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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-10-2019

Woolpack, Slad

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Slad Road, Slad, GL6 7QA (Directions)
(01452) 813429
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Popular, 17th century pub clinging to the side of the Slad valley with superb views. Achieved fame through the late 'Cider with Rosie' author Laurie Lee, who was a regular and instrumental in saving the pub from closure.

The pub has been thoughtfully restored, including the addition of built-in dark wooden settles in the end rooms. Outside at the front there is a long fixed table with seating which serves as a smoking area - protected by a canvas awning in wet weather - together with a raised decked patio area down steps to one side and toilets in separate building down steps on the other.

Recent addition of sympathetically designed and constructed two story extension to create a restaurant and new cellar/larger kitchen. Notable painting of the Slad Valley is on the ceiling.

Bar food is available every day and has includes items of interest such as Cheese Board, Saucisson & cornichons, Olives, Soup or sardines with Sourdough & bread and butter.

Dogs and walkers welcome.

Opening and food times correct as of 23/02/2023

Historic Interest

Famous for being Laurie Lee's local (author of Cider With Rosie)

Information for this venue is provided by the Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Independent
Local Authority
Stroud District
Last updated
03/01/2024
Last surveyed
23/02/2023
Pub ID
GLO/0726
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon-22:00
Tuesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-14:30 & 18:00-21:00
Wednesday
Noon-23:00
Noon-14:30 & 18:00-21:00
Thursday
Noon-23:00
Noon-14:30 & 18:00-21:00
Friday
Noon-Midnight
Noon-14:30 & 18:00-21:00
Saturday
Noon-Midnight
Noon-14:30 & 18:00-21:00
Sunday
Noon-22:00
Noon-15:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed , Clavell & Hind - Coachman

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TV in the snug is used to screen selected non-subscription sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Tuesday to Sunday but bar food available every day
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Tuesday to Saturday but bar food available every day
Live Music Live Music
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Garden Garden
Covered flagstones area with grape vine to the side of the pub with half a dozen picnic tables. Further area down steps with picnic tables with umbrellas
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children under 14 not allowed in the bar but, welcomed in the Snug & Restaurant
Parking Parking
Small car park off the lane to the rear of the premises though most park on the road in front
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Stroud Slad Farm
Events Events
Example Fireworks party, Summer Party, New years eve party - every excuse for a party. Check Facebook page
Games Games
Board games available on request. Quoits played in the snug on Thursday nights
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
In new well-designed and executed extension to the rear
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Outside
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Two cider pumps usually having a real cider such as Cotswold Cider Company Yellowhammer or Wilkins Farmhouse
LocAle LocAle
All beers are local
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Closest station (3700m)
Stroud (Gloucs)
Directions
On B4070
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