please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Another Swindon pub that I was hoping to visit on Monday evening. This one did actually have a sign on the door apologising for their closure. Some works were apparently ongoing. I will return one day.
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Been done up as mentioned in the last review.
Wide range of Arkells ales, didn't notice any guests. Decent range of ciders, again as mentioned.
They've done a great job with the refurb, & it's good to see this sort of thing happening to a proper pub.
On the downside, it's not my cup of tea, personally, part of the reason being a particular barstaff, & the prices.
Credit where it's due, the place is worth a visit & it's a busy little watering hole.
I've tried to be objective.
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Refurbished & reopened as an "ale & cider" pub, I'll Talk about the cider. While lacking things like Weston's Old Rosie, it does have a good range of "session ciders" such as Hermitage & Rosie Pig. It also has the usual Arkell Ales.
The internal area looks very pleasant, as is the outside area, even if the latter is quite small. Main annoyance was Radio 1 music for this Radio3 audience.
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After missing out on The Wheatsheaf I ventured round the corner - skipped the Royal Oak - and found The Plough. Very pleasant little Arkell's pub with an acceptable pint of 3Bs. "Olde-worlde" style of interior with a little outside drinking/smoking area at the back. Didn't appear to do any food but had a quiet telly on in the corner. I got the impression that this was a local boozer where conversation took pride of place - and quite right too!! If I am ever back in Swindon I will use this pub again - the "Old Town" still has a few decent pubs left!
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Excellent traditional local.Friendly landlord and clientele and a fine pint of 3b's.
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The photo is now up to date and the pub is the same as ever.
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The photo is mine, and apologies for the error, my mistake
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I need to point out to anybody looking for this pub that the photo is of a different Plough, not the one in Old Town.
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I am told by the people that drink it that it's the best pint of 3Bs in Swindon.
But then I've also been told that real ale shouldn't be forced through a sparkler, so you judge.
Still a good little pub.
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Good locals pub, small and friendly. Run by an ex Swindon Town centre forward.
Arkells beer, apparently well kept.
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