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About The Castle Inn
Just off Victoria Road in Old Town, The Castle Inn is a pub in Swindon at 28 Prospect Pl, split into two sections. One side has darts, a pool table and TVs for sport, while the other side is quieter and has more seating. The bar serves traditional ales, Guinness on tap and cocktails. Bar food centres on tacos and quesadillas, including pulled pork tacos, vegan chilli tacos and slow cooked beef brisket quesadillas, and the menu changes from one visit to the next. Band nights bring live music from local and original acts as well as tribute bands. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music and tribute bands, well-poured guinness, tacos and quesadillas and real ale and beer selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention live music and tribute bands, well-poured guinness, tacos and quesadillas and real ale and beer selection.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and locals, with the live music and band nights, including tribute and original acts, close behind. Several praise the beer, from the tap selection and traditional ales to a Guinness one reviewer calls excellent and better than anywhere else in Swindon. The pub is split into two sections, one with darts, a pool table and TVs for sport, the other quieter with more seating. One reviewer describes pulled pork tacos, fish tacos, crispy chicken wings and slow cooked beef brisket quesadillas alongside cocktails, while another arrived minutes too late for food. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as lovely, chilled and busy in a good way, and one sat in the garden. The prices are called reasonable, and one visitor staying in town for the weekend says they were made to feel welcome from the moment they arrived.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly staff and locals, with the live music and band nights, including tribute and original acts, close behind. Several praise the beer, from the tap selection and traditional ales to a Guinness one reviewer calls excellent and better than anywhere else in Swindon. The pub is split into two sections, one with darts, a pool table and TVs for sport, the other quieter with more seating. One reviewer describes pulled pork tacos, fish tacos, crispy chicken wings and slow cooked beef brisket quesadillas alongside cocktails, while another arrived minutes too late for food. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as lovely, chilled and busy in a good way, and one sat in the garden. The prices are called reasonable, and one visitor staying in town for the weekend says they were made to feel welcome from the moment they arrived.
Featured reviews
- sean mccarthy
“Great venue music many nights good beer friendly staff quick service. I was very surprised that the Guinness, although hadn't had too many pints pulled previous to us arriving, was excellent. Definitely go back here just for that. I don't know another bar in Swindon that can serve Guinness that good.”
- Sam Parrington
“Can't fault it, we sat in the garden, brilliant atmosphere, busy but in a good way”
- Alan Fisher
“First time for quite a few years. Great atmosphere on one of their band nights. Good selection of drinks and only missed out on the food by a few minutes...maybe next time 😉”
- Dan Farbrace
“What a gem. Great beers on tap, friendly bar staff and locals. Well worth a detour to come and find it.”
- Kalina Lear
“Thought we would try a couple of the local pubs whilst staying in Swindon for the weekend. Right from the get go everyone was amazingly friendly. The pub has a lovely community atmosphere and we were made to feel very welcome. The staff work very hard to provide a great service. As they say it is all about the small things and this place has paid attention to everything. Would definitely recommend a visit.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Menu is available Wed, Thurs, Frid and Sat, early evening. The Menu is always changing but it's user4 friendly Bar Food.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 6
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
Location
Bars near The Castle Inn
- The Globe4.0370.1 mi£20–30Outdoor seating
pint of beer, darts and pool, the hatch food
- The Roaring Donkey4.22480.2 mi£10–20
live music at weekends, pool table and dartboard, variety of ales
- The Eternal Optimist4.31140.2 mi£1–30
stone baked pizzas, espresso martini, cocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle InnReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3292 | — | £10–20 | live music and tribute bands, well-poured guinness, tacos and quesadillas |
| The GlobeOutdoor seating | 4.037 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | pint of beer, darts and pool, the hatch food |
| The Roaring Donkey | 4.2248 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | live music at weekends, pool table and dartboard, variety of ales |
| The Eternal Optimist | 4.3114 | 0.2 mi | £1–30 | stone baked pizzas, espresso martini, cocktails |
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