The Marlborough, Marlborough

Gastropub, priding itself on using local ingredients. This went as far as the beer options - two cask detailed on a chalk board, along with distance travelled to the pub. Pub layout and feel but with everyone dining, I took advantage of the one of the two tables on the street to take advantage of people watching. I did find the beer of the week - Ramsbury Gold, kept perfectly and in better condition than elsewhere - including the Castle and Ball, which was poor in comparison. £6.10 for the pleasure, mind.

Formerly the Sun Inn. Nice old building that has had a few modernisms inserted inside but at least retains some character in the rooms within, with wood panelling, exposed brick and wood burning stoves. Not sure about the funny multicoloured high-back chairs though. Punter profile rather more upmarket than a number of the other outlets in town and a laid-back atmosphere prevailed. The ales; Doom Bar and 2 x Ramsbury (my Gold went down well enough) doled out by a friendly barmaid. Selection of daily papers. Overall, a decent stop for Marlborough.