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Inside the Eternal Optimist. (Pub). Published on 23-11-2018

Eternal Optimist, Swindon

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1st & 2nd Floor, 1-3 Devizes Road, Swindon, SN1 4BJ (Directions)
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Partnered with the Hop Kettle Brewery this exciting new bar is high above Devizes Road in Swindon Old Town. The entrance is next to the door into Los Gatos. The emphasis is on craft beers, but three real ales are available. Two are sourced from the Hop Kettle breweries with the third being a guest. Bar snacks are available.

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Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Independent
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
28/06/2024
Last surveyed
22/11/2018
Pub ID
SWN/365
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
17:00-23:00
Friday
17:00-Midnight
Saturday
17:00-Midnight
Sunday
Closed
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Hop Kettle (Cricklade) (varies) , Hop Kettle (Swindon) (varies) , Tiley's (varies)

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Facilities
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Transport
Close to bus routes
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