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Hop Inn April 2022. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 26-04-2022

Hop Inn, Swindon

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8 Devizes Road, Swindon, SN1 4BH (Directions)
(01793) 613005
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This genuine free-house began the Devizes Road real ale boom and has eight hand pumps serving seven forever changing guest ales. These are often from the South West region and include at least one dark beer. Local CAMRA Cider Pub of the year 2023 it has six box ciders available. The interior is decorated in an eclectic style, including tables and chairs made from reclaimed wood and church pews. Local art works are often featured. Interesting, good value, food available from the 'Hop Nosh' kitchen.

Comedy night and quiz night once a month, plus occasional music and other events.

Historic Interest

Erected as a beerhouse called the Britannia in 1847. Bought by the North Wilts Brewery in 1870, extended and renamed the Fountain. Renamed the Hop Inn in 2019.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pig On The Hill
Premises Comment
Operator
Independent
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
19/05/2024
Last surveyed
05/02/2024
Pub ID
SWN/64
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-22:30
Noon-14:00 & 17:00-21:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-14:00 & 17:00-21:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-14:00 & 17:00-21:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-14:00 & 17:00-21:00
Friday
Noon-23:00
Noon-14:00 & 17:00-21:00
Saturday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Sunday
Noon-22:30
Noon-15:30
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Changing beers typically include: Arbor (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sunday
Live Music Live Music
Occasionally
Garden Garden
Partially covered outside area
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dog of the day featured on the pub's social media
Events Events
Comedy night 1st Wed of every month
Function Room Function Room
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Six boxed ciders
LocAle LocAle
Ramsbury
Transport
Close to bus routes
Swindon Bus: 22 (From train station); Stagecoach: 9
Closest station (1700m)
Swindon (Wilts)
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