Doing a walk of Slad Valley last weekend and felt it required a visit to the Woolpack. It is a wonderful proper old pub with small, busy sections, including a dining area at either end. We sat with the locals and drank cider (Dunkerton's - still and delicious), revelling in the history of the place, loving the Laurie Lee connection and generally getting 'Sladdered'. We loved it so much, we booked a table for dinner, which was delicious. The house wines were the best I've ever had. There is a real pride in the place: a great chef has been brought in and great wines have been sourced but it is not at the expense of the inherent character of the place which is why so many visit after all.
Lovely dog friendly pub. Fabulous food. Whilst a little more expensive than your everyday pub grub, food was delicious so easily justified. Will be back!
Absolute gem of a pub with top class beer. Visited on a Camra trip with Redditch & Bromsgrove branch. We will return.
Well worth the visit, beautiful unspoilt local pub. Lovely cider, warm welcome and full of character. Definitely recommend 👍
The food was great. I had the meatiest steak & kidney pud I'd ever had. Good thing do come in small packages
One of the best pubs in the region. Excellent beers and changing menu. A favourite with locals and visitors alike.
Classic English country pub. Good beer and cider. Local walks in the Slad valley. Friendly staff and locals.
Great food, fantastic location with unbelievable food. Never been disappointed with any of the good options - my favourite pub in the area
Amazing view of the countryside and the bar staff were both helpful and lovely!
What a rare find. A wonderful, local pub with delightful food and warmth and great hospitality.
We had been told that a visit to the Woolpack was essential so we decided to go for lunch. We were not disappointed. I had the butternut squash rigatoni and my husband had the burger. The food was outstanding and the welcome we received was warm. It's a cosy pub with a very congenial atmosphere. Definitely worth the visit.
Bronwen Da Costa Freeman
+5
My favourite pub in the whole wide world!!!
What a lunch! The terrine was a masterpiece, the radishes were excellent, the anchovy dressing on the potatoes complimented the incredible breaded pork! The stew with a pastry lid (it’s not a pie) was delicious, the tart was very well made, but I’ve rushed through everything as there were two stars of the show.
Star number 1: the coffee ice cream was on a different level! It was just perfect every bite was perfection like I just can’t stop thinking about it! Lush!
Star number 2. The young lady with brown hair who looked after us! Wow, nothing was too much trouble service was efficient and friendly but not over the top, but every question we asked she knew the answer not once did she check with her manager or the kitchen! She talked us through the ingredients in the incredible pickles, she knew who baked the bread and how incredible their pizzas are, she was just ace!
Thank you for an incredible lunch every aspect was top drawer
Dropped in on my motorcycle ride a month or so ago. Staff were vibrant and clearly loved what they were doing - so unusual! Food was a simple burger, but my god it tasted great. Recommended!
It was quite, so I left atmosphere at 3 stars, but I'm sure it buzzes when it's busy.
Had a wonderful lunch, all food excellent. The cod roe and small green peppers starter was an inspired combination, exciting the tastebuds and leaving me primed for the main course. The sirloin on the bone for 2 was one of the best steaks I've had for a very long time. Chocolate nemesis pudding with a side of cherries was a deconstructed Black Forest Gateaux. Super staff - thank you Ruby.
My favourite restaurant in the area. Ever-changing seasonal menu with beautiful vegetables. Don’t miss dessert, they are beautiful.
Beautiful pub where Laurie Lee of Cider with Rosie fame used to drink. Really lovely staff, friendly and helpful- beautiful views across the valley, lovely vine covered terrace. Worth a visit for sure
My girlfriend booked a table for my birthday and I was very happy with her choice. The food is fresh, tasty, and certainly cooked by proper chefs.
The food pictured is buratta, salt cod carpaccio, beef shin pie, and a locally sourced pork chop.
P.s they also serve an exceptional pint of Guinness here too!
A real old Cotswold boozer in the beautiful village of Slad. A range of well kept local beers and ciders, a decent list of pub snacks (proper scotch eggs, pickled cockles…) and some fabulous outdoor seating (picnic tables shaded by vines with plants on the tables and great views across the valley) make this a lovely place to enjoy a drink and while away some time with friends.
Phenomenal location and famous for Laurie Lee.
The only pub I have been too where there is a world class view behind it.
Come and enjoy some cheese and crackers with a pint.
Nice location.
Friendly service.
Food was ok. A bit overpriced and overly faffy menu
Well like many or maybe just some visitors I came to visit Laurie Lee the pub the church and Slad valley some 50 years after I had walked and hitchhiked through Spain from Pamplona to Madrid and beyond when I was 19ys young. So great to see the inn and its preserved history and a couple of local pints to wash away the years Thanks to the real locals for a great memory🙏🇬🇧
Good pub. Great food and a lovely welcome. Suspect we were lucky, just popping in without booking, as the seemed quite busy by the time we left. Worth a detour - and booking in advance
Dropped in for a drink after walking the Laurie Lee Way.
Small bar, but very cosy. We sat in the large outside seating area as it was rather busy inside.
Lovely pub.
We were recommended this pub by friends and it did not disappoint!! The food was all grown locally and seasonally and was the best pub food we’ve ever had- most certainly the best pie ever! The service was amazing also- thank you Henry and his team, we will be back!!
The best staff, good beer. Food expensive but mostly very good. Excellent graffiti in the men's bogs.
Loved everything about this. Fantastic food and a lovely atmosphere. Staff were so welcoming (despite being busy). A new favourite.
This was a lovely meal in a lovely environment. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The menu was creative and interesting, with much sourced locally. Very welcoming for the baby, too. Highly recommended.
Wow what an incredible little find.
We were really glad we’d booked as this place does get busy, and we could see whyZ
Friendly staff and a comfortable quirky environment with some lovely views over the valley.
Food and drink were exceptional.
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