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The Fountain Inn, Gloucester
Gloucester
GL1 2NW
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Reviews of The Fountain Inn (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Ian Mapp left this review about The Fountain Inn
As well as ticking pubs, I was also following the Tourist Information audio guide to the city - which was quite illuminating. This place got a mention as Gloucester's oldest brewery/pub dating from the C14th. Worth a listen, history fans - https://www.gloucestertours.co.uk/tours/city-centre-tour/fountain-inn/
Tucked down a gated alley way, there is a lovely external courtyard - which I imagine is very atmospheric at night. The building itself is low ceiling, with a long lounge wrapping around a bar.
7 cask on - mainly trad offerings from SW brewies like Jail Ale and Tribute. Tribute was fine.
Full of pensioners dining and not a comfy seat to be found. I didn't really warm to this one as a drinking place but maybe would be better after dark.
On 16th April 2026
- rating: 4
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E TA left this review about The Fountain Inn
As described below, this GBG regular is a friendly, welcoming establishment with decent beer and a convivial atmosphere. There was a large fight going on in the street outside, blocking the main door, but a helpful bystander directed us to the side door so we could enter without getting involved in the histrionics. Inside it was calm and pleasant. The staff went out of their way to entertain us, especially the young Scottish barmaid who has missed her vocation as a comedienne, while the solitary bar fly chatted and amused us for a couple of hours as well. Ales on were Jail Ale, Tribute, Stroud Brewery OPA, BBF’s Fortitude and Landlord. The ale was in excellent condition. The keg choices were Amstel, Madri, Guinness, Henry Weston’s, Thatcher;’s Haze, Stowford Press and Carling. An excellent inclusion in a town crawl.
On 12th November 2024
- rating: 8
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hondo . left this review about The Fountain Inn
Tucked away down an alley with a courtyard and quite a dark interior. 7 real ales and food served.
On 24th October 2024
- no rating submitted
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Cheltenham Spa, 8.26 miles, 2 hr 39 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Darts : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 24 October 2024 by hondo .
- Function Room : Yes last updated 29 February 2024 by paulof horsham
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 24 October 2024 by hondo .
- Jukebox : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 25 November 2016 by Blackthorn _
- Pinball : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 08 December 2013 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 October 2024 by hondo .
- WiFi : Yes - Password on board by bar - last updated 25 November 2016 by Blackthorn _
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