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The Sun Inn, Coate, Swindon

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Marlborough Road
Coate
Swindon
SN3 6AA
Phone: 01793523292
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Sun Inn

Situated to the south east of Swindon and a short distance from J15 of the M4 The Sun is a large Arkells road side pub offering annex accommodation out back.
Internally it’s a fairly large, but plain type multiple seating areas around the central bar area, although the area to the left of the bar has a large chalk mural showing the history of beer, albeit through the eyes of Arkells. Three Beers from the Arkells range were on in the shape of Hoperation IPA, Wiltshire Gold and 3B
The pub does have the benefit of a large multi level outside seating area under various canopies and there is a path from the large car park to the nearby Coate Water Country Park. Standard pub food menu and the two pies we had were very passable indeed

On 11th June 2021 - rating: 6
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E TA left this review about The Sun Inn

A large roadside pub which has managed to retain a pleasant local feel despite being on a major ringroad junction. There is ample car parking and a garden area, though the traffic makes it noisy. Inside, as described below, there is a single square bar whose massive bay window provides a panoramic view over the nearby roundabout. There are two dartboards and gaming machines, while something called ‘Rock & Roll Bingo’ appears to be practised on selected evenings once a month. There was a tv screen, but it was switched off. The food is the standard pub fare, good value for money given its location, and there are ‘express’ deals available at lunchtime. Dogs are welcomed as are children. The décor is reasonably modern but in keeping with the building, enhanced by some new stained glass windows, including on the door to the disabled lavatory, while the sun motif on the carpet probably goes unnoticed much of the time. Two pumps dispensing Arkells ales, but the Gold was off so I plumped for the 3B, which was in very good condition. Worth stopping for lunch or a pint when passing.

On 9th March 2016 - rating: 6
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Sun Inn

The Sun is a largish pub on the edge of Swindon it is an Arkells tied house.
The pub has one largish room that is mainly set up for diners but there is an area for drinkers i had a drink of Arkells 3B this was ok.
Not my type of pub it is mainly for people to drive to and have a meal.

On 28th July 2010 - rating: 6
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Blackthorn _
Swindon, 2.71 miles, 52 min walk (show)
Hungerford, 15.41 miles, 4 hr 57 min walk (show)
Bedwyn, 15.5 miles, 4 hr 59 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Sun Inn, Swindon
11th Jun 2021, 16:30
Review submitted by Steve of N21
 
9th Mar 2016, 08:06
Review submitted by E TA

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  • Accommodation : Yes last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Beer Garden : Yes last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • CAMRA Discount : No last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Car Park : Yes last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Child Friendly : Yes last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Darts : Yes last updated 14 January 2016 by E TA
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Function Room : No last updated 09 March 2016 by E TA
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Jukebox : No last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Live Music : Yes - Open Mic and Folk Jam nights - last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Micropub : No last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Pinball : No last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
  • Real Cider : No last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 09 January 2016 by Jonathan Wilde
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