COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE Alphabetical Index S - Z ~ S ~ SEVEN TUNS Chedworth GL54 4AE A very traditional village pub, very sparse inside, but wonderfully atmospheric. Nothing can be more tranquil than sitting outside on a summer's day watching the water cascading from the stream opposite into it's stone reservoir. A Young's outlet (now including Wells) with two or three pumps on. Well's Bombardier / Young's Bitter / Young's Kew Gold @ 17th October 2009 SHIP INN Framilode GL2 7LH Located in the back lanes between Frampton and Epney, it is very easy to miss the turning into the pub's access road. An enjoyable setting alongside the start of the Stroudwater Canal gives the pub a big bonus, but the real ale rewards can be a bit hit and miss. Three selections could have been found at one time but nowadays only a lone pump. Timothy Taylor Landlord @ 10th March 2009 SHUTTER INN Gotherington GL52 9EZ No longer the old cosy ambience of a traditional country pub, but more the current minimalist fashion with bare flooring. A decent ale or two makes the place much more attractive, especially in winter with the roaring log fire. Cotswold Spring's Gloucestershire Glory / London Pride / Sharp's Doom Bar @ 29th September 2009 STIRRUP CUP INN Bisley GL6 7BL A pub of changing fortunes along the years altering it's ambience to suit. Can vary from a cosy Cotswold hideaway to the raucous village local. Beer choice usually provides up to three standard ales with the odd subtle change. BOB / Doom Bar / Ringwood Bitter @ 26th April 2009 SWAN Coombe Hill GL19 4BA Aspires to be a restaurant more than a pub these days. When it re-opened under it's old name again there seemed to be a distinct demarcation for eating and drinking, but now the preferred customer is the diner. Nevertheless, if you happen to choose a quiet night it is much to your advantage as there is always a couple of decent local ales from which to choose. Goff's Jouster / Uley Bitter @ 12th February 2009 SWAN INN Staunton GL19 3QA Much smartened up nowadays and a homely but eclectic feel about the place. Very heavy on the cuisine but there seems to be more of a 'local' element these days. Two or three pumps in action with one being standard (Timothy Taylor Landlord turned round when we called). Spitfire @ 26th May 2009 ~ T ~ TEDDINGTON HANDS INN Teddington, Tewkesbury GL20 8NE Different landlords over the years and different beers but definitely going in the right direction now. The IPA is the regular accompanied by up to two constantly changing guests. Flowers IPA / Timothy Taylor Landlord / 6X @ 29th September 2009 THREE HORSESHOES Frampton-On-Severn GL2 7OY Frampton's other pub. An unfortunate description but somehow true. More of a local and maybe not as refined for the tourist, but the choice of beer can be good sometimes. Butcombe Bitter / Uley Bitter @ 1st June 2008 TUDOR ARMS Shepherd's Patch, Slimbridge GL2 7BP Although a longer journey is required, the ales at the end of it can be well worth it. With the Wildfowl Trust just across the canal bridge the pub is well used and hence there are up to six casks available. Uley and Wickwar brews are usually represented, but the adventurous guests are quite an attraction. Palmer's Dorset Gold / Severn Vale's Severn Nations / Wickwar's Banker$ Draft / Wye Valley's Mappa Mundi / Uley Pig's Ear / 6X @ 10th March 2009 TUNNEL HOUSE INN Coates GL7 6PW Seeing is believing with this one. Standing by the Sapperton Tunnel on the Stroudwater Canal this quaint, Bohemian antiquity exudes atmosphere. It's ale selection can be unusual sometimes which is an attraction in itself, but Uley is a standard bearer. Hooky Bitter / Uley Bitter / Uley Old Spot @ 1st September 2009 TWELVE BELLS Witcombe GL3 4SS A Beefeater pub of two halves; the restaurant and all that comes with it on the one hand, mixing with the local drinkers standing around the bar on the other. Usual Beefeater type ales with the ubiquitous 6X at the fore. Black Sheep / 6X @ 25th July 2009 ~ V ~ VILLAGE INN Nailsworth GL6 0HH A unique experience. A proper traditional pub catering for the whole community with the added benefit of its own brewery. Up to four of their own brand ales plus guests. Excellent! Artist's Ale / Town Crier / The Vicar's Stout / Mole's Moel, Moel @ 13th January 2009 ~ W ~ WEIGHBRIDGE INN Longfords, Minchinhampton GL6 9AL Home of the famous '2 in 1 pies'. Two small lounge bars and two more small dining areas, but if you just want to drink, there are bar stools provided - table reservations are the order of the day. Alternatively, visit in summer and enjoy the extensive patios at the rear of the building. Two regular ales with another constantly changing guest e.g.'Stroud Organic' below Stroud's Organic Ale / Uley Old Spot / 6X @ 25th August 2009 WHEATSHEAF INN Cricklade Street, Cirencester GL7 1HY Wall to wall televisions and plenty of viewers when the 'footy' is on. Putting that aside there is a half decent selection of ales in the winter months. Any other time can see a less enthusiastic display. Butcombe Bitter / Butcombe Blond @ 2nd September 2008 WHITE HART INN Broadoak, Newnham GL14 1JB Has seen better days no doubt and being a Greene King pub, the ales are never going to entice (especially with reversed pump clips a speciality). The best course of action is to choose a sunny day and sit out on on the 'esplanade', enjoy the majestic views of the Severn and it's sandbanks across to Arlingham and not worry too much about the ale! Greene King IPA / Old Speckled Hen @ 8th August 2009 WHITE HART INN Winchcombe GL54 5LJ Still the White Hart despite the 'Sausage and Wine' logo. A huge disappointment on the ale front with only two pumps now; Bass (never a favourite) accompanied with a very tired Jouster. Must do better. Bass / Jouster @ 11th November 2008 WHITE HART Ashton Keynes SN6 6NX A deceptively long building with rooms either end of the narrow bar area, one being the restaurant. A well looked after and popular village pub which seems to have settled on two standard ales as below. Cotswold Way / 6X @ 7th April 2009 WILD DUCK Ewen, Cirencester GL7 6BY One of the most atmospheric places you could possibly find. A large bar area with plenty of seating and a restaurant scattered around many nooks and crannies; the courtyard being an added attraction for the good weather. No longer the force it used to be when the 'Old Peculiar' flowed; now unfortunately, a lot of Greene King beers and their associated brewery 'guests'. Abbot Ale / Duck Pond Bitter / Greene King Bonkers Conkers / Ridley's Witchfinder / Old Speckled Hen @ 27th October 2009 WOOLPACK INN Slad, Stroud GL6 7QA The famous 'Laurie Lee' pub that needs no introduction with the character and ambience of the place deeply rooted. Uley beers are the norm, supplemented with guest ales. Butcombe Blonde / Stroud Budding / Uley Bitter / Uley Old Spot / Uley Pig's Ear @ 12th August 2009 ~ Y ~ YEW TREE INN Chaceley Stock GL19 4EQ The Old Ferry Inn name has been discarded and it's back to the Yew Tree that we all knew and loved. Butty Bach is the popular mainstay, coupled normally with a guest that changes frequently. Wye Valley's Butty Bach @ 28th July 2009 OTHER PAGES