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Royal Oak, Swindon

Pub added by elizabeth mcgraw
Cues Lane
Bishopstone
Postal town: Swindon
SN6 8PP
Phone: 01793790481
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E TA left this review about The Royal Oak

A village pub, the only one currently open in Bishopstone, which concentrates heavily on food but still manages to cater for the local population. The pub has a large open plan bar, complemented by a wooden terrace outside at the front. The food brings in a trendy dining crowd, while the few locals group together in a corner of the bar. There were also a few walkers and cyclists in as the country location makes it an attractive place to visit, while the landlord goes out of his way to support local custom by allowing customers to barter for beer and cheap meals with their surplus home-grown fruit and veg and offering a free taxi (well, Landrover - "uncomfortable") service to those who may be hard-of-walking after an evening's drinking. There is also free wi-fi for those who can't do without their laptops for an evening.

The beer is Arkell's, and there were 3 pumps on. I had a pint of Moonlight which was in very good condition and most enjoyable after the walk there. An unusual country pub, welcoming and well worth a visit as part of a crawl or for a meal or evening out.

On 30th September 2010 - rating: 7
[User has posted 3272 recommendations about 3237 pubs]

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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Blackthorn _
Swindon, 7.56 miles, 2 hr 26 min walk (show)
Hungerford, 13.88 miles, 4 hr 28 min walk (show)
Bedwyn, 14.35 miles, 4 hr 37 min walk (show)
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24th Aug 2018, 20:51
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24th Aug 2018, 10:10
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Pub Details

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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Darts : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Function Room : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Jukebox : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Karaoke : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Live Music : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Micropub : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Pinball : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Pool Table : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Wheelchair Access : No last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
  • WiFi : Yes - Requires code - last updated 10 December 2015 by Jonathan Wilde
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