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Published on 08-02-2020
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Speech House Hotel, Speech House

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Speech House, GL16 7EL (View on Google Map)
(01594) 822607
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Pub, hotel and restaurant serving real ales. It's also a popular events venue such as for wedding receptions, business and family events.

The main restaurant is in the court room, resplendent with large oil paintings and dominated by four oak throne chairs which were stolen in 2005, only to be discovered for sale at auction some six years later. They were identified by the unique family crest of the makers.

Food is also served in an attractive orangery, which is dog and children friendly. Reservations can be made by phone.

The extensive grounds are used for various activities throughout the year including a vintage transport meeting, a food and drink festival and the annual fireworks display in November.

Historic Interest

Originally built in 1676 as a hunting lodge for King Charles II, the Speech House is an imposing building located in the centre of the Forest of Dean. It became a hotel in 1858. The Speech House is still the meeting place for the Verderer's Court, set up by King Canute in the 11th century and appointed by the crown as administrators of the Forest of Dean.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Forest of Dean District
Last updated
03/11/2024
Last surveyed
08/02/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
GLO/0428
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Kingstone - Gold
Kingstone - Gold

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Kingstone - Tewdric's Tipple
Kingstone - Tewdric's Tipple

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
35 rooms
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Directions
B4226

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