First visit here c/o friends who live locally. They said it was good and we were not disappointed. Good choice of ales with a very helpful what's on blackboard which included a colour description of the ales like dark, ruby, light etc, which with all the funny names for beers these days is most usefull. Excellent place.Like Hoppy Al I also spent a very pleasant two hours in here on my first visit. Excellent range of about 9 ales, a mixture of local brewed, Plain Ales, Ramsbury and Hop Back, and some not so local, Dark Star, Sharps. Friendly and welcoming its a must if you're in the area. Will definitely be back.realy enjoyed my 2 hours spent in this pub,great selection of beers,the dark star espresso stout and american pale ale were stunning. will return when in the area.

Chavvy? What does that mean? The 'pot is anything but "chavvy", it's a proper real ale pub, which is probably why it was quiet when the previous comment was made. It's a harsh reality that real ale drinkers are not particularly good business.
The Cricks tends to be busier than the Gluepot on a Sunday, but, in my experience, not for the rest of the week.
Visited this place on a Sunday night and it was empty yet chavvy The Cricketers across the square was heaving!! Very strange, as they serve decent beer and cider in the Gluepot. I see some people are moaning about the prices but three quid pints are becoming the norm these days, I know its not nice on the wallet but it could be worse, look at London. Its nearer 4 up there..... Hmmm. Unfortunately, after re-reading what I've just typed it looks like I've become resigned to the 3 pound pint.... Bloody hell, they've won.I agree with you SW6, prices far too high now here, I now visit very infrequently, pub often empty at times you would think it would be full. £2.90 for the cheapest beer, I'll stick to the Sir Daniel now an d pay £1.96 thanks. Shame,.

Pretty quiet when I visited on a Thursday tea time. Landlord was very friendly and came to chat with me at the table, which some might think forward but as he seemed a nice bloke I didn't mind! Only two real ales to choose from but, as he explained, that means they turn over more quickly and thus stay fresher and the pint of Elderquad that I sampled was, indeed, very good.I only managed to get into this pub for one pint before closing time so didn't really get a detailed impression of the place. It's a fairly small L-shaped pub with a slight 'cafe-bar' vibe. Two handpumps - one had a Hophead clip turned inwards, the other was serving Downton Port Stout. My pint of the latter was excellent.
The pub doesn't open until 5pm, a fact I only discovered when I attempted a return visit the next day. From my brief impression of the place I would say it is definitely one to include in any crawl of the town. What a find! Being new to Salisbury exploring new pubs is great fun. This place is a real find, wonderful combination of fine ales and fine Thai food. Agree with Roger B about the identity, but its a small place and at busy food times it is hectic for drinkers. Go early evening b4 7 or later after 9.30 and its wonderful. A firm favourite of ours already. Great food, good local ales and welcoming staff. "Wolvesfan" comments should be ignored when he makes silly remarks like the pub looks like a public lav! He must visit some odd public lavs if they look like this! Just look at the pubs pic and judge for yourself.

Paid my first visit to this pub on Friday and can't say I was too impressed. The pub is on CAMRA's National Inventory for it's interior, which is admittedly impressive, but I was left with the unmistakeable impression that whoever is running this pub is extracting the urine big time. GFB is £3.20 a pint while Summer Lightning is an astonishing £3.50. I had a pint of the GFB which was not well kept.
Normally I would say a pub is worth visiting for the interior alone, but I'm going to make an exception this time as this place needs a hefty kick up the arse. What a shame! Beautiful building, pity about the beer and staff.
Courage Bitter and GK IPA of dubious quality and £3.30 pint (pre - VAT increase)

Barmaid reading a book while tables left with dirty glasses and other debris.

This should be a flagship outlet in Salisbury not the tired mess it is. A real shame. Could be wonderful with proper management.

Visit for a quick look at the building only.Part of a pre-Christmas pub crawl I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Very small bar area but service was good beer was fine and a good selection of single malts. Can imagine it's a real hit with the tourists with the many floors and small rooms etc.Can't comment on the food as I didn't eat here but will be going back.

Nice pub, very friendly staff and lovely sunday dinner! Reasonable prices! This pub has become much better recently since being under new management i believe!i agree with nrb1955 this is a great pub with very friendly staff, the food was very good and at a reasonable price with very nice surrondings.Average food albeit pricey! Ok drink selection, tired surroundings & very rude staff is my take on the place! Avoid!!

Not a great fan of Wetherspoons (although this is a 'Lloyds No' ) but I have to say the service in here is always very good and the ales are always in excellent condition. 7/10 just for the beer!!!Attractive on the outside, tatty and rough on the inside, but does do decent beer at low prices (Generally the only reason to visit a Wetherspoons).As part of a party of 11 we sat in a corner on a sofa type seat which looked as though it had been slashed with a knife.A couple of locals took exception to the fact we were talking louder than a whisper and muttered various oathes before leaving and calling us arseholes. Apart from this minor distraction typical Wetherspoons, acceptable beer and reasonably priced, no complaints.