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Woolpack, Slad, Stroud

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Independent
Slad Road, Slad, Stroud, GL6 7QA (View on Google Map)
(01452) 813429
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Popular, 17th century pub clinging to the side of the Slad valley with superb views. Achieved fame through the late 'Cider with Rosie' author Laurie Lee, who was a regular and instrumental in saving the pub from closure.

The pub has been thoughtfully restored, including the addition of built-in dark wooden settles in the end rooms. Outside at the front there is a long fixed table with seating which serves as a smoking area - protected by a canvas awning in wet weather - together with a raised, decked patio area down steps to the left side and toilets in a separate building down steps to the right side.

The recent addition of sympathetically designed and constructed two-storey extension creates a restaurant area, a new cellar and larger kitchen. A mural painting of the Slad Valley is on the ceiling over the restaurant area.

Dogs and walkers welcome.

Opening and food times correct as of 05/03/2025

Historic Interest

Famous for being Laurie Lee's local (author of Cider With Rosie)

Information for this venue is provided by the Stroud Sub Branch (LSE) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Stroud District
Last updated
28/05/2025
Last surveyed
05/03/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
GLO/0726
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Stroud - Budding
Stroud - Budding Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice
Stroud - Budding
Stroud - Budding

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Bitter
Uley - Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 10 times
Bitter
Uley - Bitter

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 10 times
Pigs Ear
Uley - Pigs Ear Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted 3 times
Pigs Ear
Uley - Pigs Ear

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Butcombe - Adam Henson's Rare Breed , Clavell & Hind - Coachman

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
TV in the snug is used to screen selected non-subscription sport
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Tuesday to Sunday
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Tuesday to Saturday
Live Music Live Music
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Garden Garden
Covered flagstoned area with grapevine to the side of the pub with half a dozen picnic tables. Further area down steps with picnic tables with umbrellas
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children under 14 not allowed in the bar but welcome in the snug, restaurant and outside
Parking Parking
Small car park off the lane to the rear of the premises, otherwise on-street
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
Stroud Slad Farm (1600m)
Events Events
Fireworks party, summer party, New Year's eve party - any excuse for a party. Check Facebook page
Games Games
Board games available on request. Quoits played in the snug on Thursday nights
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
In a new well-designed and executed extension to the rear
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Outside coverd area
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Two cider pumps usually having a real cider such as Cotswold Cider Company Yellowhammer or Wilkins Farmhouse
LocAle LocAle
All beers are local
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Closest station (3700m)
Stroud (Gloucs)
Ordnance Survey Reference
SO8718907295
Directions
On B4070

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