Support for Special Events

Both ladies enjoy the sociability of having a substantially local custom and the customers say so too. Many say they get out so much more now that the Old Badger is there for meeting their friend.

This shows up in the regular support of the Tuesday Tastings (Gin night maybe tops?), quiz nights, Burns suppers and lately, live music. This started tentatively but grew by popular demand. A perfect example of a community pub responding to reactions of their regular clientele.

Anything new in the wings?

“lots of ideas but too busy running what we have!” said Julie.

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One area they both enjoy is the garden, which has evolved more slowly than other features and has become a major factor in the success in attracting families.

Verdict on five years?

ECN reminded Ellie of what she said in 2011 “to establish The Old Badger as a community-centred, traditional pub, selling good beers and home-prepared food”. We say – 10 out of 10 for that!

If you have a favourite moment from the last five years, why not post it on the Badger’s Facebook page or on Love Eastington

or you can e-mail the ECN team - info@ecn.me.uk

Tom Low

CAMRA  Cider Pub of the Year 2016,

 Stroud & District

ECN reviews five years of the Old Badger

In August 2011 we brought you a sneak preview of the refurbishment of the “Vic” so we thought it was time to check up on progress. Having another accolade to celebrate was a bonus and entirely deserved for what has become an essential part of Eastington life. How did we exist without it?

Highlights for Julie and Ellie

Julie picked out the two awards, starting with West Country Pub of the Year in 2014 and followed by the CAMRA award this year as being particularly satisfying. Here they are with the certificate, beside the most local cider – ECO’s Inn Cider:

For Ellie, the success of the Beer and Cider Festival has been a great journey, better year on year. This year, the support from local folks in particular resulted in a sell-out of all 21 beers and most of the ciders. Well done to all our readers – drank the pub dry!