The Marlborough Guide
Our favourite places to eat, explore, and unwind
Where to Eat
The best tables in town
Dan's at The Crown
Seasonal, Australian-inspired dining with an outstanding wine list and a sun-drenched patio.
“Our absolute favourite — ask for a patio table in summer.”
Pino's Ristorante
Family-run Italian with fresh pasta made daily — a Marlborough institution since 2003.
The Zaika Inn
Fine-dining Indian cuisine with over ten years on Marlborough's High Street.
Le Terraza Marlborough
Spanish tapas with North African flair — sharing plates and a dog-friendly welcome.
Franklyn's
French-inspired café by day, intimate cellar bar by night.
Castle and Ball Hotel Restaurant
Traditional hotel dining with old-fashioned charm in a historic coaching inn.
Local Pubs
Real ale and roaring fires
The Bear
15th-century pub with live music, low beams and a roaring fire.
The Marlborough Inn
Seasonal food and standout Sunday roasts with a pleasant beer garden.
The Royal Oak
Locally sourced food and excellent real ales in a relaxed setting.
The Castle & Ball
Cask ales and a convivial atmosphere in a historic coaching inn.
Coffee & Cafés
Your morning sorted
The Food Gallery
TripAdvisor favourite with bespoke coffee and superb brunch.
Coffi Lab
Speciality coffee in a converted bank — dogs welcome.
Mercer's of Marlborough
Two-floor café and deli with dog-friendly ground floor.
St Peter's Church Coffee Shop
Community-run café in a beautiful church — accessible and open six days.
Things to Do
Explore ancient Wiltshire
Avebury Stone Circle
UNESCO World Heritage stone circle — walk among the stones, just 6 miles away.
“An absolute must — we recommend the walk from the car park through the avenue of stones.”
Savernake Forest
Ancient forest on the doorstep — home to the 1,000-year-old Big Belly Oak.
“Perfect for a morning walk — keep an eye out for deer in the early hours.”
West Kennet Long Barrow
5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb with atmospheric stone chambers — 10 km away.
Silbury Hill
Europe's largest artificial mound — a Neolithic mystery in the Wiltshire landscape.
Marlborough White Horse
Chalk hill figure above Marlborough with panoramic views of the town.
Fyfield Down & Devil's Den
Sarsen-strewn downland and a Neolithic dolmen — a wild walk through prehistory.