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Prince Albert, Stroud

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Operator: Independent
Rodborough Hill, Rodborough, Stroud, GL5 3SS (View on Google Map)
(01453) 755600
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Note seasonal opening means closed on Monday in Jan/Feb unless there is a gig on.

Lively, stone-built Victorian pub located at the top of Walkley Hill on the Rodborough to Minchinhampton road out of Stroud. The pub manages to be simultaneously bohemian, homely and welcoming, with a challenging colour scheme and a big reputation for live music.

The L-shaped bar boasts an eclectic mix of furniture, fittings and memorabilia - the walls covered with film and music posters - including a variety of chandeliers, and a log fire. The pub hosts a legendary May Bank Holiday beer festival. Art exhibitions and themed nights are held, including quizzes, backgammon, crib, scrabble, folk music, stand-up comedy, open mic nights, live bands and even political hustings. Live music on Sunday and Monday evenings is ticketed.

Pizzas and burgers are served from a kitchen adjoining the large covered courtyard.

Stairs lead up to a walled garden with an elegant cruck-framed shelter.

Children and dogs welcome.

*** Opening hours correct as of 27/02/25 ***

Historic Interest

The building was extensively remodelled or possibly rebuilt in 1912, to designs by architect Percy Morley-Horder, who was also known for his work at Rodborough Court and the Apperly Family Mausoleum, both nearby.

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stroud District
Last updated
07/08/2025
Last surveyed
27/02/2025
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
GLO/0402
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
4:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Prince Albert, Stroud.

ABV 4.3%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Exeter - 'fraid Not TasteMatch Prediction

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Exeter 'fraid Not Pump Clip
Exeter - 'fraid Not Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted twice.
Exeter 'fraid Not Pump Clip
Exeter - 'fraid Not

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Prince Albert, Stroud.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bristol Beer Factory - Independence TasteMatch Prediction

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Bristol Beer Factory - Independence
Bristol Beer Factory - Independence Premium Pale Ale • 4.6% Spotted twice.
Bristol Beer Factory - Independence
Bristol Beer Factory - Independence

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Prince Albert, Stroud.

ABV 4.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Church End - Fallen Angel , Tiley's (varies) , Uley (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Porter , Stout , Strong IPA

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Terrestrial channels for major sporting events such as the Six Nations and World Cup
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Saturday and Sunday only
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Delicious pizza or burgers to eat in or take away
Live Music Live Music
Live music on Sunday and Monday evenings is ticketed. Check website for details
Garden Garden
'Secret' garden up the steps from the courtyard
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
The Prince Albert has two dogs, Fernando and Margo. Dog treats may be found in a jar on the end of the bar
Camping Camping
Tobacconist Farm Campsite, Tobacconist Rd, Minchinhampton, Stroud GL6 9JJ (5800m)
Events Events
Regular quiz nights, harp lessons and repair shop
Games Games
Cribbage, Scrabble and more may be found in cabinet to the right of the bar
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Outside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Uley, Tiley's and Bristol Beer Factory are all local
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Normally May and August Bank Holiday, see website for details
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Cotswold Green: 40 (Stroud-Wotton (Walkley Hill stop 50m)); Stagecoach: 63 (Gloucester-Forest Green (Bath Rd Stop 0.3m walk down Walkley Hill)))
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Nearby Station (850m)
Stroud (Gloucs)
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO8455404481
Directions
Corner of Walkley Hill

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