HAVE a look around the impressive interior of Swindon's newest pub.

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The Strawberry Thief is now fully open for business after serving up a small version of its menu during the jubilee weekend while builders put the finishing touches to the £5 million building.

Swindon Advertiser: The grand opening of the Strawberry ThiefThe grand opening of the Strawberry Thief

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The Arkell family welcomed Swindon dignitaries inside and congratulated members of the design and construction teams who have spent many months working on the latest addition to the borough.

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The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Sarah Rose Troughton unveiled a plaque to officially commemorate the occasion.

Swindon Advertiser: James Arkell and Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Sarah TroughtonJames Arkell and Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Sarah Troughton

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The spacious pub is one of Arkell's biggest, with more than 400 seats. It is designed to look like an old barn which has been converted into a modern and inviting venue for wining and dining, with a large back patio providing views onto a vast expanse of open countryside.

Swindon Advertiser: James Arkell mingles at the grand opening of his brewery's newest pubJames Arkell mingles at the grand opening of his brewery's newest pub

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This is the first pub built by Arkell's since The Tawny Owl 20 years ago. 

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Swindon Advertiser: Alex Arkell enjoys a drink in The Strawberry ThiefAlex Arkell enjoys a drink in The Strawberry Thief