Arkell’s Brewery was founded in 1843 by John Arkell and with a history that dates back over 180 years, it’s Swindon’s oldest business.
Owning and operating nearly 100 pubs across the Cotswolds, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire & Hampshire area, Arkell’s head office is within easy reach of all its pubs and ready to offer experience and support. Generations of the Arkell’s family work alongside brewery staff (many from families which have themselves been part of the brewery for generations), brewing and selling beer.
Many of our tenants and managers have been with us for years, too, and we treat them as part of the family. Importantly, we ensure each and every pub within the Arkell’s network adheres to high standards, but every one has its own personality and reflects its local community. We really do believe the pub is the hub.
The picture above shows Jo & Keith Walkley-Pratt with their family, the day we all celebrated being part of our Arkell's 'family' for 30 years in 2025.
