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Strawberry Thief, Swindon

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Operator: Independent
31 Mackay Crescent, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2RA (View on Google Map)
(01793) 937211
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Situated at the gateway to the new Tadpole Village Development in North Swindon, this large single storey building is a flagship house of local Swindon brewer, Arkell's. The pub opened in June 2022 in celebration of the Queen’s 70 years on the throne, It is modern in every respect and a huge outside patio area, (populated by timber dining pods for inclement weather) looks out towards what will be the cricket pitch. The bar has 4 hand pumps, 3 with changing Arkell's ales, and another pump with cider. There is a varied menu and booking is advisable. It is Arkell's newest and biggest pub and won the 2023 New Build Award in CAMRA's Pub Design Awards.

Historic Interest

Officially opened by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire on the 16th June 2022.

The 2023 CAMRA Pub Design Awards New Build winner.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Last updated
28/06/2024
Last surveyed
29/06/2022
Leasehold owner
Arkell's
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/373
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4% Spotted twice.
3B
Arkell's - 3B

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Strawberry Thief, Swindon.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's (seasonal) , Arkell's (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio Area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Limited area
Games Games
Darts
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Smoking Smoking
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Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
stagecoach: 9

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