OLD Town’s newest venue is to open its doors next week.

The Tuppenny, an independent business, is the idea of locals Linda Gulliford and Jamie Stapleton.

Its Devizes Road premises were previously occupied by the Talk of the Town hair salon.

Linda, a former manager of The Victoria, said: “The business will stock the largest and best range of craft beer, on tap and in the fridges, that you will find in Old Town, alongside some of the finest wines and best quality spirits available – served crafted into stone-cold classic cocktails or simply served as they come.

“The Tuppenny will also be Swindon’s only supplier of Growler beer, so all hop fans can take great draught beer home in a beautiful glass bottle, then bring it back for a top-up the following weekend.”

Daytime customers are promised a range of teas, coffee, cakes and sandwiches.

Jamie said: “Customers will be able to relax and enjoy some downtime in a unique, cosy and quirky space featuring repurposed and up-cycled furniture with a personality.

“The Tuppenny will always champion smaller, independent craft producers and will avoid carrying any mainstream brands on or behind the bar.

“We’ll be working closely with local craft brewers Renegade Brewery and West Berkshire Brewery to provide a high class house beer range, and there’ll be an ever changing selection of brews from other independent brewers.”

Non-drinkers and designated drivers are promised a selection of soft drinks from independent producers described by Linda and Jamie as having the same independent craft values as The Tuppenny itself.

Linda said: “The Tuppenny hopes to add to and build upon the reputation that Old Town has become known for in recent years - relentlessly independent, offering greater choice and higher quality across the board, from tea to tequila, and everything in between.”