Best Wiltshire Country Pubs in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated April 2026

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🏆 #1 Top Voted
#1
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
10-11 Ox Row, Salisbury SP1 1EU
#2
The Royal George
The Royal George
17 Bedwin St, Salisbury SP1 3UT
#3
The Bishops Mill
The Bishops Mill
7 The Maltings, Salisbury SP1 1BD
#4
The New Inn
The New Inn
41-43 New St, Salisbury SP1 2PH
#5
George and Dragon
George and Dragon
85 Castle St, Salisbury SP1 3SP

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Wiltshire Country Pubs in Salisbury ÔÇö photos

The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury ÔÇö Wiltshire Country Pubs Salisbury
The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury
The Royal George ÔÇö Wiltshire Country Pubs Salisbury
The Royal George
The Bishops Mill ÔÇö Wiltshire Country Pubs Salisbury
The Bishops Mill
The New Inn ÔÇö Wiltshire Country Pubs Salisbury
The New Inn
George and Dragon ÔÇö Wiltshire Country Pubs Salisbury
George and Dragon

What to expect ÔÇö price guide

£
Budget
Great value picks
┬À The New Inn
┬À George and Dragon
££
Mid-range
Most popular choice
┬À The Royal George
┬À The Bishops Mill
£££
Premium
Top-rated options
┬À The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury

Wiltshire Country Pubs in Salisbury ÔÇö full guide

­ƒÅå The Ox Row Inn, Salisbury is currently Salisbury's top-ranked wiltshire country pubs ÔÇö voted #1 by locals.

Salisbury is one of the UK's finest cathedral cities and its wiltshire country pubs scene reflects that — quality, variety and independent spirit.

Everything in the ranked list above is drawn from local knowledge and real community feedback, so you can trust it.

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 wiltshire country 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 wiltshire country pubs Salisbury has to offer.

Tips ÔÇö wiltshire country pubs in Salisbury

ÔåÆBook popular wiltshire country pubs providers ahead — Salisbury's best fill up fast especially at weekends and holidays.
The city centre, Fisherton Street and The Maltings cover most wiltshire country pubs needs within a short walk.
ÔåÆIndependent providers dominate — they generally offer better quality and service than chains.
ÔåÆAlways check current opening hours — some providers have seasonal or limited hours.
Free parking is available at Castle Road after 6pm, making evening wiltshire country pubs visits easy.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best wiltshire country pubs in Salisbury?+

Our ranked list above shows the community-voted best wiltshire country pubs in Salisbury — updated regularly.

Is wiltshire country pubs easy to find in Salisbury?+

Yes — Salisbury has a wide range of wiltshire country pubs options across all areas of the city, with most concentrated near the city centre.

Does Salisbury have wiltshire country pubs near the Cathedral?+

Many of Salisbury's best wiltshire country pubs options are within 10 minutes' walk of the Cathedral Close.

What areas of Salisbury are best for wiltshire country pubs?+

Fisherton Street, The Maltings and the city centre have the highest concentration, with Harnham being popular for a quieter riverside setting.

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­ƒÆí 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.