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Robert Raikes's House, Gloucester

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Operator: Samuel Smith
38, Southgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2DR (View on Google Map)
(01452) 526685
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Occupies the superb II* listed 16th century house once owned by Robert Raikes, a promoter of Sunday schools. Outside and inside it's maze of wooden pillars and beams. At the back, the enclosed courtyard garden is a beautiful setting to enjoy drinks and meals.

As with all Samuel Smiths pubs, there is a no electronics, no swearing policy. All beers are own-brand keg dispense. On visit two beers were priced £2.90, the remainder were at an average price.

Correct as of 17/05/25.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed UID 1271757.

Built as a merchant's house in 1560 and used by ROBERT RAIKES to publish his Gloucester Journal in 1722. His son, also Robert, started printing it there in 1758 and later moved in with his family in 1772. He was a promoter of the Sunday School movement. The building went though many uses over time until bought by Samual Smith's Brewery in 2006 and meticulously restored. It reopened as a pub in 2008.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Gloucester District (B)
Last updated
30/05/2025
Last surveyed
17/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
GLO/0672
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

Robert Raikes's House occupies a magnificent Grade II*-listed timber-framed merchant's-house dating from 1560. It is named after the founder of the Sunday School movement, one of Gloucester’s most famous sons. He took over ownership of the Gloucester Journal from his father and in 1758 he moved it into this building, where he and his family later lived also. It became a merchant’s house and shop before becoming a restaurant and then a pub in 1975. It was reopened in 2008 after a two-year refurbishment by Sam Smiths. Their restoration is exceptional and inside is a maze of wooden pillars and beams largely faithful to the house's old plan and structure. The pub serves real ale and meals.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Monday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Courtyard to the rear of the premises.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Fully accessible, level floor and toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Six rooms available. Largest size 30-40 people.
Games Games
Shove H'Penny Darts and Pool.
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Features
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (650m)
Stagecoach: Many (Routes to all over the county and further afield are available from Gloucester Transport Hub.)
Check days and times with opererator.
Nearby Station (800m)
Gloucester
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO8306818453
Directions
On Southgate St opposite St Mary de Crypt Church.

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