The Gloucester Old Spot in Tewkesbury

This was the best roast dinner I have ever eaten in a restaurant. The food was such good quality and very good value for money. The atmosphere in the pub was warm and homely, very grand with the decor and candles. The service was on point, very quick and efficient. Big car park with lots of space. The outdoor area has Beautiful views of the country side and the facilities out there look amazing! Cant wait to visit again on a warm day.

Packed with bookings, but able to have Sunday roast in the barn sitting- superb meat preparation, complemented by a heavy and vegetables

Great Place, Great Staff, & Great Food ... But a bit pricey !

Ordered a table for 1.30 indoors. Phoned to ask could we arrive half an hour early. They said yes. But then after saying this they left a voicemail saying they had moved us outdoors and said no high chairs would be available

Good local pub, friendly staff.

Great pub with lots of atmosphere, staff were great food a little over priced for what you get. £9 for 2 prawns and a chicken nugget sized piece of fish , probably won't go back.

We stopped off here on our motorhome last minute and was firstly chuffed to find a free motorhome space, but then we experienced the food, which was really superb, great lovely atmosphere in the old dining hall, lovely smiley polite staff. Highly recommend this gem of a find 👍😁 you may have to book ahead judging how busy it got!

Alot of money for a below average Sunday roast. Portion sizes were small and beef slices were mainly fatty, served at a lukewarm temperature.

The main course meals are very nice, we have been twice and both times our meals were nice. Desserts however we're poor on both counts, I had the sticky toffee pudding which tasted burnt. Then we had the donuts which were super dry and oily. I wouldn't let that put you off because the main courses were very high standards but strangely it's just the desserts that are poor. So I would recommend you try the started and mains and miss dessert. The staff are friendly. They have decent parking which there was always spaces. The inside looks nice. I hope they take this advise regarding desserts to improve because their chefs know how to cook great main courses. I have given 5 stars based on that

Warm and friendly staff good food will be returning

What's not to Love, The food, the atmosphere, the Staff.... The staff are so welcoming they treat you like a friend and nothing is too much bother. The food is absolutely amazing and well worth the money. We are not locals, nor have we ever been to the pub before, but one thing is for sure.. we will definitely return.

Should be a lovely cosy pub with a large barn dining room. But on the day we visited there was very little heating, even hiding near the small wood burner in the bar. Sorted the experience.

Fantastic food and a great atmosphere…. Best food I’ve eaten in ages crème brûlée is just on another level … Definitely going there again….

Admittedly I was there late in the evening on a Tuesday after moving house so it was a quiet atmosphere but the drinks selection was good and the food was great and fast.

Superb! We visited as a party of 16 for lunch on Saturday and the service and attentiveness was second to none. All the waitresses/waiters were spot on: speedy service and smiley faces! The food was out of this WORLD as well. Portion sizes are small (eat before or be prepared to order 2 or 3 courses) but the price you are paying includes an absolutely spectacular experience. The price of your dish doesn’t reflect the price of the food you’re paying for - it’s the preparation of the kitchen/restaurant/toilets, clean plates & glasses, EXCEPTIONAL service, a warm & cosy setting, accommodating establishment and smiling faces all round. Tip these guys - it’s worth your money.

We were there with a large group of friends foe a late Christmas meal. There had been a problem with the heari g but there was a roaring fire and plenty of portable heaters so quit wasn't cold. The staff were brilliant, and the service was great considering the large number of our group. This is our second visit here and we will definitely be back.

Brief visit on a pub crawl Sat 7th Jan, decent enough pub had half of Wye Valley Butty Bach and NightJar (keg), both were fine, service friendly enough if a little slow as ladies preparing coffees (a bit of a pet hate of mine). Could do with a more interesting choice of ales hence 4 🌟. Seemed very popular with diners. One of two pubs in the UK - currently - under this name, I've now visited both and this is the better one for sure (other is on the outskirts of Bristol). Pub has plentiful parking at the back and nearby bus stops to/from Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. Best to visit as part of a local pub crawl encompassing also Clovelly & Hind brewery tap, 2 mins walk away, and Swan Inn about 20 mins walk (or use the bus).

Excellent meal and great staff looked after us All, champion food and will be back. We went to the ivy in Exeter the following weekend and they had nothing on the GOS quality.

Perfect Christmas lunch for 8 former work colleagues. Good choice of food and drink. Staff helpful. Good atmosphere.

Portion sizes weren't great. I had salmon with 3 sprigs of broccoli and no others veg. Three of us shared a small bowl of overcooked and very hard roast potatoes. Wasn't very warm in there either. Can't say I will return Two courses and a soft drink was £33.30 ...

Visited for our staff Christmas meal. Lovely atmospheric room, The serving were very friendly and efficient. The food was good. Would recommend.

Very welcoming, nice choice of food and drinks, delicious food.

Yet again amazing food at the Old Spot. Fav place to eat!

Fabulous food, well presented and lovely, lovely staff. Unfortunately the main hall was rather drafty, but we were moved to a less chilly spot with no fuss.

All 3 of us enjoyed our lunch. Good menu. Friendly staff.

Food is always excellent but I'm writing this review to say how fabulous to see, as usual at this time of year, the beautiful Christmas tree and decorative lights! It brings such joy every time I pass by and surely, the same feel-good factor for so many commuters using the Tewkesbury Road. Thank you so much Gloucester Old Spot.

Absolutely brilliant, warm welcome, affordable, unpretentious... how pubs should be done. Great cellar, good selection of sensible wines, ciders and perry. Food is wonderful with interesting specials. First class!

Amazing food. Would recommend the pie and try the sticky toffee pudding - it’s phenomenal! Second time and will be back again

fantastic food, good value for money considering the expertise of our 2 course meal. the specials board offers 2 courses at a very reasonable rate considering the quality of ingredients & talents of the chef. Great service from Maria

Just popped in for food on way home, as usual the most friendly staff possible.

A nice pub to enjoy a well-kept pint and some decent quality food. Convenient for the M5 north if that's part of your travel plans.Eat in the bar, or the adjacent converted barn, or outside in good weather. The icing on the cake is that the pub is open on Mondays - an increasingly rare event.

Good steaks and wonderful beer. A good stop off for moho's heading south.

We love Sunday roast here but celebrated my birthday last Saturday and had a chance to try other dishes we hadn’t tried before. Limited choices on the main menu but don’t forget to look at the lovely specials on the board. Great quality of food with produce from local farms but also come with a price. For £19.50, I would expect two sea bass fillets. They compensated the dish with a crab meat and prawn spring roll cut into two pieces. Some may like it but if I wanted sea bass, I preferred 2 fillets than 1 with a spring roll. We had a dog with us, so always sat in the bar area. Staff ok, more like trainees in the bar area, probably more professional in the main dining room. 10% service charge we understood, not many people carry cash nowadays.

Nov 2023: Recommended by a car salesman (sorry, person) But gave it a try anyway....!! Great that they serve Sunday lunch, all afternoon on a Sunday 👍

Really good atmosphere, service and food for 2 adults and 3 year old

Always good here. Food atmosphere and staff all very good.

Delicious lunch and fab services!! Very friendly and very busy!

Delicious roast. Great pub and really nice staff. We'll visit again.

Really pretty bad. We went for Sunday lunch, our food was just about warm, tepid at best, which given the price was very disappointing. The dining room is ok, although a converted barn so pretty dingy. Unlikely I’d go back.

Stayed overnight in campervan (pre- booked). Great food, reasonably priced, friendly and helpful staff. Would highly recommend

This was fairly close off the M5 so convenient but I would have travelled much further out of my way for the experience. Staff friendly and helpful from the moment i walked in. Lots of car parking for campers motorhomes and cars. To say dog friendly is understated my woofer was in her element. Oh and the food was spot on too !

What a fantastic find, lovely food and service. The staff were very pleasant and more than helpful. Also allows you to stay over in the carpark. We have a large motorhome over 8 metres and there was loads of space. AMAZING

The service from the barman and waitresses is always very good and the food is also always very nice.

A lovely country pub, great English dishes

My wife and I had a great meal on a Tuesday evening, along with our dog who was made to feel very welcome and included in our experience of The Gloucester Olds Spot. We both ordered the same, unintentionally, but it worked out ideal as one would have been envious of the other if they’d had something different - beef bao buns to start were great with a rich flavour and the sweetcorn & chilli to cut through. Followed then by the beef curry & coconut rice - really indulgent and incredibly generous serving and fall-apart-tender beef. The owner was warm and engaging all evening the staff friendly & efficient. We’ll back for breakfast on race week!

On the way to the three county motorhome show and stopped overnight in our motorhome which I booked online with a reservation for dinner, which was excellent. Morelo

Lovely place. Nice dining facilities inside. A great looking outside area, food was lovely and had music in the background that wasn't overpowering or loud, which is a refreshing change from the norm. Will definitely be going back.

Lovely pub great staff and fab Sunday Roast. Allows dogs in but the garden and outside areas are lovely too. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will definitely go back when in the area

Very disappointed with the meal we had last night for the prices they charge. I had the beef tikka curry, it was a bowl of greasy tasteless beef, really not nice. My husband had the pie which had an over cooked crust but the filling was tasty. Cheesecake dessert however, was very nice. Followed by luke warm lattes which we had to send back as the sugar cubes wouldn’t dissolve in them! Sadly we also felt really rushed all evening! We were out with friends for a long overdue catch up and really felt that the staff were rushing us to order and then repeatedly telling us when last orders was and when they were shutting so we felt we needed to leave! 10pm on a Saturday night……really! Won’t be rushing back!

Great pub with incredible food! We WILL be back

Charming country pub, great food and atmosphere. The bar team were awesome, especially "Dave"!

Great food. Friendly staff until they need your table and bring you the bill without you asking for it as they have people waiting. Try not be more than 85 minutes at your table!

Just had the most delicious Sunday lunch here. Lamb cooked to perfection with a lovely generous portion of Veg, lamb, Yorkshire and gravy. Beef also extremely good, according to my very fussy partner. The GF Chocolate brownie with Raspberry sorbet, and chocolate sauce was an indulgent delight, and the whole thing was topped off by the Genuinely great service by the most charming hostess. Really super. Thank you so much. I'm local so will be back for more. :)

Went for a very delicious Sunday lunch. Service and atmosphere very nice in a beautiful old dining room The cheese souffle is absolutely epic!

Superb place, we have been going for years. Went with friends and our children, the staff couldn't have been more accommodating for us, so polite and kind to us. The food was excellent and I especially enjoyed the tiramisu parfait! Thank you to the Gloucester Old Spot team, you're smashing it!

We chose this pub as our first stopover on our current trip in the motorhome. Wow!!! Plenty of space to park, a bit of road noise but that was to be expected. The food was absolutely awesome, this is not your standard pub grub, it was expertly prepared, well presented and so, so flavoursome! We will definitely use this place again when travelling to the southwest from our home in Cumbria!!!

We had a delicious Sunday Roast just a 10-minute drive from the town centre. We would love to go back and try it again. We recommend booking in advance through their online booking system.

We moved to Cheltenham 10 years ago and yet this was the first time we have had a lunch at the Gloucester Old Spot, we went with my two brothers and wives. Very much our loss, the food and service were both truly excellent, service definitely with a smile and nothing was too much trouble. As for the food it was just that little bit different and the taste was simply wonderful. They don't seem to realise just how good they are. Another great restaurant to add to our list and we will definitely return before too long. Our thanks to the chef and the two lovely waitresses.

Really delicious food and great to know it’s locally sourced. Quite expensive for what you get but great presentation. Maybe the general pub decor/furniture needs a bit of updating (rustic is fine but not so sure about old church chairs?) Looked to be a lovely seating area outdoors. Dog friendly.

Disappointing for the price. The prices simply do not match the food, starters were £8/£9 and were decent but still pub style starters. Mains were not great, and for example we ordered a burger in our group, it was £17 and was just wildly overpriced, overcooked and just served with standard fries. Service was fine and as expected in a pub with very friendly staff, but we were slightly surprised with an automatic 10% service charge at such a venue. There are much better pub restaurants in the area for food. This is a great place for a drink outside though. Friends had mentioned this pub had decreased in quality food-wise in recent years and the reputation was decreasing, but we decided to go anyway and later agreed with them. Hopefully the owners will listen to feedback and re-think their offering food-wise.

Fantastic food, price is not for the fainthearted, but quality is what you pay for.

Staff were lovely but felt the food was a bit expensive for what you get, plus 2 of us had really upset tums after. Won't be going back

Food quality very nice. Portion size quite small (Everyone in our party ate every morsel). Prices were very high for what we got. I would have spent more if the prices were reasonable, but chose to avoid dessert and get something at home .

Popped in on the off chance. Staff were very accommodating and found us a table even though we had not booked. Lovely surroundings, good food and polite friendly staff. Will definitely be going back

We went with friends and what a wonderful find. It definitely ticks all the boxes. Friendly welcome , nothing too much trouble, Great service by an excellent team, food so delicious and the atmosphere was relaxing. 100% I would recommend and thank everyone at The Gloucester Old Spot for a fabulous time.

Friendly service. Good vegan choice.

Always a great place to call in , the food is lovely the staff are welcoming, it's dog friendly and if you use the bar you can park your campervan for free

Don’t miss this pub before retiring Boss sells up. Beer very well kept by friendly Son of Boss he knows his stuff but willing to listen to positive comments. Staff all friendly. all types there bunch of builders having a topipng out celebration bit load but very pleasant tucked away in the garden smocking area. under cover comfortable seating. areas. We eat in bar with dogs. Food was restaurant quality but pub grub style. Clean. Good state of repair. Large car park plus over spill for 6-8 motor homes. Book ahead recommended. carnt wait for next visit. Mick n Di + 2 Jacks

Had a date night dinner here on Saturday, staff were lovely. Food was great. We left our umbrella and the staff kindly kept it safe for us to return. Never been before but it was lovely. Will return when the weather is better

Stayed one night as it’s in the Brit Stop guide for camping. They don’t charges as there are no specific amenities - all they ask is that you consider eating in the pub. Absolutely! Everything is locally-sourced and everything we chose was wonderful. I had the beef shin and red wine pie while my husband had the stuffed aubergines. The presentation was beautiful and the taste matched. There was also enough to fill us up to the point where we swerved dessert (unheard of for me… my husband was concerned about my welfare). Staff were friendly and welcoming and the drinks were spot on. I even had a glass of the local apple juice which was heaven. The price for mains (£18+) might seem above average but it matched the quality of the food and, when you consider the camping was free, I consider it an absolute steal. We will be back :)

Such a lovely atmosphere and the food was top knotch!

Hmm not sure what to make of this place ! Whilst it was a lovely evening i am not sure the food lived up to our expectation of the prices they are charging ! OMG i love a good burger sometimes when we go out BUT there was so much sauce on the burger it was ridiculous, this resulted in hardly being able to taste the buger and making the bun all soggy ! I scraped as much as i could off and so did other people in the party, it was mentioned but they didn't seem bothered ! Waitresses could of been friendlier ! Drink was spilt as being passed across so went all other the menu and table, all we got was a whoops, no sorry or any napkin/cloth to wipe it up - room for improvement for sure.

Lovely food Nice atmosphere .the food came very quickly and the service was excellent. Very polite staff

Absolutely beautiful food and great service. Food outstanding chef quality 10/10

Stopped here in our motorhome, fabulous food, friendly staff really good meal. Dog friendly.

Super nice food, great location and building. Imagine it’s amazing in the summer.

Excellent service & menu as usual. We are not a regular as living away, but visit whenever in the area.

Stopped off for a quick pint in the beer garden, was totally surprised to find a fantastic varied selection of ciders on tap. Wish I wasn't driving so I could have sampled more. Didn't get a chance to have food but just looking at the other tables it looked pretty good. Would definitely recommend, if I'm in the area I'll be going back for sure!

Always a lovely meal with very friendly, attentive staff. Good choice of drinks too

Came for lunch here with some workmates, service was quick and staff were very friendly - food was incredible! Outside seating was lovely for the hot weather we've been having. Definitely one to visit again with my partner and dog!

Polite quick service for Sunday lunch. Good food. Good portions. Good puddings.

I ate outside. The food was lovely, small portion, more a started than a main. The garden is lovely, the staff very efficient, helpful and polite. A bit expensive, though.

Went for a wake, but food was good and the building was interesting, very old. Plenty of parking and they have space for a couple of self-contained overnight pitches.

Fantastic place to stay for a nights stopover in the van. Staff were amazing. Beautiful pub and scenery and the food was excellent. Will definitely stay again.

First time to the Old Spot and was gretted by a very nice member of staff who know straight away where we were going... The food was served fast and with great eye appeal. The taste was incredible and an all together amazing experience. Wouldn't think twice about advising others to book here . Thank you for a beautiful meal and setting...

This venue is conveniently situated between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, close to the M5 motorway. Six of us visited for lunch on Friday. There is a large car park and a secluded garden dining area as well as a large indoor space . This is divided...

A very nice welcome and an excellent meal. We had a choice of where we sat and the staff were very attentive. Good choice of mains. All the food matched the description on the menu and were very well presented. What a pleasure.

Nice food but a little expensive £28 for a sirloin...

In the barn which has a wonderful atmosphere food was good and our waiter was excellent 👌

Good food, good staff, good service - a very nice place. On a trip from Cornwall to Scotland in our Motorhome, we found that the Gloucester Old Spot allowed you to book a space in the car park for an overnight stay, on the understanding that you would eat/drink there. No problem. It is well located near to the motorway, and service stations, but still remote enough to feel rural. We arrived in afternoon and parked up, then went for a drink and checked our dinner reservation time. The staff were helpful and pleasant, and the bar offered a good range of real ales on draught. Later, we went for dinner and were surprised by the banquet hall type dining room, which was lovely. The food selection was good, and the quality was excellent. The member of staff that served us was very informative about the wine selection and we were not disappointed by the Primitivo that we chose which was also good value. At the end of the meal, the quality of this, slightly humble-looking, establishment really showed itself - we ordered two Americano coffees. One of these was to be black and one to be with milk. You don't often see the level of detail that I am about to explain to you, and it's a real show of great staff and establishment. The coffees arrived, both cups had black coffee, and a small jug of milk, but the server asked who the black coffee was for. Why? The black coffee drinkers cup was slightly fuller than the cup for the white coffee drinker, therefore allowing space for the milk to be added. It may sound like a small thing, but that, my friends, is top quality attention to detail, and the staff should know that it has not gone unnoticed. Top marks. The whole meal was great, but that coffee moment really ended it perfectly. Also worthy of note is how well explained the bill is, with it's optional service charge. Some establishments may try to sneak this past you, but not here. It is very clearly explained on the printed bill, and highlighted again by the server as being purely optional. We were happy to pay it, since the whole team had created a great experience during our stay. And, the Gloucester Old Spot information also explains that the tips go quickly to their members of the team - there are good morals and practices on show here. Very well done. There is a lovely large beer garden here too, with covered areas also. Be sure to phone ahead to ask about campervan / motorhome parking overnight to ensure that they have space. We will be back. Highly recommended.

A little gem. We went there after reading reviews, and we were not disappointed. Looks very unassuming from the front, but has great outdoor space, welcoming and friendly staff, comfortable and quirky indoor spaces, (including a baronial hall style dining room), great food and a...

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, excellent food and a "can do" attitude from the staff. Very helpful with food intolerances. First class female manager and top marks to the chef and kitchen staff. Definitely recommend and look forward to going there soon.

Slow service , small meal , roast potatoes over done and hard , two small slices of pork . Definitely not worth £17.50 wouldn’t go again .

Nice location and building. Was there for a wake so...

Overnight stop in campervan. Welcoming staff. Great outdoor seating and lovely beers/cider. Didn't have anything to eat but nice menu and food looked great. Lovely clean toilets.

Gorgeous Barn eating area outside. Food was amazing and the service was friendly and very helpful. Great night out.

A Great place to pop in for a lunchtime snack especially as they allow dogs. Great outside spaces and zones. Good food, and served by lovely staff. Hubby and I generally visit on a lunchtime and seat ourselves outside.

We enjoyed a great meal in the splendid main restaurant and received exemplary service from Lucia

A great country pub with an excellent choice of food and drinks. The pub doesn't look like much from the front but go behind, and there is a beautiful beer garden with fantastic views of the countryside. The staff are super friendly and pleased to help. Well worth a visit.

I absolutely love the staff and atmosphere here and my meat eating external family all LOVE the menu so we keep coming back when they visit. I personally hope they expand their vegetarian menu a bit I don't want a nutroast or souffle everywhere I go. Also, why isn't there a children's menu at all anymore? We would definitely frequent more often if you offered a simple pasta or some chips or veggies and nuggets as an easy option for families. It does feel a tad intentional. My children (3 and 1) loved their lunch but it would have been nice to eat mine hot..rather than have to cut up a roast for two young toddlers 😅