A REAL WARM WELCOME
1 SHEEP STREET, CIRENCESTER
GL7 1QW
A traditional town pub located opposite Cirencester's former railway station. The town's best selection of real ale and traditional cider on offer together with a selection of Belgium beers and low/no alcohol drinks. A wine list always available.
A sun trap of a courtyard at the rear.
Well behaved children and dogs always welcome.
Regular live music.
CAMRA GOOD BEER GUIDE 1978 - " A friendly pub"
CAMRA GOOD BEER GUIDE 2024, 2025 and 2026
The Coat of Arms for Dukedom of Marlborough created by Queen Anne in 1702 for John Churchill. Motto - "Fiel pero desdichado" - unusually is in Spanish.
"Faithful but unfortunate"
DRINK AT MA
A big welcome for our new and old customers.
Hope you enjoy your time savouring our everchanging selection of fine British Ales
Current selection shown below but is subject to rapid changes
Current Beer Offering
(updated 5th October)
Atlantic
SHARPS
4.2%
Blend of hops including Centennial, Simcoe and Citra give this pale ale a complex nature balanced by fresh citrus aroma and light candyfloss notes.
HPA
WYE VALLEY
4%
Pale, hoppy, malty brew with a hint of sweetness before a dry finish.
Ale Caesar
CORINIUM
5%
Well hopped and fruity Indi Pale Ale. Using hops we encountered in USA this is a tribute to Snake Head brewing co and their Pako's Eye PA and where the brewery stems from.
Tumbling Jack
NORTH COTSWOLD
4.8%
A refreshing slightly sweet copper hoppy ale with a fruity aroma.
Hung Drawn and Portered
NORTH COTSWOLD
5%
Strong, dark treacle coloured porter with Bramling Cross hops and a malty finish. Harks back to London beer in the 18th century.
Our current selection of traditional cider
Traditional still cider from around the region. An ever changing selection. Keg cider from Aspall and Thathers (Haze) also available.
Mango Cider - 4.0%
Broadoak
A rich and fruity Somerset cider with Indian mango. Medium taste with a fragrant aroma.
Two Trees - 4.5%
Gwynt y Ddraig
A pale, fruity medium perry with an aroma of fruit and a hint of honey on the palate.
Rhubard Cider- 4.0%
Lilleys
Crisp Somerset cider with tangy rhubarb, Sweet with a tart edge.
Apple Craft Cider - 4.7%
Pulp
Herefordshires finest apples to make a zesty medium dry and refreshing cider
Perry - 6.0%
Hecks
Made with 100% Perry pears grown in Somerset producing a very light easy drinking Perry.
Black Dragon - 7.2%
Gwynt Y Ddraig
Legendary Black Dragon. Medium cider with a rich colour, body and flavour.
A BIT OF HISTORY
The pub may have opened around the time the railways arrived in Cirencester in 1841.
In 1848 William Mills was listed as a beer retailer in Sheep Street.
Joel Merchant was noted as Beer Retailer in "Slater's Trade Directory for Cirencester" in 1852/3. His son, Richard, 41, was entered in the 1861 Census return as Innkeeper. At the time it was a tied house belonging to Stroud Brewery.
In Kelly's Directory for 1894, Mark Kilminister is noted as "Beer Retailer and Shoemaker".
In 1909 it was owned by Stroud Brewery and occupied by Mr F. Woodward.
By 1921 the name Kilminister returned to the Marlborough and Mrs Kilminister was still at the pub at the outbreak of the War in 1940.
The frontage was rebuilt in 1919 by EP Dromgole. Photo from mid 1920s.
Events
Live music every Saturday evening (hopefully) and at other times as advertised.
Major free to air sports shown including whole of the 2025 6 Nations rugby. No entry fees every.
Calender
4th October LAST MAN STANDING
11th October HOMER
18th October DRIVING FORCE
25th October TBC
30th October POP UP CURRY NIGHT
Location
Marlborough Arms
1 Sheep Street
Cirencester GL7 1QW
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Latitude 51.715868 N
Longitude 1.971337
01285 440428
All Week
12:00 - 12:00