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Blackthorn _ left this review about The Drunken Duck
Located down a small alleyway just off one of the main shopping streets, this isn’t likely to get too much in the way off passing trade due to it’s rather off piste location, although that’s probably just as well as it really is quite miniscule, although I think there may have been a further room upstairs.
The main bar is perhaps a little basic in appearance, with some sort of faux wood strip on the floor, pale green paintwork on much of the walls as well as some pine cladding, and a plain grey ceiling. A number of beer mats were on the wall, as well as several Good Beer Guide books on a shelf, so they are presumably well regarded for their beer. A TV screen was showing the snooker, but the sound was off so this was not too intrusive. A few other beer related posters and mirrors were on the walls, as well as a random picture or two. Seating was limited to just three small tables, all of which were occupied, but by just one person each! Standing room was similarly limited, so we just stood at the bar.
Beers on tap were Thornbridge American Pale, Butcombe Chris Moose, Original Duck House Bitter and Redemption London Fellowship. Ciders were well represented, besides Stowford Press on tap, there were a number of boxes racked up behind the bar including three from Lilley’s with their Crazy Goat, Mango and Bee Sting, Stan’s Cheddar Valley and Black Rat. All in all, not too bad, a decent beer selection and friendly barmaid, but the amount of available space and slightly tatty appearance mean that I’d be unlikely to rush back.
On 8th December 2025
- rating: 6
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E TA left this review about The Drunken Duck
Disappointment Of The Week award goes to – this place. It’s well described by Quinno, below. The beer selection was fine, consisting of Original House Duck, Thornbridge 90/-, Brew York Milk Stout on cask, with the keg choices of Underfall lager, and Stowford Press and Pacific Haze ciders. What let it down was the attitude of the staff – a thoroughly unwelcoming barman and his less-than-amiable sidekick. A group of party-goers in fancy dress came in and left quickly, so we drank our beers – which, to be fair, were in good condition - and followed them. An uncomfortable atmosphere means we are unlikely to return given that there is plenty of competition.
On 11th November 2024
- rating: 6
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Delboy 20 left this review about The Drunken Duck
Excellent micro. Very small downstairs. I popped upstairs for go on the Pacman! Most people were outside as there was a singer on. % beers on, I had an excellent pint from Vocation. Well worth a visit.
On 10th July 2024
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Quinno _ left this review about The Drunken Duck
Side street micro, GBG listed. Space for 15 max downstairs, a proper local's vibe. There’s a room upstairs with pool, darts and free-to-play arcade machines - Streetfighter, Pac Man and Paperboy (incorrectly marked as Tekken II). Four pumps, Cloudwater heavy on my visit; the Piccadilly Porter was good (NBSS 3.5) and I spotted cheese and onion rolls for 2 quid which always gets my vote. Friendly atmosphere, a shame there wasn’t space for us downstairs as the upstairs was empty and I felt a bit cut-off from proceedings. Be careful to time your visit for a quieter part of the day. 7.5
On 8th May 2024
- rating: 8
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hondo . left this review about The Drunken Duck
Very small bar tucked down a lane didn’t visit the upstairs area. 4 real ales and a good bottle and can selection.
On 11th March 2024
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Angies
Angie's was closed the last time I visited Gloucester shortly after pubs re-opened following a lockdown in July 2020. With the social distancing rules that were in place back then, I can see why they were unable to open. This is a small bar hidden away in a courtyard/alleyway off one of Gloucester's main shopping streets.
We stayed in the small ground floor area, where there are 3 tables, each seating 2. As such, our arrival meant all 6 seats on the ground floor were taken. The unisex toilet can be find near the entrance, along with a set of stairs leading to further drinking upstairs on the first floor.
The landlord was a friendly chap and was explaining the reason for the place's name. His wife and himself had previously owned a bar somewhere in the Mediterranean, of which there is a picture on the windowsill.
Two real ales from Goff's were on - Tournament & Jester Brew 12 Blackberry Porter. The latter was in fine condition and was very tasty indeed. It was to be the first of 3 similar style porters I was to sample in Gloucestershire on the day.
In addition to the real ales, there is also a keg selection, along with a varied bottle selection too. This is certainly up there along with the Pelican and the Turk's Head as one of the best 3 pubs in Gloucester, in my humble opinion.
On 31st December 2021
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about Angies
Good Beer Guide 2020 Entry.
As per Brainy Pools review below - the most friendly of bar owners you could hope to meet.
Track and trace is manual - but once he knows your name, he constantly refers to you by it.
One real ale on at arrival - but when he added a boon doggle, he brought me a free half to taste.
Smallest bar in Gloucester but does have some outside tables for the covid paranoid (like myself!).
On 28th September 2020
- rating: 8
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Brainy Pool left this review about Angies
an absolutely tiny bar down a side alley. It has been a brilliant effort from them to reopen with decent levels of trade, thanks very much to their small outdoor area. One real ale from Youngs, a few keg beers and a load of bottles. Minuscule area downstairs plus a second floor. Owner is a real peoples person, extremely friendly and hard working, constantly cleaning tables etc and I hope he has continued success with this little gem. The cafe opposite is also excellent.
On 8th August 2020
- rating: 8
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