Fans of ales, lagers and great nights out can now pop into Stroud Brewery's new bar to quench their thirst after doors opened recently.

The canal-side bar is part of the award-winning organic brewery's purpose-built new headquarters, just 400 yards away from their old building in Thrupp.

"We're delighted to say that the bar has reopened," said Greg Pilley, managing director of Stroud Brewery.

"It's a work in progress - we want to know what people think so we can ensure it is just right for our customers."

The new building was partially funded by a crowd-funding campaign in partnership with Triodos Bank which raised £300,000 from supporters within a week of being launched last August.

Stroud Brewery had been brewing beer for 12 years at its previous home and the move is designed to accommodate the organic brewery’s growing needs.