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The Little Hop, Swindon

7 Devizes Road
Swindon
SN1 4BJ
Phone: 01793976833
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Quinno _ left this review about The Little Hop

Now gone Little as Large has moved up the road. Smaller than I recall and the interior on dank day smelt of super-heated damp, someone needs to get the coursing sorted. I went for the Castle Rock Preservation which, like so many beers up the hill on that Saturday afternoon was under-par (NBSS 2.5). I was starting to lose patience at this stage, wondering where all the GBG quality beer was supposed to be up this way. Apparently hosts life drawing classes on the second Monday of each month, maybe next time they could try putting some life into the beer whilst they're at it.

July 2015 (as Hop Inn)
The new kid on the block and given the state of the competition elsewhere, a welcome arrival. Hipster-style place converted from a shop with stripped board flooring, steel top bar and distressed furnishings. Five ales on the go: Irving Dog Watch Porter, OSB Textbook, Ramsbury Hop, Kingston Farm Ram Raddle and Rotivator IPA from the same brewery. I went for the latter and got a good beer in good nick for my troubles. Swindon’s only real destination pub for ale choice aligned with quality. Rated 8

On 24th April 2023 - rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Little Hop

Pay attention if you are Good Beer Guide Ticking. The Hop Inn is the other side of BetFred. A couple of pints in and its easy to get confused.

This is a sister pub to the Hop Inn, from the same owners, so I am sure its just as good. Shows the mindset of CAMRA if one gets in and the other doesnt.

A near full compliment of Castle Rock Brews but as they had the ceremonial chalice, I went for a budvar.

A bigger (and better) than average micro pub.

On 11th January 2023 - rating: 7
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Moby Duck left this review about The Little Hop

A great little micro , vibrantly colourd in a modern art style inside mirroring the great diversity of beer availble. On handpump were Bluestone Bedrock Blonde, Fixed Wheel Concussion Mild, Goffs Blackcurrant Porter, Alsopps Pale Ale and Thornbridge Sequoia, some decent but not noted by me craft keg options along with a couple of Ciders from Lilleys.The First three cask beers mentioned were my choices whilst here and all in tip top condition.
A must in Swindon.

On 8th January 2022 - rating: 9
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Jonathan Wilde
Swindon, 1.25 miles, 24 min walk (show)
Bedwyn, 16.88 miles, 5 hr 25 min walk (show)
Kemble, 17.1 miles, 5 hr 30 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Little Hop, Swindon
24th Apr 2023, 20:09
Review submitted by Quinno _ amended by Quinno _
 
25th Mar 2023, 08:17
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  • Accommodation : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 July 2015 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
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  • 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 _
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  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Micropub : Yes 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 _
  • Quiz Night : No last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : Yes - boxed - last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 24 April 2023 by Quinno _
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