Our new sister restaurant, Juliet, is now open
at the Old Music Centre, 49 London Road, Stroud.
Book now at julietrestaurant.co.uk
Our new sister restaurant, Juliet, is now open
at the Old Music Centre, 49 London Road, Stroud.
Book now at julietrestaurant.co.uk
Our new sister restaurant, Juliet, is now open at the Old Music Centre, 49 London Road, Stroud.
Book now at julietrestaurant.co.uk
Our new sister restaurant, Juliet, is now open at the Old Music Centre, 49 London Road, Stroud. Book now at julietrestaurant.co.uk (new tab)
Peckish punters are informed that from now on we will be open for dinner on Sunday and Monday evenings, from 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Also serving Monday lunch, 12pm - 2.30pm
Bar food and great ales, served all day, every day
Sun - Mon: 12pm - 10pm
Tues - Thurs: 12pm - 11pm
Fri - Sat: 12pm - 12am
Over 14s only in main bar
Bar food & great ales – all day, every day
Sun - Mon: 12pm - 10pm
Tues - Thurs: 12pm - 11pm
Fri - Sat: 12pm - 12am
Over 14s only in main bar
Lunch:
Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2.30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 3.30pm
Dinner:
Tue - Sat: 6pm - 9pm
Sun - Mon: 6pm – 8.30pm
Lunch:
Mon - Sat: 12pm - 2.30pm
Sunday: 12pm - 3.30pm
Dinner:
Tue - Sat: 6pm - 9pm
Sun - Mon: 6pm - 8.30pm
Nestled in the Slad Valley, The Woolpack has been celebrated for its unique charm for more than 300 years. It still holds the magic & simplicity of an untouched treasure. The tiny pub embraces a fireside tavern, dining room, snug & vine covered terraces providing an intimate backdrop for people to come together and enjoy real ales, craft beer, fine ciders, beautiful food & good cheer!
Many people know about our pub from the writings of Laurie Lee, author of Cider with Rosie.
Saturday 2 Nov, 7pm – midnight
Halloween bash / fireworks
Sunday 3 November, 6 – 9pm
Songwriters Circle
Sunday 17 November, 7 – 9pm
Ordinary Folk
Sunday 1 December, 6 – 9pm
Songwriter’s Circle
General Manager
Henry Allsop ‘blew-in’ at the start of 2023 from Somerset. Originally from London and with over 20 years experience in hospitality, but with a love of all things rural, a passion for crafts and in particular food and drink, he has found a very happy home with us here in the Slad Valley.
Owner
Having grown up within walking distance across from the Slad Valley, in a neighbouring valley, Daniel bought The Woolpack freehold in 1999. Over the past 24 years, he has endeavoured to preserve the timeless spirit & warmth of the pub & its interior.
Head Chef
Adam Glover joined as head chef in 2013. His weekly changing menu is led by seasonal ingredients, with vegetables and flowers from the kitchen gardens at Lypiatt Park. Driven by his suppliers produce, the menu is concise and perfectly formed, allowing the quality of the ingredients to speak for themselves.
Press Critic reviews include:
Matthew Fort (The Great British Menu)
Tom Parker Bowls (Daily Mail)
Giles Coren (The Times)
Grace Dent (The Guardian)
Served all day, every day – no need to book!
(Sample menu – changes daily!)
Please note: As a small independent establishment we rely upon bookings being honoured, or sufficient notice being given of any changes. We thus require a minimum of 24 hrs notice of cancellation or amendment.
When you book a table we securely store your debit/credit card details and, if you cancel outside of this notice period, we reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee of £20 per person.
Please call us on 01452 234290 to make a reservation,
or click here to book online with SevenRooms
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We are proud to be working with StreetSmart during November and December!
StreetSmart fundraises for the homeless by adding a voluntary £1 per table to your bill during the winter months. If you don't want to contribute - or if you'd like to give more - just say so! StreetSmart aim to provide comfort and hope to people in crisis, with no place they can call home. Your £1 will contribute to the work being done in your community to enable homeless people to rebuild their lives. Thank you!
Two or three course lunch or dinner gift cards are available to purchase!
Please email us for more information
Large party? Hire our cosy snug!
The snug is adjacent to the fireside bar and offers both the dining room menu and the bar kitchen menu.
The Snug can be available for bigger parties of up to 12 people privately, complete with piano for impromptu performances. Suitable for small weddings & celebrations, divorces & wakes, the Snug offers a characterful, intimate atmosphere where you will find yourself surrounded by a collection of the pub’s memorabilia.
Please email us for more information.
FINE CIDER & PERRY
Wilding Cider, Commix, Somerset
7.5 / 28
Wilding Cider, Peppershells, Somerset
8.75 / 35
Oliver’s, Almost a Pet Net Perry, Herefordshire
33
Wilding Cider, Ditcheat Hill, Somerset
38
Find & Foster, Appellation 2020, Devon
10.5 / 43
FIZZ
Prosecco, Cantina Bernardi, IT.
6 / 34
Woodchester Valley, Cotswold Classic Brut, U.K.
60
Signature, Hugo Tassin, Champagne, FR
14.5 / 85
Brut 204, Lété-Vautrain, Champagne, FR (magnum)
135
WHITE
Bergerie de la Bastide, IGP - Languedoc, FR. 2022
6 / 14 / 26
Frentano, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo, IT. 2022
8 / 17 / 30
Ciconia, Viognier/Verdelho, Alentejano, PT. 2022
8.5 / 21 / 34
Tamellini, Soave, Veneto, IT. 2021
9.5 / 21 / 35
Karri Vineyard, Semillion, Margaret River, AUS.
10 / 23 / 36
El Pinto Palomino, Palomino, Cadiz, SP. 2022
37
Château Ollieux-Romanis, Corbières, Languedoc FR. 2021, org.
38
Chin Chin, Vinho Verde, PT. 2022
- / 21 / 38
Petit Fantet d’Hippolyte, Languedoc, FR. 2022, org.
39
Le Mirande, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, FR. 2022
40
Vinum, Chardonnay, Radford Dale, Stellenbosch, S.A.
42
Lapilli, Falanghina, Campania, IT. 2020
- / 23 / 43
Tenuta del Melo, Gavi, Piemonte, IT. 2021
44
Clos Lapeyre, Juraçon Sec, Pyrénées Orientale, FR. 2021
47
Weingut Judith Beck, Weissburgunder, Burgenland, AUT, 2022
49
Soalheiro, Alvarinho, Monção e Melgaço, PT. 2022
55
Domaine Gérard Tremblay, Chablis, Burgundy, FR. 2022
58
ROSÉ
Henri Nordoc, Pay D’oc Cinsault, FR. 2022
7 / 16 / 28
Réserve de Gassac, Pays d’Hérault, FR. 2021
7.75 / 17 / 30
Raza, Vinho Verde, PT. 2022
9.5 / 22 / 36
Domaine de Fondrèche, Ventoux, FR. 2022, org.
38
RED
Vina Mues, Tempranillo, Albergada, SP. 2022
6 / 14 / 26
Bergerie de la Bastide, Vin de Pays d’Oc, Languedoc, FR. 2021
6.5 / 15 / 27
Metic, Merlot, Colchagua, CH. 2021
7.5 / 16 / 29
Château Planères de Saint Jean, Roussillon, FR. 2021
7.75 / 17 / 30
Abrazos, Garnacha Tinto, Navarra, SP. 2021
9 / 20 / 34
Les Oliviers, Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, FR. 2021
10 / 21 / 36
Petit Fantet d'Hippolyte, Languedoc, FR. 2021, org.
37
Cantine Innocenti, Rosso di Montepulciano, Tosc., IT. 2018
42
Domaine du Météore Léonides, Carignan, Faugeres, FR. 2019, org.
44
Bravos, Granitico Pais, Itata Hills, CH. 2021
- / 26 / 45
Prinos Iamantakis, Syrah, Crete, GR. 2021
- / 29 / 47
Merayo, Bierzo, Mencia, SP. 2022
48
Quinta do Correio, Dão, Mangualde, PT. 2020
49
Domaine des Mailloches, Cab. Franc, Bourgueil, FR. 202
53
Judith Beck, Blaufrankisch, Weinland, AUT 2022
59
Château du Cèdre, Malbec, Cahors, FR. 2020, org.
60
Bread, 2.50
Olives, 5.00
Cod's Roe & Crudités, 8.50
Salame Rosa, 8.00
Beetroot, Almonds, Horseradish & Crème Fraîche, 10.00
Leeks Vinaigrette, Brown Shrimp, Mussels & Dill, 11.00
Ham & Parsley Terrine, Toast & Pickles, 10.00
Globe Artichoke & Mustard Vinaigrette, 10.00
Buratta, Blood Orange & Monk's Beard,
12.00
Steamed Mussels, Cider & Leeks, 11.00
Beef Mince & Tatties, 23.00
Risotto, Radicchio & Taleggio, 18.00
Lentils, Carrots & Goat's Curd, 19.00
Sea Bream, Turnip Tops & Tapenade, 22.00
Rabbit, Fennel, Olives & Soft Polenta, 26.00
Onglet, Chips, Horseradish & Pickled Walnut, 23.00
This is a pre-order menu and is subject to change due to seasonal availability.
Please book via email or phone – all bookings for this menu require a down payment of 50% of the total food bill.
Cured Trout, cucumber & dill
Beetroot, spinach & boiled egg
Potted pork, toast & cornichons
Dexter beef & pickled walnut pie, greens
Confit duck leg, mashed swede & red cabbage
Pumpkin risotto, chestnuts, parmesan & sage
Onglet steak (served medium-rare), pickled walnut, watercress, chips & horseradish (+£8)
Quince & hazelnut pavlova
Chocolat au St. Emillion
Prune & Armagnac ice cream
Cheese, chutney, crackers (+£4)
Two courses £38 Three courses £46
If vou have a food allergy please speak to us before ordering. Prices include VAT. Game may contain shot.
Bread, 2.50
Olives, 5.00
Cod's Roe & Crudités, 8.50
Salame Rosa, 8.00
Beetroot, Almonds, Horseradish & Crème Fraîche, 10.00
Leeks Vinaigrette, Brown Shrimp, Mussels & Dill, 11.00
Ham & Parsley Terrine, Toast & Pickles, 10.00
Globe Artichoke & Mustard Vinaigrette, 10.00
Buratta, Blood Orange & Monk's Beard,
12.00
Steamed Mussels, Cider & Leeks, 11.00
Beef Mince & Tatties, 23.00
Risotto, Radicchio & Taleggio, 18.00
Lentils, Carrots & Goat's Curd, 19.00
Sea Bream, Turnip Tops & Tapenade, 22.00
Rabbit, Fennel, Olives & Soft Polenta, 26.00
Onglet, Chips, Horseradish & Pickled Walnut, 23.00
Saturday 4 November (Halloween/Guy Fawks party): Dinner service ends at 8pm.
Sunday 24th December (Christmas Eve): Food service as normal 12pm - 3:30pm, drinks until 11pm.
Monday 25th December (Christmas Day): 12pm - 2pm, drinks only.
Tuesday 26th December (Boxing Day): 12pm - 11pm, restaurant closed, Bar Kitchen until 6pm (walk-ins only, no need to book).
Wednesday 27th December: 12pm - 11pm, Bar Kitchen 12 - 9pm, NO LUNCH SERVICE, dinner served 6pm - 9:30pm.
Thursday 28th - Saturday 30th December: Normal hours.
Sunday 31st December (New Year's Eve): Food service as normal 12pm -3:30pm, drinks/party 6pm - 1:30am.
Monday 1st January (New Year's Day): 12pm -10pm, restaurant closed, Bar Kitchen until 6pm (walk-ins only).
Tuesday 2nd January: 12pm - 10pm, restaurant closed, Bar Kitchen until 6pm (walk-ins only).
Wednesday 3rd January: 12pm - 11pm, Bar Kitchen until 9pm, NO LUNCH SERVICE, dinner served 6pm - 9:30pm.
Thursday 4th January: back to normal!
Bread, 2.50
Olives, 5.00
Cod's Roe & Crudités, 8.50
Salame Rosa, 8.00
Beetroot, Almonds, Horseradish & Crème Fraîche, 10.00
Leeks Vinaigrette, Brown Shrimp, Mussels & Dill, 11.00
Ham & Parsley Terrine, Toast & Pickles, 10.00
Globe Artichoke & Mustard Vinaigrette, 10.00
Buratta, Blood Orange & Monk's Beard,
12.00
Steamed Mussels, Cider & Leeks, 11.00
Beef Mince & Tatties, 23.00
Risotto, Radicchio & Taleggio, 18.00
Lentils, Carrots & Goat's Curd, 19.00
Sea Bream, Turnip Tops & Tapenade, 22.00
Rabbit, Fennel, Olives & Soft Polenta, 26.00
Onglet, Chips, Horseradish & Pickled Walnut, 23.00
Our dining room menu changes weekly –
this is a sample of what you might find this month
See below for sample of the lighter menu we serve on Sunday & Monday evenings
November
Stracciatella, black figs & rocket
11
Beetroot, croutons, lettuce & Graceburn
11
Ham & barley broth, horseradish cream
10
Radicchio, pear, wet walnuts & Spenwood
12
Cold roast lamb, puntarelle & anchovy
12
Devilled kidneys on toast
12
Mussels, cider & lovage
11
Cheeseburger
13
Skate, tomatoes, clams & aioli
26
Cavatelli, girolles, Pumpkin & fried sage
22
Pork chop, white beans & marinated peppers
27
Lamb chop, lentils, artichokes & green sauce
28
Partridge, aligot & choucroute garni
27
Onglet, Café de Paris butter, confit potato & black truffle
26
Spring greens | chips | new potatoes
6
Lemon sorbet
3/scoop
Pear & walnut tart, Jersey cream
10
Guinness treacle tart, Jersey cream
10
Chocolate mousse, crème fraîche & brandy prune
11
Ice cream – fig | rhubarb | vanilla
3.5/scoop
Colston Bassett Stilton, rye crackers & chutney
12
If vou have a food allergy please speak to us before ordering. Prices include VAT. Your bill will include a discretionary 12.3% service charge. Game may contain shot.
Sample of our lighter menu for Monday / Sunday evenings
Little ricotta & anchovy toast
8
Friggitelli peppers & lemon
8
Plate of Westcombe salami
10
Smoked cod’s roe, crackers & boiled egg
11
Flat peach, feta & basil
11
Sardines, lemon & oregano
11
Poached trout, watercress & Jersey Royals
12
Jambon Persillé & pickled prune
12
Ox tongue & sauce gribiche
14
Raw sea bass, cherries, lemon & marjoram
16
Grilled quail, chicory & mustard
15
Mussels, cider & lovage
12
Cheeseburger
13
Mackerel, arigetti & lemon
22
Spanakopita, fasolakia & tzatziki
24
Pork cooked in milk, borlotti & pecorino
24
Roast Chicken, Braised Peas & Aioli
26
Onglet, Rambow Chard & Horseradish
26
Greens
6
Lypiatt salad
6
New potatoes
6
Strawberry ice cream
9
Lemon sorbet
9
Summer pudding
10
St Émilion au chocolat
11
Ashcombe, rye crackers & chutney
12
If vou have a food allergy please speak to us before ordering. Prices include VAT. Your bill will include a discretionary 12.3% service charge. Game may contain shot.
Bread, 2.50
Olives, 5.00
Cod's Roe & Crudités, 8.50
Salame Rosa, 8.00
Beetroot, Almonds, Horseradish & Crème Fraîche, 10.00
Leeks Vinaigrette, Brown Shrimp, Mussels & Dill, 11.00
Ham & Parsley Terrine, Toast & Pickles, 10.00
Globe Artichoke & Mustard Vinaigrette, 10.00
Buratta, Blood Orange & Monk's Beard,
12.00
Steamed Mussels, Cider & Leeks, 11.00
Beef Mince & Tatties, 23.00
Risotto, Radicchio & Taleggio, 18.00
Lentils, Carrots & Goat's Curd, 19.00
Sea Bream, Turnip Tops & Tapenade, 22.00
Rabbit, Fennel, Olives & Soft Polenta, 26.00
Onglet, Chips, Horseradish & Pickled Walnut, 23.00
Laurie Lee was an English poet and writer, celebrated for his internationally acclaimed childhood memoir, ‘Cider with Rosie’. Lee was a regular visitor to his local pub and referred to it with great affection. He is buried in the Slad Churchyard and a walker’s route around the village of Slad is dedicated to him by name.
The Woolpack is the proud custodian of the Laurie Lee beer bottle collection and a cabinet dedicated to his written works, as part of our tiny book shop.
Watch a short clip of Laurie in his corner of The Wooly in 1994, the year of his 80th birthday.
Sign up to our newsletter to receive occasional updates from the bar and kitchen and news of upcoming events.
The Vegetable garden at Lypiatt is set within the original Victorian walled Garden. It includes green houses and a poly tunnel, meaning there is almost always something to bring the pub through the year. The vegetable garden was managed by Eva Chadwick from the mid-sixties until the early 2000s, when she passed the responsibility on to Juliet Chadwick. The gardens have been supplying the Woolpack since 2019.
Maddy McLeod is the head vegetable grower. Produce is delivered twice a week, from late Spring to early Autumn, when it gradually slows down. During the summer months, students/ apprentices also come to learn and help. Tiger Chadwick is part-time all year round.
Maddy uses a combination of the ‘No Dig’ method and traditional growing methods. Although we are not certified organic, no chemicals are used, there is no spraying and the seeds are almost always organic and heritage varieties.
Harvest days are Tuesday and Friday. Whenever possible, a member of staff comes to join Maddy in the gardens at 8:30am on these days, to help with the harvest and deliver the produce to the pub, before continuing with their shift.
We are always excited to meet waiting staff, bartenders, cooks & kitchen staff. We are a community of passionate & enthusiastic individuals committed to creating a great working environment and to eating & drinking well.
If you have a desire to join a diverse community in a unique neighbourhood setting & enjoy looking after people then please do consider joining us and get in touch detailing your position of interest.
woolpackslad@gmail.com
Saturday 2 November, 7pm – midnight
Fireworks / Halloween bash. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged!
Sunday 3 November, 6 – 9pm
Songwriters Circle
Sunday 17 November, 7 – 9pm
Ordinary Folk
Sunday 1 December, 6 – 9pm
Songwriters Circle
Monday 9 December, 6.30 – 8.30pm
Christmas wreath workshop – click here to book! (New tab)
Sunday 15 December, 7 – 9pm
Ordinary Folk
Tuesday 17 December
Beer and Carols
Sunday 5 January, 6 – 9pm
Songwriters Circle
Sunday 2 February, 6 – 9pm
Songwriters Circle
Sunday 2 March, 6 – 9pm
Songwriters Circle
Sunday 6 April, 6 – 9pm
Songwriters Circle
Sunday 4 May, 6 – 9pm
Songwriters Circle
Slad Road,
Stroud, GL6 7QA
01452 813429
woolpackslad@gmail.com
Bar
Sun - Mon: 12pm - 10pm
Tues - Thurs: 12pm - 11pm
Fri - Sat: 12pm - 12am
Dining Room
Tues - Sat:
Lunch: 12pm - 2.30pm
Dinner: 6pm - 9pm
Sunday lunch: 12pm - 3pm
We are a dog friendly pub!
The Woolpack Inn
Slad Road,
Stroud, GL6 7QA
The Woolpack Inn, Slad Road, Stroud, GL6 7QA
Bar
Sun - Mon: 12pm - 10pm
Tues - Thurs: 12pm - 11pm
Fri - Sat: 12pm - 12am
Dining Room
Lunch:
Mon – Sat: 12pm - 2.30pm
Sunday:12pm - 3.30pm
Dinner:
Tue - Sat: 6pm - 9pm
Sun & Mon: 6pm - 8.30pm
We are a dog friendly pub!
Telephone: 01452 234290
Email: woolpackslad@gmail.com
Bar
Sun - Mon:
12pm - 10pm
Tues - Thurs:
12pm - 11pm
Fri - Sat:
12pm - 12am
Dining Room
Lunch:
Mon – Sat: 12pm - 2.30pm
Sunday:12pm - 3.30pm
Dinner:
Tue - Sat: 6pm - 9pm
Sun & Mon: 6pm - 8.30pm
We are a dog friendly pub!
We are a dog friendly pub!