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The Tuppenny is a pub in Swindon that sits right at the threshold of the Cotswolds, and it's worth knowing about whether you're starting your exploration of the region or wrapping up your visit.
The owners here genuinely care about what they're serving, with a rotating selection of drinks that features local independent breweries alongside producers from further afield. You'll find craft beers, real ales, ciders, and everything else, so there's something for different tastes and plenty of opportunity to try something new each time you visit.
The space itself feels genuinely welcoming—the sort of place where you can comfortably sit with friends or end up chatting with people at the bar. They run tap takeovers and community events regularly enough that it functions as a proper local hub rather than just somewhere to grab a drink. It's the kind of establishment that rewards repeat visits, partly because of what's on tap and partly because of the people you'll meet there.
Practically, Swindon's position makes The Tuppenny useful as a pitstop. From here, villages like Cirencester, Fairford, and Bibury are all straightforward to reach, so you could easily pop in for a quality drink and a breather before or after spending a day exploring the traditional Cotswold villages that sit inland from here.
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