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Glue Pot, Swindon

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Operator: Hop Back
5 Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BP (View on Google Map)

An unspoilt corner pub which is part of the historic Railway Village built in the 1840s. It often hosts community groups and talks on local history. There are seven Hop Back or Downton real ales available including some seasonal ones, plus one guest beer. It is a leading real cider pub and always stocks a wide range. Normally a quiet pub, but can get busy on weekend evenings. Monday is Book & Beer club night and there is a quiz on Wednesday evenings. Music once a month on a Saturday evening - please see their Facebook page for details. No hot food, but rolls and snacks available. Cider pub of the year 2024.

Historic Interest

One of the trio of Railway Village pubs, the only one still open, the Glue Pot opened before 1850. One window still shows the Allsopp's logo. It was also a grocer's shop. Around 1900 it was known as the London Stout Tavern.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
19/05/2024
Last surveyed
24/01/2024
Pub ID
SWN/59
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
4:30pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

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Changing

Changing beers typically include: Downton (varies) , Hawkshead - Lakeland Gold , Hop Back (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Once a month
Garden Garden
Large front patio
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Doggy snacks available
Events Events
Book Club on Monday & Quiz night on Wednesday
Games Games
Board games, Chess, Blackgammon & Dominios
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
11 different ciders from boxes
Beer Festival Beer Festival
September
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (550m)
Swindon (Wilts)
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