Old Fleece, Stroud

Friendly roadside food-orientated pub. Large main bar with restaurant leading off one end.

As you approach the pub there is a West facing terrace out front with bench/table combos where one can sip beer and watch the sun go down (though accompanied by the noise of passing cars). In winter the terrace may be covered by a large tent, a vestige of Covid days.

As you enter the pub the you find yourself in the bar with the serving area to the rear. This makes a very welcoming sight particularly if you have spent some effort getting there. To the left you will find an area that was the to old restaurant but now has some additional table and a comfy sofa. At the leftmost end of the bar there is an unusual nook housing a table allowing for semi private dining or drinking.

The fabric of the building shows its pedigree off well with a mix of naked Cotswold Stone walls with some still covered with the lime plaster. The ceiling proudly shows of its exposed support beams and the floor is naked boards. The West aspect has stone mullioned windows with steel framed glass vents allowing light to stream in.

A real fire adds to the experience in the winter. The furniture, art and lighting make for a very pleasant ambience. The pub also benefits from accommodation with 3 rooms available to guests.

The impressive addition of a new 40 cover restaurant (the Barn) which has been built over a new beer cellar (believed to be the first new traditional beer cellar built in the UK this century). The Barn is impressive and completed to a high standard, all in all a very welcoming space. It is bisected by several large Cotswold stones that caused the builders some difficulty the largest being 3 tons in weight. The floor had to be reinforced to support.

Breakfast is also served daily with a short break before the lunchtime service

Opening and food times correct as of 20/04/2026