The South Western, Salisbury

A proper country railway hotel, still performing all its original functions; offering refreshment, food and accommodation. Refurbished both inside and out, with various seating areas around the bar and along the front of the building and a pool room down a couple of steps towards the rear. Two of the three handpumps were clipped, but a sign notes that all ales are served direct from the cask. Butcombe Bitter and a decent pint of Piston Broke from the Box Steam Brewery (£3.30) were available when I called in briefly awaiting a train. NB - A board outside indicates that it is up for let by Punch Taverns, so let's hope they get some good people in to keep the place going and standards high.

Very handy for the railway station, this pub is well kept inside and each time we have visited has been pleasantly busy. Has 2 - 3 ales on each time we have visited.