The Whole Hog, Malmesbury

Looks upmarket outside, inside through is a fairly basic alehouse affair with wood fittings and flooring. The front balcony had a nice light view over the square but sadly on a grey day the pub’s interior lights remained resolutely off, creating a gloomy atmosphere. It is also a quiet pub though sometimes that isn’t necessarily a good thing which was true of my mid-afternoon weekday visit, the quiet and the gloom were particularly gnawing. A GBG entry, five ales were on which seemed ambitious; Stonhenge Pigswill, Youngs Ordinary, Waddies 6X, Flying Monk Habit and a tepid Ramsbury Farmer's Best (NBSS 2.5) - I was the only ale drinker and it showed. Didn’t feel the need to hang around for a second as no other beers got pulled so I headed on my way. Maybe I caught it at a bad time, but…

Much to admire in this GBG 2020 entry.... detailed as a Bar Restaurant. Separate restaurant to drinking area Drinking area has a proper old school feel to it Wooden partitions, large glass windows to watch the world go by five hand pulls on - all around £3.30 Ramsbury Farmers Best an unusual pint - perfect condition. Perfectly positioned between the Abbey and the Market Square.