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Swindon
20 at The Kings
Cosy Rating: 8
Fireplace: Yes
About: Situated at 20 Wood Street, this trendy pub may be spacious, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be toasty warm.
TGtS Says: Newly refurbished with a large open fireplace and plenty of soft furnishings, 20 at The Kings is the perfect place to curl up and kick back on a chilly winter night.
Food: The menu boasts an assortment of winter classics, guaranteed to warm your cockles. Dishes include soups, pies and sarnies.
A: 20 Wood St, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4AB, United Kingdom
T: +44 1793 522156
The Crown Inn
Cosy Rating: 8
Fireplace: Yes
About: The Crown Inn's cosy interior and impressive drinks menu makes it the perfect place to head following a countryside ramble across the fields – or perhaps a walk up the steep road to the pub.
TGtS Says: With the weather slowly turning to its seasonal damp, dark and depressing self, where better to spend your evenings than snuggled up in this fantastically olde worlde tavern.
Food: Decent hearty pub food, served in a kitsch but cosy setting.
A: 71-73 Ermin St, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon SN3 4NL, United Kingdom
T: +44 1793 827530
Website: http://www.thecrownatstratton.co.uk/
Email: [email protected]
Prices: £65 (The Crown Inn / Hotels.com offer shown in Google results); £58 (Agoda offer shown in Google results)
Dates: Wed, Feb 25 to Feb 26 (example date shown in Google availability/pricing results)
The Sun Inn
Cosy Rating: 8
Fireplace: Yes
About: Located in the heart of Lydiard Millicent, a short stroll away from West Swindon, this pub prides itself on its home cooked meals and extensive range of ales and bitters.
TGtS Says: Packed full with comfy sofas, arm chairs, scruffy wood tables, a traditional fire place and an assortment of nooks and crannies, The Sun Inn is one of Swindon's cosiest pubs.
Food: All of their food is home cooked, freshly made to order and reasonably priced.
A: The St, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon SN5 3LU, United Kingdom
T: +44 1793 770202
Website: https://www.thesuninn.info/
Email: [email protected]
Prices: £20–30
Dates: Monday: 12 noon – 10.00pm; Tuesday: 12 noon – 10.00pm; Wednesday: 12 noon – 10.00pm; Thursday: 12 noon – 11.00pm; Friday: 12 noon – 11.00pm; Saturday: 12 noon – 11.00pm; Sunday: 12 noon – 5.00pm
The Old Spotted Cow
Cosy Rating: 9
Fireplace: Yes – TWO of them!
About: Set in generous gardens in the village of Meysey Hampton, The Old Spotted Cow has been in continuous business since 1820. It’s a proper old English country pub.
TGtS Says: ‘The Cow’ boasts a rich, warm ambience with exposed stonework, oak floors, old beams and two open log fires in winter, making it score healthily on our cosy scale! Couple the setting with the plentiful, hearty food and you’ve got a fantastic destination.
Food: This pub is run by its Head Chef, which speaks volumes as to how seriously they take their menu. Eclectic East-African dishes sit side-by-side with classic British dishes like faggots and fish ‘n’ chips.
A: The Street, Marston Meysey, Wiltshire, SN6 6LQ
T: 01285 810264
FAQs
What is the oldest pub in the UK? Bardsey, North Leeds England pub is the oldest in Britain.
Are kids allowed in pubs? Children are allowed to enter pubs which have been granted a Children Certificate. Kids must be with an adult when in a pub, and they must exit the pub by 9pm.
What is the difference between pubs and bars? Pubs are more homely and provide an environment that is more cosy compared to a bar.
What are the best pubs in Swindon? The Red Lion and 20 at The Kings are some of Total's favourite pubs in Swindon but find out for yourself by taking a look at our cosy pubs in Swindon guide.
Wiltshire
The Wheatsheaf, Chilton Foliat
About: Nestled in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, The Wheatsheaf in Chilton Foliat is a cosy village pub that's perfect for escaping the cold winter weather. With roaring log fires, rustic interiors, and a welcoming atmosphere, it's an ideal place to settle in with a hearty meal and your favourite drink after a crisp countryside walk.
The seasonal menu celebrates locally sourced ingredients alongside a carefully selected range of wines, local ales, and craft beers. Whether you're meeting friends for lunch, enjoying a relaxed evening meal, or simply warming up by the fire, The Wheatsheaf offers everything you'd want from a traditional country pub during the winter months.
Food Menu: Click here
Address: Chilton Foliat, Hungerford, Wiltshire, RG17 0TE
Telephone: 01488 680936