Cafe Rene, Gloucester

You go under the archway and into a courtyard with picnic-benches. Inside Cafe Rene is very interesting - the ceiling is, in parts, made of bottles there is also a wall of corks and an old well in the centre of the room. For added interest the bar is held up with old barrels. During the day there is often music being piped in, if there are few people around ask the friendly staff to change it for you. In the evening (weekends) a live performer/group can often be heard coving a wide variety of musical tastes, the ale has recently gone downhill, but the famous cheddar valley orange cider is as good as ever and the house wines are superb.

19 Sep 2006 11:44

The Lower George Inn, Gloucester

Everytime I roll into this pub I have a fantastic time. It has a bad (undeserved) reputation due to people judging on the looks of the clientel and the decor. The bikers, goths, punks and other characters are some of the nicest people you will ever meet, and the bar staff are really friendly. (by the way guys Geordie isn't there anymore - try Cafe Renee) Congratulations on a Cracking pub Eddie! And if any of you are in the area and want a spit'n'sawdust kinda pub with real people - try here!

19 Sep 2006 10:57