Series 1 Episode 9 The Brewery's Pubs & Bars Of Swindon Wiltshire , Arkell's Brewery Tour

[@davidj.9587]

Great video, for once showing Swindon in a better light.

[@34spooks]

This is your best out and about vid Simon. The guy at Arkells was so interesting and articulate and had a real passion for the industry. Initially I was a bit concerned that the vid would be too long, but it was great, a real film, I was hooked. Love your passion and its good to see that your following has garnered respect. This is definitely the future for you. It's like a historical document in terms of industrial revolution, but with 🍻. Love it, keep it up. Loving the diversity in the channel, which is reflected in your positive outlook to seek out different avenues for the channel. Brilliant. Well done 👏 👏 👏

[@hardy3559]

Hats off to the lovely brewery 👏👏👏👏 this video is a stone the crows it’s a Ten 👏👏👏

[@andrewsteer8860]

This is the best one of the series yet, the Arkell tour alone was really brilliant

[@34spooks]

Totally agree!

[@jonbibby9755]

Yes that really was a fascinating insight. The guys there seemed like really decent chaps

[@leedouglasmusic]

I'm 30 now, born in Swindon, 26 years of my life I lived there. I had NO idea that this was open to the public like this.. I am 10000% percent visiting next time I'm down visiting mum and dad!! Ace video Simon

[@leedouglasmusic]

Just finished the video, looks like we're on a pub crawl next time down!!

[@SedriqMiers]

The picturesque traditional family brewery and congratulations on a cracking video Simon cheers🍺

[@sifs]

Great to see inside the brewery, I live just around the corner from Arkells and the smell on brew day is amazing.

[@HardWoodCountry]

So much rich character in the design and architecture

[@leem7999]

Loving these vid's. Been to Swindon but not the parts you went to. Look forward to a visit again. 👏

[@joebidensdentures4541]

Essentially a one man documentary. Outstanding content.

[@jameselsmore5864]

Great stuff! I live about a mile away from the top of Old Town in Swindon so it was nice to see some of my locals. Shame the Little Hop and the Hop Kettle Tap was not open as they are well worth a visit.

[@PhilAJones77]

Fantastic. Need to get to Swindon to try some Arkells.

[@WeWereGoodOnce]

Enjoyed watching this. As a local, my heart sank when you said you were heading to the town centre (which is best avoided), but you went to old town which is a great place for good ales.

[@stretch1armstrong]

Simon, I live on devizes road, come back when tap and brew and little hop are open and have some more craft beers !

[@Evans_Yellow]

fascinating stuff, really enjoyable watch.

[@martynhewitt91]

Brilliant film of Arkells. Thank you. You picked up on Ushers outside one of the pubs. Ushers were based in Trowbridge The brewery closed around 2000 and brewing equipment bought by North Korea and shipped over to Pyongyang!

[@danieltimmins6422]

Fantastic video, Simon. Best one of the series so far for me. Looking forward to the next video and when you're in my home city of Birmingham.

[@memee8543]

Cant wait for the episode 10

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Brilliant! Just a lil bit of info.....Much like Mr. Arkell, my Family history is interlinked with the Railways....My Great, Great, Great, And On, And On, And On....Uncle was George Stephenson; The inventor of The Rocket Steam Train and, indeed, I work for the Company that invented the Motor Car. So it is really interesting to see such history and reverence for that went before us being utilised today and also in the future, I am sure. Also, I moved to Swindon just as C-19 was hitting and moved back to Milton Keynes just as the C-19 "New Normal" started...Brilliant timing; That's one of my special skills.... Wood Street & Devizes Street are good. I am really pleased that you discovered Magnum; They are BRILLIANT in there! I have spent sometime in there discussing all things Beer and my Partner all things Gin with the owners who are friendly, welcoming, knowledgably interesting without being condescending...They really do want you to enjoy what they sell! The Vic. is AMAZING! Friendly, funny, and just wonderful...They also have some great Bands playing there. The Hop Inn....What can I say!? Great Beer & Cider, Superb Food and they love Doggos! Oh! And my old neighbour, is the Head Chef at The Biplob....Stunning food and service, there. Sadly, and as my opening line states, I hit Swindon just as C-19 landed so was unable to visit the Arkells Brewery, but have sat at the traffic lights, staring wistfully out of my car window trying to imagine the interior machinations and workings of the Brewery, many times....Some Pals who have been round there described it thus..."Wonderful! It's like a Jules Verne image inside the old building". Come have a squizz at my Food & Drink Exploits on Instagram : @littlebearbbq_and_food

[@ianswt]

Thoroughly enjoyed your tour of Swindon thanks Simon. Especially the walk through of the wonderful Arkell Brewery. 😎🍻

[@BrewabitRick]

What a knowledgeable,enthusiastic,passionate lovely guy brilliant cheers 👍🍻

[@taz454]

Arkell brewery, what a beautiful place. A historical place doing what they've always done. Love it.

[@joinmeonthedarkside2]

Love how the grain is fed to cows 🐄 . Original recycling ♻️

[@totalanthony]

Welcome to Swindon mate

[@AOF012]

Absolutely love the history of Arkells. Thanks to them for allowing the tour and for the video Simon.

[@SimonMartinForPrimeMinister]

Finally got round to watching the full episode. WOW simply putting it this is tremendous! The brewery is so much more interesting than the “push button” breweries of today. This also highlighted to me the importance of these videos being filmed just by Si and not having a crew with him. This is real tv for me, it’s real life and that’s why so many people enjoy watching these out and about videos. Si well done again mate and this is why I will always be a member of the channel and will always support you and the channel to get more of this content.

[@beardybeerreviews2720]

So many great bars in Swindon! Been to a few you passed(that were closed)

[@majiek1304]

Aye up! Great video Love these British pub tours, they need the help in these tough times!

[@yanadog1]

Absolutely brilliant Si. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!! Keep it up.

[@stewboskett3013]

Wow, best one yet! what a brewery tour! So fascinating, loved it....thanks very much. Really want to try the beer!!!! Can see a trip to Wiltshire on the cards

[@Foxhillfarms]

I live near swindon in wiltshire and loved this. You should do more of these is the best content I've seen in a long time.

[@psprog]

Another great addition to the series, and so useful. I went to Swindon for a day last year specifically to check out the craft beer places - every single one in this video I missed (I think I went to taprooms and new town mainly). Great to know there's plenty more to see, and Arkell's looked amazing!

[@beerbbqbaseball1585]

By adding hops to preserve the beer, how long did they expect the life to be of the beer back then? Great video Simon!!

[@42Hertzer]

Very interesting! I hope this gets A LOT of views! =) First time I want to visit Swindon!

[@NigelFortune]

Absolutely fantastic video Simon love these brewery tours. Endlessly fascinating more please! 👍

[@hardevine1974]

Fantastic brewery tour and the Knowledge and passion for the whole brewing process expressed by Alex was incredible.Excellent series Simon keep it going Slainte .

[@john07973]

Disappointing sound quality hard to hear Alex

[@dmer91]

What an incredible video! Best one of the series so far! Loved seeing the inner workings of a gravity brewery! 🍻

[@simonsaysrewind]

Used to work in Swindon woolies behind record bar in the 90s and Wiltshire hotel and used to do a few dj chillout gigs in brunel rooms and go clubbing there too most weekends. 🍺 theres the plough inn pub in fairford thats been arkells for donkeys years. First pub i had shandy and the newly invented dry roasted peanuts.

[@SM-lx7zl]

Simon, this series is unmatched. Thank you for such great content. 10/10.

[@stevejeffery6845]

Great video Simon loved the old brewery tour didn’t realise how much work went into brewing beer and what a lovely chap he was and very knowledgeable keep up the good work mate loved it 👍

[@PelleAndersson]

Great episode Simon! Cheers!

[@ianh8284]

This was a great watch, enjoy the enthusiasm you both have in this video.

[@tyrranicalt-rad6164]

Great video, Simon ! 👍

[@stevenmelia8421]

Outstanding work Si 👍🏻🍻🍺🍻🍺 Bravo Sir.

[@tedslaughter169]

Great video 👍 Almost like a documentary! Loved this one!

[@darrelw6246]

This in my opinion is ur best video yet really enjoyed this Simon great stuff 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@paulwilliams8536]

Nice to see a can of double dragon from my village of Felinfoel on the shelf, I live about 100 yds from the brewery

[@aaronheywood6835]

Great stuff / Really interesting. Looking forward to the Salisbury tour / the famous Haunch Of Venison pub there, looks like it's well worth a pint in........ Stone The Crows / 👍

[@Paul_Turvey]

Absolutely brilliant video, it was great to see Alex, so passionate about the way he brews his beer and a excellent tour of all the processes, thoroughly enjoyed the video Simon, cheers mate 👍🙂

[@Manger_13]

What an amazing video, Keep up the great work STC!

[@dhirajpujari2887]

Please next time visit The Drink Valley Brewpub in town centre…

[@M.Vardy82]

Brilliant film that actually showcased a piece of the good side of my home town, it really is a hub for people who have a love and passion for real ale and craft beers, we just don't ever seem to advertise it as well as you have. I live just a stones throw from the arkells brewery and am very proud of the local history and contributions they have made over their many years. I do think you need to pop back and do a part 2 as there are a few more places you didn't visit or were closed on this occasion and woukd love to see your reviews and opinions.

[@ButcherBeynon]

I'm not allowed to swear - but this is flippin' amazing! Never planned to sit down and watch a (nearly) 2 hour video this evening. But WOW! What an experience. Thank you, Simon for taking us with you. That brewery is out of this world. I adore historical, industrial architecture - this was right up my alley ❤️❤️❤️ All power to your channel - this is some top quality content x

[@NavdeepSingh-gx3jt]

Great video! when is the virtual pub back???!

[@ScottishT]

Currently watching this just now Simon, absolutely tremendous. Great length too getting detail, history and humour from brewer 👍😁

[@DonRogerstand]

Best little town on earth

[@jasefrazz07]

A free ticket 🤣🤣, the times I told myself that mate, another great video Simon, well done sir. Return to Bristol one day and I'll show you some proper cider places👍😁♥️

[@damian-795]

Fantastic video Simon, kept me watchin until the end and Wow , a proper brewery. I have had a couple of their beers while at my brothers in Cotswolds, amazing beer, totally beautiful 😋😋

[@edwardcastillo459]

Fantastic! Love this series!

[@davidleiper1]

What an amazing video. Love the enthusiasm and passion shown by all. Great stuff!

[@ukaszmaterowski3620]

This is a really really informative and well put together video. Great job Simon!

[@chrisbradish626]

What you said about “how often do you see pubs being taken over by someone with a massive passion for beer” is spot on. It’s so rare. It’s either tap rooms (which for me there still isn’t enough of anyway) or really nice pubs with really rubbish beer. I’d love a combination of the two and I had hoped with the rise of craft beer and the resurgence of German and Belgian beer that pubs would change but it’s still not happening. Shame.

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

I used to go to school in Swindon

[@kevinhayes7830]

Great video young Mr Arielle seems a fantastic chap and very proud of his brewery I live right across the road wonderful to find out the fascinating history of the the local brewery 😎👍

[@HardWoodCountry]

Thank you, Simon!

[@mattknee7561]

This was great! Awesome tour and talk. Never thought I'd watch the whole thing when I looked at the time length, but I did. Was fascinating all the way. have to visit next time I'm in the UK.

[@steppings5645]

Fantastic watch, the tour was so so interesting, the enthusiasm is infectious.

[@Bareego]

When I go to a pub I look for quality local beer. Many of the craft brewer pubs sell maybe 80-90% just IPAs and Sours. Just make a good lager/pale ale/amber ale/bitter/porter and the odd seasonal ale and I'm happy. One thing they used to do in Tasmania is to brew a special lager with fresh hops during the hop harvesting season. It was SO good, wished more breweries would offer that.

[@danmill72]

Outstanding SImon

[@markjohnathanappleton8642]

Great video 😊 thanks for your good work, great brewery tour more of these in the future please

[@jonathantravels]

Elite content Simon! Game changing for the channel

[@Lahumlasuse52]

Love this video, keep up the good work with these videos

[@Lewis_4]

Great stuff Simon

[@craigb2644]

It's nice to see him out and about. Makes a change from him being stuck in the kitchen.

[@jamesiles3038]

Thanks for popping into the tap today! We're prepping for a festival bar next week so all a bit chaotic but hope you managed to come back for a pint 🍻

[@tomwilliams7391]

Is there any chance you could do a pub tour of Plymouth, its not much further than Swindon....I live here and think Plymouth is VERY behind with the times when it comes to small breweries bottle shops and taprooms but you seem to be able to find unusual breweries! I've heard of Arkells it's sometimes sold in Devon, excellent beer!!

[@danieloliver4558]

Not much further 🤣

[@tomwilliams7391]

@@danieloliver4558 I was trying to be optimistic and make Plymouth sound exiting and accessible it's probably 60+ miles further from Cardiff than Swindon. Very lacking in tap rooms and bottle shops for a city of 250,000

[@SimonMartinForPrimeMinister]

Yes!!!!!!!

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

am descended from the northumberland Arkell family, who lived in the county from 1700 at least, and maybe from 1500s. Cant as yet find a link to the wiltshire arkell family. One theory online is we are all of dutch descent, but noone has proved it.

[@kenneththomson9492]

Absolutely fantastic video!

[@Warflojd]

Man the guys at Arkell are amazing!!

[@simon75uk]

Nice video but its missing the Arthur Daley dynamic! absolute gold with him onboard hopefully will see him again soon on your travels.

[@AOF012]

Arthur would have loved it here I bet (assuming he hasn't been)

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

Amazing stuff.

[@SquatchRN]

Love this series! Keep it up!

[@tyronemckenna2541]

Great series this - keep up the good work!

[@powerballpacman]

What a great day out .

[@jackleadbeater4473]

Mint! 🤘

[@MrSuperNickster]

You missed out some gems! Both of The Hop pubs, The Tupenny and the Hop Kettle bar called The Tap and Brew. You really need to come back and give them a go 🍻

[@eddiezweers4158]

When both Alex and Simon drinking beer in the pub, you can see Alex calculating, sucking up all the info Simon gives him, Simon being himself and just sharing his honest taste stages about beer. Like "Hmmm, never thought of that", and sometimes even think and look away "Interesting, nobody told me that". Well done Simon & Alex. From The Netherlands I'm wishing you both a Happy Malty Hoppy Nutty, Fruity, Biscuity New Year!! Cheers! 🍻🍺🍻

[@ben01193]

Brilliant video. Ghost of a former brewar at 7:00 😂

[@matty9848]

Such an interesting video thanks Simon.

[@Doupyourflies]

The Beehive on Prospect Hill used to be a good locals pub on three levels with a reputation for good real ale and woolly jumper music. It would've meant another climb from where you were. Amazed you found The Roaring Donkey... back in the Eighties it was called The Rising Sun but everyone called it The Roaring Donkey so it would appear they've changed the name... I may have got that wrong but remember something odd about the sign.

[@benoakes01]

But the brewery tap has Coors, Carling and Peroni on? What?! Swindon is on my list for a trip now. Looks great

[@gavinallan7897]

Fantastic vid!

[@ralphusmc3929]

Great educational review.

[@JK-ms3qz]

Always look forward to these videos- Oxford next..?

[@danieloliver4558]

He's travelling by train so it'll be Reading

[@rhyscrofton4630]

Can you do West Bromwich and Birmingham and all around the west Midlands

[@martinmortyry7444]

Nice shirt, Simon ;)

[@shaunparry1148]

Enjoyed that with a beer

[@danieloliver4558]

So I reckon you'll be doing Reading soon

[@chrismeeson4725]

Come and visit us in Oxford 🍻🍻