This cottage-like pub is a true jewel located in the beautiful outskirts of Bristol. With stunning…read moreviews of greenery all around, I could almost hear the soundtrack of the Sound of Music as I scanned my eyes over the fields. The interior was intimate, cozy yet elegant, and made me feel like I was having dinner at someone's vacation home vs a restaurant that's been awarded a Michelin star. I apologize in advance in case the chance to eat the same dishes I've had will be slim to none as I gather the menu changes daily. That said, allow me to rave about some of the new bests I've had starting with the STEAK TARTARE that was so delightfully refreshing. I loved the hint of sweet mustard while the crispy oyster on the side was such a pleasant pairing. The LAMB SHOULDER was a-maaaaazing - harissa spiced and grilled to a perfect char until tender and bloody good. Served with yogurt, flatbread, and smoked cod's roe - just fab! Beautifully pink, the PORK LOIN was another winner featuring melt-in-your-mouth-delicious-meat with the rhubarb sauce sealing the deal so gloriously. There is everyone's least favorite dish which is the PIGEON, not because of how it was prepared but more on meat preference. We also had the CHILLED LOVAGE SOUP with Cornish Crab, MUSSELS w/ SMOKED PANCETTA, and PRAWN TORTELLINI - all we so very much enjoyed. I could still remember the taste of every single one of them in my mouth including the CHOCOLATE MOUSSE for dessert. Offering a pre-fixe menu as well as an a la carte menu, Pony & Trap is sure to please any food lover without breaking the bank. With a stellar service to boot, it paved the way for such a memorable evening with plenty of stories, laughter, and tears of joy shared over a fantastic spread. Easily one of my highlights on this holiday. Review #800

Another fantastic experience had at the Pony & Trap…read more I've been to the Pony & Trap a number of times. Once in a large group with friends and a number of times in a smaller group with family. Whether it's a classic Sunday roast, a cheeky weekday lunch or evening dinner it never fails to impress, it hasn't got a Michelin Star for nothing! This visit was for an early Sunday lunch with my wife and grandad as a birthday present for Grandpappy. I'd booked a while back and specifically asked for a table with good light as grandpappy's eyesight isn't quite what it use to be. The guys at the Pony & Trap were more than accommodating and gave us the best table in the house, in front of the large window at the back of the restaurant overlooking Chew Vally, it's quite a view. I usually go for the beef for the P&T Sunday roast but based on the steak meal I'd eaten the night before I thought I'd branch out and try the pork for a change, I wasn't disappointed! The pork came complete with crackling, homemade apple sauce, parsnip purée, AMAZING roasters and a selection of veg that's without a doubt some of the best I've ever had accompanying the Sunday meat! My personal fav was the roast beetroot. The pork didn't come with a Yorkshire but I had a quiet word with our waitress and she arranged for me to have one anyway. Smashing service as always. Alice and Grandpappy went for the beef and as expected the medium rare slab of prime ashdale beef was first class (I managed to pinch a taster from Alice!). It's also worth mentioning the homemade horseradish that accompanied the beef. I sometimes find that you should stick to the stuff that comes out of a pot but this stuff was amazing. It tasted so fresh and a proper nose tingler! I can't speak highly enough of the Pony & Trap. Considering the high quality of ingredients (a summary of which is included on the back of the menu, so you can see where they were sourced from), the first class service and it's shiny Michelin Star it's actually not quite as heavy on the wallet as you might expect. Highly recommended for a special occasion if you fancy venturing out of town. I can also recommend a walk round Chew Valley Lake or Folly Farm Nature Reserve after your meal to burn off your roast on a Sunday. Both are a couple of minutes drive from the pub.

A country pub not far from Bristol city. You could go there for the garden alone - green and…read morerolling and perfect for whiling away a summer afternoon. Fun for children to run about in too (without being too noisy). The food is so local and so fresh it's practically alive on the plate. I ate the Chew Valley Lake Trout (with lemon potatoes and watercress salad) as one of their daily specials - the lake itself is not too far away at all - no food airmiles with that one. And it was delicious, not at all muddy tasting. A bit of a drive out of the city centre, but if you and a few mates/family fancy a Sunday afternoon away from the bustle of city existence.

This countryside pub is south of Bristol is very much a traditional affair, with a restaurant and…read morebed and breakfast attached. It's out of the way so you'll need a car to get there. If you're going to make the trip then its best to make a day of it - it's very convenient for a hike around Chew Valley Lake. Plus, they've got some hearty dishes perfect after a good day of walking. There's a big pretty garden where you get a splendid view of the surrounding countryside. Add to this a decent range of beers and some cosy corners perfect for a cold winters day and you can see why plenty of people are happy to make the trip down from Bristol. Afraid I can't say too much about the bed and breakfast side of things, except that they're 40 quid a night and you're sure to get a good night's sleep somewhere so quiet.

This is another fantastic out of town pub that retains the traditional values of an English boozer…read moresadly lacking in the centre these days. It offers a warm welcome, as well as a good range of ales, beers and an exceptional atmosphere. It was actually voted as " Bristol's Favourite Boozer" in the Evening Post Pub a couple fo years ago and it's easy to see why. The building has been around since the 1800's and still retains all the charm and character of its era. The food and the menu upholds these authentic, old school values with a distinct 'traditional' pub style slant, but with a few innovations thrown in.

We went 11adult and 5 kids for Sunday lunch and I got to say it was lovely some of us had Sunday…read morelunch and some from party had fish chips. My only complain if I have one is on two out of the who meal they forgot the Yorkshire pudding!! Dessert was to die for I had dime cheesecake husband had toffee and pecan rowlard which was amazing as well. The price are reasonable and they do junior meal if u don't fancy a large meal and that plenty The out side play area is lovely when are British weather is good they can burn off steam while u sit and watch Well worth a viste

Super supper here on Thursday. Good service attentive, without being overly so. Lovely food we…read morehad a superb bouillabaise with mussels and venison faggots to start. Faggots a little light on spicy seasonings, but good none the less. A 10 oz steak perfectly done and a delicious pork fillet/shoulder combo as mains were heavenly. The pork shoulder meltingly delicous. Both of us too full to do dessert any justice we shared a local vanilla ice cream. Lovely.

The food used to be good but now is TERRIBLE! They also take AGES to deliver the food.read more

I was impressed by the large space offered. It's also very conveniently placed, being between the…read morecar park (50p for 2hrs) and the awesome Keynsham park. There's a patio area which overlooks the steps leading to the park which is great when watching out for your kids while they play. I ordered an almond flat white and two almond babychino's. The babychino's were enjoyed by my boys. I was impressed by my flat white as it was strong and delicious. The waitress was polite and offered to get me another flat white as mine has spilt a bit when carrying it over as it was quite full! I declined because it looked too good to waste and I don't mind it being too full either- more coffee for me! Overall 4/5 due to the amount of time I had to wait- around 8 mins which I felt was a bit too long for the order.

Fantastic meals for the whole of my family (6 of us). Kids…read morechoose your own meal is exceptional value. 15yo old son had the cod and chips, best cod and chips I have seen in a pub. My steak was cooked perfectly and really tasty. Wife's gluten free smoke stack chicken was really nice. 12yo Daughter had the vegan mushroom stroganoff which was really, really good! Next time we pass through we know we will be stopping here.

Order not fulfilled, chips cool, new plate provided but not hot, fish batter overcooked…read more This is the second time we have been disappointed with the food.

The Black Lion used to be a cider house, many moons ago, but now it's a very nice bar/restaurant…read more The food is reasonably priced and good quality. I have always found the staff to be friendly and helpful. It's a nice place to spend an evening, and the Sunday Lunch Carvery is very good value for money.

A trad fish bar in the back streets of Weston-Super-Mare. Delicious cod and chips in what feels…read morelike a recently refurbished room. Carpet could do with replacing but a minor grumble. For kids the menu includes fish bites, real chicken breast nuggets, or Sausages. All come with mushy peas or beans and chips and a fruit shoot or Capri sun. Toilets are clean and well maintained. 2 adults, plus two kids and a pot of tea for two came to £34.10

Very good fish and chips right by our house. The portion sizes are very good, and the battered…read moresausage is great.