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About The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf sits on Ermin Street in Swindon and operates as a traditional, old-school local pub. The bar serves a selection of beers with counter service, and the atmosphere stays quiet on Sunday afternoons, where regulars tend to settle in. The format is walk-in, with no booking taken, and the room has the feel of a neighbourhood spot built around its regulars rather than a destination venue. It sits within the pub category and keeps things straightforward, centred on the bar and its local crowd.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention old school local pub, regulars and locals, beer selection and traditional pub feel.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention old school local pub, regulars and locals, beer selection and traditional pub feel.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to friendly staff and good service behind the bar, with a traditional, old school feel and a lovely atmosphere. The beer selection draws mixed comments: one calls it good, while another finds the range ok but wants more ales. One reviewer describes the regulars as a little odd, saying locals stare the whole time.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to friendly staff and good service behind the bar, with a traditional, old school feel and a lovely atmosphere. The beer selection draws mixed comments: one calls it good, while another finds the range ok but wants more ales. One reviewer describes the regulars as a little odd, saying locals stare the whole time.
Featured reviews
- Jamie
“Nice pub, friendly staff and atmosphere. Beer range ok but could do with more ales”
- Nick McDermott
“A really lovely traditional feel to this pub, with friendly staff and a great atmosphere.”
- James Holder
“Service behind the bar is great. Locals are a little odd and will stare at you the entire time. A very old school local with it's obvious regulars.”
- SUE BAKER
“A quiet Sunday afternoon in The Wheatsheaf, with good friends.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Bars near The Wheatsheaf
- The Rat Trap4.46970.5 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
afternoon tea menu, function room, buffet selection
- The Dockle Farmhouse4.02,8630.6 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessible
free 3-hour parking, large beer garden, breakfast
- Hollywood Bowl Swindon4.01790.9 miWheelchair accessible
arcade games, bowling lanes, cheap bowling offers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The WheatsheafWheelchair accessible | 4.0112 | — | — | old school local pub, regulars and locals, beer selection |
| The Rat TrapReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4697 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | afternoon tea menu, function room, buffet selection |
| The Dockle FarmhouseWheelchair accessible | 4.02,863 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | free 3-hour parking, large beer garden, breakfast |
| Hollywood Bowl SwindonWheelchair accessible | 4.0179 | 0.9 mi | — | arcade games, bowling lanes, cheap bowling offers |
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