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THE OLD SPOT STORY
The Gloucester Old Spot, formerly The Kellaway Arms, first opened its doors under its new name in September 2014, following an extensive refurbishment by owner Amy Devenish. Amy didn’t just change the name — she transformed the entire feel of the place, creating a warm, family-friendly pub known for relaxed vibes, top-notch food, and impeccable service.
Having worked in hospitality since the age of 15 and studied Hospitality Management at University, running her own pub was always Amy’s dream. She’s done it all — waitress, bartender, chef, general manager, operations manager — so it’s fair to say she knows her way around the industry.
The Old Spot has been a true labour of love. Amy is passionate about keeping things local, from the meat on the menu to the artwork on the walls. Her goal? Warm hospitality, great food, and a well-poured pint — all in a space where everyone feels welcome.
The next chapter from the Gloucester Old Spot
Back in 2021, Amy and Phil started making handmade ‘Lockdown Pies’, and what began as a idea quickly became something much bigger.
Now the pies are back as
Bristol Pie Society
Handmade in Bristol, our pies are made in small batches using great ingredients, then frozen for freshness so you can enjoy them whenever you fancy. Visit our PIES page for more information.
HISTORY
Before & After
The Gloucester Old Spot sits proudly on Kellaway Avenue, in an area once known as Golden Hill—so named for its fields of golden buttercups. The building began life as a humble off-licence before being expanded into a pub and renamed The Kellaway Arms when the road was extended into Westbury Park. With no family coat of arms to draw upon, Mr. Kellaway opted instead for the crest of the City of Bristol, which was painted onto the pub sign.
Over the years, The Kellaway Arms passed through many hands, including one owner who dropped “Arms” from the name in a short-lived and ill-fated rebrand. By the time Amy took over in 2014, the pub had changed ownership eight times in just six years, and there were whispers that it might be demolished and replaced with housing. Thankfully, that never came to pass. Under Amy’s ownership, the pub was reborn as The Gloucester Old Spot – a welcoming local that has gone from strength to strength ever since.
We did it!
Thank you so much to all of you who donated money so we could have a defibrillator installed on the front of the pub. Accessible to anyone who needs it, but hopefully will never get used!
