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The Pelican Inn, Gloucester
Gloucester
GL1 2QR
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Reviews of The Pelican Inn (Average Rating: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Pelican Inn
GBG perennial and considered by many to be the best ale pub in town. The interior is pretty much as I recalled from visit six years previous. A lot of cask on the go - 8/10 pumps were pouring – it felt like too many and my Wye Valley Wholesome Stout was over-vented and a tad warm (NBSS 2.5) though my companion’s Attic Brew Sensation was a little better (3). Kept an eye on the bar and very little was being poured, which put me off getting another. Additionally, there’s tons of cider and a good set of cans/bottles though it was unclear how many were chilled; on asking for one that they apparently sold, it couldn’t be located. There’s an interesting selection of pickled eggs advertised but again, half of them weren’t available. I have to admit by being disappointed on this visit, feels like the management are a bit slack. Wye Valley HQ should pop in on the quiet and see what they think, it certainly wasn’t a patch on the Barrels. Inevitably it’s GBG listed. 6.5
July 2018
Quietly tucked away in the backstreets behind the cathedral, this is a traditional dog-legged boozer over two rooms. The main bar has bottle green velveteen banquettes, scrubbed wood floor, wonky black and white ceiling and plenty of Wye Valley Brewery and general Salop memorabilia on the walls, whilst the other (quieter) room was done out in red. 10 pumps with 6x Wye Valley and four guests, along with a plethora of ciders. I went for the Elderflower (good) and Wholesome Stout (excellent) along with one of the clingfilmed rolls. Clientele were quite local and a somewhat parochial, but things warmed up a bit when it became obvious I was staying for a second. It's undoubtedly a good pub but I did feel just a little out of place being here on my own. That said, I’d be heading back here straight off next time I find myself in Gloucester. 8.5 Rated 8
On 8th May 2024
- rating: 7
[User has posted 5138 recommendations about 5121 pubs]
paulof horsham left this review about The Pelican Inn
The Pelican is a Wye Valley Brewery house, found a short walk from the centre of Gloucester. Early on a Friday evening, the pub was absolutely buzzing with just a few seats to be had. The locals were friendly and up for a chat with a travelling toper.
10 handpumps are principally devoted to Wye Valley, with a few guests. My arrival coincided with a happy hour offer, so the already reasonable prices were reduced further.
I enjoyed my visit and I doubt there's a better pub in the city.
On 28th March 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 456 recommendations about 428 pubs]
hondo . left this review about The Pelican Inn
Wye Walley pub that is a must visit if in the area.
On 11th March 2024
- no rating submitted
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- Accommodation : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : Yes - Feb and June - last updated 30 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 30 November 2018 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 30 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : No last updated 30 November 2018 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : Yes - Free, any donations to charity - last updated 08 November 2013 by ROB Camra
- Karaoke : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 08 May 2024 by Quinno _
