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Rat Trap, Swindon

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Opens Wed at 11:30am
Highworth Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4TF (View on Google Map)
(01793) 823282
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This popular road-side pub is much larger than it appears. As well as a lounge and separate bar there is a function room at the back and outside bar facilities. The pub serves a good range of Arkell’s beers. Apart from the two regular beers there is another Arkell’s beer; often a seasonal. The pub has an extensive menu including changing specials. It is also home to darts and crib teams. There is easy access from the A419 and M4 Junction 15.

Historic Interest

The first beerhouse here probably opened in the 1840s but by 1859 a new building had been erected by the owner, Thomas Stroud.

Arkell's bought the pub in 1899 and until 1974 it was still called The Plough.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swindon & North Wiltshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Swindon (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/03/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Arkell's
Pub ID
SWN/40
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:30am - Midnight
Saturday
11:30am - Midnight
Sunday
11:30am - 8:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Arkell's - 3B TasteMatch Prediction

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3B
Arkell's - 3B Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once
3B
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Arkell's - 3B

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Rat Trap, Swindon.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wiltshire Gold
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.7%
Wiltshire Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Arkell's - Wiltshire Gold

This beer is served regularly at Rat Trap, Swindon.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Arkell's (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TNT & Sky Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Sunday
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children allowed until 9pm
Parking Parking
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Darts & Crib
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes
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