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Located in Longford just outside Gloucester's town centre, this traditional pub offers the kind of authentic local experience that's worth seeking out.
It's the place where you'll find Gloucester residents actually spending their evenings and weekends – relaxed, welcoming, and genuinely comfortable whether you're after lunch, dinner, or just a drink.
The food sticks to proper pub classics: filling, straightforward dishes that hit the spot particularly well after you've spent the morning walking through the Cotswolds or exploring the surrounding area. The drinks selection includes local ales alongside the usual range, and there's a real sense that this is where the community gathers. Staff will treat you like you've been coming in for years even on your first visit, and conversations drift easily between tables.
It works brilliantly as a stopping point if you're heading further into Gloucester, visiting nearby villages, or taking a breather during a larger Cotswolds trip. You get genuine local hospitality and that sense of community without having to stray far from the practicalities of the wider Gloucester area. There's nothing pretentious about it – just honest, friendly service and the kind of atmosphere that reminds you why good pubs matter to the places they're in.
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