Live Sports — Pubs in Swinton

Smoking Area

Robinson's pub on a main road junction. Real ale seems intermittent.

White Swan

186 Worsley Road, Swinton M27 5SN

A White Swan has stood on the same site since the 1820's. It was bought by Holt in 1868 and was replaced by today's pub in 1928. High gables, stained glass and oak panelling are strong features. The small vault has its own gents. Two rooms on the left have been partially combined and there is a sumptuous lounge behind the bar. Finally, at the rear is a large function room which also shows football matches. A quiz and disco is held on Saturdays and a coach to Swinton rugby league games leaves on Sundays. Live music and ladies nights feature occasionally.

Cricketers Arms

227 Manchester Road, Swinton M27 4TT

Dating from around 1886, it is a small red brick pub selling on Holts bitter. The present building has seen many changes with the most recent of these coming courtesy of Joseph Holt's investment in its local estate.Consists of a central bar serving lounge on one side and vault on the other. It is a cosy, family pub with excellent hosts. There is music on weekend evenings with occasional live acts. Has featured the Joseph Holt 170 series beer range.

Gate Inn

114, Church Street, Swinton S64 8DQ

Lunchtime Meals

Evening Meals

Recently tastefully refurbished, lively locals pub. Gets busy on weekend evenings Real ale is no longer available.

Kings Head

3 Rockingham Road, Swinton S64 8EE

Under new ownership. since October 19, 2019, this well decorated and comfortable pub reopened in February 2019, after a period of closure. There are two distinct areas, one that acts as a tap area and the other as a lounge/dining area. Welcoming to drinkers and diners alike. Often busy and popular on weekend evenings. The changing guest beer may be sourced either locally or further afield and has dropped in price since changing hands. On mondays the real ale is priced at just £2.50 a pint. A few tables front the pub and there is a nice beer garden to the rear, which contains a children's play area. There is a general knowledge quiz on thursday evenings and live music most Saturdays. Since reopening after the virus lockdown it has been selling beers from the new local brewery, Gorilla in nearby Mexborough.

Ring O'Bells

37 Church Street, Swinton S64 8EF

Smoking Area

Now increased to two real ales in this compact friendly locals pub. The changing guest comes from a local area brewery, such as Abbeydale, Acorn, Chantry or Kelham Island, , A long standing pub on the 'Swinton Run', you'll receive a warm and friendly welcome with your pint at this very much locals' pub. There is a dartboard and TV screens. The area to the left serves as more of a lounge in the opened out interior. Very much a drinker's pub.

Robin Hood

9 Church Street, Swinton S64 8QA

Lunchtime Meals

Large traditional locals' pub opposite the Library and Centre. Recently returned to selling real ale in September 2019 after a number of years without. At one time cask beers from the John Smiths Brewery were offered but now the one real ale is from Timothy Taylor. Prices are very competitive for the area. A comfortable lounge area to the left of the bar, is complimented by a games area featuring darts and pool, accessed via the corridor that also leads to the toilets. there are several TV screen.

Woodman Inn

89 Warren Vale Road, Swinton S64 8UR

Cask Marque Accredited

Large, imposing pub, just off a large roundabout at the top of Swinton, close to the road to Wath-Upon-Dearne. The two room traditional layout has been retained as a comfortable lounge and tap room. There is a pool table in the tap room. A recent change of licensee has led to the regular beers being replaced by a changing guest beer. This can often be unusual for the area. Dogs are welcome in the tap room only. A music quiz is held on Friday evenings.

Station Hotel

3 Station Street, Swinton S64 8AU

Parking

Traditional Pub Games

Reopened in April 2018 after a period of closure and refurbishment. However it closed again in late September 2019. It's future remains uncertain. Features a small tap room and a larger lounge. Adjacent to the car park for the Railway Station and close to the canal. The real ale is not always available. Planning permission granted 15/1/21 to create flats above but retain bar and restaurant. Reopening date not yet fixed.

Swinton Working Mens Club

4 Station Street, Swinton, Swinton S64 8AU

Close to Railway Station

Close to Bus Routes

Traditional Workingmen's type club. Open to Members and signed in guests. Close to the railway station and canal basin.

Courtyard

89, Station Street, Swinton S64 8PZ

Live Music

Previously called the Stonehouse, it was converted from a dwelling a few years ago. Situated on the main road through Swinton close to the centre. It is family friendly during the daytime and is popular with a young crowd on weekend nights when it is promoted as a music venue. There is an outside area and garden with smoking area. Quiz nights and live music feature with sport shown on the big screen. There is also a function room. When it first opened real ale was available but it hasn't been of late. Often only opens in the evening.

Cafe Sport & Roxy's Bar

11, Station Street (A6022), Swinton S64 8PZ

Interesting conversion of the former Ritz cinema into a sports bar. Located in the centre of Swinton, close to the Community Centre & Library. The emphasis is very much on sport. There are Pool & Snooker Tables and a Gym with separate ladies only facilities. Sky Sports channels are screened. A guest DJ features every month, supported by live bands once a fortnight. There are outside areas with seating at the front and to the side. At one time it was a regular outlet for beers from Acorn but, after a period without real ale, the local Chantry Brewery is favoured instead. Real ale is not always available.

Park View Sports Bar, Grill & Function Suite

20, Park Road (beside park), Swinton S64 8JH