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Retreat, Stroud

Operator: Independent
28, Church Street, Stroud, Stroud, GL5 1JL (View on Google Map)

Single-bar pub in town centre, located on Church Street. The building is red brick and dates to 1768. The windows are period with sash upstairs and decorative wooden downstairs with acid etched panes bearing todays name for the venue.

On entry the visitor will find themselves in a large L shaped room which is supported by a long, extremely well stocked bar on the left wall. To the right of the entranceway there is a large stone fireplace with a wood burning stove. To the rear of the premises on the left there are doors to an enclosed courtyard which unusually has a second wood burning stove at the far end. This is surrounded by a green wall (not paint, plant life) which makes for a very pleasant space. The toilets are subterranean and may be found through a door next to the bar and down the stairs.

The décor is eclectic, set against statement deep red painted walls, polished wooden floorboards and classic bentwood furniture, in matching finish. In the bar there are dozens of pictures featuring Gifford's Circus with which the pub has a connection. Lighting is very circus-like with fairly lights covering part of the ceiling and the Retreat name in lights above the bar, again very circus-like. Downstairs in the corridor to the toilets the walls are cream, decorated with frames containing old playing cards featuring glamour models in period lingerie. The wall adjacent to Church Street is glass with high tables placed along it, light streams in making very pleasant place to enjoy your choice of food and drink.

Whilst there is no food in the evening, the Retreat offers a daytime menu that is refreshingly different and in addition to this, they put on a pub classic on Fridays and Saturdays.

In summary, the Retreat offers a different pub experience in the centre of Stroud with two real ales, a range of good food, wines, cocktails and other drinks on offer.

Historic Interest

Dating from 1768 what was then called the Lamb Inn was built – the street was originally part of The Shambles. The street became known as Lamb Street after the Inn but this was later changed to Church Street.

According to newspaper achieve website, britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk, coaches carrying post, running from the Lamb Inn to London, were the first to carry Royal Mail packages.

The pub was also a meeting place for the Society for the Prosecution of Felons before the creation of a National police force.

Named the Retreat in 1988.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stroud District
Last updated
25/02/2023
Last surveyed
28/08/2021
Pub ID
GLO/0796
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 5:30pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 6:00pm
Sunday
Closed
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

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Changing beers typically include: Bristol Beer Factory - Independence

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Yes. Projector and pull down screen used for major events, e.g. horse racing, Wimbledon, Six Nations. and cricket
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
On Fridays and Saturdays the put on a "pub classic" using local sourced ingredients
Garden Garden
Enclosed courtyard with living wall and wood-burning stove
Parking Parking
Church Street (free after 17:00)
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Occasional events, check website for details
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
In the courtyard only
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Poor O2 mobile reception
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
LocAle LocAle
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Stagecoach: 69 (Russell St - outside Peacocks); Cotswold Green: 8A: 8B: 40: 54: 54A: 230 (Russell St - outside Peacocks), 65A (Russell St - outside Peacocks or Cornhill)
Nearby Station (320m)
Stroud (Gloucs)
Directions
Standing at the intersection of High St and Chruch St (both pedestrianised) looking down Church St you will see the sign overhead
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