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Bear · Bentlian Oldboy Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Posts: 822 Status:

It is sad but true that those of us who are a little long in the tooth mourn the passing of the traditional pub that we sample are first beer in. You occassionally come across one although I do not know of one in Calne which would fit that description I do know of one in Devizes. The British Lion, unless it has changed in the last few months is worth a visit if you happen to be over there.

GTB · Bentlian Oldboy Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 868 Status:

I can certainly recomend the British Lion and the Southgate in Devizes because of its adherance to keeping good ale. It also sells the odd lager if that's your thing.
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tricksta · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject:

Not sure about the best but the dirtiest pub i've been in was The wheatsheaf it was disgusting
The kings, where the post office used to be, seemed pleasent enough but the toilets are miles away from the bar, i'm glad i've not got a weak bladder :oops:

Local lass · Calnetalk Oracle Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 2575 Status:

have to admit i have never been in the wheatsheaf.
i went in the kings arms many years ago .
i dont think ytou can beat the jenny really these days for a pub.

rosco · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject:

Local lass · Calnetalk Oracle Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 2575 Status:

i have heard the king arms is now good.
at one time it was quite a rough pub.
the george was known if you were underage and wanted a drink,kings arms was rough,
the jolly used to known for being down to earth.

Steve B · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:44 pm Post subject:

There isn't that many pubs in Calne when you compare it to Devizes.

Calne pubs:
Wheatsheaf
Kings Arms
Jenny Wren
London Road Inn
The Talbot
Bricklayers Arms

Devizes:
The Artichoke
Cavalier
The Bell
The British Lion
The Rising Sun
The Hare and Hounds
The Fox and Hounds
The Old Crown
The Lamb
The Pelican
The Dolphin
The Bear
The Black Swan
The Moonrakers
The White Bear
The Castle Inn
The Three Crowns
The Southgate

Have I forgot any?? Big Smile

Chepfer · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:40 am Post subject:

I guess there is also the Lansdowne and the White hart in Calne.

Though your right there are not that many here in Calne, I guess they like a drink or 10 in Devizes !

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