Old Spot Inn in Stroud

Fantastic "proper" pub, which does good food but the focus is firmly on great beer, often with 8 real ales on and a number of keg too. If you like beer, this is a destination pub. Keep up the good work guys, and never forget to have a selection of hoppy pales on too 😄

amazing selection of food, catering to all requirements. having tried both the lunches and sunday lunch, both being absolutely amazing. great service and selection of drinks especially traditional ciders. highly recommend

We come every month for pie and pint night and the food never disappoints. Sunday roasts are the best around too! The warm and welcoming atmosphere always draws us back.

This place is a simple country pub and we were so pleasantly surprised by how great the food was! I had ham, egg and chips and all of it was cooked to perfection and the ham with really tender. The burgers were juicy and couldn't fault them. Finally the chicken and stuffing sandwich was lightly toasted and the fillings were delicious. The service was also very quick. Overall couldn't fault it! We will absolutely be back when we come to visit the area soon.

First time in there very friendly and warm atmosphere good selection of beers will be going there again. now living locally 🍺

What a gem of a pub! A brilliant selection of beers. Great food. Friendly staff. The decor is cosy and inviting. The log burner was on the go. What's not to like?!

Poor burger, sort of patty you'd expect at a third of the price from a fish and chips shop. Bun was soggy and coleslaw was such a tiny portion it probably wasn't worth serving. Only highlight were the chips, but that's the easy part

Always enjoy a drink at the Old Spot, very welcoming staff and friendly atmosphere.

19/10/2024:- The menu has altered and our small plates of croquettes and spicy chicken wings, a soup and fries were very nice and other people's lunches looked good too. Along with a beer each we paid a very reasonable £30. Two young barstaff were great and very good at their jobs 🌟

Lovely welcoming pub. Great food, great beer, lovely atmosphere. Real fire, friendly staff. Keep up the good work!

I have been here a few times now, as I do actually live quite near. Well the new chefs 👩‍🍳 they seem to have got are great , it was probably good before but .I think the food is possibly better now . I particularly like the chips with stuff thrown on top 👊🏿 well tasty . And I'm a chip kindaguy so I would know.

Absolutely lovely food at a reasonable price, compliments to the kitchen team! Friendly and speedy service, our favourite place to eat and drink in Dursley 🙂

The best pub in the area by far, great beer selection and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. Great mix of regulars and new visitors. Well worth a visit..

Wonderful place. Visited mid-week lunchtime. We had a pleasant meal at reasonable price. The menu was a bit limited but the meal was served quickly. The choice of beers was very good and it was very fairly priced at £4.20 and £4.40 per pint. The pub was quite busy with people eating at one end and people drinking at the other end. All very respectable and quiet. No music or TV.

Our beers were very good. Mine cost £4.40 and my husband's cost £4.20 so we can't explain a previous review which said they were very expensive. At a pub we visited in south Gloucestershire a few days earlier one of the same beers was £6.00 a pint. I had a pulled lamb doorstep sandwich with fries and a small salad. It was very filling and very tasty.. My husband had the ploughman's which seemed to please him. The service was very good and friendly.

Everything else was great but as we walked away after lunch we wondered why it cost so much. We had 2 sandwiches at 12pound each and 2 pints lager and it cost 39 pound plus. That means the pints were 7 1/2pounds each which seems well over the odds. Any explanation welcomed. We are visitors by the way.

Absolutely loved every minute, the atmosphere superb, the beers superb, the people superb. Only trouble is I couldn't make it in time but the group I was meant to go with said it was great.

We came to eat a late lunch as a party of five adults with a toddler. They were very accommodating and the food and beer were fantastic. We loved the shared appetizers, and everyone was thrilled with their mains. We were so stuffed and happy we all fell asleep once we got home. The place was so cozy and welcoming, and right next to a parking lot. Highly recommend.

Everything a local pub should be and more.

Cracking pint of Guinness especially 30km into a 100km ultra marathon

Excellent lunch - wide choice of cask beers and doorstep sandwiches (slow cooked lamb with some salad for me - mmm). Good atmosphere - we ate outside in shade, but plenty of character inside. Prompt and friendly service.

Went there on a last minute whim for Sunday Roast as most other places were booked up. Turned out to be one of the best Sunday Lunches I've had that I can remember. Gravy and Roasties were next level. Really lovely staff and they also had a mini beer festival going on that weekend so there was a fantastic beer/ale selection.

Went for the beer tasting and burger option. The brewer was very knowable about not only his own beers but the history of beer. You could of just chugged the copious selection, but to have it all explained was a very injoyable experance.

Very disappointed with Sunday lunch........most of it was overdone, Pay so much for meals out now so you expect quality. Still love this pub though and staff are always a pleasure 😊

I don't usually order a Sunday roast out as I always think mine is nicer, but this one blew me away! The beef was melt in the mouth, the roast spuds crispy, and the gravey thick. The Sunday menu consisted of 4 roasts (one vegan/veggie) or scampi and chips. Hence why I chose the roast, and I'm so glad I did. £16 each or £9.50 for a small/kids portion. We'll, be back!!

Very warm and friendly atmosphere. I had roast dinner (chicken) which was moist and very flavourful. Gravy also superior to most other Sunday roast gravies. I saw a sticky toffe exit the kitchen that looked so good I'd have ordered one if I wasn't off the sweets right now!

Lovely pub, camra, cider menu and beer tapas.....

Whilst it's not much to look at from the outside within is an absolute gem. The Old Spot is a fantastic specimen of a classic English country pub and clearly an important part of the local community with lots of regular events going on. We went for Sunday lunch and had a great meal. The food was excellent with good portions & reasonably priced. Staff were friendly & helpful even though it was busy. Whilst we didn't use it there's a lovely looking beer garden out the back which I'd gladly come back & enjoy in future.

Very friendly pub. Didn't eat but the food looked good. Beautiful outdoor space. Keg craft selection a little disappointing but my local is the Butchers Hook in Thornbury and they specialise in great craft beers.

A good old town centre pub, don't be misled by the exterior, it's has a neat old-style interior. Not a large array of beers on tap but Otter Brewery at least so I was happy. A good range of dishes available without being over complicated. The fish pie was a success, the chunky chips were deemed "excellent" and the two starters were very good although the bhajis were overcooked and slightly dry. The only blot on the horizon was the soup which though thick and hot was infused with far too much wild garlic. The puds (Sticky toffee and crème brulée) were also of a high standard, so much so that 3 on the table of 5 next to us changed their orders! So 4/5 for food (the soup) and 4/5 for service because it took 45 minutes for the mains to arrive. Now while I appreciate the pub was well attended and this could cause a queue we were not once kept informed as to how long the food might be and therefore became more agitated as the time passed by. In the end I was forced to enquire when the meal was due. Apart from that the staff were friendly and helpful. With coffees it was £100 for the 4 of us. Parking seemed plentiful across from the PH and a nice walk up to and around the golf course with views across to the Severn. Sorry no photos 🙈

Lovey pub/ beer garden with great bar staff, all round fantastic atmosphere. Would highly recommend if passing through.

Wow Tasty & amazing atmosphere I unfortunately only had time for some chips and garlic bread but the atmosphere and staff in this establishment is amazing Very welcoming pub small very cosy and the food is fantastic and presentation is top tier Nice design interior wise feels like an old ship so much wood and EXCEPTIONALLY clean all round Will definitely have to revisit as I saw the other people’s food and it was beautiful looking and smelling FANTASTIC Highly recommend you try this it’s right next to the bus station so easy to get to and accessible for all

What a smashing pub. Serving well kept real ale with a smile. A really friendly atmosphere throughout.

In the words of the locals …”it were gert lush” Fantastic roast and great beers and wine.. Well worth a visit….friendly staff and girt lush gravy. Caulk cheese was amazing too…

We had a family meal here with a large group and they were absolutely brilliant! The team were so helpful, the service was fast and the food was delicious. They were great with the kids too, bringing their meals out first. Thanks team.

Visiting area and booked Sunday lunch for mother's Day 💐... great food, amazing Sunday lunch 10/10 well presented and tasty. Friendly staff and helpful 😁. Good atmosphere, will definitely return when in area again 😃.

It is a really lovely pub with a great atmosphere and great beer but hands down the worst ploughman’s I’ve ever seen. It was crap. No chutney, not enough bread to go with the cheese after the soup. Not even given a spoon for the soup. Nothing more to say!

We were on holiday near Dursley and The Old Spot had been recommended to us. So, having also read these reviews we wanted to give it a try. I emailed to ask if they allowed dogs, rang 3 times to ask if they were open Monday lunchtimes but hot no reply at all. So, if they can't be bothered, neither can we - there are plenty of good alternatives in the area.

The best pub in the area, easily. Hasn't succumbed to becoming a restaurant that calls itself a pub as, unfortunately, a lot have. The main theme is beer and whatever the wife is drinking. They do food at lunchtime which is good however, its remains good simple pub food and they haven't gone down the road of providing fancy food. Good on them. Ambience is great, service is great, people are friendly, and dogs more than welcome as are muddy walkers. They even have vegan friendly beer if you're that way inclined...

This was our first visit to the Old Spoit and it certainly will not be our last - absolutely excellent Sunday roast - the biggest yorkshire pudding I have ever seen, served filled with roast beef, roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy. Nothing was too much trouble for our lovely young waitress - and despite the fact that they were busy, we were made to feel very welcome with excellent service.

Lovely pub, great selection of beers, great food, homemade bar snacks, fire and a great outdoor seating area.

Well run pub, with a fabulous selection of beers and a chance to buy in three thirds to get a taste for your favourites they call this beer tapas. My favourite was snow leopard and Old Rick (taverner) from local brewery was a close runner up others in the group enjoyed silk rd or was it spice rd we had such a good time I forget! go enjoy and say hello to the locals.

Sunday lunch was absolutely brilliant. Large Yorkshire pudding filled with vegetables and roast beef. Fresh vegetables, mouthwatering beef and gravy like mum used to make. Excellent rhubarb crumble and custard for dessert.

Great pub with a good selection of beers and other drinks. Recently added Wiper & True 'Clear Head' on tap for anyone wanting a good quality low alcohol pint.

I organised a last minute 30th lunch last Saturday. I called on the Thursday and appreciated it was going to be a long shot to fit 17 people in - but the old spot pulled out all the stops - especially given it was the weekend before Christmas! The pub atmosphere & ambience was fantastic and our time here was a definite highlight to our trip. Best pub in the area!!

not a very friendly pub, very poor service and poor food quality, waste of money, wouldn’t recommend

A real good proper local pub with great ales and cosy atmosphere

It's the best pub I've ever been to. The staff and people make this place so friendly and cosy. I highly recommend the pie nights😊

Great place. However only giving it 3 stars as for some reason they don't do Sunday dinners anymore, even though their website states they do.

Folk music night Wednesdays are glorious. Great atmosphere, great team, great range on tap.

Great beer and cider choice, with a great atmosphere and a warm fire!

Haven’t eaten here for a while although we drink here regularly so thought we would swing by for a Wedding Anniversary lunch. We weren’t looking for anything too grand but I struck lucky as my favourite roast chicken with stuffing baguette was on the specials. Absolutely lovely with some of the best fries ever and a top dipping sauce (gravy lol). Loved it. My wife had a sandwich too and we shared a lovely treacle tart with ice cream. Great service and my wife is a little fussy so never orders straight from the menu! So quite a simple lunch for us but very well executed and the pub has a lovely, friendly atmosphere topped off with golden Autumn sunlight beaming in and reflecting off the ale pump brass. All made for a lovely afternoon.

Came for a family lunch (10 of us & 2 dogs) unfortunately a bit chilly for those at the end by the door to the beer garden, but we understand its a small pub. Lovely tasty food, but sadly lacking in portion size. The mediterranean bowl (2 of us avoiding gluten) was more like a starter and at £13 not value for money, similar with the pork steak. This was comparing them to the plate fulls that were had with the burgers and fish and chips for £1 & £2 more. The extra chips for £3.50 were a sad small portion too. We did mention it to staff and were brought some extra steamed veg, but it didn't really make up for lack of spicy vegetables in the bowl. Such a shame, as it tasted good. We get together several times a year for lunch and are always looking for good places and this is a bonus as being a short walk away from my fathers house. We may give it a go again and stick to fish and burgers next time, but slightly bigger portions wouldn't go amiss.

Came for a family lunch (10 of us & 2 dogs) unfortunately a bit chilly for those at the end by the door to the beer garden, but we understand its a small pub. Lovely tasty food, but sadly lacking in portion size. The mediterranean bowl (2 of us avoiding gluten) was more like a starter and at £13 not value for money, similar with the pork steak. This was comparing them to the plate fulls that were had with the burgers and fish and chips for £1 & £2 more. The extra chips for £3.50 were a sad small portion too. We did mention it to staff and were brought some extra steamed veg, but it didn't really make up for lack of spicy vegetables in the bowl. Such a shame, as it tasted good. We get together several times a year for lunch and are always looking for good places and this is a bonus as being a short walk away from my fathers house. We may give it a go again and stick to fish and burgers next time, but slightly bigger portions wouldn't go amiss.

Amazing service from the lovely and informative bar staff - they really know the beer!! Food was delicious and priced very well. Recommend for anyone in the area

Great atmosphere with a nice selection of beers and friendly staff! Looking forward to visiting this pub again.

Great food Beer tapas which good. All different beers 🍻 Had the ploughman's plate which was amazing.

Great beer selection, lovely pub.

Lovely little pub. Friendly and efficient team. Good food. Simple and we'll executed. Busy

Brilliant Sunday lunch, tasty, well presented. Great service - highly recommended 👍

Best Sunday lunch I know . Everything is freshly cooked to perfection. Great quality meat and veg and always served with a smile . Lovely old pub in beautiful surroundings. Its a must visit

Absolutely the very best roast dinner I have had in years! The Old Spot Butchers Plate came with a succulent chunk of chicken breast, the most tender sliced beef and a delicious slice of local gammon. The side of 3 x fresh veg and cauliflower cheese were also cooked to perfection 🥰

Spectacular local pub with great atmosphere, fantastic service (Caleb), and a brilliant selection of cask and keg ales. Will be back!

always great cider and ales here. Perfect for hikers on the Cotswold Way, or just waiting for your bus next door!

Behind the bus station and near a car park. A small drinking man's pub now a popular establishment. Noticed a good choice of gins served in a nice Copa glasses. Good outdoor space. Bar is made up of several small nooks with tables for eating.

Great place for lunch - car park directly opposite (although can be a struggle to find a space). Friendly bartender, nice atmosphere and tasty food. The beef burger was really good.

Lovely lunch date with a friend. Gorgeous food, fantastic selection of drinks and a beautiful beer garden.

Great stop on the Cotswold Way for refreshments. Lovely little pub with a great atmosphere. Good selection of meals from sandwiches, salads to hot cooked ones. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely pub, fab food, well kept beer and lots of choice of it. Great service, friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely go again!😀😀😀 Our dog was made very welcome too!

Good home cooked food at a reasonable price served by friendly staff. What more could you ask for.

Great traditional English pub serving a high variety of draught ales, ciders wines and spirits. The food is also excellent. Best pub in the county, maybe even the uk

Really Like this place, good food and superb beer selection

Of all the pubs I've visited this is one of the best. It is cosy, the range of beers and ciders is fantastic, it is very friendly and the food you'd associate with a small village pub lunch was 👌.

Lunch was an extremely filling ploughman's and a great point of Old Rick the service was good as ever.

This is an old style pub (that was cool inside when we visited on a very hot day). There was a good selection of drinks and food (ploughmans with two sorts of cheese, ham, pork pie, pickle, bread plus chicken linguine) at reasonable prices.

Great beer garden. Lack of space inside. Fairly good singer as entertainment.

Great pub with great range of beers of tap, always has great atmosphere

Brilliant pub with great range of beers and friendly staff who really looked after us. Wernt after our awful experience at the White Horse and had cheese & biscuits to round off the earlier meals. (See review for the nearby White Horse). Got hammered in the pub quiz though!

Stopped here for some food and drink and I must say probably one of the best burgers I have had since I can remember 😋 fantastic food.

Friendly staff, popular and busy pub. Well worth a visit. X

Parking over the road in a public car park, just a bit tight. The pub is very oldy worldly which has a very good atmosphere, dog friendly and the staff are attentive and help full. Food is excellent and well presented, at the time only served from 12 - 3. Well worth a visit.

Great food, outstanding staff. A well worth recommending a visit but book first. Dog friendly.

We had such a lovely roast today, food was amazing, by far the best roast Iv had in a long time in a lovely cosy pub! Can’t wait to return soon maybe to have an epic burger of Kiev which is also to die for 😍

Amazing space with ample. outdoor seating. Friendly staff and locals. The vegan burger and chips was tasty too. Happy 8th birthday to you. X

It’s a shame because this used to be one of the best pubs in the area for Sunday lunch but we’ve just had one of the worst eating out experiences ever. The service was very poor; the waitress had no idea what draught beers were available and one of our starters only arrived once prompted. The main arrived well over an hour from ordering and we had watched, in increasing disbelief and anger, while everybody else, all of whom had arrived and ordered well after us, received their food before us. When finally our mains did arrive my beef was grisely and the parsnip raw. At least the dog will be happy with the meat. Shant go again.

Great lil local pub. Can stop in for a drink, or for lunch.

Fantastic Sunday roast, lovely beer and great service.

Wonderful warm welcoming pub. Took our 3 dogs in today for some Sunday lunch which was super delicious. Dogs were treated to some beef trimmings too. Can’t ask for more!

Just got a pint. Had it outside in the beer garden. Seems very popular. Was very busy.

Love the Old Spot. Great menu. Great food. Great service.

Up there with best. We hadn't visited for quite a few years and decided to call in on our way home from a weekend away. It will definitely be our pub of choice to stop off at in the future. Great ales,perfect condition and welcoming locals who were happy for us to join them.

Great atmosphere, wide range of ales and fab food

Welcoming pub. Great selection of real ales including a beer taster option. Roaring fire, just what was needed after a great walk in the Cotswolds!

Met for lunch. From the outside slightly daunting location, but inside a wonderful, traditional local pub. Good food, good beer and excellent service

Very enjoyable lunch with friends. Lovely food and very well kept beers. Driving prevented me enjoying them fully! The pub was full too.

Lovely pub, full of character and large choice of drinks and beers. Lovely atmosphere inside the pub and big garden with a lot of seating nicely laid out and heated outside. We only had a drink on this occasion but could see a very popular by booking only pub restaurant. Very friendly landlord and staff. Worth a visit.

Nice pub decent roast. Lots of character

Great staff ,good beers and a good selection of spirits especially rums! Not enough time to taste your food this time. A great atmosphere.

Friendly, cosy pub with a great range of local and very tasty beers. Try the Uley brewery beer!

What a great traditional old pub with a brilliant atmosphere and good beer, well worth a visit plenty of parking opposite the pub, The Old Spot does food too.