Guides
Christmas with Arkell's
Celebrate the season of goodwill at one of Arkell's managed pubs
Now it's nearly December, most thoughts are only on one thing - celebrating Christmas!
And more often than not there's no better place to enjoy it than down the pub.
That's why we've teamed up with Arkell's Brewery to offer you the chance to enjoy great festive food and drink at any one of these local managed houses.
Here's where to choose from:
Arkell's Strawberry Thief, Swindon
31 Mackay Crescent, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, SN25 2RA
Telephone: 01793 937211
Swindon's stunning new pub in Tadpole Garden Village is celebrating its first Christmas - and if it's anything like its summer opening, it'll be a busy one! The pub's outside, heated 'dining sheds' sound like particularly good fun for a Christmas celebration.
- Cask Marque
- Country Setting
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Garden Or Patio
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
The Saracens Head Hotel, Highworth
High Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AG
Telephone: (01793) 762284
Dating back nearly 200 years, the exposed beams and friendly atmosphere provide a great deal of character, making it the perfect venue for Christmas.
And we haven't even mentioned the landlord's famous mulled wine, yet!
- Accommodation & Rooms
- BT SPORT
- Cask Marque
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Garden Or Patio
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
- SKY SPORTS
The Sun Inn, Swindon
Coate, Swindon, SN3 6AA
Telephone: (01793) 523292
Step in The Sun this Christmas and you'll be guaranteed a warm welcome.
Add in a festive atmosphere that will match the top quality food and tipples, and you've a pub that's a gift for those looking for a warming lunchtime drinky or a full-on sit down do!
- Accommodation & Rooms
- Cask Marque
- Children Welcome
- Childrens Play Area
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Garden Or Patio
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
The Angel Hotel, Royal Wootton Bassett
47 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 7AQ
Telephone: 01793 851161
The Angel Hotel takes great pride in using locally sourced food and their Christmas menu this year is no exception.
If you're shopping in Royal Wootton Bassett High Street, a real fire plus properly made coffee & homemade cake - or something stronger - also awaits!
- Cask Marque
- Function Room
- Garden Or Patio
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
The Kingsdown, Upper Stratton
Upper Stratton, Swindon, SN2 7PE
Telephone: (01793) 824802
Located just a stone's throw from Arkell's Brewery, the perfect pint is always guaranteed at the 160-year-old Kingsdown. And at Christmas, Noel Ale, most appropriately, is very popular!
Food-wise, a traditional turkey lunch with all the trimmings is also one meal they most certainly know how to serve.
- Cask Marque
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Function Room
- Garden Or Patio
- Pool Table
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
- SKY SPORTS
The Runner, Swindon
Wootton Bassett Road, Swindon, SN1 4NQ
Telephone: (01793) 523903
Although we'd like to recommend dining al Fresco next to the adjacent River Ray we might think that a little too chilly in December! Time for indoors then, and a dining room that's designed for mixing small and larger groups.
The adjacent bar is ideal for social drinks - and TVs for the festive World Cup fixtures!
- Cask Marque
- Childrens Play Area
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Garden Or Patio
- Pool Table
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
The Riverside, Lechlade-on-Thames
Park End Wharf, Lechlade, Gloucestershire, GL7 3AQ
Telephone: (01367) 252534
With a big roaring fire in the restaurant, The Riverside is one pub that's busy throughout the summer and winter. Their upstairs function room - often overlooked - is ideal for private bookings and larger parties.
Dog friendly & perfect for an afternoon walk by the river too.
- Accommodation & Rooms
- Cask Marque
- Children Welcome
- Dog Friendly (Bar & Restaurant)
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Function Room
- Garden Or Patio
- Live Music
- Pub Food
- Restaurant Or Dining Room
The Tawny Owl
Taw Hill, North Swindon, Swindon, SN25 1WR
Telephone: (01793) 706770
Another pub that's well known for its generous portions, which, as you'd expect, makes it very much a north Swindon favourite at Christmas time.
Expect to find plenty of options on the menu and always a good choice for office get-togethers at lunch time, festive family occasions and a party atmosphere in the evening.
Great deals on fizz too!
- Accommodation & Rooms
- BT SPORT
- Cask Marque
- Children Welcome
- Childrens Play Area
- Dog Friendly (Bar Only)
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Function Room
- Garden Or Patio
- Live Music
- Pool Table
- Pub Food
- SKY SPORTS
