Situated on the top of a hill in the village of Long Ashton, which is surrounded by rolling hills…read moreand the beautiful countryside of outer Bristol (it takes less than 10 minutes to get here, but you can feel a million miles away from Bristol), the Miner's Rest is a good little find. It's a traditional pub to its core, with a good selection of local ales at excellent prices. It's got low, wooden beamed ceilings and open fires and just the kind of pub you can expect a resident dog to stroll around and gain affection from the ale supping clients. The last time I came here it was on decidedly wintery night, and the pub did just the trick for an evening tipple in its cosy, warm atmosphere. They've got a few seats outside as well, so when the weather is good you can admire the view of the local rolling hills and countryside, and watch the sunset over the distant hills...(that is, whilst the planes land at Bristol Airport on top of the hill on the other side of the valley). A really good local pub.

This has got all the things a good country pub should have - friendly locals, real ales, and heart…read morewarming meals, amongst many other delights to be found at the Miners Rest. They even manage to to get a view of some nice countryside whilst only being a half hour walk from Clifton. Perfect for those of that aspire to be the sort of people that go on long walks to country pubs but don't quite have the time/inclination. Cosy and localish, this is a typical country pub, well worth a visit to get away from the stresses and strains of Bristol.

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

Lovely overnight stay at this cosy inn. The roaring fire and generous, delicious food were spot on…read moreand quite reasonable priced. Friendly staff too. Thank you.

What a lovely local pub!…read more There's a solid beer selection and the food here ranges from simple crowd-pleasing scampi and chips to sizzling steaks and adventurous curries, all very well executed. And they have an excellent kids menu, which delighted our picky eater. Outside there's a simple grassy seating area and it's all managed by a friendly and super efficient staff who really want you to enjoy your visit. I wish we lived in the area, so this could be our local!

One of the best pubs in Bedminster Down, well run and great food! well worth a visit!read more

Charming atmosphere. Disappointing food and beer. There is a pub nearby, the Dundry Inn that has…read moremuch better food to offer and is situated ideally in a delightful village looking out over beautifully manicured fields over the city of Bristol. My cod was extremely oily and missing that wonderful flakiness that I associate with well prepared fried cod. The chips were also rather lackluster and the mashed peas just ordinary. My wife had a rather average curried chicken. The only reason I could imagine returning would be for the truly friendly atmosphere of a genuine local pub, which it certainly has.

An ideal watering hole en route to or from Bristol Airport. Tucked away in the hamlet of Barrow…read moreGurney, 1 mile off the A38, it is a small and traditional village pub, with a cosy bar area and, up a couple of steps, a long narrow section festooned with vintage photographs, artwork and mirrors. A hidden room behind the bar contains a dartboard. The garden catches the sun beautifully at lunch times. Sells Wadworths, Bass and Butcombe. Decent pub food if you have time, and it's worth making the time if you wish to eat but don't want to consume Airport rubbish. Nice welcome from the landlady, Kate.

Visiting family in Clifton, our son and daughter-in-law took us to Portcullis... and sooo glad they…read moredid! The owners (husband and wite) were as welcoming and cheerful as it gets. Atmosphere was the best ever. Just what you might expect visiting Clifton... warm wood, relics, and memorabilia abound! The owners, Paul and Dee were a great couple, sharing duties Paul(chef and tender) and Dee mainly at the bar, were enjoyable and Paul's burgers are GREAT!! Go there! You'll immediately become a fan! Oh... the "regulars" by the way, round out the atmosphere. Complete with one's sweet dog! " "e two thumbs up!! Go there!!

An exceptional pub with an excellent selection of cask ales, wide selection of Belgian beers and…read moredelicious food. Always warm and welcoming.

One of the other reviewers described it best as a "three star pub with an eleventy billion star…read morereview." We were visiting and staying in the Clifton area for just one day, and several friends recommended checking out the historic suspension bridge, then going to the "shit pub" next to it for some lunch with the view. While I was expecting a dive, the indoor dining area was more like a nicer restaurant. It was a colder November day, and we wanted to sit on the large patio to enjoy the views. The female server seemed to very stressed and unnerved. She seemed to get angry at us when we tried to order at the bar, but also didn't want to seat us ("NO! You need to tell me your table number and THEN I can place your order. I need the table number first! I won't know where to send it out!") when we didn't know the process. Throughout the ordering process, she just seemed annoyed by us. She rushed us, didn't even show us the full menu (I didn't see it until I was outside) and we were looking forward to going outside just to get away. I was happy to see Patron XO Café on the shelves and ordered that with coke and lime, and we took our drinks outside to wait. We took pictures with the scenic background, and waited, and waited. Finally, after 45 minutes (no one else was being brought food either), I went inside and asked the male server (I didn't want to deal with her anymore) about our order. He apologized profusely and told us he would check on it. We explained that we had limited time before going back to our hotel and if they hadn't started on the food yet, just to cancel the order. The order was brought out a few minutes later, and he offered us another round of complimentary drinks, which was nice. The food was actually very, very good! We ordered a cheese plate and a French onion soup, which was better than any of the French onion soups we'd ordered in France. Because of the location and view, I'm sure this place attracts plenty of patrons as it is, but it has potential to be so much more.

3.5 stars A modern…read morepub on the edge of Clifton Village with a great terrace that overlooks the Suspension Bridge. The open plan layout attracts families on the weekend lunchtime. The food is ok - pies with chips and mushy peas, soup of the day with bread. Nothing to shout home about really. Come on a sunny day and hang on the terrace may give this a 4-star rating, but we came on a rainy Boxing Day 2012.

This is a real British pub experience I recommend to anyone. Even more so if you are looking to try…read moresome fantastic local ale. It's only a tiny pub but it attracts a lot of locals, which adds to the sense of community (there's usually a dog sniffing around after a tennis ball that people are throwing from each end of the pub). They have loads of board games to choose from, and a massive selection of Empire magazines, which is perfect for nerds like me. They have a great selection of cider and red wine as well, but really this is a vintage pub of which there are not too many left. By that I mean it hasn't been bought and kitted out with a shiny, soulless new interior and a 'gastro' style kitchen that focus on the garnish on your burger more than the quality of the pint in your hand. It is a cosy pub and the perfect place to sit and chat with mates. Check out the quiz on Tuesdays as well!

Both my local and a local's pub, which it would seem mean two different things. Although I live…read moreround the corner, this is definitely a place filled with those who've been in the area for a lot longer than four months, gathering round an excellent selection of beers and wines in a cosy, fairy lit atmosphere. The eclectically decorated walls are plastered over with beer mats from all over the world. There's also beautiful old original Victorian fittings which add a real sense of character. I was particularly impressed by the selection of Belgian beers (the owner is a fan), with all the matching glasses to boot. This is clearly run by someone who appreciated their alcohol, and bar staff tend to have a lot to say on the matter too, Although there never seems to be anyone in there, The Victoria is the perfect place to sit down on a wet and windy night to sip on a couple of 10% Kasteels.

Nice food pub, delicious mussels, lovely staff, cool interior, would recommend the oystersread more

This is a pub with a brilliant selection of drinks. They have a huge range of Whiskies (try the…read moreTalisker or Glenlivet) and rums. They have a local guest ale every week, usually over from Bath. They also have some really great beer & lager, like Fruli (strawberry beer) from Belgium and other white beers like Hoegaarden and Erdinger. I know the company who owns this venue are very conscious that each of their pubs or bars has its own identity that reflects its location, and this certainly does that. They are also very music conscious and you can often here some of the newest up and coming bands being circulated on their playlist. The old manager (Rich) did an amazing job of giving the place an eccentric, unique and bold style ('it's like a normal pub but frilly' some people have said). There's really interesting local art and one-off pieces of furniture everywhere. The Clifton really is perfect in the winter. You can snuggle up on one of the many sofas that stretch out into the huge back section of the pub and hide away from the miserable weather outside. The staff are always cool and fun. If you see Andy tell him to eat some dinner, he's too skinny. Make sure you try the chilli puffs & wasabi peas: the ultimate in bar snacking.