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The Wyvern Tavern, Swindon Central, Swindon
Swindon
SN1 1BL
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Reviews of The Wyvern Tavern (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Wyvern Tavern
Converted from an old Yates as that previously mega chain continues its retreat into obscurity. This is a big, oblong, open-plan sports bar with a multitude of sports TVs showing the FA Cup on my evening visit with the volume up to the max. Of note is some booth seating and psychedelic hexagonal wallpaper, alongside a couple of pool tables to the rear. Went to the bar and was gobsmacked to see six pumps with five ales from smaller breweries; Prescott Grand Prix, Brew Monster Black Widow, Northdown He-Bru, Butcombe Original and Bristol Beer Factory Beam Me Up, the latter of which was in good nick (NBSS 3.5). Two pool tables at far end. A real surprise and worth checking out if you’re in town.
On 11th February 2020
- rating: 7
[User has posted 3969 recommendations about 3957 pubs]
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Graham Coombs left this review about Yates's
At first glance just another shop conversion, but on entering there is actually some architecture, with columns, pillars and plasterwork. A long bar down one side is faced by a range of seating areas, with an upstairs also but not in use at time of visit. There are a few tables on the pavement outside. Draught beers included two from Electric Bear Brewing and Hobgoblin, as well as ciders being available, while the cheery barman volunteered the CAMRA discount. I might have been lucky, and it was a fairly quiet time, but all in all a pleasant drinking experience showing what good management and enthusiastic staff can do.
On 28th June 2018
- rating: 8
[User has posted 2166 recommendations about 2120 pubs]
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Danny O'Revey left this review about Yates's
Wetherspoons-like, but with background music & less beer choice, though there is local beer and quality is better than at the Savoy.
On 8th May 2016
- rating: 5
[User has posted 1276 recommendations about 1253 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No - Tables outside - last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - Discount amount not stated by Swindon CAMRA - last updated 29 August 2018 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : Yes last updated 21 September 2019 by Helen Iwanczuk
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 05 October 2019 by Helen Iwanczuk
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 21 September 2019 by Helen Iwanczuk
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 11 February 2020 by Quinno _
