Salisbury Pubs

Brothels and taverns, ale houses and inns, the not-so sedate and refined Salisbury has seen it all. From its earliest days, Salisbury has been well furnished with all manner of drinking establishments, and attempts in the 16th century to limit their number ultimately failed here, as it did elsewhere. Salisbury's pubs have traditionally enjoyed a lively trade from locals and the military, as well as being a key stopping place for weary travellers. The authors take a unique and affectionate 'pub-crawl' through the watering-holes of Salisbury and its environs, looking at those that have survived town planning, management companies, and economic down-turn, and the changing and evolving use of the much loved 'local'. As they turn each page, readers can mingle with the locals, encounter the odd ghost, gasp at tales of 'murder and mayhem', and ponder on secret tunnels to the Cathedral, but overall, enjoy the rich tapestry of Salisbury's drinking life.