Upcoming Events
In addition to our great food, beer and wines, we are also proud to support a number of local community events, as well providing regular pop ups, an occasional brunch club and an annual beer festival.
Check back here regularly for details of upcoming events at The Old Neighbourhood...
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‘THE BEATING HEART OF OUR VILLAGE’
As noted in the recent Stroud Times article announcing the purchase, Wes plans to recreate the winning formula of The Ship Inn, given the size of the pub: “We’re hopeful we can get up to about 55 covers at The Old Neighbourhood, which is a good number and similar to what we’ve got at The Ship. That way we would have a split of roughly 50/50 between drinking and dining customers in the pub.”
“I’d like to focus on real ales – maybe three cask ales – and get through them quickly, which means the beer will always be fresh and at its best.”
Wes also aims to recreate the character of the original pub, believed to date back to the early 19th century:
“We’ll be removing the staircase, tidying-up the bar area, opening-up the fireplace, and our ultimate goal is to try and make it look like it’s been that way for 200 years.”
There are also plans to renovate the beer garden and redesign other parts of the pub: “How incredible will that be? This will be a stunning little spot in a few weeks’ time.”
Wes will be fully supported by his family and bar manager Aaron Godwin, and they hope to reopen The Old Neighbourhood by the Summer.
‘The beating heart of our village’
Wes Birch of Birch Catering, who runs the much-loved Ship Inn in nearby Brimscombe which has garnered a reputation for its high-quality food and great-value range of local beers, has bought this historic pub in Chalford, formerly known as The Mechanic’s Arms, and has great plans for it.
FOOD & DRINK
FOOD & DRINK
FOOD & DRINK
FOOD & DRINK
FOLLOWING A WINNING FORMULA
As noted in the recent Stroud Times article announcing the purchase, Wes plans to recreate the winning formula of The Ship Inn, given the size of the pub: “We’re hopeful we can get up to about 55 covers at The Old Neighbourhood, which is a good number and similar to what we’ve got at The Ship. That way we would have a split of roughly 50/50 between drinking and dining customers in the pub.”
“I’d like to focus on real ales – maybe three cask ales – and get through them quickly, which means the beer will always be fresh and at its best.”
Wes also aims to recreate the character of the original pub, believed to date back to the early 19th century:
“We’ll be removing the staircase, tidying-up the bar area, opening-up the fireplace, and our ultimate goal is to try and make it look like it’s been that way for 200 years.”
There are also plans to renovate the beer garden and redesign other parts of the pub: “How incredible will that be? This will be a stunning little spot in a few weeks’ time.”
Wes will be fully supported by his family and bar manager Aaron Godwin, and they hope to reopen The Old Neighbourhood by the Summer.
‘The beating heart of our village’
Wes Birch of Birch Catering, who runs the much-loved Ship Inn in nearby Brimscombe which has garnered a reputation for its high-quality food and great-value range of local beers, has bought this historic pub in Chalford, formerly known as The Mechanic’s Arms, and has great plans for it.
FANTASTIC LOVELY BUILDING
“First visit in over 2 years. Great start! Lovely building, very friendly service and good food! Great value.”
FANTASTIC LOVELY BUILDING
“First visit in over 2 years. Great start! Lovely building, very friendly service and good food! Great value.”
FANTASTIC LOVELY BUILDING
“First visit in over 2 years. Great start! Lovely building, very friendly service and good food! Great value.”
NORMAL OPENING HOURS
Monday-Wednesday: 3pm-11pm | Thursday-Saturday: 12pm-11pm | Sunday: 12pm-8pm
Please note: Ample parking facilities are available, including a disabled bay.
We also have two electric car charging points.
FOOD SERVED
Thursday-Saturday lunch:
12pm-2.30pm | Sunday lunch: 12pm-4pm
Thursday theme night menu:
6pm-8.30pm
Friday and Saturday evening menu: 6pm-8.30pm
We look forward to welcoming you back to the pub very soon!
As ever, our pub is first come, first served for anyone wanting a drink. We want to make it as easy as possible for our customers to “pop-in” for a pint, and there’s no need to book a table (unless you want food).