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Jolly Brewmaster

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4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(579 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 124 277 22 61
Jolly Brewmaster, 39 Painswick Rd, Cheltenham GL50 2EZ, United Kingdom

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

4.7/5
579 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention real ales, traditional cider, beer garden and no music or gaming machines.

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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

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Location

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