Dick Whittington Tavern, Grade I listed pub in Westgate Street, Gloucester, England
The Dick Whittington Tavern is a historic pub on Westgate Street featuring a Georgian brick facade and timber-frame construction. The building retains original architectural details at its rear, while it operates today as a public house with a spacious beer garden beside St Nicholas Church.
The building was originally known as Saint Nicholas House and received a visit from Queen Elizabeth I in 1574 during her stay in Gloucester. It was converted from a retail shop to its present form as a public house through restoration work in the 1980s.
The tavern takes its name from Richard Whittington, whose family owned the building before he rose to become Lord Mayor of London in medieval times. The name remains a living reminder of this historical link to the city today.
The pub sits on Westgate Street next to St Nicholas Church and offers ample outdoor seating for relaxation. Its central location makes it easy to find and visit whether you are walking through the old town or visiting the neighboring church.
The building has a rare connection to Richard Whittington, who became London's most celebrated medieval mayor, though he originated from this town. This link is little known today, but the pub's name makes it clear and gives the place a hidden historical layer.
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