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Rat Trap, Swindon

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Opens at 11:30am
Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4TF (View on Google Map)
(01793) 823282
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This popular road-side pub has been under new management since September 2023. As well as a lounge and separate bar there is a function room at the back and outside bar facilities. The pub serves two regular Arkell’s beers; and often a seasonal. The pub has an extensive menu including changing specials and occasional promotions. Home to darts and crib teams with live music once a month.

There is easy access from the A419 and M4 Junction 15.

Historic Interest

The first beerhouse here probably opened in the 1840s but by 1859 a new building had been erected by the owner, Thomas Stroud.

Arkell's bought the pub in 1899 and until 1974 it was still called The Plough.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
17/01/2024
Last surveyed
17/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/40
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - Midnight
Saturday
11:30am - Midnight
Sunday
11:30am - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4%
3B
Arkell's - 3B

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.7%
Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sunday
Live Music Live Music
Once a month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children allowed until 9pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts & Crib
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Arkell's
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
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