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The Merlin in September 2023. (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 21-09-2023
Image: The Merlin in September 2023. (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 21-09-2023
The Merlin before 2010. (Pub, External). Published on 07-06-2013
Image: The Merlin before 2010. (Pub, External). Published on 07-06-2013

Merlin, Swindon

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Meet & Eat (Greene King)
Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AF (View on Google Map)
(01793) 431496
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Big open plan roadside pub. Three hand pumps serve two regular beers and one guest from the SIBA list. Separate area with three pool tables. There are several TV screens on the walls showing sports. The pub is very popular with away fans when Swindon Town FC play at home. Meals are served 12 - 9 every day and there is a comprehensive Allergen menu available. Themed food nights throughout the week. There is also an upstairs function room for hire.

Historic Interest

Built by Morrell's in 1929 at a cost of £5000, this replaced the original Oxford at the junction of Bridge Street and Fleet Street. It was altered to a pub/restaurant in 1977.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Oxford Hotel
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
21/09/2023
Last surveyed
29/05/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SWN/72
Asset of Community Value
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT & Sky
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Parking Parking
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
Closest station (1250m)
Swindon (Wilts)

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