The Gloucester Old Spot in Tewkesbury

We found this place by luck as we took a wrong turn! Had dinner and liked it so much we came back for dinner the following night. Great food with generous portions, very friendly and helpful staff, but not pushy. Good local beer and a nice atmosphere. Sensible prices and therefore very good value for money overall. We will definitely go there again when next in the Cheltenham area.

We had a birthday lunch celebration for 13 people yesterday. The staff were very helpful, the food was delicious and we all had a great time Would certainly recommend it and we would go there again.

Went here for Sunday roast today with our family, table of 9 of us and everyone was raving about how amazing their meals were! The portion sizes were great, lots of vegetables in side dishes and everyone had empty plates by the end and room for pudding. The servers were really polite and welcoming, one took a photo of us which was really nice too. Unfortunately we didn't get any photos of the food as we were enjoying ourselves too much but my husband particularly loved the sea bass and said he wished it didn't end. We both shared the sticky toffee pudding and espresso creme brulee and both of us thought they were delicious and couldn't pick our favourite. We don't review very often but felt compelled to write one as we had such a wonderful time, sat down at 4.30pm and left about 6.30pm

Haven’t visited here for 20 years but great to be back. Excellent menu. All dishes were very high quality and tasty. Really enjoyed the Local Game Mixed Grill. Will certainly be back on a Thursday pie and pud night. Only negative is the “optional” service charge is added to the bill automatically.

Excellent pub and restaurant, we have dined here several times making a special point of leaving the M5 when passing through to dine here. We have never been disappointed. Many thanks to Lucy and Karen who looked after us, both were very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this establishment.

A welcome break travelling to Somerset. Very impressed indeed. We were looked after by the delightful Maria. We wanted a nonalcoholic lager and she recommended Clear Head. This proved to be excellent. The food was excellent. The ethos is very good. Obviously the service was excellent. Thank you.

Food was lovely! I had a burger which was very nice, others in my party had the special fish dish which was also delicious and feeling, the kebabs which were very tasty and the kids were happy with the fish and chips! It’s a really nice place for a meal out.

Lovely evening meal at the old spot.

One of my favourite places to eat in Gloucester, the food tastes great, is well presented and reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly.

Met up with a friend for drinks and dinner and picked here as not been before and the bar is dog friendly. It is a lovely traditional style pub with a large outside seating area too. It was a Thursday and they have Pie and a pud for £18. I had beef and redwine pie and it was delicious! Big bits of beef in there too! With Sticky toffee pudding for pudding. My friend had Fish&Chips and Pavlova. Oh the pavlova was a real sugar sensation! The atmosphere was good and it was quite busy too which was lovely to see. We will be back. Thanks

Excellent pub - best pie I've had!

My husband and I came from Florida to visit my mom & her husband. This is the first real English pub we'd ever been to. Loved the atmosphere(was so cozy)& the fish and chips were delicious. Hope to come back whenever we visit again!

Pie and pud is the best specials I think we've ever had. My french lass is still raving about it a week later.

Lovely food, main course and dessert, helpful but unobtrusive staff and genial atmosphere.

Truly deserving of all the praise they receive! The pie and pudding is heavenly and made me rethink life. Come on Thursdays!

Our waitress Evie could not have been more helpful and professional I had the Gloucester sausages with mash fresh veg and red wine gravy Really tasty Excellent bottle of chenin blanc too!

We ate here on a Friday evening for the first time and I have to say what a great place excellent food and friendly staff. The outside beer garden both covered and uncovered and has a separate area for smokers so has all its bases covered. Highly recommended.

Only visited for a drink in the sunny garden but will be coming back

Had a lovely meal here the other day. I hadn’t been since Covid, where we were sat outside so it was nice to see it from the inside! Everyone enjoyed their food and the staff were nice and attentive, and the tiramisu eclair with pistachio ice cream was literally my dream desert all in one. Great atmosphere, great food, couldn’t ask for any more!

Lovely dog friendly gastro pub with fresh and tasty specials menu to complement their lovely menu.

Very good quality food locally sourced would definitely go again when we are in the area.

My husband and I don’t often get the opportunity to eat out as a couple. Reserved a cosy table for 2 but on arrival we’re shown to the bar area where the table was next to people walking through and had little ambience. We asked if there was anything else available and were then shown to a lovely lake in the main restaurant (both areas were the same menu) We felt much happier until realising there were only a couple of specials left to choose from so went to the main menu where we struggled to decide as not a lot of choice. Good old fish and chips we had, which only had a tablespoon of mushy peas, chips that were thin and pointy, and a tiny piece of fish surrounded in batter. All for £18 each! When asked if the food was ok I commented that it was only ok but the waitress wasn’t even interested to hear why. A very disappointing meal and not good value at all ☹️

The Gloucester Old Spot is an absolute must for anyone in the nearby and surrounding area. Faultless and friendly service, superb seasonal menu and an excellent choice of drinks. The setting is also great especially in summer due to the huge beer/dining garden.

Great venue, great food, traditional old atmosphere, polite staff. What more can one want? It was so nice to have natural juice gravy on our Sunday roast, and NOT glutinous lumpy Bisto. Sign of a great chef who knows his onions ! We’ll certainly return. Thank you for an enjoyable Sunday Roast.

Booked for 5 but on the night an extra guest showed up. We’d asked for the bar rather than the dining room, extra guest was no problem. Service was great, took on board all the allergy information. Staff were friendly and informed. Food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented best meal I’ve had out for a long time. Definitely going to make a return trip. Thank you.

Very nice place. Would go there again!

Got there at around 8h30pm on Saturday - but we were told that they stop serving food. We were excited to try it as the location and the ambiance of the place seemed very historical.

Booked for a Tuesday Lunchtime for originally 13 family members (reduced to 11) as relatives were visiting Cheltenham and I volunteered to book a venue, the Old Spot was a no brainer as I am familiar with this venue. The meal was a great success, all family members commented on the great choice of venue and also the excellent food that was served, and also the great service that we received during our visit. Many thanks to everyone at the Old Spot for a great lunchtime experience.

Really dry small portion for a £17.50 roast. We were one of the first in the pub so I thought we would get a really nice fresh pub roast and it was anything but that. The pork was dry and looked like the ends, I got 2 small pieces, burnt potatoes and runny tasteless gravy. I looked over at the other tables and it looked like everyone had a different sized portion. Very disappointing overall!!

Nice lunch, sat outside in the garden where tables are spaced well apart so not crowded

This is our second visit here and pleased to say this visit was better than the last time ! Nice friendly staff, great food and an enjoyable evening.

Beautiful hot tasty meal, lovely atmosphere whether inside or out

Popped in for a pint and discovered the beer garden, which was okay before, now offers something for all occasions. Well worth a visit.

I had a really nice roll here for lunch.

Dropped in for a drink, tables were all booked up for food so we’ll do that another time. Lovely large garden with plenty of space, restaurant looked lovely and food looked and smelt good!

Gorgeous roast dinner. A real treat. Good quality and reasonable prices. Very much enjoyed.

Lovely mix of cosy bar with cask ales and ciders, fine dining restaurant, and outside seating. Good to see the promotion of Clear Head low-alco beer. Ample parking with overflow area for campervans wishing to dine then stop off for the night, great idea.

Fantastic service and lovely food! Highly recommend a visit 👌

Excellent food served with outstanding service - Fantastic Family Party Recently we had a large family party at the Gloucester Old Spot, with a mixed age group of 40 family members, celebrating twins 85th Birthday, where the Old Spot organised a set Sunday menu for us. The initial organisation and communication from Lucy was faultless and the venue was perfect. On the day we were concerned the kitchen wouldn’t manage with the size of our party and catering for their other customers, no need to worry, every meal was brought out perfectly cooked and plenty of it, all served together, with compliments from every member of our party. The Sticky Toffee Pudding is the best pudding you will ever have! Excellent food served with outstanding service. All the staff were also very attentive and happy, giving the impression that nothing was too much trouble, making the whole day a special day and one to remember.

What a lovely country pub. Was recommended visiting and was quite busy at 3pm on a Saturday. Nice gardens, our dog wasn’t a massive fan of the astroturf but we moved around the corner and great stuff! Haven’t tried the food but food coming out looked good!

Dropped in without a booking able to fit us in with a table for two. Food superb obviously cooked by a chef he knows what they are doing and at very reasonable prices for quality food. Highly recommended will be returning soon. Thank you to all the team.

Budvar on tap. A great pint and a great burger for lunch. Its the simple things that make life good.

We booked a hen party here and it was a lovely experience. The team were very good at replying to emails and accommodating allergies. Everyone had a lovely time and the food was delicious!

Great service Great food Great pub Will definitely return, a pub that well worth this visit & support

Really hood experience. Staff really friendly and helpful, one in particular was really good with our 2 year old Grandson and also with our dog. Food really good - Sea Bass meal really tasty, special burger meals excellent.

Me and my dad went on father's day without booking in the hopes of getting a table (cheeky I know) they informed us they were busy and if we were happy to wait, which we agreed! Glad we did as the roast dinners were gorgeous, proper old pub too with classic charm which my dad loved!

Lovely pub with indoor outdoor dining options, food and drinks were great. Bonus of pubstop for Motorhomes!!!

If you are looking for a great Sunday lunch then this is the place for you. We were really pleased with everything we ordered. Lovely waitress too :-)

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE! An absolute shambles. The service is ZERO STARS. Really rude front of house women. Firstly, we arrived half an hour early as my little daughter was hungry and we were made to feel unwanted from then onwards. I had my 1 year old with me whilst we were waiting for our table and we were told by front of house to wait outside even though the weather was really cold! We noticed others arriving who had the same booking time as us and were seated immediately. I had booked a table in the dining room but was given a table in the bar area. We were sat at the end in the corner with all the other tables around us empty made to feel unwanted and shoved in a corner. Waitress came to take our drinks order even though we hadn't even been given the drinks menu! We ordered our food and a few minutes later the waitress returned to say that the Specials was out of stock. Surely they should have known this in advance of me placing an order. It took over 15mins for our order to arrive and the vegetables were missing. I asked the waitress about the Veg and she wasn't sure if the Veg plate in the kitchen was ours. How can you not know if the Veg is included with a roast when you have been serving them all day! When I told them that the service was appalling - the waitress apparently went back upset and one of the front of house women came to our table to check if everything was okay. At this point I addressed all the problems and she was the kind of woman that you can't really speak to as she had an answer for everything and thought she was right for all my problems. Apparently we threw them off guard for arriving early!!!! What a joke!!!! Just don't go if you want miserable and rude service! And if you do go - DO NOT ARRIVE EARLY!!!!!!!!!

Didn't have food on this occasion so can't judge ☺️

Just had a pint but plan to go back for food at some point

Great privately owned pub, food excellent and combined with friendly efficient service. They also have a very extensive wine list.

Brilliant place for Sunday lunch, lovely atmosphere. Relaxed and spacious dinning room and friendly easy going staff. Food was absolutely delicious!! We will be back.

Nice pub lunch on-route to Cotswolds.

There were seven of us for lunch and we all had drinks, main course, and sweets. Total bill £260 including 10% service charge. Good value.

Incredible spot! When walking it, there was a map which showed the local places they sourced stuff from, from meats to cheeses to beer/wine. Really sick. The cheese soufflé was incredible. I had the pineapple +bbq+ halumi salad which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea but i loved it. we also got burgers (it was burger night) for 25% off which were also fire fire fire. Gluten free bun on the burger was really high quality. they were missing some items from the menu, but were very accommodating and it’s expected when you’re getting food locally so I was 100% ok with it.

Fantastic pub lunch, they catered for a group of 25 very well. The food was incredible, the pork roast dinner was to die for. Thank you very much.

Lovely spot. Loads of space for campervans. Food was outstanding and we would recommend.

Had a bad experience lunch time today My food was very poor today the least . Fish mostly batter and hard greasy casing , pea purée hard and found absolutely no taste of mint. Must have got the dregs of the chip pan , think “triple cooked “ about summed up the gnarled bits and pieces I received .The four chips that were whole were nice though . I found a long hair in my tarter sauce . ……. A disaster of a main course . I saw other food coming out that looked nothing like mine ! Sticky toffee pudding was delicious but the minuscule pot of half filled watery white , supposed custard that came with it ( which I requested rather than ice cream as it was a chilly environment) was very unpleasant and I didn’t eat it . They took three pounds off the bill for the chips ……. However my lunch guest enjoyed her goats cheese tart . The staff were friendly and service was good though . Sadly I won’t be going back or recommending a visit .

All good, will recommend to anyone. Met some nice fellow camper van folk. Great beers 🍻

Great service and always with a smile, lovely food

Had our evening meal here last Friday. Had an exceptional experience. Food was excellent, service was excellent. I have coeliac disease and was provided with excellent gluten free alternatives. Can recommend without hesitation and will certainly return.

Excellent pub, it's got a very homely feel. Good selection of cask ales. The variety of food is lovely and it's rather refreshing to see a few different meals on offer. The chefs are clearly passionate and have a wide pallet. Evie was our server and was very friendly and attentive. She was even serving drinks whilst it was raining! Very good food, good value and it's very good to see a range of local producers being supported. Do not miss, stop what you're doing and come out here!

The Gloucester Old Spot is a fantastic countryside pub that has quickly become a favourite for my wife and me. We’ve visited a couple of times, and each experience has been excellent. The pub boasts a great selection of real ales, perfect for any enthusiast. During our visits, my wife tried the schnitzel Thai curry on one occasion and the fish and chips on another, both of which she thoroughly enjoyed. I opted for the sausage and mash each time, and it did not disappoint. The charming countryside location adds to the pub’s appeal, making it a wonderful spot to enjoy a meal and a pint. The Gloucester Old Spot is, without a doubt, one of our top choice for dining in the area!

Best pub stop yet friendly helpful staff owner very helpful will stop here again 👍

Gorgeous food, good range of draught beers and ciders for all tastes, beautiful views and relaxing beer garden.

Good veggie options, all presented nicely. Will definitely go back.

Fantastic food and a park up for the night, can't fault it.

I don't normally write reviews, but this pub is exceptionally good. The beer was perfect, the food amazing, and the staff were very friendly. Thank you

We've been wanting to try dinner here for a while, it was worth the wait and the walk. The venison is seriously good, and I'd come back just for the creme brulé.

Excellent country pub, with different great outside seating areas, very friendly staff, easy to get to and very good food!

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

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.

Warm and friendly staff good food will be returning

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.

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 ...

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

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