The Old Forge Inn
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About The Old Forge Inn
The Old Forge Inn is a pub on Whitminster in Gloucester, where darts are played and regulars gather around the bar. The chef prepares Greek dishes by hand, with moussaka and Greek salad among them. Lasagna, garlic bread and cheesy chips sit on the menu too, so the kitchen covers both Greek plates and familiar pub choices. Mad Goose is served on draught for those who come for a pint. Dogs are welcome, which makes the pub an option for visitors bringing a four-legged companion.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention moussaka and greek salad, dog friendly pub, sunday lunch and beef lasagna.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention moussaka and greek salad, dog friendly pub, sunday lunch and beef lasagna.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly welcome at this dog friendly pub, describing staff and locals who treat strangers like family. The food comes close behind, with the Greek dishes drawing the most specific praise: moussaka and chips with Greek salad, all hand prepared by the chef. One reviewer calls the beef lasagna the best they have had, served with garlic bread and cheesy chips. Others mention chicken goujons and chips, thick cuts of meat at Sunday lunch, and a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. A good pint of Mad Goose gets a mention too, and one visitor notes regulars around the bar and some playing darts. The caveats are small but concrete. One reviewer describes the Sunday lunch menu as basic and the sweets as limited, and another arrived to find no food served on a Sunday, though staff kindly pointed them to a coffee spot up the road serving toasted sandwiches and cakes. Another reviewer praises the flowers in the garden.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly welcome at this dog friendly pub, describing staff and locals who treat strangers like family. The food comes close behind, with the Greek dishes drawing the most specific praise: moussaka and chips with Greek salad, all hand prepared by the chef. One reviewer calls the beef lasagna the best they have had, served with garlic bread and cheesy chips. Others mention chicken goujons and chips, thick cuts of meat at Sunday lunch, and a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. A good pint of Mad Goose gets a mention too, and one visitor notes regulars around the bar and some playing darts. The caveats are small but concrete. One reviewer describes the Sunday lunch menu as basic and the sweets as limited, and another arrived to find no food served on a Sunday, though staff kindly pointed them to a coffee spot up the road serving toasted sandwiches and cakes. Another reviewer praises the flowers in the garden.
Featured reviews
- Adam Myatt
“Great pub , friendly staff and a nice pint”
- Colin Hicks
“Great pub with nice friendly staff and locals. Food was very tasty hot and at a great price.”
- Del boy
“I must say this is by far one of the best pubs in the area everyone is friendly the atmosphere is absolutely amazing unlike some local pubs where people look at strangers and stare this place welcomes strangers as family. Give it a try people and embrace the atmosphere”
- Liz Cole
“Stopped here for a meal, but no food served on Sunday. They kindly directed me to a site just up the road in a car park, where I discovered Aroma Coffee serving toasted sandwiches, cakes and pastries”
- Sandra Hardaker
“Small local pub, quirky and friendly. Staff welcoming, helpful and attentive. Basic Sunday lunch menu but well cooked with plenty of everything. Sweets also limited but enjoyed a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. Will return.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“We are a public house that also serves great food, drinks and fantastic ales”
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Cozy
- Food
- Table service
- Live music
- Sports
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 1
- Live performances
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Old Forge Inn
- Fromebridge Mill4.03,1010.6 miReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
carvery, roast potatoes, yorkshire puddings
- The Badger4.51,0411.7 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, dog friendly with dog menu, wings and fries
- The Anchor Inn, Epney4.68592.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
river severn views, well-kept cask ale, sunday lunch
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Forge InnReservations · Good for kids · Wi-Fi | 4.4260 | — | £10–20 | moussaka and greek salad, dog friendly pub, sunday lunch |
| Fromebridge MillReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.03,101 | 0.6 mi | — | carvery, roast potatoes, yorkshire puddings |
| The BadgerReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,041 | 1.7 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, dog friendly with dog menu, wings and fries |
| The Anchor Inn, EpneyReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6859 | 2.1 mi | £10–20 | river severn views, well-kept cask ale, sunday lunch |
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