COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE Alphabetical Index S - Z ~ S ~ SEVEN TUNS Chedworth 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 Waggledance or Special alternating with any seasonal brew. Bombardier / Waggledance / Young's Bitter @ 1st September 2007 SHIP INN Framilode Located in the back lanes between Frampton and Epney, it is very easy to miss the turning into the pub's access road. It has changed hands a few times over the years but the real ales have remained a constant feature, although the guests don't seem to be so adventurous any more. A lack of attention on the ordering or highly popular drinking den - both clips were turned round on our last visit. No real ale available - awaiting delivery! @ 10th April 2007 SHUTTER INN Gotherington No longer the old cosy ambience of a traditional country pub, but more the current fashion of minimalist paintings and bare flooring. A decent ale or two makes the place much more attractive. Flowers IPA / Festival Bitter / Stroud's Tom Long @ 30th April 2007 STIRRUP CUP INN Bisley 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 two regular session beers and one guest, more often than not yet another session beer. Caledonian Deuchars / Greene King IPA / Ringwood Best @ 7th October 2007 SWAN Coombe Hill 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 ales from which to choose. Battledown's Brigand / Uley Bitter @ 16th October 2007 SWAN INN Staunton Much smartened up nowadays and a homely feel about the place. Very heavy on the cuisine and that could make it or break it. Once the last of the diners has gone the pub tends to shut up as there doesn't seem to be much of a 'local' element. Shame really, as there is a good pint to be had with two guests and a standard (Landlord) - just don't make it too late. Spitfire / Timothy Taylor Landlord/ Tribute @ 22nd April 2008 ~ T ~ TEDDINGTON HANDS INN Teddington, Tewkesbury Different landlords over the years and different beers but definitely going in the right direction now. The IPA is the regular accompanied by two constantly changing guests. Flowers IPA / Holden's Golden Glow / Timothy Taylor Landlord @ 5th February 2008 THREE HORSESHOES Frampton-On-Severn 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. Adnam's Best / Hooky Bitter / Uley Bitter @ 3rd July 2007 TRAVELLER'S REST Malswick, Newent More changes! The lounge bar has been converted into an additional part of a restaurant to adjoin the conservatory. Still no sign of the wonderful ales that once encouraged a full social evening on the premises, the last visit prompting our first walkout there. Bass @ 7th February 2007 TUDOR ARMS Slimbridge 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. Cottage's Paw Father / Mole's Holey Moley / Palmer's Dorset Gold / Wickwar's Premium Spring Ale / Uley Pig's Ear @ 18th March 2008 TUNNEL HOUSE INN Coates Seeing is believing with this one. Standing by the Sapperton Tunnel on the Stroudwater Canal this quaint, Bohemian antiquity exudes atmosphere. Recent refurbishment has added a large restaurant room, which fortunately doesn't impinge on the unique ambience. It's ale selection can be unusual sometimes which is an attraction in itself. Hooky Bitter / Mann's St.George and the Dragon Ale / Uley Bitter @ 24th April 2007 TWELVE BELLS Witcombe 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. From three to two selections but only 6X now - it seems to be getting worse. 6X @ 8th November 2007 TWELVE BELLS INN Lewis Lane, Cirencester Cirencester's premier real ale pub. An unpretentious establishment providing an array of unusual ales with good food at very reasonable prices. No frills - just friendly banter and plenty of quality ale - never the same collection twice. Coastal's Tweeky's Special / Cotswold Spring's Olde English Rose / Milk Stout / Rother Valley's Boadicea Ale / Wye Valley Bitter @ 1st April 2008 ~ V ~ VILLAGE INN Nailsworth A unique experience. A proper traditional pub catering for the whole community with the added benefit of its own brewery. Four of their own brand ales plus guests. Excellent! Artist's Ale / The Mayor's Bitter / Town Crier / The Vicar's Stout / Mole's Ruckin' Mole / Spinning Dog's Scrum Down @ 11th March 2008 VINE TREE Randwick, Stroud One of those pubs that different landlords have strived to get going but never quite made it past the 'locals only' stage. Once inside though, it is a friendly place where Abbot Ale can be the saving grace, but usually turned around when we visit, more's the shame. Greene King IPA / 6X @ 23rd January 2007 ~ W ~ WEIGHBRIDGE INN Longfords, Minchinhampton 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. Three regular ales. Uley's Laurie Lee Bitter / Uley Old Spot / 6X @ 11th August 2007 WHEATSHEAF INN Cricklade Street, Cirencester Wall to wall televisions and plenty of viewers when the 'footy' is on. Putting that aside there is a half decent selection of ales. London Pride / Slater's Bitter / York's Yorkshire Terrier @ 6th March 2007 WHITE HART INN Broadoak, Newnham Sit out on the 'esplanade', enjoy the views of the Severn and it's sandbanks across to Arlingham and imagine you're at the seaside. A nautical theme prevails throughout this Greene King pub with up to three of it's own brand brews available. The downside can be reversed pump clips being all too common. Greene King IPA / Old Speckled Hen / Rocking Rudolph @ 30th December 2007 WHITE HART INN Winchcombe Still the White Hart despite the 'Sausage and Wine' logo. Quite a busy place now, though only two ales instead of three. St.Austell's Tribute / Whittington's Olde Tom @ 23rd October 2007 WHITE HART Ashton Keynes A deceptively long building with rooms either end of the narrow bar area. A well looked after and popular village pub which seems to have settled on the IPA and 6X as standards. Not to our taste, so it's down to the third pump to persuade us to stay. Cotswold Way / Greene King IPA / 6X @ 2nd October 2007 WHITE LION INN Cambridge Not impressive ales a few years ago so the pub remained off limits to our visits. After alteration and refurbishment, a much improved three pump ale selction was introduced, but this can be reduced back to two at times. One of these is always the excellent Broadside but the others are only ever a non-descript offering. If the Broadside disappears then the off limits tag could very well be reinstated. Adnam's Broadside / Bass @ 9th December 2006 WILD DUCK Ewen, Cirencester 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. Up to six ales of normally tried and tested brews with a winter appearance of 'Old Peculiar', but sometimes too many session type 'Best Bitters' takes the shine off for our tastes. Archer's Golden / Butcombe Bitter / Dorothy Goodbody's Golden Ale / Duck Pond Bitter / Old Speckled Hen / Theakston's Best @ 23rd April 2008 WOOLPACK INN Slad, Stroud The famous 'Laurie Lee' pub that needs no introduction. The character and ambience of the place is deeply rooted despite the introduction of a modern 'food bar'. Uley beers are the norm, supplemented with one guest ale. Spingo Middle / Uley Old Spot / Uley Pig's Ear / Uley Bitter @ 15th April 2008 ~ Y ~ YEW TREE INN Chaceley Stock 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 still retained plus a couple of guests that change frequently. Brakspear's Bitter / Butty Bach @ 29th April 2008 OTHER PAGES