Queens Arms, Salisbury

One of Salisbury's oldest pubs, The Queen's Arms remains a good working establishment where people go to enjoy a pint and some banter. The staff are always friendly, the ambiance is welcoming and the beer is always good. The gaming machines can be irritating, but they are well used so are a part of the fabric. Of the 3 beers on this time the Ringwood Best was the one I went for and it was well up to its usual standard. This pub is worth including in a crawl and I happily drop in here on a whim when passing or going to the Wig and Quill.

Low old building on two levels probably a Marstons pub although it still has an Ushers badge on the outside wall. Beers from Banks's, Wytchwood, Ringwood and Brakspear plus Fosters, John Smiths, Carling and 1664. My first pint was well past its best but this was changed without quibble for a quite ordinary pint of Ringwood by the friendly, professional barmaid. Interior has a dated 1980s look but I was amused by the little display of old keg fonts in one corner with Watney's Red Barrel taking pride of place! The main bar is at street level with a lower area housing machines, toilets and a dining area, for lunchtimes I believe. Working men customers watching the football and indulging in good quality banter when I visited one mid week evening, otherwise a bit quiet.