The Drunken Duck, Gloucester

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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 8^th December 2025 - rating: 6
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