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Castle, Swindon

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28 Prospect Place, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3LQ (View on Google Map)
(01793) 535357
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A friendly and traditional backstreet local consisting of several rooms which merge into each other. The front bar has a log burner. The games room at the back has a pool table and a stage that is used for music on Saturday evenings. There are also large TV screens showing sports making it quite a lively place. Outside there is a shaded courtyard area. Two changing real ales are served, usually one from Hop Kettle. A wide selection of craft keg beers are also available.

Historic Interest

Opened in 1862 as a fully licensed house. Bought by Stroud Brewery in 1884. Extended in 1892. Major refurbishment in May 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
17/07/2025
Last surveyed
16/07/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SWN/49
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
3:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
3:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Frome (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky TV
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Most Thursday and Friday nights
Garden Garden
Enclosed courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Movie nights and Open Mic evenings
Games Games
Pool, Darts & Board games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Hop Kettle
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
Swindon: 11; Stagecoach: 49
Closest station (1250m)
Swindon (Wilts)

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