Had a night in Gloucester last week, just outside our Hotel was a familiar looking pub sign "The Robert Raikes" recently refurbished Sam Smiths pub. Looked like no expense spared for the re-furb, similar to the Spreadeagle at Wragby. Big pub with a lot of rooms and fireplaces etc, well worth a visit but a bit quiet when we visited ( Tue evening ). Round the corner was another Sam's pub "The Old crown" another interesting pub with a very knowledgable relief barman. More of a drinkers pub this one but again well worth a visit.
