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The Merlin, Swindon
Swindon
SN1 3AF
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Quinno _ left this review about The Merlin
Fairly stark and sizeable GK pub with multiple old rooms whacked in, though it retains a couple of distinct areas. Has had a fairly recent going-over in the awful grey that is the current fashion amongst the mid-witted. Two pool tables with unusual blue baize, plus darts. TVs showing sports to general disinterest. Plenty of kids in situ so it felt like drinking in a Butlins but they were at least fairly well behaved. Two sticks at the jump, GK OSH and a surprisingly decent IPA (NBSS 3). Does the basics fairly well which is what it is for I guess – being basic. The funny name derives from the Merlin engines manufactured nearby. And possibly also a reference to the Magic Roundabout…
On 20th September 2023
- rating: 5
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Strongers . left this review about The Merlin
The Merlin is a large family friendly food led Greene King pub that was reasonably busy with a mixed age crowd during a recent late Thursday afternoon visit. The front of the pub, which I believe has been extended, is set for dining. I had a look in one of the sticky menus to find the usual GK cheap pub grub with plenty of food deals. A toy grab machine in the dining area highlights that children and families are more than welcome. A function room is advertised, which I imagine is this dining area. The main part of the pub has a bar on the back wall that is stocked with standard keg products and supports five hand pumps. These were drawing IPA (x2), Abbot Ale, Old Speckled Hen and 6X.
Down the left-hand side of the bar are a couple of pool tables and a dartboard. Televisions are located throughout for showing live sports. Horse racing was airing during my visit. I found the service to be very polite but as a fan of proper boozers, I do not plan a revisit.
On 27th March 2019
- rating: 5
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Merlin
Large, modernised suburban pub which has been opened out to provide several different seating areas with various types of furniture. Pool tables and lots of TVs with sport on. Three Greene King beers on handpump - IPA, Abbot and the seasonal Fireside (£2.95, and in reasonable condition).
On 6th November 2010
- rating: 6
[User has posted 8679 recommendations about 8678 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% says WhatPub - last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Car Park : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Live Music : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes - The Cloud - last updated 20 September 2023 by Quinno _
