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About The Pulpit
The Pulpit is a pub and Broadtown Brewery tap room at 7 Devizes Rd in Old Town, Swindon. The bar pours Broadtown ales alongside guest beers and ciders, with a range of cask and real ales, and Budvar is on draught. Spirits are part of the offer too. A monthly spoken word and poetry meet gives the room a regular stage for local writers and listeners, and live music is on the programme as well. The venue is small with a lower capacity, so the layout suits a modest crowd rather than a large audience. Dogs are welcome.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, live music, broadtown ales and outdoor seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, live music, broadtown ales and outdoor seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer range, with Broadtown ales, stouts, guest beers and cask ales praised, and one drinker noting a great pint of Budvar. Others mention a Weissbier, a nice cider and a glass of wine. Friendly staff come up repeatedly, and several describe a friendly, lovely atmosphere, with outdoor seating adding to it and one calling the decor beautiful and cosy. Live music on Wednesdays and a monthly spoken word and poetry meet draw a following, though one reviewer notes the layout does not suit a large audience. The main complaint comes from visitors who knew the pub before the change of owners. Two say the real ales are not up to the earlier quality and cost more than elsewhere in the area, and one found the dark green decor oppressive and the atmosphere odd, which put them off returning. One reviewer calls a Wednesday set of original songs about Swindon a great night out.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer range, with Broadtown ales, stouts, guest beers and cask ales praised, and one drinker noting a great pint of Budvar. Others mention a Weissbier, a nice cider and a glass of wine. Friendly staff come up repeatedly, and several describe a friendly, lovely atmosphere, with outdoor seating adding to it and one calling the decor beautiful and cosy. Live music on Wednesdays and a monthly spoken word and poetry meet draw a following, though one reviewer notes the layout does not suit a large audience. The main complaint comes from visitors who knew the pub before the change of owners. Two say the real ales are not up to the earlier quality and cost more than elsewhere in the area, and one found the dark green decor oppressive and the atmosphere odd, which put them off returning. One reviewer calls a Wednesday set of original songs about Swindon a great night out.
Featured reviews
- Matthew Hallin
“Great place for a beer, always a good selection”
- John Whitehouse
“Has a great range of cask ales, and on Wednesdays, live music. When I visited, Canute's Plastic Army were playing, they sang a set of their own Swindon related compositions. A great night out. On the Downside, the venue layout doesn't support a large audience.”
- Anna Enright
“Great.little pub, that has live music, and a monthly spoken word,/ poetry meet, on the last Wednesday of every month. Friendly staff and lower capacity means it's lovely place to meet and chat with friends. Lovely landlady Linda very much present and supports local causes. Can recommend 👌🍺 Didn't get any photos, will get some next time.”
- Dan Farbrace
“Great pub. Music is always on point. Staff are always attentive and efficient. They keep a great pint of Budvar.”
- James Hitchings
“Lush pub. Just how a good pub should be. Great range of beer, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A Broadtown Brewery Tap Room with a love for all things Ale, Cider and Spirits. We have the best of staff, and the best vibe in Old Town.”
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Dogs allowed
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Live music
- Restroom
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- Groups
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pulpit | 4.717 | — | £10–20 | cask ales, live music, broadtown ales |
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| The Hop InnWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.6714 | 0 mi | £10–20 | wide beer selection, sunday roast, pulled pork jalapeño chips |
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