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You'll find this welcoming village pub in Holt, right on the western edge of the Cotswolds, making it an ideal spot to rest after exploring the area.
The name carries real history — pubs called the Toll Gate typically stand on or near old turnpike roads, where travellers once stopped to pay for passage. It's a small connection to how people moved through and did business in these parts centuries ago.
Today it works as a genuine local gathering place that treats residents and visitors the same way. The menu offers straightforward pub food made with fresh local ingredients where possible, and there's a solid range of drinks including ales from breweries nearby. You can settle in for a pint, get chatting with whoever's at the bar, or simply decompress after a walk around the village.
Holt itself has enough character to warrant a proper look around if you have time, with some interesting buildings dotted throughout. Bradford-on-Avon is just a short drive away and absolutely worth visiting — the historic bridge and canal are engaging to explore. Melksham sits nearby too if you need extra facilities. This part of Wiltshire has genuine character threaded through it, and the Toll Gate gives you a comfortable spot from which to experience it all.
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