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Castle, Swindon

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Opens at 12:00pm
28 Prospect Place, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3LQ (View on Google Map)
07388 803124
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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 real ales are served with 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
22/09/2024
Last surveyed
25/05/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
SWN/49
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
3:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted once
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky TV
Live Music Live Music
Saturday nights
Garden Garden
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
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1250m)
Swindon (Wilts)

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