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The Beehive, Swindon

Prospect Hill
Swindon
SN1 3JS
Phone: 01793523187

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Quinno _ left this review about The Beehive

Backstreet wedge-shaped pub. Rainbow assortment flags in the windows, is this a gay pub or merely stating credentials? Inside are three separate areas over a couple of levels, with artwork and other faff on the walls. Live music advertised and there was a pleasing 90’s Indie soundtrack on the go. GBG’23 listed, this is actually a Greene King pub with mainly their beers on the go with a couple of guests; too many I thought and so it proved, my Kettlesmith Plot Line was just on the cusp of turning and was also freezing cold (NBSS 1.5) served in a glass that should have been skipped a while ago. It's not a bad pub but the beer and presentation really let the side down.

On 24th April 2023 - rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Beehive

Lovely back street boozer that again, I would have missed if it wasnt for the GBG.

Its a Greene King house but saw no evidence of their beers.

Instead, a good selection of cask and a barman who had expert knowledge of the type/hops used to help you make a decision. I enjoyed my Bristol Beer Factory Resurface.

Shape of the building provides for an interesting, multi level interior.

Friendly punters and staff.

Good pub.

On 11th January 2023 - rating: 9
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Moby Duck left this review about The Beehive

A good looking wedge-shaped Greene King pub set on a steep hill intersected by a road either side.Inside I found a long multi-roomed ,split on several levels interior with a welcoming open fire at the top and widest end on what was a very cold January day. The servery runs along the rear wall as you enter, the bar top was mounted with six handles all in use and not being a Greene King beer fan was pleased to note half were guest ales. I went with a pint of Hop Kettle Duet #5 the others on offer were, Old Specled Hen, London Glory and House beer Two Bees from the GK stable, the other two guests being White Horse Porter and Goffs White Knight.I was plesantly suprised by the warmth and proper pub feel about the place and would be happy to include it on any pub crawl of the town.

On 8th January 2022 - rating: 8
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Beehive

Lovely split level back street local in lanes near town cntre. Wedge shaped end & bar running the route down.

On 8th May 2016 - rating: 9
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Jonathan Wilde left this review about The Beehive

Description of premises as per Alan's review below. Since then it must've been through some changes as there are now 6 hand pumps complete with tasting notes around the fireplace and no mainstream lager present.

As mentioned steps are everywhere in here and there are also some quirky narrow tables just to the left on entry from Prospect Hill in the top area with benches along all of this wall in the bar area.

The pub comes complete with a black cat that appears to Lord it over the top bar area.

Overall a very pleasant pub just away from the town centre. And as a Camra 2016 entrant is probably popular with real ale fans.

On 10th January 2016 - no rating submitted
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Beehive

The Beehive is a decent looking pub that is at the apex of two streets and also on an hill.
This pub is very narrow at the bottom end as its on a corner,once inside here there is a narrowish room at the front which has steps down to other drinking areas as the pub is on a steepish hill.
The pub is fairly smart inside and it is a Greene King tied house i had a drink of GK IPA which was ok there was also Abbot on.
This is a decent smallish pub to have a few drinks in.

On 15th November 2010 - rating: 7
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