Robert Raikes's House

You're walking into something genuinely old here. Robert Raikes's House sits on one of Gloucester's most characterful streets, and this place has the patina to prove it's been serving regulars for decades. The vibe is unapologetically traditional — think dark wood, low ceilings, and the kind of pub where people actually know each other's names. It's the sort of spot where you'll find locals propping up the bar on a Tuesday afternoon, and it absolutely won't apologise for that. The 4.6-star rating suggests people keep coming back for good reason, whether that's the ale selection, the no-nonsense atmosphere, or just because it feels like Gloucester.