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Beehive, Swindon

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55 Prospect Hill, Swindon, SN1 3JS (View on Google Map)
(01793) 523187
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Dating from 1871 this multi-levelled, four room pub, retains its quirky charm and layout. There are six real ales including 4 changing guests. A popular live music venue, it hosts regular performances on most Thursday and Friday nights. The walls are always covered with pictures and other art for sale, plus a chance to meet Maxine the Mannequin. Other events include monthly quiz or poetry evenings. There is a world music club once per month. No food available, but free chip butties are available after Swindon Town FC home games. See What’s On page at www.bee-hive.co.uk for more information.

Historic Interest

Built by the Belle Vue Brewery in 1871. Later the property of the Star Brewery it was bought by Morrell's in 1896.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
18/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SWN/47
Asset of Community Value
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Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - 1:00am
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip
Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip Session Bitter • 4.3%
Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip
Hardys & Hansons - Olde Trip

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Electric Bear - Making Plans for Nigel
Electric Bear - Making Plans for Nigel Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted once
Electric Bear - Making Plans for Nigel
Electric Bear - Making Plans for Nigel

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (seasonal)

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Most Thurs & Fri
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Well behaved dogs only
Games Games
Darts & Board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
At the back
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real 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 (300m)
Swindon: 11; Stagecoach: 9
Closest station (1050m)
Swindon (Wilts)

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