Live Music — Pubs in Gloucester
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Found 10 live music pubs in Gloucester
Cross Keys Inn
Cross Keys Lane, Gloucester GL1 2HQ
Fine privately owned 16th century inn tucked away off Southgate Street with two bars, one large, one small. One well kept ale, often local. Various evening events: the large bar is used for live music every Saturday night, a fortnightly Rock DJ, twice monthly pub quiz, music 'open mic' on the last Wednesday of the month and comedy 'open mic' on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Closed lunchtimes and Sunday. Please note that there are no fixed opening hours. The advice is "The aim is to open by 5pm Monday to Saturday however closing hours are very flexible according to custom."
New Inn Hotel
16, Northgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1SF
The New Inn originated in about 1350 as a pilgrims' inn for the accommodation of visitors to the shrine of Edward II in St Peter's Abbey (now the Cathedral). After falling into disrepair, the inn was rebuilt by John Twining in 1455 and came to be recognised as the largest hostelry in the country. Following the death of Edward VI in 1553, an attempt was made to keep the English throne in Protestant hands. Lady Jane Grey was proclaimed Queen at the New Inn and at two other places in England, but there is no historical evidence to support the claim that she was actually staying at the inn at the time. Sadly Jane's reign lasted only seventeen days before Catholic Mary Tudor deposed her. Just two years later 'Bloody' Queen Mary was to order the Bishop of Gloucester to be burnt at the stake. In Elizabethan times the Inn's main courtyard, surrounded by oak galleries draped with foliage, was used by minstrels and players, and it is quite possible that William Shakespeare appeared here with the Lord Chamberlain's Men. The courtyard still occasionally hosts travelling theatre companies, and one was filmed here in 2003 for Michael Wood's "In Search of Shakespeare" series for BBC TV. In the mid-1950s Berni Inns purchased the Inn and converted non-residential rooms on the ground floor and first floors to thirteen bars
Sword
43-45 Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2NW
Former 17th century pub, enlarged by incorporating the adjacent shop that was one the workplace of the "Tailor of Gloucester" now immortalised by Beatrix Potter. Single bar with pictures of old Gloucester and Toby jugs. Popular for lunchtime food.
Dick Whittington's
100 Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2PE
The imposing 18th Century brick frontage of this Grade I listed building hides a 15th century structure that was the Whittington family town house until 1546. The Victorian style bar dominates the spacious medieval interior. Downstairs, the Black Cat cellar bar is available for events, parties and private functions. On 23rd May 2019 it closed but reopened late July under the auspices of Severn Cider. The initial offering was just one real ale and 4 real ciders along with live music at the weekends. Severn Cider relinquished the licence of the Dick Whittington in September 2020.
Baker Street
230 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2EZ
A Victorian pub that has been totally refurbished internally. Tasteful decor with carpeting throughout. Sherlock Holmes memorabilia not overdone. Skittle alley incorporated into pub but round corner from bar.
Coach & Horses Inn (the Cider House)
2, St Catherine Street, Gloucester GL1 2BX
An 18th century (or earlier) Inn in a group of buildings of similar age. Retains protruding upper storey though the all too apparent exterior beams are merely paint jobs on plaster. Interior in no way reflects age and history. Home of "The Cider Tree", a cider pub with an extensive selection of cider and perry.
Fountain Inn
53 Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2NW
Extremely popular 17th century inn on the site of an ale house, known to have existed in 1216. King William III is said to have ridden his horse up the outside stairs to show contempt for the Jacobites who met here. Today, a passage leads from Westgate Street into a courtyard that is ablaze with flowers in the summer. A large door opens into the Cathedral bar with panelled ceiling and carved stone fireplace. The modernised Orange Room serves as an overflow area or a room for private functions. The inn regularly plays host to local Morris Dancers and live music.
Cafe Rene
Marylone, 31 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1TP
Disappointing use of a medieval building approached via arch by St. Mary de Lode church. Single bar serves two rooms. Extensive food menu available 12 noon to 9pm. Live music weekends. Annual beer & cider festival in conjunction with the Blues Festival, usually July. Entrance charge after 11pm, no entry after 1am.
Tank
12-14 Llanthony Road, Gloucester GL1 2EH
A welcoming, urban warehouse style bar with a contemporary feel in the heart of the Gloucester Docks. Though primarily selling Gloucester beers, ciders and guest beers are also available. Food is available in the shape of local meats and chesses served on platters, along with a selection of hand-made pizza.
Angie's
Bull Lane, Gloucester, Gloucester GL1 2HG
Gloucester's smallest bar, tucked in Bull Lane just off Westgate Street. A very friendly and relaxed venue. Upstairs is a chill out area, to enjoy board games, listen to some music, entertain others on the piano or just relax. Talk to the landlord about how Angie's came about, and enjoy. Two changing beers.