Butlers Venue Bar in Gloucester

99 Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1 1PY

About This Pub

You know, when I think about Butlers Venue Bar, it's got this real buzz about it as Gloucester's iconic spot for a proper night out. On the bright side, their VIP packages are spot on if you're after that exclusive feel – imagine getting your own private bar, unlimited mixers, and even free cocktails; it's like they've rolled out the red carpet just for you. The themed evenings, whether it's a salsa session or a student bash, add a fun twist and could make for some memorable evenings with mates. Plus, being right in the heart of the city makes it a doddle to get to. But honestly, it's not all smooth sailing – I've heard some worrying stories about the bouncers getting a bit heavy-handed, which takes the shine off things and might leave you second-guessing a visit. Then there's the staff; a few reviews mention them being downright rude, which is a shame when you're trying to have a good time. And let's not forget, it sounds like fights aren't uncommon, making the vibe feel more tense than welcoming. All in all, if you're up for a high-energy night and don't mind overlooking a few flaws, it could be worth a punt, but it's probably best to go in with your eyes open and maybe check it's actually open first.

Pros and Cons

Pros

They've got some cracking VIP packages that make you feel like a proper star for the night, with things like private bars and complimentary bubbly.
The themed evenings, like Salsa Night or Student Nights, sound like a right laugh and add a bit of variety to the usual pub crawl.
It's smack in the middle of Gloucester's Eastgate Quarter, making it super easy to pop in after a wander around town.

Cons

There are tales of bouncers being a bit over the top, which can spoil the fun and leave you feeling uneasy.
Some staff come across as rude or unhelpful, turning what should be a good night into a frustrating one.
It seems fights and hassle crop up more often than not, making it hard to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
With limited opening days and a current closed status, it might not be the most reliable spot for a spontaneous outing.

Contact Information

99 Eastgate St, Gloucester GL1 1PY

+441452304314

Bar

Closed

Opening Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	20:00 - 02:30
Thursday	Closed
Friday	20:00 - 03:00
Saturday (Today)	20:00 - 03:30
Sunday	Closed

Location

Recent Reviews

Bouncers will trip up the stairs and blame the nearest person because they got a little bit embarrassed. Biggest bunch of egotistical power trippers going

Kieran Jones

Sick of fights. Asshole customers. Lackluster bouncers. Fix it wastemen

Mya Paul

Bouncers are absolutely disgusting. Attacked 3 women for no reason. Threw this poor young women to the ground and kneeled on her head on the concrete while she is screaming in pain (when she was only trying to make sure her friend is okay) All because her friend slapped a man for harrassing her. This isn't the first I've witnessed an attack from the bouncers at butlers and I am so utterly disgusted that they are allowed to carry on like that.

Chloee Mariee

Was served by Ethan, he was very rude and scoffed at us when we were ordering. Made the order wrong and then shrugged and scoffed when we said it wasn’t correct. Wasn’t busy either so no need to be rude and stressy

Alana Boucher

I am all for reducing knife crime and can see the need for security measures such as metal detectors in a busy city centre bar. However, Butlers #Bar103 do not, as they claim, operate airport style security. My daughter got thrown out of this venue last Friday night because she didn't want to go through their metal detector due to the risk of damage to the internal part of her #cochlear #implant #processors. Having let her in initially, the bouncer then tracked her down inside, shouted at her and threw her out as his 30 second reading of some website apparently gave him more knowledge of her #cochlear #implants than her 18 years of living with them. All she was doing was following the expert advice the advice given to her to date from the implant centre not to go through metal detector. She has flown all over Europe and the Americas with no issue and has never been treated so appallingly! She offered a pat down search but was refused. No reason was given for throwing her out. Certainly not that she had a knife! Do they treat people with #pacemakers in the same way? This was clearly nothing more than a power trip for the security guard and #disability #discrimination. Their security guards need some urgent #disability/#deaf #awareness #training. #BBCAccessAll

Alex Jennie Farrell