Best Family Friendly Pubs in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated April 2026

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🏆 #1 Top Voted
#1
The Bishops Mill
The Bishops Mill
7 The Maltings, Salisbury SP1 1BD
#2
The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf, Lower Woodford
#3
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
10-11 Ox Row, Salisbury SP1 1EU
#4
The Haunch Of Venison
The Haunch Of Venison
1 Minster St, Salisbury SP1 1TB
#5
The Old Ale and Coffee House
The Old Ale and Coffee House
80 Crane St, Salisbury SP1 2QD

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The Bishops Mill ÔÇö Family Friendly Pubs Salisbury
The Bishops Mill
The Wheatsheaf ÔÇö Family Friendly Pubs Salisbury
The Wheatsheaf
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury ÔÇö Family Friendly Pubs Salisbury
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
The Haunch Of Venison ÔÇö Family Friendly Pubs Salisbury
The Haunch Of Venison
The Old Ale and Coffee House ÔÇö Family Friendly Pubs Salisbury
The Old Ale and Coffee House

What to expect ÔÇö price guide

£
Budget
Great value picks
┬À The Haunch Of Venison
┬À The Old Ale and Coffee House
££
Mid-range
Most popular choice
┬À The Wheatsheaf
┬À The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
£££
Premium
Top-rated options
┬À The Bishops Mill

Family Friendly Pubs in Salisbury ÔÇö full guide

­ƒÅå The Bishops Mill is currently Salisbury's top-ranked family friendly pubs ÔÇö voted #1 by locals.

Village Inn at Quidhampton is the most family-friendly pub near Salisbury — a large enclosed garden, a dedicated children menu and a relaxed atmosphere that genuinely welcomes families throughout the day. Most Salisbury pubs allow children in dining areas during food service hours — always check current policy when booking.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of family friendly pubs on offer ÔÇö particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best family friendly pubs Salisbury has to offer.

By area of Salisbury

City Centre (Cathedral area)
The Haunch of Venison and Red Lion Hotel bar — historic pubs within the medieval city core.
Fisherton Street
Winchester Gate and several independent bars — the best stretch for craft beer and a younger crowd.
New Street and Market Place
Wig and Quill and city centre pubs — convenient for shopping and the Cathedral.
Surrounding area (within 5 miles)
Village pubs in Quidhampton, Laverstock and Downton — quieter, often with large gardens.

Tips ÔÇö family friendly pubs in Salisbury

ÔåÆVillage Inn garden is enclosed — safe for young children without constant supervision.
ÔåÆAlways call ahead to confirm current children policy — rules vary by time of day.
Old Mill Hotel garden is excellent for families after the Harnham Water Meadows walk.

Frequently asked questions

Which pubs in Salisbury are family friendly?+

Village Inn at Quidhampton is the most family-friendly pub with a large enclosed garden. The Old Mill Hotel bar and Wig and Quill both welcome children during food service hours.

Is Family Friendly Pubs in Salisbury good?+

Yes — Salisbury has an excellent reputation for its family friendly pubs. The city punches above its weight for a place of 47,000 people, with a strong independent culture and high local standards.

Where in Salisbury can I find the best family friendly pubs?+

The city centre and Fisherton Street are the main areas for family friendly pubs in Salisbury. See our ranked list above for the top-rated options as voted by locals.

Is Family Friendly Pubs near Salisbury Cathedral?+

Many of the best family friendly pubs options in Salisbury are within walking distance of the Cathedral. The Cathedral Close and Fisherton Street area (10 minutes walk) are the best starting points.

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.