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Fountain Inn, Gloucester

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53 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NW (View on Google Map)
(01452) 522562
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17th century inn on the site of an ale house, known to have existed in 1216. King William III is said to have ridden his horse up the outside stairs to show contempt for the Jacobites who met here.

Today, a passage leads from Westgate Street into a courtyard that is ablaze with flowers in the summer. A large door opens into the Cathedral bar with panelled ceiling and carved stone fireplace.

The Orange Room serves as an overflow area or a room for private functions. Booking a table is recommended at the weekends.

**** Opening and food times correct as of 01/03/25 ****

Historic Interest

Retains some 16th century features but mostly rebuilt as a coffee house in late 17th century. More 18th century alterations and remodelled circa 1900. Grade II Listed. Historic England List UID: 1271932

Information for this venue is provided by the Mid Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Gloucester District (B)
Last updated
23/05/2025
Last surveyed
01/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
GLO/0740
Asset of Community Value
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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
11:00am - 6:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 5:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Dartmoor - Jail Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Dartmoor - Jail Ale Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 14 times.
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Dartmoor - Jail Ale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times. at Fountain Inn, Gloucester.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted once.
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St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Fountain Inn, Gloucester.

ABV 4.2%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Live music during Gloucester Blues and Shanty Festivals See Facebook page for details
Garden Garden
Pleasant coutyard
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
50 seated upstairs, buffet food option only.
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Outside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Stagecoach: Many (Clarence Street)
The Transport Hub is only a little further and affords routes all over the county.
Nearby Station (875m)
Gloucester
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO8302818636
Directions
Down an alley on the left hand side of Westgate Street

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