Having grown up in a neighbouring valley, Daniel bought The Woolpack freehold in 1999. Over the past 24 years, he has endeavoured to preserve the timeless spirit & warmth of the pub & its interior.
Adam joined as head chef in 2013. His weekly-changing menu is led by seasonal ingredients, with vegetables and flowers from the kitchen gardens at Lypiatt Park. Driven by his suppliers' produce, the menu is concise and ingredient-led.
Nige has worked at The Woolpack side by side with Adam for over 10 years. Butcher & pie maker supreme. Legendary for his Pig's Head & Potato Pie, on the menu most weeks.
Elliot joined in 2023 as a first-time waiter and quickly proved himself a natural in hospitality. Recently promoted to Assistant General Manager.
Hero has been working at The Woolpack since 2023, initially front of house while funding university. She recently became a full-time manager, marking 10 years of hospitality experience.
Lives next door.
Always brings her knitting.
Loyal customer.
Laurie Lee was an English poet and writer, celebrated for his internationally acclaimed childhood memoir, Cider with Rosie. Lee was a regular visitor to his local pub and referred to it with great affection. He is buried in the Slad Churchyard, and a walker's route around the village of Slad is dedicated to him by name.
The Woolpack is the proud custodian of the Laurie Lee beer bottle collection and a cabinet dedicated to his written works, as part of our tiny book shop.
