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You'll find this traditional pub right in the middle of Painswick village, built from the same honey-coloured stone that gives the Cotswolds its distinctive character.
It fits naturally into the village's streetscape and serves as a genuine gathering place where locals and visitors alike feel equally at home.
Inside, there's a proper community atmosphere – the kind of place where people chat easily across tables and you'll get a warm welcome whether you're after a quick pint or planning to stay for food. The cooking is honest and unpretentious, the sort of meals that taste particularly good after a morning's walk through the countryside. The drinks list focuses on local ales alongside other options, so you can explore what the region produces.
Painswick itself deserves time to explore. The village's major draw is its remarkable churchyard, which holds 99 sculpted yew trees and offers sweeping views down the valley – it's one of those places that genuinely rewards a wander around. The pub works perfectly as a break point if you're walking the Cotswold Way, or simply as a base for pottering through the village streets. Its position also makes it convenient for exploring further afield – Stroud is close by, and both Gloucester and Cheltenham are within easy reach for a larger day out.
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