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The Fleece Inn, Evesham
Bretforton
Postal town: Evesham
WR11 7JE
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The Fleece Inn, Bretforton
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Will Larter left this review about The Fleece Inn
I came here with my grandparents in the late 1970s - they had a weekend house nearby in Mickleton. My first visit since then, and my first since a fire devastated parts of the building. The person who served me described how villagers came in and removed a lot of the furniture before the fire got a real hold, which both preserved some of the pieces which are now back on display and in use, and gave the fire less fuel. Looking around me, I could get a vague memory of being in the same room 45 years before, though I can't remember what beer I drank. On this occasion it was North Cotswold Jumping Jack Flash, a 3.8% pale ale in the modern style, which was among seven hand pumps on the bar (see photos). It was good to be back in this iconic pub.
Date of visit: 15th September 2023
On 13th January 2024
- rating: 8
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Fleece Inn
I've been hoping to get to this pub for many years. On a warm sunny August Sunday afternoon, I finally made it.
Owned by the National Trust, this pub has plenty of character with a number of small connecting rooms, all very dark and with very little headroom. Staff were aplenty with a few behind the bar, several waitresses and more in the kitchen which was still churning out Sunday lunches late in the afternoon. Some kind of function was going on in the medieval barn, whilst the orchard garden was also popular, including a horsebox converted to drinkers/diners. Whilst I'd like to have stayed inside to sample a bit of the atmosphere, nearly all tables were reserved with nobody actually sat at them. Although, just before we were about to leave, a troupe of morris dancers arrived, along with a few more customers who were presumably aware of their planned performance.
Real ale and cider is not neglected. Purity Mad Goose & Wye Valley Bitter are the regular beers. Two guests were Salopian Flash Point & Church End Folk'in Badger. Ciders were Hogan's Hazy Rays & Panking Pole, Fleece Inn Ark & Thatcher's Stan's Cheddar Valley. A CAMRA discount is offered. I did ask and was told that it was 20p a pint, but wasn't given it. Whether that was because I'd ordered two halves, whether it was because I had ordered cider and whether it was because the barmaid had already rung it through the till when I asked, I'll never know!
This is certainly a lovely building with plenty to admire. However, it's popularity amongst more than just the drinking community means that it can be difficult to enjoy in solitude. It must certainly be a good money spinner for its owners. Parking is also a challenge. The village's main square is a makeshift car park that was full when we arrived. We did manage to find a space on one of the village's narrow streets. It was telling that most of the morris dancers arrived on bicycles!
On 8th August 2022
- rating: 7
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Fleece Inn
Must read Roger Buttons review. Not sure if they sell crisps, but there was definitely mini chedders on the bar!
Nothing more to add to the other desriptions except watch your head on the ceilings and the Uley Pigs Ear was in top condition.
Great village pub and a destination. You could tell my all the teary eyed middle aged men looking around the rooms.
On 18th May 2019
- rating: 10
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : Yes - One room. - last updated 15 January 2020 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 November 2014 by Helen Iwanczuk
- Car Park : Yes last updated 08 August 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 08 August 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 08 August 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Live Music : Yes last updated 08 August 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
- Micropub : No last updated 15 January 2020 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 08 August 2022 by Blue Scrumpy
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 13 January 2024 by Will Larter
- WiFi : Yes last updated 15 September 2023 by Will Larter
