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Pelican Inn, Gloucester

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Operator: Wye Valley Brewery
4 St Marys Street, Gloucester, GL1 2QR (View on Google Map)
(01452) 582966
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Family run traditional ale house. Popular with cyclists, cathedral visitors and fans attending Gloucester Rugby home matches. Hosts two beer festivals each year in March and June with as many as 40 beers, as well as a tap-takeover in October. 10 Real ales and four or five craft kegs on at all other times. The attractive patio area at the rear hosts a food wagon on rugby match days.

Licensed as an alehouse in the 17th-Century, people believe that some of its beams could have come from Drake's Golden Hind which began life as the Pelican. Rescued and refurbished by Wye Valley Brewery in 2012.

Multi award-winning for beer quality receiving Gloucestershire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2020 and 2023, Gloucester City Pub of the Year 2014-18 and 2020. Cider Pub of the Year 2018.

Historic Interest

Dating from 1679 and Grade II Listed. The pub has always been known as the Pelican Inn though for a brief period (under the ownership of Banks's Brewery 1995-1999) it was called The College Arms. Grade II listed UID: 1271735

Information for this venue is provided by the Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
College Arms
Local Authority
Gloucester District (B)
Last updated
09/05/2025
Last surveyed
13/04/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wye Valley Brewery
Pub ID
GLO/0581
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Wye Valley - Pyoneer
Wye Valley - Pyoneer Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 3 times
Wye Valley - Pyoneer
Wye Valley - Pyoneer

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 6 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Wye Valley - Wholesome Stout
Wye Valley - Wholesome Stout Session Stout • 4.6% Spotted 18 times
Wye Valley - Wholesome Stout
Wye Valley - Wholesome Stout

Session Stout

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 18 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted 5 times
Wye Valley - HPA
Wye Valley - HPA

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 5 times
Wye Valley - The Hopfather
Wye Valley - The Hopfather Session Golden Ale • 3.9% Spotted 4 times
Wye Valley - The Hopfather
Wye Valley - The Hopfather

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Arbor - C Bomb
Arbor - C Bomb Premium Pale Ale • 4.7% Spotted twice
Arbor - C Bomb
Arbor - C Bomb

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.7%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 3 days ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Wye Valley (seasonal)

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Supports the annual Blues and Folk event weekends.
Garden Garden
Small courtyard to the rear with side access gates.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Example quiz nignt. See Facebook page for details.
Function Room Function Room
Small capacity of about 20, but very convivial.
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Covered area in the courtyard.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Several available.
LocAle LocAle
yes
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 22 23 32 33 (Stops on both sides of Priory Rd just round the corner.)
Check days and times with operator.
Nearby Station (700m)
Gloucester
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO8309118961
Directions
W-N-W of Cathedral

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