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Messenger, Swindon

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Operator: Meet & Eat (Greene King)
Covingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AA (View on Google Map)
(01793) 524838
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The Messenger is a spacious, family and dog-friendly pub in East Swindon.

This is a large, open-plan pub offering a welcoming atmosphere with separate areas for dining and enjoying a casual drink. There is also a raised entertainment area featuring pool and darts and additional seating. Plenty of TVs allow multiple sports events and games to be shown at the same time, so there is no excuse to miss the action.

Food is available every day from 11.30am. There is an extensive menu with pub classics and special menus for kids and seniors making it an ideal destination for a family meal.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Covingham Hen
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/10/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
SWN/98
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am ‑ Midnight
Saturday
11:00am ‑ Midnight
Sunday
11:00am ‑ 10:30pm
Monday
11:30am ‑ 8:30pm
Tuesday
11:30am ‑ 8:30pm
Wednesday
11:30am ‑ 8:30pm
Thursday
11:30am ‑ 8:30pm
Friday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
Saturday
11:30am ‑ 9:00pm
Sunday
11:30am ‑ 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Messenger, Swindon.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Messenger, Swindon.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
12 large screens with Sky TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Free parking next to the pub
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Regular themed evenings - See their Facebook page
Games Games
Pool & Darts
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Swindon Buses: 2

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