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Sword Inn, Gloucester

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Operator: Craft Union Pub Co (Stonegate)
43-45 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NW (View on Google Map)
(0121) 272 5499
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17th century pub with pictures of old Gloucester, popular for meals. It was enlarged by incorporating the adjacent shop that was once the workplace of the 'Tailor of Gloucester', immortalised by Beatrix Potter. Meal times may vary.

Historic Interest

Established as a public house since 1680 and originally called the Sword, later the Spirit Vaults, Union Inn and then The Sword again after 2010. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1271928

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Union Inn
Local Authority
Gloucester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
22/08/2009
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
GLO/0267
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 7:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 7:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 7:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 7:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Sharp's - Doom Bar

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Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Stagecoach: Many (Clarence St)
The Transport Hub is only a little further and affords routes all over the county.
Nearby Station (650m)
Gloucester
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO8306118641
Directions
From Gloucester Cross on Westgate St 120m on the left.

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