Pubs and bars

The interior of The Woolpack includes an open plan bar and restaurant area.

Village pub to go under the hammer amid community rescue plans

The bar and seating area inside The Hiding Place.

The bar and seating area inside The Hiding Place.

Home of popular town centre micropub on the market for £115,000

Beckford Arms, Talbot Inn, Beckford Group, food, wine, beer, dining, bar, private dining

Beckford Arms, Talbot Inn, Beckford Group, food, wine, beer, dining, bar, private dining

Two Wiltshire pubs named among Britain's top 10 in 2026

Ron and Ruth Turner with their son Oliver (middle)

Ron and Ruth Turner with their son Oliver (middle)

Village pub owners stepping down after 50 years at the heart of community

Diggers on site as work begins on the approved improvements at The Three Daggers.

Diggers on site as work begins on the approved improvements at The Three Daggers.

Major transformation at pub to create exciting new facilities

The Rose and Crown in Bulford revealed on social media that its final day of trading was on Sunday, October 11

The Rose and Crown in Bulford revealed on social media that its final day of trading was on Sunday, October 11

Wiltshire village pub closes over soaring overheads and high beer prices

Four County Inns is looking for a registered charity to take on the former Unicorn pub in Melksham.

Four County Inns is looking for a registered charity to take on the former Unicorn pub in Melksham.

Plan to turn troubled pub into hostel revealed after incidents

The company behind The Birdhouse in Market Place, Trowbridge, has gone into liquidation.

The company behind The Birdhouse in Market Place, Trowbridge, has gone into liquidation.

Company behind newly opened pub collapses after 'serious difficulties'

The Cross Keys Inn at Lye's Green, Corsley, is being marketed for £325,000.

The Cross Keys Inn at Lye's Green, Corsley, is being marketed for £325,000.

Village pub remains on market despite £100,000 reduction

Keith Foster (right), Good Beer Guide co-ordinator for Salisbury & South Wilts CAMRA, presents King’s Head, Chitterne landlord Nick White with his certificate.

Keith Foster (right), Good Beer Guide co-ordinator for Salisbury & South Wilts CAMRA, presents King’s Head, Chitterne landlord Nick White with his certificate.

Village pub rescued by locals named one of the county's best

James May admires his new beer The Spanner at his pub in Swallowcliffe.

James May admires his new beer The Spanner at his pub in Swallowcliffe.

James May launches ‘no-nonsense’ beer at his Wiltshire pub

Cosy Club is celebrating its 16th birthday

Cosy Club is celebrating its 16th birthday

Cosy Club offers free dinner to teens turning 16 this September

Butcombe Pubs has reported record numbers this summer

Butcombe Pubs has reported record numbers this summer

Butcombe pubs report summer boom with record trade and 90 per cent occupancy

The Spencer's team - club secretary Leroy, maintenance help Dan, events coordinator Nicola and trustee Jason outside the social club.

The Spencer's team - club secretary Leroy, maintenance help Dan, events coordinator Nicola and trustee Jason outside the social club.

Clubs and societies

Social club fights for survival as energy bills soar

Football fans have the chance to win a cash prize

Football fans have the chance to win a cash prize

Wiltshire pub giving football fans chance to win £1,000 every Sunday

Queues at the bar at the opening night at The Birdhouse.

Queues at the bar at the opening night at The Birdhouse.

New operators of former Wetherspoon pub celebrate 'great opening weekend'

Inside the new venue ahead of opening.

Inside the new venue ahead of opening.

First look inside former Wetherspoons as exciting new venture to open tonight

The Birdhouse, soon to open on Trowbridge's Market Street.

The Birdhouse, soon to open on Trowbridge's Market Street.

New venue at long empty town centre pub taking shape

Zinc Trowbridge on Castle Street.

Zinc Trowbridge on Castle Street.

Town’s last nightclub to close its doors for the final time this weekend

The Hop Pole Inn in Limpley Stoke has transformed its garden area and meetings facilities

The Hop Pole Inn in Limpley Stoke has transformed its garden area and meetings facilities

Wiltshire pub expands facilities ahead of busy summer

The former Sir Isaac Pitman will reopen later this month.

The former Sir Isaac Pitman will reopen later this month.

When former Wetherspoon pub in town centre will reopen as new venue

Zinc is closing on July 11.

Zinc is closing on July 11.

Heartbreak for Wiltshire town as very last nightclub closes

Simon and Carey Tesler win another top award for Parade House in Fore Street, Trowbridge

Simon and Carey Tesler win another top award for Parade House in Fore Street, Trowbridge

Trowbridge venue celebrates fifth award win in four years

Have you visited the Great Bustard recently?

Have you visited the Great Bustard recently?

Pretty village pub in Wiltshire named among the UK's best by the Michelin Guide

The White Hart in Warminster

The White Hart in Warminster

Town centre pub on the market for nearly £400,000 after closure

The Prince of Wales during a meeting with serving submariners and their families at Drumfork Centre on the Churchill Estate n Helensburgh, Scotland

The Prince of Wales during a meeting with serving submariners and their families at Drumfork Centre on the Churchill Estate n Helensburgh, Scotland

Prince William ‘looking forward' to pulling a pint at Wiltshire pub

The fundraiser has been ongoing for some months, and most recently the campaigners invited Prince William to visit the pub when it opens its doors again

The fundraiser has been ongoing for some months, and most recently the campaigners invited Prince William to visit the pub when it opens its doors again

Prince William stuns Wiltshire pub with special intervention

The winners in the 2026 National Pub and Bar Awards have been revealed.

The winners in the 2026 National Pub and Bar Awards have been revealed.

Wiltshire Wetherspoons pub named among the best in the UK at national awards

Wiltshire pub is taking part in World Cup competition

Wiltshire pub is taking part in World Cup competition

Wiltshire community pub launches World Cup competition

The frontage of the pub.

The frontage of the pub.

‘Great news’ for town as town centre pub to reopen after a decade

The newly relocated Osip, from Merlin Labron-Johnson.

The newly relocated Osip, from Merlin Labron-Johnson.

Restaurant on Wiltshire border named UK’s second best

The Save the Somerset Arms campaign has invited the Prince of Wales to pull the first pint when the pub has reopened.

The Save the Somerset Arms campaign has invited the Prince of Wales to pull the first pint when the pub has reopened.

Pub campaign invites Prince to 'pour first pint' as pledges near £200k

Liam and Natalie Bennett have taken over the venue.

Liam and Natalie Bennett have taken over the venue.

Venue that closed suddenly set for reopening under new management

A Chippenham pub is reopening just months after it closed suddenly

A Chippenham pub is reopening just months after it closed suddenly

Popular town centre pub to reopen under new management after sudden closure

A Melksham pub formerly used as a cannabis factory has been put back on the market.

A Melksham pub formerly used as a cannabis factory has been put back on the market.

Former cannabis farm could have exciting new use

The local community outside The Somerset Arms, Semington.

The local community outside The Somerset Arms, Semington.

Wiltshire villagers launch campaign to save local pub

Fox & Goose landlord Keith Smith (left) receives his trophies from Andrew Hesketh, chairman of the Salisbury & South Wilts branch of CAMRA.

Fox & Goose landlord Keith Smith (left) receives his trophies from Andrew Hesketh, chairman of the Salisbury & South Wilts branch of CAMRA.

Wiltshire pub crowned Rural Pub of the Year

The community celebrating the Hop Pole Inn's first birthday in January of this year.

The community celebrating the Hop Pole Inn's first birthday in January of this year.

Nationally renowned pub bags another prestigious award

A skip outside the Angel Inn in Westbury in December 2025.

A skip outside the Angel Inn in Westbury in December 2025.

Pub owner removed bar and floor without permission

Martin Clunes. (Ian West/PA)

Martin Clunes. (Ian West/PA)

Heartwarming Wiltshire pub film makes £2m in two weeks

The Longs Arms in Steeple Ashton, near Trowbridge, has been put on the market for £750,000, and is being marketed by Christie and Co.

The Longs Arms in Steeple Ashton, near Trowbridge, has been put on the market for £750,000, and is being marketed by Christie and Co.

Residents fear loss of pub would have huge impact on community

Alin Onofrei and family behind the bar at The Poplars, Wingfield.

Alin Onofrei and family behind the bar at The Poplars, Wingfield.

Family-run pub celebrates milestone year with tons of awards

The Longs Arms in Steeple Ashton, near Trowbridge, has been put on the market for £750,000, and is being marketed by Christie and Co.

The Longs Arms in Steeple Ashton, near Trowbridge, has been put on the market for £750,000, and is being marketed by Christie and Co.

Drastic action taken to protect historic pub after sale makes future unknown

They will likely be closed in the coming months and repurposed or reopened as a pub under different

They will likely be closed in the coming months and repurposed or reopened as a pub under different

Wetherspoons confirms it is not taking over historic location after sale

Have you visited either of these two pubs before?

Have you visited either of these two pubs before?

The 2 'historic' pubs on Wiltshire border used to film new Martin Clunes movie

The Old Post Office on Bath’s George Street opened its doors on March 3, after months of excitement as the city put together its second Wetherspoon.

The Old Post Office on Bath’s George Street opened its doors on March 3, after months of excitement as the city put together its second Wetherspoon.

See inside the latest multi-million pub with classic Wetherspoon decor

The Swan Hotel, in Bradford on Avon, has sold.

The Swan Hotel, in Bradford on Avon, has sold.

Historic hotel in town centre sold amid rumours over future

The Southgate branch is among the total of 60 branches across the UK that has closed for the duration of Monday, March 2.

The Southgate branch is among the total of 60 branches across the UK that has closed for the duration of Monday, March 2.

Pub chain's local branch among 60 branches shut for day ahead of sale

A concept design of the proposed front of the upcoming Wetherspoon pub in Bath, 'The Old Post

A concept design of the proposed front of the upcoming Wetherspoon pub in Bath, 'The Old Post

Excitement as Wetherspoon to open pub next week

Earlier in February, Bradford on Avon was praised for its blend of crowd-free and yet “peppered with excellent restaurants and hotels” and “gloriously friendly, welcoming, unpretentious,” by Conde Nast Traveller.

Earlier in February, Bradford on Avon was praised for its blend of crowd-free and yet “peppered with excellent restaurants and hotels” and “gloriously friendly, welcoming, unpretentious,” by Conde Nast Traveller.

Town named 'best kept secret' as 'excellent restaurants and hotels' praised

The Bradley Hare Inn with the new owners.

The Bradley Hare Inn with the new owners.

Pub on 'Duke's land' reopens after former owner's business collapsed

The Beckford Group is opening a restaurant in Wiltshire

The Beckford Group is opening a restaurant in Wiltshire

Opening set for historic Wiltshire pub bought by aristocrat

Widbrook Grange, near Bradford on Avon.

Widbrook Grange, near Bradford on Avon.

Hotel joins fight against ‘significant pressures’ hitting hospitality

Tori Jordan and Hannah Smith of Stills Sisters (left) and William Cartwright-Hignett, of Iford Manor, The Cross Guns, and The Inn at Freshford (right).

Tori Jordan and Hannah Smith of Stills Sisters (left) and William Cartwright-Hignett, of Iford Manor, The Cross Guns, and The Inn at Freshford (right).

Publicans upset at facing 'tough years' amid closure fears