Directions
Take A365 Devizes Rd. turn off at Falcons Way

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