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The Glue Pot, Swindon

5 Emlyn Square
Swindon
SN1 5BP
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Quinno _ left this review about The Glue Pot

A couple of recent visits found the same old Glue Pot, almost zero change. Possibly the cheapest beer in Swindon outside of the two Spoons, there’s usually four of five Hop Back alongside a couple of Downton with some cider thrown onto the mix. They’re always willing to have least one dark on, with Downton Moonstruck (NBSS 4) and Hop Back Entire Stout (4.5) slipping down way too easily. Sensible vaping allowed inside, they draw the line at wallies who turn-up with 80’s discotheque fog machines. Perennial GBG listing and for good reason. Think it deserves an upping by a point due to sheer top-level consistency.

February 2020
Popped in for a swift one before my train. Intrinsically the same as my previous review four years back; still plenty of ale and cider to choose from, with Hop Back and Downton majoring. I plumped for an Entire Stout which was decent (NBSS 3). Akin to Aqua's visit, there were a few locals who looked like they’d been in there most of the afternoon - the conversations about cheese were odd. Rated 8

July 2015
Traditional Hop Back alehouse (ignore the Archers brewery sign that for some reason still hangs outside), in a fairly basic square room. Wood-heavy interior, with a selection of high-backed seating booths to the right side. Also, unusually for Swindon, a small amount of exterior bench seating. Rock music for background noise. Eight ales; 5x Hop Back, 2x Downton and B&T Mild (good shape). Also a good selection of ciders. Should be the default stop for the railway village part of Swindon. Rated 8

On 24th April 2023 - rating: 9
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Glue Pot

IMHO, the best pub in Swindon and I am grateful to the Good Beer Guide for pointing it out to me.

Lovely photo from Helen I, showing it in its full stone glory. The last remaining pub in the railway village.

Steamed up, full height windows promised life on an early Sunday evening. A single roomer, with a large tasting note board that tells you all you need to know (except the price).

Hop Back beers aplenty and the Winter Lightening in perfect condition.

Little booths available for discreet seating. Although, of course, you can hear every word from the next booth.

Top drinking pub.

On 11th January 2023 - rating: 10
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Moby Duck left this review about The Glue Pot

A corner Hop Back pub that is very much a traditional alehouse, there is a mix of wooden benches, tables, stools and drinking shelves along with a couple of converted barrels to sit at. Eight handpumps on with six from Hop Back and one from Downton leaving one handle blank , beers were also displayed on a chalkboard with prices and a second board with tasting notes, there was a third chalkboard for the available Ciders, 11 in all.This pub obviously has a strong locals base as it started to fill up on a Thursday lunchtime, all entrants greeted by the barmaid name.
A really good start to my wander around Swindon with the minor quibble that my Hop Back Citra was served in a still slightly warm glass but such was the rest of the pub experience it doesn't detract from my overall score.

On 8th January 2022 - rating: 8
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Swindon, 0.45 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Kemble, 16.22 miles, 5 hr 13 min walk (show)
Bedwyn, 17.92 miles, 5 hr 46 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Glue Pot, Swindon
24th Apr 2023, 19:54
Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _
 
24th Apr 2023, 19:52
Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : Yes - Easter weekend - last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
  • Beer Garden : No - outside benches - last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Car Park : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Darts : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Function Room : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Hot Food : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Jukebox : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Karaoke : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Micropub : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Pool Table : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : Yes last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • WiFi : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
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