
Jolly Brewmaster
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About Jolly Brewmaster
Jolly Brewmaster is an old-fashioned pub in Cheltenham, at 39 Painswick Rd, with no gaming machines and no music. Conversation and the drinks list take centre stage. A wide range of real ales and ciders is on tap, and the selection changes regularly. Guinness is also available alongside the real ales. The pub serves no food apart from a barbecue in summer, so the focus stays on the bar the rest of the year. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales, traditional cider, beer garden and no music or gaming machines.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention real ales, traditional cider, beer garden and no music or gaming machines.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the range of real ales and ciders on tap, which one says changes regularly. A traditional cider and good lager are singled out, and Guinness gets a mention close behind. The welcome is the next thread. Reviewers describe friendly staff, a good mix of people, and locals who strike up conversation almost as soon as a seat is taken. Several call it an old-fashioned, proper pub with no gaming machines and no music, and the beer garden is praised as one of the best. Food is a minor note and reviewers differ on it. One has heard the nachos and pork pies are a treat, while another says there is no food apart from a summer barbecue in the garden. A few suggest dropping in for a pint, and one regular says they have gone every Sunday for years.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the range of real ales and ciders on tap, which one says changes regularly. A traditional cider and good lager are singled out, and Guinness gets a mention close behind. The welcome is the next thread. Reviewers describe friendly staff, a good mix of people, and locals who strike up conversation almost as soon as a seat is taken. Several call it an old-fashioned, proper pub with no gaming machines and no music, and the beer garden is praised as one of the best. Food is a minor note and reviewers differ on it. One has heard the nachos and pork pies are a treat, while another says there is no food apart from a summer barbecue in the garden. A few suggest dropping in for a pint, and one regular says they have gone every Sunday for years.
Featured reviews
- David 101 scooters Ltd
“Everything just great. Nice owners . Cider i had was awesome”
- Briony Lewis
“Our favourite pub in Cheltenham and one of our favourite pubs ever! A hidden gem with the best beer garden. Joe and the team always make you feel at home. We are Jolly Brew through and through!”
- Dan Walker
“Great pub, great crowd, great atmosphere. Would 100% recommend dropping in.”
- Dave Travers
“Great atmosphere & wide range of real ales as well as good old Guinness.”
- Bob Carruthers
“Proper pub. Very friendly. No Muzak. Great range of beers and ciders which Grant changes regularly. We've been going there every Sunday for years. A gem!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near Jolly Brewmaster
- The Suffolk Arms4.44130.2 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, suffolk burger, sticky toffee pudding
- The Exmouth Arms4.21,2340.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
large pub garden, upstairs function room, sticky toffee pudding
- Norwood Arms4.41,7800.2 mi£15–30
pub garden, beyond burger, live music evening
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Brewmaster | 4.7579 | — | — | real ales, traditional cider, beer garden |
| The Suffolk ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4413 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, suffolk burger, sticky toffee pudding |
| The Exmouth ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,234 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | large pub garden, upstairs function room, sticky toffee pudding |
| Norwood Arms | 4.41,780 | 0.2 mi | £15–30 | pub garden, beyond burger, live music evening |
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