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Dr Foster, Gloucester

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Kimberley Warehouse, The Docks
Gloucester
GL1 2ES

Phone: 01452382157

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Gloucester Central, Gloucester Quays

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Ian Mapp left this review about Dr Foster

One of the stranger Good Beer Guide entries - a GastroPub that takes its beers very seriously. I wasn't expected too much from the converted warehouse, appealing to shoppers and tourists for lunch.

Two things surprised me - it was a Tap Takeover from Goffs brewery (one of my favourites) and the pints were only £3. I mentioned my surprise and was told "It is Wednesday".

Excellent condition and I recommend you visit on Wednesday as well.

On 16^th April 2026 - rating: 7
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hondo . left this review about Dr Foster

Warehouse conversion in the dockside area. 2 real ales.

On 14^th November 2024 - no rating submitted
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Blackthorn _ left this review about Foster's on the Docks

A good sized pub in an old warehouse conversion in the rejuvenated Quays area, this one is out on slightly more a limb than some of the others bars in the vicinity, but nonetheless still seemed to be doing a good trade on a recent Saturday afternoon visit.

The entrance is down a few steps to a sunken courtyard which might be pleasant enough in the warmer weather but would get no sun due to the high buildings on either side. This also makes the interior of the pub a little gloomy. Décor wise they’ve managed to make it feel somewhat rustic with some exposed brick walling down one side and exposed joists on the underside of the upper level floor. A mixture of wood strip and flagstones were on the floor and pale grey woodwork on the walls whilst much of the other décor seemed a little kitsch with blingy chandeliers and such like. There also looked to be a conservatory facing the canal, although we did not investigate this.

Beers on tap were Doom Bar, Dr Foster’s Antidote, Bespoke Brewing’s Going Off Half-Cocked and Bombardier. Ciders were well represented with Thatcher’s Gold, Stowford Press and Orchard Pig Chilli & Ginger along with a trio from Lilley’s boxed up on the end of the bar – Bee Sting, Sunset and Crazy Goat.

On 5^th May 2017 - rating: 7
[User has posted 2113 recommendations about 2011 pubs]

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