Best Pubs & Bars in Gloucester Including In City Centre & Docks
There are many pubs in Gloucester to choose from, including traditional boozers and modern bars. Country pubs in the cities’ suburbs can be fun to visit, especially after a walk. There are many options in the city for pet-friendly drinking establishments.
Gloucester City Centre & Dock Pubs & Bars
Some notable public houses in the city to enjoy a pint of beer, lager or cider. Many offer entertainment, including darts, skittles or pool on site.
The Turk’s Head
On Southgate Street, Gloucester is The Turk’s Head is an interesting watering hole. They have uniquely decorated it and also have a vast selection of real ciders to choose from. The Turk’s Head has a friendly, sociable atmosphere and an eccentric list of rules.
Cafe Rene in The City Centre
In a small passageway off Southgate Street, is the vibrant Cafe Rene. Cafe Rene is a popular pub that has a great selection of drinks and often has live music events. They serve a selection of real ales and real ciders, and continental beer options. Cafe Rene is a venue in many of the city’s festivals, often with bands playing. The interior is quite traditional, with wooden furniture, barrels incorporated into the design and a well in the centre of the bar. They have an outside seating area in the historic passageway, a great place for a summer afternoon pint.
The New Inn
In Northgate Street in the city centre is the New Inn, a place steeped in history, and also serves a nice pint. The Inn has a paranormal streak, and people have spotted ghosts there in the past. If approaching from the north, you pass the Spirit of Aviation Statue that celebrates the city’s links to the aerospace industry.
The Pelican one of the city’s oldest pubs
The Pelican Inn is a historic real-ale pub. It is one of the oldest pubs in the city with its history dating back to 1679. This place has a friendly vibe and also is a great place to drink proper beer. They have inside and outside seating and is a stone’s throw from the Cathedral.
Brewhouse & Kitchen
Near to the Quays and Docks on the canal bank just up from Llanthony Bridge. is Brewhouse and Kitchen. The bar is a nice place with a great atmosphere that also serves a great range of drinks. Their lager selection is great and includes some nice Belgian beers of draught like Tongerlo.
England’s Glory
A Pub on London Road that they named after the Englands Glory brand of matches that they produced in the nearby Morelands factory. England’s Glory is a traditional boozer where you can enjoy a pint, darts, or a game of skittles. The pub also serves hearty pub food.
The Old Crown
Located towards the lower end of Westgate Street near St Nicholas Church is The Old Crown. The Old Crown describes themselves as a traditional public house without music or television who serve some great British Organic Beers. In my experience is a great place to meet for a chat with friends or anyone else that is visiting.
The Drunken Duck
In Bull Lane, opposite Peppers Cafe is The Drunken Duck, a small relaxed bar. The Drunken Duck is a cosy venue with indoor or outdoor seating in a friendly environment. Angie’s provides a relaxed and classy venue for those who appreciate quality products in a relaxing establishment.
The ground floor of Gloucester’s smallest bar is a great place to meet up with friends or colleagues. The Drunken Duck is a sizeable chill-out area upstairs in the venue, where you can relax over a bottle of wine, play games including chess, cards and backgammon. A highlight of The Drunken Duck is their beer options, which include some nice German wheat beers.
Imperial Inn
On Northgate street, in the city centre, is the Imperial Inn. It’s a handy pub to pop in for a drink if in the area. It has an interesting facade with colourful tiles. They have plenty of seats inside or a few on the street. I enjoyed a few continental lagers here and found the clientele friendly and a nice place to have a beer.