A new pub venue has opened in the site of the former M&Co building in the centre of Stroud.
In time for the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations, The King Street Social Tap on King Street welcomed its first customers at 10am this morning, Monday.
There was certainly plenty of Irish craic to be had as punters flocked to sample the Guinness at just £4.10 a pint.
One new customer told Stroud Times: “I think this is a great addition to the Stroud pub scene. The place is smart and the staff are really welcoming.”
The pub, which has a sports bar ethos, boasts nine screens for fans to enjoy.
The pub is for over 18s only and is dog friendly and will even provide a bowl of water for your pooch. The pub doesn’t sell food, but serves a competitive offering of drinks with a wide range of beers and cider on tap.
Drinks include Fosters, Guinness, John Smiths, Birra Moretti, and Strawberry Strongbow, which is a first for Amber Taverns.
Amber Taverns invests heavily in restoring and creating new premises that are often in conservation areas or listed buildings. This venture has created 10 jobs.
Gary Roberts, Operations Director for Amber Taverns Limited, told Stroud Times: “Amber Taverns have looked at a number of opportunities in Stroud over the last 10 years and have finally managed to secure a great location in the heart of the town centre.
“The design team have managed to create a space inside the former retail unit that will deliver an amazing community pub experience for locals and visitors alike. The town council have been really supportive at getting the project from planning to reality.
“The operations team will deliver a wide range sir cask, craft and world beers whilst maintaining great value for money. We pride ourselves with a great selection of wines and spirits to tantalise all tastebuds, even those that prefer the non-alcoholic drinks such as Guinness 0% , Heineken 0% and selected 0% spirits.”
The chain currently operates 165 public houses across England, Scotland, and Wales — including ‘The Doctors’ in nearby Gloucester and The Eagle Social Tap in Cheltenham.
