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Old Lodge Inn, Minchinhampton

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Operator: Independent
Minchinhampton Common, Minchinhampton, GL6 9AQ (View on Google Map)

Large and welcoming 17th century Cotswold stone Inn set prominently in the heart of Minchinhampton Common. Large garden.

You enter the premises which is defended from the free ranging cows on the surrounding common land at the front through an ancient improbably heavy iron gate with chain and weight closer into a very large East facing garden. the garden possesses many bench/table combos and some covered space. There is also a side gate, with the garden walled with Cotswold stone to keep the aforementioned Bovine Beasts from entry.

moving to the front door you pass through a porch area into a comfy area with sofas and low tables to the right and taller tables/stools to the left with the bar in front of you.

To the left there is a room set out with tables and chairs. and a similar room to the right. Moving past the bar there is a further seating area with a real fire.

Pushing on even further to the left there is a large long restaurant that doubles as a function room facing West with far reaching views across the common and to the right an intimate area with comfy sofas next to a second real fire. The restaurant/function room has its own bar.

Everywhere is decorated to a high standard including the toilets and the rambling premises is sprinkled liberally with individual statement art pieces.

The Old Lodge is unashamedly a food led establishment but does have 4 real ales, 2 local and 2 regional. On a warm sunny day you will struggle to find a better location for alfresco drinking.

A lovely walk can be had up from Stroud through Rodborough past the fort and along the escarpment with great views across to the river Severn. The walk takes around one and a quarter hours starting at Stroud Station

Opening and food times correct as of 29th June 2022

Historic Interest

The structure today has its origins in the C17th, but with additions and alterations built in every century thereafter, up to the present. Its original purpose is the subject of much debate, including theories on, a base for the nobility when deer-hunting & some have suggested, that the Lodge had its origin as a house for the Warrener, who managed a mediaeval rabbit warren on the Common. Rabbit meat could provide a valuable protein source during the winter months, and the animals were kept in artificial burrows. Another legend, which persists strongly to the present day, is that which states King Charles played bowls here on his way to the Siege of Gloucester in 1643.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stroud District
Last updated
22/03/2024
Last surveyed
29/06/2022
Pub ID
GLO/0342
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 9:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 9:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 9:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 9:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 9:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 9:45am & Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 9:45am & Noon - 7:45pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Old Lodge Inn, Minchinhampton

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Also serves breakfast
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Also serves breakfast
Garden Garden
Large East facing gardens with plenty of table/bench combos, some covered
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Plenty of car parking to the East of the premises. Venue claims up to 100 cars can be parked
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Six double en-suite rooms
Function Room Function Room
Two rooms are available one smaller one for parties of 10-15 and a larger one capable of catering for around 80
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (800m)
Stagecoach: 69 (Stop is at Tom Longs Post)
Closest station (5800m)
Stroud (Gloucs)
Directions
Take the W (hill) from Nailsworth and follow the rd to the commons, The Old Lodge can be found down its own spur Rd clearly signed (see Picture).
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