Earned a pint? Here are our favourite cyclist-welcoming pubs to visit during or after your ride around Salisbury and the Wiltshire countryside.
Salisbury has a brilliant pub scene, and many of its best watering holes are either right on a popular cycle route or just a short ride from the city centre. Whether you're refuelling after the Stonehenge cycle route or exploring the Avon Valley Trail, these pubs are happy to see cyclists roll up.
One of Salisbury's oldest and most atmospheric pubs, dating back to 1320. Located in the city centre, it's a perfect stop after exploring the Cathedral. Secure your bike outside and enjoy a real ale from a pub steeped in history.
A spacious and welcoming pub right in the heart of Salisbury. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and good food, it's an ideal lunch stop mid-cycle. Plenty of space to lock up outside and a good selection of drinks for all the family.
A traditional Salisbury local with a warm welcome for cyclists. Just a short ride from the station and city centre, The Pheasant serves classic pub grub and a great selection of ales. Bike parking is available nearby on Salt Lane.
Perfectly positioned on the Avon Valley cycle route through the village of Laverstock, just a few miles from Salisbury city centre. The Greyhound has a large beer garden, ample bike parking, and hearty food — it's a favourite mid-route stop for cyclists.
A laid-back city centre pub on Brown Street with a welcoming atmosphere. Serves a good range of craft beers, wines and cocktails alongside pub food. Well-positioned for a post-ride drink after cycling around the Cathedral Quarter.
A community local that's always been welcoming to cyclists. Positioned on a quieter road off the city centre, it's a friendly neighbourhood pub offering real ales and a relaxed atmosphere. Easy to lock up outside and a perfect wind-down spot.
A lovely countryside pub about 4 miles south of Salisbury in the village of Coombe Bissett. Reached via quiet country lanes, it's the ideal destination for a longer rural ride. Great food, a riverside garden, and a genuine welcome for cyclists.
A classic village pub en route to Stonehenge, in the small village of Berwick St James on the Wylye Valley. If you're doing the Stonehenge bike route, this makes a superb halfway stop — excellent food, a sunny garden, and very welcoming of cyclists.
For the adventurous cyclist, this beautiful thatched village pub in Swallowcliffe is well worth the extra miles. Set in the heart of the Nadder Valley, it offers exceptional food, locally brewed ales, and a quintessentially English setting.
Tucked in the Cranborne Chase AONB, The Duke of York is a gem of a country pub. It's a longer ride from Salisbury but rewards you with stunning scenery, a warm welcome, and a proper country pub lunch. A real bucket-list stop for cycling enthusiasts.
Hire a bike from Caboose, right next to Salisbury Train Station, and set off on your own pub crawl by bike.