Harden's says
A proper British pub in Cider with Rosie country.
Harden's survey result
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”.
Summary
“An unspoilt country pub ,with fabulous views over the Slad valley” – “very friendly and worth a visit” if you’re in that neck of the woods.
Summary
“An unspoilt country pub ,with fabulous views over the Slad valley” – “very friendly and worth a visit” if you’re in that neck of the woods.
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The Woolpack Inn Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Beautiful traditional country pub, a favorite of Laurie Lee, has bags of atmosphere and views over the valley. The food is amazing with a real italian twist and lots of fresh in season ingredients. We like all the different starters the best, monksbeard, salt cod carpaccio with cherries and pistachio, just delicious."

"Lunch on a cold and wet day - and The Woolpack is exactly what you want: warm and very cosy pub with relaxed and very friendly staff and perfect pub food. We had the cheese burger and the mussels in cider and leeks with a good pint and a beer shandy. A lovely Cotswold pub - not posh but great grub and a very friendly atmosphere. "
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £28.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.60 |
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Bread | £2.50 |
Service | 12.30% |
Slad Road, Slad, GL6 7QA
Opening hours
Monday | CLOSED |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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