From easy-going light organic lager to rich, chocolatey stout, Stroud Brewery's award-winning beers are popular with drinkers across Gloucestershire.
When you're not in the mood for the pub, as well as picking up some cans or a 'cask in a box' from its taproom, Stroud Brewery fans can buy its delicious organic brews at independent shops and farms across the county — with SoGlos rounding up 15 places to get your fix.
Made In Stroud
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards Independent Retailer of the Year 2024, Made in Stroud, is a proud stockist of Stroud Brewery beers.
The boutique store has a wide selection of locally made products, from Sibling Distillery gin, artisan rum and mead to Tubby Tom's famous rubs, salts and sauces — not to mention handcrafted jewellery, homewares, books, greeting cards and self-care gifts like skincare, soaps and candles.
Jolly Nice in Frampton Mansell
Sandwiched between Stroud, Cirencester and Tetbury, Jolly Nice farm shop puts local and sustainable products pride of place. Founded by third generation farmers, the shop stocks everything from the freshest fruit, vegetables and flowers to handmade sausages and pies, local honey, ice cream, artisan alcohol — including Stroud Brewery beer — and plenty more.
There's also a cosy cafe bar where visitors can enjoy seasonal dishes made from scratch, with indoor and outdoor seating — or grab something to go from its unique sustainable drive through.
Dunkertons Organic Cider near Cheltenham
Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards Shopping and Leisure Destination of the Year 2024, Dunkertons Organic Cider in Dowdeswell on the outskirts of Cheltenham is a stylish spot for shopping, with a beautiful farm shop, deli, bar and in-house street food traders — not to mention Holland Cooper's flagship fashion boutique just next door.
As well as its own award-winning cider made on-site, it stocks Stroud Brewery beers, fresh bread and pastries from La Boulangerie Artisan, Godminster cheese and fresh produce from Daylesford Organic, with street food including pizza, tacos, barbecue and bao buns.
Leaf & Ground in Dursley
Dursley's gorgeous garden centre Leaf & Ground stocks Stroud Brewery beers and a wide range of delicious local produce, from homemade pastries and cakes to ice cream, wine and over 40 different types of cheese in its shop.
With a deli style menu in its cafe and takeaway lunchboxes available from the counter, there's plenty to satisfy hungry tummies. There's also an amazing adventure playground to keep little ones entertained while you browse, too.
The Stroud Wine Company
Despite its name, The Stroud Wine Company stocks an impressive choice of beers, including a selection from Stroud Brewery, as well as wines and spirits from local, independent producers.
It has shops in Witheys Yard on Stroud High Street and Griffin Mill on London Road, with regular tasting events taking place, too.
Wotton Farm Shop
Located on the outskirts of Wotton-under-Edge, Wotton Farm Shop is most famous for its homegrown pumpkins in autumn, but it sells an impressive array of local and seasonal food all year round.
Alongside super fresh, locally grown veggies, it has a deli stocked with an array of cheeses and freshly cooked ham; bread, cakes and bakes from Hobbs House, Cottage Bakery and Beau’s Bakehouse; an 'alcohol tree' with local spirits, wines and beers — including a selection from Stroud Brewery; plus, an eco station with refills of cleaning products, reusable bags, beeswax sandwich wraps and eco-friendly gift wrap. It even sells bird seed to help native species thrive, too.
Bath Road Beers in Cheltenham
Run by a team of passionate beer experts who are happy to share their recommendations with curious drinkers, Bath Road Beers in Cheltenham is a haven for hop-lovers.
Its shop is a treasure trove of beer, with everything from traditional real ales to creative craft beer collabs. Visitors can pop in and pick up some brews to take home, try something on tap or take part in one of its tasting events.
Greenshop in Bisley
Bisley's eco store, Greenshop, sells everything from Fairtrade, organic food to eco-conscious cleaning products, gifts and even its own range of natural, environmentally friendly paints.
Its alcohol selection includes Cotswolds Distillery gin, When In Rome wine in sustainable paper bottles — and of course, Stroud Brewery beers.
Highfield Garden World in Gloucester
Offering everything from outdoor pool tables, a blooming Planteria with unique retractable roof, to its very own afternoon tea, Highfield Garden World is a dream for green-fingered visitors.
Its extensive Food Hall is packed with delicious produce from Gloucestershire suppliers, like local honey, Tubby Tom's hot sauce, Winstones ice cream and Woodchester Valley wine, as well as beers from Stroud Brewery.
Eastington Farm Shop near Stonehouse
The Taste of the West award-winning Eastington Farm Shop is located just outside Eastington village near Stonehouse on a fourth generation, family-owned dairy farm.
Its shop is chock full of incredible local produce, from Stroud Brewery beer, seasonal fruit and veg to the freshest milk from its very own cows, sold in refillable glass bottles. It also offers refills of selected dry goods and Cotswold Gold olive oil, with a cheese counter and coffee shop, too.
Chalford Village Shop
Run by the community for the community, Chalford Village Shop stocks a selection of locally sourced groceries like organic milk, farm fresh eggs and freshly baked Hobbs House bread and pastries, to local arts and crafts like hand painted ceramics, jewellery and even handmade soaps.
Stop in for a browse and support some of the village's local, independent traders while you're picking up some cans of Stroud Brewery beer.
The Organic Farm Shop near Cirencester
Based on Abbey Home Farm just outside Cirencester, The Organic Farm Shop proudly produces most of what it sells in its shop on the farm, along with some carefully selected products that it doesn't, like Stroud Brewery beers.
With the aim of providing everything customers need to make a full meal, produce includes organic milk, cheese, butter and yoghurt from its herd of rare breed shorthorn cows; fresh eggs from its 350 hens; organically reared beef, chicken and lamb; honey from its own hives; and fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers from its 15-acre organic market garden, orchard and polytunnels.
Court Farm Shop in Cheltenham
Well-known locally as a farm shop with a petting zoo, visitors to Court Farm Shop in Cheltenham can make friends with pygmy goats, piglets and calves while they browse.
Its shop stocks fresh eggs, beef, lamb and pork reared on the farm; locally grown fruit and veg; deli and dairy produce; bread and cakes; jams and chutneys; and a great selection of local ales, ciders, wines and Stroud Brewery beers.
Uley Community Stores in Dursley
This quaint community shop in Dursley is also a newsagent and post office.
As well as grabbing everyday groceries like milk, bread, fresh meat, honey and cheese from local suppliers, shoppers can also pick up greetings cards, stationery and gifts — not to mention Stroud Brewery beers and Woodchester Valley wines.
Nailsworth Wines and Spirits
This independently owned off licence in Nailsworth offers a fantastic selection of beers, wines and spirits to choose from.
As well as a choice of brews from local suppliers like Stroud Brewery, shoppers can get their hands on imported items from Belgian beers to exotic spirits, too.
