Live Sports — Pubs in Gloucester
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Found 17 live sports pubs in Gloucester
Tall Ship
134 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2EX
Originally called the British Flag. It was acquired by Wadworth of Devizes in the 1990's, and then by Red Oak Taverns in 2019. Reopened in September 2021. A large two-bar pub which was refurbished internally and patio improved in 2015. Seafood is a speciality.
Dean's Walk Inn
86, St. Catherine Street, Gloucester GL1 2PY
Early 19th century pub closed by Whitbread, burnt down by squatters in 1979, then rebuilt and enlarged by an entrepreneur. Old advertising signs decorate interior and exterior while humour is added by a huge rugby ball protruding from roof. Live entertainment or karaoke mid-week. Real ale usually only available during rugby matches.
England's Glory
66-68 London Road, Gloucester GL1 3PB
Although rebuilt internally in 1992, the lounge bar of this prominent community pub has a longer established feel with lots of wood, including ceiling beams, smart tables and chairs, and a red carpet and red paint. A log fire completes the picture with a mantelpiece book swop library. The public bar has a large screen TV for sporting events, and there is a double skittle alley. A wide selection of home-cooked food is offered at reasonable prices. There are steak nights, curry nights and regular quizzes. The Morris men occasionally rehearse here.
Famous Pint Pot
74 Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1EP
With the closure of the Eastgate Railway Station in December 1975 and the subsequent lifting of the tracks the original name of the pub - the Locomotive Inn, which overlooked the railway - lost its historical connection. When Whitbread sold the pub it became a freehouse and was renamed the Famous Pint Pot. In the late 1970's and 1980's it was one of Gloucester's classic real ale haunts. A busy inner ring road (Bruton Way) was constructed where the trains once ran, and Asda supermarket was built on the site of the old station. Places Trading, the owners of the Famous Pint Pot, refurbished the pub in 2002 and also enlarged it. An associated night club called Interaction was constructed on the site of the former beer garden which also opened in 2002. However, the night club failed and in October 2017 an application was submitted to convert the entire complex to residential use. After two years of uncertainty the pub opened again without ceremony in December 2019, revitalised as the Famous Pint Pot Cafe and Bar. An official opening was held on 13th March 2020, ironically coinciding with the lockdown of licensed premises because of the coronavirus. Google Maps feature an interactive tour of the interior of the cafe bar. Breakfasts are served from 9 am and the pub is child friendly.
Imperial Inn
59, Northgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2AG
Listed Victorian M&B pub with original tiled frontage. Converted from 3 small rooms to large single bar in 1985 but given Victorian styling. Popular city centre boozer.
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
Abbey
53 Northgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2AJ
Originally two pubs but converted some years ago into one large pub in the centre of Gloucester close to the Cathedral. Sells reasonable priced pub food and a range of real ales. Popular venue to watch sports TV with a large screen and several smaller ones. Busy on match days when Gloucester Rugby play at home.
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.
Whitesmiths Arms
81 Southgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1UR
19th-century dockers' pub, named after maritime metal-workers, this fine pub has been sensitively extended to incorporate the 15th century building next door (one of the few outside the city walls to survive the Royalist siege of 1643). Families welcome. Large garden. No food on Saturday and Sunday evening.
King Edward Vii
47, Old Cheltenham Road, Longlevens, Gloucester GL2 0AN
Attractive red-brick pub built in 1907 by Mitchells and Butlers, and renamed after Edward VII's visit to Gloucester in 1909; this large, popular community asset was given a total refit in 2001, featuring some practical modern styling and a large, central bar layout. The working fireplace has been kept; with their menu choices going down well with the locals. The regularly changing guest ales are sourced from the Ember Inns cask list. A wonderful, petite garden graces the front.
Avenue
227, Bristol Road, Gloucester GL1 5TH
Well refurbished Victorian hotel, now a lively community pub with strong sporting overtones (children's play area in garden). No food on Sunday, or Monday evening.
Linden Tree
73-75, Bristol Road, Gloucester GL1 5SN
Set back from a busy thoroughfare, this end property of a Grade II listed Georgian terrace has a 'country' feel inside. A very popular drinking spot, it has beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls (of questionable origin), an open log fire with unusual canopy, carriage lamps - even a carriage wheel as a seating area boundary. A skittle alley opens up to create extra space. Nine excellently presented ales are usually stocked with guests from Family Brewers ever-changing. Substantial home-made meals (not Saturday or Sunday evening) and bargain accommodation. On-street parking advised. There is a small patio in front and bus route 12 from the city centre stops nearby.
One Eyed Jack's
136, Barton Street, Gloucester GL1 4EN
Rebuilt internally in 1995 in Nineties "nouveau Victorian" style. Wall lamps and old style adverts. Open rear area has skittles, pool and pinball. Was the "Victoria" and more recently "Molly Malone's".
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.
Treddy
85, High Street, Gloucester GL1 4SY
Large town pub redeveloped by private entrepreneurs following sale by Whitbread. Three original bars have become a large comfortable lounge and a function room is now "Porkies". Live entertainment. Sunday lunch.
Doctors
61-63 Eastgate Street, Gloucester GL1 1PN
Amber Inns refurbished the previously known Water Poet, and created the Doctors in October 2016. Predominantly a sports bar, no children are allowed. A large paved and bricked garden with mature trees and shrubs, contains a spacious heated shelter.