Best Pubs Near Salisbury Cathedral in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated May 2026

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The Haunch of Venison
The Haunch of Venison
Minster St SP1
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The Winchester Gate
The Winchester Gate
Rampart Rd SP1
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#3
The Cloisters Bar
The Cloisters Bar
Cathedral Close SP1
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#4
The Deacon Wetherspoon
The Deacon Wetherspoon
Fisherton St SP2
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#5
White Hart Hotel Bar
White Hart Hotel Bar
St Johns St SP1
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SalisburySocial
4 days ago
Real ones know that atmosphere matters more than what's on tap. A few places here have cracking real ales but the vibe of a waiting room. Vote for where you'd actually take a first date.
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LocalDrinker
6 days ago
There are pubs on this list that are only ranked high because they do food. Purely as a drinking pub, the hidden gems are further down. Change my mind.
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The Haunch of Venison - Pubs Near Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury
The Haunch of Venison
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The Winchester Gate
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The Cloisters Bar
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The Deacon Wetherspoon
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White Hart Hotel Bar
The Bishops Mill - Pubs Near Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury
The Bishops Mill
George and Dragon - Pubs Near Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury
George and Dragon
The Coach & Horses - Pubs Near Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury
The Coach & Horses

What to expect - price guide

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Budget
Great value picks
- George and Dragon
- The Coach & Horses
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Mid-range
Most popular choice
- The Cloisters Bar
- The Deacon Wetherspoon
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Premium
Top-rated options
- The Haunch of Venison
- The Winchester Gate

Pubs Near Salisbury Cathedral in Salisbury - full guide

- The Haunch of Venison is currently Salisbury's top-ranked pubs near salisbury cathedral - voted #1 by locals.

Salisbury's pubs near salisbury cathedral are among the best in Wiltshire.

Ranked by local community feedback — updated regularly.

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 pubs near salisbury cathedral on offer - 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 pubs near salisbury cathedral Salisbury has to offer.

Tips - pubs near salisbury cathedral in Salisbury

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-Look for options near the city centre or Fisherton Street.

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What is the best pubs near salisbury cathedral in Salisbury?+

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Where can I find pubs near salisbury cathedral in Salisbury?+

The city centre and Fisherton Street have the most options.

How much does pubs near salisbury cathedral cost in Salisbury?+

Prices vary — contact providers directly for accurate quotes.

Is pubs near salisbury cathedral available near Salisbury Cathedral?+

Yes — most providers are within 10 minutes of the Cathedral Close.

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- Did You Know?

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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.