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BAKER STREET See Map
230, Southgate Street, GL1 2EZ
SO8281917851
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 383457
No Real Ale!
2007
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BAR H2O See Map
113-119, Eastgate Street, GL1 1QB
SO8353318255
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 550523
No Real Ale!
2007
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BUTLERS VENUE BAR See Map
99-101, Eastgate Street, GL1 1PY
SO8347518304
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 304314
No Real Ale!
2007
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CAFE RENE See Map
Marylone, GL1 1TP
SO8309018445
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 309340
BRAKSPEAR Bitter (G)
FREEMINER Speculation Ale (G)
WICKWAR Seasonal (G)
Disappointing use of a medieval building
approached via arch by St. Mary de Lode
church. Single bar serves two rooms.
Wide range of ciders.
2007
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CHAMBERS See Map
27, St. Aldate Street, GL1 1RP
SO8342118583
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 417089
No Real Ale!
2007
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COACH AND HORSES INN See Map
2, St Catherine Street, GL1 2BX
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 525867
FULLER London Pride (H)
An 18th century (or earlier) Inn in a
group of buildings of similar age.
Retains protruding upper storey though
the all too apparent exterior beams are
merely paint jobs on plaster. Interior
in no way reflects age and history.
2007
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CROSS KEYS INN See Map
Cross Keys Lane, GL1 2HQ
SO8308818518
Off Southgate Street
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 523358
website:http://www.crosskeysinngloucester.co.uk/
GUEST BEER Beer range varies (H)
Fine privately owned 18th century Inn
tucked away off Southgate Street. Two
well kept ales, often local. Bistro
style food with light lunch special
every day. Small cocktail bar.
Attractive sun terrace with cover (for
smokers) and decking. Pub transforms
itself for evening trade: 'Open Mike' on
alternate Wednesdays; live music on
Friday and Saturday; karaoke on Sunday.
Closed Sunday lunchtime.
(Gloucester)
2010
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DEAN'S WALK INN See Map
86, St. Catherine Street, GL1 2PY
SO8315419088
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 415762
SHARP'S Doom Bar Bitter (H)
Early 19th century pub closed by
Whitbread, burnt down by squatters in
1979, then rebuilt and enlarged by an
entrepreneur. Old advertising signs
decorate interior and exterior while
humour is added by a huge rugby ball
protruding from roof. Live entertainment
or karaoke mid-week. Real ale usually
only available during rugby matches.(Gloucester)
2007
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DICK WHITTINGTON See Map
100, Westgate Street, GL1 2PE
SO8292318762
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 502039
ST AUSTELL Tribute (H)
WELLS Bombardier (H)
GUEST BEER Six Real Ales (H)
The imposing 18th Century brick frontage
of this Grade I listed building hides a
15th century structure that was the
Whittington town house until 1546.
Attractively converted to a pub in the
early 1980s, its Victorian style bar
blends well with the spacious medieval
interior. Up to seven superbly kept
guest ales from small breweries
nationwide usually include a dark one.
Excellent home-cooked food is served
lunchtimes till 1500 and evenings till
2100 (noon to 1800 on Sunday). The Black
Cat cellar bar is available for private
functions. A patio/garden permits summer
drinking in the shadow of the adjacent
church. Gloucester CAMRA City Pub of the
Year 2005 to 2007.(Gloucester)
2012
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ENGLAND'S GLORY See Map
66-68, London Road, GL1 3PB
SO8398318881
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 302948
website:http://www.wadworth.co.uk/gloucester/englands_glory/
WADWORTH IPA (H)
WADWORTH 6X (H)
WADWORTH Seasonal Beers (H)
WADWORTH Horizon (H)
WADWORTH Bishop's Tipple (H)
Although rebuilt internally in 1992, the
lounge bar of this prominent community
pub has a longer established feel with
lots of wood, including ceiling beams,
smart tables and chairs, and a red
carpet and red paint. A log fire
completes the picture with a mantelpiece
book swop library. The public bar has a
large screen TV for sporting events, and
there is a double skittle alley. A wide
selection of home-cooked food is offered
at reasonable prices. There are regular
quizzes and the Morris men occasionally
rehearse here. Wheelchair WC.(Gloucester)
(94)
2011
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FAMOUS PINT POT See Map
74, Bruton Way, GL1 1EP
SO8370818257
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 416840
FULLER London Pride (H)
Former "Locomotive" became a free house
in 70s. Addition of terraced houses
alongside in late 80s created a second
bar essentially for youngsters. Decor of
false beams and rough plaster throughout
creates "Olde Worlde" appearance
enhanced by old advertising signs and
displays of cigarette cards etc.
Lunchtime food Monday to Friday.(Gloucester)
2007
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FOSTERS ON THE DOCKS See Map
Kimberley Warehouse, GL1 2ES
SO8276018369
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 300990
website:http://www.fostersonthedocks.com
COURAGE Directors (H)
Converted warehouse in the heart of the
Historic Docks. Large ground floor bar
has warm atmosphere and extends to
quayside conservatory. Popular upstairs
restaurant offers further delights. Food
is served in the bar from 1200 to 2100.
Use public parking in the docks.
2008
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FOUNTAIN INN See Map
53, Westgate Street, GL1 2NW
SO8302818636
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 522562
e-mail:pete@peterrust.wanadoo.co.uk
website:http://www.fountaininn.co.uk/
GREENE KING Abbot (H)
HOOK NORTON Old Hooky (H)
PURITY Gold (H)
ST AUSTELL Tribute (H)
TAYLOR Landlord (H)
GUEST BEER Regular (H)
Extremely popular 17th century inn on
the site of an ale house, known to have
existed in 1216. King William III is
said to have ridden his horse up the
outside stairs to show contempt for the
Jacobites who met here. Today, a passage
leads from Westgate Street into a
courtyard that is ablaze with flowers in
the summer. A large door opens into the
Cathedral bar with panelled ceiling and
carved stone fireplace. The modernised
Orange Room serves as an overflow area
or a room for private functions, and
there is a separate function room
upstairs. Wheelchair WC. The inn
regularly plays host to local Morris
dancers. No food on Sunday evening.(Gloucester)
2011
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FUSION See Map
3, Station Road, GL1 1EN
SO8352418462
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 523246
No Real Ale!
2007
GOLDEN HEART See Map
85, High Street, GL1 4SY
SO8385717404
Tredworth
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 501414
No Real Ale!
2007
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GREAT WESTERN See Map
91, Alfred Street, GL1 4BU
SO8436218086
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 538888
WICKWAR Brand Oak Bitter (H)
Smart back-street pub whose view of the
railway (after which it was re-named in
1986) is not as extensive as it was
before the feeder road alongside was
built. Lounge contains railwayana.
Public bar has pool and other games.
Warm welcome.(Gloucester)
2007
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IMPERIAL INN See Map
59, Northgate Street, GL1 2AG
SO8330618713
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 529918
BASS Draught Bass (H)
BRAINS SA (H)
Listed Victorian M&B pub with original
tiled frontage. Converted from 3 small
rooms to large single bar in 1985 but
given Victorian styling. Popular city
centre boozer.(Gloucester)
2007
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KINGSHOLM INN See Map
8, Kingsholm Road, GL1 3AT
SO8345619139
Opposite Gloucester rugby ground
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 530222
FULLER London Pride (H)
SHEPHERD NEAME Spitfire (H)
Recently enlarged Discovery Inn with
very attractive interior. Rugby photos
and a mural portraying players from all
North Gloucestershire Rugby Combination
teams. Referred to locally as "The
Jockey" because of the pub's association
with the trotting course before rugby
came to Kingsholm.
2007
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LINDEN TREE See Map
73-75, Bristol Road, GL1 5SN
SO8268317386
On A430, 0.75 miles south of City centre
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 527869
e-mail:lindentree@wadworth.co.uk
website:http://www.wadworth.co.uk/gloucester/linden_tree/
WADWORTH IPA (H)
WADWORTH 6X (H)
WADWORTH Seasonal Beers (H)
WADWORTH Horizon (H)
WADWORTH Strong In The Arm (H)
WADWORTH Bishop's Tipple (H)
GUEST BEER Three Guest Ales (G)
Set back from a busy thoroughfare, this
end property of a Grade II listed
Georgian terrace has a 'country' feel
inside. A very popular drinking spot, it
has beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls
(of questionable origin), an open log
fire with unusual canopy, carriage lamps
- even a carriage wheel as a seating
area boundary. A skittle alley opens up
to create extra space. Nine excellently
presented ales are usually stocked
guests from Family Brewers
ever-changing. Substantial home-made
meals (not Saturday or Sunday evening)
and bargain accommodation. On-street
parking advised. There is a small patio
in front and bus route 12 from the city
centre stops nearby.
(12)
2011
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NELSON INN See Map
166, Southgate Street, GL1 2EX
SO8282418070
Tel. Mobile 07748 338794
SHEPHERD NEAME Spitfire (H)
GUEST BEER Two Guest Ales (H)
An early 19th century pub that was owned
by Brimscombe Brewery and subsequently
in turn by George's (of Bristol),
Courage and Ushers. Its green-tiled
frontage bears the pub's name in large
gold letters, and the sign (Ushers) is a
rare portrayal of the Admiral as he
actually appeared (i.e. without the eye
patch). The building was refurbished in
2010, the upper floors being converted
into flats. The lounge has leather sofas
and a tank of live turtles. Now a free
house, its management is keen to
establish a reputation for real ale.
Closed lunchtimes Monday to Wednesday.
2010
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NEW COUNTY HOTEL See Map
44, Southgate Street, GL1 2DU
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 307000
No Real Ale!
2007
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NEW INN HOTEL See Map
16, Northgate Street, GL1 1SF
SO8321518582
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 522177
e-mail:newinngloucester@aol.com
website:http://www.newinn-hotel.co.uk/
GUEST BEER Beer range varies (H)
The New Inn originated in about 1350 as
a pilgrims' inn for the accommodation of
visitors to the shrine of Edward II in
St Peter's Abbey (now the Cathedral).
After falling into disrepair, the inn
was rebuilt by John Twining in 1455 and
came to be recognised as the largest
hostelry in the country. Following the
death of Edward VI in 1553, an attempt
was made to keep the English throne in
Protestant hands. Lady Jane Grey was
proclaimed Queen at the New Inn and at
two other places in England, but there
is no historical evidence to support the
claim that she was actually staying at
the inn at the time. Sadly Jane's reign
lasted only seventeen days before
Catholic Mary Tudor deposed her. Just
two years later 'Bloody' Queen Mary was
to order the Bishop of Gloucester to be
burnt at the stake. In Elizabethan times
the Inn's main courtyard, surrounded by
oak galleries draped with foliage, was
used by minstrels and players, and it is
quite possible that William Shakespeare
appeared here with the Lord
Chamberlain's Men. The courtyard still
occasionally hosts travelling theatre
companies, and one was filmed here in
2003 for Michael Wood's "In Search of
Shakespeare" series for BBC TV. In the
mid-1950s Berni Inns purchased the Inn
and converted non-residential rooms on
the ground floor and first floors to
thirteen bars, each with its own style
of food and/or drinks. It became the
major social centre of the City until in
1970 Berni Inns passed into the hands of
Grand Metropolitan. The New Inn
gradually, under a succession of three
owners, became a pale shadow of its
former self until rescued in the late
1990s by the Chapman Group. Up to six
ales from brewers nationwide can be
found in the bar and one in the
restaurant. Fine function room and
accommodation, and the Inn has its own
traditional coffee house. Gloucester
CAMRA Pub of the Year 2002-4.(Gloucester)
2011
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NEW VICTORY INN See Map
103, High Street, Tredworth, GL1 4SY
SO8382417374
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 309444
No Real Ale!
2007
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OLD BELL INN See Map
9a, Southgate Street, GL1 1TG
SO8314618512
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 541491
website:http://www.theoldbell-tigerseye.co.uk/
COURAGE Best Bitter (H)
MOLE'S Bitter (H)
Worth a visit if only to see the
excellent fire-surround that dates back
to around 1650.
2006
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OLD CROWN See Map
81-83, Westgate Street, GL1 2PG
SO8292618733
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 310517
No Real Ale!
2006
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OLD PELICAN INN See Map
4, St. Mary's Street, GL1 2QR
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 501278
WYCHWOOD Hobgoblin (H)
Very old city pub that will live on in
the annals of Gloucester folklore
despite its change of name from
"Pelican". Extensively refurbished in
1993 to create a very friendly local.
Lunchtime food. Children welcome.
Occasional live entertainment.(Gloucester)
2008
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ONE EYED JACK'S See Map
136, Barton Street, GL1 4EN
SO8376618039
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 530054
No Real Ale!
2007
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PARK END See Map
18, Parkend Road, GL1 5AL
SO8327517511
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 524624
No Real Ale!
2007
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PLOUGH INN See Map
9, Upton Street, GL1 4JT
SO8396317628
Off Barton Street
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 382540
No Real Ale!
2007
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PRIORY HARVESTER See Map
St. Oswolds Retail Park, GL1 2SR
Near Tesco
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 523022
No Real Ale!
2007
QUEEN'S HEAD See Map
68, Kingsholm Road, GL1 3BQ
SO8349919358
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 413374
No Real Ale!
2007
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REGAL See Map
33, King's Square, GL1 1RP
SO8339318619
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 332344
GREENE KING Abbot (H)
MARSTON'S Pedigree (H)
SHEPHERD NEAME Spitfire (H)
THEAKSTON XB (H)
GUEST BEER Regular (G)
A Wetherspoon super-pub in the former
cinema of the same name. The major
architectural features have been
retained with the screen replaced by a
wall of glass looking out onto a patio.
Comfort and quality abounds. No music or
machines. Food all day. Bargain beer
prices. Recently transformed into a
Lloyds No. 1, complete with dance floor.(Gloucester)
2006
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ROBERT RAIKES'S HOUSE See Map
38, Southgate Street, GL1 2DR
SO8306818453
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 303530
No Real Ale!
2008
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SAM'S GRILL See Map
7, Park Road, GL1 1LH
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 415295
No Real Ale!
2004
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SLOANES See Map
3, Brunswick Road, GL1 1HN
SO8323918278
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 382080
BODDINGTONS Bitter (H)
BRAKSPEAR Bitter (H)
CALEDONIAN Deuchars IPA (H)
MARSTON'S Pedigree (H)
SHARP'S Doom Bar Bitter (H)
GUEST BEER Regular (H)
Modern pub located on the ground floor
of Caxton House, once the home of the
printer Jennings. One large bar with a
wide selection of real ales on handpump
and gravity. A beer festival is staged
twice a year. Good disabled access.
2007
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STATION HOTEL & BARS See Map
Bruton Way, GL1 1DE
SO8359418575
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 520022
website:http://www.stationhotelgloucester.co.uk/
FULLER London Pride (H)
MARSTON'S Pedigree (H)
Early Victorian hotel alongside railway
station. Bar carpeted throughout with
period style furniture and fittings and
small pictures relating to the battle of
Waterloo. Mock classical pillars
dominate.(Gloucester)
2007
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TALL SHIP See Map
134, Southgate Street, GL1 2EX
SO8286318155
Entrance to docks
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 522793
WADWORTH 6X (H)
GUEST BEER Regular (H)
Large two-bar pub. Recently refurbished
internally and patio improved. Seafood a
speciality.
2007
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TEAGUE'S BAR See Map
48, Kingsholm Road, GL1 3BH
SO8349419297
Opposite Gloucester rugby ground
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 421733
GREENE KING IPA (H)
Fine red brick pub dating from 1898.
Attractive stepped gable ends and relief
moulds of a white hart with original Ind
Coope Britannia crests add decoration.
Two bars and a function room with
skittles. Popular on rugby days. Ales
policy being reviewed.
2007
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TNT See Map
112, Eastgate Street, GL1 1QT
SO8354218223
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 330808
No Real Ale!
2007
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UNION See Map
43-45, Westgate Street, GL1 2NW
SO8306118641
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 521750
SHARP'S Doom Bar Bitter (H)
WADWORTH 6X (H)
Former 17th century pub, the Union,
enlarged by incorporating the adjacent
shop that was one the workplace of the
"Tailor of Gloucester" now immortalised
by Beatrix Potter. Licensed to the same
family for over 70 years. Single bar
with pictures of old Gloucester and Toby
jugs. Popular for lunchtime food.
2007
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VARSITY See Map
53, Northgate Street, GL1 2AJ
SO8328218700
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 304357
BASS Draught Bass (H)
WYE VALLEY Bitter (H)
Large pub formed by merger of former
Tabard and Kings Arms (and called
Cleopatra's for a time). Popular for
morning coffee and lunches but catering
in the evening for the younger set.
Disco every evening. Videos and a
two-lane ten pin bowling alley.
Students' night is on Wednesday.(Gloucester)
2007
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VAULTS See Map
86, Northgate Street, GL1 1SL
SO8338018705
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 523560
No Real Ale!
2007
VICTORY HOTEL See Map
167, High Street, Tredworth, GL1 4TD
SO8374817198
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 530165
No Real Ale!
2007
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WATER POET See Map
61-63, Eastgate Street, GL1 1PN
SO8319618539
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 783530
GREENE KING Abbot (H)
GREENE KING Ruddles Best (H)
GUEST BEER Three Guest Ales (H)
Opened in 2007, this is a highly
successful second venue for Wetherspoon
in the city. An abundant use of wood, a
warm colour scheme, gilt-framed mirrors,
potted palms and attractive lighting
give an impression of quality. A large
paved and bricked garden with mature
trees and shrubs, contains a spacious
heated shelter for smokers. Up to four
guest ales come from craft brewers, some
local. The cider is from Weston's. Food
is served until 2300.(Gloucester)
2010
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WESTGATE See Map
56, Westgate Street, GL1 2NF
SO8303418682
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 525359
No Real Ale!
2006
WHITESMITHS ARMS See Map
81, Southgate Street, GL1 1UR
SO8288218135
Opposite main entrance to Docks
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 312947
website:http://www.arkells.com/pubs_more2.php?id=670
ARKELL'S 3B (H)
ARKELL'S Moonlight (H)
19th-century dockers' pub, named after
maritime metal-workers, this fine pub
has been sensitively extended to
incorporate the 15th century building
next door (one of the few outside the
city walls to survive the Royalist siege
of 1643). Families welcome. Large
garden. No food on Saturday and Sunday
evening.
2007
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YORK See Map
76, London Road, GL1 3PB
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 522717
YOUNG'S Bitter (H)
GUEST BEER Regular (H)
Ex-Mitchells & Butlers pub dating from
Victorian times and named until recently
'York House'. Converted from a small
two-bar establishment and extended in
1978. Now a comfortable single bar with
snug and an eating area that has quality
modern furniture. Excellent home-made
food is served lunchtimes and evenings
(except Sunday evening). Two guest rooms
are to be added, and the garden is
about to have a water feature and a
children's play area.(Gloucester)
2011
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ZEST BAR See Map
101-103, Eastgate Street, GL1 1PY
SO8347718303
Tel. Gloucester (01452) 502241
No Real Ale!
2006
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