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The Carpenters Arms, Swindon

Pub added by Philip Carter
Old Vicarage Lane
South Marston
Postal town: Swindon
SN3 4ST
Phone: 01793822997

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E TA left this review about The Carpenters Arms

A traditional roadside inn that has been opened out to form a single large bar. It’s now food led and is an Arkell’s pub. There is a spacious paved garden which includes a children’s play area, and a good sized car park. The décor is plain, not unpleasant, includes several old carpenter’s tools fixed to the walls, and overall it’s a relaxing atmosphere. There was no muzak this time. Food looked like good quality pub grub, though it was a bit pricier than it needed to be. Dogs are permitted in the bar but not the restaurant area, and there is a trail of painted paw prints on the ground to reinforce this to those who can’t read. Ales on were 3B and Wiltshire Gold, not in the best condition but still drinkable. A fairly decent place to stop for lunch.

On 27th June 2019 - rating: 6
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Komakino . left this review about The Carpenters Arms

A historic Arkell's eating house just off the arse end of the Oxford-Swindon road and worth a drop-in for the multitude of rooms and authentic touches, such as exposed beams and stones, fireplaces, Olde Worlde bric-a-brac, etc. A cosy red, patterned carpet adds to the traditionality and the bar, itself semi-L-shaped, does operate as one, rather than a drink receptacle for diners. Heart FM-style muzak in the background down-scores this establishment: I have no truck with muzak in pubs, but wrong style for wrong pub.

On 1st October 2018 - rating: 6
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