About the Pub
The Northend Vaults – affectionately known as The Vaults – is one of Gloucester’s oldest and most characterful pubs, dating back to around 1660 when it first opened as a hostelry. Parts of the building are even older, once serving as a merchant’s house, which means the pub is rich in history and full of charming period features. Yet, it’s far from a museum piece – the interior has been sympathetically modernised, creating a warm, welcoming, and versatile space. The open-plan main trading area combines a traditional floor finish with modern furniture and fittings, and cleverly designed corners create more intimate seating areas for small groups. The pub is popular with sports fans thanks to multiple screens showing live fixtures, and in the warmer months, guests can enjoy the enclosed garden patio – a raised, paved area with wooden benches and seating for up to 50 covers.

Located just a short stroll from the city centre and Kingsholm Stadium, The Vaults already enjoys strong year-round footfall – and this is only set to grow. Gloucester is currently undergoing huge investment, including the transformation of the bus station area, a brand-new university campus opening in the former Debenhams building, and new offices, retail, and leisure spaces. These developments are expected to significantly boost visitor numbers, creating the perfect opportunity for a new publican to take this well-established business to the next level. The trade kitchen, located to the rear, currently requires some equipment investment, but offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a strong food trade to complement the existing wet-led business. With a small on-site car park for five vehicles and multiple city car parks nearby, accessibility is excellent.