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Silks on the Downs, Ogbourne St Andrew

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Opens Wed at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Main Road, Ogbourne St Andrew, SN8 1RZ (View on Google Map)
(01672) 705064
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  • Community Owned

This food-orientated gastro pub is community owned and understandably community focussed with local history displays. Local artists are often featured on the walls alongside racing silks that give the pub, formerly known as the Wheatsheaf, its name. There is a bar with three hand pumps, although normally only 2 real ales are available. As well as limited seating at the bar there are several rooms and restaurant area given over to dining. The food is very high quality and features locally sourced ingredients. The regular themed food nights are worth looking out for. Dog & walker friendly.

Historic Interest

The Wheatsheaf was a mid-19th century pub as recorded in Kelly's Directory in 1855. Bought by the community in July 2022.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Wheatsheaf
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Last updated
22/07/2025
Last surveyed
20/09/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Ogbourne Community Pub Society Limited
Pub ID
SWN/203
Asset of Community Value

Community Owned

Freehold Owner: Community Benefit Society. Ogbourne Community Pub Society Limited.

The Ogbourne Community Pub Society Limited (a Community Benefit Society) campaigned to purchase the pub.

In May 2022 they have successfully raised sufficient funds, and completed the purchase in July 2022, and after the pub was refurbished, it reopened in Sep 2022. See article and the society website for more details.

General information about community pubs
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Ramsbury - Gold
Ramsbury - Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.5%
Ramsbury - Gold
Ramsbury - Gold

Premium Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Butcombe Original
Butcombe - Butcombe Original Session Bitter • 4%
Butcombe Original
Gold Award
Butcombe - Butcombe Original

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sun
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Treats and water available
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Community Pub Community Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes
Stagecoach West: 80; Salisbury Reds: X5

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