Pub with restaurant in old skittle alley where landlady pulled her first ever pint on opening nightIt's in the running for Gloucestershire Live's pub of the yearThe MerryfellowA pub, where the former skittle alley now serves as a restaurant, is competing to be crowned Gloucestershire's Top Pub for 2025. ‌The Merryfellow in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, is operated by landlords Stacy and Ian Lander. View 3 Images The Merryfellow which opens on Sunday, December 1Stacy said: "Being named pub of the year would mean everything to us. View 3 Images The Merryfellow in, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, is run by landlords Stacy and Ian Lander. ‌Ian said: "One of the best memories of our time at the pub is our opening night.