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Tunnel House Inn, Coates

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Tarlton Road, Coates, GL7 6PW (View on Google Map)
(01285) 705930
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Please note that the pub is having a soft opening from 3rd June 2026 and the opening hours shown are for this. More details will be added when it becomes clear.

A beautiful Cotswolds pub situated at the southern end of the Sapperton Tunnel on the charmingly derelict Thames and Severn canal. Originally built in the 1780's for the tunnel diggers and the "leggers".

Reopened in June 2026 after more than five years following extensive renovation and redecoration. This has not compromised its historical roots and remains a comfortable and cosy inn.

Entrance is now gained through the reinstated door on the right leading to the "locals" bar where four handpumps are found serving two permanent and two changing ales from local breweries. There is a larger bar area to the left, a small snug and a restaurant which opens on to a courtyard and then to the large garden. There are plenty of outside seating options where the stunning views can be admired.

The car park is found at the end of the long drive off the Coates to Tarlton road but the pub is also accessed by foot from various directions and it sits on the Wysis Way footpath.

Close to the historic market town of Cirencester, the source of the River Thames and other Cotswolds attractions.

It is the sister pub to the Bell at Sapperton.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cotswold District
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/02/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Bathurst Estate
Pub ID
GLO/0183
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
No Service
Friday
No Service
Saturday
Noon - 8:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Uley - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Bitter
Uley - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 4 times
Bitter
Uley - Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Tunnel House Inn, Coates.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed TasteMatch Prediction

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Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed
Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice
Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed
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Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Tunnel House Inn, Coates.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Corinium (varies) , Uley (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level access and accessible WC
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO9655600599

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