Harden's says
A proper British pub in Cider with Rosie country.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “beautiful traditional country pub, a favourite of Laurie Lee, has bags of atmosphere and views over the Slad Valley” – and is one of the few to offer regular tarot readings! “The food is amazing, with a real Italian twist and lots of fresh, in-season ingredients” – often just “three ingredients on a round white plate, done to perfection”. Daniel Chadwick, the landlord for 25 years, opened a spinoff bistro called Juliet in nearby Stroud in autumn 2024. Top Menu Tip – “devilled kidneys starter a must”.
Summary
In Gloucestershire’s lovely Slad valley, “Laurie Lee’s local has just gone from strength to strength over the years – although it’s not clear what Laurie Lee would think about it now, as while it’s still all scrubbed tables and good cider, it now also has a talented chef producing high-end pub grub”. “Sometimes the food is exceptional” (it was on Giles Coren’s June 2022 visit) – “service has been varied, but everywhere is struggling with staff… but on the right day, a visit here is magical”.
Summary
This “olde English pub” in Gloucestershire’s beautiful Slad valley (Laurie Lee’s ‘Cider with Rosie’ country) serves “very modern, innovative and delicious food” alongside “lovely local Uley brewery bitter”.
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Slad Road, Slad, GL6 7QA
Restaurant details
The Woolpack Inn Restaurant Diner Reviews
"very special pub with a country olde world feel, step through the door and step back in time. Laurie Lee's hang out and he's buried in the church yard opposite. Set in the beautiful Slad valley it's a charming place full of character. The food does not disapoint, in fact it's reason alone for a visit. Fabulous menu of delicious food with top notch ingredients and well cooked, it's hard to decide what to have. Skate with cockles and a wild garlic in a cider sauce totally delicious."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.30% |
Slad Road, Slad, GL6 7QA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
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