Guidebook for Stroud
Food Scene
It has delicious vegetarian and vegan cuisine all locally sourced and freshly prepared!
Try and get there before the lunchtime rush to guarantee a seat!
18 locals recommend
The Star Anise Arts Cafe
1 Gloucester StIt has delicious vegetarian and vegan cuisine all locally sourced and freshly prepared!
Try and get there before the lunchtime rush to guarantee a seat!
Its our favourite gastro pub in the Stroud valleys. Great indoors or outside with lovely views of Slad Valley if the sun is shining. It was Laurie Lee's local too.
Make sure you book ahead!
67 locals recommend
The Woolpack Inn
Slad RoadIts our favourite gastro pub in the Stroud valleys. Great indoors or outside with lovely views of Slad Valley if the sun is shining. It was Laurie Lee's local too.
Make sure you book ahead!
Amberley is a beautiful little village with even more stunning views out to the Severn Estuary and on a fine day you can see right over to Wales, the Breacon Beacons and the Black Mountains! Tie this in with a walk around Rodborough or Minchinhampton Commons.
26 locals recommend
The Black Horse Inn
LittleworthAmberley is a beautiful little village with even more stunning views out to the Severn Estuary and on a fine day you can see right over to Wales, the Breacon Beacons and the Black Mountains! Tie this in with a walk around Rodborough or Minchinhampton Commons.
Drinks & Nightlife
It has a good choice of local ales and free light bites on the bar every Friday night
26 locals recommend
The Black Horse Inn
LittleworthIt has a good choice of local ales and free light bites on the bar every Friday night
Essentials
Good quality groceries (although quite pricey) it is very convenient and just up the road from us if you need to get something quickly and on foot.
19 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
London RoadGood quality groceries (although quite pricey) it is very convenient and just up the road from us if you need to get something quickly and on foot.
Arts & Culture
It has great local history and is situated in the beautiful Stratford Park woodland with lake nearby to walk around.
35 locals recommend
Museum in the Park
Stratford RoadIt has great local history and is situated in the beautiful Stratford Park woodland with lake nearby to walk around.
The Subscription Rooms host a wide range of events from talks, live comedy, live music and art exhibitions.
21 locals recommend
Subscription Rooms
George StreetThe Subscription Rooms host a wide range of events from talks, live comedy, live music and art exhibitions.
Shopping
Everything inside is made locally to Stroud. Some items are very unique and different.
9 locals recommend
Made In Stroud Ltd
104 Bath RdEverything inside is made locally to Stroud. Some items are very unique and different.
Parks & Nature
Its full of squirrels, swans and other wildlife. Perfect for a picnic or a short walk.
30 locals recommend
Stratford Park Leisure Centre
Stratford RoadIts full of squirrels, swans and other wildlife. Perfect for a picnic or a short walk.
Woodchester Park
Good walking and wildlife spot. There is also a lake.
There are a few hundred cattle, 4 horses and a donkey living on the Common. The views are incredible on a fine day.
56 locals recommend
Minchinhampton Common
There are a few hundred cattle, 4 horses and a donkey living on the Common. The views are incredible on a fine day.
The canal is currently under restoration but well worth a walk. You can get right out to Stonehouse going west, or Brimscombe going east. There is also a lovely cafe at Wallbridge "Upper Lock Cafe" to have a pit-stop.
11 locals recommend
Cotswold Canals Trust
WallbridgeThe canal is currently under restoration but well worth a walk. You can get right out to Stonehouse going west, or Brimscombe going east. There is also a lovely cafe at Wallbridge "Upper Lock Cafe" to have a pit-stop.
Entertainment & Activities
The local leisure centre has a playground, tennis courts, hockey/football astro, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym and cafe.
30 locals recommend
Stratford Park Leisure Centre
Stratford RoadThe local leisure centre has a playground, tennis courts, hockey/football astro, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, gym and cafe.