09/05/26 - Marlborough Nights

8 Pubs, All CAMRA UnendorsedDay 1 of "A Wiltshire Way" delivers me into Marlborough. Having passed not a single open pub since Swindon, I am delighted to have 8 to play in on a Saturday night. That's a lot to be not bothering the Bible, but has CAMRA got it right in their mass exclusion?After the church, the first building I pay attention to is my digs for tonight. The handsome Bear.Look closely - Arkells Sadly, the first pint on the Odyssey is Arkells. Beer for people that think Donnington Ales are too racy.The blandest IPA From a resident's perspective, I know I'm doomed. The bunting is going up for a 50th Birthday Party. Space is being made for a band. At least they were a good band. Their midnight-approaching encore was Nick Cave's "Red Right Hand".A walk down the broad high street to find out what else is on offer.The Tap is a hidden away little micro, where a very expensive French restaurant was also found for my evening meal. It's takeaways on benches from here on in,…