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The Pulpit on its opening night. (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 02-04-2025

Pulpit, Swindon

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Opens Sat at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
7 Devizes Road Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BJ (View on Google Map)
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As the Hop this was Swindon’s first micropub and began the real ale revival in Devizes Road. Now known as the Pulpit it is run by local brewery Broadtown.

This small, quirky pub has five hand pumps with two Broadtown beers and 3 changing guests.

Historic Interest

This former sex shop was the original Hop Inn from 2012 to early 2019.

In April 2025 the Little Hop became the Pulpit.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Little Hop
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
02/04/2025
Last surveyed
30/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
SWN/307
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Facilities
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled Toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Every third Monday is Quiet Time from 5.30pm to 8.30pm for autistic and neurodivergent regulars.
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Hanging Wood
LocAle LocAle
Broadtown
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Stagecoach: 9; Swindon Bus: 22 (From train station)

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