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Courtyard setting off a shopping street in the city centre. Has a Grade 2 listing which states: "Recorded as a hostelry in the Abbey Rental of 1455 and converted as a coffee house and tavern in 1672, the probable date of the rebuilding of the main block. Traditionally, the inn is associated with a visit to Gloucester by King William III. To show his contempt for a Jacobite club which met in the upper room of the south range, the king is reputed to have ridden his horse up the stair leading to the room from the courtyard". Handpulls on Saturday were Dartmoor Jail Ale, Stroud's Tom Long, Wye Valley HPA, St Austell Tribute (which was good), Butcombe Rare Breed, Hogs Back TEA and TT Golden Best. Sandwiches were massive and great value.
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This pub is literally a hidden gem, situated down a short and narrow lane off one of the city centres main streets(but clearly signposted). It is a fine historic building, lovely inside and out and nicely kept and presented. A very wide range of real ales on tap.
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The Fountain, like a number of other local pub is situated in a courtyard off a main street in the centre of the city. It had a surprisingly decent range of real ales - Wickwar Bob, Butcombe Bitter, Bristol Beer Factory Independence, St Austell Tribute, Dartmoor Jail Ale, Hillside Legless Cow & Timothy Taylor Landlord. Unfortunately there were no dark ales and no real cider either. Despite this, it I definitely one of the better pubs in the city.
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Gorgeous old coaching inn on the main drag in Gloucester. It is a nice environment but crucially the owners haven't used its prime location and history to excuse themselves of putting in any effort and instead you have welcoming and efficient staff, good food, a wide (and from the pump labels on display on one of the walls) constantly changing range of real ales supplemented by a choice of lagers and bottled beers. The prices were on a par for the area and the quality of the pints was very high. If pushed I'd say that The Pelican is the only pub I visited in the area which beats it for beer quality, but that overall this was my favourite pub I drank in when I was in town. I would say that both this place an The Pelican qualify as "must-sees" if you are in Gloucester and enjoy a pint in a high quality pub.
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Historic coaching inn with adult and calm punters the evening I visited. Friendly staff. Decent cask ales on. Did not eat. A "must" pub to visit when in Gloucester.
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This is a solid 7 out of 10 pub to me. It naturally caters for shoppers/tourists but the staff were fine, the prices reasonable and the beer good in both choice and quality. The smell of cooking that suddenly wafted in from nowhere was a bit off-putting but that's what happens when you drink at lunchtime.
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Naff place. Plus points is that it offers seven casks, many from local breweries, it has a wonderful fireplace, and it had a relaxed outside area. Minus points are lack of atmosphere, tasteless decor with working mens club carpet, piped music a tad too loud and of questionable choice, and naff staff.
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Good meals at reasonable prices. A proper English pub in the heart of the city. Good range of beers too.
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Nice enough old pub that has been refurbed down an alley off the main shopping street. Four or five ales on - had the Otter Amber whih made a good start to the day.
anonymous - 19 Jan 2014 12:31 |
My second visit to the pub as an "away" rugby fan, 12 months between visits.
My friends and I found the staff to be polite, a reasonable selection of real ales, although nothing overly exciting. Both of the Hook Norton brews were in good condition, Mild and Old Hooky.
The four of us had different meals, with no complaints.
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Mixed view of this one. First visit, my first pint was fine, but the second (a different brew) tasted like vinegar. The barman willingly gave me a different pint, but I noticed he didn't take the other beer off. I went again about four days later, and exactly the same thing - the second pint I had was right off. This time, though, a different barman not only replaced the barrel, but gave me a pint of beer from the new one at half price. So it rather redeemed itself.
As others have said, it lacks a bit of atmosphere, but I thought it was a nice enough place to have a pint.
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It's worth going here for the food - it really is good. The open fire, too, is great in the winter. Unfortunately, the staff can be rude, it's often very quiet, and the decor is ill-conceived - it's an old building with lovely historic features, so why has it been dressed up like a Changing Rooms makeover gone wrong? Feels chilly - would do much better to bin the naff pictures and curtains and go with a cosy, traditional look. The courtyard, on the other hand, is lovely in summer when it's covered in flowers - someone's made a real effort there. Could live without the piped music outdoors though.
Particularly worth going on a rugby match day, when it's busy and there's more of an atmosphere.
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The great shame about this pub is the staff. The landlady is incredibly rude. I have witnessed her on several occasions being very nasty to customers who have been politely complaining about the very overpriced and badly cooked food. Other staff are also rude to you even if you get the chance to be served because they are more interested in talking amongst themselves ( usually rubbishing their boss ) One of the staff who is either American or Canadian looks at you as though you've just committed murder when you ask for a drink. As I said, a real shame because this building itself and the courtyard are lovely but I won't be going back until there's a change of management.
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Large pub with an outdoor secluded seating area. 6 ales on offer with prices ranging from �3 upwards. The Purity Gold was fine. Rather annoying and pointless background music.
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A large welcoming boozer with a big open fire thowing some real heat out, ideal for the likes our party who had been dragged around the shops on a cold winters afernoon. Good real ale coice inc Jennings, Black Sheep, and a couple from local Breweries The Great Wetern & Battledown. Definately worth a visit.
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We called in the Fountain Inn after having a good walk around Gloucester and we were really thankfull of the large open fire in the bar area. The fountain Inn is a great place and is packed full of history.
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had a meal here a few years ago food was ok but I've had better from the other pubs
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Stopped off here whilst on a steam trip from London. Very surprised that this isn't in the GBG.....hopefully 2011? 6 ales on, 2 or 3 regulars with the balance ever changing guests from micros or small breweries with an emphasis on local. We only time for 2 each and all were in excellent condition. Spot the amazing fireplace. Position is down a passage off the pedestrianised Westgate and so very central and convenient. Helpfull and knowlegeable bar person. Deserves lots of custom.
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Visited twice early doors about 4 weeks ago. It did a very brisk lunchtime trade, mostly outside in the sun. Despite a misunderstanding that saw the barman translate 'ham, egg and chips' into 'haddock and chips' (very swiftly remedied by the kitchen) and despite his petulance when asked to refund the price difference, I rate the Fountain pretty high. Excellent ale, and clear signs of a brain in charge of the kitchen. It should do well.
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3 real ales available and I chose a couple of pints of Abbot Ale. I must say they were lovely.
The greeting from the staff was very friendly and I was made to feel very welcome.
The atmosphere was very relaxed and I enjoyed my hour there.
Will be definitely be returning.
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Only ever been in here early evening. Relaxed, calm with decent ales. Will visit again when in the area.
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This pub has had a number of management changes over the last few years as well as some periods of complete closure, but it looks now as if the current regime will restore it to the fine pub it was about six years ago.
Nestling in a pretty courtyard and reached by a little alley from Westgate Street the charming old building provides a cosy place to eat and drink (log fire burning in cold weather). A good selection of real ales including a delicious pint of Tribute are offered next to a decent pint of Guinness and the usual cold lagers for the younger patron. The staff are amazingly efficient and professional (I can only assume they�ve all been recruited from outside the city), and the food served is of very good quality. Neither the food or beer are cheap but that�s not a criticism as the quality of this pub experience is maintained throughout your visit, and ultimately no �real� pub can survive offering cheap booze anymore.
My only criticism � a minor one � is the background music selection which seems to be an insipid collection of eighties electro pop, endlessly repeated! A would suggest a more intuitive approach to musical choice might improve the ambience somewhat.
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Went in yesterday, I had the Freeminer bitter and my mate had the St Austell tribute unfortunately they were undrinkable. I only hope we caught the place on a bad day otherwise I can't see them keeping customers for long.
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Sought out this place on old entries in the Good Beer Guide. Main street entrance shut so went down a side alley to fing gates chained and a notice on the wall of reposession. Oh dear.
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Still one of the best in the City, always busy but rarely too crowded.
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I now withdraw its status as the best in the city. It has been eclipsed by another nearby, its beer range is not exciting nor cheap. Still good for food.
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I worked here a couple of years ago - and with the disliked ex-owners gone, it's a great pub. A very ordinary selection of beers, but they're favourites. Nice seating area and good food (Steak is a little pricey though.)
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Excellent pub. Feels like a country pub but it's in the heart of the city. A nice garden area and reasonable food at reasonable prices. Michelin starred it's not but for a place to rest and recuperate after a days shopping or before and after a trip to Kingsholm for the rugby, where better?
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Rather smokey but well kept (if slightly uninspiring choice of beers) Quiet. friendly service.
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Great pub - one of Gloucester's finest. I always make a visit when up from London.
The home-made food is great, I like this place.
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The best in Gloucester City. I always use it to drink and eat before home games at Gloucester Rugby.
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