The Old Neighbourhood

The building has genuine character from its age, creating a comfortable atmosphere that feels lived-in rather than designed for tourists. You'll find a decent range of local ales and ciders on tap, along with hearty pub food that's exactly what you want after a few hours walking the footpaths threading through the surrounding hills.

This is the kind of place that functions as the village hub, usually busy with regulars, so you can strike up a conversation or simply claim a spot by the fire when the weather turns cold. The location works brilliantly for walkers using the valley network—it's well-positioned whether you're heading towards Painswick or dropping into the Chalford valley. Since Stroud, the main market town, sits just a short drive away, you could easily make this your lunch stop or settle in for an evening here. What makes it worth the visit is the genuine sense of how Cotswolds communities actually function—it's not performing a version of itself for visitors, just a place where people genuinely unwind.