The Kings Arms, Swindon

Quinno _ left this review about The Kings Arms

Wonderful striking frontage with a resplendent coat of arms. However the interior doesn't live-up to the promise as it’s a mid-range knock-through that looks like a recent refresh via whites, blues and military green. When you get your eye in there's some nice stuff like the metro tiled supports and moulded cornices, sadly the latter are single shade and not picked out to full effect. I presume the knock-through has enclosed the old passageway to the stables, hence a void section with a modern skylight. Despite its exterior pretensions it's a pretty regular experience with the punters and staff who are at the straightforward end of the spectrum. Three pumps at the bar with 2x Arkells, 3B and Wiltshire Gold the latter of which was fine if slightly aged (NBSS 2.5). A bit more effort could really elevate this one, the Goddard at the end of the street isn't too dissimilar but makes a better fist of it. Arkells could turn this into their premier outlet if they really wanted to - but at present it's unrealised.

On 20^th September 2023 - rating: 6
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