Wheatsheaf Lane, Oaksey, Wiltshire, SN16 9TB
A charming little inn reflecting the minimalist appeal fo the gloriously rural village from which it takes its name. The inn has lots of character with solid beams, wood floor, exposed stone walls decorated with farming implements and an inglenook fireplace. Locals drop in for a pint of Hook Norton Best Bitter, Bath Gem or Sharp's Doombar whilst diners come from further afield to sample the good food.
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Top Lane, Whitley, Wiltshire, SN12 8QX
Although not far from Bath, visitors to this attractive stone inn may be tempted to stay put once they've indulged on what's on offer here. There is a large selection of real ales including Stonehenge Ales - Pigswill and Spire; ales from The Hidden Brewery - Hidden Pint and Quest; and Sharp's Brewery - Doombar and Cornish Coaster.
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Church Lawn, Stourton, Wiltshire, BA12 6QE
An attractive 18th century inn tucked away in a charming courtyard. There are three rooms to settle into - one at the front with a bar and two at the rear with rough wooden tables and chairs and typical 18th century styling. It gets very busy at lunchtimes with visitors to the nearby Stourhead House seeking to quench their thirst with a pint of Kilmington, Butcombe or Dorset Gold.
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19 Salt Lane, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1DT
The plaque on the wall dates this black and white timbered building back to 1638,but it has the air of an even older establishment with its rough quarry tiled floors, inglenook fireplaces and ancient beams, all of which add to its distinctive character. The copper-topped bar attracts a large number of drinkers, but most people visit the pub to dine.
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1 Minster Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1TB
This pub dates back to the 14th century when it was used to house craftsmen working on the Cathedral spire. It is an immensely charming and characterful place with huge oak beams that pre-date even the building itself and are believed to originate from an early sailing vessel. The ground floor bar has a unique floor with former Choristers tiles and the bar top is completely made of pewter.
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The Square, Ramsbury, Wiltshire, SN8 2PE
This Victorian pub has recently been taken over and refurbishment has begun. The locals seem well and truly won over by the friendly atmosphere and new menus. This black and white pub has open fires, country scene prints and soft sofas. The young staff are polite and enthusiastic.
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Marden, Wiltshire, SN10 3RH
The motto at the Millstream is 'live a little, drink a little, laugh a lot' and added to this should be 'eat well'. Much of the pub's original character remains, in the form of pale beams and thick wattle walls. Vertical beams act as dividers for the different dining areas and log burners provide comfort on dark winter evenings. Seasonal ales are served including Summersault and Bishop's Tipple.
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High Street, Hindon, Wiltshire, SP3 6DP
The Lamb Inn has a substantial reputation for feeding travellers as it was once a much-frequented coaching inn. In the 21st century its attractive creeper-clad exterior is still the destination for a steady stream of hungry diners. The interior is beguiling with deep burgundy walls, wood and flagged floors, rafters and a veritable gallery of pictures.
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Lower Street, Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire, SP7 9EE
A stone built thatched pub with 13th century origins and a main bar just as you would expect - beamed, exposed stone walls and large inglenooks. The inn has an attractive extension which resembles the interior of a barn with a big space, exposed roof trusses and doors and windows onto the terrace.
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The Street, Charlton, Wiltshire, SN16 9DL
A 16th century former coaching inn with a 21st century makeover. The interior boasts a small rusic bar withs tone floor and open fire to one side and a larger dining room with dark wood floors on the other. The lawned garden has the only outside bar in Wiltshire - handy for lazy summer dining.
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