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Tudor Arms, Slimbridge

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Independent
Shepherd's Patch, Slimbridge, GL2 7BP (View on Google Map)
(01453) 890306
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Large family-operated free house beside the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal, near to Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.

Three well-kept permanent ales, one from a local brewery (often more in peak summertime), complement the large range of ciders and perries. It is very popular for food with several segregated dining areas including the conservatory and unusual "Hayloft".

There is also a skittle alley which can be used if there isn't a league match or tables set out along it.

Opening and closing times my vary, particularly during quiet or busy periods (often open much later for skittles matches).

Accommodation includes a family room and a modern a lodge alongside.

The camp site at the rear is open all year and is accessed through the car park.

**** Opening and food times correct as of 05/05/2025 ****

Historic Interest

The building started as a smallholding in the 1700s, but in the early 1800s when the canal was being dug by hand by retired Irish navvy soldiers it attained a licence, remaining as a beer and cider house until the 1950s when it became fully licensed. The Shepherd's Patch refers to the high ground on which sheep used to be kept in times of flood. by 'retired' Irish Navigator Soldiers.

Information for this venue is provided by the Gloucestershire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stroud District
Last updated
21/05/2025
Last surveyed
05/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
GLO/0423
Asset of Community Value
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 11:00am & Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 11:00am & Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 11:00am & Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:00am & Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
8:30am - 11:00am & Noon - 8:30pm
Monday
8:30am - 11:00am & Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 11:00am & Noon - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Palmers - Dorset Gold
Palmers - Dorset Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
Palmers - Dorset Gold
Palmers - Dorset Gold

Premium Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 4 times
Pigs Ear
Uley - Pigs Ear Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted twice
Pigs Ear
Uley - Pigs Ear

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 3 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 3 times

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Paved area outside (both sides of the pub and alongside the skittle alley) has plenty of picnic benches with umbrellas for alfresco drinking.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
A Selection of games to keep young ones amused is available in the corridor opposite the bar.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Fully accessible toilet.
Parking Parking
Space for 25 or so cars.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcomed in certain areas.
Accommodation Accommodation
B&B accommodation available in the Tudor Arms Lodge adjacent to the pub with 12 rooms, all with en-suite facilities.
Camping Camping
The Tudor Caravan Park entrance is at the rear of the pub car park (50m)
Events Events
Example, monthly quiz.
Function Room Function Room
The skittle alley and adjacent room may be booked for private functions. The Skittle alley accomodates 80 and the adjacent room 40. Both may be booked for larger functions up to 120.
Games Games
The Tudor Arms has a skittle alley, an increasingly rare thing these days.
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Outside.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Typically nine still ciders/perries of which several are usually real. Suppiers such as Dorset Nectar, Sandford Orchards & Celtic Marches may be found.
LocAle LocAle
Uley is a locally brewed beer.
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (2600m)
Stagecoach: 65 Dursley/Gloucester (Nearest stop is at Slimbridge Crossroads on the A38, a half hour walk.)
Check Days and times with operator.
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO7282404165
Directions
From A38 one mile beyond Slimbridge village.

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