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The Little Hop. (Pub, External, Sign, Key). Published on 02-08-2019

Little Hop, Swindon

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7 Devizes Road Old Town, Swindon, SN1 4BJ (Directions)
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The Little Hop was Swindon’s first micropub and began the real ale revival in Devizes Road. This small, quirky pub has five hand pumps stocking an ever changing range of beers. In the corner of the pub there is a well stocked beer fridge. Food can be ordered from the kitchen of the Hop Inn 2 doors away. The colourful interior often features local art. Regular events including discos, life classes and quiet times.

Historic Interest

This former sex shop was the original Hop Inn from 2012 to early 2019.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Independent
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
19/05/2024
Last surveyed
16/01/2024
Pub ID
SWN/307
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Opening
Food
Monday
16:00-23:00
Tuesday
16:00-23:00
17:00-21:00
Wednesday
16:00-23:00
17:00-21:00
Thursday
16:00-23:00
17:00-21:00
Friday
16:00-23:00
17:00-21:00
Saturday
Noon-23:00
Noon-21:00
Sunday
14:00-22:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Arbor (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Saturday only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sunday
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled Toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Every third Monday is Quiet Time from 5.30pm to 8.30pm for autistic and neurodivergent regulars.
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Hanging Wood
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Stagecoach: 9; Swindon Bus: 22 (From train station)
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