WHAT’S ON AT THE HOP
Right in the centre of Old Town, we’re a bit of a community hub. The Hop supports local artists and artisan makers, giving them space to showcase their work; gets people thinking and laughing with pub quizzes and comedy nights, and we are a nice little venue for live music. Happy to hear from anyone with good ideas for events that bring people together.
COMEDY AT THE HOP
Every first Wednesday of every month, upstairs at The Hop, we host Swindon’s Old Town Comedy Club, MC’d by Sam Michael. Cash tickets £5 at the bar or online (+ booking fee). Keep an eye on our social media for updates.
TUESDAY QUIZ NIGHTS
Our Pub Quiz is the second Tuesday of the month… We’re partnering with the Open Door Centre in Gorse Hill who are running the quiz. Six rounds of general knowledge questions, music and picture rounds. £3 per person – half the money is donated to a the Open Door Centre who support adults with learning disabilities, and half is part of the prize for the winners, along with a voucher for Sunday lunch for two people.
ART EXHIBITIONS
We’re the largest exhibition space in Old Town and maintain a high standard of work by professional and semi-professional artists. We also exhibit the work of therapeutic community groups and students starting out in the creative industries. Keep updated on the exhibitions on our social media.
If you’d like to exhibit at The Hop Inn, please read our info for artists and send a couple of photos of your work to [email protected]
ARTISAN MARKETS
‘Shop Small Swindon’ artisan markets are held in our beer garden and Upstairs at the Hop, with about 20 local stall-holders each time. A fabulous range of artisan-made homewares, food, jewellery, art, ceramics etc etc. Markets will re-start in the Spring.
