Black Bear, High Street, Moreton in Marsh GL56 0AX

The Black Bear has enjoyed a long association with the Donnington Brewery. Parts of the Cotswold stone building date back 300 years. The pub is said to be haunted with an active poltergeist, by whom the locals know as Fred. Map Reference: SP 205325 This page will be updated with additional information. Licensing Details: Owner […]

Bell Inn, High Street, Moreton in Marsh GL56 0AF

The Bell Inn is a Cotswold stone building on the western side of the High Street. The Bell Inn was once tied to William Turner, Caudlewell Brewery in Shipston on Stour. Turner’s was later acquired by Flowers of Stratford in 1896. The old stable block to the right of the pub is now converted into […]

White Horse, Vicarage Street, Painswick

The White Horse was demolished in the 1950’s to allow access to fifteen council homes that were being built behind Vicarage Street. A modern house called the Malt House roughly occupies the site of the White Horse on the junction of Vicarage Street and White Horse Lane. Map Reference: SO 869097 Licensing Details: Owner in […]

White Hart, Painswick

The White Hart is referred to in a 1781 Register for recognisances. I have no other records and the location of the premises is not known. Gloucester Journal: August 1786: The people of Painswick have presented a petition to the Justices of this county, setting forth the pernicious tendency of the great number of public […]

Ten Bells, Painswick

The Ten Bells is referred to in a 1781 Register for recognisances. I have no other records and the location of the premises is not known. Gloucester Journal: August 1786: The people of Painswick have presented a petition to the Justices of this county, setting forth the pernicious tendency of the great number of public […]

Swan Inn, Painswick

The Swan is referred to in a 1781 Register for recognisances. I have no other records and the location of the premises is not known. Gloucester Journal: August 1786: The people of Painswick have presented a petition to the Justices of this county, setting forth the pernicious tendency of the great number of public houses, […]

Star Inn, Gloucester Street, Painswick GL6 6QN

The Star Inn was at the crossroads of New Street, Bisley Street and Gloucester Street. First licensed in 1736. A well known clock maker by the name of Hitchings owned and ran the Star Inn for many years whilst continuing with his clock making business. The Star Inn had a large upstairs function room, which […]

Royal Oak, St.Marys Street, Painswick GL6 6QG

The Royal Oak is a 16th Century pub tucked away in a quiet street in the picturesque town of Painswick. It retains a separate bar and a lounge and has an attractive rear courtyard, which is bedecked with flowers and shrubs in the summer months. Map reference: SO 868098 This page will be updated with […]

Red Lion, Vicarage Street / St Marys Street, Painswick

The Red Lion amalgamated with the Royal Oak at the end of the 18th century, which took over the premises. There is a Red Lion House in St Marys Street. Map reference: SO 868098 Licensing Details: Owner in 1891:  Holmes, Harper & Co. Rateable value in 1891: £9.10s.0d. Type of licence in 1891: Alehouse Landlords: […]

New Inn, St Marys Street, Painswick

The New Inn was located on the corner of St Marys Street and Tibbiwell Street. The inn was converted for use as a police station in 1910 and afterwards the adjoining malt house was demolished to make way for the new public baths. Map Reference: SO 867096 Licensing Details: Owner in 1891: Charles Gardiner Rateable […]