Public houses are an important part of Wiltshire's social life. The local pub is a central feature of our community and provides valued leisure and recreational opportunities for the customer.

A wide variety of pubs have evolved and become excellent eating out venues to enjoy others company, have a relaxing drink, and more often than not, offer top quality food to make the most of our out-of-work time.

The Duke Hotel
Hilmarton
Nr Calne
SN11 8SD
Tel: +44(0)1249 760634
If you are looking for top quality food, then there is sure to be something to tempt you on the extensive menu, whether the taste is for the traditional or the exotic. Meals are served;Tues-Sat between 12.30pm - 2.30pm and in the evening between 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Sundays 12.30pm - 2.30pm Traditional roasts only no evening meals.

We understand and are sympathetic toward food intolerance's, and will prepare almost all meal requests given the time and ingredients.

All visitors are strongly encouraged to bring all the family, with children warmly welcomed - either indoors or outside, where the children's play garden is awaiting adventurous children to work up a hungry appetite..

Lansdowne Arms
Church Road
Derry Hill
Nr Calne
SN11 9NS
Tel +44(0)1249 812422
A charming real English pub, built in 1843, located in the attractive village of Derry Hill just off the A4 between Chippenham and Calne. It faces the magnificent entrance, the Golden Gates, to the Bowood Golf and Country Club and has spectacular views of the local countryside looking out over Chippenham towards Corsham and Bath. Children are welcome too.

There is a large beer garden with a children's play area for those balmy summer days and roaring log fires inside during the winter months. First class home cooked food, prepared in the kitchen personally supervised by the landlady, is available most lunch times and evenings. Due to the popularity of the Lansdowne it is advisable to book a table in advance, especially at weekends

The Talbot Inn
9 Quemerford
Calne
SN11 0AR
Tel: +44(0)1249 812198
Just a short journey out of Calne on the A4 towards Marlborough, The Talbot Inn welcomes you to enjoy a relaxing pint and some really tasty food. Food is served Mon to Sat between 12 noon to 2.30pm and in the evening between 6.30pm to 9pm. Why not try our Sunday Roast served Sunday between 12 and 3pm. Large Car Park, Beer Garden, Conservatory ~ Restaurant