If you happen to be seeking somewhere to wet your whistle in Salisbury, you’ll find the city centre has an excellent selection of traditional characterful inns and bars, none of them more than a short stroll away. Some have gardens by the river. Others are reputed to have ghosts. All have food and drink at reasonable prices.

Some of the best bars in Salisbury

Pickled Frog

The Pickled Frog is a warmly welcoming place found in a cosy, nicely rustic timber-framed building in Blue Boar Row. Wine, dine and enjoy cocktails surrounded by stripped-back brick walls and a ceiling of lovely wooden beams where, upstairs, lurks a little brown monkey. And why not? (They also do Afternoon Cream Teas.)  

Bishops Mill

Bishops Mill, close to Riverside Walk in The Maltings, is part of the Greene King group and prides itself on sharing the great British pub experience. Here you can tuck into British pub food favourites such as steak & ale pie, steak, or fish & chips, along with burgers and other classics. There’s a comprehensive drinks menu, a beer garden by the river, and TV sports. 

George and Dragon

Right in the heart of Salisbury, with a garden stretching all the way to the River Avon, The George and Dragon dates back to 1530 and spent many years as a house of ill repute. Nowadays this warm and welcoming pub is ranked in the top 10 of Salisbury’s Tripadvisor places to eat. The pub offers a warm and welcoming environment whether you’re after a quiet pint, a family meal or a full-blown celebration.

The Market Tavern

If cask ales are your thing, The Market Tavern in Salisbury’s Market Square should suit you. A proper pub with beer mats on the wall behind the bar, and even a bush of hops in the window – they do hearty food, roasts and burgers too. Interestingly, they also do ‘creative’ pizzas, so don’t expect your traditional pizza toppings.

The Duke of York

The Duke of York on York Road describes itself as Salisbury’s favourite local community pub. It boasts 7 local draught ales, has regular live music, and does ‘Foody Weekenders’ with BBQ and pizza parties. The pub is also the home of the Fisherton History Society, open to people with an interest in the history of Salisbury, particularly the Fisherton area of the city.

Turn old ideas of retirement on their head at Finch House

Not far from the centre of Salisbury is Finch House, part of the life-loving Chapters community where we’ve created a series of beautiful, affordable homes together with an exciting social environment for over 55s.

Enjoy new hobbies and social opportunities for sharing fun, friendship and laughter in a young-at-heart community of independently-minded people, with access to an excellent range of facilities.